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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashiki Cabeltown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Rowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, Rashiki Cabeltown!
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, Chad Rowe!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowe swinging wildly here.
Rowe slaps away a takedown attempt from Cabeltown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rowe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rowe throws a series of punches but Cabeltown moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Cabeltown.
Cabeltown tries to clinch up
and Rowe moves into the clinch.
Rowe manages to pull guard.
Cabeltown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cabeltown is posturing up here but Rowe has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Cabeltown tries to roll out but it's too tight and Cabeltown has to tap! Slick submission there by Rowe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chad Rowe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Nunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nunn has chosen Lil Wayne - Drop The World ft. Eminem as his entrance music. Derrick Jones had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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, Derrick Jones!
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, Rocky Nunn!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones swings for the body but Nunn moves out of range.
Nunn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Nunn. Those never looked like landing.
Jones throws a hook but Nunn blocks it.
Nunn tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Nunn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Nunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Nunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nunn tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Nunn pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nunn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones stands and throws Nunn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nunn is not content to let Jones control the position.
You can see the frustration on Nunn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nunn manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Nunn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nunn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to advance to full mount but Nunn doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nunn is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nunn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four 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.
Jones works over Nunn with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Nunn blocks nicely.
Nunn keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Nunn's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Nunn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nunn's head.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Nunn is defending well.
Jones trying to advance position but Nunn counters by regaining guard.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Nunn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Nunn!
Nunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Nunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nunn keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones distracts Nunn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Derrick Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nunn keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nunn is keeping the position for now.
Nunn can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nunn is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nunn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Nunn is defending the position.
Nunn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nunn lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nunn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nunn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nunn stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nunn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nunn slips under a jab.
Nunn doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones scores with a jab. Nunn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nunn cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Nunn moved out of range.
Nunn wants to clinch.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nunn ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nunn tries to clinch up.
Rocky Nunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunn tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nunn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Nunn is just out of range.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nunn darts in trying to clinch
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nunn slips a straight right by Jones.
A punch lands to the side of Nunn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Nunn slips a jab from Jones.
Nice defenses there by Nunn.
Rocky Nunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nunn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a body punch but Nunn moves out of range.
Nunn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nunn catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nunn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nunn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones throws the left hand but Nunn avoids the punch easily.
Jones moves out of range as Nunn strikes.
Nunn tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nunn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nunn misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nunn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nunn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nunn closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Nunn pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nunn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Nunn's guard.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Nunn is retaining full guard.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Nunn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Nunn from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Derrick Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nunn is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Nunn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nunn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones keeping control of the position.
Rocky Nunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is not content to let Nunn control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Derrick Jones.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Jones!
Our winner, Derrick Jones, 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Radden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Bartley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Radden comes to the cage accompanied by Un Ange En Danger by Mc Solaar with Ron Carter. Bartley has chosen Numero UNO - Fresh Prince as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Travis Radden has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Travis Radden seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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289 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Travis Radden!
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, Mack Bartley!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Radden misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Radden throws the left hand but Bartley avoids the punch easily.
Bartley lands a head shot.
It looks like Travis Radden has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartley has managed to clinch.
Radden working hard to break the clinch.
Bartley misses with a punch to the body.
Radden blocks a body shot from Bartley.
A left hand lands to the body for Bartley.
Bartley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bartley closes the distance and clinches.
Bartley breaks from the clinch.
Bartley moves into range and clinches up with Radden.
Bartley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bartley has closed the distance and engaged Radden in a clinch.
Bartley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Radden backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radden wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bartley slowing the pace effectively.
Bartley works on Radden's body with a couple of short punches.
Radden is breathing heavily.
Bartley is leaning against Radden and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bartley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bartley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Radden as he jumps to the side.
Bartley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Radden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bartley somewhat.
Bartley has managed to clinch.
Bartley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bartley staying out of range there.
Radden takes a swing at Bartley's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartley jabs at Radden's body.
Bartley lands a leg kick that knocks Radden off balance momentarily.
Bartley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Radden at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bartley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bartley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Travis Radden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Bartley.
Radden misses with a hook. Bartley ducked under it nicely.
Travis Radden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bartley cracks Radden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bartley lands a big head kick that sends Radden tumbling to the mat! Bartley takes a step backwards and waves Radden back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bartley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Radden letting Bartley take a breather here.
Bartley manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bartley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Radden swivels and escapes.
Bartley forces Radden back against the cage and clinches.
Bartley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bartley clinches up against the cage.
Radden wants to get back to striking at distance but Bartley won't allow it.
Bartley breaks from the clinch.
Bartley stalks Radden and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Radden's face. Radden staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartley connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Radden covering up! Bartley comes in with a big uppercut and Radden goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mack Bartley!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mack Bartley thanked Dawg Pound Elite Supplements (closeout prices) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edward Louis Iii Severson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogi Barera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Louis Iii Severson!
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, Bogi Barera!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severson dodges the punch combination from Barera.
Barera misses with a looping right.
Severson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Severson tries a head kick but it misses.
Severson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barera.
Barera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Severson can pounce on him.
Barera has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Severson.
Barera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Severson's waist but Severson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barera off to one side.
Severson throws a sloppy head kick and Barera moves out of range easily.
Barera keeps the fight on the outside.
Severson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Severson throws a head kick but Barera moves out of range.
Severson tries to clinch but Barera moves out of range.
Severson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Severson tries to close the distance and clinch but Barera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Severson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Barera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Severson throws a sloppy head kick
and Barera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Severson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barera misses with a looping right.
Severson misses with a few strikes there.
Barera throws a head kick that misses
and Severson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Severson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barera takes a step back to recover.
Severson throws a sloppy head kick and Barera moves out of range easily.
Severson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barera avoids the head kick by Severson.
Severson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Severson.
Severson lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severson moves in looking to clinch but Barera pushes him off.
Severson throws a head kick that half lands.
Barera scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Severson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Barera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barera looks gassed!
Severson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Severson scores with a head kick.
Severson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Severson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barera scores with a hook to the body. Severson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Severson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barera if he has to take too many more of those.
Severson lands a head kick. Barera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barera has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Severson.
Severson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Severson doesn't manage to clinch there - Barera circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severson throws a sloppy head kick
and Barera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Severson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barera would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Severson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Severson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Severson is trying to keep Barera in close.
Severson has his foot on Barera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barera works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Severson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Barera shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Severson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barera landing with the ground and pound.
Severson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Barera avoids the head kick by Severson.
Severson thuds a left hand into Barera's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barera misses with a straight left.
Barera throws a nice looking combination but Severson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barera loads up on a big right hand but Severson slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Louis Iii Severson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Severson darts in and clinches Barera up against the cage.
Barera keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Severson's efforts to push away.
Barera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barera manages to break the clinch.
Severson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Severson moves into the clinch.
Severson working hard to break the clinch.
Severson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barera wants to take the fight to the mat but Severson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barera has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Severson uses from the top position.
Severson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barera's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Severson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Barera misses with a hook.
Severson throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Severson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barera keeps the fight on the outside.
Severson throws a series of punches but Barera moves out of range.
Severson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Severson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Edward Louis Iii Severson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Severson fakes the leg kick and cracks Barera in the body.
Edward Louis Iii Severson is winning the standup battle so far.
Severson tries to clinch but Barera moves out of range.
Barera fails with a takedown attempt.
Edward Louis Iii Severson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogi Barera.
Barera is breathing heavily.
Barera keeps the fight on the outside.
Barera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Severson wants to clinch.
Edward Louis Iii Severson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barera avoids the head kick by Severson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Severson misses with a kick to the body.
Severson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Severson circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Severson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Severson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Barera takes a step back to recover.
Severson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barera.
Barera looks to score with a jab to the body but Severson is just out of range.
Severson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Severson tries to clinch
and Barera counters with a left and a right that stings Severson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severson throws a head kick but Barera moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Barera.
Severson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barera's head.
Barera is rocked!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barera crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Severson - the referee stops the clock and Barera gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Severson. Barera manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Severson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barera's hands.
Barera is still on wobbly legs! Can Severson finish him?
Severson lands a high kick!
Severson tries to clinch up but Barera circles away and keeps his distance.
Barera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Severson counters with a leg kick.
Severson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Severson scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle, before Severson throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Barera's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Severson lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Edward Louis Iii Severson!
After winning the bout, Edward Louis Iii Severson 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Warren Hotop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bison Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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270 lbs
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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, Warren Hotop!
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, Bison Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley avoids the body shot from Hotop.
Hotop grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Bradley takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Hotop cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Warren Hotop!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Warren Hotop waved his t-shirt featuring [WOT] Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Fontes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Tub O Lard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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, Anderson Fontes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Tub O Lard!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fontes throws a front kick that sends Tub O Lard stumbling back into the cage.
Fontes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tub O Lard. That did some damage!
Tub O Lard looks gassed!
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!
A good leg kick by Fontes.
Fontes scoring well with a low kick there.
Fontes scores with a push kick.
Fontes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fontes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fontes lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Tub O Lard crumples to the floor! Fontes milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anderson Fontes!
Anderson Fontes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Ulrich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gronk Kowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kowski's choice of entrance music: Skillet - Monster. Gronk Kowski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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, Lars Ulrich!
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, Gronk Kowski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Lars Ulrich has been cut.
Kowski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kowski duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowski cracks Ulrich with an uppercut from hell and Ulrich crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Kowski's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ulrich's guard.
Ulrich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kowski defends well.
Ulrich is trying to control the position but Kowski postures up.
Ulrich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lars Ulrich's cut is getting worse.
Kowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kowski looking to pass the guard.
Ulrich throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ulrich works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Ulrich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kowski.
Kowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kowski distracts Ulrich with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ulrich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kowski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ulrich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ulrich looking to control.
Kowski lands a couple of elbows.
Jeez, Lars Ulrich's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kowski throwing strikes but missing.
Kowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowski wants to control from the top but Ulrich keeps moving.
Kowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lars Ulrich's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gronk Kowski!
Our winner, Gronk Kowski, 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zayed Abdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by Lordi - Supermonstars (The Anthem Of The Phantoms) . Abdullah has chosen Kalluri Vaanil as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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295 lbs
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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, George Thomas!
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, Zayed Abdullah!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abdullah.
Thomas cracks the inside of Abdullah's front leg.
Abdullah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abdullah somewhat.
Abdullah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abdullah somewhat.
George Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zayed Abdullah.
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Abdullah's calf.
Abdullah has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Abdullah looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas lands a big head kick that sends Abdullah tumbling to the mat! Thomas takes a step backwards and waves Abdullah back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Abdullah.
Look low, kick high! Thomas uses the oldest trick in the book to send Abdullah tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Thomas is absolutely delighted - when Abdullah wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). George Thomas!
George Thomas took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KillShot Klothing(90% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ravil Lebedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Revis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebedev comes to the cage accompanied by Come the Revolution. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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273 lbs
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Counter striker
KO power |
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Brawler
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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, Ravil Lebedev!
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, Jeremy Revis!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Revis misses with a double jab.
Revis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lebedev as he avoids it easily.
Lebedev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lebedev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lebedev working the head and body with strikes.
Lebedev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lebedev lands a nice short elbow.
Lebedev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Revis is rocked!
Lebedev scores with a big shot! Revis's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Revis! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ravil Lebedev!
Ravil Lebedev 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Hoo Le Sheet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riggs kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eminem - not afraid. Hoo Le Sheet has chosen Jay-Z & Kanye West - Niggas In Paris Lyrics as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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, Joey Riggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Hoo Le Sheet!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoo Le Sheet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoo Le Sheet. Riggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riggs avoids the body shot from Hoo Le Sheet.
Riggs throws a lazy right hand but Hoo Le Sheet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoo Le Sheet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riggs.
Hoo Le Sheet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riggs moves away.
Riggs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Bruce Hoo Le Sheet 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!
Riggs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hoo Le Sheet is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Riggs rather than just go for the knockout.
Riggs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoo Le Sheet counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hoo Le Sheet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hoo Le Sheet passes Riggs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Riggs actively working from the bottom here.
Hoo Le Sheet working Riggs over with strikes.
Riggs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoo Le Sheet lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoo Le Sheet works his way into full mount!
Riggs is looking to get to half guard.
Hoo Le Sheet raining down shots from the mount!
Riggs is rocked!
It looks like Joey Riggs has been cut.
Riggs sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Oh Riggs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoo Le Sheet passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Riggs!
Hoo Le Sheet is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Riggs goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Hoo Le Sheet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bruce Hoo Le Sheet!
Bruce Hoo Le Sheet very nearly forgot to thank Rebel Pride Clothing. Everything in STOCK $5 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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