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AFP-6 The Approaching Storm PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hirohide Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Bronson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hirohide Yamada's chin.
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275 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hirohide Yamada!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yamada misses with a knee strike.
Yamada tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bronson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Yamada throws a head punch that misses.
Yamada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bronson gets through Yamada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bronson gets through Yamada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamada looking to throw knees to the head but Bronson is blocking nicely.
Yamada trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bronson.
Bronson drops Yamada onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Yamada is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Yamada is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yamada is still on wobbly legs! Can Bronson finish him?
Yamada looks winded!
Bronson dips a shoulder and cracks Yamada with a mighty uppercut! Yamada falls back against the cage and Bronson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Yamada is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Bronson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Bronson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Mendeljohn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Novak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendeljohn comes to the cage accompanied by Them Bones by Alice In Chains. Drago Novak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dexter Mendeljohn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drago Novak!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendeljohn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendeljohn looks to land a left hand but Novak moved out of range nicely.
Mendeljohn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mendeljohn throws a lazy uppercut
and Novak moves into the clinch.
Novak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mendeljohn's efforts to push away.
Novak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mendeljohn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Novak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Novak decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendeljohn trying to control the position from guard on top but Novak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendeljohn wants to pass the guard but Novak is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dexter Mendeljohn wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mendeljohn throws the left hand but Novak avoids the punch easily.
Dexter Mendeljohn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendeljohn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Novak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mendeljohn doesn't seem phased though.
Mendeljohn throws a hook to the side of Novak's head but Novak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dexter Mendeljohn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novak takes the fight into the clinch.
Mendeljohn is trying to stall.
Mendeljohn avoids a wild elbow strike from Novak.
Mendeljohn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Novak jumps guard.
Mendeljohn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mendeljohn is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Novak has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mendeljohn is looking to defend but Novak has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mendeljohn! Novak pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mendeljohn taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Drago Novak!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veron Totto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Totto comes to the cage accompanied by Rob Zombie - Feel So Numb. Black Fedor is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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211 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Veron Totto!
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, Black Fedor!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Totto lands a jab-cross combination.
Totto tries to clinch up.
Fedor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fedor lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fedor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Totto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Totto is looking to sinch up a triangle. Fedor throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Totto's body to avoid the submission. Totto has instead reached around Fedor's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Totto arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Veron Totto!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Veron Totto made sure he mentioned CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaughn Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barney Stinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vaughn Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Donovan misses its intended target.
Donovan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stinson rushes Donovan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Donovan is trying to push Stinson away but Stinson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Donovan is trying to break free.
Stinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donovan moves out of range of the strikes.
Donovan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Stinson tries to clinch up but Donovan circles away and keeps his distance.
Donovan ducks under a wild hook from Stinson.
Stinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Donovan counters with a nice uppercut.
Donovan ducks under a wild hook from Stinson.
Donovan throws a hook but Stinson avoids it easily.
Stinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donovan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donovan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stinson back to the cage. Donovan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donovan slips a jab and a cross from Stinson.
Stinson closes the distance and clinches.
Donovan wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan is looking to break free of the clinch but Stinson has double underhooks.
Donovan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donovan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donovan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stinson.
No joy there for Stinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barney Stinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Stinson does no damage.
Donovan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Stinson scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Vaughn Donovan has been cut.
Stinson throws out a loose jab but Donovan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stinson misses with a hook to the body
and Donovan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donovan swats away the attempt to clinch by Stinson.
Donovan misses with an uppercut.
Stinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Donovan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stinson! Donovan lets Stinson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Stinson is rocked!
Stinson is breathing heavily.
Stinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Stinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stinson gets a clinch.
Donovan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan manages to break the clinch.
Stinson seems to have got his legs back now.
Stinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Donovan.
Stinson is looking to clinch but Donovan is avoiding it.
Stinson lands with a nice combination. Donovan backs away looking to recover.
Donovan throws a combination. Stinson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A jab from Donovan misses.
Stinson slips under a jab.
Donovan scores with a jab.
and Donovan counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Stinson! He's just covering up as Donovan starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vaughn Donovan!
Post fight, Vaughn Donovan stared into the camera and said 'On my way to the title, Be Ready'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Eastman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Stathan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eastman's entrance music is War Pigs - Black sabbath. A fine choice. Jackson Stathan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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223 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Eastman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Stathan!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eastman doesn't manage to clinch there - Stathan circles away.
Eastman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eastman fails with a takedown attempt.
Stathan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stathan wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Eastman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stathan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eastman misses with a looping right.
Stathan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stathan wants it to stay on the feet.
Stathan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eastman's calf.
Eastman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stathan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eastman jabs Stathan right on the nose. Stathan blinks but takes it well.
Eastman wants to clinch up but Stathan keeps it at a distance.
Eastman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Eastman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Stathan defend it? Eastman steps over the head and cranks it - Stathan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Eastman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Eastman!
After winning the bout, Dan Eastman 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 Vitor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Naoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Smoke Serpent Ft. Rakaa Iriscience - Jiu Jitsu. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitor Gracie!
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, Takeshi Naoki!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Naoki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Naoki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Naoki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Naoki is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Naoki preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Naoki gets back to full guard.
Naoki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Naoki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Naoki 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Naoki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie has his foot on Naoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Naoki works his way back into a safe position though.
Naoki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Naoki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie wants to improve his position but instead Naoki has moved into half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Naoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naoki pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Naoki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is pressing down on Naoki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Naoki defends easily.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Naoki stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Naoki's guard.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Naoki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Naoki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Naoki!
Naoki cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Naoki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Naoki is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie is pressing down on Naoki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Naoki uses it to pass to side control.
Naoki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Naoki keeps him under control.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naoki pulls his head out easily.
Naoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Ground and pound from Naoki.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Naoki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Naoki is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four 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!
Ground and pound from Naoki.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Naoki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Naoki should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naoki pulls his head out easily.
Naoki lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Gracie quite badly. Gracie pulls Naoki in close trying to recover. Naoki postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Gracie on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Gracie doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeshi Naoki!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Fitzawater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzawater has chosen Red- Shadows as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mike Fitzawater looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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260 lbs
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248 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Henderson!
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, Mike Fitzawater!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Henderson. No joy for Fitzawater on that attempt.
Fitzawater circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fitzawater counters by clinching up.
Henderson pushes Fitzawater back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henderson.
Henderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Henderson.
Fitzawater looks winded!
Henderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzawater backwards.
It looks like Mike Fitzawater has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fitzawater's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Henderson scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Henderson.
Henderson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Henderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzawaters head.
Henderson dips a shoulder and cracks Fitzawater with a mighty uppercut! Fitzawater falls back against the cage and Henderson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Fitzawater is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Henderson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Henderson!
Post fight, Roy Henderson stared into the camera and said 'Thanks again Mike for great fight. You're a good fighter and I have a huge amount of respect for you.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Ball (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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18
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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25
272 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Baggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Ball!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baggins tries to clinch there but Ball circles away.
Ball fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ball changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baggins tries to avoid it but Ball manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baggins to the ground. Baggins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ball takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ball throws a lazy uppercut
letting Baggins counter with a right hand.
It looks like Henry Ball has been cut.
Baggins with a hook.
Ball misses with a hook
and Ball takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Baggins.
Baggins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Baggins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baggins takes a swing at Ball's ribcage but misses.
Ball misses the jab.
Baggins misses with a wild body shot.
Baggins moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ball.
Ball on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baggins walks into a left hand.
Henry Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baggins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ball looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Baggins!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baggins regains half guard.
Baggins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ball throws a strike but Baggins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Baggins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baggins is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baggins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Baggins wants to pass the guard but Ball is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball working a defensive guard here.
Baggins tries to free his leg and advance position but Ball is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Baggins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baggins wants it to stay on the feet.
Fred Baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Ball.
Good standup being displayed there by Baggins as he connects with a hook.
Ball connects with a right hand. Baggins shakes it off.
Baggins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Baggins connects with a body shot that sends Ball's belly button to the back.
Ball looks to land a left hand but Baggins moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball takes a swing at Baggins's ribcage but misses.
Ball throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baggins on the side of the head.
Baggins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baggins sends Ball crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Baggins is motioning to the referee to let Ball up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ball is rocked!
Baggins weaves into range and cracks Ball right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Ball goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Baggins is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fred Baggins!
A victorious Fred Baggins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Lonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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20
211 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aldo Lonni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Lonni which made him look bad.
Lonni lands a really nice looking cross but Taylor seems unphased.
Nice takedown defense from Lonni. No joy for Taylor on that attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Lonni as he connects with a hook.
Lonni dips to his left and cracks Taylor with an uppercut!
Lonni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lonni sizes up Taylor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taylor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lonni as he jumps to the side.
Aldo Lonni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Taylor.
Taylor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lonni sprawls well. Lonni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Lonni does it's job there.
Aldo Lonni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lonni punishes Taylor's body with a nice straight punch.
Lonni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lonni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lonni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lonni but Lonni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lonni defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taylor.
Taylor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taylor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taylor looks winded!
Lonni jabs at Taylor's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lonni is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lonni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lonni scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taylor doesn't seem bothered though.
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Lonni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lonni lands a nice hook to Taylor's body. Taylor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lonni lands a body shot.
Lonni lands a head shot.
Lonni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lonni throws a shot to the body.
Lonni lands a jab to the nose.
Lonni scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taylor is rocked!
Lonni lands an uppercut, right on the button! Taylor tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aldo Lonni!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Boreling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnett has chosen The Unforgiven as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rob Barnett enters the cage!
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26
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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21
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Boreling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Barnett. No joy for Boreling on that attempt.
Boreling looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boreling's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnett working a defensive guard here.
Boreling lands a couple of digs.
Barnett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boreling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnett is looking for a triangle here but Boreling uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boreling working the head and body with strikes.
Boreling scoring with punches and elbows.
Boreling scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boreling lands a few punches from side control.
Barnett is rocked!
Boreling in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Barnett looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Boreling turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Boreling!
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