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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between RJ Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niwat Sirichok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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230 lbs
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BJJ White 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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, RJ Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niwat Sirichok!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirichok clinches up against the cage.
Sirichok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bryant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bryant blocking some punches.
Sirichok throws an elbow that misses.
Sirichok dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sirichok gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bryant.
Sirichok taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sirichok receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The crowd are getting on Sirichok's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Bryant successfully pulls guard.
Bryant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sirichok's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant stands up from Sirichok's guard - Bryant perhaps looking for a knockout.
Niwat Sirichok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Sirichok. No joy for Bryant on that attempt.
Sirichok closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bryant moves into the clinch.
Bryant jumps guard but Sirichok turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant tries for a takedown but Sirichok manages to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bryant tries to break free but Sirichok pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirichok lands an elbow inside.
It looks like RJ Bryant has been cut.
Sirichok is stalling here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sirichok.
Bryant fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bryant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sirichok is stalling here.
Sirichok lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
Bryant takes an elbow to the temple.
Bryant fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sirichok lands an elbow that stopped Bryant in his tracks for a moment.
RJ Bryant's cut is getting worse.
Bryant takes an elbow to the temple.
Bryant trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirichok stalling in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sirichok.
RJ Bryant's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sirichok slowing the pace effectively.
Bryant leaning against his opponent.
Sirichok lands an elbow inside that Bryant shrugs off.
Jeez, RJ Bryant's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bryant takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at RJ Bryant's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Niwat Sirichok!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Cristobal Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Take Down (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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Decent wrestler
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Cristobal Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Take Down!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz looks for a takedown but Down sprawls well.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nick Cristobal Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Down won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Cristobal Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Down has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Down 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.
Diaz has Down pressed against the cage, preventing Down from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Down.
Diaz is looking for a takedown.
Down prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Down fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Down misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Down tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Down tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Down manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Down has managed to clinch.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Down forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Down pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Down circles away.
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Down shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Down trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Down wants to stand and escape but instead Diaz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Diaz lands a couple of elbows.
Down wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him.
Down keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Down pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Down keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz connects with a couple of short punches.
Down being controlled here, momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Down is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Down is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Down misses with a wild combination.
Diaz rushes Down and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz prevents the takedown attempt.
Down looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Down pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Down is trying to get an arm triangle but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz manages to get back to half guard.
Diaz trying to control here.
Down 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.
Diaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Down's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Down's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Down trying to control the hands but Diaz won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Take Down will probably get the nod.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diaz tries to clinch but Down is having none of it.
Down changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Down tries to stand but Diaz is controlling his head.
Down scores with a couple of short elbows.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Down is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Down avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Down working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Down tries to pass.
Take Down has got the better of the ground game so far.
Down throws a strike but Diaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Down keeps moving.
Diaz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Down is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diaz drops back looking for a leg! Down is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Down manages to kick Diaz off! Diaz jumps back into Down's guard.
Down is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz postures up.
Down wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Down is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Down is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diaz enables Down to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diaz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Down defends well.
Diaz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Down!
Down tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz goes for an armbar but Down turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Down.
Down controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Down trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Down scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Down tries to pass.
Down drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Down jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Down postures up.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Down really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Down can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Take Down showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Down shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Down thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Down trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz is not content to let Down control the position.
Diaz trying to control here.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Down has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Down is trying to control. Diaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Down tries to stand but can't do so whilst Diaz controls his leg.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Down is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Down winds up and cracks Diaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Down tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Down trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Down must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Down trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Down is looking to stand up but Diaz won't let him.
Diaz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Down postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Down.
Down is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Down landing some decent shots from guard.
Down is looking to stand up but Diaz won't let him.
Down trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Down is working Diaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Down postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Diaz is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Diaz's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Take Down!
Take Down made sure to mention his sponsor, Alpha-Male Supplements +Laundry Service in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gargantuan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncle Benjen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gargantuan King could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Uncle Benjen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gargantuan King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uncle Benjen!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benjen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
Benjen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
King leaves Benjen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gargantuan King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uncle Benjen.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benjen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benjen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King wants to clinch but Benjen slips to the side
and Benjen moves into the clinch.
Benjen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. King can't fight it off and eventually Benjen manages to take the fight to the floor. King looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
King keeping moving, preventing Benjen from controlling successfully.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.
Benjen throws a big elbow that misses.
King working a defensive guard here.
Benjen looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King keeping full guard, as Benjen tries to pass.
Benjen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Benjen has passed into half guard!
Benjen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Benjen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benjen looking for a guillotine from mount but King is having none of it.
Benjen landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjen with shots to the head and body - King looks very uncomfortable down there.
King sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Benjen is nestled in close to King, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King gets back to full guard.
Benjen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benjen works over King with some ground and pound from guard.
Benjen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Benjen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Benjen wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
King can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is not content to let Benjen control the position.
King wants to control but Benjen postures up.
King is not content to let Benjen control the position.
King stops Benjen from passing to mount.
Benjen wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Benjen tries to move into full mount but can't pass King's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Benjen scores with punches from side control.
Benjen working away.
King is looking for a sweep.
Benjen scoring with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
King tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
King manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benjen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
King could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
King tries to stand but Benjen is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uncle Benjen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
King tried to score with a low kick but Benjen checks it.
Benjen scores with a takedown into King's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King controls Benjen momentarily but Benjen frees himself.
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benjen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Benjen connects with a couple of short punches.
Benjen is pushing down on King's leg trying to pass to half guard. King is fighting to maintain full guard but Benjen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Benjen working over King with some ground and pound. King looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benjen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
King looking for submissions off his back.
King has hold of Benjen's hands but Benjen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Uncle Benjen has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King wants to control but Benjen is keeping busy.
King tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Benjen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Benjen wants to pass to mount but King is defending the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Benjen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
King tries to get to full guard but Benjen has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjen is looking to advance position but King won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Benjen lands a nice short elbow.
Benjen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benjen is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.
King is looking to improve his position.
King taking some punishment here, with Benjen in his half guard.
King actively working from the bottom here.
Benjen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Benjen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Benjen eventually gives up the hold.
Benjen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King trying to control from the bottom.
Benjen trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
King makes his way to full guard. A much better position for King.
King looking for a guillotine here but Benjen defends easily.
Benjen wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Benjen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Benjen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
King is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
King has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Benjen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for King.
Benjen cracks King with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Benjen scores with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
King wants to improve his position but Benjen is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Benjen pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uncle Benjen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Benjen.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Benjen, looking for a takedown. King pushes Benjen against the cage but Benjen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benjen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Benjen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benjen looking to pass the guard.
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benjen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Benjen works over King with some ground and pound from guard.
Benjen trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benjen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King keeping moving, preventing Benjen from controlling successfully.
Benjen passes King's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Benjen seems content to control.
Benjen passes to side control.
King tries to bench press Benjen off him but Benjen keeps the position.
Benjen tries to advance to mount but King denies him.
King is looking for a sweep.
Benjen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Benjen lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benjen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by King, who protects the arm well.
King taking punishment in the form of punches.
King throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
King is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Benjen off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Benjen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
King is landing with strikes. Benjen can't take much more of this.
Benjen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Benjen looking for submissions off his back.
Benjen is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benjen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Benjen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Benjen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
King 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.
King is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benjen wants to control but King is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benjen manages to get to full guard.
Benjen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Benjen wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
King trying to control but Benjen is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benjen wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uncle Benjen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Benjen 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 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uncle Benjen!
Our winner, Uncle Benjen, 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 Bbq Carne Asada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Woo Jin (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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25
300 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bbq Carne Asada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Woo Jin!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carne Asada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carne Asada chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Woo Jin is looking to score with low kicks.
Woo Jin dodges the punch combination from Carne Asada.
Carne Asada throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Woo Jin misses with a few strikes there.
Woo Jin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Woo Jin misses with a takedown attempt - Carne Asada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Woo Jin fails with a takedown attempt.
Carne Asada avoids the head kick by Woo Jin.
Carne Asada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carne Asada throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Woo Jin.
A swing and a miss from Woo Jin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woo Jin moves out of range as Carne Asada throws a body kick.
Woo Jin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Woo Jin has eaten all the pies!
Woo Jin blocks a head kick by Carne Asada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carne Asada throws a head kick that misses
and Woo Jin counters with a nice body kick.
Woo Jin throws a front kick aimed at Carne Asada's knee but Carne Asada avoids it well.
Carne Asada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Woo Jin swinging wildly here.
Woo Jin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Carne Asada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bbq Carne Asada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Woo Jin.
Carne Asada swinging wildly here.
Carne Asada throws a sloppy head kick and Woo Jin moves out of range easily.
Carne Asada throws a head kick that misses.
Bbq Carne Asada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woo Jin shoots in for a double leg but Carne Asada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carne Asada misses with a head kick.
Woo Jin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Woo Jin tries to bum rush Carne Asada with a series of wild strikes but Carne Asada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carne Asada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carne Asada cracks Woo Jin with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woo Jin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carne Asada avoids it really well and circles away.
Carne Asada plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Woo Jin just misses with a punch to the body.
Woo Jin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Woo Jin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Woo Jin checks a low kick from Carne Asada.
Carne Asada walks into a straight right hand from Woo Jin.
Carne Asada misses with a head kick.
Carne Asada displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Carne Asada lands a head kick. Woo Jin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Woo Jin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carne Asada swivels and escapes.
Woo Jin tried to score with a low kick but Carne Asada checks it.
No joy there for Woo Jin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Woo Jin looks winded!
Woo Jin tried to score with a low kick but Carne Asada checks it.
Carne Asada lands a nice leg kick that just misses Woo Jin's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carne Asada lands a big head kick that sends Woo Jin tumbling to the mat! Carne Asada takes a step backwards and waves Woo Jin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Woo Jin is rocked!
It looks like Lee Woo Jin 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!
Carne Asada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woo Jin is still on wobbly legs! Can Carne Asada finish him?
Woo Jin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Carne Asada lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Woo Jin out cold! Woo Jin is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bbq Carne Asada!
Bbq Carne Asada 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Dennehy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dennehy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Homeland. Liam Dennehy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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216 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Dennehy!
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, Ivan Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Dennehy avoids the punch easily.
Dennehy moves forwards but Emelianenko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Emelianenko lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dennehy sends Emelianenko crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dennehy is motioning to the referee to let Emelianenko up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Emelianenko is rocked!
It looks like Ivan Emelianenko has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dennehy throws a pinpoint strike between Emelianenko's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Emelianenko crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Dennehy scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Dennehy!
During a confident post fight interview, Liam Dennehy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hatsu Hioki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hioki comes to the cage accompanied by Heart of Asia. Machida is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Calm Like a Bomb. 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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29
153 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hatsu Hioki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Machida!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hioki dives in and scores a takedown into Machida's guard.
Hioki looking to pass the guard.
Hioki is pushing down on Machida's leg trying to pass to half guard. Machida is fighting to maintain full guard but Hioki has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hioki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hioki seems to be working for a kimura but Machida defends the submission attempt.
Hioki wants to free his trapped foot but Machida is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hioki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machida defends it well.
Machida tries to get to full guard but Hioki has control of the leg.
Hioki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hioki is looking for a kimura but Machida is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hioki to get the leverage.
Hioki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machida sees it coming and defends easily.
Hioki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Machida looking for submissions off his back.
Hioki is trying for a kimura here. Machida looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hioki wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hatsu Hioki!
An out of breath Hatsu Hioki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Vovchanchyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vovchanchyn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is the game. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Darius Parker enters the cage!
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37
208 lbs
26 - 13 - 0 |
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165 lbs
30 - 15 - 0 |
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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
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wanderlei Vovchanchyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darius Parker!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Parker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker lands with a kick to the temple. Vovchanchyn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
No joy there for Vovchanchyn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vovchanchyn misses with an uppercut. Parker saw that one coming.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darius Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vovchanchyn.
Parker looks to land a combination but Vovchanchyn avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker misses with a combination
and Vovchanchyn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Parker is trying to push Vovchanchyn away but Vovchanchyn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Parker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker swinging wildly here.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn slips a jab from Parker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Vovchanchyn.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vovchanchyn misses with a few strikes there.
Vovchanchyn throws a nice looking combination but Parker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vovchanchyn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Vovchanchyn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Vovchanchyn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vovchanchyn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Vovchanchyn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
Vovchanchyn swinging wildly here.
Vovchanchyn connects with a right hand. Parker shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Parker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vovchanchyn misses with a double jab
and Parker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker scores with a one two! Vovchanchyn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Parker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vovchanchyn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Parker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vovchanchyn slips a jab and a cross from Parker.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with a series of punches.
Vovchanchyn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Parker throws a series of punches but Vovchanchyn avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Parker.
Vovchanchyn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parker circles away quickly and effectively.
Parker throws a lazy head kick
and Vovchanchyn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vovchanchyn looks to land a combination. Parker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Darius Parker has been cut.
Parker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vovchanchyn fails to land with a series of punches.
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Vovchanchyn. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
Parker slips a straight right by Vovchanchyn.
Sloppy strikes from Vovchanchyn. Those never looked like landing.
Parker throws a head kick that Vovchanchyn semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vovchanchyn lands with a nice combination. Parker backs away looking to recover.
Parker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vovchanchyn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vovchanchyn is breathing heavily.
Vovchanchyn tries to bum rush Parker with a series of wild strikes but Parker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parker throws a combination. Vovchanchyn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vovchanchyn misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parker lands a jab-cross combination.
Vovchanchyn is rocked!
Vovchanchyn throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
Parker misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Parker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darius Parker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vovchanchyn misses with a body shot.
Parker connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Vovchanchyn to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Parker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darius Parker!
A victorious Darius Parker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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