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Dominance 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garry Cancova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Nukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke Nukem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garry Cancova!
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, Duke Nukem!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nukem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Cancova.
Cancova fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cancova throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nukem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nukem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cancova drives through and clinches with Nukem against the cage.
Nukem decides to pull guard.
Nukem lands a decent punch to the body there.
Cancova is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nukem is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nukem has escaped and now he's on top!
Cancova has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nukem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nukem keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cancova's head.
Cancova is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nukem with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cancova has a closed guard, preventing Nukem from standing up.
Cancova looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nukem controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nukem landing some decent shots from guard.
Nukem would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nukem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cancova pushes a forearm under Nukem's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nukem is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Garry Cancova!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gab Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noah Todd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gab Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Todd!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Todd misses with a few strikes there.
Todd misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a nice body kick.
Todd misses with a two punch combination.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Todd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Todd looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Todd.
Silva lands a left and a right that send Todd crashing to the mat, dazed. Silva thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Todd is rocked!
Silva dances in with a quick combination. Todd is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Silva snaps Todd's head back. Todd stumbles backwards against the cage. Silva steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Todd's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Todd just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gab Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Samson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dylan Todd!
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, Brian Samson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Samson.
Todd forces Samson back against the cage and clinches.
Todd is working for takedown but Samson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Samson is trying to break free.
Todd wants a takedown but no success here.
Todd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Samson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Todd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samson fails to land with a series of punches.
Samson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samson misses with a few strikes there.
Samson fails to land with a series of punches.
Samson thows a body shot but no joy.
Samson lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Todd dodges the punch combination from Samson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Samson.
Samson misses with a jab to the body
so Todd counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Todd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Samson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Todd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Todd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Todd drops back looking for a leg! Samson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Samson manages to kick Todd off! Todd jumps back into Samson's guard.
Todd stops Samson from standing up.
Todd drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Todd seems to have locked his on tight now - Samson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Todd, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dylan Todd!
Dylan Todd decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between MC Wisk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Hawkwing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artur Hawkwing is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 Helsinki, MC Wisk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artur Hawkwing!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wisk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MC Wisk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wisk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hawkwing on the side of the head.
It looks like Artur Hawkwing has been cut.
Wisk lunges at Hawkwing with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hawkwing's hand.
Hawkwing is rocked!
Wisk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hawkwing is still on wobbly legs! Can Wisk finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wisk works Hawkwing's body with a nice hook.
Hawkwing looks winded!
A chopping leg kick lands by Wisk.
Wisk cracks Hawkwing with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). MC Wisk!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yorgi Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Les Ismore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cohen comes to the cage accompanied by Prison Sex. Les Ismore has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yorgi Cohen's chin.
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yorgi Cohen!
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, Les Ismore!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cohen moves into the clinch.
Ismore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ismore misses with a wild combination.
Ismore scores with a spinning back kick!
Ismore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cohen.
Cohen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cohen clinches.
Cohen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ismore breaks the clinch.
Ismore lands a front kick.
Cohen tries to clinch but Ismore is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cohen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ismore, right into the meat.
Ismore measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Cohen! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Les Ismore!
Les Ismore thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gab Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mostavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gab Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Mostavo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mostavo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Batista throws a sloppy head kick
and Mostavo counters with a body kick that stops Batista in his tracks momentarily.
Batista swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Batista.
Chris Mostavo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mostavo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Batista avoids it really well and circles away.
Mostavo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Batista pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Batista.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista blocks a head kick by Mostavo.
Mostavo moves out of range of the body kick.
Mostavo with a poor takedown
and Mostavo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gab Batista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Mostavo.
Mostavo avoids the head kick by Batista.
Mostavo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batista blocks a head kick by Mostavo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mostavo is defended easily by Batista.
Mostavo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Batista pinned against the cage. Batista gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista scores with a head kick. Mostavo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Chris Mostavo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mostavo avoids the head kick by Batista.
Batista throws a sloppy head kick and Mostavo moves out of range easily.
Batista throws a head kick but Mostavo moves out of range.
Batista tries a head kick but it misses.
Mostavo thows a leg kick but Batista checks it
and Batista counters with a good low kick that Mostavo was not able to check.
A head kick misses from Batista.
Gab Batista is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Mostavo.
Mostavo shoots in and gets a takedown into Batista's guard.
Mostavo looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Batista working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mostavo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mostavo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mostavo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Batista keeping moving, preventing Mostavo from controlling successfully.
Batista tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Batista is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mostavo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batista throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mostavo uses it to pass to side control.
Batista is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mostavo cracks Batista with a big elbow.
Batista manages to get back to half guard.
Batista wants to improve his position but Mostavo is controlling well.
Batista actively working from the bottom here.
Batista is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mostavo pulls his head out easily.
Batista tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Batista is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mostavo pulls his head out easily.
Batista wants to improve his position but Mostavo is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batista trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gab Batista dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Mostavo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mostavo avoids the head kick by Batista.
Mostavo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mostavo tries to clinch
and Batista counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mostavo's knee momentarily.
Batista throws a leg kick but Mostavo moved away.
Batista misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mostavo tries to clinch up
and Batista counters with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mostavo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Batista sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mostavo somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mostavo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Batista pinned against the cage. Batista gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gab Batista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Mostavo.
Mostavo is breathing heavily.
Mostavo wants to clinch
and Batista counters with a nice kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Batista.
Batista misses with a body shot.
Batista misses with a head kick.
Gab Batista is winning the standup battle so far.
Batista feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mostavo's calf.
Batista ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mostavo blocks a head kick by Batista.
Batista pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batista throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Batista.
Batista throws a leg kick which misses Mostavo's front leg but catches the back leg as Mostavo tries to avoid it.
Batista thuds a left hand into Mostavo's body.
Batista dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batista throws a nice head kick!
Batista throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mostavo throws a head kick but Batista moves out of range.
The fighters circle, before Batista throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Mostavo's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Batista lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Gab Batista!
During a confident post fight interview, Gab Batista 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Micheals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Griffin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Marcus Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marty Micheals!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Micheals tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griffin gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Micheals's face as Griffin controls the position.
Micheals manages to get back to half guard.
Griffin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Micheals defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Griffin wants to pass the guard but Micheals is defending well.
Griffin stalling away here and it's allowed Micheals to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Micheals working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Micheals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Micheals utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin working some strikes from top position.
Griffin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Micheals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Micheals wants to stand and escape but Griffin is having none of it.
Griffin trying to control but Micheals is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Micheals can do anything to dispel that myth.
Micheals wants to get back to his feet but Griffin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Griffin throws a strike but Micheals rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Micheals throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micheals stops Griffin from standing up.
Micheals with a flurry of punches that miss.
Micheals throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Micheals sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Micheals throws a strike but Griffin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Griffin throwing strikes from guard but Micheals blocks nicely.
Micheals utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Griffin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Micheals looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffin is one step ahead there.
Griffin trying to control but Micheals is working from the bottom.
Micheals not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Griffin trying to control but Micheals is working from the bottom.
Micheals 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.
Micheals utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Micheals is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griffin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griffin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Micheals regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Griffin.
Griffin throws an elbow that misses. Micheals uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Griffin's guard. Nice move by Micheals!
Micheals throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griffin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Micheals!
Micheals has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Griffin's lack of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Griffin 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.
Micheals is looking to clinch but Griffin is avoiding it.
Griffin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Micheals tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Griffin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Micheals shoots for a takedown but Griffin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Micheals tries to clinch there but Griffin circles away.
Griffin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griffin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Micheals moves in looking to clinch but Griffin pushes him off.
Griffin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Griffin lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Griffin is looking to work some ground and pound but Micheals has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Micheals works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griffin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Griffin works over Micheals with some ground and pound from guard.
Micheals working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Micheals keeps moving.
Micheals wants to stand but Griffin is controlling the position.
Micheals is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin looking for a takedown.
Micheals is trying to force a seperation but Griffin has the dominant position.
Griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Micheals drives through with a takedown into Griffin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin wants to sweep but no luck.
Micheals working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Griffin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Micheals is controlling him.
Marcus Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Micheals with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Micheals throwing strikes but missing.
Micheals loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Griffin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Micheals on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet but Micheals is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Micheals cracks Griffin with a solid left hand.
Micheals works over Griffin with some ground and pound from guard.
Griffin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Micheals postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Micheals scoring with some ground and pound.
Micheals working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Micheals working some strikes from top position.
Micheals postures up and lands a big shot to Griffin's brow.
Micheals missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Griffin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Micheals is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Micheals working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Griffin's head.
Griffin keeping full guard, as Micheals tries to pass.
Micheals sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Griffin's guard.
Micheals is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Micheals winds up and cracks Griffin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Griffin has hold of Micheals's hands but Micheals slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Griffin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Micheals is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Micheals is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Micheals showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Micheals darts in trying to clinch
and Griffin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffin lands with a hook. Micheals tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Griffin jabs at Micheals's body.
Griffin digs a good hook to Micheals's body.
Micheals is trying hard to land a takedown here. Griffin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marty Micheals seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Micheals looks to clinch
and Griffin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Micheals stuffs the takedown.
Griffin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Micheals rushes Griffin and presses him up against the cage.
Micheals manages to pull guard.
Griffin throws a strike but Micheals rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Micheals throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griffin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin is trying to keep Micheals in close.
Micheals makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Micheals connects with a couple of short punches.
Micheals working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Griffin is adopting a defensive guard.
Micheals wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Griffin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micheals throwing strikes but missing.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Micheals from controlling successfully.
Micheals with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Micheals trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Micheals wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Griffin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Micheals shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micheals tries to clinch up.
Griffin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Micheals manages to avoid it.
Micheals tries to clinch but Griffin is having none of it.
Micheals looks for a takedown but Griffin sprawls well.
Griffin feints and as Micheals raises his hands in defense, Griffin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Micheals tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Micheals manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Griffin manages to get himself to full guard.
Micheals stands up from Griffin's guard - Micheals perhaps looking for a knockout.
Micheals stuffs the takedown attempt from Griffin. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet.
Micheals fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griffin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Micheals.
Micheals shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Griffin's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Micheals lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Micheals postures up in Griffin's guard and throws a big left but Griffin blocks it.
Micheals throws a big right hand that misses.
Micheals stands up over Griffin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin trying to control the position.
Micheals content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Micheals comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Micheals has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Micheals!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards comes to the cage accompanied by Feiticeira. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Edwards!
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, Jack Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoffman misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Edwards misses its intended target.
Hoffman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Hoffman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Hoffman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards darts in trying to clinch
and Hoffman counters with a series of strikes. Edwards will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jack Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Edwards backs up against the cage.
It looks like Josh Edwards has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards is looking to clinch but Hoffman is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Hoffman misses.
Hoffman stuffs the takedown attempt from Edwards. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Hoffman - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hoffman to the mat! Hoffman manages to get full guard.
Edwards showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Edwards will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hoffman pushes Edwards off and gets back to his feet.
Edwards looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoffman is fending him off so far but Edwards persists. Nope, Hoffman circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoffman misses with a double jab.
Hoffman misses with a wild combination.
Hoffman misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoffman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Edwards looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoffman looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Hoffman lands a nice looking body shot.
Hoffman throws out a powerful jab.
Hoffman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edwards tries to clinch up.
Edwards dodges the punch combination from Hoffman.
Hoffman drops Edwards with a beautiful combination! Edwards stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hoffman is looking for the KO!
Edwards is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoffman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Edwards rather than just go for the knockout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Hoffman. Those never looked like landing.
Edwards fails to land with a series of punches.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Hoffman.
Sloppy strikes from Hoffman. Those never looked like landing.
Hoffman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edwards takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but Hoffman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoffman swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Hoffman pushes him off.
Edwards wants to clinch but Hoffman slips to the side
and Hoffman counters with a left and a right that stings Edwards.
Edwards takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hoffman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edwards takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oh Edwards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Josh Edwards's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffman lands with a good body shot.
Edwards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoffman's waist but Hoffman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edwards off to one side.
Edwards seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoffman misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoffman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoffman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edwards circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hoffman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Edwards's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hoffman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Edwards counters with a low kick, right behind Hoffman 's knee.
Edwards shoots in but Hoffman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hoffman misses with a double jab.
Hoffman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A right-left combo lands from Edwards.
Hoffman swinging wildly here.
Hoffman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Hoffman. No joy for Edwards on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hoffman misses.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Hoffman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoffman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoffman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hoffman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards tries to clinch but Hoffman is having none of it.
Hoffman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoffman misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Hoffman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edwards tries to clinch there but Hoffman circles away.
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoffman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edwards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman scores with a body shot.
Hoffman throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hoffman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hoffman.
Hoffman throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Edwards stumbling backwards into the cage! Edwards bounces back off the cage towards Hoffman, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Hoffman lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Hoffman celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Hoffman!
An out of breath Jack Hoffman 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Game Time Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Exquisitely Evil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Smooth Operator. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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264 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Game Time Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Exquisitely Evil!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evil connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good exchange - Evil coming out on top.
It looks like Game Time Jones has been cut.
Evil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones avoids the head kick by Evil.
Evil missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Evil tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Evil's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Evil.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Evil uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Evil!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones controls Evil momentarily but Evil frees himself.
Jones wants to sweep here but Evil controlling him for the moment.
Evil being controlled here momentarily.
Jones keeping full guard, as Evil tries to pass.
Evil wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Evil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evil misses with a head kick.
Evil scores with a jab to the body.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evil throws a good cross that connects.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Exquisitely Evil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evil misses with a takedown
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Evil's guard.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Evil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evil is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Evil is retaining full guard.
Evil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Evil seems keen to control Jones's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Evil is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Evil is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Evil not doing much here.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones is not content to let Evil control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exquisitely Evil has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Evil's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Evil works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Game Time Jones's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evil darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Evil didn't expect that.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Evil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evil lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jones!
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Evil's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Exquisitely Evil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Game Time Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Evil's guard.
Evil working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Evil managing to control the position.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evil working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Evil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Evil has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jones 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 Evil.
Check out the look on Jones's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jones lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jones trying to control the position but Evil is working away.
Evil manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evil is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Jones is tapping! Great win for Evil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Exquisitely Evil!
Exquisitely Evil is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Exquisitely Evil 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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