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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaakir Asa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Gonzales will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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269 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaakir Asa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Gonzales !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Asa is taking a breather. Gonzales says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gonzales is looking for a sweep. Asa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonzales trying to get back to full guard but Asa takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gonzales is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Asa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gonzales wants to hold on but Asa pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asa controlling from the full mount.
Asa with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gonzales looks a forlorn figure.
Gonzales is bucking up trying to escape but Asa cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Asa has hold of Gonzales 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gonzales manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gonzales is desperately trying to improve his position but Asa has a good base and remains in mount.
Asa lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzales wants to control but Asa is having none of it.
Asa controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Asa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Asa dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Asa landing strikes, looking to finish!
Asa breaks from Gonzales 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Asa controlling from mount.
Gonzales is working to get back to half guard.
Asa unloading with bombs!
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!
Asa lands with some strikes.
Asa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gonzales 's face.
Gonzales is rocked!
Gonzales looks winded!
Asa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gonzales is still in real trouble! Can Asa finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asa lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Gonzales ! Asa sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Gonzales and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shaakir Asa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Event Horizon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jimmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Event Horizon!
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, James Jimmo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horizon stuffs the takedown attempt from Jimmo. Jimmo gets slowly back to his feet.
Jimmo shoots in but Horizon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jimmo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Horizon counters by moving into the clinch.
Event Horizon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jimmo.
Horizon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jimmo up against the cage.
Jimmo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Horizon walks away with a smile on his face. Jimmo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
James Jimmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horizon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jimmo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jimmo tries to clinch
and Horizon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jimmo blocks a body shot from Horizon.
Horizon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horizon is struggling to control the position.
Horizon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jimmo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Horizon fails to land.
Jimmo tries to pull guard but Horizon holds him up against the cage and eventually Jimmo drops back down to his feet.
Horizon working aggressively here.
Jimmo tries to pull guard but Horizon won't allow it.
Horizon breaks the clinch.
Horizon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jimmo gets tackled into the cage by Horizon. Horizon maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimmo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jimmo prevents a body shot from Horizon.
Jimmo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jimmo.
Horizon prevents the takedown attempt.
Jimmo jumps guard but Horizon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Horizon tries a body shot but Jimmo blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Horizon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horizon.
A short right from Horizon on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horizon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jimmo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horizon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jimmo tries to break the clinch but Horizon is controlling the position.
Horizon has Jimmo pushed against the cage.
Horizon throws a head punch that misses.
Jimmo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jimmo has eaten all the pies!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jimmo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jimmo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jimmo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimmo wants to pass the guard but Horizon is defending well.
Jimmo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Horizon keeps working.
Horizon is looking to improve his position.
Jimmo works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Event Horizon dominated that round.
That's time! Horizon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Horizon has closed the distance and engaged Jimmo in a clinch.
Jimmo wants to stall.
Horizon tries to throw a body punch but Jimmo avoids it by throwing Horizon back against the cage.
Jimmo misses with a punch on the inside.
Horizon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jimmo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Horizon smiles and moves away.
Jimmo misses with a takedown attempt - Horizon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimmo looks to clinch
and Horizon counters by clinching up.
Jimmo is trying to drag Horizon to the mat but Horizon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Event Horizon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jimmo.
The referee calls for Horizon to work.
Jimmo looking for a takedown.
Jimmo tries to break the clinch but Horizon is controlling the position.
Horizon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jimmo's elbow.
Horizon has Jimmo pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimmo is trying to pull guard but Horizon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Horizon avoiding damage.
Horizon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Event Horizon.
Horizon darts in and clinches Jimmo up against the cage.
Jimmo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Horizon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Horizon controlling the action here for a moment.
Horizon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jimmo blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimmo blocks a body shot from Horizon.
Jimmo tries to break the clinch but Horizon is controlling the position.
Jimmo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jimmo has had enough of the clinch but Horizon keeps him there for the moment.
Horizon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Horizon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Horizon is pushing Jimmo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Horizon blocks an uppercut.
Jimmo jumps guard but Horizon stands there with Jimmo around his waist. Jimmo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Horizon.
Jimmo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Horizon is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Event Horizon.
Horizon throws a chopping leg kick but Jimmo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jimmo fails with the takedown.
Jimmo shoots in for a double leg but Horizon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimmo misses with a takedown attempt - Horizon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Event Horizon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horizon avoids the head kick by Jimmo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Event Horizon dominated that second round.
That's time! Horizon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jimmo checks a leg kick.
Jimmo fails with a takedown attempt.
James Jimmo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jimmo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Horizon.
Horizon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jimmo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimmo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jimmo blocks a leg kick.
Jimmo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Horizon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jimmo lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimmo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Horizon avoids it really well and circles away.
Horizon throws a solid leg kick but Jimmo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Horizon.
Jimmo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jimmo dives in and grabs Horizon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Horizon pushes down on Jimmo's head and hops out.
Event Horizon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Jimmo.
Jimmo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jimmo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jimmo tries to clinch
and Horizon counters by moving into the clinch.
Horizon can't find room to land a body shot as Jimmo controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Horizon swings wildly with an uppercut but Jimmo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horizon struggles to land a body shot inside as Jimmo controls his hands.
Jimmo can't break the clinch.
Jimmo is trying to pull guard but Horizon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Horizon is pushing Jimmo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Horizon can't find room to land a body shot as Jimmo controls the action.
Jimmo is trying to pull guard but Horizon has him pressed against the cage.
Jimmo blocks a body shot from Horizon.
Horizon has Jimmo pressed against the cage, preventing Jimmo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jimmo wants to take the fight to the mat but Horizon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Horizon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jimmo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Horizon is keeping busy.
Jimmo tries to pull guard but Horizon holds him up against the cage and eventually Jimmo drops back down to his feet.
Jimmo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Horizon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Horizon misses with the head strike.
Event Horizon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Horizon tries a body shot but Jimmo blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Horizon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Horizon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horizon moves into range and clinches up with Jimmo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horizon is struggling to control the position.
The referee calls for Jimmo to work.
Horizon misses with a punch to the body.
Horizon can't find room to land a body shot as Jimmo controls the action.
Come on Horizon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Horizon throws a head punch that misses.
Event Horizon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Horizon.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jimmo blocking some punches.
Horizon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
James Jimmo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmo lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Event Horizon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Horizon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Event Horizon!
A relieved looking Event Horizon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Du Arschloch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Collin McRory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McRory's choice of entrance music: Lights by Ellie Goulding (Bassnecter Remix). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Du Arschloch !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Collin McRory!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRory looks to land a right hand but Arschloch moved out of range.
Arschloch with a poor takedown
and McRory counters with a left to the body.
Arschloch with a lazy takedown attempt
and McRory counters with a single leg into guard. Arschloch didn't expect that.
Arschloch is looking for a triangle but McRory pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McRory showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Arschloch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McRory connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRory slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McRory trying to control the position but Arschloch is working away.
McRory landing strikes.
Arschloch is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks McRory politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McRory prefers to stall for the moment though.
McRory wants to stand but Arschloch has his arm trapped.
Arschloch tries to bench press McRory off him but McRory keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McRory tries to move to mount but Arschloch blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arschloch takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Arschloch throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
McRory moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Arschloch wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
McRory avoids the strikes from the bottom by Arschloch .
Arschloch trying to remain calm as McRory controls from the top position.
McRory is putting a hurting on Arschloch here, landing some big shots from side control.
McRory is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Arschloch manages to work his way to half guard, despite McRory's best efforts.
McRory prevents Arschloch from improving his position.
Arschloch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McRory winds up and cracks Arschloch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McRory winds up and cracks Arschloch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McRory content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McRory connects with a nice short shot to Arschloch 's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McRory lands a nice short elbow.
McRory wants to pass the guard but Arschloch is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRory controlling the action here.
Arschloch manages to get to full guard.
Arschloch tries to strike from the bottom.
McRory stands up over Arschloch , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arschloch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McRory wanted to stand there but Arschloch had control of the position.
Arschloch thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McRory slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRory distracts Arschloch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McRory is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Arschloch has his foot on McRory's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McRory works his way back into a safe position though.
Arschloch keeping moving, preventing McRory from controlling successfully.
Arschloch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McRory sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arschloch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McRory's guard.
McRory looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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!
McRory looking for a sweep. Not yet McRory, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arschloch connects with a couple of short punches.
Arschloch with a flurry of punches that miss.
McRory is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Arschloch stops McRory from standing up.
McRory pulls Arschloch in close to prevent any damage.
Arschloch preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Collin McRory.
Arschloch fails with the takedown
and McRory counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arschloch won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Du Arschloch . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lull in the action here.
McRory wants to stand but Arschloch is controlling his arm.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arschloch sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Arschloch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McRory pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin McRory dominated that round.
That's time! Arschloch 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arschloch tries for a takedown but McRory circles away easily
and McRory counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McRory really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arschloch . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McRory content to control rather than advance.
McRory is pressing down on Arschloch 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arschloch is holding on for now.
Arschloch looking for submissions off his back.
Arschloch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McRory performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arschloch misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Arschloch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Collin McRory has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRory is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Arschloch flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
McRory working the head and body with strikes.
Arschloch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McRory is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McRory scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McRory is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McRory working Arschloch over with strikes.
McRory trying to control the pace.
Nice strikes from McRory there.
Well, if McRory is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McRory seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arschloch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arschloch tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McRory is controlling the pace.
Arschloch gets full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arschloch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arschloch looking for a guillotine here but McRory defends easily.
Arschloch is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McRory has his hands clasped together but Arschloch extends an breaks McRory's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Arschloch .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Du Arschloch !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stan Bojan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bojan comes to the cage accompanied by Burn it Down. Steve Powell looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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146 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Bojan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Powell !
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell has his takedown stuffed
so Bojan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Powell looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bojan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bojan drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bojan as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Powell screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bojan! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Stan Bojan!
Stan Bojan gave a mention to Sparta Fightware in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Gonzales looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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266 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Gonzales !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Gonzales !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michael Gonzales closes the distance and pushes Tommy Gonzales back into the cage.
Tommy Gonzales looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Michael Gonzales fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tommy Gonzales pulls guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Michael Gonzales preventing the sweep.
Michael Gonzales looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tommy Gonzales working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Michael Gonzales .
Michael Gonzales looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Michael Gonzales just wasn't active enough.
Tommy Gonzales shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tommy Gonzales must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Michael Gonzales pulls Tommy Gonzales in to control the position.
Michael Gonzales is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tommy Gonzales has his hands clasped together but Michael Gonzales extends an breaks Tommy Gonzales 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Michael Gonzales .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Gonzales !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hanz Goring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Powell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hanz Goring !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Powell !
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goring loads up on a big right hand but Powell slips the punch.
Powell looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Powell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Scott Powell has been cut.
Goring ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Powell out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hanz Goring !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch comes to the cage accompanied by Passenger by Deftones. Brian Lynch has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Lynch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Gonzales !
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales checks a low kick from Lynch.
Gonzales avoids the head kick by Lynch.
A jab from Lynch misses.
Lynch looks to throw the jab but Gonzales is out of range.
Gonzales darts in and clinches Lynch up against the cage.
Gonzales has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lynch uses from the top position.
Gonzales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lynch throws a big right hand that misses.
Lynch controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lynch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lynch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzales is keeping the position for now.
Gonzales working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lynch stacks Gonzales on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lynch!
Gonzales looks winded!
Gonzales takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lynch controlling the position from side mount.
Lynch working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lynch controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynch controlling his opponent.
Lynch unloading with bombs!
Lynch jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gonzales manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lynch taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gonzales , who protects the arm well.
Gonzales gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lynch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lynch connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynch looking to isolate an arm here. Gonzales doesn't see it coming and as Lynch extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Lynch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Lynch!
Brian Lynch retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Brian Lynch 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 Captain America (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Captain America !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Powell !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
America closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
America has hold of Powell 's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Powell seems comfortable defending it but America has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Powell is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Powell is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but America couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Captain America !
Captain America retains his super heavyweight title!
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