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Razorblade in New York PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khan Jennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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295 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Cole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khan Jennings!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole tries to clinch but Jennings is having none of it.
Cole is looking to clinch.
Jennings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jennings tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cole tries to clinch up.
Jennings feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jennings looking to pass the guard.
Cole looking for a sweep. Not yet Cole, not yet.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jennings gets to his feet - Cole follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cole throws a sloppy head kick and Jennings moves out of range easily.
Cole fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jennings fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cole avoids it really well and circles away.
Cole circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cole misses with the body kick
and Jennings counters by clinching up.
Jennings has Cole pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jennings pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Cole tumbling to the mat - Jennings dives into Cole's guard.
Jennings wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cole is keeping the position for now.
Jennings trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cole knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jennings on the ground.
Cole is trying to keep Jennings in close.
Jennings trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jennings trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Khan Jennings has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cole lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jennings will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Cole both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Khan Jennings has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cole stuffs the takedown attempt from Jennings. Jennings gets slowly back to his feet.
Adam Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khan Jennings.
Cole clinches.
Cole jumps guard and drags Jennings to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jennings pushing down on Cole's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cole trying to hold on to Jennings's head to control him but Jennings postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cole is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jennings tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cole controls his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jennings wants to take a breather but Cole is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cole trying to hold on to Jennings's head to control him but Jennings postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jennings wants to stand up but Cole has a hold of him and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cole trying to control but Jennings postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Adam Cole wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cole shoots in looking for a takedown but Jennings manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cole's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adam Cole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khan Jennings'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.
Jennings has his takedown stuffed
and Cole counters with a takedown into side control.
Cole stands up.
Cole moves away from the strike by Jennings.
Jennings tries to clinch up but Cole circles away and keeps his distance.
Cole tries to clinch but Jennings is having none of it.
Cole shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but Jennings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jennings will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole is working Jennings over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jennings pulls Cole in to control the position.
Cole stands and throws Jennings's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cole wants to control but Jennings is keeping him busy.
Jennings manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cole's best efforts.
Cole prevents Jennings from improving his position.
Jennings won't allow Cole to pass to mount.
Cole decides to return to a standing position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jennings is looking to clinch.
Jennings tries to clinch there but Cole circles away.
Jennings shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adam Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khan Jennings.
Jennings closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cole circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Jennings. No joy for Cole on that attempt.
Jennings rushes Cole and presses him up against the ropes.
Cole gets control of Jennings's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cole will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cole controlling the position.
Cole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jennings can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jennings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jennings wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Khan Jennings hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jennings misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cole tries to clinch up but Jennings circles away and keeps his distance.
Cole fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cole swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jennings counters with a nice body kick.
Jennings shoots in for a double leg but Cole sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jennings throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jennings, right into the meat.
Jennings feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cole's calf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jennings tries to clinch but Cole is having none of it.
Jennings closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cole circles away.
Jennings shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cole as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Adam Cole will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Khan Jennings's cut.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jennings fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cole looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jennings keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Cole postures up.
Adam Cole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jennings wants to sweep here but Cole controlling him for the moment.
Jennings working a defensive guard but Cole passes into half guard.
Cole is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jennings doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cole.
Jennings makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jennings.
Cole has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cole is defending well. Jennings quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cole has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jennings celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khan Jennings! Khan Jennings retains his super heavyweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Witten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Witten will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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265 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Wilson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Witten!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Witten napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wilson wants to control but Witten is keeping him busy.
Witten defending against the ground and pound.
Wilson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Witten on the ground.
Witten tries to buck Wilson off but Wilson is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Witten's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Witten tries to improve position but can't.
Wilson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Witten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is pressing down on Witten's thigh, looking to free his foot. Witten is holding on for now.
Witten has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilson is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Witten is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Witten is looking to control Wilson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Witten avoid being mounted?
Witten throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wilson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Witten is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witten has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilson is working away from the top position though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Witten makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Witten.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Witten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Witten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Witten wants a takedown.
Wilson has Witten pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wilson pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Witten tumbling to the mat - Wilson dives into Witten's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Witten keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witten is looking to sinch up a triangle. Wilson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Witten's body to avoid the submission. Witten has instead reached around Wilson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Witten arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Witten! Mark Witten retains his heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quaron Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quaron Thomas is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Jacobs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quaron Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas moves in looking to clinch but Jacobs pushes him off.
Thomas wants to clinch
and Jacobs counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thomas!
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jacobs wants to stand but Thomas is controlling his arm.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Jacobs seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Thomas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.
Thomas is not content to let Jacobs control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries to improve position but can't.
Jacobs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Jacobs working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thomas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jacobs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Jacobs has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas controlling the position well.
Jacobs wants to free his trapped foot but Thomas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thomas gets full guard.
Thomas lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jacobs!
Thomas wants to control the pace but Jacobs is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas has hold of Jacobs's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jacobs manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Thomas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thomas avoids the attempt from Jacobs to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas raining down shots from the mount!
Thomas looking to isolate an arm here. Jacobs doesn't see it coming and as Thomas extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Thomas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Quaron Thomas! Quaron Thomas retains his welterweight title!
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