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NWO XXII CUSTOMER VS AMERICA PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Hurdle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfonso Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alfonso Santiago will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devin Hurdle!
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, Alfonso Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurdle blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body kick there by Santiago.
Hurdle could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hurdle scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Alfonso Santiago has been cut.
Hurdle moves into the clinch.
Santiago stalls.
Santiago lands an elbow just above Hurdle 's eye.
It looks like Devin Hurdle has been cut.
Santiago tries to break free but Hurdle pushes him back against the cage.
Hurdle has picked Santiago up - he's going for a ride! Hurdle dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hurdle tries to pass to full mount but Santiago defends it.
Hurdle trying to control from Santiago's half guard. Santiago has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hurdle looking to sit in guard and control but Santiago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurdle wants to sweep but no luck.
Santiago looking to pass the guard.
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurdle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hurdle holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurdle keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully.
Hurdle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hurdle tries to get out of the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Santiago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Santiago wants to clinch.
Santiago jabs Hurdle right on the nose. Hurdle blinks but takes it well.
Santiago shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Santiago showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurdle is concentrating on defense, preventing Santiago from advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hurdle's thigh. Hurdle counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Santiago must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hurdle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hurdle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santiago is controlling him.
Santiago wants to control from the top but Hurdle keeps moving.
Hurdle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago looking to sit in guard and control but Hurdle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hurdle prevents Santiago from getting back to his feet.
Santiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hurdle stays in close to Santiago's body and controls the position.
Santiago is trying to hold Hurdle in close to prevent damage but Hurdle has managed to pass into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hurdle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alfonso Santiago will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Hurdle tries to bum rush Santiago with a series of wild strikes but Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santiago closes the distance and clinches up with Hurdle, looking for a takedown. Santiago pushes Hurdle against the cage but Hurdle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch but Hurdle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hurdle moves into the clinch.
Santiago drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santiago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Devin Hurdle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfonso Santiago.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Santiago drags the fight down to the ground.
Santiago keeping moving, preventing Hurdle from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hurdle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hurdle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hurdle stops Santiago from standing up.
Hurdle passes Santiago's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Santiago is looking to improve his position.
Santiago is pressing down on Hurdle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hurdle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hurdle wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Santiago throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hurdle escapes and throws Santiago's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago tries to improve position but can't.
Santiago trying to remain calm as Hurdle controls from the top position.
Hurdle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Santiago avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hurdle.
Hurdle slows the pace down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurdle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santiago keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurdle has control of an arm but Santiago manages to advance to Hurdle's back!
Hurdle showing good submission defense here.
Hurdle covers up after that shot from Santiago.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hurdle has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hurdle looking very determined here, making life difficult for Santiago.
Santiago thows a strike but Hurdle uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Hurdle as he ends up in Santiago 's guard!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santiago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hurdle is one step ahead there.
Hurdle throws a big right hand that misses.
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 Devin Hurdle will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Hurdle as Santiago shoots in.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Santiago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hurdle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hurdle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Santiago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Santiago jumps into guard, dragging Hurdle to the mat.
Santiago working a defensive guard here.
Hurdle forces his way into half guard.
Hurdle controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurdle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Santiago for as long as he can get away with.
Hurdle prevents Santiago from improving his position.
Santiago has one foot on Hurdle's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hurdle circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Santiago jumps guard but Hurdle stands there with Santiago around his waist. Santiago gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Devin Hurdle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfonso Santiago.
Santiago is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Santiago is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Hurdle has denied him.
Santiago jumps guard and drags Hurdle to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Santiago controls Hurdle momentarily but Hurdle frees himself.
Santiago has his foot on Hurdle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hurdle works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santiago trying to control the position.
Hurdle content to stall in guard here.
Hurdle trying to control but Santiago is working from the bottom.
Hurdle controlling from the top position.
Santiago wants to sweep here but Hurdle controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Santiago is controlling Hurdle's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Devin Hurdle wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Santiago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurdle moves away.
Hurdle jabs Santiago to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Santiago gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hurdle pushes down on Santiago's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hurdle is pressing down on Santiago's thigh, looking to free his foot. Santiago is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alfonso Santiago.
I think Santiago 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Du Arschloch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerrametreus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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142 lbs
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144 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerrametreus Johnson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Arschloch . Arschloch gets slowly back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Arschloch blocks the leg kick.
Johnson leaves Arschloch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Du Arschloch . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Arschloch . Arschloch gets slowly back to his feet.
Arschloch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arschloch somewhat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Arschloch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arschloch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson wants to slow Arschloch down by chopping away at his legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Arschloch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Arschloch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Arschloch slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arschloch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Arschloch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arschloch drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson keeping hold of Arschloch 's head, controlling as best he can.
Arschloch slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Johnson trying to control but Arschloch postures up.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arschloch working some strikes from top position.
Johnson 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.
Arschloch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Arschloch works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arschloch works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Arschloch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Arschloch drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson!
Arschloch tries to strike but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arschloch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arschloch is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Du Arschloch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Arschloch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Arschloch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arschloch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Du Arschloch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arschloch shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Du Arschloch . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Arschloch dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Arschloch stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Arschloch isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arschloch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arschloch throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arschloch postures up.
Arschloch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Arschloch swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arschloch throwing hammer fists to the chest of Johnson. What's that going to do exactly?
Arschloch is looking to get to half guard.
Arschloch throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Arschloch is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Arschloch swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Arschloch is looking to get to half guard.
Arschloch is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arschloch throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Arschloch is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arschloch is looking to escape.
Arschloch manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Arschloch wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Arschloch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Arschloch manages to get to full guard.
Arschloch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arschloch working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson gets to his feet - Arschloch follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Du Arschloch dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Arschloch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Arschloch shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Arschloch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson wants to stand but Arschloch is controlling the position.
Arschloch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Arschloch is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arschloch is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Arschloch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arschloch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson wants to stand but Arschloch is controlling the position.
Arschloch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to reverse the position here. Arschloch has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Johnson is forced to tap! Johnson looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Du Arschloch !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Trade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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186 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Trade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshi Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Trade. No joy for Suzuki on that attempt.
Trade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Suzuki shoots in for a takedown but Trade shows good takedown defense.
Trade feints and then cracks Suzuki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suzuki down.
Trade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Suzuki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Suzuki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trade. Trade obviously looking to wear him down.
Suzuki darts in looking for a takedown but Trade gets double underhooks and turns Suzuki into the cage.
Jack Trade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshi Suzuki.
Trade lands a knee to the head.
Suzuki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trade gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trade landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Suzuki gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trade is looking to improve his position.
Suzuki is keen to just control but Trade is a slippery customer.
Trade wants to improve his position but Suzuki is controlling well.
Trade wants to control but Suzuki is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trade is refusing to be controlled, as Suzuki sits in half guard.
Suzuki trying to mount his opponent but Trade defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suzuki passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Trade!
Suzuki working for a guillotine from mount but Trade is in no mood to give up.
Suzuki is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Trade has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Suzuki moves to the back position.
Suzuki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trade is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Suzuki gets his way!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suzuki looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Trade taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoshi Suzuki!
Yoshi Suzuki tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanz Goring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Jacobs has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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, John Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hanz Goring !
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goring .
Jacobs slips under a jab.
Jacobs slips a jab from Goring .
Goring looks to land a left hand but Jacobs moved out of range nicely.
Jacobs bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Goring comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Jacobs falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Jacobs was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hanz Goring !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grim Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mee Thafa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grim Reaper could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mee Thafa's chin.
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163 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Grim Reaper!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mee Thafa!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thafa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reaper defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thafa.
Reaper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reaper lands a big head kick that sends Thafa tumbling to the mat! Reaper takes a step backwards and waves Thafa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thafa is rocked!
It looks like Mee Thafa has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Reaper misses its intended target.
Reaper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reaper lands a big head kick that sends Thafa tumbling to the mat! Reaper takes a step backwards and waves Thafa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thafa is still on wobbly legs! Can Reaper finish him?
Thafa dives in and grabs Reaper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reaper pushes down on Thafa's head and hops out.
Grim Reaper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mee Thafa.
Thafa looks winded!
Thafa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reaper. Reaper obviously looking to wear him down.
Reaper keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thafa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reaper counters with a crisp right that sends Thafa to the canvas! Reaper follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grim Reaper!
Grim Reaper is the new lightweight champion!
Grim Reaper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Schankelies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerd Stenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenner has chosen Escapado - Gezeichnet as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight 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, Klaus Schankelies !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerd Stenner!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stenner misses with a takedown
and Schankelies counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Schankelies throws a body punch but Stenner moves out of range.
Stenner feints and as Schankelies raises his hands in defense, Stenner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stenner trying to control but Schankelies is working from the bottom.
Schankelies is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stenner defends well.
Stenner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stenner drops back looking for a leg! Schankelies is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schankelies manages to kick Stenner off! Stenner jumps back into Schankelies 's guard.
Schankelies looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schankelies working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stenner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stenner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stenner trying to control but Schankelies is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schankelies is keeping the position for now.
Schankelies had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stenner defends it easily.
Stenner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stenner looking to pass the guard.
Stenner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schankelies looking for a guillotine here but Stenner defends easily.
Stenner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stenner trying to control but Schankelies is working from the bottom.
Stenner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stenner passes into half guard.
Stenner seems to be working for a kimura but Schankelies defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stenner pulls his head out easily.
Stenner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schankelies has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stenner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schankelies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stenner pulls his head out easily.
Stenner is trying to control. Schankelies wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stenner seems to be looking for submissions.
Schankelies looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stenner wants to work for an arm triangle but Schankelies is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies looking for submissions off his back.
Stenner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schankelies doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stenner.
Stenner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stenner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schankelies sees it coming and defends easily.
Schankelies actively working from the bottom here.
Schankelies looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenner is looking for a kimura here.
Stenner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stenner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schankelies defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stenner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Schankelies looking for a kimura from the bottom but Stenner passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerd Stenner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Schankelies 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stenner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schankelies sprawls well. Schankelies wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stenner gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schankelies . Stenner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stenner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Schankelies counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Klaus Schankelies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schankelies throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stenner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Schankelies is in Stenner's guard.
Schankelies has gone for a leg lock! Stenner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Schankelies 's guard.
Schankelies has his foot on Stenner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stenner works his way back into a safe position though.
Stenner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schankelies throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stenner uses it to pass to side control.
Stenner throws an elbow but Schankelies slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stenner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Schankelies some visible discomfort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gerd Stenner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stenner is looking to take a break and control but Schankelies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schankelies is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stenner off and has taken his back!
Stenner showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schankelies controlling well, preventing Stenner from escaping the position.
Schankelies looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Stenner is controlling Schankelies 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Schankelies has his foot on Stenner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stenner works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenner trying to control but Schankelies is working from the bottom.
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!
Stenner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stenner tries to free his leg and advance position but Schankelies is retaining full guard.
Stenner trying to control but Schankelies is working from the bottom.
Stenner is stalling in the full guard.
Schankelies is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stenner is looking to work some ground and pound but Schankelies has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stenner.
Stenner drops back looking for a leg! Schankelies is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schankelies manages to kick Stenner off! Stenner jumps back into Schankelies 's guard.
Stenner passes Schankelies 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schankelies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stenner pulls his head out easily.
Stenner is looking for a kimura here.
Schankelies is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stenner pulls his head out easily.
Stenner is trying to work for a kimura but Schankelies is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies is defending against the submission attempts here by Stenner.
Stenner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schankelies defends it well.
Schankelies looking for submissions off his back.
Schankelies tries to roll over but Stenner keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schankelies looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stenner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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 Klaus Schankelies will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stenner.
Stenner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenner shoots and misses
and Schankelies counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Schankelies looking to score a takedown here. Stenner is defending well but Schankelies drives through and ends up in Stenner's guard.
Schankelies drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stenner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stenner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stenner!
Stenner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stenner throws a strike aimed at the side of Schankelies 's head but Schankelies avoids it well.
Schankelies is looking to regain half guard here but Stenner keeps moving and retains side control.
Stenner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stenner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schankelies is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stenner off and has taken his back!
Schankelies working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Schankelies is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Stenner is defending well though. Schankelies let's go of the attempt for now.
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!
Stenner defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Schankelies working for a choke but Stenner is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenner fending off the submission attempt from Schankelies .
Stenner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Schankelies is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stenner is just riding it out for now. Schankelies eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stenner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stenner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schankelies can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schankelies tries to free his leg and advance position but Stenner is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schankelies drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schankelies jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schankelies wants to pass the guard but Stenner is keeping the position.
Schankelies won't allow Stenner to sweep him here.
Schankelies drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stenner dives on top into guard.
Stenner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schankelies is keeping the position for now.
Stenner wants to control from the top but Schankelies keeps moving.
Stenner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schankelies has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stenner has managed to get both his arms back between Schankelies 's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stenner defends it easily.
Schankelies throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stenner advances position into side control!
Stenner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schankelies tries to bench press Stenner off him but Stenner keeps the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stenner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Schankelies showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schankelies has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Klaus Schankelies retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slick Customer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain America (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). America is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Captain America . Slick Customer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Slick Customer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Captain America !
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Customer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Captain America has been cut.
America shoots in for a takedown but Customer shows good takedown defense.
America scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
America stands up.
America fails with a takedown attempt.
Customer misses with a low kick.
Customer slaps away a takedown attempt from America , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slick Customer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Captain America .
Customer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Customer fakes the leg kick and cracks America in the body.
America looks winded!
Customer feints and then cracks America 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow America down.
America misses with a takedown attempt - Customer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Customer.
Customer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Customer lands a nice looking kick to the body. America takes a step back to recover.
Customer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Customer lands a big head kick that sends America tumbling to the mat! Customer takes a step backwards and waves America back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Customer lands with a nice body kick.
Customer lands a leg kick that knocks America off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Customer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Customer lands a nice looking kick to the body. America takes a step back to recover.
America has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Customer.
America stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Customer.
America steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Customer. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Customer lands a big head kick that sends America tumbling to the mat! Customer takes a step backwards and waves America back to his feet - he wants the finish!
America is rocked!
That has opened up Captain America 's cut even more.
Good leg kick by Customer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
America is still on wobbly legs! Can Customer finish him?
America takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That kick from Customer tenderised America 's leg. America is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping body kick lands there for Customer.
Both fighters circling a little - Customer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
America seems to have recovered his senses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Customer, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Customer.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice sprawl there from Customer as America shoots in.
A chopping leg kick lands by Customer.
Slick Customer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Customer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
America tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Customer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Customer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Customer connects with a leg kick. America looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A good leg kick by Customer.
Customer lands a high kick!
The cut above Captain America 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Customer.
Customer scoring well with a low kick there.
Customer lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Customer.
Customer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Customer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and America has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Customer lands with a nice body kick.
Customer connects with an inside leg kick.
Customer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Customer connects with a solid leg kick.
Customer lands a big head kick that sends America tumbling to the mat! Customer takes a step backwards and waves America back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Captain America 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Slick Customer!
Slick Customer retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Slick Customer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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