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NWO NY XXIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joel Conner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aapo Luikku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, M.O.P. Ante Up. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joel Conner!
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, Aapo Luikku!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Conner misses with a takedown
and Luikku counters with a straight right hand.
Conner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Luikku looks to land a combination but Conner avoids it well.
Conner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Conner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luikku fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luikku misses with a series of wild punches.
Luikku misses with a series of wild punches.
Conner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luikku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Conner circles away quickly and effectively.
Luikku displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Conner.
Luikku stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luikku wants it to stay on the feet.
Luikku slaps away a takedown attempt from Conner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Luikku misses with a double jab.
Conner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luikku as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luikku misses with a wild combination.
Luikku thows a body shot but no joy.
Luikku looks winded!
Luikku throws a right and a left that Conner avoids nicely.
Conner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Conner shoots for a double leg takedown but Luikku sprawls well. He's pushed Conner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Conner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Luikku pinned against the cage. Luikku gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Luikku looks to land a combination. Conner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Conner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Luikku is fending him off so far but Conner persists. Nope, Luikku circles away and we're back to standing.
Luikku throws a right hand that Conner ducks under and follows up with a left that Conner also avoids with ease.
Conner shoots in and bounces Luikku off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Luikku wants to stand up but Conner is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Conner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Luikku is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Luikku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conner drags the fight down to the ground.
Luikku drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Conner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Luikku has Conner in his guard.
Luikku is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Conner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Luikku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conner is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Luikku's guard.
Luikku on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Conner is trying to control. Luikku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Luikku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Conner is looking for a kimura here.
Luikku trying to control here.
Conner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luikku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Conner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Conner is trying to work for a kimura but Luikku is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luikku actively working from the bottom here.
Conner working over Luikku with some ground and pound. Luikku looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Conner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Luikku wants to get back to his feet.
Luikku is staying active underneath Conner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conner drops an elbow to the side of Luikku's head.
Conner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Luikku wants to get back to his feet.
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 Joel Conner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Conner tries to clinch up.
A big right from Luikku misses.
Luikku swats away the attempt to clinch by Conner.
Sloppy strikes from Luikku. Those never looked like landing.
Conner slips a jab and a cross from Luikku.
Conner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Conner has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Luikku!
Conner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Luikku is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Conner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Conner trying to control but Luikku is having none of it.
Luikku wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Luikku is breathing heavily.
Conner looking to break Luikku's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Luikku remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Conner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Conner is looking for the choke from the back position but Luikku is controlling his hands well.
Luikku preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Conner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conner tries to get the hooks in deep but Luikku pushed the leg off.
Joel Conner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luikku is really stuck here.
Luikku breaks Conner's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luikku has gone for a leg lock! Conner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Luikku's guard.
Luikku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conner defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luikku keeping full guard, as Conner tries to pass.
Luikku wants to stand and escape but Conner is having none of it.
Conner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Conner is taking a breather. Luikku 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.
Nice strikes from Conner there.
Luikku is trying to stand.
Luikku wants to get back to full guard.
Conner stands up and beckons Luikku to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conner goes for a double leg but Luikku avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Luikku continues to drive forward.
Luikku tries to break free but Conner pushes him back against the cage.
Luikku tries to work over Conner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Conner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Luikku uses from the top position.
Luikku is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Conner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Conner has escaped and now he's on top!
Luikku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Luikku is trying to keep Conner in close.
Luikku is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Conner is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conner slips nicely into half guard.
Luikku is staying active underneath Conner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Conner is really struggling to control Luikku but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Conner 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.
Luikku manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Joel Conner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Conner closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Conner shoots in and drives through. Luikku sprawls well.
Luikku looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Conner dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Luikku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conner doesn't seem bothered though.
Conner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Conner shoots in looking for a takedown. Luikku tries to sprawl out of it but Conner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Luikku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Luikku misses with a low kick as Conner jumps back.
Luikku lands a body shot.
Luikku stuffs the takedown attempt from Conner. Conner gets slowly back to his feet.
Conner throws a head kick that misses.
Conner shoots in looking for a takedown. Luikku tries to sprawl out of it but Conner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Luikku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joel Conner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luikku circles away.
Luikku displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luikku connects with a nice looking jab.
Luikku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luikku throws a nice looking combination but Conner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown by Conner or perhaps it was just good defense by Luikku which made him look bad.
Conner shoots in looking for a takedown. Luikku tries to sprawl out of it but Conner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Luikku manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to the liver by Luikku. Beautiful body shot.
Conner dives in for a single leg takedown but Luikku sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Luikku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Conners head.
Luikku has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luikku wants to break free but Conner has control.
Conner looking for a takedown.
Luikku working hard to break the clinch.
Conner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Luikku uses from the top position.
Luikku drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Conner dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luikku working for a triangle but Conner defends it easily.
Conner trying to control the position from guard on top but Luikku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luikku keeping full guard, as Conner tries to pass.
Luikku is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Conner presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Luikku pulls his leg out and moves away.
Luikku throws a series of punches but Conner avoids them all with ease.
Conner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luikku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luikku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aapo Luikku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conner looks for a takedown but Luikku sprawls well.
Luikku throws a nice looking combination but Conner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luikku swats away the attempt to clinch by Conner.
Conner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luikku tries to avoid it but Conner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luikku to the ground. Luikku escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Conner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Luikku's waist but Luikku gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Conner off to one side.
Luikku keeps the fight on the outside.
Luikku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luikku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conner shoots in but Luikku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some wild striking there from Luikku.
Luikku throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Conner is looking to clinch but Luikku is avoiding it.
Luikku is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Conner rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conner wants to clinch up but Luikku keeps it at a distance.
Conner 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.
Luikku is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Conner is controlling him.
Luikku has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Conner is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luikku managing to block the knees to the body from Conner.
Luikku can't break the clinch.
Aapo Luikku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conner breaks the clinch.
No luck for Conner with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Luikku misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luikku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Conner is looking to clinch but Luikku is avoiding it.
Conner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joel Conner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Luikku misses with the combination.
Conner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luikku.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aapo Luikku comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Conner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Conner!
A relieved looking Joel Conner 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isheet Medrawers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moss is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Till I Collapse. Isheet Medrawers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Isheet Medrawers!
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, Frankie Moss!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Medrawers looks to clinch
and Moss counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Medrawers has a couple of punches blocked by Moss.
Medrawers throws a head punch that misses.
Moss lands an elbow inside that Medrawers shrugs off.
Medrawers throws a head punch that misses.
Moss pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Moss wants to sweep but no luck.
Medrawers drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moss dives on top into guard.
Moss drops back looking for a leg! Medrawers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Medrawers manages to kick Moss off! Moss jumps back into Medrawers's guard.
Moss decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Medrawers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moss counters by clinching up.
Moss decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medrawers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moss is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moss has escaped and now he's on top!
Medrawers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Medrawers has a closed guard, preventing Moss from standing up.
Medrawers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Medrawers looking for a triangle here. Moss is fighting it but it looks tight! Medrawers pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Moss is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Isheet Medrawers!
Frankie Moss was interviewed post fight and said 'I am disapointed in myself that I couldn't pull out that win'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Duggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kullervo Hikipera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duggan's entrance music is I'm a real American. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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288 lbs
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290 lbs
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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 New York, Jim Duggan!
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, Kullervo Hikipera!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hikipera tries to clinch but Duggan moves out of range.
Hikipera throws a chopping leg kick but Duggan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hikipera throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duggan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duggan misses the shot to the body.
Duggan throws a big shot that misses.
Hikipera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hikipera throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Duggan misses the target.
Hikipera gets a clinch.
Duggan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hikipera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Duggan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hikipera clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hikipera wants to get back to his feet.
Duggan scores with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duggan looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Duggan scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duggan lands a massive shot to the side of Hikipera 's head and he's out cold! Duggan jumps to his feet and milks the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jim Duggan!
Jim Duggan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kullervo Hikipera was interviewed post fight and said 'He was better tonight.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Lincoln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Tajiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshi Tajiri struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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153 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abraham Lincoln!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshi Tajiri!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tajiri looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lincoln wants to stand but Tajiri has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ground and pound from Lincoln.
Lincoln is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Lincoln is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lincoln seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tajiri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lincoln is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln moves into full mount! Tajiri won't be happy about that!
Lincoln cracks Tajiri with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lincoln landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lincoln tries to control but Tajiri wriggling away.
Lincoln lands a big shot there that rocks Tajiri but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lincoln with a couple of short strikes.
Lincoln cracks Tajiri with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tajiri is desperately trying to improve his position but Lincoln has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lincoln really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincoln punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lincoln tries to control but Tajiri wriggling away.
Lincoln punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lincoln lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lincoln controlling from mount.
Lincoln pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tajiri is squirming around, avoiding Lincoln's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lincoln raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lincoln breaks from Tajiri's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lincoln looking to control but Tajiri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tajiri takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lincoln dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tajiri has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lincoln working for a submission but Tajiri is keeping him at bay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lincoln is looking to stand but Lincoln has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Tajiri is squirming around, avoiding Lincoln's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tajiri can't escape the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Lincoln dominated that round.
That's time! Lincoln's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tajiri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lincoln was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lincoln tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tajiri is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lincoln connects with a decent elbow.
Tajiri taking a bit of punishment here - Lincoln scoring with strikes.
Lincoln is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tajiri has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tajiri is breathing heavily.
Lincoln has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tajiri counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lincoln darts in and clinches Tajiri up against the cage.
Lincoln is trying to push Tajiri away but Tajiri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tajiri is trying to push Lincoln away but Lincoln has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tajiri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lincoln's efforts to push away.
Tajiri breaks the clinch.
Lincoln drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tajiri keeping moving, preventing Lincoln from controlling successfully.
Lincoln makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tajiri keeping moving, preventing Lincoln from controlling successfully.
Lincoln works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lincoln wants to stand up but Tajiri is controlling the position.
Lincoln trying to control the action but Tajiri is working from the bottom.
Lincoln working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lincoln works his way into side control.
Lincoln trying to control the position but Tajiri is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln blocks the strikes from Tajiri.
Tajiri is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lincoln has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tajiri is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lincoln yanks on the arm and Tajiri is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lincoln.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abraham Lincoln!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Little Lion Man by Mumford and Sons as his entrance music. Bret Hart could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricardo Silva's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bret Hart !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Hart .
Hart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva throws a nice head kick!
Silva rushes Hart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hart pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva scores with a push kick.
Hart moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Silva.
Hart steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silva. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hart 's efforts to push away.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hart misses with a knee to the head.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
Hart takes a kick to the side of the head.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hart 's sensitive parts.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hart 's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Hart is just out of range.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
Hart is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hart is trying to pull guard but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Hart . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Hart won't want to take too many of those.
Hart is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hart was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
That kick from Silva tenderised Hart 's leg. Hart is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hart stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Hart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with a cross.
Hart tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hart chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva lands a nice hook to Hart 's body. Hart takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hart fails to land with a series of punches.
Hart tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva has Hart pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Silva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hart tumbling to the mat - Silva dives into Hart 's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva gets to his feet - Hart follows without any prompting.
Hart is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Hart in a clinch.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Hart is blocking nicely.
Hart tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Silva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Hart moves out of range easily.
Silva clinches up against the cage.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hart fails to land the takedown.
Hart tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Silva rushes Hart and presses him up against the cage.
Hart is fighting off a takedown attempt but Silva is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hart to the mat. Hart regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Silva gets to his feet. Hart looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hart shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Hart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hart is posturing up here but Silva has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hart tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hart has to tap! Slick submission there by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Silva!
In his post fight interview, Ricardo Silva gave a big smile as he said 'Thank you, my family in Brazil. I love you. Thank you God; I love you God, you got me here, you're my buddy. Thank you for giving title back me!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Mengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is here comes the pain. Brock Lesnar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Mengel!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mengel throws a head kick but Lesnar moves out of range.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Mengel and Lesnar goes tumbling to the canvas! Mengel follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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. Mengel connects with a nice short shot to Lesnar's temple.
Lesnar is rocked!
Mengel prevents Lesnar from improving his position.
Mengel wants to stand up but Lesnar is controlling the position.
Lesnar gets back to full guard.
Mengel is working Lesnar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Lesnar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mengel loads up on a big left hand. Lesnar felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Mengel looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Lesnar can't hide his disappointment, as Mengel celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Mengel!
George Mengel took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stan Bojan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reza Madadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bojan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Burn it Down. Stan Bojan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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145 lbs
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148 lbs
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Bojan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reza Madadi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madadi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Madadi dives in and scores a takedown into Bojan's guard.
Madadi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bojan's head.
Bojan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Madadi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bojan has tightened it up now! Madadi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stan Bojan!
Stan Bojan retains his featherweight title!
After the big win, Stan Bojan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sparta Fightware and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Sifreddi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Hecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sifreddi comes into the arena with I'm too sexy blaring out of the sound system. 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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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Sifreddi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Hecker!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hecker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sifreddi avoids it really well and circles away.
Hecker has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Sifreddi as Hecker shoots in.
Rocco Sifreddi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker.
Sifreddi tests Hecker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hecker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sifreddi did well to prevent Hecker getting side control.
Hecker prevents Sifreddi from improving his position.
Hecker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hecker is keen to just control but Sifreddi is a slippery customer.
Hecker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hecker thows a huge punch but Sifreddi dodges it nicely.
Hecker is stalling here. Sifreddi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hecker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sifreddi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hecker is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hecker tries to bench press Sifreddi off him but Sifreddi keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sifreddi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hecker wants to get back to his feet.
Sifreddi misses with the ground and pound.
Sifreddi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sifreddi taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hecker is looking to regain half guard here but Sifreddi keeps moving and retains side control.
Hecker is trying to get back to his feet.
Hecker tries to bench press Sifreddi off him but Sifreddi keeps the position.
Sifreddi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hecker keeps working.
Hecker bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sifreddi gets caught flat footed, as Hecker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sifreddi is trying to control the position but Hecker postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sifreddi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hecker is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hecker trying to control but Sifreddi is working from the bottom.
Hecker stopping the sweep attempt from Sifreddi.
Sifreddi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sifreddi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hecker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hecker fails with a takedown attempt.
Sifreddi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker shoots in but Sifreddi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hecker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sifreddi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sifreddi is pressed up against the cage. Hecker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sifreddi down to the mat. Sifreddi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jeff Hecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hecker shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hecker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sifreddi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hecker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hecker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sifreddi is looking for a sweep. Hecker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hecker controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hecker trying to pass the guard but Sifreddi defending well.
Sifreddi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hecker wants to stand up but Sifreddi has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sifreddi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hecker.
Hecker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sifreddi to regain full guard.
Sifreddi keeping full guard, as Hecker tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hecker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hecker throws a big right hand that misses.
Sifreddi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hecker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hecker fails with the takedown
and Sifreddi moves into the clinch.
Sifreddi cracks Hecker with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Sifreddi.
Sifreddi stops a takedown attempt from Hecker.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sifreddi.
A shot in the inside from Sifreddi.
Sifreddi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hecker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sifreddi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rocco Sifreddi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker.
Sifreddi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hecker.
Sifreddi pushes Hecker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hecker takes a shot to the head.
Hecker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hecker tries to break the clinch but Sifreddi is controlling the position.
Hecker wants a takedown but no success here.
Hecker letting Sifreddi take a breather here.
Hecker is working for takedown but Sifreddi is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sifreddi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hecker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sifreddi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sifreddi stalling the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sifreddi.
Sifreddi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hecker backwards.
Hecker wants to take the fight to the mat but Sifreddi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hecker is breathing heavily.
Sifreddi digs a right hand underneath Hecker's ribcage. Hecker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hecker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sifreddi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Sifreddi.
Sifreddi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sifreddi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hecker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sifreddi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hecker tries to score a body lock takedown but Sifreddi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hecker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sifreddi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rocco Sifreddi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sifreddi counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sifreddi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sifreddi lands a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sifreddi, as that shot connected.
Hecker is rocked!
Hecker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sifreddi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hecker is still on wobbly legs! Can Sifreddi finish him?
Sifreddi taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Sifreddi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sifreddi digs a right hand underneath Hecker's ribcage. Hecker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sifreddi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sifreddi gets to his feet. Hecker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sifreddi drives through with a takedown into Hecker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sifreddi arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hecker's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rocco Sifreddi!
Rocco Sifreddi is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Rocco Sifreddi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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