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NFNY 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Stanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Weible (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Stanko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wayne Weible!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weible looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stanko is fending him off so far but Weible persists. Nope, Stanko circles away and we're back to standing.
Stanko pushes Weible up against the cage in a clinch.
Weible tries to land knees in the clinch but Stanko avoids the damage to the body.
Stanko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weible has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stanko looking to throw knees to the head but Weible is blocking nicely.
Stanko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stanko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stanko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weible blocks an elbow strike from Stanko.
A bit of stalling here from Stanko.
A body shot lands from Stanko.
Stanko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Weible blocks the elbow strike.
Stanko avoiding damage.
Stanko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stanko breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weible.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Weible managing to block the knees to the body from Stanko.
Stanko controlling the action here for a moment.
Weible takes a knee to the side of the body.
Weible looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weible takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stanko misses with an elbow strike.
Stanko breaks from the clinch.
Stanko clinches up against the cage.
Stanko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stanko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weible has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanko prevents Weible from breaking the clinch.
Weible blocks an elbow strike.
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!
Stanko tries to land a knee to the head but Weible blocks with his arms.
Weible takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Wayne Weible has been cut.
Weible has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stanko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Eddie Stanko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Weible.
Stanko effectively controlling the action here.
Stanko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stanko closes the distance and pushes Weible back into the cage.
Weible looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weible tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stanko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stanko effectively controlling the action here.
Stanko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Stanko.
Weible moves into range and clinches up with Stanko.
Stanko stalling the fight.
Stanko throws an elbow that misses.
Weible tries to pull guard but Stanko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Weible is trying to break the clinch but Stanko is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stanko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stanko has managed to clinch.
Weible is trying to push Stanko away but Stanko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stanko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stanko lands a right hand.
Stanko crunches a lovely knee into Weible's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Stanko.
Stanko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weible avoids it.
Stanko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stanko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weible is defending well for now.
Stanko misses with a knee to the head.
Stanko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Weible drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stanko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stanko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weible's head backwards.
Stanko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Weible.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stanko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Weible.
That has opened up Wayne Weible's cut even more.
Weible has his takedown stuffed
and Stanko counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Stanko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Weible's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stanko pushes Weible away with a front kick.
Stanko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Weible, pushing him back against the cage.
Stanko has Weible pressed against the cage.
Stanko seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Stanko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stanko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Weible jumps guard but Stanko stands there with Weible around his waist. Weible gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stanko has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stanko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stanko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weible can do to turn this around?
Weible blocks a head kick by Stanko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stanko looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Weible is trying to drag Stanko to the mat but Stanko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Weible blocks an elbow strike from Stanko.
Weible tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eddie Stanko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Weible.
Stanko has Weible pushed against the cage.
Stanko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Weible lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Weible is breathing heavily.
Stanko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Weible misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stanko.
Stanko working Weible over with knees to the body.
Stanko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Weible lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stanko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Weible's brow.
Stanko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stanko moves into range and clinches up with Weible.
Weible is working for takedown but Stanko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stanko crunches a lovely knee into Weible's ribcage.
Stanko lands a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Weible on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Weible jumps guard but Stanko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stanko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stanko lands a good knee to the midsection. Weible won't want to take too many of those.
Stanko crunches a lovely knee into Weible's ribcage.
Stanko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanko lands with a right to the head.
Stanko stalling in the clinch.
Stanko breaks the clinch.
Stanko pushes Weible up against the cage in a clinch.
Weible avoiding damage as Stanko throws knees to the body.
Stanko misses with a knee to the head.
Stanko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Weible has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stanko has Weible pressed against the cage, preventing Weible from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanko tries a knee to the head but Weible blocks it.
Stanko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stanko breaks the clinch.
Stanko avoids the head kick by Weible.
Stanko clinches up with Weible and pushes him back against the cage.
Stanko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eddie Stanko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stanko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weible changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stanko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eddie Stanko is winning the standup battle so far.
Stanko closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stanko obliges.
Stanko throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Stanko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Weible's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stanko tries a head kick but it misses.
Stanko throws a sloppy head kick and Weible moves out of range easily.
Stanko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stanko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Weible looks for a takedown but Stanko sprawls well.
Stanko clinches up against the cage.
Weible has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stanko after a bit of a struggle.
Stanko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stanko stops a takedown attempt from Weible.
Eddie Stanko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Weible.
Stanko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Weible takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stanko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stanko manages to break the clinch.
Stanko gets tackled into the cage by Weible. Weible maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Weible dodges an elbow strike from Stanko.
Eddie Stanko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stanko leaning against his opponent.
Stanko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Weible misses with a punch to the body.
Weible is trying to break the clinch but Stanko is controlling him.
Weible is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stanko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stanko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stanko effectively controlling the action here.
Stanko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stanko has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Stanko trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stanko.
Weible managing to block the knees to the body from Stanko.
Stanko effectively controlling the action here.
Stanko lands a knee to the head.
Weible tries for a takedown but Stanko manages to get underhooks.
Stanko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stanko closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weible avoids it.
Weible wants to break the clinch but can't.
Weible fails to pull guard.
Stanko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weible backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stanko stalls.
Stanko keeps control of Weible as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stanko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stanko is leaning against Weible and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stanko working Weible over with knees to the body.
Stanko manages to break the clinch.
Stanko closes the distance and pushes Weible back into the cage.
Stanko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weible tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stanko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stanko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Weible up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stanko.
The cut above Wayne Weible's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Weible avoids the elbow strike from Stanko, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stanko clinches with his opponent.
Stanko lands a knee to the body.
Weible managing to block the knees to the body from Stanko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weible gets tackled into the cage by Stanko. Stanko maintains the clinch.
Stanko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wayne Weible has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eddie Stanko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stanko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Weible's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Stanko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stanko 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Stanko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Green had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Manny Campbell!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Green's head backwards.
It looks like John Green has been cut.
Green looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Green loses concentration momentarily and Campbell pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Green crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Campbell finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manny Campbell!
A victorious Manny Campbell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Kravchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dmitry Kravchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Axe!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Kravchenko as Axe shoots in.
Axe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Axe darts in and clinches Kravchenko up against the cage.
Axe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axe misses with a series of wild punches.
Kravchenko throws a hook but Axe avoids it easily.
Good work by Kravchenko as he checks the leg kick.
Kravchenko jabs Axe right on the nose. Axe blinks but takes it well.
Axe shoots in for a takedown but Kravchenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Axe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kravchenko pinned against the cage. Kravchenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dmitry Kravchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Axe.
Kravchenko scores with a nice strike.
Sloppy strikes from Axe. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravchenko throws a hook but Axe blocks it.
Axe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Kravchenko does it's job there.
Axe looks for a takedown but Kravchenko sprawls well.
Kravchenko misses with a looping right.
A big right from Kravchenko misses.
Kravchenko throws a right and a left that Axe avoids nicely.
Mark Axe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axe misses with a combination
and Kravchenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kravchenko misses with a double jab.
Axe has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kravchenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axe.
Kravchenko looks to land a combination. Axe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kravchenko. Those never looked like landing.
Kravchenko sizes up Axe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kravchenko looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Axe misses with a combination
and Kravchenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Axe misses with a takedown attempt - Kravchenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kravchenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kravchenko cracks Axe with an open hand slap.
Kravchenko connects with a looping right hand.
A cross from Kravchenko lands.
Kravchenko looks to land a right hand but Axe moved out of range.
Axe slips under a jab from Kravchenko.
Axe is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kravchenko is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Axe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kravchenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Axe tries to clinch but Kravchenko moves out of range.
Axe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kravchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kravchenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Axe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kravchenko.
Axe misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Kravchenko.
Axe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kravchenko cracks Axe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Axe closes the distance and pushes Kravchenko back into the cage.
Kravchenko wants to break free but Axe has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axe taking a breather.
Kravchenko is looking to control Axe's arms but Axe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kravchenko has his back to the cage.
Axe is trying to stall.
Axe breaks from the clinch.
Dmitry Kravchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Axe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Axe throws an overhand right that lands on Kravchenko's shoulder, as Kravchenko tries to avoid the shot.
Kravchenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A slapping leg kick lands for Axe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kravchenko counters with a left and a right that stings Axe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Axe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kravchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Axe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kravchenko moves away.
A punch combination from Kravchenko misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Kravchenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Axe goes for a double leg but Kravchenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kravchenko continues to drive forward.
Kravchenko blocks the elbow strike.
Axe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Kravchenko.
Axe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kravchenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kravchenko misses the target.
Kravchenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Axe.
Axe throws a leg kick but Kravchenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kravchenko throws a series of strikes that have Axe backpedaling.
Kravchenko connects with a nice looking jab.
Axe lands a nice hook to Kravchenko's body. Kravchenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kravchenko misses with a straight right.
Kravchenko tries to bum rush Axe with a series of wild strikes but Axe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kravchenko lands an overhand right.
Axe is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from Kravchenko misses its intended target.
Kravchenko cracks Axe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Axe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Axe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kravchenko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Axe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Axe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Axe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Axe misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravchenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Axe on the side of the head.
Axe has managed to clinch.
Axe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kravchenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kravchenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kravchenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Axe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Axe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Kravchenko - just one landing.
Axe misses with a double jab.
Axe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Axe throws a head kick but Kravchenko moves out of range.
Kravchenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Kravchenko lands.
Axe blocks a jab.
Axe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kravchenko cracks Axe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some wild striking there from Axe.
Axe tries to clinch up but Kravchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Kravchenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Axe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kravchenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Axe takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravchenko tries to keep at a distance but Axe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kravchenko tries to circle away but Axe has him pinned against the cage.
Kravchenko is trying to break free.
Axe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Axe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kravchenko scores with a three punch combo!
Kravchenko works over Axe's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axe closes the distance and pushes Kravchenko back into the cage.
Axe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Axe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kravchenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Kravchenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kravchenko lands a lovely overhand right.
Axe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kravchenko circles away.
Dmitry Kravchenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Axe throws a leg kick
and Kravchenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Axe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kravchenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kravchenko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Axe needs to keep his hands up - Kravchenko had a free shot at his head there.
Kravchenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Axe back to the cage. Kravchenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kravchenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Axe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kravchenko but Kravchenko pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Axe misses with a double jab
and Kravchenko counters with a left and a right that stings Axe.
Axe is rocked!
Kravchenko lands a jab to the nose.
Axe is still on wobbly legs! Can Kravchenko finish him?
Kravchenko lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Axe goes down and covers up as Kravchenko starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Kravchenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesti Rautasavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Peterson's choice of entrance music: Immigrant Song - Led Zeppelin. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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213 lbs
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217 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernesti Rautasavo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adrian Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Rautasavo throws a hook but Peterson blocks it.
Rautasavo throws a big shot that misses.
Peterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rautasavo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~Abobomination Training $700 13 LEGIT elite coache in the buildup to the fight.
Peterson throws a right hand that Rautasavo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rautasavo also avoids with ease.
Rautasavo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Adrian Peterson has been cut.
Peterson throws a nice looking combination but Rautasavo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peterson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rautasavo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Peterson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rautasavo just stands there and leans against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rautasavo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Peterson is trying to break free.
Rautasavo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Peterson's face.
Rautasavo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Peterson with a big uppercut! Peterson tries to clinch up but Rautasavo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Peterson to the mat! Peterson covers up and Rautasavo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ernesti Rautasavo!
Adrian Peterson spoke after the fight, saying 'Non omnis moriare'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana has chosen Straight Outta Compton-N.W.A as his entrance music. George Montana is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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158 lbs
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160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Floyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Montana!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Floyd as he jumps to the side.
Floyd lands a high kick!
Floyd connects with an inside leg kick.
Montana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Floyd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Floyd scoring well with a low kick there.
Montana tries for a takedown but Floyd circles away easily
and Floyd counters with a good, hard body kick but Montana shrugs it off.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd scores with a head kick.
Floyd throws a leg kick which misses Montana's front leg but catches the back leg as Montana tries to avoid it.
Floyd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Montana shoots in for a double leg but Floyd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
John Floyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Montana.
Crunch! Floyd slams his shin into Montana's torso.
Floyd connects with an inside leg kick.
Floyd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Montana looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Montana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Floyd scores with a kick to the body.
Floyd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Floyd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Floyd lands with an overhand left.
Floyd scores with a leg kick.
Floyd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Montana.
Floyd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Floyd cracks a nice hook into Montana's ribs.
Floyd lands a big head kick that sends Montana tumbling to the mat! Floyd takes a step backwards and waves Montana back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Montana is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Floyd - that's a beauty! Montana is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Floyd can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Floyd!
John Floyd thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated George Montana had this to say: 'Damn'it'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Nogues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogues comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eminem- You Don't Know kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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24
194 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
183 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Great!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Nogues!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Great tries to clinch up but Nogues circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nogues is defended easily by Great.
Nogues throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Great's waist but Great gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nogues off to one side.
Great tries to bum rush Nogues with a series of wild strikes but Nogues uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Great cracks Nogues with a good jab.
Nice cross by Great.
Nogues checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from Great.
Nogues gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Great.
Great stuffs the takedown attempt from Nogues. Nogues gets slowly back to his feet.
Alexander Great has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rogerio Nogues.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Great slaps away a takedown attempt from Nogues, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nogues looks for a takedown but Great sprawls well.
Nogues blocks a head kick by Great.
Nogues shoots in but no luck this time.
Great lands the left hand.
Great lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Great.
Nogues is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Great tests Nogues's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nogues is still on wobbly legs! Can Great finish him?
Great tries to bum rush Nogues with a series of wild strikes but Nogues uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nogues fails with the takedown.
Nogues seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been told by Great's head coaches at Demon's Elite Gym (9 Elite) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nogues is trying desperately to land a takedown but Great is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Nogues.
Great swinging wildly here.
Great slaps away a takedown attempt from Nogues, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nogues slips a jab and a cross from Great.
Great defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nogues.
Rogerio Nogues seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Great fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nogues darts in looking for a takedown but Great gets double underhooks and turns Nogues into the cage.
Nogues tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nogues has clasped his hands together around Great's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nogues is looking to take a break and control but Great is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nogues tries for a kimura but Great is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Great gets back to half guard.
Great wants to improve his position but Nogues is controlling well.
Great is trying to stand back up but Nogues is controlling him
Great wants to improve his position but Nogues is controlling well.
Nogues uses his free foot to push down on Great's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Great.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogues looking to secure an arm triangle but Great defends it well.
Great is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Great looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Great is trying to get back to his feet but Nogues has full control of the position and if anything, Great has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Great is trying to defend against the choke here but Nogues has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Nogues Tightens the hold and Great taps out furiously! Nogues displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rogerio Nogues!
A victorious Rogerio Nogues thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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