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GFC 3: Toriyama vs Penn PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jessie Sherbang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Swan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. White guy's struggle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Jessie Sherbang has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jessie Sherbang seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jessie Sherbang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Swan!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sherbang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sherbang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sherbang misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swan.
Sherbang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Swan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sherbang tries to pull guard but Swan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Swan lands with a left to the head.
Swan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sherbang gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Swan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Soul Supremacy Fight Club - ELITE TRAINERS----$580. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sherbang is nestled in close to Swan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sherbang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherbang tries to stand but can't do so whilst Swan controls his leg.
Swan is looking to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Sherbang's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sherbang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sherbang lands a nice short elbow.
Swan pushes Sherbang off looking to stand but Sherbang dives back in and keeps control.
Sherbang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Swan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sherbang.
Sherbang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Swan is trying to stand up here but Sherbang is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherbang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sherbang not doing much here.
Sherbang working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sherbang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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. Sherbang connects with a nice short shot to Swan's temple.
Swan wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherbang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jessie Sherbang wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sherbang shoots for a takedown but Swan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Swan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sherbang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Swan's guard.
Sherbang slips nicely into half guard.
Sherbang is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherbang trying to pass the guard but Swan defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swan is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherbang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jessie Sherbang has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sherbang pushes Swan up against the cage in a clinch.
Sherbang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Swan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sherbang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sherbang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Swan won't be happy with that.
Swan wants to get back to his feet but Sherbang is dominant here and he's now got Swan's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jessie Sherbang dominated that round.
That's time! Sherbang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sherbang fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Swan to the ground. Sherbang is now in Swan's guard.
Sherbang lands a couple of elbows.
Swan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sherbang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Swan has eaten all the pies!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jessie Sherbang.
Swan moves in looking to clinch but Sherbang pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherbang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sherbang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Swan darts in trying to clinch
and Sherbang counters with a single leg into guard. Swan didn't expect that.
Sherbang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Swan has a closed guard, preventing Sherbang from standing up.
Sherbang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sherbang prevents Swan from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherbang creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sherbang prevents Swan from escaping the position.
Swan tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Swan is breathing heavily.
Sherbang biding his time, controlling Swan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swan fending off the submission attempt from Sherbang.
Swan has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Sherbang slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sherbang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Swan for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swan is trying to stand back up.
Sherbang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Swan can do to turn this around?
Sherbang scores with strikes from the back.
Sherbang biding his time, looking for the opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sherbang lands with a hammerfist to the side of Swan's head.
Swan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sherbang looking to break Swan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Swan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sherbang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sherbang looking to break Swan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Swan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sherbang will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jessie Sherbang dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Sherbang clinches.
Swan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Swan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sherbang has hold of one of Swan's legs. Swan is fighting the takedown attempt but Sherbang gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sherbang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Swan has a closed guard, preventing Sherbang from standing up.
Swan wants to stand but Sherbang is controlling the position.
Sherbang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sherbang postures up in Swan's guard and throws a big left but Swan blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherbang wants to get up but he can't break Swan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sherbang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We're going to have a standup here because Jessie Sherbang wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sherbang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Swan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sherbang stays in close to Swan's body and controls the position.
Swan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sherbang is stalling in the full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Jessie Sherbang wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Swan tries to clinch
and Sherbang counters with a shoot takedown. Swan fights it but they end up in guard.
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!
Sherbang postures up in Swan's guard and throws a big left but Swan blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherbang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Swan keeping full guard, as Sherbang tries to pass.
Sherbang wants to control from the top but Swan keeps moving.
Sherbang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Swan wants to stand and escape but Sherbang is having none of it.
Sherbang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sherbang wants to pass the guard but Swan is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jessie Sherbang just wasn't active enough.
Sherbang throws a nice looking combination but Swan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sherbang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Swan did well to prevent Sherbang getting side control.
Sherbang is working for a submission of some sort.
Sherbang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Swan!
Sherbang controlling from mount.
Swan tries to buck Sherbang off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherbang wants to control the pace but Swan is squirming around nicely.
Sherbang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Swan is bucking up trying to escape but Sherbang cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sherbang is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Swan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
It looks like Jon Swan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swan is in a horrible position here. Sherbang smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Swan is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swan is squirming around, avoiding Sherbang's attempts to control the action.
Jon Swan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jessie Sherbang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sherbang controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jessie Sherbang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sherbang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jessie Sherbang!
In defeat, Jon Swan stepped up to the mic, saying 'He beat me up... But I will come back stronger next time.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joey Durant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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164 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Durant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Green!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durant throws a head kick that misses.
Green throws a series of punches but Durant moves out of range.
Green fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Durant throws a lazy head kick
and Green counters with a body kick that stops Durant in his tracks momentarily.
Green misses with a takedown attempt - Durant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Green closes the distance and clinches.
Green is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Durant can't fight it off and eventually Green manages to take the fight to the floor. Durant looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Durant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Green sitting in guard here, content to control.
Green stands up and waves to Durant to follow him.
Green closes the distance and clinches.
Durant misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durant misses with a knee strike.
Green tries to land a knee to the head but Durant blocks with his arms.
Durant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Durant misses with a knee to the head.
Durant gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Green.
Joey Durant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Green.
Durant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Green has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Green is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
Green closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Durant's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Durant looking for a triangle here. Green is fighting it but it looks tight! Durant pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Green is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joey Durant!
A very excited looking Joey Durant rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Falrmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Faner (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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250 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Martin Falrmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moses Faner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falrmer tries to keep at a distance but Faner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Falrmer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Falrmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falrmer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faner.
A head punch on the inside from Falrmer fails to land.
Falrmer is looking to control Faner's arms but Faner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Falrmer has his back to the cage.
Falrmer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Faner.
Faner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Falrmer really is a fat lump.
Sloppy strikes from Falrmer. Those never looked like landing.
Faner looks to land a combination but Falrmer avoids it well.
Falrmer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Faner's head.
Faner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Falrmer circles away quickly and effectively.
Falrmer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Faner circles away quickly and effectively.
Faner looks to land a combination but Falrmer avoids it well.
Faner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Faner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Martin Falrmer has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falrmer throws a nice looking combination but Faner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Faner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Faner tries to close the distance and clinch but Falrmer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Falrmer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Faner throws a series of punches but Falrmer avoids them all with ease.
Falrmer misses the shot to the body.
Faner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Faner throws a nice looking combination but Falrmer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Falrmer slips a jab and a cross from Faner.
Faner looks winded!
Falrmer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Falrmer lands a slapping body shot.
Faner misses with a double jab.
Falrmer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Falrmer does no damage.
Faner instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Falrmer swings wildly with an uppercut but Faner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Faner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Faner.
Faner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Falrmer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Faner throws a right and a left that Falrmer avoids nicely.
Faner throws a nice looking combination but Falrmer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Falrmer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Falrmer.
Faner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Faner duly obliges.
Falrmer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Falrmer tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Faner misses.
Faner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Falrmer misses with the combination.
Moses Faner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Faner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falrmer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Falrmer. Those never looked like landing.
Faner lands a jab-cross combination.
Faner rushes Falrmer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Faner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Falrmer.
Faner blocks an uppercut.
Faner digs a right hand into Falrmer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Falrmer's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falrmer misses with a punch to the body.
Faner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Faner misses.
Faner throws a lazy right hand but Falrmer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Faner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Falrmer coming out on top.
Falrmer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Faner.
Faner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Falrmer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Faner lands a head shot.
Falrmer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faner stalks Falrmer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Falrmer's face. Falrmer staggers backwards, shaken.
Faner walks into a stiff left hand from Falrmer.
Falrmer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Faner circles away quickly and effectively.
Faner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Falrmer counters with a left and a right that stings Faner.
Faner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Falrmer loads up on a big right hand but Faner slips the punch.
Falrmer throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falrmer throws a series of punches but Faner avoids them all with ease.
Faner throws a right and a left that Falrmer avoids nicely.
Faner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falrmer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Faner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Falrmer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Faner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Falrmer fails to land with a series of punches.
Faner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Falrmer counters with a three punch combo that has Faner backing up. Faner nods at Falrmer to acknowledge the strikes.
Faner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Falrmer misses with a series of wild punches.
Falrmer throws a right hand that Faner ducks under and follows up with a left that Faner also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Falrmer as he connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Faner there.
Faner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Faner lands a really nice looking cross but Falrmer seems unphased.
Moses Faner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Falrmer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Falrmer misses with a two punch combination.
Falrmer drops his hands for a split second and Faner immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Falrmer face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Faner follows up with a right hand that knocks Falrmer into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Moses Faner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Terranova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Big booty bitches as his entrance music. Vinnie Terranova has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Terranova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicolas Smith!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terranova clinches.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Nicolas Smith has been cut.
Terranova lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Terranova gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Our sources have told us that Terranova has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Smith tries to pull guard but Terranova won't allow it.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Terranova is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vinnie Terranova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Smith.
Terranova lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
That has opened up Nicolas Smith's cut even more.
Terranova unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smith looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
The cut above Nicolas Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Terranova lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Terranova comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nicolas Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Terranova lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nicolas Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vinnie Terranova!
Vinnie Terranova decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Nicolas Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'Ech... Shit happens man... But I will be the GFC champ one day.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uzbek Krasavchik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanu Ogwonna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uzbek Krasavchik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kanu Ogwonna!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ogwonna clinches up against the cage.
Ogwonna ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ogwonna no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ogwonna 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.
Ogwonna wriggles free and stands up.
Ogwonna shoots in and bounces Krasavchik off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ogwonna must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krasavchik preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ogwonna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Krasavchik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ogwonna won't allow Krasavchik to get back to his feet.
Ogwonna throwing strikes but missing.
Ogwonna postures up and lands a big shot to Krasavchik's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasavchik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ogwonna trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ogwonna postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ogwonna prevents Krasavchik from getting back to his feet.
Ogwonna trying to control but Krasavchik is working from the bottom.
Ogwonna loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ogwonna tries to stand but Krasavchik is controlling from the bottom.
Ogwonna scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Krasavchik wants to stand up but Ogwonna is controlling him.
Ogwonna trying to control but Krasavchik is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogwonna is sitting in close to Krasavchik's body. Krasavchik has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ogwonna is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ogwonna is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Krasavchik.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Uzbek Krasavchik!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chaz Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hybrid System (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hybrid System will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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273 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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 Helsinki, Chaz Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hybrid System!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
System tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swanson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Swanson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but System does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
System is trying to stand.
System manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Swanson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
System misses with the head strike.
System misses with a short punch on the inside.
System swings wildly with an uppercut but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
System has a couple of punches blocked by Swanson.
System misses with a punch on the inside.
Swanson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed System clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
System looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Swanson lands punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
System looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Swanson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns System.
System holding both Swanson 's hands and preventing any damage.
Swanson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Swanson has System flattened out and is raining down punches.
Swanson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
System holding both Swanson 's hands and preventing any damage.
System looks winded!
Swanson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
System is trying to defend against the choke here but Swanson has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Swanson Tightens the hold and System taps out furiously! Swanson displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chaz Swanson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Radek Vagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Camacho (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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166 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radek Vagner!
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, Hector Camacho!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho tried to score with a low kick but Vagner checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vagner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick from Camacho misses.
Vagner moves out of range of the strikes.
Camacho lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vagner. Camacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camacho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Camacho throws a chopping leg kick but Vagner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Camacho does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vagner checks a leg kick.
Vagner tries to clinch but Camacho moves out of range.
Vagner tries to close the distance and clinch but Camacho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Camacho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vagner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vagner throws a jab when Camacho was well out of range.
Vagner clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho lands with a right to the head.
Camacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camacho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vagner backwards.
Vagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camacho's elbow.
Vagner is working Camacho over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Camacho.
Camacho lands a left hand.
Camacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camacho's elbow.
Camacho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camacho breaks from the clinch.
Hector Camacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vagner was well out of range. Poor timing from Camacho.
Camacho gets tackled into the cage by Vagner. Vagner maintains the clinch.
Vagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camacho can't find room to land a body shot as Vagner controls the action.
Camacho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Camacho keeps the fight on the outside.
Camacho tries to score with a low kick but Vagner moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Vagner blocks the leg kick.
Vagner closes the distance and clinches.
Camacho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vagner backwards.
Camacho misses with a punch on the inside.
Vagner can't find room to land a body shot as Camacho controls the action.
Vagner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Camacho controls his hands.
Vagner misses with a punch on the inside.
Camacho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camacho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Camacho - that landed with a thud.
Vagner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Camacho is trying to maintain a safe position but Vagner gets an underhook and turns Camacho into the cage.
Vagner blocking some punches.
Camacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camacho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Camacho.
Vagner blocks the body kick.
Camacho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho is looking to chop away at Vagner's legs.
Camacho keeps the fight on the outside.
Camacho throws a solid leg kick but Vagner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Camacho.
A swing and a miss from Camacho.
Camacho throws a low kick but Vagner moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vagner. Camacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vagner ducks under a wild hook from Camacho.
Camacho misses with a leg kick.
Camacho throws a body kick that misses.
Camacho misses with the combination.
A big left from Vagner misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vagner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vagner. Camacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vagner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camacho.
Vagner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheers as Camacho lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vagner doesn't seem phased though.
Vagner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vagner walks into a straight right hand from Camacho.
Vagner blocks a head kick by Camacho.
Vagner misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Camacho to counter with a crisp jab.
Camacho lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Camacho misses with a body shot.
Vagner checks a leg kick.
Vagner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camacho moves away.
Camacho tries to score with a low kick but Vagner moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Camacho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vagner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hector Camacho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camacho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Camacho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Camacho does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vagner tries to clinch there but Camacho circles away.
Vagner motions for Camacho to come forward. Vagner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vagner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vagner swings for the body but Camacho moves out of range.
Camacho checks the leg kick.
Vagner fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camacho.
Camacho will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Camacho bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vagner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho misses with the head strike.
Camacho has a couple of punches blocked by Vagner.
Vagner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Camacho.
Camacho tries to work over Vagner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camacho prevents Vagner from breaking the clinch.
Vagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camacho manages to break the clinch.
Vagner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Camacho counters with a left to the body.
Camacho lands a high kick!
Vagner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vagner doesn't manage to clinch there - Camacho circles away.
Camacho moves away from the strike by Vagner.
Camacho wants to slow Vagner down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vagner thows a body shot but no joy.
Camacho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Camacho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camacho throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vagner.
Vagner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Camacho misses with a head kick.
Vagner closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vagner.
Vagner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Camacho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Camacho misses with a low kick.
Vagner misses with a straight left.
Vagner tries to close the distance and clinch but Camacho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Camacho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Camacho tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vagner is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho misses with a looping right.
Camacho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vagner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vagner looks to land a left hand but Camacho moved out of range nicely.
Camacho misses with a kick to the body.
Camacho looks to land a body kick but Vagner moved away.
Vagner wants to clinch up but Camacho keeps it at a distance.
Camacho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Camacho avoids the body shot from Vagner.
Vagner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Camacho breaks the clinch.
Camacho throws a low kick but Vagner avoids it.
Vagner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Camacho. That one must have hurt.
Vagner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camacho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Camacho.
Camacho missing with a left hand there. Vagner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Camacho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vagner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Camacho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vagner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Vagner blocks the body kick.
Camacho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vagner is looking to wear down Camacho with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Camacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Camacho misses.
Vagner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Camacho.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Camacho checks a leg kick.
Vagner is looking to clinch but Camacho is avoiding it.
Vagner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Camacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Camacho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Camacho misses with a leg kick.
Vagner throws a body punch but Camacho moves out of range.
Camacho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vagner wants to clinch up but Camacho keeps it at a distance.
Vagner tries to clinch but Camacho is having none of it.
Vagner moves in looking to clinch but Camacho pushes him off.
Camacho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vagner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vagner misses with an uppercut.
Camacho throws out a leg kick but Vagner moves out of range and Camacho only half commits.
Camacho throws a leg kick which misses Vagner's front leg but catches the back leg as Vagner tries to avoid it.
Camacho throws a low kick but Vagner avoids it.
Vagner fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vagner checks a leg kick nicely.
Vagner tries to clinch up but Camacho circles away and keeps his distance.
Vagner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vagner tries to clinch but Camacho is having none of it.
Vagner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vagner lands with a shot to the body.
Vagner tries to clinch up but Camacho circles away and keeps his distance.
Camacho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vagner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Camacho is looking to slow Vagner down with leg kicks.
Camacho throws out a leg kick but Vagner moves out of range and Camacho only half commits.
Good work by Vagner as he checks the leg kick.
Camacho will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Camacho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho throws a solid leg kick but Vagner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Camacho.
Vagner misses with a wild body shot.
Camacho gets tackled into the cage by Vagner. Vagner maintains the clinch.
Camacho blocking some punches.
Camacho swings wildly with an uppercut but Vagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vagner.
Camacho misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vagner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vagner trying to stall but Camacho improves his position.
Vagner misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho avoiding damage as Vagner throws knees to the body.
Vagner is trying to stall.
Camacho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camacho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Camacho, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vagner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Camacho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vagner tries to clinch but Camacho moves away
and Camacho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vagner avoids a kick to the body.
Vagner tries to clinch
and Camacho counters with a body kick that stops Vagner in his tracks momentarily.
Vagner moves away from the strike by Camacho.
Camacho throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vagner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vagner misses the shot to the body.
Camacho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Camacho throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Camacho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Camacho throws a low kick but Vagner avoids it.
Camacho motions for Vagner to come forward. Camacho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Camacho misses with a low kick.
Vagner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Camacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vagner moves to clinch but Camacho breaks away
and Camacho counters with a nice leg kick.
Vagner tries to clinch but Camacho moves out of range.
Camacho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vagner checks it well.
Camacho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vagner misses the shot to the body.
Camacho is looking to slow Vagner down with leg kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Camacho throws a low kick but Vagner moves out of range easily.
Camacho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Radek Vagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hector Camacho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Camacho has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vagner wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Camacho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Camacho has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Camacho!
In his post fight interview, Hector Camacho gave a big smile as he said 'I am a fucking beast 3 days notice and I still kick ass. Like to thank my camp, Taco, Steel all the boys at the Brotherhood gym. I'm comin for that title, you better believe it. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spiral Stairs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov's entrance music is Hindabuilding. A fine choice. Spiral Stairs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
265 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spiral Stairs!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Volkov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stairs is looking to reverse the position.
Stairs struggling a bit here.
Stairs is looking for a sweep.
Stairs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Volkov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Volkov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stairs tries to get to full guard but Volkov has control of the leg.
Stairs moves into full guard.
Stairs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stairs has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Volkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov trying to control but Stairs is working from the bottom.
Stairs is pulling down on Volkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Volkov, at least for the moment.
Stairs 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.
Stairs controls Volkov momentarily but Volkov frees himself.
Volkov looking to sit in guard and control but Stairs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stairs with a nice head shot there.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Stairs from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stairs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volkov is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stairs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stairs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Volkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Volkov keeping full guard, as Stairs tries to pass.
Stairs slips nicely into half guard.
Volkov is refusing to be controlled, as Stairs sits in half guard.
Stairs frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Volkov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stairs on the ground.
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!
Volkov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stairs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Volkov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stairs is working for a kimura but Volkov is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stairs looks winded!
Stairs works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is looking for a sweep.
Volkov can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stairs wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Volkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Stairs in side control lands a decent elbow.
Volkov is trying to improve his position.
Stairs advances to mount.
Stairs wants to control the pace but Volkov is squirming around nicely.
Stairs is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Volkov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stairs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Volkov wants to control but Stairs is having none of it.
Stairs lands a nice shot to the head.
Stairs is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Volkov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Stairs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stairs working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Volkov is looking to improve his position but Stairs isn't that keen on the idea.
Stairs avoids the attempt from Volkov to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spiral Stairs dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Volkov lands a really nice looking cross but Stairs seems unphased.
Volkov throws a right and a left that Stairs avoids nicely.
Volkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Volkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Volkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stairs's guard.
Stairs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Volkov is aware though and is defending well.
Volkov passes into half guard.
Stairs is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Stairs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Volkov is working away from the top position though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stairs keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stairs manages to get to full guard.
Stairs working for a triangle but Volkov defends it easily.
Stairs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Volkov throws an elbow that misses. Stairs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Volkov's guard. Nice move by Stairs!
Stairs trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stairs pushes down on Volkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stairs works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stairs is stalling here but it's allowed Volkov to get half guard.
Volkov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stairs wants to control but Volkov is keeping him busy.
Volkov taking some punishment here, with Stairs in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Volkov wants to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stairs working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Stairs is controlling the pace.
Stairs is looking to advance position but Volkov won't allow it.
Volkov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stairs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stairs wants to take a breather but Volkov is having none of it.
Stairs is working for a submission of some sort.
Stairs is breathing heavily.
Stairs wants to pass the guard but Volkov is defending well.
Stairs wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Stairs prevents Volkov from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov wants to get back to full guard.
Volkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stairs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stairs's back!
Volkov doesn't have the hooks in and Stairs manages to turn into his guard.
Stairs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stairs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stairs distracts Volkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stairs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Volkov looking to control.
Volkov wants to sweep but no luck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stairs wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Volkov has his foot on Stairs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stairs works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spiral Stairs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Stairs dodges the punch combination from Volkov.
Stairs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stairs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volkov keeps working.
Stairs tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stairs has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Volkov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Volkov regains half guard.
Stairs wants to control but Volkov is keeping him busy.
Stairs seems to be working for a kimura but Volkov defends the submission attempt.
Volkov is refusing to be controlled, as Stairs sits in half guard.
Stairs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Volkov has hold of Stairs's hands but Stairs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov looking for submissions off his back.
Volkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stairs is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Volkov!
Volkov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stairs landing punches.
Stairs is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Volkov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Volkov stops Stairs from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Stairs takes Volkov's back.
Stairs controlling from the back.
Volkov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Stairs.
Spiral Stairs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stairs keeps control of the position as Volkov tries to break free.
Stairs lands a shot to the head.
Stairs is not going to allow Volkov to sit and survive in this position.
Volkov tries to escape the position.
Volkov prevents Stairs from getting a body triangle.
Stairs is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Volkov is in a bad position with Stairs working for a choke. Volkov manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Volkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stairs keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Stairs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Stairs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stairs has a closed guard, preventing Volkov from standing up.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stairs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Volkov!
Volkov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Volkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stairs pulls his head out easily.
Stairs is taking a breather. Volkov 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.
Volkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Stairs.
Volkov tries to get to full guard but Stairs has control of the leg.
Alexander Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stairs is looking to take a break and control but Volkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spiral Stairs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stairs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spiral Stairs!
After winning the bout, Spiral Stairs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Alexander Volkov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, tonight he was better than me.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Toriyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toriyama comes to the cage accompanied by Maino - Remember My Name. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Takeshi Toriyama!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toriyama darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Steel Penn is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Toriyama is tapping! Great win for Steel Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). The Steel Penn!
The Steel Penn is the new welterweight champion!
The Steel Penn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Takeshi Toriyama had this to say: 'It's sad that I couldn't get the belt and become the first ever GFC Welterweight champion. Penn is a good fighter, good man, all respect to him, he earned it rightfully and deserved that. '.
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