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LMS 2nd War PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Otto Kekalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Dead & Buried as his entrance music. Justin Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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186 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Otto Kekalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Jones!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kekalainen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kekalainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kekalainen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kekalainen tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kekalainen breaks from the clinch.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Kekalainen back into the cage.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kekalainen throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Kekalainen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Kekalainen feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Kekalainen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kekalainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kekalainen looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kekalainen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kekalainen advances position into side control!
Kekalainen with the ground and pound but Jones regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jones is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kekalainen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kekalainen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kekalainen lands a nice shot to the head.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Kekalainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kekalainen thowing shots but they're missing.
Kekalainen dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kekalainen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kekalainen landing strikes from the mount.
Kekalainen looking to finish Jones with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jones!
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kekalainen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kekalainen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Kekalainen's attempts to control the action.
Kekalainen with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kekalainen takes Jones's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Kekalainen has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Kekalainen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kekalainen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kekalainen has Jones flattened out and is raining down punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kekalainen misses with a punch to the head.
Kekalainen lands a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Kekalainen 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.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Kekalainen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones looks to land a combination but Kekalainen avoids it well.
Kekalainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kekalainen closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Kekalainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kekalainen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kekalainen is taking a breather. Jones 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.
Kekalainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kekalainen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kekalainen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Kekalainen stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Kekalainen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kekalainen manages to mount him!
Otto Kekalainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kekalainen controlling from the full mount.
Kekalainen punching from mount but Jones doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kekalainen content just to control the position here.
Kekalainen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kekalainen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kekalainen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kekalainen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jones manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kekalainen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Kekalainen dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kekalainen has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Kekalainen is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kekalainen jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones wants to stand but Kekalainen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kekalainen seems keen to control Jones's posture.
Kekalainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kekalainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kekalainen has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Kekalainen looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Otto Kekalainen wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kekalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Kekalainen moves out of range easily.
Kekalainen has a takedown stuffed.
Kekalainen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kekalainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto Kekalainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kekalainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kekalainen tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kekalainen to the ground. Kekalainen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kekalainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones leaves Kekalainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kekalainen tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kekalainen defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kekalainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones tries to clinch but Kekalainen moves out of range.
Kekalainen closes the distance and clinches.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kekalainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kekalainen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kekalainen seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is staying active underneath Kekalainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kekalainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Kekalainen is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones tries to roll over but Kekalainen keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kekalainen content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otto Kekalainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kekalainen, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Kekalainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Best Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Best Man will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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184 lbs
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200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Best Man!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost dives in and scores a takedown into Man's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Frost advances to half guard.
Man taking some punishment here, with Frost in his half guard.
Man is staying active underneath Frost, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frost is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Man is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Frost!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Frost thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dereck Hosholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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300 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dereck Hosholt!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hosholt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hosholt slows the pace down in half guard.
Hogan pushes Hosholt off looking to stand but Hosholt dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogan wants to control but Hosholt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hogan wants to sweep but Hosholt has passed to side control!
Hosholt is looking to take a break and control but Hogan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hogan wants to control but Hosholt postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosholt controlling from side mount.
Hogan wants to control but Hosholt postures up.
Hogan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hosholt looks winded!
Hogan moves into full guard.
Hogan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hosholt on the ground.
Hosholt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hogan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hosholt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hosholt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hogan looking to control.
Hosholt trying to control but Hogan is working from the bottom.
Hogan is looking to stand up but Hosholt isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hosholt wants to pass the guard but Hogan is keeping the position.
Hogan is trying to control the position but Hosholt postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Henry Hogan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hogan misses with a low kick as Hosholt jumps back.
Henry Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hogan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hogan manages to end up in side control.
Hogan taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hogan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hosholt 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.
Hogan trying to control the action but Hosholt is working from the bottom.
Hosholt is letting Hogan control him for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hogan landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hogan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt
and Hosholt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hosholt has eaten all the pies!
Hogan is staying active underneath Hosholt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hogan wants to get back to his feet.
Hosholt wants to pass the guard but Hogan is defending well.
Hogan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hosholt is keen to just control but Hogan is a slippery customer.
Hosholt is breathing heavily.
Hogan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dereck Hosholt was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hogan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hosholt did well to prevent Hogan getting side control.
Hosholt is staying active underneath Hogan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hogan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hosholt is trying to control but can't.
We've been hearing that Hogan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hogan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hogan is thwarting Hosholt's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hosholt moves in looking to clinch but Hogan pushes him off.
Hogan misses with a wild combination.
Hosholt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hogan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hosholt is working away from the top position though.
Hogan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hogan actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan missing with punches from the bottom.
Hosholt prevents Hogan from standing back up.
Hogan controlling the position for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hogan is refusing to be controlled, as Hosholt sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hosholt blocks the body kick.
Hogan throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Dereck Hosholt has been cut.
Hogan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hogan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hogan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan shoots in for a takedown but Hosholt shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hogan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hosholt being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hogan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dereck Hosholt'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. This is the final round!
Hogan shoots in and bounces Hosholt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hosholt trying to control the position.
Hogan wants to stand but Hosholt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hogan trying to control but Hosholt is working from the bottom.
Hosholt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hogan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Hosholt keeps moving.
Hogan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Henry Hogan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hogan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hogan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hogan is looking to stand up but Hosholt won't let him.
Hogan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hogan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hogan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Henry Hogan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hogan clinches up against the cage.
Hogan avoiding damage.
Hogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan doesn't manage to clinch there - Hosholt circles away.
Hogan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hosholt circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hogan.
Hosholt swinging wildly here.
We've been informed that Hosholt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hosholt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hogan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hogan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hosholt swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Hogan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan lands with a nice body punch.
Hogan misses with a body kick.
Hogan closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan has Hosholt pushed against the cage.
Hogan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hogan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hogan drives through and clinches with Hosholt against the cage.
Hosholt blocks a body shot from Hogan.
Hosholt is trying to stall.
Hogan pulls guard effortlessly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hogan keeping moving, preventing Hosholt from controlling successfully.
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!
Hosholt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hogan is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Hogan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hogan 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Hogan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gab Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 2 and Gab Contreras. Rickenbacker v.2's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Back Stabber!. This should be fireworks!
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28
180 lbs
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32
145 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gab Contreras!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Rickenbacker v.2 there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That kick from Rickenbacker v.2 tenderised Contreras's leg. Contreras is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rickenbacker v.2 looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Contreras is fending him off so far but Rickenbacker v.2 persists. Nope, Contreras circles away and we're back to standing.
Rickenbacker v.2 throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Contreras's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rickenbacker v.2!
Contreras shoots in for a takedown but Rickenbacker v.2 shows good takedown defense.
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!
Contreras looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Contreras gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters with a good, hard body kick but Contreras shrugs it off.
Contreras looks winded!
A punch combination from Rickenbacker v.2 misses.
Contreras takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Contreras gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rickenbacker v.2 to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rickenbacker v.2 content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rickenbacker v.2 puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rickenbacker v.2 is working for a kimura but Contreras is defending it quite comfortably.
Contreras throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rickenbacker v.2 is trying to work for a kimura but Contreras is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rickenbacker v.2 trying to mount his opponent but Contreras defends it.
Contreras punching from the bottom.
Contreras misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras wants to get back to full guard.
Contreras tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Contreras missing with punches from the bottom.
Rickenbacker v.2 throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rickenbacker v.2 wants to free his trapped foot but Contreras is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rickenbacker v.2 seems to be looking for submissions.
Contreras is defending against the submission attempts here by Rickenbacker v.2.
Rickenbacker v.2 wants to work for an arm triangle but Contreras is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Contreras tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Contreras regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rickenbacker v.2 engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickenbacker v.2 passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Contreras throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Rickenbacker v.2 manages to pass to side control.
Contreras is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rickenbacker v.2 off and has taken his back!
Rickenbacker v.2 looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Contreras misses with punches from the back.
Rickenbacker v.2 is trying to get back to his feet but Contreras has full control of the position and if anything, Rickenbacker v.2 has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rickenbacker v.2 covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Rickenbacker v.2 avoids the strikes from Contreras.
Contreras landing with strikes.
Contreras is punishing Rickenbacker v.2 with some ground and pound.
Contreras landing with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rickenbacker v.2 can't escape the position.
Rickenbacker v.2 covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Contreras somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Contreras missing with strikes.
Contreras is punishing Rickenbacker v.2 with some ground and pound.
Contreras connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Rickenbacker v.2 to escape the position.
Contreras connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Rickenbacker v.2 to escape the position.
Rickenbacker v.2 covering up well and avoiding damage.
Contreras scores with punches from the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Contreras is throwing shots to the body but Rickenbacker v.2 manages to wriggle free. Contreras pounces on him again and ends up in Rickenbacker v.2's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rickenbacker v.2 looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Contreras shoots and misses
and Rickenbacker v.2 counters with a thumping low kick.
Rickenbacker v.2 stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rickenbacker v.2 wants it to stay on the feet.
Rickenbacker v.2 feints and then cracks Contreras's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Contreras down.
Contreras blocks the body kick.
Crunch! Rickenbacker v.2 slams his shin into Contreras's torso.
Rickenbacker v.2 shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Contreras as he avoids it easily.
Rickenbacker v.2 closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rickenbacker v.2 landing knees to the head.
Rickenbacker v.2 scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras is looking for a takedown.
Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gab Contreras.
Contreras is breathing heavily.
Contreras is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rickenbacker v.2 is defending well.
Rickenbacker v.2 connects with a knee to the head.
Contreras is rocked!
Rickenbacker v.2 taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Contreras is still on wobbly legs! Can Rickenbacker v.2 finish him?
Rickenbacker v.2 breaks the clinch.
Contreras ducks into an uppercut from Rickenbacker v.2 and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gibson Rickenbacker v.2!
A less than humble Gibson Rickenbacker v.2 misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Braydon Lee Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ca Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ca Chulainn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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182 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Braydon Lee Key!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ca Chulainn!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Chulainn finds it's way through Lee Key's defenses.
A slow jab from Lee Key misses its intended target.
Lee Key darts in looking for a takedown but Chulainn gets double underhooks and turns Lee Key into the cage.
Lee Key tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chulainn lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Chulainn.
Chulainn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chulainn just leaning against Lee Key, taking a breather.
Chulainn lands a nice uppercut.
Chulainn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chulainn misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Chulainn.
Chulainn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chulainn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chulainn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee Key takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee Key tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braydon Lee Key. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chulainn digs a right hand into Lee Key's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee Key's gas tank.
A short right from Chulainn on the inside.
A body shot lands from Chulainn.
Chulainn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee Key is trying to break the clinch but Chulainn is controlling him.
Chulainn manages to break the clinch.
Chulainn tries to bum rush Lee Key with a series of wild strikes but Lee Key uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee Key takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chulainn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chulainn cracks Lee Key with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chulainn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee Key dives in for a single leg takedown but Chulainn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chulainn lands with a left to the head.
Chulainn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee Key is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Chulainn to keep the fight standing.
Chulainn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Chulainn.
Chulainn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Chulainn.
Lee Key is breathing heavily.
Chulainn pushes Lee Key back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee Key takes a shot to the head.
Chulainn scores with a shot to the side of Lee Key's head.
Chulainn struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee Key controls his hands.
Chulainn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee Key shoots in and drives through. Chulainn sprawls well.
Chulainn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee Key.
Chulainn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee Key looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chulainn forces Lee Key back against the cage and clinches.
Chulainn is working Lee Key over against the cage.
Lee Key takes a shot to the head.
Chulainn lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chulainn.
A hook to the body from Chulainn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chulainn working hard to break the clinch.
Chulainn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chulainn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chulainn.
Lee Key is rocked!
Lee Key takes a shot to the head.
Oh Lee Key is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chulainn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee Key looking for a takedown.
Good body shot from Chulainn.
Chulainn lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Chulainn.
Lee Key seems to have got his legs back now.
Chulainn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chulainn unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lee Key! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Chulainn is unloading with more strikes now! Lee Key drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ca Chulainn!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kid Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shigeo Miyato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vera comes into the arena with You are just a JOKE! blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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177 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
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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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kid Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shigeo Miyato!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miyato is trying to defend but Vera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Vera is working for a submission of some sort.
Miyato moves into full guard.
Miyato wants to sweep here but Vera controlling him for the moment.
Vera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miyato has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyato is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miyato is looking for a triangle but Vera pushes his legs off easily.
Vera sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyato manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vera manages to get himself to full guard.
Vera working a defensive guard here.
Miyato drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vera looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vera looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vera!
Miyato tries to improve position but can't.
Vera tries to advance to mount but Miyato denies him.
Miyato managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vera.
Miyato tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Vera presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyato tries to reverse the position but Vera maintains control.
Vera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyato sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miyato wants to sweep but Vera has passed to side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vera decides to stand back up. Vera steps back and let's Miyato get back to his feet.
Vera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Miyato sneaks back into half guard.
Vera is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vera prevents Miyato from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyato keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyato is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyato keeps trying to improve his position.
Kid Vera has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Miyato gets caught napping as Vera dives in and scores a takedown. Miyato manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miyato has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyato wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyato is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Vera rolls with it to try and escape but Miyato cranks on the arm and Vera is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shigeo Miyato!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean McMorrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustaffa Spliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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36
273 lbs
34 - 15 - 0 |
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185 lbs
24 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
34 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean McMorrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustaffa Spliff!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Spliff misses.
Spliff goes for a double leg but McMorrow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McMorrow continues to drive forward.
McMorrow working aggressively here.
McMorrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spliff looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McMorrow lands a shoulder strike.
McMorrow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Spliff.
McMorrow wants a takedown.
McMorrow turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Spliff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spliff takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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!
Spliff sneaks back into half guard.
McMorrow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McMorrow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spliff manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McMorrow postures up in Spliff's guard and throws a big left but Spliff blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMorrow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spliff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McMorrow defends well.
McMorrow throwing strikes but missing.
McMorrow throwing strikes from guard but Spliff blocks nicely.
McMorrow with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMorrow with a flurry of punches that miss.
McMorrow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spliff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spliff looking for a sweep. Not yet Spliff, not yet.
McMorrow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McMorrow is looking to work some ground and pound but Spliff has wrist control.
McMorrow won't allow Spliff to sweep him here.
McMorrow postures up in Spliff's guard and throws a big left but Spliff blocks it.
McMorrow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spliff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMorrow postures up and lands a big shot to Spliff's brow.
Spliff has momentary wrist control but McMorrow slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spliff is on top in guard.
Spliff trying to control but McMorrow is working from the bottom.
McMorrow has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McMorrow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spliff wants to control from the top but McMorrow keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Spliff's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spliff works over McMorrow with some ground and pound from guard.
Spliff connects with a couple of short punches.
McMorrow 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliff scoring with some ground and pound.
Spliff looking to sit in guard and control but McMorrow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McMorrow throwing strikes from guard but Spliff blocks nicely.
McMorrow postures up in Spliff's guard and throws a big left but Spliff blocks it.
McMorrow works over Spliff with some ground and pound from guard.
Spliff has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McMorrow doesn't defend quickly enough and Spliff has managed to lock this one up! Can McMorrow escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Spliff on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mustaffa Spliff!
After the big win, Mustaffa Spliff made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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