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AoC 20 -- Kings Tourney 2.5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gage Bonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shakim Goethe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonds comes to the cage accompanied by Breaking Benjamin - I Will Not Bow. Shakim Goethe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gage Bonds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shakim Goethe!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonds gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goethe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Goethe has eaten all the pies!
Bonds throws a head punch that misses.
Goethe prevents the takedown attempt.
Goethe looking to throw knees to the head but Bonds is blocking nicely.
Bonds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goethe tries to clinch there but Bonds circles away.
Goethe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bonds's calf.
Goethe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bonds sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bonds moves in looking to clinch but Goethe pushes him off.
Bonds wants to clinch but Goethe slips to the side
and Goethe counters with a single leg into guard. Bonds didn't expect that.
Bonds wants to get back to his feet but Goethe passes into half guard.
Goethe lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonds wants to control but Goethe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonds tries to get to full guard but Goethe has control of the leg.
Goethe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bonds defends it well.
Bonds tries to get to full guard but Goethe has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goethe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Goethe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bonds throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonds makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Goethe tries to keep at a distance but Bonds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bonds throws a head punch that misses.
Bonds looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bonds as Goethe tries to tie him up.
Bonds manages to break the clinch.
Goethe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bonds is breathing heavily.
Goethe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonds keeps the fight on the outside.
Goethe closes the distance and clinches up with Bonds, looking for a takedown. Goethe pushes Bonds against the cage but Bonds circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Goethe is looking to clinch but Bonds is avoiding it.
Bonds tries to clinch but Goethe moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goethe.
Goethe fails to land the takedown.
Gage Bonds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shakim Goethe.
Bonds wants to clinch
and Goethe moves into the clinch.
Bonds manages to break the clinch.
Goethe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Goethe moves into the clinch.
Goethe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Goethe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Goethe jumps guard but Bonds stands there with Goethe around his waist. Goethe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonds is fighting off a takedown attempt but Goethe is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bonds to the mat. Bonds regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Goethe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Goethe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bonds pushes Goethe off and gets back to his feet.
Bonds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Goethe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonds has closed the distance and engaged Goethe in a clinch.
Bonds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Bonds does no damage.
Bonds looks to clinch
and Goethe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goethe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bonds wants to stand and escape but Goethe is having none of it.
Goethe won't allow Bonds to sweep him here.
Bonds wants to get back to his feet but Goethe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Goethe throws a big right hand that misses.
Bonds pushes Goethe off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonds darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bonds prevents Goethe from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonds is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shakim Goethe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bonds looks to land a combination but Goethe avoids it well.
Bonds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bonds wants it to stay on the feet.
Bonds shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goethe fails with the takedown.
Goethe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bonds pushes Goethe off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bonds looks to clinch
and Goethe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bonds will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonds kicks Goethe off and gets to his feet.
Goethe stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonds. Bonds gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goethe fails to land the takedown.
Gage Bonds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shakim Goethe.
Goethe lands a jab to Bonds's midsection.
Bonds with a lazy takedown attempt
and Goethe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goethe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Goethe lands in his opponent's guard.
Bonds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goethe is controlling him.
Bonds has a closed guard, preventing Goethe from standing up.
Goethe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonds is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonds is looking to stand up but Goethe isn't so interested in that idea.
Goethe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bonds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bonds scores with a nice shot.
Bonds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Goethe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bonds darts in and clinches Goethe up against the cage.
Goethe is trying to break the clinch but Bonds is controlling him.
Goethe is trying to drag Bonds to the mat but Bonds just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonds is working for takedown but Goethe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goethe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bonds breaks from the clinch.
Goethe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bonds in his tracks.
Bonds tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goethe swivels and escapes.
Gage Bonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonds looks to land a combination but Goethe avoids it well.
Goethe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonds closes the distance but Goethe moves to the side
and Goethe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Goethe tries to pull guard but Bonds holds him up against the cage and eventually Goethe drops back down to his feet.
Bonds manages to break the clinch.
Goethe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonds darts in and clinches Goethe up against the cage.
Bonds is trying to force a seperation but Goethe has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goethe is trying to force a seperation but Bonds has the dominant position.
Bonds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bonds gets underhooks to prevent Goethe's takedown attempt.
Bonds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goethe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Goethe is trying to control the action in half guard but Bonds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bonds on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goethe stops Bonds from getting back to his feet.
Shakim Goethe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goethe trying to control the action but Bonds is working from the bottom.
Goethe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonds. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goethe stops Bonds from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goethe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonds keeps working.
Bonds looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shakim Goethe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bonds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goethe tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonds closes the distance looking to clinch
and Goethe moves into the clinch.
Bonds is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Goethe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bonds manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Bonds does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goethe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goethe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonds swivels and escapes.
Bonds closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goethe gets underhooks to prevent Bonds's takedown attempt.
Goethe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gage Bonds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shakim Goethe.
Goethe has Bonds pressed against the cage, preventing Bonds from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goethe moves into the clinch successfully.
Bonds breaks from the clinch.
Bonds takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goethe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Goethe is trying to control. Bonds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goethe lands with a punch from half guard.
Bonds is trying to stand up here but Goethe is controlling him well.
Goethe trying to control the action but Bonds is working from the bottom.
Bonds looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonds missing with punches from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bonds gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bonds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goethe tries to keep at a distance but Bonds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goethe works on Bonds's body with a couple of short punches.
Bonds wants to get back to striking at distance but Goethe won't allow it.
Bonds is trying to break the clinch but Goethe is controlling him.
Bonds keeps control of Goethe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goethe tries for a takedown but Bonds manages to get underhooks.
Goethe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bonds wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bonds tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goethe breaks from the clinch.
Goethe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goethe makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bonds really felt that one!
Goethe fails with a takedown attempt.
Goethe swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonds.
Bonds rushes Goethe and presses him up against the cage.
Goethe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bonds gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bonds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goethe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goethe shoots in but no luck this time.
Goethe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bonds lands with a nice combination. Goethe backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goethe.
Goethe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bonds counters with a nice double leg into side control. Goethe won't be happy with that.
Bonds decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Goethe rushes Bonds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Goethe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonds just stands there and leans against the cage.
Goethe is trying to break free.
Bonds breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goethe leaves Bonds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bonds stuffs the takedown.
Bonds closes the distance but Goethe moves to the side
and Goethe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bonds is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Goethe forces Bonds back against the cage and clinches.
Gage Bonds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shakim Goethe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goethe takes a shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gage Bonds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goethe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shakim Goethe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antek Chmielewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chmielewski comes into the arena with PC Park- Klatka blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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263 lbs
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267 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent 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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antek Chmielewski!
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, Ray Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Chmielewski shakes it off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chmielewski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Chmielewski. Chmielewski gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chmielewski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Chmielewski.
Chmielewski shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antek Chmielewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chmielewski shoots in but no luck this time.
Chmielewski looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Jackson wants to slow Chmielewski down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Chmielewski slips the punch.
Chmielewski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chmielewski walks into a left hand.
Chmielewski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chmielewski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson lands the left hand.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chmielewski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chmielewski could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Chmielewski moved out of range nicely.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chmielewski takes one to the side of the head.
Chmielewski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chmielewski is breathing heavily.
Jackson is looking to get back to is feet but Chmielewski passes into side control.
Chmielewski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chmielewski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Chmielewski trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chmielewski working away.
Chmielewski working the ground and pound but Jackson is defending the strikes.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chmielewski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chmielewski throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Chmielewski's head back.
Chmielewski drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chmielewski at a distance.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ray Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Jackson.
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chmielewski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chmielewski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chmielewski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson thuds a left hand into Chmielewski's body.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Antek Chmielewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Jackson coming out on top.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Chmielewski's ribs.
Jackson catches Chmielewski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson looks to land a combination but Chmielewski avoids it well.
Chmielewski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chmielewski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chmielewski takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson jabs at Chmielewski's body.
Chmielewski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Jackson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Chmielewski's defenses.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Chmielewski's ribs.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chmielewski dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
Nice jab there from Jackson.
Chmielewski dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Chmielewski's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antek Chmielewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jackson, as that shot connected.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chmielewski doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Chmielewski backs away looking to recover.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chmielewski moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Chmielewski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chmielewski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson tests Chmielewski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chmielewski walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a jab. Chmielewski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chmielewski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chmielewski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chmielewski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Chmielewski takes one to the chin there.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson tests Chmielewski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson cracks Chmielewski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chmielewski's hands.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Chmielewski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Chmielewski avoids them all with ease.
Jackson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to de liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Chmielewski shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Chmielewski blocks a head kick by Jackson.
A clash of legs there as Chmielewski blocks the low kick.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chmielewski.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Chmielewski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chmielewski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Chmielewski misses with a combination
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson misses with a hook. Chmielewski ducked under it nicely.
Chmielewski fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Chmielewski moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chmielewski tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chmielewski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Chmielewski's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Chmielewski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tests Chmielewski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson with a hook.
Chmielewski walks into a jab.
Chmielewski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chmielewski.
Chmielewski throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chmielewski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antek Chmielewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Chmielewski shakes it off.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson lands a jab to Chmielewski's midsection.
Chmielewski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chmielewski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chmielewski cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jackson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chmielewski tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chmielewski has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ray Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chmielewski is working to tighten is grip on Jackson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jackson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Chmielewski is really squeezing tight and eventually Jackson passes out! Chmielewski breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Antek Chmielewski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zakary Gamburyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohamad Taufik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taufik has chosen I Came To Play - Downstaits as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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Counter striker
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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 New York, Zakary Gamburyan!
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, Mohamad Taufik!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamburyan misses with a series of wild punches.
Gamburyan throws a series of punches but Taufik moves out of range.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Taufik has eaten all the pies!
Some wild striking there from Gamburyan.
A punch combination from Taufik misses.
A punch combination from Gamburyan misses.
Taufik shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taufik trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamburyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gamburyan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taufik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gamburyan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gamburyan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taufik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gamburyan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taufik is controlling him.
Taufik trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamburyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gamburyan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taufik stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gamburyan connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Mohamad Taufik has been cut.
Zakary Gamburyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taufik tries to clinch there but Gamburyan circles away.
Gamburyan throws a monster overhand right that drops Taufik! Gamburyan follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zakary Gamburyan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julien Abessera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hillbilly Deluxe. Max Michaels has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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217 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Max Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julien Abessera!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Julien Abessera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abessera has Michaels up against the cage in a clinch.
Michaels digs a right hand underneath Abessera's ribcage. Abessera let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Michaels is leaning against Abessera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abessera is leaning against Michaels and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abessera misses with a knee strike.
Michaels misses with a short punch on the inside.
Michaels presses Abessera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Abessera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Michaels lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abessera backwards.
Abessera taking a breather.
Abessera tries a body shot but Michaels blocks it.
Michaels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Michaels on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Michaels lands a shot to the body.
Abessera pushes off an throws an elbow but Michaels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Michaels has hold of one of Abessera's legs. Abessera is fighting the takedown attempt but Michaels gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Michaels postures up in Abessera's guard and throws a big left but Abessera blocks it.
Michaels sitting in guard here, content to control.
Michaels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Michaels content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Michaels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abessera is pulling down on Michaels's head to control his posture.
Michaels stopping the sweep attempt from Abessera.
Michaels lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Abessera is trying to keep Michaels in close.
Abessera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Michaels scoring with punches to the head and body.
Michaels showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Michaels throws and elbow that misses. Abessera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Michaels's guard. Nice move by Abessera!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels has his foot on Abessera's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abessera works his way back into a safe position though.
Abessera looking to pass the guard.
Abessera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Abessera wants to control from the top but Michaels keeps moving.
Abessera looking to improve position, pressing down on Michaels's thigh with his hand. Michaels seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Abessera paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Abessera's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Michaels picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Max Michaels!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between KB Blair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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Experienced |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, KB Blair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Law!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blair attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Law fails with the takedown.
Law throws a series of punches but Blair moves out of range.
Blair avoids the body shot from Law.
Law misses with a few strikes there.
Law fails to land the takedown.
Law will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
KB Blair has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Law.
Law misses with the combination.
Law tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Law.
Law will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by Blair.
Law misses with a double jab
and Blair makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Law looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blair throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Law's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Law duly obliges.
Blair jabs Law right on the nose. Law blinks but takes it well.
It looks like The Law has been cut.
Law throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blair counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Law is rocked!
Law tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blair counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Law falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). KB Blair!
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