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MMM Fight Night #2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naolo Chin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Naolo Chin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Bones!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chin is looking for a sweep.
Chin wants to control but Bones postures up.
Bones tries to stand but Chin is controlling his head.
Chin is looking for a sweep.
Chin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chin is trying to maintain the position but Bones is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chin is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Chin manages to get to full guard.
Chin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Chin wants to control but Bones passes easily into half guard.
Bones wants to get back to his feet.
Chin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bones's back!
Bones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chin is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Bones trying to control the position but Chin manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chin missing with strikes.
Bones trying to control the hands but Chin breaks the grip.
Chin keeps control of the position as Bones tries to break free.
Bones avoids the strikes from Chin.
Chin lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Chin.
Can Bones hold on?! Chin is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Chin lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Chin controlling well, preventing Bones from escaping the position.
Bones looks gassed!
Bones trying to control the hands but Chin breaks the grip.
Chin trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chin is hanging on to Bones's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chin controlling the position well here. Bones rolled but Chin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bones trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Chin punches the canvas rather than the man.
Bones is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naolo Chin 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.
Bones shoots in for a double leg but Chin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chin swats away the attempt to clinch by Bones.
Chin lands a glancing blow to the side of Bones's head.
Bones throws a nice looking combination but Chin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Bones.
Chin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bones throws a hook to the side of Chin's head but Chin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chin forces Bones back against the cage and clinches.
Chin is working for takedown but Bones is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chin digs a right hand underneath Bones's ribcage. Bones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bones is breathing heavily.
Chin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naolo Chin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bones as he jumps to the side.
Bones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chin closes the distance and clinches up with Bones, looking for a takedown. Chin pushes Bones against the cage but Bones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bones swivels and escapes.
Bones throws a series of punches but Chin moves out of range.
Bones tries to keep at a distance but Chin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chin manages to break the clinch.
Chin misses with a double jab
and Bones counters with a single leg into guard. Chin didn't expect that.
Bones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chin has his foot on Bones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bones works his way back into a safe position though.
Chin looking for a sweep. Not yet Chin, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones postures up.
Chin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bones stops Chin from standing up.
Bones wants to get up but he can't break Chin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Bones frees his head nicely. Oh but Chin has switched to an armbar! Bones is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Naolo Chin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Lyman (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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Lyman!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lyman.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lyman.
Lyman avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lyman is defending well for now.
Lyman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nelson trying to land knees to the body.
Lyman managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
Nelson is pressed up against the cage. Lyman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nelson down to the mat. Nelson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lyman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Nelson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyman avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lyman.
Lyman wants to clinch.
Lyman closes the distance but Nelson moves to the side
and Nelson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nelson.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Lyman avoids the damage to the body.
Lyman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nelson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nelson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lyman.
Nelson looking to throw knees to the head but Lyman is blocking nicely.
Lyman managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
Nelson avoiding damage as Lyman throws knees to the body.
Nelson landing knees to the body.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nelson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lyman.
Nelson avoiding damage as Lyman throws knees to the body.
Lyman tries to pull guard but Nelson holds him up against the cage and eventually Lyman drops back down to his feet.
Hoy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Lyman.
Nelson throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lyman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nelson's brow.
Lyman tries to pull guard but Nelson won't allow it.
Lyman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nelson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lyman.
Nelson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lyman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lyman is defending well for now.
Lyman tries to stall but Nelson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nelson missing with knees to the body.
Lyman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nelson looking to throw knees to the head but Lyman is blocking nicely.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lyman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a head kick but Lyman moves out of range.
Nelson moves into range and clinches up with Lyman.
Lyman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nelson stands up and waves to Lyman to follow him.
Lyman wants to clinch but Nelson slips to the side
and Nelson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lyman goes for a takedown attempt but Nelson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nelson gets a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lyman misses with a knee strike.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lyman avoids it.
Lyman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nelson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nelson missing with knees to the body.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lyman is defending well for now.
Lyman missing with knees to the body.
Lyman misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nelson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Lyman.
Lyman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lyman lands a knee to the body.
Nelson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
Lyman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lyman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lyman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nelson missing with knees to the body.
Lyman is pushing Nelson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lyman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lyman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nelson smiles and moves away.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Look low, kick high! Nelson uses the oldest trick in the book to send Lyman tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Nelson is absolutely delighted - when Lyman wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hoy Nelson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rory Markman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Powers (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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Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Markman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Powers!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers misses with a head kick.
Markman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Powers did well to prevent Markman getting side control.
Markman lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Markman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Powers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Powers taking some punishment here, with Markman in his half guard.
Powers is trying to stand up here but Markman is controlling him well.
Still in half guard, Markman seems content to control.
Markman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Markman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Powers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Markman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Markman lands strikes from half guard.
Powers is trying to stand back up but Markman is controlling him
Powers is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Markman lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers taking some punishment here, with Markman in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Markman lands a nice short elbow.
Powers is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Markman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Markman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Markman 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.
Markman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Powers is rocked!
Markman slips a nice elbow through Powers's hands, connecting with Powers's forehead.
Powers is still in real trouble! Can Markman finish him?
Markman not doing much here.
Powers seems to have recovered his senses.
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. Markman connects with a nice short shot to Powers's temple.
Markman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Markman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Markman winds up and cracks Powers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Markman working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Markman is working for a submission of some sort.
Markman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Powers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Powers is trying to escape back to his feet but Markman uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powers is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Markman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Markman scoring with punches from side control.
Powers is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Markman landing a few strikes.
Markman prevents Powers from escaping the position.
Powers looks gassed!
Markman moves into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers is bucking up trying to escape but Markman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Markman lands a big elbow - Powers is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Powers is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Rory Markman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ja Mt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ja Mt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ja Mt!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hopkins circles away.
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hopkins grinds an elbow into Mt's temple.
Mt tries to buck Hopkins off but Hopkins is having none of it.
Mt taking punishment in the form of punches.
It looks like Ja Mt 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!
Hopkins scores with punches from side control.
Mt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hopkins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mt is rocked!
Hopkins cracks Mt with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Hopkins immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Mt is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Hopkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Hopkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanley Oakley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanley Oakley is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hanley Oakley!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oakley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oakley there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Hanley Oakley has been cut.
Hanley Oakley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis drops Oakley with a beautiful combination! Oakley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Davis is looking for the KO!
Oakley is rocked!
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Oakley is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him?
The fight stays on the outside here - Oakley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oakley seems to have recovered his senses.
Davis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Davis Rushes Oakley and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Oakley is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Davis Piles on the pressure and Oakley crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Davis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antara Messersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kwanzu Mfume (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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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antara Messersmith!
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, Kwanzu Mfume!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messersmith lands a big head kick that sends Mfume tumbling to the mat! Messersmith takes a step backwards and waves Mfume back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mfume is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Messersmith.
Messersmith tries to close the distance and clinch but Mfume swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mfume steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Messersmith.
Mfume takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Messersmith! Mfume is out on his feet! Messersmith rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Mfume is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Mfume is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antara Messersmith!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Borinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack McClusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Borinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack McClusky!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClusky slaps away a takedown attempt from Borinski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McClusky drops Borinski with a beautiful combination! Borinski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McClusky is looking for the KO!
Borinski is rocked!
It looks like Igor Borinski has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McClusky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Borinski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borinski dodges the punch combination from McClusky.
McClusky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borinski seems to have got his legs back now.
McClusky swinging wildly here.
McClusky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McClusky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borinski.
McClusky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McClusky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McClusky takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Igor Borinski's cut is getting worse.
McClusky fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borinski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McClusky.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Borinski is defended easily by McClusky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Borinski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borinski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Borinski.
Borinski slips a jab and a cross from McClusky.
McClusky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borinski could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Borinski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from McClusky misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Borinski.
McClusky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McClusky misses with the combination.
McClusky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borinski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McClusky misses with a straight left.
Borinski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McClusky.
McClusky jabs at Borinski's body.
McClusky takes a swing at Borinski's ribcage but misses.
A jab from McClusky does it's job there.
Borinski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McClusky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from McClusky does no damage.
Borinski misses with a takedown attempt - McClusky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from McClusky misses.
A punch lands to the side of McClusky 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McClusky throws a series of punches but Borinski moves out of range.
Jab by McClusky.
Borinski moves into the clinch successfully.
McClusky gets through Borinski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McClusky wants to break free but Borinski has control.
Borinski letting McClusky take a breather here.
McClusky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McClusky is trying to break the clinch but Borinski has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClusky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McClusky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McClusky throws a right and a left that Borinski avoids nicely.
Borinski closes the distance and clinches up with McClusky, looking for a takedown. Borinski pushes McClusky against the cage but McClusky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from McClusky does no damage.
McClusky looks to land a combination but Borinski avoids it well.
Borinski fails with a takedown attempt.
Borinski moves away from the strike by McClusky.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McClusky throws a right and a left that Borinski avoids nicely.
McClusky throws a nice looking combination but Borinski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McClusky looks gassed!
McClusky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McClusky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Borinski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A combination from McClusky does no damage.
Borinski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McClusky.
McClusky throws a series of punches but Borinski moves out of range.
McClusky throws a right hand that Borinski ducks under and follows up with a left that Borinski also avoids with ease.
McClusky just misses with a punch to the body.
Borinski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McClusky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Borinski circles away quickly and effectively.
McClusky moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jack McClusky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borinski moves into range and clinches up with McClusky.
McClusky stops a takedown attempt from Borinski.
McClusky is trying to break free.
Borinski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McClusky uses from the top position.
Borinski striking off his back but it's not causing McClusky any problems.
McClusky is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClusky won't allow Borinski to sweep him here.
Borinski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Borinski looking to control and managing it successfully.
McClusky holds on for dear life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McClusky tries to hold on but Borinski pushes him away.
Borinski trying to control but McClusky is having none of it.
Borinski sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borinski trying to control but McClusky is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Borinski jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McClusky is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McClusky and Borinski has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Borinski stands up and beckons McClusky to his feet.
Jack McClusky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McClusky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack McClusky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Igor Borinski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McClusky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McClusky looks to land a combination but Borinski avoids it well.
McClusky misses with a few strikes there.
McClusky fails to land with a series of punches.
Borinski fails with an attempt to clinch.
McClusky drops Borinski with a beautiful combination! Borinski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McClusky is looking for the KO!
A punch combination from McClusky misses.
McClusky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McClusky drops Borinski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Borinski looks back up at him and smiles so McClusky waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Igor Borinski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
McClusky tries to bum rush Borinski with a series of wild strikes but Borinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McClusky throws a right and a left that Borinski avoids nicely.
McClusky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McClusky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Borinski has a takedown stuffed.
McClusky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borinski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jack McClusky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borinski slips under a jab.
McClusky misses with a two punch combination.
McClusky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McClusky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McClusky tries to bum rush Borinski with a series of wild strikes but Borinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Borinski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McClusky tries to roll over but Borinski keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClusky is staying active underneath Borinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Borinski is really struggling to control McClusky but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Borinski is looking to stall here but McClusky recovers full guard.
McClusky has his hands on Borinski's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borinski wants to control from the top but McClusky keeps moving.
Borinski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McClusky's guard.
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.
Borinski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Borinski is looking to take a break and control but McClusky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McClusky holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jack McClusky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Let's hope that McClusky has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack McClusky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McClusky 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack McClusky!
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FIGHT
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bradley James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Wizard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bradley James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edgar Wizard!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to clinch but Wizard moves out of range.
James forces Wizard back against the cage and clinches.
James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wizard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wizard gets underhooks to prevent James's takedown attempt.
James successfully pulls guard.
James throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wizard drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Wizard off! Wizard jumps back into James's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wizard looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is trying to control the position but Wizard postures up.
Wizard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed James's guard.
James has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wizard is working away from the top position though.
Wizard is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but James still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, James has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
James stands up and we're back to a striking position.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Wizard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James wants to clinch.
James wants to clinch up but Wizard keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
James tries to clinch but Wizard moves out of range.
James tries to clinch up.
Wizard stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wizard is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Wizard circles away and we're back to standing.
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wizard squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James get's back to his feet.
James bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
James scores with punches from side control.
Wizard looks gassed!
James decides to stand back up. James steps back and let's Wizard get back to his feet.
Wizard avoids the head kick by James.
Wizard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wizard pushes James off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wizard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
James with a poor takedown
and Wizard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in James's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wizard is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! James is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! James has escaped and now he's on top!
Wizard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst James is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley James dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Wizard, looking for a takedown. James pushes Wizard against the cage but Wizard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wizard shoots and misses
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wizard did well to prevent James getting side control.
James prevents Wizard from standing back up.
James wants to pass the guard but Wizard is defending well.
Wizard is breathing heavily.
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wizard is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James escapes and gets back to his feet.
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.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Wizard does a little dance to reset his feet.
James is looking to clinch.
James shoots and misses
so Wizard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James 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.
Wizard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wizard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wizard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James controls Wizard momentarily but Wizard frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
James tries to clinch but Wizard moves out of range.
James works Wizard's body with a nice hook.
James tries to clinch but Wizard moves away
so Wizard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wizard manages to get himself to full guard.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Wizard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Wizard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wizard swivels and escapes.
James shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wizard is trying to defend but James finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
James thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wizard's head.
James looking for a submission but Wizard manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
James has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands a couple of elbows.
Wizard wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
James trying to control but Wizard is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James stands up from Wizard's guard - James perhaps looking for a knockout.
James with a poor takedown
and Wizard counters with a nice double leg into side control. James won't be happy with that.
James is looking to reverse the position.
Wizard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. James knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wizard tries for a kimura but James is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wizard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. James doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wizard.
James tries to roll over but Wizard keeps him under control.
Wizard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. James doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wizard.
Wizard is pressing down on James's thigh, looking to free his foot. James is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wizard seems to be looking for submissions.
Wizard is looking for a kimura but James is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wizard to get the leverage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
James throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
James moves into the clinch.
James jumps guard and drags Wizard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wizard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but James manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wizard has James in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bradley James.
I think James has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Edgar Wizard!
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FIGHT
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