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GKNY 10 - Shin Vs Skywalker PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reverend Sin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Holland (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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23
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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203 cm
18
235 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reverend Sin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Holland!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sin cracks Holland with a nice body shot.
Sin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holland misses with the head strike.
Sin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holland backwards.
Sin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holland is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Sin.
Holland wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holland wants to break free but Sin has control.
A frustrated look appears on Holland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sin is leaning against Holland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holland looks winded!
A frustrated look appears on Holland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sin scores a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Sin misses with a punch to the body.
Sin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holland prevents a body shot from Sin.
Nice body punch from Sin - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Sin.
Sin lands a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Sin.
Sin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sin lands a good knee to the midsection. Holland won't want to take too many of those.
A left hand lands to the body for Sin.
Sin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sin lands a right hand.
Sin digs a right hand into Holland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holland's gas tank.
A short right from Sin.
A right hand to the body from Sin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holland or not.
Sin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Sin on the inside.
Sin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holland backwards.
Sin lands an elbow inside that Holland shrugs off.
Holland wants to break free but Sin has control.
Sin misses with a body punch.
Sin pushes Holland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sin.
A right handed body shot lands from Sin.
Sin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holland's elbow.
Sin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sin crunches a lovely knee into Holland's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sin presses Holland against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sin lands a shot to the body.
Sin landing knees to the body.
Sin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short body shot lands from Sin as the two fighters clinch.
Sin working Holland over with knees to the body.
Sin can't find room to land a body shot as Holland controls the action.
Holland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sin's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sin.
A shot in the inside from Sin.
Sin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holland in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Sin scores with a knee to the head.
Sin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holland backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin cracks Holland with a nice body shot.
Sin lands with a right to the head.
Sin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sin scores with a shot to the side of Holland's head.
Sin lands with a light punch inside.
Sin lands with a right to the head.
Sin landing knees to the body.
Sin working Holland over with knees to the body.
Holland is trying to break free.
Sin is leaning against Holland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Sin on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sin crunches a lovely knee into Holland's ribcage.
Sin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holland takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reverend Sin dominated that round.
That's time! Sin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sin closes the distance and pushes Holland back into the cage.
Sin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hollands head.
Sin lands an elbow inside that Holland shrugs off.
A left hand lands to the body for Sin.
Sin working Holland over with knees to the body.
Sin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holland backwards.
Sin lands a body shot.
Sin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sin.
Knees to the body from Sin.
A hook to the body from Sin.
A right hook to the body lands for Sin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sin scores with a shoulder strike.
Sin lands an uppercut.
Sin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holland is breathing heavily.
Sin lands a right hand.
Sin working Holland over with knees to the body.
Holland takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sin landing knees to the body.
Sin tries to work over Holland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Sin.
A shot in the inside from Sin.
Sin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sin lands a left hand.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holland blocking some punches.
Sin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sin lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Sin.
Holland prevents a body shot from Sin.
Sin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sin lands a shoulder strike.
Sin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sin lands a body shot.
Sin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holland can do to turn this around?
Sin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holland's elbow.
A short left from Sin.
Sin lands a nice shot to the body.
Sin crunches a lovely knee into Holland's ribcage.
Sin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holland backwards.
Sin misses with a punch to the body.
Holland takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holland in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sin.
Sin lands a knee to the body.
Sin crunches a lovely knee into Holland's ribcage.
Sin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sin tries to work over Holland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holland backwards.
Sin has Holland pressed against the cage, preventing Holland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sin misses with the head strike.
Sin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sin lands with a light punch inside.
Sin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holland backwards.
Reverend Sin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holland prevents a body shot from Sin.
Holland working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sin.
Sin working Holland over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sin digs a right hand into Holland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holland's gas tank.
Sin lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sin.
Sin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holland or not.
Sin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holland in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sin tries a body shot but Holland blocks it.
Sin landing knees to the body.
Sin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holland backwards.
Sin can't find room to land a body shot as Holland controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reverend Sin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Holland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sin tries to clinch up but Holland circles away and keeps his distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Sin!
Sin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sin tries to work over Holland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sin lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Sin.
Sin tries to work over Holland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Sin.
Sin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Holland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holland backwards.
Sin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees to the body from Sin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holland in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sin lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin swings wildly with an uppercut but Holland uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sin.
Sin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Holland swings wildly with an uppercut but Sin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sin lands a right hand.
Sin tries to throw a body punch but Holland avoids it by throwing Sin back against the cage.
Sin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holland misses with the head strike.
Holland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sin.
Sin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holland in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sin - that landed with a thud.
Sin tries to work over Holland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Sin.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sin obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sin obliges.
Sin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sin lands a body punch.
Sin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sin tries to throw a body punch but Holland avoids it by throwing Sin back against the cage.
Sin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sin cracks Holland with a nice body shot.
Sin lands a body shot.
Sin works on Holland's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Sin.
Sin lands a body punch.
Sin misses with a punch to the body.
Sin landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Holland blocks it with crossed arms.
Holland trying to control the position but instead, Sin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Holland into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sin gets through Holland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sin lands a right hand.
Sin lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holland is trying to force a seperation but Sin has the dominant position.
Sin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Sin.
Sin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holland backwards.
Sin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sin misses with some punches.
Holland tries to throw a body punch but Sin avoids it by throwing Holland back against the cage.
Holland is trying to stall.
Justin Holland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holland misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reverend Sin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sin 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:24
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:24
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reverend Sin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davey Linster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davey Linster will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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295 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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25
265 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davey Linster!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linster tries to clinch but Bennett is having none of it.
It looked like Bennett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bennett looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Linster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Linster shoots in looking for a takedown but Bennett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Linster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Linster closes the distance and clinches.
Bennett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bennett tries for a takedown but Linster manages to get underhooks.
Linster wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Linster to work.
Bennett wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bennett blocks it with crossed arms.
Linster's coach down at School of Hard Knocks was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Linster's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Linster with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Linster gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bennett.
Bennett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Linster is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Linster prevents a takedown attempt there.
Linster is pressed up against the cage. Bennett has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Linster down to the mat. Linster avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Linster throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two 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.
Linster shoots for a takedown but Bennett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bennett misses the target.
Bennett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bennett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Linster 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.
Bennett seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Linster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bennett defends it nicely.
Linster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bennett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Bennett misses the target.
Linster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bennett is looking for a counter combo.
Linster misses with a double jab.
Bennett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Linster tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linster is looking to clinch but Bennett is avoiding it.
Bennett seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Linster looks for a takedown but Bennett sprawls well.
Bennett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Linster closes the distance and clinches.
Linster slows down the pace here.
Linster is trying to force a seperation but Bennett has the dominant position.
That's four 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.
Bennett tries for a takedown but Linster manages to get underhooks.
Bennett tries to score a body lock takedown but Linster shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Linster wants to break free but Bennett has control.
Bennett prevents Linster from breaking the clinch.
Linster is trying to push Bennett away but Bennett has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Linster throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Linster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bennett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A frustrated look appears on Linster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bennett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Linster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Linster slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davey Linster dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Linster throws a sloppy head kick and Bennett moves out of range easily.
Linster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Linster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bennett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Linster shoots in and drives through. Bennett sprawls well.
It looked like Bennett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Linster.
Linster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bennett defends it nicely.
As Linster backs away, Bennett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linster misses with a low kick as Bennett jumps back.
A quick step to the side and Bennett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Linster tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linster shoots in for a takedown but Bennett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Michael Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davey Linster.
Linster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bennett was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bennett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Linster moves into the clinch.
Linster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bennett looking for a takedown.
Linster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Linster wants to break free but Bennett has control.
Bennett lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Linster keeps working.
Linster makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Linster.
Linster keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
Linster is trying to keep Bennett in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linster keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.
Bennett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bennett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Linster looking to control.
Bennett stands and throws Linster's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bennett is looking to take a break and control but Linster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bennett throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bennett trying to control the position but Linster is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Bennett crashes against the mat.
Linster is trying to buck Bennett off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bennett is looking to take a break and control but Linster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Linster misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Linster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bennett as he avoids it easily.
Linster scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bennett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Linster.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Linster wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bennett dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bennett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Linster misses with a two punch combination.
Bennett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Linster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bennett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bennett tried to counter with a leg kick but Linster avoided it.
Linster has managed to clinch.
Bennett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Linster is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bennett avoiding damage as Linster throws knees to the body.
Bennett can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett letting Linster take a breather here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Linster tries to break the clinch but Bennett is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linster tries to circle away but Bennett has him pinned against the cage.
Linster prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Linster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bennett has Linster pressed against the cage, preventing Linster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Linster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Linster wants to get back to striking at distance but Bennett won't allow it.
Bennett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Linster gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Linster.
Linster lands with a light punch inside.
Bennett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Linster after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Linster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Linster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Linster jumps into guard, dragging Bennett to the mat.
Linster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Linster keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
Bennett looking to pass the guard.
Bennett is looking to advance position but Linster has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Linster throws some wild stikes that Bennett manages to avoid easily.
Linster looking to control but Bennett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Linster throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Linster looking to ground and pound but Bennett is blocking nicely.
That's four 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.
Linster throwing strikes here but Bennett is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bennett takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Linster unloading with bombs!
Linster can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bennett is looking to escape.
Linster is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bennett can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davey Linster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Linster has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davey Linster!
After winning the bout, Davey Linster thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kev Rubio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubio comes to the cage accompanied by turn down for what. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kev Rubio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Gates!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gates instigates a clinch.
Rubio turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rubio working away.
Rubio goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gates has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rubio but great work by Gates.
Gates goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rubio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gates but great work by Rubio.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gates is looking to regain half guard here but Rubio keeps moving and retains side control.
Gates is trying to control Rubio's posture but Rubio avoids it.
Rubio controlling the position from side mount.
Rubio is looking to take a break and control but Gates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gates is looking for a sweep.
Gates wants to control but Rubio postures up.
What's Gates going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Rubio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gates tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gates gets back to half guard.
Gates trying to control from the bottom.
Rubio is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gates still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gates has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Gates tries for a kimura but Rubio is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio is trying to get back to his feet.
Gates tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gates trying to control the action but Rubio is working from the bottom.
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.
Rubio takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gates tries to stand but Rubio is controlling his head.
Gates working the strikes but Rubio uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gates is looking to take a break and control but Rubio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gates trying to mount his opponent but Rubio defends it.
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 Kev Rubio will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rubio shoots in looking for a takedown. Gates tries to sprawl out of it but Rubio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gates manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gates gets a clinch.
Gates pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gates is on top in guard.
Gates gets to his feet. Rubio looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubio avoids the head kick by Gates.
Rubio gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rubio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gates sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rubio somewhat.
Gates is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rubio with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gates jumps guard but Rubio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gates manages to break the clinch.
Gates doesn't manage to clinch there - Rubio circles away.
Rubio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rubio moves out of range of the body kick from Gates.
Gates lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rubio circles away quickly and effectively.
Gates shoots in but no luck this time.
Rubio tries to counter by clinching up but Gates breaks away and moves out of range.
Gates slaps away a takedown attempt from Rubio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kev Rubio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubio fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rubio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kev Rubio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gates tries to avoid it but Rubio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gates to the ground. Gates escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rubio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gates.
Gates defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rubio.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gates! But no joy.
Gates throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Rubio's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Gates dives in looking to finish as Rubio flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Gates's strikes! Gates is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Rubio's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Rubio was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Gates!
Jim Gates thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Kev Rubio spoke after the fight, saying 'i did my best and i give it all but next time i will win '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skeng Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Milano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milano is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sandaless - Głową w mur. Artur Milano told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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215 lbs
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217 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skeng Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Milano!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milano wants to clinch but Man slips to the side
so Man counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Man throws a big right hand that misses.
Man trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Man postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Man thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milano trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Milano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Man in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Milano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Man passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Man passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Milano!
Man jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Milano manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Milano, who protects the arm well.
Milano felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Man wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Milano, who protects the arm well.
Man thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Man working away.
Man in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Man misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Man is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Milano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Milano defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Milano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Milano tries to bench press Man off him but Man keeps the position.
Man is working to tighten his grip on Milano's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Milano has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Man is really squeezing tight and eventually Milano passes out! Man breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Skeng Man!
An out of breath and clearly excited Skeng Man thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Modified Horse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Raphsody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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182 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Modified Horse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Raphsody!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raphsody lands a nice shot to the body.
Horse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Raphsody misses.
Raphsody throws a solid leg kick but Horse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raphsody.
Sloppy strikes from Raphsody. Those never looked like landing.
Raphsody throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raphsody has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Raphsody defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Horse.
Horse misses with a low kick as Raphsody jumps back.
Horse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raphsody misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raphsody takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raphsody now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Horse gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Modified Horse has been cut.
Horse shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Raphsody sprawls well. Raphsody wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Horse gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Modified Horse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raphsody misses with a series of wild punches.
Horse checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raphsody misses with a looping right.
A left and a right from Raphsody both land. Nice combination.
Raphsody lands a nice shot that snaps Horse's head back.
Raphsody throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Raphsody throws a combination. Horse tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horse blocks a jab.
Horse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raphsody throws a series of strikes that have Horse backpedaling.
Raphsody's corner calls for a 1-2. Raphsody obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnny Raphsody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raphsody goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Horse drops down looking for a counter takedown but Raphsody sprawls and moves away.
Horse avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horse tries a head kick but it misses.
Raphsody misses with the combination.
Horse seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Horse looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A right-left combo lands from Raphsody.
Horse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raphsody drops Horse with a beautiful combination! Horse stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Raphsody is looking for the KO!
Horse is rocked!
Raphsody is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Horse hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny Raphsody!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Drummond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Kowalczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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242 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Conrad Drummond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcin Kowalczyk!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drummond throws a body kick that misses.
Drummond lands with a shot to the body.
Drummond throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kowalczyk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Drummond is in Kowalczyk's guard.
Drummond sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kowalczyk's guard.
Drummond moves nicely into side control.
Drummond tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Drummond working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kowalczyk seems a little lost for a moment, as Drummond dominates the positioning.
Drummond in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalczyk regains half guard, as Drummond was trying to land strikes.
Kowalczyk is in trouble now - Drummond has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drummond is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Drummond controlling his opponent.
Drummond misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kowalczyk looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drummond raining down shots from the mount!
Drummond is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Drummond extends the arm and Kowalczyk is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conrad Drummond!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Przepiorka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Roc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enzo Roc told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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28
181 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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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
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piotr Przepiorka!
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, Enzo Roc!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Przepiorka tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roc defends well and Przepiorka ends up having to push Roc into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Przepiorka avoids the body shot from Roc.
Roc lands a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Przepiorka gets tackled into the cage by Roc. Roc maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Roc's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Przepiorka wants a takedown but no success here.
Przepiorka prevents Roc from breaking the clinch.
Przepiorka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roc gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Przepiorka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Przepiorka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roc's efforts to push away.
Przepiorka prevents Roc from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roc tries to break free but Przepiorka pushes him back against the cage.
Przepiorka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roc's efforts to push away.
Roc is pressed up against the cage. Przepiorka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roc down to the mat. Roc avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Przepiorka feints and as Roc raises his hands in defense, Przepiorka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Przepiorka distracts Roc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Przepiorka prevents Roc from getting back to his feet.
Przepiorka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Przepiorka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roc wants to get back to his feet but Przepiorka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Przepiorka is looking to work some ground and pound but Roc has wrist control.
Przepiorka is in close to Roc's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Przepiorka pushes down on Roc's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Przepiorka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roc's head.
Przepiorka slips a nice elbow through Roc's hands, connecting with Roc's forehead.
Przepiorka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roc has managed to free his arm - good work.
Przepiorka prevents Roc from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Przepiorka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Przepiorka passes to full mount!
Przepiorka 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.
Przepiorka working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Roc in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Przepiorka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Roc is rocked!
Przepiorka dominating with strikes here.
Roc is still in real trouble! Can Przepiorka finish him?
Przepiorka is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Roc goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Przepiorka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Piotr Przepiorka!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adlan Amagov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Goss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amagov's entrance music is The Doors - Riders On the Storm. A fine choice. 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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22
170 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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26
184 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adlan Amagov!
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, Alex Goss!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amagov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goss avoids the body shot from Amagov.
Amagov looks to land a combination but Goss avoids it well.
Amagov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goss manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Goss has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Adlan Amagov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goss dives in for a single leg takedown but Amagov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Amagov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Amagov misses with a few strikes there.
Goss is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Goss tries for a takedown but Amagov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Amagov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amagov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goss moves out of range as Amagov strikes.
Amagov sets himself, and Goss steps forward looking for the clinch! Amagov avoids it this time.
Amagov throws a right and a left that Goss avoids nicely.
Goss gets tackled into the cage by Amagov. Amagov maintains the clinch.
Amagov stops a takedown attempt from Goss.
Adlan Amagov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Goss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amagov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goss fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Amagov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Goss jumps guard but Amagov stands there with Goss around his waist. Goss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Goss tries to score a body lock takedown but Amagov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Come on Amagov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Goss blocks a body shot from Amagov.
Goss on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goss goes for a takedown in the clinch but Amagov prevents it.
Amagov effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amagov stops a takedown attempt from Goss.
Amagov tries to work over Goss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goss avoiding damage as Amagov throws knees to the body.
Amagov just leaning against Goss, taking a breather.
Goss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Amagov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Amagov misses with some punches.
Amagov controlling the action here for a moment.
Amagov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Amagov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Goss is trying to pull guard but Amagov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Amagov is pressed up against the cage. Goss has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Amagov down to the mat. Amagov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goss swats away the attempt to clinch by Amagov.
Amagov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amagov tries to clinch up but Goss circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amagov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amagov tries to clinch but Goss is having none of it.
Goss is looking for the big counter here.
Goss darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Amagov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amagov tries to clinch there but Goss circles away.
Amagov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goss has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Amagov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amagov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amagov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Goss keeps the fight on the outside.
Amagov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Amagov defends it well.
Goss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amagov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amagov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amagov tries to clinch there but Goss circles away.
Goss wants to counter with a clinch but Amagov pushes him away.
Amagov has managed to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goss jumps guard but Amagov stands there with Goss around his waist. Goss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Amagov gets through Goss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adlan Amagov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Amagov wants to clinch.
Goss tries to bum rush Amagov with a series of wild strikes but Amagov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amagov moves into the clinch successfully.
Goss wants a takedown but no success here.
Amagov stalling against the cage.
Amagov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Amagov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goss's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Goss is trying to pull guard but Amagov has him pressed against the cage.
Amagov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goss's elbow.
Adlan Amagov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Amagov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goss up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goss wants a takedown.
Adlan Amagov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Goss.
Amagov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Amagov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Amagov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Amagov lands a nice shot to the body.
Amagov tries a body shot but Goss blocks it.
Amagov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Amagov lands with a right to the head.
Goss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Goss jumps guard but Amagov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Amagov lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amagov leaning against his opponent.
Amagov is stalling here.
Goss tries to pull guard but Amagov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Amagov is struggling to control the position.
Goss tries to pull guard but Amagov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Goss jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Amagov walks away with a smile on his face. Goss gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Goss looks for a takedown but Amagov sprawls well.
Adlan Amagov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amagov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adlan Amagov is winning the standup battle so far.
Goss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amagov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goss blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amagov is looking to clinch.
Amagov misses with a few strikes there.
Amagov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goss tries to counter with a clinch but Amagov shakes him off and moves away.
Amagov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goss moves out of range of the leg kick from Amagov.
Amagov doesn't manage to clinch there - Goss circles away.
No joy there for Amagov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goss swats away the attempt to clinch by Amagov.
Goss is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Amagov's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goss in particular looking to stall.
Amagov wants to get back to his feet.
Goss trying to control the pace.
Goss winds up and cracks Amagov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goss moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adlan Amagov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Amagov. Those never looked like landing.
Amagov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goss can do to turn this around?
Amagov darts in and clinches Goss up against the cage.
Goss tries for a takedown. No joy.
I was talking to Amagov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Goss works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Goss won't allow Amagov to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goss's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goss is looking to work some ground and pound but Amagov has wrist control.
Goss sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goss lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amagov keeping full guard, as Goss tries to pass.
Goss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Goss sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goss trying to control but Amagov is working from the bottom.
Amagov has his feet on Goss's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Goss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amagov manages to avoid it.
Amagov wants to clinch up but Goss keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amagov throws an overhand right that lands on Goss's shoulder, as Goss tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Goss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Amagov moves in looking to clinch but Goss pushes him off.
Amagov has Goss up against the cage in a clinch.
Goss tries to pull guard but Amagov won't allow it.
Goss blocks an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Goss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Adlan Amagov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Goss.
Goss gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Goss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Amagov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Amagov is trying to stand back up but Goss is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amagov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goss.
Goss working over Amagov with some ground and pound. Amagov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Goss thows a huge punch but Amagov dodges it nicely.
Goss has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goss is trying to control the action in half guard but Amagov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Amagov is trying to stand.
Goss drops an elbow to the side of Amagov's head.
Amagov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goss.
Goss content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alex Goss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goss missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Adlan Amagov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amagov pushes Goss off looking to stand but Goss dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amagov wants to clinch up but Goss keeps it at a distance.
Goss wants to counter the offense by Amagov and move into the clinch position.
Amagov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goss can pounce on him.
Adlan Amagov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goss keeps the fight on the outside.
Goss looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Amagov connects with an inside leg kick.
Amagov moves into the clinch successfully.
Goss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Amagov missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goss wants a takedown but no success here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Amagov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Goss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Amagov 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adlan Amagov!
Adlan Amagov opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lao Shin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anakin Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shin comes to the cage accompanied by Shaolin Chamber of Death. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lao Shin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anakin Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Shin as Skywalker shoots in.
Shin jabs at Skywalker's body.
Skywalker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Skywalker thinking.
Skywalker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shin was covering up waiting for the punch and Skywalker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Skywalker is aware though and is defending well.
Skywalker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shin has escaped and now he's on top!
Shin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Skywalker is proving hard to escape from.
Shin advances to half guard.
Shin seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shin in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker is trying to get back to full guard.
Shin wants to stand up but Skywalker is controlling the position.
Shin seems to be looking for submissions.
Shin tries to stand and escape but Skywalker is controlling the position.
Skywalker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shin pulls his head out easily.
Shin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Shin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Skywalker tries to hold on but Shin pushes him away.
Shin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shin wants to stand but Skywalker is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Skywalker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shin controlling the position.
Shin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skywalker manages to get himself to full guard.
Shin wants to stand but Skywalker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Skywalker is looking for a triangle but Shin pushes his legs off easily.
Skywalker wants to sweep here but Shin controlling him for the moment.
Shin is looking to stand up but Skywalker won't let him.
Skywalker 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.
Shin is looking to stand up but Skywalker won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shin stopping the sweep attempt from Skywalker.
Shin is looking to stand up but Skywalker won't let him.
Skywalker controls Shin momentarily but Shin frees himself.
Shin is looking to stand up but Skywalker won't let him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Skywalker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Anakin Skywalker has been cut.
Skywalker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shin thuds a left hand into Skywalker's body.
Shin lands an overhand right.
Skywalker darts in looking for a takedown but Shin gets double underhooks and turns Skywalker into the cage.
Lao Shin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anakin Skywalker.
Skywalker shoots for a double leg takedown but Shin sprawls well. He's pushed Skywalker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skywalker looks winded!
A cross from Shin lands.
Skywalker shoots in looking for a takedown. Shin tries to sprawl out of it but Skywalker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lao Shin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anakin Skywalker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Skywalker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good shot there by Shin.
Skywalker is rocked!
Shin circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Skywalker tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Shin wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lao Shin!
Lao Shin retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Lao Shin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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