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UPG 1 - First Blood PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akiriwo Akiwama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akiriwo Akiwama!
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, John Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiwama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chapman is looking to clinch but Akiwama is avoiding it.
Akiwama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Akiwama can't break the clinch.
Chapman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chapman misses with a body kick.
Akiwama rushes Chapman and presses him up against the cage.
Chapman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akiwama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chapman lands a high kick!
Akiwama fails to land with a series of punches.
Akiwama tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chapman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akiwama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akiwama scores with a three punch combo!
Akiwama dodges the punch combination from Chapman.
Akiwama throws out a powerful jab.
Chapman closes the distance and clinches.
Chapman breaks from the clinch.
Akiwama throws a head kick that misses.
Akiwama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chapman but Chapman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akiriwo Akiwama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman is looking to clinch but Akiwama is avoiding it.
Chapman throws a nice looking combination but Akiwama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chapman leaves Akiwama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chapman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Akiwama to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chapman wants to stand up but Akiwama is controlling him.
Chapman has a closed guard, preventing Akiwama from standing up.
Akiwama controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Akiwama is controlling him.
Chapman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Akiwama throws and elbow that misses. Chapman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Akiwama's guard. Nice move by Chapman!
Chapman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chapman works over Akiwama with some ground and pound from guard.
Akiwama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akiwama tries to get out of the position.
Chapman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chapman throwing strikes from guard but Akiwama blocks nicely.
Chapman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chapman thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chapman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Akiwama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Akiwama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chapman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chapman looks gassed!
Akiwama throws and elbow that misses. Chapman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Akiwama's guard. Nice move by Chapman!
Akiwama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chapman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiwama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chapman.
Chapman throwing strikes but missing.
Chapman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chapman throwing strikes but missing.
Chapman is looking to work some ground and pound but Akiwama has wrist control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chapman dodges the punch combination from Akiwama.
A combination from Akiwama does no damage.
Akiwama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akiwama shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chapman is trying to defend but Akiwama finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Akiwama with the ground and pound but Chapman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akiriwo Akiwama dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chapman scores with a push kick.
Akiwama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chapman.
Chapman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Akiwama.
It looks like John Chapman has been cut.
Akiriwo Akiwama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chapman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chapman slaps away a takedown attempt from Akiwama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chapman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akiwama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chapman.
Chapman wants to clinch up but Akiwama keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Akiwama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Akiwama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Akiwama lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chapman backs up against the cage.
Chapman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chapman throws a sloppy head kick and Akiwama moves out of range easily.
Akiwama throws a nice looking combination but Chapman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice cross by Akiwama.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chapman.
Chapman is breathing heavily.
Akiwama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akiwama scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice sprawl there from Akiwama as Chapman shoots in.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chapman scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Akiwama throws a series of strikes that have Chapman backpedaling.
Akiwama swinging wildly here.
Akiwama moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Akiwama shoots in looking for a takedown. Chapman tries to sprawl out of it but Akiwama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chapman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Akiwama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chapman avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akiriwo Akiwama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Chapman. No joy for Akiwama on that attempt.
Akiwama moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Akiwama shoots in for a takedown but Chapman shows good takedown defense.
Chapman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chapman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Akiwama is fending him off so far but Chapman persists. Nope, Akiwama circles away and we're back to standing.
Chapman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akiwama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chapman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chapman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman dodges the punch combination from Akiwama.
Chapman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Akiwama counters with a nice uppercut.
Akiwama tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akiwama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chapman wants to clinch.
Chapman moves into range and clinches up with Akiwama.
Akiwama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Akiwama wants to break free but Chapman has control.
Akiwama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Akiwama tries to break the clinch but Chapman is controlling the position.
Akiwama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chapman has him pressed against the cage.
Chapman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Akiwama's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akiwama throws a nice looking combination but Chapman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akiwama shoots in but Chapman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Akiwama blocks a head kick by Chapman.
Akiwama slips a jab and a cross from Chapman.
Akiwama swinging wildly here.
Akiwama dodges the punch combination from Chapman.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akiwama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akiwama misses with a double jab.
Chapman looks to land a combination but Akiwama avoids it well.
Akiriwo Akiwama is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Akiwama.
Akiwama keeps the fight on the outside.
Akiwama takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chapman tries to close the distance and clinch but Akiwama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chapman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four 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.
Chapman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akiwama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akiwama lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Akiwama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chapman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chapman misses with a two punch combination.
Chapman scoring well with a low kick there.
Chapman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chapman misses with a double jab.
Chapman throws a hook but Akiwama blocks it.
Chapman moves into the clinch.
Akiwama wants to stall.
Akiwama tries to break free but Chapman pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chapman breaks the clinch.
Chapman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Akiwama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chapman.
Akiwama is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chapman's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akiriwo Akiwama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Chapman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Akiwama stalks Chapman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chapman's face. Chapman staggers backwards, shaken.
Akiwama shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Akiwama stops Chapman from getting back to his feet.
Chapman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akiwama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chapman on the ground.
Chapman kicks Akiwama off and gets back to his feet.
Akiwama scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A left and a right from Akiwama both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akiwama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akiwama gets underhooks to prevent Chapman's takedown attempt.
Akiwama prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiwama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Akiwama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Akiwama working hard to break the clinch.
Akiwama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Akiwama is trying to break the clinch but Chapman is controlling him.
Akiwama tries to break free but Chapman pushes him back against the cage.
Akiwama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Akiwama wants to get back to striking at distance but Chapman won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Akiwama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chapman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chapman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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.
Akiwama with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Akiwama. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akiwama.
Chapman has managed to clinch.
Chapman manages to break the clinch.
Chapman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akiwama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akiwama moves away from the strike by Chapman.
Akiwama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chapman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chapman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akiwama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akiwama misses with a takedown
and Chapman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akiriwo Akiwama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akiwama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akiwama pushes Chapman off looking to stand but Chapman dives back in and keeps control.
Akiwama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chapman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Akiwama defending well though.
Akiwama tries to kick Chapman off but Chapman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Akiwama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chapman.
Chapman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chapman throws a leg kick which misses Akiwama's front leg but catches the back leg as Akiwama tries to avoid it.
Akiwama moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chapman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chapman misses with a head kick.
Chapman lands with a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Akiwama misses.
Akiwama lands a jab-cross combination.
Akiwama closes the distance but Chapman moves to the side
and Chapman counters with a head kick.
Chapman scores with a one two! Akiwama had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Akiwama scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Akiriwo Akiwama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Chapman misses with a double jab.
Akiwama is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chapman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akiwama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Akiwama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chapman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Akiwama!
Akiwama avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chapman.
Akiwama holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chapman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Akiwama holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chapman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
John Chapman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akiwama is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Chapman.
I think Akiwama 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akiriwo Akiwama!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Leben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larson has chosen Headstrong by Trapt as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Leben!
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, Ed Larson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leben throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Larson blocks a head kick by Leben.
No joy there for Leben, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Leben, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Larson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leben is fending him off so far but Larson persists. Nope, Leben circles away and we're back to standing.
Leben moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Ed Larson has been cut.
A head kick misses from Leben.
Chris Leben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Larson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Larson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leben tries to improve position but can't.
Leben wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Larson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leben has escaped the position, nice work there.
Larson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leben tries to buck Larson off but Larson is having none of it.
Leben is working hard here to advance position.
Leben pushes Larson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Larson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Larson tries for a kimura but Leben is defending well.
Larson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Larson looks gassed!
Leben is looking to regain half guard here but Larson keeps moving and retains side control.
Larson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Leben is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ed Larson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamez ToeKnee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ActionMan Sumugat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ToeKnee's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Overweight Lover by Heavy-D. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamez ToeKnee!
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, ActionMan Sumugat!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ToeKnee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sumugat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
ToeKnee loads up on a big right hand but Sumugat slips the punch.
ToeKnee connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Sumugat! He's out on his feet! ToeKnee rushes in and drops Sumugat with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jamez ToeKnee!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noel Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeljko Mavrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into the arena with CKY - 96 Quite Bitter Beings blaring out of the sound system. Mavrovic has chosen New girl as his entrance music. Zeljko Mavrovic 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, Noel Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zeljko Mavrovic!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith drops Mavrovic with a left right combo! Smith follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Zeljko Mavrovic has been cut.
Mavrovic looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith staying calm.
Smith scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Mavrovic is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Smith can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noel Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deron Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Roman Riquelme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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218 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deron Bryant!
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, Juan Roman Riquelme!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant tries to clinch there but Riquelme circles away.
Riquelme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deron Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riquelme shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Riquelme seems to be looking for submissions.
Bryant trying to get back to full guard but Riquelme takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Bryant tries to reverse the position but Riquelme maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riquelme sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Riquelme wants to control the pace but Bryant is squirming around nicely.
Riquelme goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bryant turns into him and now he's in Riquelme's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bryant trying to control but Riquelme is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bryant landing with the ground and pound.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Riquelme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryant postures up in Riquelme's guard and throws a big left but Riquelme blocks it.
Bryant lands a couple of digs.
Bryant preventing the sweep.
Bryant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant won't allow Riquelme to sweep him here.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Riquelme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riquelme managing to control the position.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Riquelme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Bryant tries to free his leg and advance position but Riquelme is retaining full guard.
Bryant postures up in Riquelme's guard and throws a big left but Riquelme blocks it.
Riquelme is looking to sinch up a triangle. Bryant throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Riquelme's body to avoid the submission. Riquelme has instead reached around Bryant's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Riquelme arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juan Roman Riquelme!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Urlacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Cambell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Urlacker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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270 lbs
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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 New York, Rick Urlacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Cambell!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cambell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cambell tries to bum rush Urlacker with a series of wild strikes but Urlacker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cambell misses the jab.
Cambell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Urlacker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cambell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cambell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Urlacker shoots in but Cambell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cambell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Urlacker throws an overhand right that has Cambell reeling! Urlacker follows up with more punches and Cambell is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rick Urlacker!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pinky Promise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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, Pinky Promise!
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, Carl Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries for a takedown but Promise sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Promise drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Promise stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Promise counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Promise counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Promise.
Pinky Promise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Johnson.
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!
Johnson is looking to stand up but Promise isn't so interested in that idea.
Promise trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Promise pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Promise works his foot free and advances to mount.
Promise sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Promise throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johnson because Promise loaded up on that one.
Promise looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Promise with a couple of short strikes.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Promise connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Johnson looks gassed!
Promise thowing shots but they're missing.
Johnson wants to control but Promise is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Promise punching from mount but Johnson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Johnson wants to control but Promise is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Promise landing strikes from the mount and Johnson is in trouble!
Johnson is in a horrible position here. Promise smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Promise tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Promise controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Promise 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.
Promise looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Promise gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Promise looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson is working an open guard so Promise takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Promise circles away easily
and Promise counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Promise gets the takedown into side control.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson seems a little lost for a moment, as Promise dominates the positioning.
Johnson tries to escape back to his feet but Promise has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Johnson's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Johnson is tapping! Promise saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pinky Promise!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noynoy Aquino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severino Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noynoy Aquino!
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, Severino Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Holyfield wants it to stay on the feet.
Aquino looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Holyfield scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Aquino manages to get back to half guard.
Holyfield really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aquino. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Holyfield looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aquino with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Aquino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holyfield is looking to take a break and control but Aquino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holyfield seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Holyfield stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Aquino tries to keep at a distance but Holyfield has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holyfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aquino backwards.
Holyfield lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Aquino goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Holyfield in side control.
Aquino is rocked!
It looks like Noynoy Aquino has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holyfield cracks Aquino with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Holyfield immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Aquino is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Holyfield!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Severino Holyfield!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Visconti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Rogers (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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265 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Visconti!
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, Kevin Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visconti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogers circles away.
Visconti fails with a takedown attempt.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Visconti.
Rogers fails with the takedown
and Visconti counters with a single leg into guard. Rogers didn't expect that.
Rogers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Visconti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rogers is keeping the position for now.
Visconti could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Visconti from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers wants to stand up but Visconti is controlling him.
Visconti postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rogers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Visconti, into his guard.
Rogers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers won't allow Visconti to sweep him here.
Visconti looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Visconti is on top in guard.
Rogers wants to stand but Visconti is controlling the position.
Visconti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rogers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rogers has escaped and now he's on top!
Visconti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Rogers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Visconti is retaining full guard.
Rogers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rogers working some strikes from top position.
Rogers stopping the sweep attempt from Visconti.
Visconti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rogers defends it easily.
Rogers thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Visconti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Visconti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rogers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rogers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Visconti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Visconti is breathing heavily.
Rogers scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rogers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rogers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rogers tries to stand but Visconti is controlling from the bottom.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Visconti is keeping the position.
Visconti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Visconti wants to sweep here but Rogers controlling him for the moment.
Visconti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rogers won't allow Visconti to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers with a nice head shot there.
Visconti looking for a sweep. Not yet Visconti, not yet.
Rogers stands up over Visconti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rogers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rogers trying to control but Visconti is working from the bottom.
Visconti has momentary wrist control but Rogers slips an elbow through the middle.
Visconti looking for a sweep. Not yet Visconti, not yet.
Rogers postures up in Visconti's guard and throws a big left but Visconti blocks it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Visconti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers trying to control but Visconti is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but Visconti sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Visconti dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rogers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Visconti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Visconti wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Visconti throws a big right hand that misses.
Visconti looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Visconti trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Visconti content to stall in guard here.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visconti pushing down on Rogers's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Visconti is trying to control the action in half guard but Rogers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Visconti moves into full mount! Rogers won't be happy about that!
Visconti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rogers is looking to escape.
Visconti is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rogers to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rogers shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visconti goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rogers turns into him and now he's in Visconti's guard.
Visconti wants to sweep but no luck.
Rogers lands a couple of digs.
Visconti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rogers postures up and lands a big shot to Visconti's brow.
Michael Visconti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rogers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Visconti manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rogers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visconti is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rogers can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Visconti forces the positional change into back control.
Visconti is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rogers defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rogers is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Visconti off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to control his opponent's hands but Visconti gets his hands free.
I would not like to be Rogers right now.
Rogers tries to escape the position.
Visconti punches the canvas rather than the man.
Visconti keeps control of the position easily here as Rogers tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Visconti 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!
Rogers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Visconti counters with a takedown into side control.
Visconti advances to full mount.
Visconti goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rogers is on top in guard.
Visconti wants to sweep here but Rogers controlling him for the moment.
Visconti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rogers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Visconti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rogers manages to get himself to full guard.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Visconti tries to free his leg and advance position but Rogers is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visconti is pushing down on Rogers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rogers is fighting to maintain full guard but Visconti has managed to sneak the leg through.
Visconti wants to work for an arm triangle but Rogers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Visconti is trying to control. Rogers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Visconti with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rogers is not content to let Visconti control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to stand back up but Visconti is controlling him
Rogers is staying active underneath Visconti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Visconti not doing much here.
Visconti trying to control from half guard but Rogers is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Visconti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Visconti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Visconti.
Visconti drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Visconti trying to control the action but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Visconti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rogers is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Visconti looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visconti tries to move to mount but Rogers blocks the move with his legs.
Visconti has an Americana. Rogers didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Visconti is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Visconti hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Michael Visconti!
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