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SCC 16: Quarrel in Queens PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Newton Oreck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Askren has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Askren!
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, Newton Oreck!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Askren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Askren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oreck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Askren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oreck avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Askren.
Oreck tries to get to full guard but Askren has control of the leg.
Askren winds up and cracks Oreck with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Askren thows a huge punch but Oreck dodges it nicely.
Askren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oreck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askren.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Askren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oreck tries to kick Askren off but Askren keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Oreck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Askren.
Oreck wants to control but Askren is keeping busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Askren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oreck.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Askren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Askren shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Askren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oreck can do anything to dispel that myth.
Askren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Askren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oreck defending well though.
Askren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Askren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oreck is looking for a sweep. Askren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oreck is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oreck keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Askren connects with a nice short shot to Oreck's temple.
Askren landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oreck wants to get back to his feet.
Askren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oreck is rocked!
Askren is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Oreck is hurt! He's hurt bad - Askren fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Oreck from any more punishment! Congratulations to Askren! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Askren!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clarence Wizzlegorg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wizzlegorg is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Trekka by Puscifer . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Johnson!
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, Clarence Wizzlegorg!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wizzlegorg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Wizzlegorg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wizzlegorg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wizzlegorg decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Wizzlegorg avoids it well.
Wizzlegorg shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Wizzlegorg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wizzlegorg counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Johnson falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Clarence Wizzlegorg!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saper Pervyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Animal I Have Become by 3 Days Grace. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunter Adams!
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, Saper Pervyu!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pervyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pervyu swinging wildly here.
Pervyu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Saper Pervyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Adams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pervyu is looking to regain half guard here but Adams keeps moving and retains side control.
Adams swings around for an armbar but Pervyu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Adams's guard.
Pervyu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Adams looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Adams looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Adams!
Adams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams working away.
Pervyu sneaks back into half guard.
Adams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Adams is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pervyu looking for submissions off his back.
Pervyu is looking for a sweep. Adams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pervyu manages to get to full guard.
Pervyu has an active guard here but Adams has managed to pass into half guard.
Pervyu trying to hold on to Adams's head to control him but Adams postures up.
Pervyu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adams pulls his head out easily.
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.
Pervyu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pervyu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pervyu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pervyu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Adams drops back looking for a leg! Pervyu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pervyu manages to kick Adams off! Adams jumps back into Pervyu's guard.
Pervyu has his foot on Adams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adams works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pervyu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pervyu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pervyu!
Pervyu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adams regains half guard, as Pervyu was trying to land strikes.
Pervyu is looking for a kimura here.
Pervyu is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pervyu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pervyu wants to work for an arm triangle but Adams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saper Pervyu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Adams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pervyu swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Pervyu misses with a two punch combination.
Good exchange - Pervyu coming out on top.
Pervyu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pervyu swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pervyu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pervyu misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Pervyu as Adams shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pervyu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pervyu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adams doesn't seem bothered though.
Adams tries for a takedown but Pervyu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adams dodges the punch combination from Pervyu.
Saper Pervyu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pervyu circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pervyu's guard.
Pervyu is looking for a triangle but Adams pushes his legs off easily.
Pervyu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pervyu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pervyu throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pervyu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pervyu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adams drops back looking for a leg! Pervyu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pervyu manages to kick Adams off! Adams jumps back into Pervyu's guard.
Pervyu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pervyu is trying to control the position but Adams postures up.
Pervyu is looking for a triangle but Adams pushes his legs off easily.
Adams tries to free his leg and advance position but Pervyu is retaining full guard.
Pervyu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adams drops back looking for a leg! Pervyu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pervyu manages to kick Adams off! Adams jumps back into Pervyu's guard.
Pervyu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adams is aware though and is defending well.
Saper Pervyu has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams drops back looking for a leg! Pervyu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pervyu manages to kick Adams off! Adams jumps back into Pervyu's guard.
Adams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pervyu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Adams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pervyu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Adams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saper Pervyu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pervyu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pervyu throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.
Pervyu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pervyu cracks a nice hook into Adams's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pervyu.
Pervyu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adams rather than just go for the knockout.
Adams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Adams takes one on the button.
Pervyu misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Pervyu.
Pervyu thows a body shot but no joy.
Adams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pervyu misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pervyu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Adams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pervyu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pervyu swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Adams blocks a jab.
Pervyu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adams doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Pervyu.
Pervyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Pervyu.
Pervyu lands with a nice body punch.
Pervyu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Pervyu lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pervyu misses with an uppercut.
Adams needs to keep his hands up - Pervyu had a free shot at his head there.
Pervyu throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.
Pervyu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pervyu lands with a good body shot.
Pervyu throws a big shot that misses.
Adams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pervyu looking for submissions off his back.
Pervyu is trying to stand up here but Adams is controlling him well.
Adams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pervyu has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pervyu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adams pulls his head out easily.
Pervyu actively working from the bottom here.
Pervyu looking for submissions off his back.
Pervyu looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pervyu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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.
Adams feints and as Pervyu raises his hands in defense, Adams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adams advances to half guard.
Adams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pervyu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adams.
Adams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Adams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pervyu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hunter Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pervyu has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pervyu 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saper Pervyu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Iwamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacen Serreli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshihiro Iwamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacen Serreli!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iwamura closes the distance and pushes Serreli back into the cage.
Iwamura tightens his grip and picks Serreli up, before dumping him to the ground. Serreli manages to land in guard.
Serreli looking for subs off his back but Iwamura has passed one foot through into half guard.
Iwamura controlling the action here.
Iwamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Iwamura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Serreli regains full guard. Nicely done.
Iwamura working some strikes from top position.
Iwamura thows a big elbow that misses.
Serreli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iwamura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iwamura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Serreli wants to sweep here but Iwamura controlling him for the moment.
Iwamura tries to free his leg and advance position but Serreli is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwamura preventing the sweep.
Iwamura trying to control but Serreli is working from the bottom.
Iwamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Serreli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Serreli controls Iwamura momentarily but Iwamura frees himself.
Iwamura preventing the sweep.
Iwamura throws a strike but Serreli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Iwamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Serreli is one step ahead there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A big right from Serreli misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Iwamura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Serreli cracks Iwamura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Serreli looks to land a left hand but Iwamura moved out of range nicely.
Serreli looks to land a left hand but Iwamura moved out of range nicely.
Jacen Serreli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iwamura scores with a body shot.
Serreli misses with a straight right.
Serreli throws a looping overhand right but Iwamura ducks down to avoid it.
Iwamura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Serreli to score with a decent uppercut.
Iwamura moves into range and clinches up with Serreli.
Iwamura creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Serreli's defenses.
Iwamura pushes Serreli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Iwamura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iwamura scores with a kick to the midsection.
Serreli looks gassed!
Iwamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Serreli keeping moving, preventing Iwamura from controlling successfully.
Iwamura is stalling in the full guard.
Serreli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Iwamura defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serreli is working an open guard so Iwamura takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Iwamura closes the distance and clinches.
Iwamura turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Iwamura trying to control the action but Serreli is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serreli is looking to regain half guard here but Iwamura keeps moving and retains side control.
Serreli taking punishment in the form of punches.
Iwamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serreli keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iwamura misses with the ground and pound.
Serreli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Iwamura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Iwamura landing a few strikes.
Iwamura working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Serreli sneaks back into half guard.
Iwamura throwing shots but Serreli is blocking nicely.
Serreli is looking for a sweep. Iwamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Serreli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serreli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Iwamura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Iwamura's back!
Serreli is trying to stick to Iwamura's back but Iwamura is turning into Serreli. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Serreli's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Iwamura.
Serreli keeping moving, preventing Iwamura from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Iwamura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Serreli dips to his left and cracks Iwamura with an uppercut!
Serreli looks to land a right hand but Iwamura moved out of range.
Serreli thows a body shot but no joy.
Iwamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serreli.
Iwamura takes the fight into the clinch.
Iwamura gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Iwamura throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Serreli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iwamura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iwamura is stalling in the full guard.
Serreli 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.
Iwamura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Iwamura postures up in Serreli's guard and throws a big left but Serreli blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwamura wants to stand but Serreli has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Serreli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Serreli is breathing heavily.
Serreli looking for a sweep. Not yet Serreli, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iwamura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Iwamura throws a big right hand that misses.
Serreli keeping moving, preventing Iwamura from controlling successfully.
Serreli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Serreli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Serreli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Serreli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Iwamura is looking to slow Serreli down with leg kicks.
A big right from Serreli misses.
Serreli misses with a shot to the body
and Iwamura finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Iwamura has closed the distance and engaged Serreli in a clinch.
Serreli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Iwamura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Iwamura tries to land knees in the clinch but Serreli avoids the damage to the body.
Iwamura gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Serreli keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Iwamura connects with a nice short shot to Serreli's temple.
Serreli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iwamura.
Iwamura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Iwamura lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serreli tries to get to full guard but Iwamura has control of the leg.
Iwamura is keen to just control but Serreli is a slippery customer.
Yoshihiro Iwamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Serreli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Iwamura.
Serreli manages to get to full guard.
Iwamura is in close to Serreli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Serreli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Serreli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iwamura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iwamura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Iwamura connects with a couple of short punches.
Serreli manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iwamura is trying to escape the mount.
Iwamura wants to control but Serreli is having none of it.
Iwamura is squirming around, avoiding Serreli's attempts to control the action.
Iwamura wants to control but Serreli is having none of it.
Serreli jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Iwamura is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Iwamura and Serreli has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Iwamura is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Iwamura dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Iwamura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Iwamura forces Serreli back against the cage and clinches.
Iwamura scores with a knee to the head.
Iwamura is trying to trip Serreli. He has hold of a leg but Serreli is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Iwamura persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Serreli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Serreli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Iwamura working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Serreli's head.
Iwamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Serreli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serreli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Iwamura defends well.
Iwamura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Iwamura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serreli controls Iwamura momentarily but Iwamura frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iwamura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Iwamura trying to control but Serreli is working from the bottom.
Iwamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Iwamura walks into a left hand.
Serreli throws a hook but Iwamura avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Iwamura.
Serreli tries to buck Iwamura off but Iwamura is having none of it.
Iwamura scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Serreli to see if he's OK.
The ground and pound from Iwamura seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Iwamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serreli keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serreli struggling a bit here.
Iwamura looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Serreli is avoiding damage well.
Serreli manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Iwamura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Serreli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Serreli's back!
Iwamura is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Serreli defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Serreli avoids the strikes from Iwamura.
Serreli is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serreli rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Serreli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iwamura pulls his head out easily.
Serreli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iwamura pulls his head out easily.
Iwamura is thwarting Serreli's attempts to control the position.
Iwamura is looking to advance position but Serreli won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Serreli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iwamura.
Iwamura slips under a jab from Serreli.
Serreli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iwamura manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Iwamura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Iwamura slips a nice elbow through Serreli's hands, connecting with Serreli's forehead.
Iwamura drops an elbow to the side of Serreli's head.
Jacen Serreli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshihiro Iwamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Iwamura is keen to just control but Serreli is a slippery customer.
Iwamura is thwarting Serreli's attempts to control the position.
Iwamura controlling the action here.
Iwamura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Serreli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Serreli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iwamura.
Iwamura throwing shots but Serreli is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Iwamura gets a takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshihiro Iwamura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Iwamura 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Iwamura!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kami Iakopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iakopa comes to the cage accompanied by Ziggy Marley - Beach in Hawaii. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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25
177 lbs
5 - 6 - 1 |
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21
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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Decent 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
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kami Iakopa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iakopa defending well as Wayne loads up on a big left hand.
A left and a right from Iakopa both land. Nice combination.
Iakopa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iakopa throws a series of punches but Wayne avoids them all with ease.
Iakopa misses with a hook. Wayne ducked under it nicely.
Iakopa misses with a few strikes there.
Iakopa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wayne backs up against the cage.
Wayne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Iakopa does no damage.
Wayne looks to land a right hand but Iakopa moved out of range.
Iakopa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wayne.
Iakopa throws a nice looking combination but Wayne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Iakopa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Iakopa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iakopa fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iakopa misses with a wild combination.
Iakopa throws a series of punches but Wayne moves out of range.
Iakopa is breathing heavily.
Wayne misses with a straight left.
Iakopa takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Kami Iakopa has been cut.
Iakopa misses with a hook. Wayne ducked under it nicely.
Iakopa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wayne throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
Iakopa misses with a two punch combination.
Wayne misses with a hook. Iakopa ducked under it nicely.
Wayne looks to throw the jab but Iakopa is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne punishes Iakopa's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Wayne misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Wayne misses the target.
Iakopa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wayne.
Wayne lands a big right hand that sends Iakopa crashing to the mat! Wayne stays standing though and waves Iakopa back to his feet!
Iakopa is rocked!
Iakopa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wayne.
Oh Iakopa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Wayne knocks Iakopa out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Wayne!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waqas Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tommy gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malik's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Final Countdown. 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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270 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waqas Malik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, tommy gunn!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malik looks for a takedown but gunn sprawls well.
gunn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Malik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and gunn defends well.
gunn controls from within his opponent's guard.
gunn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Malik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, gunn has managed to get both his arms back between Malik's legs - danger averted.
Malik looking for a sweep. Not yet Malik, not yet.
gunn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
gunn trying to control but Malik is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. gunn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
gunn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
gunn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and gunn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
gunn stopping the sweep attempt from Malik.
Malik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
gunn trying to control but Malik is working from the bottom.
gunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Malik is retaining full guard.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malik is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
gunn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. gunn is keeping the position for now.
Malik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
gunn working for a triangle but Malik defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. gunn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gunn has his foot on Malik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malik works his way back into a safe position though.
gunn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malik thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Malik got a little sloppy there for a moment and gunn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Malik has managed to get both his arms back between gunn's legs - danger averted.
gunn looks gassed!
gunn is trying to keep Malik in close.
Malik trying to control but gunn is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
gunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Malik throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Malik tries to clinch but gunn is having none of it.
Malik wants to clinch.
Malik tries to clinch but gunn moves out of range.
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 Waqas Malik will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Malik tries for a takedown but gunn circles away easily
letting gunn counter with a right hand.
Malik throws a sloppy head kick
and gunn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Malik's guard.
gunn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and gunn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Malik keeping moving, preventing gunn from controlling successfully.
Malik is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and gunn defends well.
gunn looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gunn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malik's guard.
Malik is trying to get back to full guard.
gunn is trying to control. Malik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Malik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
gunn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Malik has managed to free his arm - good work.
gunn seems to be working for a kimura but Malik defends the submission attempt.
gunn is breathing heavily.
Malik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
gunn 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.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
gunn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malik wants to clinch but gunn slips to the side
and gunn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by gunn.
gunn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
gunn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Malik keeping moving, preventing gunn from controlling successfully.
gunn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
gunn wants to control from the top but Malik keeps moving.
Malik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gunn wants to control from the top but Malik keeps moving.
gunn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
gunn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
gunn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Malik keeping full guard, as gunn tries to pass.
gunn trying to control but Malik is working from the bottom.
tommy gunn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Despite being in the dominant position, tommy gunn just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malik tries to clinch
and gunn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Malik's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Malik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
gunn content to stall in guard here.
Malik working for a triangle but gunn defends it easily.
Malik has his foot on gunn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. gunn works his way back into a safe position though.
Malik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
gunn wants to pass the guard but Malik is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tommy gunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Malik needs to keep his hands up - gunn had a free shot at his head there.
gunn misses with a wild body shot.
Waqas Malik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
gunn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
gunn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Malik keeping moving, preventing gunn from controlling successfully.
gunn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. gunn is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Malik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
gunn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Malik keeping moving, preventing gunn from controlling successfully.
gunn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
gunn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Malik has his foot on gunn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. gunn works his way back into a safe position though.
gunn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
gunn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Malik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. gunn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. gunn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
gunn trying to control but Malik is working from the bottom.
Malik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
gunn wants to pass the guard but Malik is keeping the position.
Malik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. gunn is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gunn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Malik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
gunn gets the takedown into side control.
gunn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malik has escaped the position, nice work there.
gunn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Malik rolls with the submission and now he's on top in gunn's guard! Nice work there by Malik!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
gunn 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.
Malik is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Malik postures up in gunn's guard and throws a big left but gunn blocks it.
gunn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Malik defends it easily.
Malik forces his way into half guard.
Malik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but gunn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Malik wants to work for an arm triangle but gunn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
gunn works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
tommy gunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think gunn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... tommy gunn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roland Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Marianos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Marianos's choice of entrance music: Victory. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roland Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Marianos!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Marianos throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Marianos is looking to clinch.
Smith feints and as Marianos raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marianos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marianos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Marianos prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Marianos throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Marianos has a good base and remains in mount.
Marianos misses with a head shot.
Marianos tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marianos trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marianos wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Smith trying to control but Marianos is working from the bottom.
Smith stands and throws Marianos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marianos prevents Smith from moving into mount.
Marianos is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marianos wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marianos is looking for a sweep.
Smith staying calm.
Marianos is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Marianos is defending well.
Smith in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Marianos is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roland Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robertson has chosen State of the union by Rise Against as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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198 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Foster checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Foster throws a nice looking combination but Robertson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robertson drops Foster with a beautiful combination! Foster stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Robertson is looking for the KO!
Foster is rocked!
It looks like Ben Foster has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robertson lands with a nice body kick.
Oh Foster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Foster is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Robertson, right into the meat.
Robertson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Foster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Foster seems to have got his legs back now.
Robertson misses with a wild body shot.
Robertson misses with the combination.
Robertson scores with a punch to the head.
Robertson scores with a leg kick.
Robertson feints a jab and as Foster dips his head, Robertson unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Foster right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Foster falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Robertson smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Josh Robertson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Bohnam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bohnam has chosen Right Above it as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Bush!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Bohnam!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohnam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bush circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bush shoots in for a takedown but Bohnam shows good takedown defense.
Bohnam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bush paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bush shoots in for a takedown but Bohnam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bush takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bohnam.
Bohnam wants to clinch up but Bush keeps it at a distance.
Bohnam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bohnam tries to clinch but Bush moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohnam tries to clinch up.
Bohnam throws a one two combo.
It looks like Jonny Bush has been cut.
Bohnam tries to clinch but Bush is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bohnam avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bohnam doesn't manage to clinch there - Bush circles away.
Bohnam is looking to clinch.
Bush fails with a takedown attempt.
Jon Bohnam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bohnam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bohnam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bohnam gets a clinch.
Bush fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bohnam comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohnam gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jonny Bush's cut is getting worse.
Bush avoids a wild elbow strike from Bohnam.
Bohnam lands a nice elbow.
Bohnam lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bohnam misses with an elbow strike.
Bohnam gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jonny Bush's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bohnam lands an elbow that stopped Bush in his tracks for a moment.
Bohnam lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jeez, Jonny Bush's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jonny Bush's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jon Bohnam!
Jon Bohnam is the new lightweight champion!
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