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UFF 15 - ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Nutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejanrdo Cordoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Nutz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alejanrdo Cordoba!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nutz gets a takedown into half guard.
Nutz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cordoba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nutz.
Cordoba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nutz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nutz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cordoba tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cordoba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nutz working the head and body with strikes.
Nutz wants to work for an arm triangle but Cordoba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cordoba is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cordoba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nutz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nutz lands with a punch from half guard.
Nutz is working for a kimura but Cordoba is defending it quite comfortably.
Cordoba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nutz is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cordoba looking for submissions off his back.
Nutz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nutz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nutz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nutz is trying to control. Cordoba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nutz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cordoba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cordoba looks gassed!
Cordoba looking for submissions off his back.
Nutz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cordoba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nutz.
Nutz wants to free his trapped foot but Cordoba is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordoba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nutz is nestled in close to Cordoba, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nutz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Cordoba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nutz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cordoba defends it well.
Nutz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordoba is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nutz pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Nutz seems content to control.
Cordoba trying to control here.
Cordoba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nutz seems to be working for a kimura but Cordoba defends the submission attempt.
Nutz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cordoba with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cordoba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nutz seems to be working for a kimura but Cordoba defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Nutz 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.
Nutz feints and as Cordoba raises his hands in defense, Nutz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cordoba escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cordoba working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nutz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nutz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Cordoba keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz scoring with some ground and pound.
Cordoba is looking for a triangle but Nutz pushes his legs off easily.
Cordoba is breathing heavily.
Nutz with a nice head shot there.
Nutz stands up over Cordoba, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nutz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cordoba's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nutz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nutz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nutz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nutz drops back looking for a leg! Cordoba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cordoba manages to kick Nutz off! Nutz jumps back into Cordoba's guard.
Cordoba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cordoba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nutz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nutz 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.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordoba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordoba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nutz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnny Nutz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cordoba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nutz stalks Cordoba and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cordoba's face. Cordoba staggers backwards, shaken.
Cordoba gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nutz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cordoba working for a triangle but Nutz defends it easily.
Nutz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nutz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nutz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nutz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cordoba keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Nutz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nutz landing with the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cordoba shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Cordoba has isolated one of Nutz's arms. Nutz looking to fight him off but Cordoba twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alejanrdo Cordoba!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jhon Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes comes into the arena with Bodies, by Drowning Pool blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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255 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jhon Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oscar Perez!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez looks for a takedown but Holmes sprawls well.
Perez dives in and grabs Holmes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holmes pushes down on Perez's head and hops out.
Oscar Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez tries for a takedown but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jhon Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Perez.
Perez shoots in and bounces Holmes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Holmes 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.
Perez wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
Perez tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmes is retaining full guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Perez has eaten all the pies!
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Perez wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez looking for submissions off his back.
Perez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holmes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Perez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holmes passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes controls the position.
Perez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Holmes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Holmes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holmes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Perez is looking to regain half guard here but Holmes keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Holmes stalls from top position.
Perez is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Perez is not content to let Holmes control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Perez's shoulder. That is not cool.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jhon Holmes just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Perez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Holmes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Perez loads up on a big right hand but Holmes slips the punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes closes the distance and pushes Perez back into the cage.
Holmes lands an elbow inside.
Holmes working Perez over with knees to the body.
Perez looks gassed!
Holmes lands a knee to the head.
Holmes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Perez's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhon Holmes 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.
Holmes clinches up against the cage.
It looks like Oscar Perez has been cut.
Perez tries to pull guard but Holmes won't allow it.
Holmes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Perez tries for a takedown but Holmes manages to get underhooks.
Holmes lands a nice elbow.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holmes scores with a knee to the head.
Holmes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but Perez blocks it.
Holmes lands a knee to the head.
Holmes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Holmes with a knee to the head.
Holmes landing knees to the head.
Perez is rocked!
Holmes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Holmes lands a knee to the body.
Holmes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but Perez blocks it.
Holmes lands an elbow inside.
Perez takes an elbow to the temple.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holmes lands a knee to the head.
Perez can't get the takedown.
Jhon Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Perez.
Holmes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes working Perez over with knees to the body.
Holmes lands an elbow inside.
Holmes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but Perez blocks it.
Holmes misses with a knee strike.
Perez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Holmes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Perez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Holmes walks away with a smile on his face. Perez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Holmes moves in looking to clinch but Perez pushes him off.
Perez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holmes rushes Perez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holmes scores with a knee to the head.
Perez jumps guard but Holmes stands there with Perez around his waist. Perez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Perez fails to pull guard.
Perez fails to pull guard.
Holmes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Perez's face.
Holmes connects with a knee to the head.
Perez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but Perez blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes misses with a knee to the head.
Perez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holmes prevents it.
Perez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Perez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perez wants a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Holmes.
Perez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holmes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holmes lands a damaging elbow.
Perez takes an elbow to the temple.
Holmes looking to throw knees to the head but Perez is blocking nicely.
Holmes lands a nice elbow.
Perez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Holmes prevents it.
A knee to the head by Holmes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holmes lands a nice elbow.
Holmes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Perez's defenses.
Holmes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holmes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Perez blocks it with crossed arms.
Holmes tries to land knees in the clinch but Perez avoids the damage to the body.
Perez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holmes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holmes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Perez somewhat.
Holmes wants to clinch.
Holmes has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Perez manages to pull guard.
Holmes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Perez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Holmes!
Perez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Holmes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhon Holmes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Perez's cut.
That's time! Holmes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Holmes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Perez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holmes tries to clinch but Perez is having none of it.
Perez closes the distance and clinches up with Holmes, looking for a takedown. Perez pushes Holmes against the cage but Holmes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perez.
Jhon Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Perez.
Holmes tries to clinch but Perez moves out of range.
Perez keeps the fight on the outside.
Holmes tries to clinch but Perez moves out of range.
Holmes is looking to slow Perez down with leg kicks.
Perez shoots in looking for a takedown. Holmes tries to sprawl out of it but Perez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holmes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Perez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holmes clinches with his opponent.
Holmes scores with a knee to the head.
Perez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holmes with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Perez tries for a takedown but Holmes manages to get underhooks.
Holmes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Holmes.
Perez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holmes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Holmes tries a knee to the head but Perez blocks it.
Holmes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Holmes has Perez pressed against the cage.
Perez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holmes smiles and moves away.
Jhon Holmes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holmes takes the fight into the clinch.
Perez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Perez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Holmes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Perez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holmes has managed to get both his arms back between Perez's legs - danger averted.
Holmes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez keeping full guard, as Holmes tries to pass.
Holmes trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Perez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holmes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Perez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Holmes escapes and throws Perez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Holmes in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jhon Holmes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Oscar Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perez tries to bench press Holmes off him but Holmes keeps the position.
Holmes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holmes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Perez throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jhon Holmes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holmes 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhon Holmes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Chivitchian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Kortees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikhail Chivitchian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikhail Chivitchian!
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, Danny Kortees!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kortees misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chivitchian looks to land a right hand but Kortees moved out of range.
Chivitchian misses with an uppercut.
Chivitchian scores with a hook.
Chivitchian with a hook.
Chivitchian lunges at Kortees with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kortees's hand.
Kortees is rocked!
Chivitchian throws a pinpoint strike between Kortees's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Kortees crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Chivitchian scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikhail Chivitchian!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Vandam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Brown is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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205 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Vandam!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown tries to clinch up.
Vandam looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Vandam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Brown does it's job there.
Brown connects with a jab.
Brown lands with a good body shot.
Vandam takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brown scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vandam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vandam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brown pushes Vandam up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vandam.
Brown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vandam up against the cage.
Brown ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brown no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vandam has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Brown to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Vandam is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Brown pulls down on the head and he's put Vandam to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Brown!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Argus Ayala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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Good takedowns
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Argus Ayala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ayala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ayala tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Simpson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ayala tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
Simpson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ayala has Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ayala using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simpson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simpson avoiding damage as Ayala throws knees to the body.
Ayala trying to land knees to the body.
Ayala landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ayala landing knees to the head.
Ayala with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Simpson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ayala can't fight it off and eventually Simpson manages to take the fight to the floor. Ayala looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simpson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simpson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ayala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ayala looking for a guillotine here but Simpson defends easily.
Simpson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ayala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simpson has managed to get both his arms back between Ayala's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ayala is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simpson defends well.
Ayala is breathing heavily.
Ayala keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ayala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simpson cracks Ayala with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ayala working for a triangle but Simpson defends it easily.
Simpson lands a couple of digs.
Simpson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ayala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simpson is one step ahead there.
Simpson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ayala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simpson is aware though and is defending well.
Simpson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Simpson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Simpson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ayala's head.
Ayala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simpson works over Ayala with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ayala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simpson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simpson landing with the ground and pound.
Simpson stands up over Ayala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Simpson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simpson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson stands up over Ayala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Simpson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Simpson postures up and lands a big shot to Ayala's brow.
Simpson throwing strikes but missing.
Simpson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ayala's head.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Ayala keeps moving.
Simpson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Simpson working some strikes from top position.
Simpson trying to control but Ayala is working from the bottom.
Simpson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ayala kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Simpson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simpson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Simpson lands a couple of digs.
Ayala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Simpson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simpson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simpson postures up and lands a big shot to Ayala's brow.
Ayala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simpson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simpson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ayala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ayala's head.
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!
Simpson trying to control but Ayala is working from the bottom.
Simpson connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Simpson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ayala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ayala wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Ayala tries to clinch but Simpson is having none of it.
Ayala tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but Ayala shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ayala tries to clinch but Simpson is having none of it.
Ayala displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simpson.
Ayala tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ayala closes the distance and pushes Simpson back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayala lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Simpson makes his way to full guard, as Ayala worked for a kimura.
Ayala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayala drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Simpson dives on top into guard.
Ayala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simpson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simpson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simpson lands a couple of digs.
Simpson connects with a couple of short punches.
Simpson landing some decent shots from guard.
Ayala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simpson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Simpson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Simpson landing with the ground and pound.
Simpson chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ayala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Simpson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ayala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simpson is aware though and is defending well.
Simpson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Simpson chips away with some ground and pound.
Simpson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ayala's head.
Simpson lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson lands a couple of elbows.
Ayala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simpson connects with a couple of short punches.
Ayala keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Simpson cracks Ayala with a solid left hand.
Simpson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson cracks Ayala with a solid left hand.
Ayala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simpson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simpson is in close to Ayala's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Simpson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ayala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simpson defends it easily.
Simpson stopping the sweep attempt from Ayala.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Ayala keeps moving.
Simpson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ayala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simpson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ayala keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Simpson landing some decent shots from guard.
Simpson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simpson landing with the ground and pound.
Ayala looking for a guillotine here but Simpson defends easily.
Simpson trying to control but Ayala is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson lands a couple of digs.
Simpson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Simpson 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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ayala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simpson looks for a takedown but Ayala sprawls well.
Argus Ayala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ayala tries to clinch up.
Ayala moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
Ayala tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
Ayala tries to clinch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simpson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simpson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ayala's guard now.
Ayala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simpson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ayala has his foot on Simpson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simpson works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayala is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simpson defends well.
Simpson lands a couple of elbows.
Ayala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simpson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simpson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Simpson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simpson postures up and lands a big shot to Ayala's brow.
Ayala looking for a guillotine here but Simpson defends easily.
Simpson trying to control but Ayala is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Simpson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Simpson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Simpson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ayala's head.
Simpson trying to control but Ayala is working from the bottom.
Simpson postures up and lands a big shot to Ayala's brow.
Simpson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ayala's head.
Ayala working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simpson.
Simpson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ayala is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simpson defends well.
Simpson trying to control but Ayala is working from the bottom.
Ayala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson works over Ayala with some ground and pound from guard.
Simpson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Simpson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simpson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Simpson works over Ayala with some ground and pound from guard.
Simpson scoring with some ground and pound.
Simpson trying to control but Ayala is working from the bottom.
Simpson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Simpson is in close to Ayala's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ayala wants to sweep here but Simpson controlling him for the moment.
Simpson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ayala has his foot on Simpson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simpson works his way back into a safe position though.
Ayala is looking for a triangle but Simpson pushes his legs off easily.
Simpson stands up over Ayala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ayala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ayala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simpson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ayala has momentary wrist control but Simpson slips an elbow through the middle.
Simpson distracts Ayala with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Simpson landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Simpson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Simpson cracks Ayala with a solid left hand.
Argus Ayala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simpson lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simpson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Simpson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Floorman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikey Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Floorman!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Davis misses.
Horrible takedown by Floorman or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis which made him look bad.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Davis.
Davis leaves Floorman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Floorman misses with a series of wild punches.
Floorman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Floorman shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense.
Mikey Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Floorman.
Left hook, right uppercut from Davis.
Floorman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Davis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Floorman somewhat.
Davis drops Floorman with a right and a left! Davis comes rushing in but Floorman regains his composure and manages to keep Davis in guard.
Floorman is rocked!
It looks like George Floorman has been cut.
Floorman looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis stands up from Floorman's guard - Davis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Floorman is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him?
Davis cracks Floorman with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikey Davis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John CarBobble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach holisberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John CarBobble has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John CarBobble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zach holisberg!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by holisberg or perhaps it was just good defense by CarBobble which made him look bad.
CarBobble fails with an attempt to clinch.
CarBobble throws a series of punches but holisberg moves out of range.
CarBobble moves into range and clinches up with holisberg.
holisberg takes an elbow to the forehead.
holisberg has CarBobble pushed against the cage.
CarBobble lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
holisberg throws an elbow that misses.
holisberg managing to block the knees to the body from CarBobble.
holisberg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. CarBobble gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
holisberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
CarBobble tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CarBobble unloads a knee to the mid-section.
CarBobble lands a nice elbow.
holisberg decides to pull guard.
CarBobble wanted to stand there but holisberg had control of the position.
holisberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. CarBobble manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
holisberg wants to stand and escape but instead CarBobble has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
CarBobble wants to pass the guard but holisberg is keeping the position.
CarBobble wanted to stand there but holisberg had control of the position.
holisberg has his feet on CarBobble's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
CarBobble moves in looking to clinch but holisberg pushes him off.
holisberg moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CarBobble lands a nice elbow.
holisberg is working for takedown but CarBobble is calmly controlling the position for now.
John CarBobble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach holisberg.
holisberg looks gassed!
CarBobble gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
CarBobble with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
CarBobble creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through holisberg's defenses.
It looks like Zach holisberg has been cut.
CarBobble lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
CarBobble misses with a knee strike.
holisberg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
CarBobble looks to throw an elbow but misses.
CarBobble comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
CarBobble stalling against the cage.
CarBobble with a knee to the head.
holisberg takes an elbow to the forehead.
CarBobble lands a nice elbow.
CarBobble escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for CarBobble.
holisberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CarBobble closes the distance looking to clinch
and holisberg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in CarBobble's guard.
holisberg postures up.
holisberg passes into half guard.
CarBobble wants to improve his position but holisberg is controlling well.
CarBobble has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. holisberg is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CarBobble is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
CarBobble is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
CarBobble moves into full guard.
CarBobble is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zach holisberg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zach holisberg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
CarBobble clinches up against the cage.
holisberg successfully pulls guard.
CarBobble tries to stand but holisberg is controlling from the bottom.
CarBobble wants to control from the top but holisberg keeps moving.
holisberg is striking from the bottom but CarBobble uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
CarBobble stands up from half guard.
holisberg is breathing heavily.
CarBobble tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
holisberg keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CarBobble is looking to clinch but holisberg is avoiding it.
CarBobble tries to close the distance and clinch up but holisberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
holisberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and CarBobble counters with a body kick.
CarBobble instigates a clinch.
CarBobble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
CarBobble doesn't manage to clinch there - holisberg circles away.
holisberg shoots in but CarBobble avoids the takedown attempt easily.
CarBobble tries to clinch up.
CarBobble tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but holisberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
CarBobble lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
CarBobble clinches up with holisberg and pushes him back against the cage.
CarBobble lands a damaging elbow.
CarBobble lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CarBobble with a knee to the head.
CarBobble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
CarBobble misses with a double jab
and holisberg counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
holisberg goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, CarBobble has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for holisberg but great work by CarBobble.
CarBobble is working holisberg over with some ground and pound from side control.
CarBobble stands up and we're back to a striking position.
CarBobble fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
CarBobble clinches up against the cage.
CarBobble lands an elbow that stopped holisberg in his tracks for a moment.
CarBobble breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CarBobble closes the distance but holisberg moves to the side
and holisberg counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in CarBobble's guard now.
holisberg is looking to work some ground and pound but CarBobble has wrist control.
CarBobble is pulling down on holisberg's head to control his posture.
CarBobble has his foot on holisberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. holisberg works his way back into a safe position though.
holisberg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
holisberg working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CarBobble is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
holisberg is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed CarBobble to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
holisberg thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
holisberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John CarBobble will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zach holisberg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
CarBobble throws a series of punches but holisberg moves out of range.
CarBobble tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and holisberg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
holisberg works his way into side control.
holisberg working away.
CarBobble is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
CarBobble is trying to stand up here but holisberg is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. CarBobble manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
holisberg wants to pass the guard but CarBobble is keeping the position.
CarBobble trying 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.
CarBobble bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in holisberg's guard.
CarBobble gets to his feet - holisberg follows without any prompting.
CarBobble moves into the clinch.
CarBobble lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
CarBobble creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through holisberg's defenses.
CarBobble connects with a nasty looking knee right to holisberg's face.
CarBobble breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
CarBobble looks to clinch
and holisberg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
holisberg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for CarBobble!
CarBobble regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CarBobble keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
CarBobble has one foot on holisberg's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
CarBobble tries to clinch up.
CarBobble clinches but holisberg breaks the clinch
and holisberg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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.
holisberg is trying to break free.
CarBobble lands a nice elbow.
CarBobble breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
holisberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
CarBobble tries to clinch there but holisberg circles away.
John CarBobble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
CarBobble clinches up with holisberg and pushes him back against the cage.
CarBobble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
CarBobble tries to clinch but holisberg moves out of range.
John CarBobble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
CarBobble is looking to clinch.
holisberg walks into a left hand.
holisberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
holisberg keeps the fight on the outside.
holisberg keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zach holisberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think holisberg 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach holisberg!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between vladimir putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Jones will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, vladimir putin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with the combination.
putin wants to clinch.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
putin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by putin.
putin throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones looks to land a combination but putin avoids it well.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
vladimir putin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Good work by putin as he checks the leg kick.
putin tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for putin with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
putin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for vladimir putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from putin is defended easily by Jones.
putin dodges the punch combination from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick but putin moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. putin doesn't seem phased though.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from putin.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
putin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
putin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jordan Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones with a hook.
Jones lands a head kick!
putin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but putin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but putin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones throws a push kick but putin slaps the foot to one side.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
putin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. putin gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
putin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones jabs putin right on the nose. putin blinks but takes it well.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
putin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to stand back up but putin is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
putin is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to kick putin off but putin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
putin is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is trying to stand.
putin slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. putin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
putin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
putin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
A cross from Jones lands.
putin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones scores with a head kick.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
putin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Jones dominated that round.
That's time! putin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
putin fails to land the takedown.
putin slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
putin tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones throws a right and a left that putin avoids nicely.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
putin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by putin or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for vladimir putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
putin is looking to chop away at Jones's legs.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
putin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
putin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but putin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
putin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
putin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from putin.
Jones feints and then cracks putin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow putin down.
putin blocks the body kick.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Horrible takedown by putin or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Jones cracks putin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from putin.
putin dodges the punch combination from Jones.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
A nice combination there by Jones.
Jones stalks putin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into putin's face. putin staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
putin drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
putin moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
putin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones thumps putin with a low kick.
putin fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
putin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
putin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
putin shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
putin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
vladimir putin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between putin's hands.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed putin momentarily.
Jones throws a series of punches but putin avoids them all with ease.
putin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
putin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but putin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on putin if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice body kick there by Jones.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of putin's head.
putin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped putin's head back.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones stuns putin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones punishes putin's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
putin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones looks to land a combination but putin avoids it well.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lets loose with a powerful body kick. putin will feel that in the morning.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones throws a right and a left that putin avoids nicely.
putin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
putin takes one to the side of the head.
Jones is looking to chop away at putin's legs.
Jones lands with a hook. putin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
putin closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. putin pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones tries to bum rush putin with a series of wild strikes but putin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
putin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
putin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
putin walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
putin fails to land the takedown.
putin checks a leg kick nicely.
putin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but putin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for vladimir putin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Jones cracks the inside of putin's front leg.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
putin ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by putin or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
putin shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones thuds his shin into the meat of putin's side.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for putin on that attempt.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
putin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but putin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow putin down.
Jones cracks putin with a good jab.
Jones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
putin takes one on the button.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of putin's head.
putin is rocked!
Jones lands with a right and another and another! putin is in big trouble! Jones lands again and this time it's lights out for putin! A quality knockout there for Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jordan Jones! Jordan Jones retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Drabek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Dignam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drabek comes to the cage accompanied by Imagine. Dignam comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nine Inch Nails - The Hand That Feeds kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tyler Dignam will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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280 lbs
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289 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight 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, Jeff Drabek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Dignam!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drabek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dignam lands with a right hand.
It looks like Jeff Drabek has been cut.
Drabek throws a big shot that misses.
Dignam lands a big right hand that sends Drabek crashing to the mat! Dignam stays standing though and waves Drabek back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Dignam misses.
Drabek misses with a body shot.
Tyler Dignam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drabek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dignam.
Dignam throws a big shot that misses.
Dignam lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Drabek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dignam misses with a body shot
and Drabek counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Drabek stays in close to Dignam's body and controls the position.
Dignam keeping moving, preventing Drabek from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drabek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drabek throws a big right hand that misses.
Drabek looking to sit in guard and control but Dignam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Drabek wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drabek is trying to hold Dignam in close to prevent damage but Dignam has managed to pass into half guard.
Drabek is looking for a sweep. Dignam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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.
Drabek is controlling Dignam's trapped leg to prevent Dignam from advancing to side control.
Drabek tries to get to full guard but Dignam has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dignam is thwarting Drabek's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drabek is looking to improve his position.
Drabek misses with some strikes from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dignam scores with a shot to the body.
Drabek slips under a jab from Dignam.
Dignam connects with a crisp jab.
Drabek is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drabek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dignam lands a big uppercut and Drabek crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Drabek looks OK. Dignam waves Drabek back to his feet!
Drabek is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dignam throws a shot to the body.
Dignam scores with a shot to the body.
Dignam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tyler Dignam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dignam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dignam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dignam fakes the body blow, causing Drabek to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Drabek goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyler Dignam!
Tyler Dignam is the new heavyweight champion!
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