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Test Night 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Nyberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harry Hole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Nyberg!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyberg shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hole's guard.
Hole throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hole working a defensive guard here.
Hole has his hands on Nyberg's head, controlling the position.
Hole working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nyberg has passed into half guard!
Nyberg thows a huge punch but Hole dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyberg throwing shots but Hole is blocking nicely.
Nyberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hole's head.
Nyberg trying to pass the guard but Hole defending well.
Nyberg has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Hole works to full guard.
Nyberg is looking to stand up but Hole won't let him.
Hole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nyberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nyberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hole keeping moving, preventing Nyberg from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hole is trying to control the position but Nyberg postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nyberg is looking to slow Hole down with leg kicks.
Hole shoots in looking for a takedown. Nyberg tries to sprawl out of it but Hole keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nyberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Nyberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hole scores with a head kick.
It looks like Gunnar Nyberg has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nyberg misses with a head kick.
Hole feinted with a counter takedown.
Nyberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Nyberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nyberg 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 9:10
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 9:10
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Nyberg!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Domingo Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Haller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Domingo Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mickey Haller!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez connects with a body shot that sends Haller's belly button to the back.
Haller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chavez tries a head kick but it misses.
Chavez moves in looking to clinch but Haller pushes him off.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chavez tries a head kick but it misses.
Chavez lands a head kick. Haller smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Haller misses with a low kick.
Chavez scores with a push kick.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haller.
Chavez throws a leg kick which misses Haller's front leg but catches the back leg as Haller tries to avoid it.
Haller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chavez breaks from the clinch.
Haller tries to land a front kick but Chavez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chavez instigates a clinch.
Chavez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Haller tries to break free but Chavez pushes him back against the cage.
Chavez manages to break the clinch.
Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez is looking to counter the offense by Haller and move into the clinch.
Haller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Mickey Haller has been cut.
Good leg kick by Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haller fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haller gets tackled into the cage by Chavez. Chavez maintains the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haller stalling.
Chavez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haller throws a shot to the body.
Chavez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haller has Chavez up against the cage in a clinch.
Chavez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chavez lands an elbow just above Haller 's eye.
Chavez manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domingo Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chavez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 10:9
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 10:9
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domingo Chavez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Crawford!
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, Aaron Washington!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford punishes Washington's body with a nice straight punch.
Crawford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it.
Washington throws a head kick that Crawford semi-blocks.
Crawford with a hook.
Crawford takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Crawford. That snapped Washington's head back.
Crawford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Washington at a distance.
Washington connects with a single shot there.
Crawford is rocked!
Crawford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Crawford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington throws a hook but Crawford avoids it easily.
Crawford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crawford seems to have got his legs back now.
Crawford throws a head kick that misses.
Washington connects with a body shot.
Crawford misses with a head kick.
Crawford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Washington jabs at Crawford's body.
Crawford takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab from Washington.
Washington catches Crawford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice straight punches there by Crawford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crawford.
Washington lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crawford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Washington at a distance.
Nice body punch from Crawford.
Washington walks into a stiff left hand from Crawford.
Washington connects with a crisp jab.
Crawford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crawford throws a right hand that misses
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
Jab, jab by Crawford - just one landing.
Crawford throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.
Washington jabs Crawford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Washington. That snapped Crawford's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crawford loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Crawford takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Washington steps in with a hook that catches Crawford right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Washington follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Crawford looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Washington!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashid Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Lopez!
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, Rashid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Lopez moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Rashid Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Lopez connects with a looping right hand.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez with a nice cross.
The crowd cheers as Lopez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magomedov doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
Magomedov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magomedov misses with a body punch
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov's corner calls for a 1-2. Magomedov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez connects with a nice looking jab.
Magomedov is rocked!
That has opened up Rashid Magomedov's cut even more.
Magomedov lands with a straight right. Lopez didn't see that one coming.
Magomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Lopez stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopez drops Magomedov with a beautiful combination! Magomedov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lopez is looking for the KO!
Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopez finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Lopez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magomedov misses with a looping right.
Lopez lands with a nice body punch.
Lopez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Magomedov looks winded!
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.
Magomedov leaves his chin hanging out and Lopez seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Magomedov crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate Lopez!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kieran McArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kieran McArthur!
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, Cole Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McArthur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good exchange - McArthur coming out on top.
McArthur scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reynolds doesn't seem bothered though.
Reynolds throws out a powerful jab.
McArthur lands with a cross.
It looks like Cole Reynolds has been cut.
McArthur lands a big head kick that sends Reynolds tumbling to the mat! McArthur takes a step backwards and waves Reynolds back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Reynolds is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McArthur scores with the left hand. Reynolds knows he should have avoided that one.
Reynolds is still on wobbly legs! Can McArthur finish him?
McArthur punishes Reynolds's body with a nice straight punch.
Reynolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
Reynolds lands with a nice body punch.
Reynolds lands a nice hook to McArthur's body. McArthur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McArthur drops Reynolds with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Reynolds looks back up at him and smiles so McArthur waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and McArthur moves out of range easily.
Crack! A monster head kick from McArthur and Reynolds falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by McArthur!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kieran McArthur!
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