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UFC 1-It Has Begun! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jabari Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mukinio Tambua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jabari Parker!
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, Mukinio Tambua!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tambua dives in and grabs Parker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Parker pushes down on Tambua's head and hops out.
Tambua will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tambua gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tambua can't get the takedown.
Jabari Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mukinio Tambua.
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tambua gets a double leg takedown into Parker's guard.
Tambua wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Tambua preventing the sweep.
Parker is looking to stand up but Tambua isn't so interested in that idea.
Tambua throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tambua throwing strikes but missing.
Tambua controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tambua drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Tambua as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Parker screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Tambua! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mukinio Tambua!
Mukinio Tambua seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Blowkarski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Griffith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Blowkarski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Griffith!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blowkarski throws a head kick that misses
and Griffith counters with a series of strikes. Blowkarski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Blowkarski throws a head kick that misses
and Griffith counters with a crisp one two that drops Blowkarski! Griffith thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Blowkarski to his feet! Blowkarski is in big trouble!
Griffith is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Blowkarski hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Griffith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phenoix Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Some Body Gonna Get It. Christopher Banks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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, Phenoix Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christopher Banks!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A head kick from Banks lands but Brown takes it in his stride.
Phenoix Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Banks, which made it look bad.
Banks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown throws a leg kick but Banks checks it.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Brown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brown pulls his leg out and moves away.
Banks with a poor takedown
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch.
Phenoix Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Banks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banks jumps guard but Brown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Banks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Banks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Banks wants to take the fight to the mat but Brown manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brown blocks an elbow strike from Banks.
Banks tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Banks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brown rushes Banks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Banks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brown walks away with a smile on his face. Banks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brown misses with the combination.
Banks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banks effectively controlling the action here.
Brown is trying to push Banks away but Banks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown gets underhooks to prevent Banks's takedown attempt.
Banks missing with knees to the body.
Banks tries to pull guard but Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Banks drops back down to his feet.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banks has his takedown stuffed
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Banks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Brown leaves Banks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brown duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown scores with a jab.
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
Brown breaks the clinch.
Banks blocks a head kick by Brown.
Banks rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks pushes off an throws an elbow but Brown leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Banks jumps guard but Brown stands there with Banks around his waist. Banks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Banks looking for a takedown.
Banks can't get the takedown.
Banks has Brown pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phenoix Brown dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Banks checks a leg kick nicely.
Banks drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Banks tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Banks trying to control the position but instead, Brown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banks into the cage.
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown sets himself, and Banks steps forward looking for the clinch! Brown avoids it this time.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Phenoix Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks tries to clinch up.
Brown clinches up with Banks and pushes him back against the cage.
Brown breaks the clinch.
Brown throws a chopping leg kick but Banks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Banks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Banks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banks wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown keeping full guard, as Banks tries to pass.
Banks wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeping full guard, as Banks tries to pass.
Banks trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Banks tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Banks pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Banks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Banks works his way into full mount!
Banks wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Banks moves to take his opponent's back.
Banks is looking for the choke from the back position but Brown is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks trying to control momentarily.
Brown is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Brown throws a one two combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brown.
Brown scores with a takedown into Banks's guard.
Christopher Banks has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phenoix Brown dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Banks moves into the clinch successfully.
Brown takes a knee to the side of the body.
Banks looking for a takedown.
Banks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown throws a big counter combination but Banks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Banks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banks shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab by Brown.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Banks avoids it.
Banks moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown works over Banks's head and body with a nice combination.
Banks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Banks gets slowly back to his feet.
Phenoix Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Banks.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Banks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Banks trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Banks fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Banks stands up and beckons Brown to his feet.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown throws a big counter combination but Banks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Banks has a takedown stuffed.
Brown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Banks tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to clinch up but Banks circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Banks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banks tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown blocks a head kick by Banks.
Brown tries to clinch up but Banks circles away and keeps his distance.
Banks throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Banks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Brown sets himself, and Banks steps forward looking for the clinch! Brown avoids it this time.
Banks wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Banks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banks is defended easily by Brown.
Banks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Banks somewhat.
Phenoix Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Christopher Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Banks missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phenoix Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Roberts scores the fight for Phenoix Brown!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Phenoix Brown!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Phenoix Brown!
Phenoix Brown wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, an emotional Phenoix Brown said 'You will not win cause I will not lose '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tzwrtzos Peidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Travis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson Travis told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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165 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tzwrtzos Peidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilson Travis!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Travis fakes the leg kick and cracks Peidis in the body.
Travis scores with a nice right hand.
Peidis scores with a shot to the body.
Peidis cracks a nice hook into Travis's ribs.
Travis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Peidis lands a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Peidis.
Travis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peidis works the jab nicely.
A good leg kick by Travis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peidis swings for the body but Travis moves out of range.
Travis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Peidis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peidis throws a big shot that misses.
Travis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Peidis throws a right and a left that Travis avoids nicely.
Travis shoots in for a double leg but Peidis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Travis tries to move into range but Peidis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Travis connects with a high kick.
Travis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Peidis feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Travis sprawling to the canvas! Travis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Peidis finish him?!
Travis is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peidis throws a jab when Travis was well out of range.
Travis is still on wobbly legs! Can Peidis finish him?
Travis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Travis seems to have recovered his senses.
Travis looks winded!
Peidis cracks Travis with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Travis looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Peidis finish him?
Peidis throws a body shot but no joy.
Peidis just misses with a punch to the body.
Peidis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Travis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Peidis cracks Travis with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Travis looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Peidis finish him?
Peidis walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Travis drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Peidis swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Travis's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tzwrtzos Peidis!
Tzwrtzos Peidis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Ngannou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankie Ngannou has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ramirez !
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, Frankie Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anthony Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Ngannou both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Anthony Ramirez has been cut.
Ramirez lands a big head kick that sends Ngannou tumbling to the mat! Ramirez takes a step backwards and waves Ngannou back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ngannou is rocked!
It looks like Frankie Ngannou has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ngannou is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramirez finish him?
Ramirez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramirez .
Ngannou seems to have recovered his senses.
Ngannou thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ramirez if he has to take too many more of those.
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez throws a nice looking combination but Ngannou bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Ngannou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ngannou comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ngannou lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ramirez will feel that in the morning.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
Ramirez throws an off balance right hand
and Ngannou counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ngannou's coach down at The Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ngannou's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ngannou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ngannou thuds a left hand into Ramirez 's body.
Ngannou fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ngannou throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Ramirez stumbling backwards into the cage! Ramirez bounces back off the cage towards Ngannou, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Ngannou lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Ngannou celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frankie Ngannou!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Hoffsteder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ljubomir Mihajlovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonard Hoffsteder!
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, Ljubomir Mihajlovic!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihajlovic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hoffsteder on his heels. He'll look to pass Hoffsteder's guard now, I'm sure.
Mihajlovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mihajlovic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hoffsteder tries to improve position but can't.
Mihajlovic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hoffsteder is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mihajlovic works to advance to full mount. Hoffsteder defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffsteder wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mihajlovic.
Mihajlovic raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mihajlovic controlling the position easily from mount.
Mihajlovic landing strikes from the mount and Hoffsteder is in trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihajlovic throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Hoffsteder in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mihajlovic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hoffsteder in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mihajlovic landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mihajlovic pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mihajlovic lands with some strikes.
Hoffsteder is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mihajlovic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Mihajlovic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hoffsteder is rocked!
Mihajlovic controlling his opponent.
Oh Hoffsteder is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mihajlovic drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hoffsteder! More shots from Mihajlovic and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ljubomir Mihajlovic!
Ljubomir Mihajlovic was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miroslav Slaven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Liguy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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18
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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26
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miroslav Slaven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleg Liguy!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaven darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Slaven is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Slaven is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slaven wants to pass to mount but Liguy is defending the position.
Liguy wants to get back to full guard.
Liguy won't allow Slaven to pass to mount.
Slaven is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Liguy defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liguy wants to improve his position but Slaven is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaven is trying to work for a kimura but Liguy is defending well.
Liguy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Slaven's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Slaven's back!
You can see the frustration on Slaven's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Slaven breaks Liguy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Liguy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Slaven has a hand on Liguy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Liguy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Liguy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Slaven is desperately trying to improve his position but Liguy has a good base and remains in mount.
Liguy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaven is looking to get to half guard.
Liguy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Slaven is looking to improve his position but Liguy isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaven is working hard here to advance position.
Liguy lands a couple of good shots and Slaven has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Liguy lands shots to the head and Slaven turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Liguy!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson tries to clinch but Cortez moves out of range.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cortez defends it nicely.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cortez as he avoids it easily.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rafael Cortez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Anderson.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cortez as he jumps to the side.
Cortez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cortez slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Anderson momentarily.
Anderson throws the kick towards the body but Cortez avoids it.
Cortez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Cortez finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
It looks like Duke Anderson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez digs a good hook to Anderson's body.
Anderson looks winded!
Cortez with a hook.
Cortez lands with an overhand left.
A left lands for Cortez.
Anderson drops his hands momentarily. Cortez doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Anderson staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Anderson doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rafael Cortez!
A relieved looking Rafael Cortez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gatsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Holzken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holzken is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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24
167 lbs
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157 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Gatsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holzken has his takedown stuffed
and Gatsby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holzken shoots in and bounces Gatsby off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gatsby trying to control the position here.
Holzken stopping the sweep attempt from Gatsby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holzken won't allow Gatsby to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gatsby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holzken sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gatsby looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Holzken seems keen to control Gatsby's posture.
Holzken is continuing to stall.
Gatsby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby throws an elbow that misses. Holzken uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gatsby's guard. Nice move by Holzken!
Gatsby is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Holzken preventing the sweep.
Holzken is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gatsby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holzken's guard.
Holzken keeping moving, preventing Gatsby from controlling successfully.
Holzken managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby throws an elbow that misses. Holzken uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gatsby's guard. Nice move by Holzken!
Gatsby working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Holzken has passed into half guard!
Holzken is taking a breather. Gatsby says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gatsby misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Holzken trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Gatsby is squirming around, avoiding Holzken's attempts to control the action.
Gatsby throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Holzken sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holzken prevents Gatsby from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Holzken dominated that round.
That's time! Gatsby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Holzken shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gatsby's guard.
Gatsby wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Holzken is now in half guard.
Gatsby is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gatsby wants to improve his position but Holzken is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gatsby working to try and regain half guard.
Holzken blocks Gatsby's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gatsby can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken content just to control the position here.
Gatsby working to try and regain half guard.
Rodney Holzken has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holzken controlling from the full mount.
Holzken has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LOD:NYC Striking Academy . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Holzken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gatsby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gatsby is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holzken controlling the position easily from mount.
Gatsby is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatsby regains half guard.
Gatsby tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Holzken has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Holzken 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!
Holzken shoots in but no luck this time.
Holzken fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Holzken enables Gatsby to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Holzken manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gatsby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holzken seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gatsby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gatsby throws a strike but Holzken rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Holzken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gatsby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gatsby wants to improve his position but instead Holzken has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gatsby wants to improve his position but Holzken is controlling well.
Holzken not doing much here.
Holzken blocks the strikes from Gatsby.
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.
Gatsby tries to roll over but Holzken keeps him under control.
Gatsby works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gatsby is looking to sweep but instead, Holzken has passed into half guard.
Gatsby is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gatsby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holzken's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holzken's back!
Gatsby misses with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to control the action but Gatsby just sinks the hooks in.
Gatsby looking for the choke but no joy.
Gatsby throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Holzken covering up well under a series of strikes from Gatsby.
Holzken just trying to survive but Gatsby is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gatsby is punishing Holzken with strikes - can he finish him?!
Gatsby lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Holzken hold on?!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatsby throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Holzken just trying to survive but Gatsby is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gatsby throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Holzken trying to control but not successfully.
Holzken tries to escape the position.
Gatsby misses with an elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holzken defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gatsby throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Gatsby showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holzken 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight for Joe Gatsby!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Joe Gatsby!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Rodney Holzken!
Joe Gatsby wins by split decision!
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