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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Riffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riffe has chosen Bad and Boujee as his entrance music. 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Sonny Grant! 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, Daniel Riffe! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Riffe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grant's waist but Grant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Riffe off to one side. Grant is looking to counter the offense by Riffe and move into the clinch. Grant throws a sloppy head kick and Riffe moves out of range easily. Riffe throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Grant blocks the body kick.
Grant gets the takedown into side control. Riffe is positioning himself to get back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grant connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Riffe some visible discomfort.
Grant moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grant misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Riffe struggling a bit here. The strikes coming from Grant are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Riffe tries to buck Grant off but Grant is having none of it. Grant is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Riffe has escaped the position, nice work there. Grant controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Grant stands up and beckons Riffe to his feet. Grant drives through with a takedown into guard. Riffe can't keep his opponent in guard - Grant advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Grant with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Grant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grant uses his free foot to push down on Riffe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Riffe. Grant looking to control and managing it successfully. Grant has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Riffe's face.
Riffe looks winded! Riffe tries to reverse the position but Grant maintains control. Grant looking to finish Riffe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Riffe! Grant controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice elbow there by Grant. Grant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Grant lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Grant controlling the position easily from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Grant dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Riffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range. Riffe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riffe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grant looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Riffe! A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Grant has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Riffe! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grant controlling from mount. Riffe is breathing heavily. Grant has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grant lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Grant controlling from mount. Riffe tries to improve his position but Grant has taken his back! Grant has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Riffe tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Grant pushes Riffe away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sonny Grant!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dogan Emirhan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Buck (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 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Dogan Emirhan! 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, John Buck! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Buck rushes Emirhan and presses him up against the cage. Buck struggles to land a body shot inside as Emirhan controls his hands.
Emirhan takes a shot to the head. Buck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buck thumps Emirhan with a low kick. Emirhan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Buck takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Buck has Emirhan up against the cage in a clinch.
Buck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buck misses with a punch to the body.
Buck lands a shot to the body. Emirhan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buck smiles and moves away.
Buck wants to land a leg kick but Emirhan is out of range. Buck lands a nice leg kick that just misses Emirhan's sensitive parts. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Buck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buck wants it to stay on the feet. Buck gets in close and instigates a clinch. Emirhan lands an uppercut. Emirhan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Emirhan wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dogan Emirhan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emirhan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Buck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buck misses with a punch to the body.
Buck lands a body punch in the clinch. Buck lands a shot to the body. Buck tries a body shot but Emirhan blocks it.
Emirhan is trying to drag Buck to the mat but Buck just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. A hook to the body from Buck.
Emirhan is breathing heavily. Buck digs a right hand into Emirhan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Emirhan's gas tank. Buck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Buck misses its intended target. Buck throws a sloppy head kick and Emirhan moves out of range easily. Emirhan throwing a counter right hand but Buck manages to avoid it. Buck throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Emirhan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Buck drives through and clinches with Emirhan against the cage.
Buck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Emirhan backwards. Emirhan jumps guard but Buck turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Emirhan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Buck - that landed with a thud.
Buck pushes Emirhan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Emirhan blocks a body shot from Buck. Buck breaks the clinch.
Emirhan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Emirhan dodges the punch combination from Buck.
Emirhan throws a body punch but Buck moves out of range. Buck lands a big right hook! Emirhan looks hurt but is still standing! Buck lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Emirhan falls down and Buck dives in with a huge hammer fist! Emirhan's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Buck runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Buck!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rizky Nanda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serial Killer (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 Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rizky Nanda! 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, Serial Killer! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice uppercut lands for Killer. That snapped Nanda's head back.
Serial Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Killer walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Nanda drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Killer swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Nanda's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serial Killer! Serial Killer decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pammy Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns has chosen Rocky Top as his entrance music. 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Billy Black! 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, Pammy Burns! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Burns shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Burns fails in his attempt to clinch. Burns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burns shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Black misses with a double jab.
Burns wants to counter with a clinch but Black pushes him away. Pammy Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Black closes the distance and clinches. Burns drops down looking for an ankle pick but Black pulls his leg out and moves away.
Billy Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pammy Burns. Burns lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Burns throws a head kick that Black semi-blocks.
Black's corner calls for a 1-2. Black obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Burns misses with a few strikes there.
Black instigates a clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Burns. Black throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burnss head. Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black.
A punch combination from Burns misses. Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Black avoids it really well and circles away. Black tries to counter by clinching up but Burns breaks away and moves out of range. Black lands a big uppercut and Burns crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Burns looks OK. Black waves Burns back to his feet!
Burns is rocked! 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! Black fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Black drives through with a takedown into Burns's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Burns looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard. Black 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. Black works over Burns with some ground and pound from guard. Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard. Burns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Burns keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass. Black 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. A right-left combo lands from Black. Burns moves out of range of the body kick. As Black backs off Burns throws a huge counter combo but Black manages to avoid it all. Burns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Black throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burns tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Black is in Burns's guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Black's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Burns has momentary wrist control but Black slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Black controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet. Burns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Black stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Black throws a right hand that Burns ducks under and follows up with a left that Burns also avoids with ease. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Black dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Burns wants to clinch up but Black keeps it at a distance. Billy Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Black lands a left and a right that send Burns crashing to the mat, dazed. Black thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Black finish him? Burns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Black. Burns seems to have recovered his senses. Black drops his hands momentarily and Burns takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Burns is looking to clinch. Burns clinches with his opponent.
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! Black stalls. A shot in the inside from Burns. Burns drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Black gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Black tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Burns is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Burns fails with a takedown attempt. Burns is breathing heavily. Burns rushes Black and presses him up against the cage. Black breaks from the clinch.
Black swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Burns. Burns tries to counter by closing the distance. A kick lands to the mid section there for Black. Burns slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Billy Black is winning the standup battle so far. Nice shot by Black. Black clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Burns throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Black blocks it with crossed arms. A nice right hand lands inside from Black. Burns wants a takedown but no success here.
Billy Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pammy Burns. Black stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Black.
This has been an exciting period of action! Black is struggling to control the position. Black has Burns pressed against the cage, preventing Burns from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Black is pushing Burns up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Black working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Black escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black is fending him off so far but Burns persists. Nope, Black circles away and we're back to standing. Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jab from Black. Burns is looking to clinch. Burns tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Burns tries to clinch there but Black circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burns. Oooooh!!! Black has knocked Burns down with a huge combo! Black steps away and waves a wobbly Burns back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Black getting the better of the striking in that exchange. 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! Some wild striking there from Black.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Black throws a body kick that misses. Burns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Black swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Burns tries to counter it with a takedown but Black pushes his down on his head and steps out. Black misses with the combination.
Burns throws a counter combo. A leg kick checked by Black. Black connects with a looping right hand.
Black throws a leg kick that misses. Black lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Burns shoots and misses and Black holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Black lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Black dominated that second round. That's time! Black's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Burns goes for a double leg but Black avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Black continues to drive forward. Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily. Black connects with a single shot there. The fight moves into the clinch position. Burns avoids the elbow strike from Black, against the cage.
Black softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Black gets underhooks to prevent Burns's takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Black. Black softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burns blocks an uppercut.
Black lands with a short shot to the head. A frustrated look appears on Burns's face as he tries to break the clinch. Black manages to break the clinch.
Black lands a big uppercut and Burns crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Burns looks OK. Black waves Burns back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round. Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burns with the counter takedown but Black avoids it easily. Black throws a leg kick but Burns moved away. Burns tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Black lands an overhand right. Black misses with a wild combination.
Black sizes up Burns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Black throws a series of punches but Burns moves out of range. Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Black as he jumps to the side. Billy Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pammy Burns.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Black paws at him with a jab and circles away. Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Burns walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Black, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Black throws a series of punches but Burns moves out of range. Nice sprawl there from Black as Burns shoots in. 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! Black lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Black. Black obviously looking to wear him down.
Some wild striking there from Black.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Black keeps the fight on the outside. Burns tries to clinch but Black is having none of it. Black checks a low kick from Burns. Burns fails in his attempt to clinch. Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center. Black throws a big counter combination but Burns scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Black shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burns manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Black with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Black stopping the sweep attempt from Burns. Billy Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Black's corner is telling him to maintain position. Pammy Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Burns is looking for a triangle here but Black uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Black advances nicely into full mount. Black lands a big elbow. Billy Black is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Black unloading with bombs!
And that's the end of the fight! Billy Black showed his dominance in that final round. Well Black 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight for Billy Black! Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Billy Black! Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Billy Black!
Billy Black wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zarko Zidane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Garces (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 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Zarko Zidane! 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, Miguel Garces! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zidane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garces. Garces drives through and clinches with Zidane against the cage.
Zidane takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zidane is looking for a takedown. Zidane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garces is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Zidane prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Garces tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zarko Zidane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Garces. Garces can't find room to land a body shot as Zidane controls the action.
Garces is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Garces is trying to break free. Garces jumps guard.
Zidane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Zidane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Zidane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garces on the ground. Zidane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Garces can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zidane controls the pace. Zidane postures up and lands a big shot to Garces's brow. Zidane throws a big elbow that misses. Zidane is looking to work some ground and pound but Garces has wrist control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Garces keeping moving, preventing Zidane from controlling successfully. Garces looking to control.
Zidane lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zidane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Zidane with a nice head shot there. Zidane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garces's head. Zidane distracts Garces with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garces is rocked! Zidane arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Garces's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zarko Zidane! Zarko Zidane 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Arcane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slum Dogg (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 takedowns
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Arcane! 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, Slum Dogg! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Arcane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arcane throws a hook to the side of Dogg's head but Dogg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. And Dogg tries to counter it with a takedown but Arcane pushes his down on his head and steps out. Arcane tries a low kick but Dogg avoids it. Arcane misses with a looping left. Dogg staying out of range there. And Dogg tries to counter it with a takedown but Arcane pushes his down on his head and steps out. Arcane misses with a straight right. Arcane throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dogg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Arcane is in Dogg's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dogg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arcane wants to pass the guard but Dogg is keeping the position. Dogg has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Arcane is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dogg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Arcane advances to full mount. Arcane pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Arcane working the ground and pound effectively.
Arcane breaks from Dogg's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dogg is rocked! Arcane postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dogg looks a forlorn figure.
Dogg is still in real trouble! Can Arcane finish him? Arcane drops a big elbow. That's hurt Dogg! More shots from Arcane and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Arcane!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean Luc Gillet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brooklyn Brawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gillet comes to the cage accompanied by Misirlou. 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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150 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced |
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Decent 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Luc Gillet! 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, Brooklyn Brawler! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brawler pushes Gillet up against the cage in a clinch. Gillet tries to pull guard but Brawler forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Brawler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brawler slaps away a takedown attempt from Gillet, before circling back to the center of the mat. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gillet. Brawler throws out a counter right but Gillet avoids it with no problem. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Luc Gillet. That's going to take a lot out of him. Brawler lands a big uppercut and Gillet crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gillet looks OK. Brawler waves Gillet back to his feet!
Gillet is rocked!
It looks like Jean Luc Gillet has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Brawler shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Gillet takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Brawler sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Gillet bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brooklyn Brawler!
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