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Prize Fighter Season 1 e1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Killsonsight (ranked 8142 p4p, 647 weight class) and Jack Micheals (ranked 8141 p4p, 646 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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, Mike Killsonsight!
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, Jack Micheals!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Micheals throws a nice looking combination but Killsonsight bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Killsonsight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Micheals counters with a one-two to the body.
Killsonsight looking to score a takedown here. Micheals is defending well but Killsonsight drives through and ends up in Micheals's guard.
Killsonsight connects with a couple of short punches.
Micheals working a defensive guard here.
Micheals keeping full guard, as Killsonsight tries to pass.
Killsonsight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Micheals has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Killsonsight has managed to get both his arms back between Micheals's legs - danger averted.
Killsonsight is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Killsonsight pushing down on Micheals's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Micheals trying to control but Killsonsight postures up.
Killsonsight slows the pace down in half guard.
Killsonsight stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Micheals to get to his feet.
Killsonsight fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Micheals to the ground. Killsonsight is now in Micheals's guard.
Micheals is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Killsonsight 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.
Killsonsight decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Micheals, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micheals shoots for a double leg takedown but Killsonsight sprawls well. He's pushed Micheals's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Killsonsight swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Killsonsight could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Killsonsight clinches with his opponent.
Micheals wants a takedown.
Micheals successfully pulls guard.
Killsonsight stands up over Micheals, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Killsonsight wants to pass the guard but Micheals is keeping the position.
Killsonsight sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Micheals's guard.
Micheals looks winded!
Killsonsight scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Killsonsight working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killsonsight seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight uses his free foot to push down on Micheals's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Micheals.
Killsonsight mounts Micheals! Really nice guard pass there!
Killsonsight has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Micheals's face.
Killsonsight controlling from mount.
Killsonsight has hold of Micheals's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Micheals manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Killsonsight is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Micheals is in real trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Micheals is defending well though. Killsonsight let's go of the attempt for now.
Micheals defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Killsonsight's arms.
Micheals is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Killsonsight is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Micheals up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Killsonsight dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Killsonsight closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Micheals did well to prevent Killsonsight getting side control.
Killsonsight looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Killsonsight is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Micheals has managed to free his arm - good work.
Killsonsight slows the pace down in half guard.
Killsonsight is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killsonsight is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Micheals trying to hold on to Killsonsight's head to control him but Killsonsight postures up.
Micheals is defending against the submission attempts here by Killsonsight.
Killsonsight is pressing down on Micheals's thigh, looking to free his foot. Micheals is holding on for now.
Killsonsight is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Micheals is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Killsonsight is working for a submission of some sort.
Killsonsight with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Micheals is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micheals keeps trying to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Killsonsight connects with a nice short shot to Micheals's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Killsonsight connects with a nice short shot to Micheals's temple.
Micheals trying to control from the bottom.
Killsonsight moves nicely into side control.
Killsonsight tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Micheals wants to control but Killsonsight postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killsonsight thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Killsonsight is putting a hurting on Micheals here, landing some big shots from side control.
Killsonsight is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Killsonsight has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Micheals!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killsonsight with a couple of short strikes.
Micheals is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Killsonsight dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Killsonsight dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Micheals has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mike Killsonsight!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Sung (ranked 6461 p4p, 580 weight class) and Jake Williams (ranked 8508 p4p, 664 weight class). Jake Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Sung!
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, Jake Williams!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sung looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sung in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Williams tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sam Sung!
Sam Sung 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Sixpack (ranked 7903 p4p, 639 weight class) and Roman Reigns (ranked 4736 p4p, 460 weight class). The key to victory for Joe Sixpack has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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, Joe Sixpack!
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, Roman Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reigns throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sixpack was covering up waiting for the punch and Reigns finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sixpack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reigns postures up in Sixpack's guard and throws a big left but Sixpack blocks it.
Reigns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sixpack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sixpack could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixpack looking for a guillotine here but Reigns defends easily.
Sixpack looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Reigns puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixpack trying to control here.
Sixpack controlling the position well.
Reigns is trying to control. Sixpack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reigns performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reigns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sixpack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reigns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sixpack closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Reigns is trying to control Sixpack's posture but Sixpack avoids it.
Reigns is pushing Sixpack's head away, looking to escape. Sixpack manages to hold on to the position though.
Sixpack has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sixpack trying to control but Reigns is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sixpack prevents Reigns from getting the reversal.
Sixpack postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reigns looks a forlorn figure.
Sixpack landing strikes from the mount and Reigns is in trouble!
Sixpack prevents Reigns from getting the reversal.
Sixpack trying to control but Reigns is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reigns is looking to improve his position but Sixpack isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Sixpack will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sixpack throws a body punch but Reigns moves out of range.
Sixpack clinches with his opponent.
Reigns stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reigns as Sixpack tries to tie him up.
Reigns tries to break the clinch but Sixpack is controlling the position.
Sixpack goes for a takedown attempt but Reigns pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sixpack closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixpack looking for a takedown.
Sixpack is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sixpack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reigns is defending well for now.
Reigns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns is pressed up against the cage. Sixpack has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reigns down to the mat. Reigns avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Sixpack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reigns drives through with a takedown into Sixpack's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sixpack is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Reigns dives into side control.
Reigns trying to control the action but Sixpack is working from the bottom.
Reigns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Reigns is working Sixpack over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixpack is trying to get back to half guard.
Reigns tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Reigns tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sixpack tries to bench press Reigns off him but Reigns keeps the position.
Reigns sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sixpack is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Sixpack to pass into mount.
Reigns working the ground and pound effectively.
Reigns controlling from mount.
Sixpack tries to lock up and control but Reigns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reigns controlling from mount.
Sixpack is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sixpack manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sixpack wants to control but Reigns is keeping busy.
Reigns controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Reigns has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sixpack wants to control the action here but instead Reigns manages to pass to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Reigns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Reigns throws a wild body kick that Sixpack sees coming a mile off.
Nice jab there from Reigns.
Reigns shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reigns showed some decent athleticism there.
Sixpack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sixpack tries to get out of the position.
Reigns controlling the action here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Reigns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixpack missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixpack actively working from the bottom here.
Sixpack trying to hold on to Reigns's head to control him but Reigns postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Reigns takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reigns tries to bum rush Sixpack with a series of wild strikes but Sixpack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sixpack misses with a takedown
and Reigns counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixpack managing to control the position.
Reigns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sixpack works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sixpack has a closed guard, preventing Reigns from standing up.
Reigns stopping the sweep attempt from Sixpack.
Sixpack isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Reigns stacks Sixpack on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Reigns!
Reigns swings around for an armbar but Sixpack sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Reigns's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixpack slips nicely into half guard.
Reigns is trying to stand.
Reigns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reigns is trying is best to control the position here.
Reigns works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reigns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reigns keeping moving, preventing Sixpack from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sixpack tries to stand but Reigns is controlling from the bottom.
Sixpack wants to stand and escape but instead Reigns has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sixpack wants to stand but Reigns is controlling the position.
Reigns trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixpack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reigns 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.
Reigns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Reigns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reigns 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Reigns!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milo Coors (ranked 3913 p4p, 393 weight class) and Mark Watson (ranked 7736 p4p, 635 weight class). Milo Coors 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milo Coors!
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, Mark Watson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Watson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coors swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown but Coors manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Watson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Coors with a hook.
It looks like Mark Watson has been cut.
Watson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coors.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Coors does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coors tests Watson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coors. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson moves in looking to clinch but Coors pushes him off.
Watson tries to clinch there but Coors circles away.
Coors definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Coors does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson wants to clinch up but Coors keeps it at a distance.
Coors is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Coors rushes Watson and presses him up against the cage.
Watson tries to throw a body punch but Coors avoids it by throwing Watson back against the cage.
Watson misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Coors.
Coors lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Watson looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coors creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coors softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coors throws a big uppercut that drops Watson! More strikes from Coors and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Watson lies dazed against the cage as Coors celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milo Coors!
A less than humble Milo Coors misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Mark Watson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I did my best.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lebron James (ranked 3986 p4p, 401 weight class) and Uoy Kcuf (ranked 6302 p4p, 570 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lebron James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uoy Kcuf!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Kcuf. Those never looked like landing.
Kcuf throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
Kcuf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
Kcuf gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows James to score an easy takedown into full guard.
James wants to stand but Kcuf is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kcuf is trying to control the position but James postures up.
James engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kcuf looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James tries to free his leg and advance position but Kcuf is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
James shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kcuf tries to kick James off but James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
James looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kcuf looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kcuf defend it? James steps over the head and cranks it - Kcuf is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lebron James!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Manning (ranked 5263 p4p, 508 weight class) and Eli Jones (ranked 4837 p4p, 472 weight class). Steve Manning has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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268 lbs
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260 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Very quick |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Manning!
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, Eli Jones!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manning pulls guard successfully.
Manning is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Manning wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Manning is working hard here to advance position.
Manning is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Manning throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jones escapes and throws Manning's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Manning has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Manning's head.
Jones scores with a jab.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manning has time to react.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Manning feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manning won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Manning wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Manning dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to buck Manning off.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manning. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manning in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jones parries the strikes from Manning easily there. Manning is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Manning has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet here but Manning is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jones's back.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Manning off. It looks like it's working - Manning slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Jones displaying calm under pressure there.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Manning looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Eli Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manning closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones unleashes a big counter combination but Manning bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Manning on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manning is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Manning scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Manning stops Jones from standing up.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Manning passes into half guard.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Manning is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manning seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Manning is on him like a limpet, forcing Jones back against the cage.
Manning ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Manning no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Manning trying to strike off his back.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manning is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manning looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Manning is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Manning dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Manning's head and hops out.
Manning takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones punishes Manning's body with a nice straight punch.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Jones lands a left and a right that send Manning crashing to the mat, dazed. Jones thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Manning swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Manning face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eli Jones!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bates (ranked 3355 p4p, 342 weight class) and Ura Cone (ranked 4548 p4p, 445 weight class). Bob Bates is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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270 lbs
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278 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Bates!
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, Ura Cone!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bates wants to control from the top but Cone keeps moving.
Bates is fighting to break Cone's control of his arms but Cone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cone uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bates shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cone is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates is thwarting Cone's attempts to control the position.
Bates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cone on the ground.
Cone pushes Bates off looking to stand but Bates dives back in and keeps control.
Bates tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cone controls his leg.
Cone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cone missing with punches from the bottom.
Cone trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bates changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cone tries to avoid it but Bates manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cone to the ground. Cone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bates defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cone.
Cone shoots in looking for a takedown. Bates tries to sprawl out of it but Cone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bates manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cone throws a head kick that misses
and Bates counters with a takedown into side control.
Cone is trying to get back to his feet.
Cone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bates's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cone punching from the bottom.
Bates is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bates.
Bates will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bates missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cone misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates is sitting in close to Cone's body. Cone has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bates is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bates is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cone.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ura Cone!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Battle (ranked 3041 p4p, 307 weight class) and Malik Allen (ranked 4590 p4p, 448 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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268 lbs
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272 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Battle!
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, Malik Allen!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen gets caught napping as Battle dives in and scores a takedown. Allen manages to retain guard.
Allen is looking to stand back up but Battle counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Allen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen trying to control here.
Battle trying to control the pace.
Battle is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Allen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Battle!
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