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GC 363 Brand vs Starker PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ishida Musashi (ranked 5212 p4p, 6232 weight class) and Andre Moreira (ranked 519 p4p, 566 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ishida Musashi!
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, Andre Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Musashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Ishida Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Moreira.
Musashi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Musashi.
Musashi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Moreira sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moreira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Musashi is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Musashi swings around for an armbar but Moreira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Musashi's guard.
Musashi 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Moreira has his hands clasped together but Musashi extends and breaks Moreira's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Musashi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ishida Musashi!
A very excited looking Ishida Musashi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jana Iii Sobieskiego (ranked 5217 p4p, 5618 weight class) and Grand Admiral Thrawn (ranked 553 p4p, 571 weight class). Jana Iii Sobieskiego has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grand Admiral Thrawn!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrawn lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the body from Thrawn misses
and Sobieskiego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thrawn misses the shot to the body.
Sobieskiego appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thrawn misses with a right hand
and Sobieskiego counters with a stiff right hand.
Thrawn lands a nice shot that snaps Sobieskiego's head back.
Thrawn looks to score with a jab to the body but Sobieskiego is just out of range.
As Thrawn looks to move away, Sobieskiego throws a big counter combo but Thrawn just gets out of the way.
Thrawn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thrawn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thrawn throws a hook but Sobieskiego avoids it easily.
Sobieskiego throws a big counter combination but Thrawn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thrawn looks to score with a jab to the body but Sobieskiego is just out of range.
Thrawn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobieskiego.
Thrawn connects with a single shot there.
Grand Admiral Thrawn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieskiego walks into a straight right hand from Thrawn.
Thrawn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sobieskiego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrawn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sobieskiego connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thrawn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego is looking for a counter combo.
Sobieskiego takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sobieskiego takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sobieskiego walks into a straight right hand from Thrawn.
Thrawn lands with a straight right. Sobieskiego didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Thrawn. Beautiful body shot.
Thrawn misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Sobieskiego was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thrawn.
A shot to the body from Thrawn misses
and Thrawn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrawn misses with a hook
and Sobieskiego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Thrawn is rocked!
Thrawn misses with a body shot
and Sobieskiego counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Thrawn has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Galen Marek (ranked 5295 p4p, 5275 weight class) and Junior Senior (ranked 580 p4p, 579 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Galen Marek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Junior Senior!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senior fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marek was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marek.
Senior tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marek swivels and escapes.
Senior shoots and misses
and Marek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Galen Marek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Senior.
Marek cracks Senior with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Senior is rocked!
Senior is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Marek doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Senior crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Senior's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Galen Marek!
Galen Marek made sure to mention his sponsor, Distinct Label in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trump TwentyTwenty (ranked 5375 p4p, 5116 weight class) and Tander Silva (ranked 147 p4p, 143 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trump TwentyTwenty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tander Silva!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and TwentyTwenty tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and TwentyTwenty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Silva looks winded!
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and TwentyTwenty counters with a crisp right hand that drops Silva! TwentyTwenty lets Silva back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Silva is rocked!
 It looks like Tander Silva has been cut.
Tander Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and TwentyTwenty counters with a huge right that knocks Silva out cold! TwentyTwenty is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trump TwentyTwenty!
A very excited looking Trump TwentyTwenty made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sean O Malley (ranked 5093 p4p, 5211 weight class) and Patrick Slinger (ranked 420 p4p, 423 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Slinger's choice of entrance music: Hail Mary. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean O Malley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Slinger!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Malley misses with a double jab.
O Malley is looking to slow Slinger down with leg kicks.
O Malley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
O Malley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Slinger counters with a single leg into guard. O Malley didn't expect that.
Slinger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Slinger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slinger advances to half guard.
Slinger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Slinger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley is defending against the submission attempts here by Slinger.
Slinger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. O Malley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slinger.
Slinger slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Slinger seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. O Malley is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Patrick Slinger!
Post fight, an emotional Patrick Slinger said 'Hard work pays off. Thanks to all of my coaches. Thanks to all the dedicated MMA fans who support me.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Karuso (ranked 5194 p4p, 5077 weight class) and Fran Herandio (ranked 527 p4p, 519 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 Las Vegas, Frank Karuso!
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, Fran Herandio!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karuso bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Karuso has hold of Herandio's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Herandio tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Karuso cranks the arm and Herandio screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Herandio, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Frank Karuso!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cj Lee (ranked 4642 p4p, 6812 weight class) and Ammar Hjelm (ranked 398 p4p, 463 weight class). Hjelm comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cult of personality kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ammar Hjelm acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cj Lee!
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, Ammar Hjelm!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hjelm to the mat! Hjelm manages to get full guard.
Hjelm being controlled here, momentarily.
Hjelm looking to control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hjelm has eaten all the pies!
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hjelm looking for a sweep. Not yet Hjelm, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to control from the top but Hjelm keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee stands and throws Hjelm's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hjelm is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Hjelm is defending well.
Lee controls the position.
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.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hjelm keeps working.
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hjelm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hjelm knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hjelm, who protects the arm well.
Hjelm is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hjelm prevents Lee from improving position.
Hjelm seems a little lost for a moment, as Lee dominates the positioning.
Hjelm is trying to buck Lee off.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four 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.
Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hjelm pushes Lee off but Lee dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee tries for a kimura but Hjelm is defending well.
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hjelm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lee tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Hjelm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Lee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lee scores with a takedown into Hjelm's guard.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee wants to control from the top but Hjelm keeps moving.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Hjelm is retaining full guard.
Hjelm wants to sweep but no luck.
Hjelm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cj Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hjelm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Hjelm's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjelm is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee prevents Hjelm from getting back to his feet.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hjelm can do to turn this around?
Lee looking to pass the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lee gets to his feet - Hjelm follows without any prompting.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee 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.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee works his way into side control.
Hjelm tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hjelm knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hjelm has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hjelm is looking for a sweep.
That's four 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.
Hjelm is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hjelm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hjelm sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hjelm pushes Lee off looking to stand but Lee dives back in and keeps control.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to control from half guard but Hjelm is working away.
Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cj Lee dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hjelm.
Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hjelm did well to prevent Lee getting side control.
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hjelm doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
Lee not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Hjelm defends it.
Hjelm wants to get back to his feet.
Hjelm tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Lee trying to control the action but Hjelm is working from the bottom.
Hjelm tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Hjelm is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cj Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hjelm was covering up waiting for the punch and Lee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee won't allow Hjelm to get back to his feet.
Hjelm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee drops back looking for a leg! Hjelm is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hjelm manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Hjelm's guard.
Hjelm can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lee trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hjelm manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee has control of Hjelm's left arm, preventing Hjelm from doing any damage.
Lee wants to sweep here but Hjelm controlling him for the moment.
Hjelm wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hjelm is aware though and is defending well.
Ammar Hjelm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hjelm throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cj Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cj Lee!
After winning the bout, Cj Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rectal Thermometer (ranked 3426 p4p, 6268 weight class) and Luke Maddox (ranked 395 p4p, 569 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rectal Thermometer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Maddox!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Thermometer.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thermometer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thermometer tests Maddox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maddox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thermometer.
Some bone on bone action there as Thermometer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thermometer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maddox.
Maddox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've been told by Thermometer's head coaches at Save America! TRUMP 2.0 !!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thermometer dips to his left and cracks Maddox with an uppercut!
Thermometer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maddox manages to avoid it.
Maddox slips a straight right by Thermometer.
Thermometer lands an overhand right.
Thermometer cracks Maddox with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Maddox tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Thermometer pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Maddox is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rectal Thermometer!
In defeat, Luke Maddox stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey ladies, the party is at my place tonight!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Alvarez (ranked 1421 p4p, 1817 weight class) and Deviante Russell (ranked 204 p4p, 249 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 3, fighting out of New York, Aaron Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deviante Russell!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Russell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Russell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Russell tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Russell throws a big shot that misses.
Deviante Russell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Russell shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Russell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez takes a swing at Russell's ribcage but misses.
Russell checks a leg kick nicely.
Russell moves into the clinch.
Russell has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alvarez walks away with a smile on his face. Russell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aaron Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deviante Russell.
Alvarez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Russell gets a clinch.
Russell lands an uppercut.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez cracks Russell with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Alvarez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alvarez lands with a right to the head.
Russell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Russell is aware though and is defending well.
Russell gets to his feet. Alvarez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Russell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvarez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alvarez lands a jab.
Russell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russell checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Alvarez.
Russell looking to score a takedown here. Alvarez is defending well but Russell drives through and ends up in Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez has his feet on Russell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Russell, pushing him back against the cage.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Russell up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alvarez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Russell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alvarez after a bit of a struggle.
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Alvarez lands.
Alvarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Russell wants to counter the offense by Alvarez and move into the clinch position.
Aaron Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russell wants to clinch.
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alvarez.
Russell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Alvarez to the ground. Russell is now in Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Alvarez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Russell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Russell off and has taken his back!
Alvarez is punishing Russell with some ground and pound.
Russell covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Alvarez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
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!
Russell turns into Alvarez and is now in his guard.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Russell is aware though and is defending well.
Russell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Russell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Russell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Russell defends easily.
Russell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alvarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russell's guard.
Alvarez is stalling in the full guard.
Russell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Russell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Alvarez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alvarez throws a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Russell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alvarez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Russell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alvarez gets tackled into the cage by Russell. Russell maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Alvarez.
Alvarez is trying to maintain a safe position but Russell gets an underhook and turns Alvarez into the cage.
A short right from Alvarez on the inside.
Alvarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Russell tries to pull guard but Alvarez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Alvarez.
Russell jumps guard.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Russell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Russell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvarez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Russell keeps moving.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Russell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alvarez trying to control but Russell is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Roosters Coop inform us that Russell has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Alvarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alvarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Russell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russell has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russell can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Russell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Russell keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Russell lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Russell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.
Russell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.
Alvarez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Russell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Russell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez postures up in Russell's guard and throws a big left but Russell blocks it.
Russell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvarez defends well.
Russell keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez controlling from the top position.
Russell keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Russell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alvarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Russell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Russell is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Alvarez frees his head nicely. Oh but Russell has switched to an armbar! Alvarez is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Deviante Russell!
After winning the bout, Deviante Russell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Brand (ranked 1946 p4p, 1992 weight class) and Paul Starker (ranked 77 p4p, 80 weight class). Starker has chosen Catrin O'Neill - Ar Lan Y Mor as his entrance music. 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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28
270
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265
25 - 21 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Great elbows
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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 11 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Brand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Starker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brand was covering up waiting for the punch and Starker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brand manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Starker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brand's defenses.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Starker pushes off an throws an elbow but Brand leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Starker gets through Brand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Starker prevents Brand from breaking the clinch.
Brand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Starker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brand's defenses.
 It looks like Daniel Brand has been cut.
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!
Starker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Starker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brand's brow.
Starker scores with a shot to the side of Brand's head.
Starker throws an elbow that misses.
Starker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Starker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Starker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Starker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Starker has Brand pressed against the cage, preventing Brand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Starker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brand working hard to break the clinch.
Brand dodges an elbow strike from Starker.
Starker lands an elbow that stopped Brand in his tracks for a moment.
Brand blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Starker.
Starker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brand tries to break free but Starker pushes him back against the cage.
Starker lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Starker.
Brand blocks the elbow strike.
Starker keeps control of Brand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brand takes an elbow to the forehead.
Starker lands with a left to the head.
Starker lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Starker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brand's brow.
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!
Brand takes an elbow to the forehead.
Starker lands a shoulder strike.
Brand takes an elbow to the temple.
Daniel Brand's cut is getting worse.
Starker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brand takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starker misses with an elbow over the top.
Starker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Starker lands an elbow just above Brand 's eye.
Daniel Brand's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Starker lands an elbow inside.
Starker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Starker lands a nice elbow.
Brand avoids a wild elbow strike from Starker.
Starker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
 Brand is rocked!
Jeez, Daniel Brand's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice elbow from Starker.
Oh Brand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brand takes a shot to the head.
Brand is trying to push Starker away but Starker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Starker scores with a shoulder strike.
Brand is pressed against the cage. Starker pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Brand! Two more big strikes from Starker and Brand crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Paul Starker!
A very excited looking Paul Starker rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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