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MILF 79 Barber vs Galecki PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zaid Sims (ranked 4694 p4p, 25013 weight class) and Manny Torres (ranked 266 p4p, 296 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zaid Sims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Manny Torres!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres darts in and clinches Sims up against the cage.
Torres manages to pull guard.
Sims stands and steps away. Torres gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sims fails to land the takedown.
Torres drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sims manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Torres breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manny Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sims shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Torres sprawls well. Torres wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sims gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torres wants it to stay on the feet.
Torres raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zaid Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sims's guard.
Torres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sims works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sims looking for a guillotine here but Torres defends easily.
Torres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Torres wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Sims's closed guard. He's half up but Sims has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Sims pivots and extends the arm, Torres falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Sims! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zaid Sims!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keishin Smith (ranked 3064 p4p, 4771 weight class) and Malakai Rios (ranked 312 p4p, 423 weight class). Keishin Smith 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keishin Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Malakai Rios!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith with a hook.
Rios scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rios stalling.
Rios decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Rios blocks a head kick by Smith.
Rios looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Keishin Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith scores with a head kick. Rios tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smith throws a right and a left that Rios avoids nicely.
Rios forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to break free but Rios pushes him back against the cage.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Rios has the dominant position.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rios has him pressed against the cage.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rios has him pressed against the cage.
Rios is stalling here.
Rios breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Rios counters by clinching up.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Rios has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rios.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Rios is struggling to control the position.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Rios keeps him there for the moment.
Rios manages to break the clinch.
Rios throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rios tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Keishin Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malakai Rios.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Rios's front leg but catches the back leg as Rios tries to avoid it.
Smith swings for the body but Rios moves out of range.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Keishin Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Rios tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rios somewhat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Rios looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rios momentarily.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rios.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
 Rios is rocked!
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Rios shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Rios has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Rios keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rios turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rios asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rios controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rios decides to stand back up.
Rios shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Rios. Rios maintains the clinch.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Rios has double underhooks.
Rios manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keishin Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rios blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Rios bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rios wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rios can do to turn this around?
Smith cracks Rios with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Keishin Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick from Smith lands but Rios takes it in his stride.
Rios moves out of range of the body kick.
And Rios tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rios drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rios dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rios controls the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rios tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith pushes Rios away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rios gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios lands an elbow.
Rios stands up.
Rios throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rios off to one side.
Rios takes the fight into the clinch.
Rios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rios falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Rios moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Rios can't get the takedown.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Rios won't allow it.
Rios successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to stand up but Rios won't let him.
Rios controlling Smith's posture.
Rios has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Rios tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith wanted to stand there but Rios had control of the position.
Smith is sitting in close to Rios's body. Rios has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Smith is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Smith is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rios.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Malakai Rios!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sterling Stella (ranked 3027 p4p, 3335 weight class) and Jerethan Treyold (ranked 230 p4p, 253 weight class). Jerethan Treyold told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Brawler
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sterling Stella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jerethan Treyold!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Treyold moves into the clinch.
Treyold swings wildly with an uppercut but Stella uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stella is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knees in the clinch landing for Treyold.
Treyold is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stella slowing the pace effectively.
Treyold manages to break the clinch.
Treyold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stella moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stella feinted with a counter takedown.
Stella's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stella duly obliges.
Treyold connects with a solid leg kick.
Treyold clinches.
Stella avoiding damage as Treyold throws knees to the body.
Treyold breaks from the clinch.
Stella shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stella showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Treyold blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stella.
Treyold pushes Stella off looking to stand but Stella dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stella tries to pass the half guard into mount. Treyold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stella stops Treyold from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Treyold wants to improve his position but Stella is controlling well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stella throws out a loose jab but Treyold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stella fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Treyold misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Treyold fails to land with a series of punches.
Stella throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Treyold swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stella shoots in and drives through. Treyold sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sterling Stella. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stella fails to land the takedown.
Stella feints and as Treyold raises his hands in defense, Stella changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stella won't allow Treyold to sweep him here.
Stella tries to stand but Treyold is controlling from the bottom.
Treyold is looking to stand up but Stella isn't so interested in that idea.
Stella trying to stand up but can't free himself from Treyold's guard.
Treyold keeping moving, preventing Stella from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Treyold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stella postures up.
Stella would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been informed that Treyold has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Treyold misses with a leg kick
and Stella cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Treyold throws the kick towards the body but Stella avoids it.
Stella misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Treyold's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stella looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Treyold misses with a low kick.
Treyold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Treyold pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Treyold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stella.
Treyold looks winded!
Treyold looks to throw the jab but Stella is out of range.
Jerethan Treyold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Treyold misses with a few strikes there.
Stella throws a series of punches but Treyold avoids them all with ease.
Stella rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Treyold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Treyold misses with a head kick.
Stella tries to clinch there but Treyold circles away.
Treyold throws a lazy body kick
and Stella counters with a shoot takedown. Treyold fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stella passes into half guard.
Treyold wants to get back to his feet.
Stella lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerethan Treyold will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stella gets a double leg takedown into Treyold's guard.
Treyold is wriggling around but Stella manages to pass to half guard.
Treyold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stella. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stella slips a nice elbow through Treyold's hands, connecting with Treyold's forehead.
Stella stops Treyold from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stella wants to get back to his feet.
Stella content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Stella is going to stand back up.
Treyold pushes Stella off looking to stand but Stella dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stella passes to full mount!
Stella is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Treyold is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Treyold flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Stella anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Treyold and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Stella slips an arm under Treyold chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Stella has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Stella is squeezing on Treyold like an anaconda would it's prey. Treyold fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sterling Stella!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Robinson (ranked 2943 p4p, 2782 weight class) and The Man The Legend (ranked 347 p4p, 336 weight class). Nate Robinson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nate Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, The Man The Legend!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson throws a jab but it's blocked by The Legend.
The Legend throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Legend throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Legend misses with a straight right.
Robinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Legend sizes up Robinson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
The Legend works over Robinson's head and body with a nice combination.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Legend.
Robinson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The Legend misses with a hook
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robinson has managed to clinch.
The Legend doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Legend tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing The Legend back against the cage.
Robinson jumps guard but The Legend turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Legend smiles and moves away.
Robinson misses with a lunging right hand
and The Legend counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Legend cracks Robinson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in The Legend's half guard.
The Legend is looking to control Robinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Legend avoid being mounted?
The Legend is in trouble now - Robinson has advanced to mount!
Robinson controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson stands up from mount. Strange move.
A lazy left from The Legend finds it's target.
Robinson gets a clinch.
Robinson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Legend.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson trying to mount his opponent but The Legend defends it.
Robinson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Robinson tries to control but The Legend wriggling away.
Robinson moves to the back position.
Robinson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. The Legend knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften The Legend for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Legend is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We've been informed that The Legend has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Robinson controlling well, preventing The Legend from escaping the position.
Robinson misses with an elbow to the head.
The Legend preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Robinson.
Robinson has both hooks in and is working for a choke. The Legend is in real trouble here. Robinson gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, The Legend is tapping out! Robinson wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nate Robinson!
Our winner, Nate Robinson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Burg Gers (ranked 3280 p4p, 3404 weight class) and Diego Carpio (ranked 328 p4p, 344 weight class). Diego Carpio 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Burg Gers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Diego Carpio!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carpio tries to avoid it but Gers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carpio to the ground. Carpio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carpio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carpio connects with an inside leg kick.
Carpio tries to clinch up but Gers circles away and keeps his distance.
Gers slips a jab and a cross from Carpio.
Carpio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gers tries to keep at a distance but Carpio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carpio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gers turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gers manages to end up in side control.
Carpio tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gers is landing with strikes. Carpio can't take much more of this.
Carpio wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gers throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Gers is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Gers gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Gers gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Gers apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Carpio connects with a solid leg kick.
Gers tries for a takedown but Carpio circles away easily
and Carpio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burg Gers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carpio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gers throws a leg kick but Carpio sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carpio tries a knee to the head but Gers blocks it.
Carpio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gers is defending well for now.
Gers gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gers 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.
Nice strikes from Gers there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carpio tries to kick Gers off but Gers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carpio defends it well.
Carpio is looking to escape.
Gers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Carpio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gers maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Carpio could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gers has cracked it and Carpio is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Burg Gers!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Coyle (ranked 2652 p4p, 3193 weight class) and John Saunders (ranked 321 p4p, 368 weight class). Coyle comes to the cage accompanied by Big Cannons/ Bob Noxious. 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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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eddie Coyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coyle on the side of the head.
Coyle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saunders moves away.
Nice body punch from Coyle.
Saunders closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Saunders.
Coyle is trying to stall.
Coyle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saunders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saunders lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Coyle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saunders misses with a punch on the inside.
Saunders lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saunders has a couple of punches blocked by Coyle.
Saunders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Coyle fails to land.
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!
Coyle is looking to control Saunders's arms but Saunders gets an underhook and turns him. Now Coyle has his back to the cage.
Saunders presses Coyle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Saunders on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coyle has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders.
Coyle wants to get back to striking at distance but Saunders won't allow it.
Coyle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saunderss head.
Saunders lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saunders lands a right hand.
Coyle pulls guard successfully.
Coyle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Coyle looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Saunders is defending well. Coyle quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Saunders has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Coyle celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Coyle!
Eddie Coyle 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Alvro Machado (ranked 2495 p4p, 2334 weight class) and Xavier Knight (ranked 259 p4p, 243 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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165
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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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alvro Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xavier Knight!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Machado is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Knight has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight grinds an elbow into Machado's temple.
Machado wants to get back to his feet but Knight drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freaky Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Machado wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Machado takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Machado pushes Knight away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Knight gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Machado takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado is pushing Knight's head away, looking to escape. Knight manages to hold on to the position though.
Knight lands a nice forearm strike.
Machado wants to get back to his feet but Knight is dominant here and he's now got Machado's back!
Machado is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Machado takes a big shot to the side of the head.
 Machado is rocked!
Machado is trying to stand back up.
Oh Machado is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machado grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Knight is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Machado is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Knight!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nico Lange (ranked 2314 p4p, 1497 weight class) and Josh Jordan (ranked 190 p4p, 131 weight class). Jordan has chosen Beguiled- Smashing Pumpkins as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nico Lange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Josh Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lange seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lange throws a hook but Jordan avoids it easily.
Jordan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lange looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jordan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lange.
Jordan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jordan lands a body shot.
Jordan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lange doesn't manage to clinch there - Jordan circles away.
Jordan throws a hook to the side of Lange's head but Lange sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Jordan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jordan. Lange does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jordan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lange was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lange was well out of range. Poor timing from Jordan.
Lange is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jordan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jordan moves out of range as Lange strikes.
Jordan gets caught flat footed, as Lange shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordan keeping full guard, as Lange tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lange is controlling him.
Lange thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lange postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jordan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lange. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jordan wants to stand up but Lange is controlling him.
Lange drops back looking for a leg! Jordan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jordan manages to kick Lange off! Lange jumps back into Jordan's guard.
Jordan wants to stand and escape but Lange is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jordan manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jordan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jordan swats away the attempt to clinch by Lange.
Lange missing with a left hand there. Jordan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Jordan. That snapped Lange's head back.
Lange throws out a powerful jab.
Jordan throws out a loose jab but Lange uses good head movement to avoid it.
Josh Jordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jordan throws out a loose jab but Lange uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Jordan tries to get set, Lange tries to push him back and clinch up but Jordan manages to avoid the attempt.
Jordan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jordan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lange doesn't seem bothered though.
Jordan throws a jab when Lange was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Lange tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jordan lands a lovely overhand right.
Jordan's coach down at Freaky Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jordan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jordan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lange misses with an uppercut
and Lange takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lange fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nico Lange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lange tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jordan swivels and escapes.
Jordan throws out a loose jab but Lange uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lange displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jordan throws out the jab.
Jordan lands with a right hand.
Lange's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jordan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lange scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Jordan misses.
Jordan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jordan throws an overhand right that lands on Lange's shoulder, as Lange tries to avoid the shot.
Lange fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lange wants to clinch up but Jordan keeps it at a distance.
Jordan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lange staying out of range there.
Lange throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lange takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan prevents a body shot from Lange.
Lange tries to stall but Jordan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jordan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jordan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lange darts in looking for a takedown but Jordan gets double underhooks and turns Lange into the cage.
Lange working aggressively here.
Lange has Jordan pressed against the cage, preventing Jordan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lange working aggressively here.
Jordan has had enough of the clinch but Lange keeps him there for the moment.
Lange swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan wants to get back to striking at distance but Lange won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Jordan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lange misses with a looping left.
Lange slips under a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lange blocks a jab.
Jordan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lange jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lange moves away from the strike by Jordan.
Lange jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jordan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Lange.
Jordan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lange shoots in looking for a takedown. Jordan tries to sprawl out of it but Lange keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jordan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Josh Jordan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jordan lands a slapping body shot.
Lange throws a jab when Jordan was well out of range.
Lange is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan misses with an uppercut. Lange saw that one coming.
Jordan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lange throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lange manages to avoid it.
Lange changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lange tests Jordan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jordan defending well as Lange loads up on a big left hand.
Lange dives in for a single leg takedown but Jordan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lange is trying to drag Jordan to the mat but Jordan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nico Lange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lange pushes Jordan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jordan working hard to break the clinch.
Jordan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan scores with a jab. Lange acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jordan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lange.
Jordan cracks Lange with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Lange wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lange is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jordan.
Lange tries to close the distance and clinch but Jordan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lange ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jordan moves away.
Jordan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lange on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A shot to the liver by Jordan. Beautiful body shot.
Lange tries to clinch but Jordan moves out of range.
Jordan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lange throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lange shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jordan sprawls well. Jordan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lange gets slowly back to his feet.
Lange misses with a takedown attempt - Jordan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lange takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lange gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lange drops his hands momentarily and Jordan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lange misses with a two punch combination.
Lange on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lange lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Lange throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lange takes one on the button.
Jordan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jordan lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan misses with a straight right.
Lange uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jordan.
Lange pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jordan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lange is rocked!
Jordan throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Lange's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Jordan dives in looking to finish as Lange flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Jordan's strikes! Jordan is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Lange's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Lange was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Jordan!
Our winner, Josh Jordan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake From Statefarm (ranked 1433 p4p, 1427 weight class) and Bryan Williams (ranked 162 p4p, 161 weight class). Williams has chosen Bad Moon Rising - Credence Clearwater Revival as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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26
158
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165
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake From Statefarm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bryan Williams!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a low kick, looking for From Statefarm's leg but From Statefarm calmly moves out of range.
From Statefarm seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
From Statefarm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
From Statefarm content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Williams scores with a shoulder strike.
Williams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
From Statefarm has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Williams uses from the top position.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
From Statefarm managing to control the position.
Williams 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.
From Statefarm looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
From Statefarm has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams postures up.
From Statefarm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
From Statefarm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams passes From Statefarm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Williams connects with a nice short shot to From Statefarm's temple.
From Statefarm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
From Statefarm won't allow Williams to pass to mount.
From Statefarm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
Williams is controlling the pace.
From Statefarm trying to control but Williams postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
From Statefarm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, From Statefarm has managed to free his arm - good work.
From Statefarm has hold of Williams's hands but Williams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Williams is thwarting From Statefarm's attempts to control the position.
From Statefarm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams stalling away here and it's allowed From Statefarm to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
From Statefarm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lying in From Statefarm's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. From Statefarm decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Williams taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake From Statefarm!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reynaldo Barber (ranked 1015 p4p, 612 weight class) and Maciej Galecki (ranked 94 p4p, 58 weight class). The key to victory for Reynaldo Barber has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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26
145
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Reynaldo Barber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Maciej Galecki!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galecki slips a jab from Barber.
Galecki clinches with his opponent.
Galecki can't get the takedown.
Galecki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barber lands a nice shot to the body.
Barber throws a head punch that misses.
Galecki blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Barber.
Barber is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Galecki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Galecki tries to work over Barber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barber throws a punch but it's blocked by Galecki.
Barber misses with the head strike.
Galecki is trying to pull guard but Barber has him pressed against the cage.
Reynaldo Barber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Galecki.
Barber misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Barber scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barber misses with some punches.
Galecki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barber up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barber.
Galecki goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barber prevents it.
A short right from Barber on the inside.
Galecki jumps guard but Barber stands there with Galecki around his waist. Galecki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Galecki blocking some punches.
Galecki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barber pulls his leg out and moves away.
Barber fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Galecki checks it well.
Barber misses with a hook. Galecki ducked under it nicely.
Barber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Barber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barber throws a jab when Galecki was well out of range.
Galecki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barber.
Barber missing with a left hand there. Galecki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Galecki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barber defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galecki clinches with his opponent.
Barber has a couple of punches blocked by Galecki.
Barber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Galecki tries a body shot but Barber blocks it.
Galecki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barber to keep the fight standing.
Barber lands a nice uppercut.
Barber gets underhooks to prevent Galecki's takedown attempt.
A short right from Barber on the inside.
Barber breaks the clinch.
Barber cracks Galecki with a good jab.
Barber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Galecki.
Barber tries a head kick but it misses.
Barber throws out a loose jab but Galecki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galecki clinches.
Barber prevents a body shot from Galecki.
Galecki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barber's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Barber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galecki leaning his opponent against the cage.
Barber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Galecki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barber gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Galecki blocking some punches.
Barber working aggressively here.
Galecki trying to control the position but instead, Barber has worked for underhooks and has pushed Galecki into the cage.
Barber lands a nice uppercut.
Barber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galecki is trying to drag Barber to the mat but Barber just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Galecki decides to pull guard.
Galecki is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Barber rolls with it to try and escape but Galecki cranks on the arm and Barber is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maciej Galecki!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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