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VFC 103: Ellis vs. Slick PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathers comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Anthem of Kings kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Marshall Mathers has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Powerful |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Massey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Mathers!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathers throws a nice looking combination but Massey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Mathers finds it's way through Massey's defenses.
Mathers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mathers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mathers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Massey tries to avoid it but Mathers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Massey to the ground. Massey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mathers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Massey.
Mathers throws a jab when Massey was well out of range.
Mathers jabs at Massey's body.
Massey is breathing heavily.
Mathers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mathers keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Massey at a distance.
Mathers lands a left and a right that send Massey crashing to the mat, dazed. Mathers thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Massey is rocked!
It looks like Josh Massey has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mathers lands with a right and another and another! Massey is in big trouble! Mathers lands again and this time it's lights out for Massey! A quality knockout there for Mathers.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marshall Mathers!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Eriksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaius Marius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Eriksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaius Marius !
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eriksen misses with an uppercut.
Marshall Eriksen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marius clinches up against the cage.
Eriksen has had enough of the clinch but Marius keeps him there for the moment.
Eriksen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marius tries to pull guard but Eriksen won't allow it.
Marius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eriksen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Eriksen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marius tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eriksen smiles and moves away.
Marshall Eriksen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaius Marius .
Marius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice jab there from Marius .
Marius staying out of range there.
Eriksen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marius moves away.
Eriksen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eriksen clinches but Marius breaks the clinch
and Marius counters with a right hand to the body.
Eriksen looks to clinch
and Marius counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marius has him pressed against the cage.
Marius pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marius connects with a nice looking jab.
Marius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eriksen clinches but Marius breaks the clinch
and Marius counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from Eriksen misses.
Marius looks for a takedown but Eriksen sprawls well.
Eriksen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Eriksen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eriksen steps into range and cracks Marius with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Marius flops backwards and Eriksen dives into his guard looking to finish!
Marius is rocked!
It looks like Gaius Marius has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marius wriggles free and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Eriksen does no damage.
Eriksen swings for the body but Marius moves out of range.
Marius wants to clinch.
Eriksen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eriksen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marius connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eriksen wants to clinch but Marius slips to the side
and Marius counters with a left to the body.
Marius ducks under a wild hook from Eriksen.
Eriksen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marius decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Eriksen's guard.
Marius stands up from Eriksen's guard - Marius perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Eriksen misses.
Marius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Eriksen misses.
Eriksen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marius is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Eriksen rather than just go for the knockout.
Eriksen tries to clinch up
and Marius holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Marius can't get the takedown.
Eriksen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eriksen misses with a combination
and Marius counters with a single leg into guard. Eriksen didn't expect that.
Marius wants to control from the top but Eriksen keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen wants to stand but Marius is controlling the position.
Marius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marius decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Eriksen, up you get!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big right from Eriksen misses.
Marius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Marius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gaius Marius 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marius throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eriksen.
Eriksen throws a hook to the side of Marius 's head but Marius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eriksen walks into a straight right hand from Marius .
Eriksen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marius counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marius stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Marius defending well as Eriksen loads up on a big left hand.
Eriksen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eriksen lands a body shot.
Eriksen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marius counters with a straight right hand.
Eriksen clinches but Marius breaks the clinch
and Marius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marius with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eriksen tries to clinch but Marius moves away
and Marius counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Marius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marius wants to control from the top but Eriksen keeps moving.
Marius works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marius trying to mount his opponent but Eriksen defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen wants to get back to his feet.
Marius trying to control from half guard but Eriksen is working away.
Marius wants to free his trapped foot but Eriksen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eriksen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eriksen tries to get out of the position.
Eriksen is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No joy there for Eriksen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eriksen tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Marius counter with a right hand.
Eriksen swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Marius to counter with a crisp jab.
Marius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Eriksen.
Marius lands a nice looking body shot.
Eriksen sizes up Marius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marius scores with a nice right hand.
Eriksen misses with a hook. Marius ducked under it nicely.
Eriksen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marius fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen throws a looping overhand right but Marius ducks down to avoid it.
Marius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Eriksen thows a body shot but no joy.
Marius closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marius sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eriksen is refusing to be controlled, as Marius sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaius Marius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gaius Marius 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Eriksen misses with a combination
and Marius makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marius slips a jab from Eriksen.
Marius misses with a body shot
and Eriksen counters with a series of strikes. Marius will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eriksen misses with a looping right.
Marius defending well as Eriksen loads up on a big left hand.
Marius connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eriksen tries to bum rush Marius with a series of wild strikes but Marius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marius slips under a jab.
Marius lands with a nice body punch.
Marius throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eriksen's waist but Eriksen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marius off to one side.
Eriksen looks to land a right hand but Marius moved out of range.
Marius slips under a jab from Eriksen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eriksen lands a right hook to the body.
Marius has a takedown stuffed.
Eriksen misses the body punch
and Marius counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eriksen tries to clinch up but Marius circles away and keeps his distance.
Marius digs a good hook to Eriksen's body.
Eriksen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marius .
Marius blocks a jab.
Eriksen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eriksen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marius counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marius passes Eriksen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marius passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Eriksen!
Marshall Eriksen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marius trying to control but Eriksen is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four 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.
Marius trying to control but Eriksen is having none of it.
Eriksen tries to lock up and control but Marius gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaius Marius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marius winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaius Marius !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blake Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cohen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Season in the Abyss. Lawrence Cohen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Blake Jones's chin.
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175 lbs
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178 lbs
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Cohen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cohen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Cohen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jones's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cohen has control of an arm but Jones manages to advance to Cohen's back!
Jones struggling to land strikes to the head as Cohen covers up.
Cohen wants to get back to his feet.
Cohen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cohen breaks Jones's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cohen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cohen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Cohen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones has an active guard here but Cohen has managed to pass into half guard.
Cohen wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Cohen is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Cohen.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Cohen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cohen.
Cohen is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cohen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Cohen gets the takedown into side control.
Jones tries to buck Cohen off but Cohen is having none of it.
Cohen is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Cohen tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to buck Cohen off but Cohen is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jones!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cohen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cohen prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Cohen's attempts to control the action.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Cohen isn't that keen on the idea.
Cohen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cohen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cohen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jones.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Cohen wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Cohen.
Cohen is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Cohen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cohen.
Cohen tries to clinch up.
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cohen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cohen is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cohen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Cohen manages to get to full guard.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Cohen has wrist control.
Cohen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Cohen blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cohen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cohen wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones is looking for a triangle here but Cohen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cohen is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cohen advances nicely into full mount.
Cohen controlling the pace for now.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones stops Cohen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Cohen has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jones trying to control but Cohen postures up.
Cohen thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Cohen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Cohen has control of the leg.
Cohen trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Cohen controlling the action here.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Cohen has control of the leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice body punch from Cohen.
Cohen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cohen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cohen feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Cohen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cohen passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones wants to improve his position but Cohen is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cohen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cohen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Cohen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cohen shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cohen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cohen trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Cohen slips nicely into half guard.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cohen works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jones turns into him and now he's in Cohen's guard.
Cohen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Cohen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Cohen!
Jones keeping moving, preventing Cohen from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cohen stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones trying to strike off his back.
Cohen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cohen has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cohen lands with a good body shot.
Blake Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cohen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cohen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jones will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cohen lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cohen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Cohen keeps moving and retains side control.
Cohen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jones's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cohen blocks the strikes from Jones.
Cohen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cohen's best efforts.
Cohen is controlling the pace.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Blake Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cohen works his way into side control.
Cohen wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence Cohen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cohen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawrence Cohen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sid Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Jarl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benny Jarl will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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207 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sid Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benny Jarl!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright scores a takedown into full mount!
Jarl tries to improve his position but Wright has taken his back! Wright has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jarl tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Wright pushes Jarl away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sid Wright!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elmo Lupe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues comes to the cage accompanied by Lose Yourself. Elmo Lupe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
187 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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24
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elmo Lupe!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupe just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lupe as he avoids it easily.
Rodrigues staying out of range there.
Rodrigues really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rodrigues takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lupe throws a hook but Rodrigues blocks it.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lupe sprawls well. Lupe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodrigues gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lupe.
Rodrigues shoots in for a takedown but Lupe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Rodrigues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
Rodrigues takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lupe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodrigues manages to avoid it.
Lupe tries to bum rush Rodrigues with a series of wild strikes but Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lupe lands a big right hand that sends Rodrigues crashing to the mat! Lupe stays standing though and waves Rodrigues back to his feet!
Rodrigues is rocked!
It looks like Ricardo Rodrigues has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupe misses with a few strikes there.
Lupe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupe throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Lupe.
Lupe lands a slapping body shot.
Rodrigues dodges the punch combination from Lupe.
Rodrigues walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lupe dances in with a quick combination. Rodrigues is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Lupe snaps Rodrigues's head back. Rodrigues stumbles backwards against the cage. Lupe steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Rodrigues's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Rodrigues just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Elmo Lupe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Burgemeister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Hargh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burgemeister comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Scrappy - Head Bussa. Hargh comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dominant view kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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26
171 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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27
173 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Burgemeister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Hargh !
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hargh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burgemeister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hargh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burgemeister thows a body shot but no joy.
Hargh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Burgemeister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hargh !
Burgemeister takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Daniel Burgemeister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hargh 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.
Hargh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burgemeister is keeping the position for now.
Hargh throws a strike but Burgemeister rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Burgemeister wants to stand and escape but instead Hargh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hargh wants to pass the guard but Burgemeister is keeping the position.
Hargh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Burgemeister dives on top into guard.
Burgemeister would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hargh trying to keep a closed guard but Burgemeister is proving a slippery customer.
Hargh might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Burgemeister kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burgemeister knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hargh on the ground.
Hargh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burgemeister manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hargh pushes down on Burgemeister's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hargh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burgemeister doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hargh .
Hargh is pressing down on Burgemeister's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burgemeister is holding on for now.
Burgemeister regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hargh .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hargh postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Burgemeister is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hargh , into his guard.
Burgemeister wanted to stand there but Hargh had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hargh is on top in guard.
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.
Hargh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burgemeister is looking to stand up but Hargh isn't so interested in that idea.
Hargh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burgemeister on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burgemeister tries to get out of the position.
Hargh wants to pass the guard but Burgemeister is keeping the position.
Hargh is looking to pass into half guard but Burgemeister pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Burgemeister is in guard.
Hargh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burgemeister can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burgemeister stopping the sweep attempt from Hargh .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Hargh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hargh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hargh staying out of range there.
Hargh scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hargh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hargh misses with the ground and pound.
Hargh sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Burgemeister is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hargh goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Burgemeister rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hargh 's guard! Nice work there by Burgemeister!
Burgemeister wants to stand but Hargh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Burgemeister wants to stand and escape but instead Hargh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hargh trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Burgemeister manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hargh trying to keep a closed guard but Burgemeister is proving a slippery customer.
Burgemeister would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hargh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hargh trying to control the position.
Hargh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hargh has his foot on Burgemeister's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burgemeister works his way back into a safe position though.
Hargh has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burgemeister has passed into side control.
Burgemeister decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgemeister throws a jab but it's blocked by Hargh .
Burgemeister takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hargh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hargh looking to finish with strikes here!
Hargh goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Burgemeister is on top in guard.
Hargh is breathing heavily.
Burgemeister wanted to stand there but Hargh had control of the position.
Burgemeister won't allow Hargh to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hargh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hargh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Burgemeister wants to stand but Hargh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hargh is on top in guard.
Hargh throws and elbow that misses. Burgemeister uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hargh 's guard. Nice move by Burgemeister!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Hargh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Burgemeister just misses with a punch to the body.
Hargh moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burgemeister.
Hargh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burgemeister has time to react.
Hargh ducks under a wild hook from Burgemeister.
Hargh shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Burgemeister. No joy for Hargh on that attempt.
Burgemeister works Hargh 's body with a nice hook.
Burgemeister misses with a wild body shot.
Burgemeister throws an overhand right that lands on Hargh 's shoulder, as Hargh tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Burgemeister.
Hargh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burgemeister moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hargh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hargh looks for a takedown but Burgemeister sprawls well.
Daniel Burgemeister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Hargh .
Hargh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hargh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burgemeister to score with a decent uppercut.
Burgemeister lands the left hand.
A jab lands there for Hargh .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hargh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burgemeister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hargh .
Hargh shoots in for a takedown but Burgemeister shows good takedown defense.
Hargh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burgemeister to score with a decent uppercut.
Burgemeister looks to land a left hand but Hargh moved out of range nicely.
Daniel Burgemeister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burgemeister is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burgemeister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hargh .
Hargh lands with a hook. Burgemeister tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hargh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Burgemeister blocking the ground and pound.
Hargh thowing shots but they're missing.
Hargh goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Burgemeister turns into him and now he's in Hargh 's guard.
Burgemeister is looking to stand up but Hargh won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hargh wants to sweep here but Burgemeister controlling him for the moment.
Daniel Burgemeister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burgemeister trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hargh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burgemeister manages to get himself to full guard.
Hargh is looking to pass into half guard but Burgemeister pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Burgemeister is in guard.
Burgemeister stopping the sweep attempt from Hargh .
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hargh is on top in guard.
Hargh has gone for a leg lock! Burgemeister slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hargh 's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgemeister decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hargh , up you get!
Hargh has a takedown stuffed.
Burgemeister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hargh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hargh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burgemeister is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hargh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hargh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burgemeister is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Burgemeister showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hargh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Hargh !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shiek Yerbooty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yerbooty comes to the cage accompanied by ABK - Kill Me. Thomas has chosen Devil went down to Georgia as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
191 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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23
194 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong |
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shiek Yerbooty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Thomas!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yerbooty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Yerbooty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomas counters with a two punch combo.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yerbooty tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yerbooty to the ground. Yerbooty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yerbooty moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Yerbooty misses the jab.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Yerbooty is out of range.
Thomas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yerbooty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Yerbooty misses.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Yerbooty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yerbooty misses with a combination
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Yerbooty.
Yerbooty needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Yerbooty moves away and avoids it.
Yerbooty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yerbooty wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yerbooty missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yerbooty throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
John Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
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.
Yerbooty throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Yerbooty as he connects with a hook.
It looks like John Thomas has been cut.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shiek Yerbooty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Yerbooty slips the punch.
Yerbooty just misses with a punch to the body.
Yerbooty misses the body punch
and Thomas counters with a body kick that stops Yerbooty in his tracks momentarily.
Yerbooty misses with a hook to the body
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yerbooty takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yerbooty misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yerbooty as he avoids it easily.
Shiek Yerbooty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thomas.
Yerbooty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yerbooty misses with a looping right.
Yerbooty lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Nice takedown defense from Yerbooty. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Yerbooty throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yerbooty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Yerbooty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yerbooty manages to avoid it.
Yerbooty misses with an uppercut.
Thomas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yerbooty takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thomas jabs at Yerbooty's body.
Thomas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Thomas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Thomas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yerbooty.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Yerbooty.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Yerbooty's head but Yerbooty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by Yerbooty.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thomas!
Yerbooty misses the jab.
Yerbooty misses with a body shot
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yerbooty. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Yerbooty moves out of range.
Yerbooty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Yerbooty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Yerbooty.
Yerbooty misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with a two punch combo.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yerbooty.
A swing and a miss from Yerbooty.
Yerbooty ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Yerbooty's head but Yerbooty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yerbooty circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yerbooty. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yerbooty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike.
Yerbooty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Yerbooty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yerbooty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yerbooty gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yerbooty lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yerbooty is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks.
Yerbooty stalling the fight.
Yerbooty lands a right hand.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Yerbooty.
Yerbooty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yerbooty is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yerbooty lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yerbooty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Yerbooty lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomas tries a body shot but Yerbooty blocks it.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Yerbooty's head.
Thomas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yerbooty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Thomas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Yerbooty seems unphased.
Yerbooty misses the jab.
Yerbooty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thomas tests Yerbooty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yerbooty lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomas.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiek Yerbooty dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Thomas's cut.
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!
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yerbooty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Yerbooty.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yerbooty.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Yerbooty misses with a combination
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Yerbooty tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yerbooty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Thomas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thomas throws the left hand but Yerbooty avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yerbooty misses with a looping right.
Shiek Yerbooty is winning the standup battle so far.
Yerbooty tries to move into range but Thomas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yerbooty throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Yerbooty.
Yerbooty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Yerbooty thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thomas cracks Yerbooty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yerbooty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yerbooty.
Yerbooty checks a low kick from Thomas.
Thomas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yerbooty to the mat! Yerbooty manages to get full guard.
Yerbooty wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yerbooty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yerbooty pulls Thomas in close to prevent any damage.
Thomas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yerbooty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yerbooty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Yerbooty.
Yerbooty is pulling down on Thomas's head. It's preventing any offense from Thomas, at least for the moment.
Thomas cracks Yerbooty with a solid left hand.
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.
Yerbooty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yerbooty is on top in guard.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Yerbooty from controlling successfully.
Yerbooty is looking to stand up but Thomas won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yerbooty trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas is trying to keep Yerbooty in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Thomas.
I think Thomas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Thomas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Trancoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by 'Trapped Under Ice' by Metallica. Trancoso comes into a darkened arena with his song building. SGX - Composer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Trancoso!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Trancoso should have avoided that one.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Trancoso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by Trancoso as he checks the leg kick.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
Anderson tests Trancoso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trancoso misses with a straight left.
Trancoso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Trancoso looks gassed!
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Trancoso is rocked!
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trancoso.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Trancoso is out of range.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trancoso circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Anderson. Trancoso falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeff Anderson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Foul Play (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Play's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Simon Says-Pharaohe Monche. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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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
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Foul Play!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Rider!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rider throws a solid leg kick but Play takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rider.
Play throws a head kick that misses.
Play buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rider looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Play blocks a leg kick.
Rider throws a leg kick that misses.
Rider throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rider explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rider tries for a takedown but Play sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rider tried to score with a low kick but Play checks it.
Rider avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rider dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Play. That did some damage!
Rider throws a leg kick that is checked
and Play makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Play displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A combination from Play does no damage.
Rider throws a wild body kick that Play sees coming a mile off.
Play missing with a left hand there. Rider was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Play turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Play misses.
Rider slips a jab from Play.
Foul Play is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rider throws a leg kick
and Play counters with a nice leg kick.
Play takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Play takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rider fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rider gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Play counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Play looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Play misses
and Rider counters with a low kick, right behind Play 's knee.
Rider chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Play can pounce on him.
Play throws a leg kick
and Rider counters with a nice body kick.
Play throws a head kick that misses.
Play throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider throws a leg kick that misses.
Play throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rider blocks the body kick.
Play throws a low kick, looking for Rider's leg but Rider calmly moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rider.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Play checks a low kick from Rider.
Play throws a chopping leg kick but Rider manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rider moves out of range of the leg kick from Play.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rider.
Rider shoots in but no luck this time.
Foul Play has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Rider.
Play lands a jab to the nose.
Ryan Rider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Rider.
Rider takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rider thows a huge punch but Play dodges it nicely.
Play moves into full guard.
Rider stands and throws Play's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Play taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rider is trying to ground and pound but Play uses the momentary lack of control by Rider to regain half guard.
Play manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Rider.
Play avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rider.
Rider misses with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rider fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rider scores with punches from side control.
Rider connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Play some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Rider will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rider throws a leg kick
and Play counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Play, right into the meat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rider lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Play has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Play and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from Play misses.
Foul Play is winning the standup battle so far.
Play dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rider. That did some damage!
Play throws a jab but it's blocked by Rider.
Play gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rider counters with a low kick, right behind Play 's knee.
Play works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rider looks for the body kick but Play saw that one coming.
Rider throws a leg kick
and Play counters with a leg kick.
Rider connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rider fails with a takedown attempt.
Play misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Play scores with a nice strike.
Rider thumps Play with a low kick.
Play throws a head kick that half lands.
Rider shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Play counters with a low kick, right behind Rider 's knee.
Rider gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Play counters with a nice body kick.
Foul Play has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Rider.
Rider is breathing heavily.
Play scores with a hook.
Rider throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Play stuffs the takedown attempt from Rider. Rider gets slowly back to his feet.
Play lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rider's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider throws a leg kick
and Play counters with a good low kick that Rider was not able to check.
Rider gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Play connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Play works over Rider's head and body with a nice combination.
Rider is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Play scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rider is still on wobbly legs! Can Play finish him?
Play fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Play lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Rider falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Foul Play!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oil Slick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis comes to the cage accompanied by Avril Lavigne - Hot. Slick has chosen Careful With That Axe Eugene as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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174 lbs
15 - 3 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ellis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Oil Slick!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slick checks a low kick from Ellis.
Ellis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ellis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slick.
Ellis misses the jab.
Slick looks for a takedown but Ellis sprawls well.
Ellis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slick on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Slick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ellis is trying to defend but Slick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Slick is looking to take a break and control but Ellis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick is pressing down on Ellis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ellis is holding on for now.
Slick trying to control the action but Ellis is working from the bottom.
Ellis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slick.
Slick wants to control but Ellis is keeping him busy.
Slick working Ellis over with strikes.
Ellis is trying to control but can't.
Slick is looking to take a break and control but Ellis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ellis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Slick looks for a takedown but Ellis sprawls well.
Anthony Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oil Slick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slick swats away the attempt to clinch by Ellis.
Ellis sizes up Slick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ellis lands with an overhand left.
Ellis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slick.
Ellis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ellis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ellis sprawls well. Ellis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slick gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ellis avoids it really well and circles away.
Ellis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ellis scores with a nice head shot.
Slick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ellis cracks Slick with a good jab.
Ellis blocks a leg kick.
Anthony Ellis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four 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.
Ellis throws a solid leg kick but Slick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ellis.
Ellis stuffs the takedown attempt from Slick. Slick gets slowly back to his feet.
Ellis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slick shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Slick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ellis's head.
Slick is pressing down on Ellis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ellis is holding on for now.
Ellis gets back to full guard.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Slick from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellis dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Slick.
Nice sprawl there from Ellis as Slick shoots in.
Ellis misses with a wild body shot.
Slick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ellis.
Ellis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ellis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ellis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slick shoots in for a takedown but Ellis shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ellis. That did some damage!
Ellis throws a looping overhand right but Slick ducks down to avoid it.
Ellis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Slick from controlling successfully.
Ellis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ellis is keeping the position for now.
Slick looking to sit in guard and control but Ellis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Slick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellis is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis wants to control from the top but Slick keeps moving.
Ellis looking to sit in guard and control but Slick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ellis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slick.
Slick wants to control from the top but Ellis keeps moving.
Slick being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ellis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slick.
Anthony Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oil Slick.
Slick ducks under a wild hook from Ellis.
Ellis stuffs the takedown attempt from Slick. Slick gets slowly back to his feet.
Slick looks to throw a body kick
and Ellis counters with a one-two to the body.
Slick tries for a takedown but Ellis circles away easily
and Ellis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Ellis misses
enabling Slick to counter with a crisp jab.
Slick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ellis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ellis lands a nice hook to Slick's body. Slick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ellis counters with an outside leg kick.
Ellis cracks Slick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellis lands a right hook to the body.
Slick takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Slick with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Ellis to counter with a crisp jab.
Ellis lands a really nice looking cross but Slick seems unphased.
Slick throws a body punch but Ellis moves out of range.
Slick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ellis throws a series of punches but Slick moves out of range.
Slick has his takedown stuffed
and Ellis counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slick closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ellis did well to prevent Slick getting side control.
Slick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ellis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick is looking for a kimura but Ellis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slick to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slick wants to free his trapped foot but Ellis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ellis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ellis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slick stopping the sweep attempt from Ellis.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ellis throws a sloppy head kick and Slick moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ellis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slick trying to control but Ellis is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ellis is working hard here to advance position.
Ellis trying to control the position.
Slick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slick advances to half guard.
Ellis is not content to let Slick control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ellis misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis avoids a kick to the body.
Slick throws a sloppy head kick and Ellis moves out of range easily.
Ellis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slick manages to avoid it.
Ellis throws a leg kick
and Slick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Slick trying to control but Ellis is working from the bottom.
Ellis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Slick looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slick's guard.
Slick wants to sweep here but Ellis controlling him for the moment.
Slick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ellis trying to control the position from guard on top but Slick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellis wants to stand but Slick is controlling his posture from full guard.
Slick is looking for a triangle but Ellis pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oil Slick really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Slick doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ellis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Slick tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ellis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ellis pushes Slick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slick backwards.
Ellis prevents the takedown attempt.
Anthony Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oil Slick.
Ellis tries to work over Slick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Slick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ellis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Slick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slick can't get the takedown.
Ellis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slick wants a takedown.
A short right from Ellis.
Ellis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ellis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ellis pushes Slick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slick is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ellis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ellis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Ellis.
A left hand lands to the body for Ellis.
Ellis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slick backwards.
Ellis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ellis - that landed with a thud.
Ellis pushes Slick back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ellis scores with a hook to the body.
Ellis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ellis lands an uppercut.
Ellis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ellis lands a body punch.
Ellis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ellis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ellis lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Ellis.
Good body shot from Ellis.
Ellis presses Slick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ellis works on Slick's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Ellis on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Ellis.
Ellis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slick backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Ellis.
A hook to the body from Ellis.
Ellis works on Slick's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ellis.
Ellis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ellis presses Slick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ellis lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slick or not.
Ellis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slick has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ellis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ellis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ellis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ellis lands a hook that snaps the head of Slick backwards.
Ellis digs a right hand into Slick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slick's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Ellis.
Ellis cracks Slick with a nice body shot.
A short right from Ellis.
A right handed body shot lands from Ellis.
Ellis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ellis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slick can't get the takedown.
Ellis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ellis digs a right hand underneath Slick's ribcage. Slick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ellis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ellis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Ellis.
Ellis lands a left hand.
Ellis prevents the takedown attempt.
Ellis lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ellis.
Ellis tries to throw a body punch but Slick avoids it by throwing Ellis back against the cage.
Ellis works on Slick's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Ellis.
Ellis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slick backwards.
A short body shot lands from Ellis as the two fighters clinch.
Slick can't get the takedown.
Slick tries for a takedown but Ellis manages to get underhooks.
Ellis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slick fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ellis prevents the takedown attempt.
Ellis lands a hook that snaps the head of Slick backwards.
Ellis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slick backwards.
Ellis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ellis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slick backwards.
Ellis lands a body shot.
Ellis is working Slick over against the cage.
Ellis presses Slick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ellis lands with a left to the head.
Ellis scores with a shot to the side of Slick's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ellis.
Ellis misses with a body punch.
Slick tries to pull guard but Ellis holds him up against the cage and eventually Slick drops back down to his feet.
Ellis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis is leaning against Slick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ellis tries to throw a body punch but Slick avoids it by throwing Ellis back against the cage.
Slick has Ellis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ellis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Ellis.
Slick wants a takedown.
Ellis is leaning against Slick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ellis lands with a right to the head.
Ellis is working Slick over against the cage.
Anthony Ellis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ellis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Ellis.
Ellis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Slick is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ellis to the mat. Ellis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Slick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ellis is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellis stays in close to Slick's body and controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slick looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellis had his way with Oil Slick in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A cross from Ellis lands.
Ellis misses with a leg kick
and Slick counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ellis!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Slick cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ellis is working to get back to half guard.
Ellis is bucking up trying to escape but Slick cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Slick working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Slick throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Slick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Slick fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Slick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis is in a horrible position here. Slick smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Slick lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ellis hang on?
Slick avoids the attempt from Ellis to control.
Ellis is looking to improve his position but Slick isn't that keen on the idea.
Slick is trying to control here but Ellis has managed to regain half guard.
Slick trying to control the action but Ellis is working from the bottom.
Slick is trying to work for a kimura but Ellis is defending well.
Oil Slick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slick is trying to work for a kimura but Ellis is defending well.
Ellis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ellis wants to control but Slick is keeping busy.
Slick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Slick wants to pass the guard but Ellis is defending well.
Ground and pound from Slick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick stalling away here and it's allowed Ellis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Slick trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slick is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Slick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slick wants to control from the top but Ellis keeps moving.
Ellis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Slick wants to pass the guard but Ellis is keeping the position.
Slick drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ellis dives on top into guard.
Slick has an active guard here but Ellis has managed to pass into half guard.
Slick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ellis tries to stand but can't do so whilst Slick controls his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oil Slick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ellis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 48:47
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ellis!
Anthony Ellis retains his welterweight title!
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