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MMM Friday Night: Episode 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Joe Jurgenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Joe Jurgenson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgenson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tucker.
Jurgenson tries to clinch there but Tucker circles away.
Tucker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jurgenson as he jumps to the side.
Tucker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Tucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jurgenson is looking to clinch.
Jurgenson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tucker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jurgenson controlling the position from side mount.
Tucker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jurgenson on the ground.
Tucker is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Jurgenson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tucker dodges the ground and pound from Jurgenson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker is looking for a sweep.
Jurgenson is working to tighten is grip on Tucker's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Tucker has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jurgenson is really squeezing tight and eventually Tucker passes out! Jurgenson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Billy Joe Jurgenson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stewie Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans has chosen Roy Jones Jr. - Can't be touched as his entrance music. Rashad Evans is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stewie Dent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dent bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Evans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dent works Evans's body with a nice hook.
Dent scores with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dent.
Dent dips to his left and cracks Evans with an uppercut!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dent scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Evans doesn't seem bothered though.
Dent gets the takedown into side control.
Evans wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dent slows the pace down.
Evans is pushing Dent's head away, looking to escape. Dent manages to hold on to the position though.
Evans is being controlled here.
Dent decides to stand up, so the ref orders Evans to his feet.
Evans looks to land a combination but Dent avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Dent - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans throws a series of punches but Dent avoids them all with ease.
Dent moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Dent coming out on top.
Dent scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Evans tries to clinch up.
Evans lands a high kick!
It looks like Stewie Dent has been cut.
Dent looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dent stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dent works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans has a takedown stuffed.
Evans looks gassed!
Dent lands a jab.
Evans needs to keep his hands up - Dent had a free shot at his head there.
Dent lands with an uppercut that bounces Evans off the cage and back into rage.
Dent lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Evans at a distance.
Dent smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dent looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dent decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Evans, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dent lands a really nice looking cross but Evans seems unphased.
Evans on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dent is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dent stuns Evans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dent bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Evans's head backwards.
Evans takes one to the side of the head.
Dent is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Evans takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dent connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Evans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Evans there as he acknowledges the shot.
Evans gets caught flat footed, as Dent shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dent's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Evans wants to stand and escape but Dent is having none of it.
Dent slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dent stands up.
Dent uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dent cracks Evans with an open hand slap.
Evans misses with a head kick.
Dent ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Evans doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Dent. Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Dent coming out on top.
Dent ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dent lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Evans walks into a jab.
Dent scores with a hook.
Dent cracks Evans with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dent ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dent bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Evans's head backwards.
Dent lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dent connects with a good right hand that stumbles Evans. Evans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dent comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dent darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dent stands up and beckons Evans to join him on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent lands with an uppercut that bounces Evans off the cage and back into rage.
Dent lands a right hook to the body.
Evans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Evans looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dent scores a takedown into full mount!
Dent looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dent is working for a guillotine from mount but Evans frees his head quite easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dent landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stewie Dent dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stewie Dent's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Evans with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Dent counter with a right hand.
Dent is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Evans's half guard.
Dent sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Evans looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dent stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Dent scores with a jab. Evans acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Evans fails to land with a series of punches.
Dent lands a nice hook to Evans's body. Evans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Evans takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Evans walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dent throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Evans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Evans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dent scores with a body shot.
Evans on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dent shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Evans napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dent stands up.
Evans walks into a straight right hand from Dent.
Dent ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dent lands with a cross.
Dent lands with a nice body punch.
Dent scores with a jab to the body.
Dent wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Evans is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dent jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dent jabs at Evans's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Dent.
Dent lands a nice shot to the body.
Evans moves forwards but Dent connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans needs to keep his hands up - Dent had a free shot at his head there.
Dent lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut lands for Dent. That snapped Evans's head back.
Dent throws out a powerful jab.
Dent scores with a shot to the body.
Dent scores with the left hand. Evans knows he should have avoided that one.
Evans has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Evans takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Evans walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dent lands with a good body shot.
Dent works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dent throws out a powerful jab.
Dent fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Evans on the side of the head.
Dent connects with a single shot there.
Rashad Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dent lands with a cross.
Dent is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Dent lands a jab.
Dent lands an overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Dent.
Dent looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dent with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dent closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dent in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dent decides to stand up, so the ref orders Evans to his feet.
Evans needs to keep his hands up - Dent had a free shot at his head there.
Dent lands a jab to Evans's midsection.
Dent changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Evans looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dent stands up.
Dent lands a right hook to the body.
Evans takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Evans takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Evans takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dent shoots in and gets a takedown into Evans's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dent prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
Dent stands up and waves to Evans to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stewie Dent dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stewie Dent'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dent scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stewie Dent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dent stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent moves nicely into side control.
Evans trying to remain calm as Dent controls from the top position.
Dent decides to stand back up.
Dent comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dent scores with a hook.
Dent lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Dent. That snapped Evans's head back.
Dent scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Evans takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stewie Dent is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Dent.
Dent connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice cross by Dent.
Dent stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Evans on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Evans takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dent jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Dent as he connects with a hook.
Evans throws a right hand that Dent ducks under and follows up with a left that Dent also avoids with ease.
Dent lands with a nice body punch.
Evans gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dent to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dent slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Evans is letting Dent control him for a moment.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet here but Dent is keeping cool and he's managed to take Evans's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dent has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Stewie Dent wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Evans has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Evans there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dent changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dent connects with a body shot.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dent with a jab.
Dent scores with a takedown into Evans's guard.
Dent decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dent drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dent is stalling in the full guard.
Rashad Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stewie Dent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stewie Dent showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dent has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stewie Dent!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between forest bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Guymon (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, forest bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Guymon!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bird doesn't manage to clinch there - Guymon circles away.
Guymon swinging wildly here.
bird avoids the body shot from Guymon.
A jab from Guymon does it's job there.
Guymon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but bird circles away quickly and effectively.
bird is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guymon throws a sloppy head kick and bird moves out of range easily.
bird looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Guymon!
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.
bird throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
bird wants to take Guymon's back but he can't do it this time.
bird goes for an armbar but Guymon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Guymon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bird keeping moving, preventing Guymon from controlling successfully.
bird not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guymon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guymon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Guymon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guymon looks to throw the jab but bird is out of range.
bird dodges the punch combination from Guymon.
Guymon throws a series of punches but bird moves out of range.
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.
Guymon misses with a two punch combination.
Guymon misses with a straight left.
Guymon moves out of range of the strikes.
bird thows a body shot but no joy.
Guymon misses with a double jab.
Guymon connects with a crisp jab.
Guymon misses with the combination.
Guymon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Guymon does it's job there.
bird thows a body shot but no joy.
Guymon throws a right hand that bird ducks under and follows up with a left that bird also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Guymon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bird is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guymon throws a right and a left that bird avoids nicely.
bird swings for the body but Guymon moves out of range.
Guymon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but bird moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mike Guymon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
bird takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
bird tries to clinch there but Guymon circles away.
Guymon misses with a series of wild punches.
bird wants to clinch.
Guymon throws a series of punches but bird avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
bird shoots in for a takedown but Guymon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
bird slips a jab and a cross from Guymon.
Guymon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
bird fails to land the takedown.
Guymon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
bird dodges the punch combination from Guymon.
Mike Guymon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guymon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
bird tries to clinch up but Guymon circles away and keeps his distance.
Guymon takes a swing at bird's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Guymon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Guymon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but bird circles away quickly and effectively.
Guymon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
bird blocks a leg kick.
Guymon misses with a few strikes there.
bird tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Guymon swivels and escapes.
Guymon throws out a powerful jab.
Guymon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guymon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guymon misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bird takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Guymon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guymon lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guymon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. bird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guymon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
bird will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guymon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but bird circles away quickly and effectively.
Guymon dodges the punch combination from bird.
Guymon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and bird counters with an inside leg kick.
Guymon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but bird circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Guymon scores with a four punch combination!
Guymon throws a nice looking combination but bird bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guymon throws a series of punches but bird avoids them all with ease.
Guymon scores with a nice right hand.
Guymon falls off balance throwing a combination
letting bird counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
bird avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guymon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Guymon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guymon misses with a combination
and bird counters by moving into the clinch.
bird tries to pull guard but Guymon won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for forest bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guymon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
bird tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guymon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Guymon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guymon wants to get back to striking at distance but bird won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bird goes for a takedown attempt but Guymon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Guymon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and bird counters with a lovely shot to the body.
bird moves in looking to clinch but Guymon pushes him off.
Guymon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and bird counters with a series of strikes. Guymon will be more careful next time no doubt.
bird misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Guymon counters with a two punch combo.
bird just misses with a punch to the body.
Guymon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Guymon looks to land a combination but bird avoids it well.
bird misses with a takedown attempt
and Guymon counters with a left and a right that stings bird.
No joy there for Guymon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guymon misses with the combination.
Guymon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but bird was well out of range. Poor timing from Guymon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guymon missing with a left hand there. bird was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
bird is looking to clinch.
Guymon throws a series of punches but bird avoids them all with ease.
Guymon throws a good cross that connects.
Guymon throws a combination that misses
and bird counters with a right hand to the body.
bird misses with a takedown
and Guymon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guymon swinging wildly here.
bird uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guymon.
bird avoids a punch combination nicely.
bird misses with a takedown
and Guymon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Guymon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Guymon misses with a two punch combination.
Guymon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and bird counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
bird takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Guymon with a hook.
bird takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice combination there by Guymon.
No joy there for Guymon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guymon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guymon throws a one two combo.
Guymon tries to work over bird's front leg with a kick but bird checks it.
Guymon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Guymon does no damage.
Guymon slips a jab from bird.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guymon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Guymon misses with a wild combination.
Guymon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
bird shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Guymon pinned against the cage. Guymon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
bird showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guymon.
Guymon scores with a hook.
bird ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guymon thows a leg kick but bird checks it
and bird connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
bird scores a takedown into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guymon wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by bird.
Guymon has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
bird working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guymon showing good submission defense here.
Guymon has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bird tightening his grip on Guymon, looking for the choke.
Guymon manages to escape to his feet.
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.
Guymon throws a right and a left that bird avoids nicely.
Guymon throws a right hand that bird ducks under and follows up with a left that bird also avoids with ease.
Guymon connects with the punch.
Mike Guymon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guymon throws a right and a left that bird avoids nicely.
bird misses with a takedown
and bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
forest bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guymon throws a nice looking combination but bird bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
bird avoids a punch combination nicely.
bird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Guymon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Guymon 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Guymon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dino Campana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rich Andersen 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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200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dino Campana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Andersen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Campana as he jumps to the side.
Campana closes the distance and clinches.
Andersen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Campana just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice elbow from Campana.
It looks like Rich Andersen has been cut.
Andersen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andersen can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Campana.
Campana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Campana misses with an elbow strike.
Campana lands an elbow just above Andersen 's eye.
Campana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andersen avoids it.
Andersen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Andersen wants a takedown but no success here.
Dino Campana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Andersen.
Campana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Andersen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Campana lands an elbow inside that Andersen shrugs off.
Campana throws an elbow that misses.
Andersen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Andersen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Campana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Andersen takes an elbow to the temple.
Campana lands an elbow inside that Andersen shrugs off.
Campana trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Campana throws an elbow that misses.
Andersen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen managing to block the knees to the body from Campana.
Andersen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Campana lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Campana.
Campana lands an elbow that stopped Andersen in his tracks for a moment.
Campana lands an elbow that stopped Andersen in his tracks for a moment.
Campana lands a damaging elbow.
Campana misses with an elbow over the top.
Campana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Campana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andersen is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Campana.
Andersen is still on wobbly legs! Can Campana finish him?
Andersen blocks an elbow strike.
Andersen avoids a wild elbow strike from Campana.
Andersen seems to have recovered his senses.
A frustrated look appears on Andersen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Campana lands an elbow that stopped Andersen in his tracks for a moment.
Campana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Andersen has had enough of the clinch but Campana keeps him there for the moment.
Campana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Campana lands a nice shot to the body.
Campana lands an elbow inside.
Campana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Campana missing with knees to the body.
Campana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Andersen looks gassed!
Campana lands an elbow that stopped Andersen in his tracks for a moment.
Clinched against the cage, Campana lands a big elbow that drops Andersen! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Andersen is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dino Campana!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between willey star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larson has chosen You're Going Down by Sick Puppies as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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152 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, willey star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronnie Larson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larson slips a jab and a cross from star.
Larson misses with a combination
and star counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
star sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Larson defending well though.
star throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
star is trying to control. Larson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
star thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
star is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Larson is trying to stand back up but star is controlling him
star not landing any meaningful shots this time.
star sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Larson defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson is looking to escape.
Larson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
star gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
star wants a takedown but no success here.
Larson tries to circle away but star has him pinned against the cage.
Larson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
star tightens his grip and picks Larson up, before dumping him to the ground. Larson manages to land in guard.
star throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
star trying to control the position from guard on top but Larson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
star trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
star in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
star scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
star trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
star throws and elbow that misses. Larson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in star's guard. Nice move by Larson!
star wants to stand but Larson is controlling the position.
star 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.
Larson trying to control but star is working from the bottom.
Larson preventing the sweep.
star is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Larson wants to control from the top but star keeps moving.
Larson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. star swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Larson wants to stand and escape but instead star has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
star is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
star landing with the ground and pound.
Larson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
star gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
star is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
star lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Larson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and star counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
star shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Larson stalks star and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into star's face. star staggers backwards, shaken.
Larson falls off balance throwing a combination
and star makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Larson doesn't manage to clinch there - star circles away.
Larson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and star counters with a series of strikes. Larson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Larson throws a left and a right that both miss
and star counters by moving into the clinch.
Larson is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larson misses with a hook from the clinch.
star turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and star manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larson regains half guard, as star was trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
willey star dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
star looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Larson keeping full guard, as star tries to pass.
star with a flurry of punches that miss.
star throws a big right hand that misses.
Larson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst star is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
star throws a strike but Larson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
star looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
star working a defensive guard here.
Larson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Larson postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. willey star wasn't doing enough on the ground.
star shoots in and bounces Larson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as star accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst star is controlling him.
Larson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes star off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Larson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
star lands with an overhand left.
star throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larson.
Larson throws a left and a right that both miss
and star counters with a two punch combo.
Larson misses with a double jab
and star counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
star throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
star missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
star sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Larson defending well though.
star trying to control the action but Larson is working from the bottom.
star looks to land a strike but Larson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
star throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
star is looking to work some ground and pound but Larson has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Larson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Larson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst star is controlling him.
star throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
star thows a big elbow that misses.
star prevents Larson from getting back to his feet.
star working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
willey star dominated that second round.
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!
Larson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Larson misses with a double jab
and star counters with a leg kick.
star shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. star showed some decent athleticism there.
star misses with a head shot. Larson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Larson keeping moving, preventing star from controlling successfully.
star throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Larson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
star throwing strikes but missing.
Larson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
star sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ronnie Larson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
star working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
star slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
star thows a big elbow that misses.
star throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Larson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
willey star overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Larson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
star lands a couple of digs.
Larson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from star.
Larson looking for a guillotine here but star defends easily.
star pushing down on Larson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.
star lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
star thows a huge punch but Larson dodges it nicely.
willey star is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
star looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
star thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Larson to regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
willey star showed his dominance in that final round.
Well star has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... willey star!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Caldeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Lincoln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caldeira kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is billionaire. Abraham Lincoln will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
211 lbs
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26
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Caldeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abraham Lincoln!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincoln cracks Caldeira with an uppercut from hell and Caldeira crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Lincoln's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
It looks like Arturo Caldeira has been cut.
Lincoln got a little sloppy there for a moment and Caldeira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lincoln has managed to get both his arms back between Caldeira's legs - danger averted.
Caldeira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lincoln controls the pace.
Caldeira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caldeira trying to keep a closed guard but Lincoln is proving a slippery customer.
Lincoln controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lincoln loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lincoln wants to stand but Caldeira has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Arturo Caldeira just wasn't active enough.
Caldeira moves out of range as Lincoln strikes.
Lincoln throws the left hand but Caldeira avoids the punch easily.
Lincoln swinging wildly here.
Lincoln throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldeira shoots in looking for a takedown. Lincoln tries to sprawl out of it but Caldeira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lincoln manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Caldeira looks to land a body kick but Lincoln moved away.
Lincoln works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice jab there from Lincoln.
Caldeira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lincoln.
Caldeira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lincoln sprawls well initially but Caldeira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Caldeira is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lincoln is trying to get back to full guard.
Lincoln is trying to stand.
Caldeira seems to be working for a kimura but Lincoln defends the submission attempt.
Lincoln keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lincoln manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lincoln is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lincoln looking for a sweep. Not yet Lincoln, not yet.
Caldeira tries to stand but Lincoln is controlling from the bottom.
Lincoln throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lincoln not doing much here.
Caldeira trying to control but Lincoln postures up.
Caldeira wants to get back to full guard.
Lincoln wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Lincoln lands with a punch from half guard.
Still in half guard, Lincoln seems content to control.
Lincoln tries to pass to full mount but Caldeira defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lincoln throws out a powerful jab.
Lincoln misses with a looping left.
Caldeira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caldeira slips under a jab.
Lincoln cracks Caldeira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lincoln moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Caldeira goes down! Can Lincoln finish him!?
Caldeira is rocked!
Lincoln trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Lincoln is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Lincoln dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arturo Caldeira'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.
Lincoln misses the jab.
Lincoln misses with a hook. Caldeira ducked under it nicely.
Lincoln misses with a straight left.
Lincoln lands with a straight right. Caldeira didn't see that one coming.
Lincoln cracks Caldeira with a good jab.
Lincoln drops his shoulder and cracks Caldeira with a huge uppercut! Caldeira goes down! Can Lincoln finish him?
Oh Caldeira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lincoln controlling from the top position.
Caldeira seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abraham Lincoln has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lincoln scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Arturo Caldeira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lincoln misses its intended target.
Lincoln thows a body shot but no joy.
Lincoln lands a two punch combo.
A jab lands there for Lincoln.
Lincoln slaps away a takedown attempt from Caldeira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Caldeira walks into a straight right hand from Lincoln.
Abraham Lincoln seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lincoln cracks Caldeira with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Caldeira tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Lincoln pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Caldeira is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Lincoln!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DRAGON Goto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasahiro Yama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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24
186 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, DRAGON Goto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kasahiro Yama!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yama 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.
Yama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yama slips nicely into half guard.
Goto is looking to escape.
Yama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goto is in trouble now - Yama has advanced to mount!
Yama with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Goto is in a horrible position here. Yama smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Yama tries to control but Goto wriggling away.
Yama is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Goto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Goto shrugs it off.
Yama cracks Goto with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goto wants to try and get back to his feet.
Goto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goto tries to get out of the position.
Yama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goto is looking to escape.
Yama lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goto wants to try and get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Yama.
Yama is landing with some decent strikes but Goto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Yama controlling the pace for now.
Yama putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Goto is trying to stand.
Goto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yama on the ground.
Yama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goto is looking to escape.
Yama controlling his opponent.
Goto is trying to stand up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yama raining down shots from the mount!
Yama trying to control but Goto is having none of it.
Yama looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Goto trying desperately to get to his feet.
Yama scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Goto?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goto trying desperately to get to his feet.
Yama looking to control but Goto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yama cracks Goto with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Yama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goto is looking to escape.
Yama sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Yama looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Yama wants to control the pace but Goto is squirming around nicely.
Yama with the ground and pound from mount.
Goto is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Yama has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Goto's face.
Yama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goto wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Goto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Yama with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Goto is looking to escape.
Yama has hold of Goto's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Goto manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Yama looks gassed!
Goto is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Yama is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Goto wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Yama has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Goto's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yama working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Goto is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yama landing strikes, looking to finish!
Goto is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Yama postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Goto looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasahiro Yama dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters circling - Yama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yama's head.
Yama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yama circles away quickly and effectively.
Goto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Goto.
Yama throws a body punch but Goto moves out of range.
Yama tries to clinch but Goto is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yama.
A jab from Goto misses.
Goto thuds his shin into the meat of Yama's side.
Goto misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goto throws a head kick but Yama moves out of range.
Goto avoids the body shot from Yama.
DRAGON Goto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yama takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Goto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Goto throws a right hand that Yama ducks under and follows up with a left that Yama also avoids with ease.
Goto is looking to slow Yama down with leg kicks.
Yama looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Goto!
Yama scoring with strikes but Goto is staying in there.
Goto is trying to stand up.
Goto takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Yama lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Yama tries to control but Goto wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yama might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goto kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kasahiro Yama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yama landing shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goto is squirming around, avoiding Yama's attempts to control the action.
Yama has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Goto's face.
Goto is trying to stand.
Goto is bucking up trying to escape but Yama cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Goto's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Yama looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yama lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Goto hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goto defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Yama.
Yama is breathing heavily.
Goto's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Yama punishing his opponent with strikes.
Goto wants to try and get back to his feet.
Yama trying to control but Goto is having none of it.
Yama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yama cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Yama working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Yama wants to control the pace but Goto is squirming around nicely.
Yama working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goto wants to try and get back to his feet.
Yama landing strikes, looking to finish!
Goto in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Yama is landing with some decent strikes but Goto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Goto is rocked!
Yama working for a submission but Goto is keeping him at bay.
Goto is trying to stand up.
Yama controlling his opponent.
Yama working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yama lands a nice shot to the head.
Goto is in a horrible position here. Yama smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Yama punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasahiro Yama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Yama takes the fight into the clinch.
Yama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Goto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yama was well out of range. Poor timing from Goto.
Goto lands a lovely overhand right.
Goto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goto lands a nice shot that snaps Yama's head back.
Goto throws a head kick that half lands.
Goto slaps away a takedown attempt from Yama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yama tries to clinch up.
Goto throws a series of punches but Yama moves out of range.
Goto throws a head kick that misses.
Yama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goto throws a head kick but Yama moves out of range.
Goto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yama shoots in for a takedown but Goto shows good takedown defense.
DRAGON Goto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasahiro Yama.
Yama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goto throws a chopping leg kick but Yama manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goto. That's going to slow Yama down.
Both fighters circling a little - Goto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Goto lands with a slapping head kick.
Crunch! Goto slams his shin into Yama's torso.
Goto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yama.
Goto scores with a leg kick.
Goto scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yama fails with a takedown attempt.
Goto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yama tries to clinch up.
Yama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goto circles away.
Goto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goto with a nice cross.
Yama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goto slips a straight right by Yama.
Yama takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Goto lands a body shot.
Goto scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Goto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goto sprawls well. Goto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yama gets slowly back to his feet.
Yama chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Goto can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Goto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goto is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Yama shoots in for a takedown but Goto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Goto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goto throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goto fails to land with a series of punches.
Goto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Goto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goto lands a two punch combo.
Goto circles away from the clinch attempt.
DRAGON Goto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goto lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yama has a takedown stuffed.
Goto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yama on the side of the head.
DRAGON Goto is winning the standup battle so far.
Yama scores a takedown into full mount!
Goto squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DRAGON Goto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kasahiro Yama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yama is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Goto can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that's the end of the fight!
DRAGON Goto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yama 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasahiro Yama!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between cray willams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezikiel GooGoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). cray willams has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 New York, cray willams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ezikiel GooGoo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GooGoo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but willams swivels and escapes.
willams fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from GooGoo does no damage.
GooGoo is trying hard to land a takedown here. willams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from willams misses its intended target.
GooGoo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
GooGoo pulls guard successfully.
willams trying to control the position from guard on top but GooGoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
GooGoo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
GooGoo working for a triangle but willams defends it easily.
GooGoo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and willams defends well.
willams cracks GooGoo with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
willams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
willams distracts GooGoo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
willams got a little sloppy there for a moment and GooGoo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, willams has managed to get both his arms back between GooGoo's legs - danger averted.
willams cracks GooGoo with a solid left hand.
willams is looking to work some ground and pound but GooGoo has wrist control.
willams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
willams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
willams got a little sloppy there for a moment and GooGoo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, willams has managed to get both his arms back between GooGoo's legs - danger averted.
GooGoo looks gassed!
GooGoo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
GooGoo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
willams lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
willams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
willams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as willams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
GooGoo keeping moving, preventing willams from controlling successfully.
willams postures up in GooGoo's guard and throws a big left but GooGoo blocks it.
GooGoo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
GooGoo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as willams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
willams throwing strikes from guard but GooGoo blocks nicely.
willams throwing strikes from guard but GooGoo blocks nicely.
willams landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GooGoo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
willams cracks GooGoo with a solid left hand.
willams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
GooGoo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
GooGoo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. willams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. willams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
willams lands a couple of digs.
willams stands and throws GooGoo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
GooGoo is looking for a sweep.
willams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. GooGoo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
willams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no willams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
willams misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
GooGoo regains half guard.
willams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
willams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
GooGoo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
willams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. GooGoo defending well though.
willams drops an elbow to the side of GooGoo's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that cray willams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
willams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
GooGoo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but willams swivels and escapes.
GooGoo is trying hard to land a takedown here. willams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
cray willams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezikiel GooGoo.
A cross from willams lands.
willams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with GooGoo, pushing him back against the cage.
GooGoo pulls guard.
GooGoo has momentary wrist control but willams slips an elbow through the middle.
willams looking to pass the guard.
GooGoo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
willams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of GooGoo's head.
cray willams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
willams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
willams throws a big right hand that misses.
willams pushes down on GooGoo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
GooGoo looking for submissions off his back.
willams stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. willams lands a nice short elbow.
GooGoo wants to get back to full guard.
willams 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.
willams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. GooGoo defending well though.
Nice strikes from willams there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GooGoo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
willams looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks GooGoo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
GooGoo actively working from the bottom here.
willams looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
willams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
GooGoo is pressing down on willams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
GooGoo has his foot on willams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. willams works his way back into a safe position though.
willams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of GooGoo's head.
GooGoo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
GooGoo looking for a guillotine here but willams defends easily.
GooGoo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
willams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and willams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
GooGoo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
GooGoo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. willams defends it easily.
willams passes into half guard.
GooGoo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. willams is working away from the top position though.
GooGoo works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
willams stands up over GooGoo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
willams distracts GooGoo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
willams is looking to work some ground and pound but GooGoo has wrist control.
willams with a flurry of punches that miss.
willams landing with the ground and pound.
willams postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! GooGoo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of willams, into his guard.
GooGoo prevents willams from getting back to his feet.
willams is looking for a triangle but GooGoo pushes his legs off easily.
GooGoo pushing down on willams's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
cray willams dominated that second round.
That's time! willams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
willams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
GooGoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with willams but willams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
GooGoo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
willams actively working from the bottom here.
GooGoo slips a nice elbow through willams's hands, connecting with willams's forehead.
GooGoo is looking for a kimura here.
willams is looking to control GooGoo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can willams avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GooGoo wants to pass to mount but willams is defending the position.
willams pushes GooGoo off and gets back to his feet.
GooGoo lands with a straight right. willams didn't see that one coming.
GooGoo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
cray willams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezikiel GooGoo.
willams leaves GooGoo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
GooGoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
willams swings for the body but GooGoo moves out of range.
Ezikiel GooGoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
willams forces GooGoo back against the cage and clinches.
GooGoo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. willams smiles and moves away.
GooGoo walks into a straight right hand from willams.
willams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
GooGoo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around willams's waist but willams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing GooGoo off to one side.
Nice uppercut lands for willams. That snapped GooGoo's head back.
A jab from willams misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
willams throws a nice looking combination but GooGoo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
willams wants to clinch.
GooGoo shoots for a double leg takedown but willams sprawls well. He's pushed GooGoo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
willams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but GooGoo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
willams throws a front kick that sends GooGoo stumbling back into the cage.
willams tries to clinch up but GooGoo circles away and keeps his distance.
willams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ezikiel GooGoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
GooGoo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
willams throws a leg kick that misses.
GooGoo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
GooGoo is trying hard to land a takedown here. willams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
willams cracks the inside of GooGoo's front leg.
willams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
cray willams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
willams lands a slapping body shot.
willams throws a head kick that misses.
GooGoo misses with a combination
enabling willams to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
cray willams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well willams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... cray willams!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spartacus Thracian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thracian comes to the cage accompanied by Gladiators we are free. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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277 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spartacus Thracian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Ali!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thracian slips under a jab from Ali.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Thracian looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ali on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thracian winds up and cracks Ali with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ali should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali has hold of Thracian's hands but Thracian slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Thracian.
Thracian controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Ali is out! Thracian gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Spartacus Thracian!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Svensson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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183 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Angelo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angelo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Angelo was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson.
Svensson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svensson. Angelo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Angelo tries to bum rush Svensson with a series of wild strikes but Svensson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Svensson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Svensson misses with a kick to the body.
Svensson avoids the head kick by Angelo.
Svensson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Angelo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Angelo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Angelo closes the distance and clinches.
Svensson wants a takedown.
Svensson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Svensson.
Svensson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Angelo prevents Svensson from breaking the clinch.
Svensson is working Angelo over against the cage.
Svensson takes an elbow to the temple.
Svensson tries to break free but Angelo pushes him back against the cage.
Angelo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Angelo was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson.
Svensson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Angelo was well out of range. Poor timing from Svensson.
Svensson misses with a double jab
and Angelo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson throws out a loose jab but Angelo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Svensson thows a leg kick but Angelo checks it
and Angelo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Angelo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Angelo drops his hands momentarily and Svensson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Angelo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Svensson's calf.
A swing and a miss from Svensson.
A head kick from Angelo lands but Svensson takes it in his stride.
Svensson is rocked!
Angelo moves away from the strike by Svensson.
Oh Svensson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Angelo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svensson.
Angelo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michael Angelo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Angelo with a knee to the head.
Svensson is trying to break the clinch but Angelo has him pressed against the cage.
Angelo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Svensson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Angelo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Angelo lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svensson trying to stall but Angelo improves his position.
Svensson tries a body shot but Angelo blocks it.
Angelo lands a nice uppercut.
Svensson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Svensson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Angelo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Svensson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Angelo is unloading with more strikes now! Svensson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Angelo!
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