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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Wafer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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180 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Jones!
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, Jay Wafer!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wafer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Wafer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wafer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wafer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Wafer trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Wafer is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Jones has denied him.
Jones blocks a body shot from Wafer.
Wafer tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wafer is trying to break free.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Quinton Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Wafer.
A frustrated look appears on Wafer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wafer keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wafer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wafer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wafer wants to break free but Jones has control.
Wafer wants to break free but Jones has control.
Wafer misses with a knee strike.
Wafer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Quinton Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wafer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wafer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Quinton Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Wafer's head.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wafer shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wafer.
Wafer fails with the takedown.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wafer tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones thuds his right hand into Wafer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Wafer shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Wafer tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wafer.
Wafer looks gassed!
Wafer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wafer has a takedown stuffed.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Wafer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Jones stalks Wafer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wafer's face. Wafer staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with the combination.
Wafer wants to clinch.
Wafer walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Wafer tries to clinch up.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Jones throws a series of punches but Wafer moves out of range.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Wafer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones lands a jab to Wafer's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones throws a series of punches but Wafer moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wafer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wafer shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Wafer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones scores with a one two! Wafer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Quinton Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Wafer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
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!
Wafer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wafer is breathing heavily.
Jones throws a series of punches but Wafer avoids them all with ease.
Jones swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wafer dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Wafer misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Quinton Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Wafer.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wafer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones lands a nice hook to Wafer's body. Wafer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Wafer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wafer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones scores with a jab. Wafer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wafer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones scores with a one two! Wafer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wafer avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Wafer takes one to the side of the head.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wafer tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wafer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wafer can do to turn this around?
Wafer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones scores with a one two! Wafer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wafer looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wafer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wafer's hands.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Wafer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left lands for Jones.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Wafer.
Wafer is looking to clinch.
Jones throws a right hand that Wafer ducks under and follows up with a left that Wafer also avoids with ease.
Jones tries to bum rush Wafer with a series of wild strikes but Wafer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a right and a left that Wafer avoids nicely.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Wafer checks the leg kick.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Wafer walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Jones throws a combination. Wafer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wafer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Wafer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wafer.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Wafer.
Wafer looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Wafer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Wafer persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Quinton Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Wafer.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones throws a series of punches but Wafer avoids them all with ease.
Jones with a hook.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Wafer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wafer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Wafer counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones throws a right and a left that Wafer avoids nicely.
Wafer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wafer throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Wafer.
Jones looks to land a combination. Wafer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wafer has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wafer avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left lands for Jones.
Wafer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Wafer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones lands with a nice combination. Wafer backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wafer tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones with a jab.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wafer circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wafer takes a step back to recover.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wafer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wafer is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A leg kick checked by Wafer.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wafer momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wafer moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Quinton Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wafer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wafer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wafer walks into a left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Wafer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Wafer avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Wafer thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Jones works over Wafer's head and body with a nice combination.
Wafer misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Wafer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Wafer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Wafer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jay Wafer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quinton Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Wafer's knee but Wafer avoids it well.
Jones misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:25
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:25
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Starr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Starr!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greene throws a right hand that Starr ducks under and follows up with a left that Starr also avoids with ease.
Greene misses with a series of wild punches.
Starr keeps the fight on the outside.
Greene tries to bum rush Starr with a series of wild strikes but Starr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Greene is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Greene clinches up against the ropes.
Greene misses with the head strike.
Starr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Greene avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Greene prevents a takedown attempt there.
Greene tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greene scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Greene dodges an elbow strike from Starr.
Nice body punch from Greene - that landed with a thud.
Greene prevents a body shot from Starr.
Starr successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Starr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Greene wants to get up but he can't break Starr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene postures up.
Starr is looking for a triangle but Greene pushes his legs off easily.
Starr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greene postures up.
Starr has his foot on Greene's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greene works his way back into a safe position though.
Starr is looking for a triangle but Greene pushes his legs off easily.
Starr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greene trying to control but Starr is working from the bottom.
Greene drops back looking for a leg! Starr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Starr manages to kick Greene off! Greene jumps back into Starr's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene thows a big elbow that misses.
Starr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greene is aware though and is defending well.
Starr has his foot on Greene's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greene works his way back into a safe position though.
Starr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greene gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Starr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Starr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greene is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starr looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Starr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greene is looking to escape.
Starr goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Greene turns into him and now he's in Starr's guard.
Greene knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Starr on the ground.
Starr working for a triangle but Greene defends it easily.
Greene has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene got a little sloppy there for a moment and Starr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Greene has managed to get both his arms back between Starr's legs - danger averted.
Starr is looking for a triangle but Greene pushes his legs off easily.
Greene wants to control from the top but Starr keeps moving.
Greene would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Greene showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Starr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greene defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Starr dominated that round.
That's time! Greene's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Starr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greene swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aaron Greene is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greene swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Greene tries to clinch but Starr is having none of it.
Greene dives in and grabs Starr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Starr pushes down on Greene's head and hops out.
Starr keeps the fight on the outside.
Starr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Greene counters with a left and a right that stings Starr.
Starr slips a jab and a cross from Greene.
Some wild striking there from Greene.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene fails to land with a series of punches.
Starr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greene closes the distance but Starr moves to the side
and Starr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene avoids a wild elbow strike from Starr.
Greene lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Starr takes a shot to the head.
Starr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Greene.
Still in the clinch, Greene scores with a nice short uppercut.
Greene throws a punch but it's blocked by Starr.
Greene lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Starr backwards.
Starr takes an elbow to the temple.
Starr blocks an uppercut.
Greene lands with a light punch inside.
Starr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Starr stalling in the clinch but Greene improves position.
Greene lands a left hand.
Starr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Greene just misses with a elbow thrown towards Starr's brow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Greene makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Greene content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Greene blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Starr is breathing heavily.
Starr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Greene wants to stall.
Greene swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greene managing to block the knees to the body from Starr.
Starr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Greene scores with a nice short uppercut.
Starr looking to slow down the pace here.
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.
Greene has Starr pushed against the ropes.
Greene avoids a wild elbow strike from Starr.
A head punch on the inside from Starr fails to land.
Greene stalling.
Greene scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Greene looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Greene lands with a right to the head.
Greene managing to block the knees to the body from Starr.
Greene lands a right hand that snaps the head of Starr backwards.
Greene lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greene throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starrs head.
Starr tries a body shot but Greene blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Greene as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Greene.
Greene gets through Starr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greene taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Greene trying to control the position but instead, Starr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Greene into the ropes.
Greene lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Starr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greene misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Starr.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Greene creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greene pushes Starr back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene managing to block the knees to the body from Starr.
A short right from Greene.
A nice left hand lands by Greene.
Starr missing with knees to the body.
Greene lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greene lands with a short shot to the head.
Starr can't get the takedown.
Still in the clinch, Greene scores with a nice short uppercut.
Starr misses with an elbow over the top.
Greene is working Starr over against the ropes.
Greene lands a hook that snaps the head of Starr backwards.
Greene softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Greene lands a body shot in the clinch.
Greene lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Greene lands with a left to the head.
Greene pushes Starr back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Starr takes an elbow to the temple.
Greene cracks Starr with a nice body shot.
Greene working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Greene scores with a nice hook to the head.
Starr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greene lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Starr backwards.
Greene lands a nice elbow.
Greene scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greene.
Starr takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Greene lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greene controlling the action here for a moment.
A short left from Greene.
Greene lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Starr backwards.
Greene works on Starr's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Greene.
Greene lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greene lands an elbow just above Starr 's eye.
Greene scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greene lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Greene makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Greene is pressed up against the ropes. Starr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Greene down to the mat. Greene avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Greene's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Greene duly obliges.
Greene tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Starr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Starr is keen to just control but Greene is a slippery customer.
Starr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Greene wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Greene dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Greene misses with a two punch combination.
Starr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Starr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Starr wants to clinch.
Starr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Starr slips a jab and a cross from Greene.
Greene shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Starr as he avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Greene scores with a four punch combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starr tries to clinch up.
Greene keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Starr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Starr tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Greene is defended easily by Starr.
Greene tries to clinch but Starr is having none of it.
Starr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aaron Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene shoots for a double leg takedown but Starr sprawls well. He's pushed Greene's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene misses with a two punch combination.
Greene tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Starr swivels and escapes.
Greene fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Greene misses.
Greene works over Starr's head and body with a nice combination.
Starr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Starr swats away the attempt to clinch by Greene.
Greene misses with a wild combination.
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.
Greene goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Greene lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Starr is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Greene, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Greene wants to clinch up but Starr keeps it at a distance.
Donk. Greene catches Starr right on the button with a cross.
Greene looks to land a combination. Starr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Starr misses with a wild combination.
Greene darts in trying to clinch
and Starr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Starr trying to pass the guard but Greene defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene trying to control here.
Starr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Greene sees it coming and defends easily.
Starr is looking for a kimura but Greene is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Starr to get the leverage.
Starr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Greene!
Starr is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Greene is surviving well by controlling Starr's body position as best he can.
Greene avoids a series of strikes thrown by Starr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Greene is looking to escape.
Greene blocking the ground and pound.
Greene is squirming around, avoiding Starr's attempts to control the action.
Starr goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Greene is on top in guard.
Starr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greene is one step ahead there.
Starr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Starr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Starr 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Starr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Waynne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Sass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey Sass will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Waynne!
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, Joey Sass!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sass will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Waynne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sass.
Sass slips a jab and a cross from Waynne.
Sass lands a two punch combo.
Waynne uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Joey Sass has been cut.
Sass fails to land the takedown.
Waynne misses the shot to the body.
Sass defending well as Waynne loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sass lands a body shot.
Sass throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waynne.
Sass moves out of range as Waynne strikes.
Sass cracks Waynne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Waynne.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sass lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waynne circles away quickly and effectively.
Sass falls off balance throwing a combination
and Waynne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Waynne.
Sass wants to stall.
Waynne connects with a knee to the head.
Sass is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Waynne misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waynne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Waynne fails to land.
Sass stalling in the clinch but Waynne improves position.
Waynne misses with the head strike.
Waynne lands with a right to the head.
Waynne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sass manages to break the clinch.
Sass throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sass slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Waynne.
Sass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waynne.
Waynne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sass misses with a two punch combination.
Waynne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waynne moves away.
Waynne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Waynne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sass's efforts to push away.
Sass tries to circle away but Waynne has him pinned against the ropes.
Waynne works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Waynne.
Waynne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waynne breaks from the clinch.
Sass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waynne.
Waynne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Waynne thinking.
Waynne is looking to clinch.
Waynne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Waynne.
Sass wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Waynne breaks from the clinch.
Sass throws a series of punches but Waynne moves out of range.
No joy there for Sass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Sass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Waynne swings for the body but Sass moves out of range.
Waynne misses with an uppercut. Sass saw that one coming.
Sass throws a series of punches but Waynne avoids them all with ease.
Waynne tries to clinch up
and Sass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sass works over Waynne's head and body with a nice combination.
Sass cracks Waynne with an open hand slap.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sass!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sass.
Sass looks gassed!
Sass is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Waynne.
That has opened up Joey Sass's cut even more.
Sass throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Waynne counters by moving into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Waynne.
Sass's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Waynne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sass is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Waynne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Waynne falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Sass to counter with a crisp jab.
Sass throws a nice looking combination but Waynne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sass scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sass throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waynne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sass.
Bruce Waynne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Sass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waynne takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No joy there for Waynne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Waynne tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sass counters with a takedown into side control.
Sass controls the position.
Waynne is pushing Sass's head away, looking to escape. Sass manages to hold on to the position though.
Sass takes a little break here. Waynne wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sass advances nicely into full mount.
Sass with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Waynne wants to try and get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sass looking to control and managing it successfully.
Waynne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Waynne tries to get out of the position.
Sass working for a guillotine from mount but Waynne is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joey Sass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Sass's cut.
That's time! Waynne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sass throws a right and a left that Waynne avoids nicely.
Sass misses with a leg kick.
Sass lands a nice looking body shot.
Waynne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sass makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Waynne throws a looping overhand right but Sass ducks down to avoid it.
Sass looks to land a combination but Waynne avoids it well.
Sass misses with a double jab.
Sass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Waynne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sass lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waynne circles away quickly and effectively.
Waynne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waynne tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sass counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Waynne does no damage.
Sass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Waynne throws a jab but it's blocked by Sass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Waynne on the side of the head.
Waynne is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sass.
Waynne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sass.
Bruce Waynne is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Sass.
Sass misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sass lands a nice hook to Waynne's body. Waynne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Sass does it's job there.
Waynne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sass.
Sass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sass lands with a nice combination. Waynne backs away looking to recover.
Waynne is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Waynne darts in and clinches Sass up against the ropes.
Sass misses with some punches.
Sass blocks an uppercut.
Sass is trying to force a seperation but Waynne has the dominant position.
Sass wants to get back to striking at distance but Waynne won't allow it.
Sass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sass ducks under a wild hook from Waynne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sass lands with a right hand.
Sass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Waynne slips a jab and a cross from Sass.
Sass is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sass lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waynne circles away quickly and effectively.
Sass tests Waynne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sass throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Waynne counter with a right hand.
Sass wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Waynne doesn't manage to clinch there - Sass circles away.
Sass lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sass has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sass lands a two punch combo.
Waynne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sass lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waynne circles away quickly and effectively.
Waynne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Waynne wants it to stay on the feet.
Sass lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Waynne misses the target.
Sass goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sass fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sass works over Waynne's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waynne is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sass.
Sass lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sass.
Sass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sass lands a slapping body shot.
Sass is working the combinations to good effect here.
Danga de danga de dang - Sass scores with a four punch combination!
Sass fails with the takedown.
Waynne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sass shoots in for a double leg but Waynne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bruce Waynne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Sass.
Waynne has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sass misses with a series of wild punches.
Sass closes this distance looking for a takedown but Waynne circles away.
Sass walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A right-left combo lands from Sass.
Some wild striking there from Sass.
Waynne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sass lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Waynne misses with a two punch combination.
Sass lands a two punch combo.
Sass lands a nice looking body shot.
Sass scores with a one two! Waynne had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sass shoots in but no luck this time.
Waynne clinches up with Sass and pushes him back against the ropes.
A short left from Sass.
Waynne swings wildly with an uppercut but Sass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sass is looking to break free of the clinch but Waynne has double underhooks.
Sass looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sass blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Waynne.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Waynne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sass has Waynne pressed against the ropes, preventing Waynne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sass wants to get back to striking at distance but Waynne won't allow it.
Sass tries to stall but Waynne uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Sass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Sass's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Sass stuns Waynne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sass misses with a combination
letting Waynne counter with a right hand.
Waynne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sass paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Waynne tries to clinch there but Sass circles away.
Sass lands a jab-cross combination.
Waynne showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sass.
Sass slips under a jab.
Sass dives in and grabs Waynne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Waynne pushes down on Sass's head and hops out.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sass.
Waynne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sass counters with a left and a right that stings Waynne.
Sass throws a leg kick which misses Waynne's front leg but catches the back leg as Waynne tries to avoid it.
Sass lands a head kick. Waynne smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Waynne missing with a left hand there. Sass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sass throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Waynne.
Sass swats away the attempt to clinch by Waynne.
Sass blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Waynne. No joy for Sass on that attempt.
Waynne looks to throw the jab but Sass is out of range.
Sass works over Waynne's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Sass. That snapped Waynne's head back.
Sass throws a shot to the body.
Waynne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sass moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sass misses with a few strikes there.
Sass misses with the combination.
Sass moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sass tries for a takedown but Waynne circles away easily
and Waynne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bruce Waynne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Sass.
Sass shoots in and drives through. Waynne sprawls well.
Sass scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sass lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Waynne scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Waynne's sensitive parts.
Bruce Waynne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sass throws a left and a right that both miss
and Waynne counters with a nice uppercut.
Sass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sass throws a series of punches but Waynne avoids them all with ease.
Sass connects with a crisp jab.
Waynne swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sass counters with a left and a right that stings Waynne.
A right-left combo lands from Waynne.
Waynne misses with a wild combination.
Sass connects with a right hand. Waynne shakes it off.
Sass moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Waynne misses with a hook. Sass ducked under it nicely.
Sass ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Waynne misses with a looping left.
Sass is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Waynne rather than just go for the knockout.
Sass misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sass shoots in and drives through. Waynne sprawls well.
Sass misses with a hook to the body
and Waynne counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waynne breaks from the clinch.
Sass closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sass lands in his opponent's guard.
Waynne wants to stand but Sass is controlling the position.
Sass slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Waynne gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Waynne is trying to stand.
Waynne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sass on the ground.
Sass trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waynne is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Sass working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Waynne looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Sass! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joey Sass!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JaMarcus Royale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, JaMarcus Royale!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royale moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hawk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Royale counters with a series of strikes. Hawk will be more careful next time no doubt.
Royale scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Royale moves into the clinch.
Royale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Royale throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawk.
Royale misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Royale pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Royale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Royale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Royale manages to break the clinch.
Hawk misses with a takedown attempt
and Royale counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
JaMarcus Royale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Hawk.
Royale controls from within his opponent's guard.
Royale tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawk is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Royale controls from within his opponent's guard.
Royale postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hawk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Royale has managed to get both his arms back between Hawk's legs - danger averted.
Royale slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hawk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Royale manages to get himself to full guard.
Royale on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Royale tries to get out of the position.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Royale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawk looking to pass the guard.
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.
Hawk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Royale keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Royale moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hawk looks gassed!
Royale lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Royale misses with a few strikes there.
Royale lands a two punch combo.
Hawk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royale throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Royale shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Royale content just to control the position here.
Royale's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Royale has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawk tries to hold on but Royale pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JaMarcus Royale 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.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Royale. Hawk shrugs it off though.
Royale lands a two punch combo.
Hawk misses with a combination
and Royale counters with a three punch combo that has Hawk backing up. Hawk nods at Royale to acknowledge the strikes.
Royale scores with a push kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Royale!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hawk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Royale - the referee stops the clock and Hawk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Royale. Hawk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Royale lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Royale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawk.
JaMarcus Royale is winning the standup battle so far.
Royale drops Hawk with a right and a left! Royale comes rushing in but Hawk regains his composure and manages to keep Royale in guard.
Hawk is rocked!
Royale controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hawk is breathing heavily.
Hawk trying to control the position.
Royale is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A left lands for Royale.
Royale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawk can do to turn this around?
Hawk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Royale scores with a one two! Hawk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Royale scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Royale fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hawk sprawls well initially but Royale persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Royale keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Royale seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hawk for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hawk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Royale seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We're going to have a standup here because JaMarcus Royale wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hawk wants to clinch but Royale slips to the side
and Royale counters with a series of strikes. Hawk will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hawk avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk throws a hook but Royale blocks it.
Royale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Royale closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Royale lands in his opponent's guard.
Hawk working a defensive guard here.
Royale showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hawk is trying to control the position but Royale postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Royale looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Royale looks to land a combination. Hawk sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hawk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Royale counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Royale takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hawk wants to improve his position but Royale is controlling well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Royale in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JaMarcus Royale dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hawk throws a combination that misses
and Royale counters with a left and a right that stings Hawk.
Hawk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Royale counters with a nice body kick.
Royale throws a right and a left that Hawk avoids nicely.
Royale lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Royale displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Royale scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Royale swinging wildly here.
Hawk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Royale.
Hawk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Royale.
Royale is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Royale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Royale to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Royale knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hawk on the ground.
Hawk is trying to keep Royale in close.
Hawk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Royale slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royale preventing the sweep.
Hawk being controlled here, momentarily.
JaMarcus Royale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. JaMarcus Royale wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Royale lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Royale.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk with a poor takedown
and Royale counters with a nice leg kick.
Royale works over Hawk's head and body with a nice combination.
Royale tries to bum rush Hawk with a series of wild strikes but Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Royale scores with a three punch combo!
Hawk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hawk walks into a left hand.
Royale's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Royale duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Royale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Royale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Royale both land. Nice combination.
Hawk is still on wobbly legs! Can Royale finish him?
Royale lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hawk takes a step back to recover.
Hawk seems to have recovered his senses.
Royale drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hawk 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.
Hawk wants to improve his position but instead Royale has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Royale pulls his head out easily.
Royale perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Hawk wants to get back to full guard.
We're going to have a standup here because JaMarcus Royale wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hawk dodges the punch combination from Royale.
Royale moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Royale misses with a double jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Royale.
Royale scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Royale tries to clinch up.
Royale throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hawk was covering up waiting for the punch and Royale finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Royale 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.
JaMarcus Royale clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Hawk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Royale.
A combination from Royale does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Royale.
Hawk wants to clinch
and Royale counters with a body kick.
Royale shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hawk's guard.
Royale is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JaMarcus Royale has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Royale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hawk has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Royale.
Royale lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hawk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Royale counters with a left and a right that stings Hawk.
Royale lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hawk with a poor takedown
and Royale makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hawk really felt that one!
A left and a right from Royale both land. Nice combination.
Royale lands a two punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Royale scores with a four punch combination!
Royale tries to clinch up but Hawk circles away and keeps his distance.
Hawk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Royale.
Hawk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Royale. That one must have hurt.
Royale goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hawk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Royale counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hawk!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Royale tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hawk is desperately trying to improve his position but Royale has a good base and remains in mount.
Royale controlling from the full mount.
Hawk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royale tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hawk is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Royale content just to control the position 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.
Hawk is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk wants to control but Royale is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JaMarcus Royale had his way with Henry Hawk in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hawk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Royale counters with a one-two to the body.
Royale stalks Hawk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hawk's face. Hawk staggers backwards, shaken.
Royale throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Royale lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hawk backs up against the ropes.
A left and a right from Royale both land. Nice combination.
Hawk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Royale lands a nice looking body kick.
Jab from Royale.
Royale lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hawk will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Danga de danga de dang - Royale scores with a four punch combination!
Royale moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Royale throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hawk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Royale moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hawk is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A solid body kick from Royale.
JaMarcus Royale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royale throws a one two combo.
Royale lands a nice looking body kick.
Royale misses with a wild combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Royale.
Royale gets the takedown into side control.
Royale is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Henry Hawk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hawk is looking to reverse the position.
Hawk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Royale not doing much here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because JaMarcus Royale just wasn't active enough.
Hawk scores with a one two! Royale had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royale scores with a spinning back kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Royale.
Royale moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Royale clinches up with Hawk and pushes him back against the ropes.
Royale throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Royale throws a head punch that misses.
Royale scores with a shoulder strike.
Royale lands a right hand.
Hawk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Royale is leaning against Hawk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Royale.
Royale throws a head punch that misses.
Royale lands an uppercut.
Hawk changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Royale fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Royale scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Royale scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royale scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hawk tries for a takedown but Royale circles away easily
and Royale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
JaMarcus Royale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Hawk.
Royale lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Royale is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hawk's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawk flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hawk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Royale pulls his head out easily.
Royale content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
JaMarcus Royale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Royale 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:41
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:41
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JaMarcus Royale!
JaMarcus Royale is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Kourlios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dayne Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kourlios comes to the ring accompanied by Self Esteem - Offspring. Kostas Kourlios could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dayne Carter's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kostas Kourlios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dayne Carter!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kourlios looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
Carter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kourlios is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.
Kourlios is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Kourlios.
Carter has managed to clinch.
Kourlios avoids a wild elbow strike from Carter.
Kourlios pushes off an throws an elbow but Carter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kourlios softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kourlios has clasped his hands together around Carter's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Carter tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Carter isn't going anywhere.
Carter can't do much from the bottom here.
Carter is not content to let Kourlios control the position.
Carter tries to buck Kourlios off but Kourlios is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Kourlios stalls from top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kourlios working away.
Kourlios works to advance to full mount. Carter defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kourlios can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carter is looking to escape.
Carter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kourlios. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kourlios jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Carter manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kourlios is trying to get an arm triangle but Carter is defending well.
Kourlios tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kourlios has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kourlios advances to full mount.
Carter tries to lock up and control but Kourlios gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kourlios wants to control the pace but Carter is squirming around nicely.
Carter is controlling an arm, preventing Kourlios from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kourlios can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carter is looking to escape.
Kourlios fails to advance to Carter's back.
Carter flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Carter is trying to reverse the position but instead Kourlios has taken his back - oops!
Carter prevents Kourlios from getting a body triangle.
Carter showing good submission defense here.
Kourlios just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kourlios avoiding Carter 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourlios has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Carter tries to roll but Kourlios sticks to his back.
Carter looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kourlios.
Carter just trying to survive but Kourlios is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kourlios is persistently looking for the submission but Carter is defending it well.
Kourlios looking for the choke from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostas Kourlios dominated that round.
That's time! Kourlios's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Carter slips a jab and a cross from Kourlios.
Kourlios throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease.
Carter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kourlios throws a big shot that misses.
Carter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kourlios doesn't seem bothered though.
Kourlios connects with a right hand. Carter shakes it off.
Carter throws a shot from downtown. Kourlios moves away and avoids it.
Kourlios throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Kourlios misses the target.
Carter lands a nice hook to Kourlios's body. Kourlios takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carter misses with a head kick.
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carter throws a head kick but Kourlios moves out of range.
Kourlios lands a lovely overhand right.
Kourlios blocks a head kick by Carter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kourlios looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kourlios blocks a head kick by Carter.
Dayne Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Kourlios throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Kourlios does no damage.
Carter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kourlios closes the distance and clinches.
Kourlios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carter throws a solid leg kick but Kourlios takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carter.
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kourlios feints and then cracks Carter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carter down.
Kourlios shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carter defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kourlios misses with a looping right.
A jab from Kourlios misses.
Carter lands with a hook. Kourlios tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kostas Kourlios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kourlios.
Carter scores with a shot to the body.
Carter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kourlios blocks a head kick by Carter.
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
Carter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kourlios on the side of the head.
Kourlios misses with a jab to the body
and Carter counters with a right hand to the body.
Kourlios avoids the head kick by Carter.
Nice uppercut there from Carter.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick and Kourlios moves out of range easily.
Carter moves out of range of the body kick.
Kourlios checks the leg kick.
Carter with a hook.
Kourlios thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carter clobbers Kourlios with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kourlios wants to clinch
and Carter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kourlios on the side of the head.
Carter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kourlios.
Kourlios tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
Carter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kourlios.
Kourlios looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kourlios tries to keep at a distance but Carter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carter taking a breather.
Kourlios lands an elbow that stopped Carter in his tracks for a moment.
Kourlios tries to score a body lock takedown but Carter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kostas Kourlios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kourlios is trying to break the clinch but Carter is controlling him.
Carter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kourlios.
Kourlios stops a takedown attempt from Carter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kourlios.
Kourlios blocks an elbow strike.
Kourlios can't get the takedown.
Kourlios drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carter blocking some punches.
Kourlios looking for a takedown.
Carter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Carter pushes off an throws an elbow but Kourlios leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Carter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kourlios tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carter tries for a takedown but Kourlios manages to get underhooks.
Carter trying to land knees to the body.
Carter controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dayne Carter 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Carter scores with a sloppy right hand. Kourlios should have avoided that one.
Carter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Carter moves into the clinch.
Kourlios throws a head punch that misses.
Carter wants a takedown but no success here.
Kourlios misses with the head strike.
Kourlios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kourlios throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kourlios.
Kourlios fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kourlios jumps guard but Carter stands there with Kourlios around his waist. Kourlios gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kourlios tries for a takedown but Carter manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kostas Kourlios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kourlios tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kourlios misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kourlios is pressed up against the ropes. Carter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kourlios down to the mat. Kourlios avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Kourlios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kourlios's hands.
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kourlios looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kourlios misses the body punch
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kourlios swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kourlios takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
Kourlios misses with a two punch combination.
Carter pushes Kourlios up against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kourlios.
Kourlios is fighting off a takedown attempt but Carter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kourlios to the mat. Kourlios regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Carter throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kourlios has an active guard here but Carter has managed to pass into half guard.
Kourlios actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Carter is looking to take a break and control but Kourlios is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kourlios works his way to full guard. Good work.
Carter wants to control from the top but Kourlios keeps moving.
Kourlios 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carter stopping the sweep attempt from Kourlios.
Carter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kourlios works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carter postures up.
Carter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kourlios has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carter has managed to get both his arms back between Kourlios's legs - danger averted.
Carter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kourlios wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kourlios is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carter thows a big elbow that misses.
Kourlios preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kourlios is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Kourlios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kourlios had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carter defends it easily.
Kourlios throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Carter escapes and throws Kourlios's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dayne Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carter 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dayne Carter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Kolaczkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Thome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kolaczkowski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Eminem - Almost Famous. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tomasz Kolaczkowski!
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, Al Thome!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolaczkowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thome swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kolaczkowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kolaczkowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thome.
Kolaczkowski is looking to clinch but Thome is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kolaczkowski clinches with his opponent.
Kolaczkowski throws an elbow that misses.
Kolaczkowski looking to slow down the pace here.
Thome prevents the takedown attempt.
Thome looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kolaczkowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thome stalling the fight.
Thome blocking some punches.
Thome is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kolaczkowski goes for a takedown attempt but Thome pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Kolaczkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolaczkowski misses with a double jab.
Kolaczkowski shoots in for a takedown but Thome shows good takedown defense.
Kolaczkowski forces Thome back against the ropes and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Thome.
A hook to the body from Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thome blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thome will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kolaczkowski up against the ropes.
Thome blocks an elbow strike from Kolaczkowski.
Thome throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kolaczkowski blocks it with crossed arms.
Kolaczkowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thome or not.
Thome looks gassed!
Thome trying to control the position but instead, Kolaczkowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thome into the ropes.
Kolaczkowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kolaczkowski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Thome up against the ropes.
Kolaczkowski lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thome is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kolaczkowski lands a right hand.
Thome trying to control the position but instead, Kolaczkowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thome into the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kolaczkowski.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kolaczkowski has picked Thome up - he's going for a ride! Kolaczkowski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thome can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Kolaczkowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kolaczkowski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thome!
Thome tries to hold on but Kolaczkowski pushes him away.
Thome can't escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kolaczkowski thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolaczkowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kolaczkowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kolaczkowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Thome for as long as he can get away with.
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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tomasz Kolaczkowski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thome gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Thome.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thome.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Kolaczkowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Thome avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tomasz Kolaczkowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thome jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kolaczkowski is looking to clinch.
Kolaczkowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kolaczkowski clinches up against the ropes.
Thome stalling in the clinch but Kolaczkowski improves position.
Kolaczkowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kolaczkowski throws an elbow that misses.
Kolaczkowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thome trying to stall but Kolaczkowski improves his position.
Thome is stalling here.
Thome trying to stall but Kolaczkowski improves his position.
Kolaczkowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kolaczkowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thome backwards.
Kolaczkowski lands a left hand.
Thome wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Kolaczkowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kolaczkowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kolaczkowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thome is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kolaczkowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kolaczkowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thome is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Kolaczkowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kolaczkowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kolaczkowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thome trying to land knees to the body.
Kolaczkowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kolaczkowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thome is trying to maintain a safe position but Kolaczkowski gets an underhook and turns Thome into the ropes.
Kolaczkowski lands a body punch.
Kolaczkowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thome is pressed up against the ropes. Kolaczkowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thome down to the mat. Thome avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski clinches up with Thome and pushes him back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kolaczkowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kolaczkowski - that landed with a thud.
Kolaczkowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thome backwards.
Thome is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Kolaczkowski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolaczkowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Thome backwards.
Kolaczkowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tomasz Kolaczkowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kolaczkowski has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thome is trying to keep an underhook but Kolaczkowski manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kolaczkowski thows a huge punch but Thome dodges it nicely.
Thome tries to roll over but Kolaczkowski keeps him under control.
Thome is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kolaczkowski slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thome has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kolaczkowski is working away from the top position though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thome clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Thome is pushing Kolaczkowski up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thome stalling in the clinch but Kolaczkowski improves position.
Kolaczkowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kolaczkowski lands a nice uppercut.
Kolaczkowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Thome avoids the damage to the body.
Kolaczkowski cracks Thome with a nice body shot.
Kolaczkowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kolaczkowski stalling.
Thome avoids the elbow strike from Kolaczkowski, against the ropes.
Kolaczkowski pushes Thome back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kolaczkowski.
A right handed body shot lands from Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thome.
Thome is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Thome misses with a knee strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kolaczkowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kolaczkowski cracks Thome with a nice body shot.
Kolaczkowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kolaczkowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Thome prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Kolaczkowski 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!
Kolaczkowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kolaczkowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thome moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thome lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thome tries to clinch up
and Kolaczkowski counters with a three punch combo that has Thome backing up. Thome nods at Kolaczkowski to acknowledge the strikes.
Thome avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thome avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tomasz Kolaczkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolaczkowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kolaczkowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kolaczkowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thome throws a leg kick but Kolaczkowski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kolaczkowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thome can do to turn this around?
Thome slips a jab and a cross from Kolaczkowski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolaczkowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Thome swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Al Thome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kolaczkowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Kolaczkowski with that takedown attempt.
Thome thuds his right hand into Kolaczkowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kolaczkowski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thome closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kolaczkowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thome is looking to clinch.
Thome lands with a hook. Kolaczkowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thome. That's going to slow Kolaczkowski down.
A good leg kick by Thome.
Kolaczkowski wants to clinch.
Kolaczkowski feints and then cracks Thome's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thome down.
Tomasz Kolaczkowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolaczkowski throws a right hand that Thome ducks under and follows up with a left that Thome also avoids with ease.
Thome bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thome dodges the punch combination from Kolaczkowski.
Thome closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Thome wants to stall.
Thome displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kolaczkowski up against the ropes.
Thome receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thome is trying to maintain a safe position but Kolaczkowski gets an underhook and turns Thome into the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Al Thome.
Thome is looking to clinch but Kolaczkowski is avoiding it.
Kolaczkowski forces Thome back against the ropes and clinches.
Thome has Kolaczkowski pushed against the ropes.
Thome is trying to maintain a safe position but Kolaczkowski gets an underhook and turns Thome into the ropes.
Thome blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thome tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kolaczkowski avoids it.
Thome taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thome tries to land a knee to the head but Kolaczkowski blocks with his arms.
A body shot lands from Thome.
Thome tries a body shot but Kolaczkowski blocks it.
That's four 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.
Thome is struggling to control the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kolaczkowski as Thome tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Al Thome.
Kolaczkowski throws a leg kick
and Thome counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kolaczkowski thinking.
Kolaczkowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kolaczkowski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thome is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thome tries to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tomasz Kolaczkowski.
Well Kolaczkowski 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomasz Kolaczkowski!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hercules Belvedere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belvedere comes to the ring accompanied by Lupe Fiasco - Superstar. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tommy Duke was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hercules Belvedere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Duke!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch but Belvedere swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belvedere throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belvedere takes the fight into the clinch.
Belvedere gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Duke regains guard.
Duke thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Duke is trying to control the position but Belvedere postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Belvedere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belvedere passes Duke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Duke trying to get back to full guard but Belvedere takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Belvedere tries to control but Duke wriggling away.
Duke wants to hold on but Belvedere pushes him away.
Belvedere throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Duke has his hands clasped together but Belvedere breaks the hold and Duke is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Belvedere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hercules Belvedere!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carson Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JT Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holliday comes to the ring accompanied by Andreas Johnson - Glorious. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!JT Jackson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carson Holliday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, JT Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holliday has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Holliday takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Holliday, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carson Holliday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holliday.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters circling a little - Jackson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Holliday checks the leg kick nicely there.
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.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holliday's sensitive parts.
Holliday closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Holliday lands in his opponent's guard.
Holliday trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Holliday preventing the sweep.
Holliday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
JT Jackson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holliday.
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.
Holliday blocks the body kick.
Holliday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Holliday checks a leg kick.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holliday sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holliday is breathing heavily.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JT Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Holliday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Good work by Holliday as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jackson throws a front kick aimed at Holliday's knee but Holliday avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
JT Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holliday blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Holliday closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson tries to roll over but Holliday keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Holliday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holliday will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holliday is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Holliday to get the leverage.
Holliday trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
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.
Holliday wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Holliday has control of the leg.
Holliday is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holliday.
Holliday prevents Jackson from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Holliday is keeping busy.
Holliday is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jackson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holliday.
Holliday prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Holliday sits in half guard.
That's four 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.
Jackson trying to control but Holliday postures up.
Jackson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. JT Jackson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jackson leaves Holliday with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Holliday moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JT Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Holliday tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Holliday moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carson Holliday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A clash of legs there as Holliday blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Holliday checks the leg kick nicely there.
Holliday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson tries to land a front kick but Holliday steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holliday avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Holliday shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Holliday blocks a head kick by Jackson.
JT Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holliday fails to land the takedown.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Holliday is able to avoid easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Holliday has a takedown stuffed.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holliday checks the leg kick.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holliday fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
JT Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JT Jackson really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Holliday tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Holliday takes it in his stride.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carson Holliday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Holliday sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Holliday moves out of range easily.
Holliday steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jackson. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Holliday sees it coming and moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Holliday. Holliday gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carson Holliday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jackson fakes the leg kick and cracks Holliday in the body.
Holliday sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a leg kick but Holliday checks it.
Holliday on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Holliday's leg. Holliday is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jackson cracks the inside of Holliday's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holliday.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson thumps Holliday with a low kick.
Jackson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Holliday takes a step back to recover.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Holliday fails with the takedown.
Jackson lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson cracks the inside of Holliday's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holliday blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holliday has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Holliday's front leg but catches the back leg as Holliday tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JT Jackson dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jackson lands a head kick. Holliday smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Holliday walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Holliday stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
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.
Holliday avoids the head kick by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Holliday blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Holliday blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Holliday on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday fails to land the takedown.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holliday fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Holliday checks it well.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson lands a head kick. Holliday smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Holliday, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carson Holliday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Carson Holliday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holliday is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holliday moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holliday.
Holliday avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Holliday is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
JT Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
JT Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 43:50
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 43:50
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JT Jackson!
JT Jackson is the new welterweight champion!
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