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NYFE: Combat Challenge NYC V PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Primo Calavarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzgerald's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, House of Pain: Jump Around. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Fitzgerald!
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, Primo Calavarra!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calavarra connects with a leg kick. Fitzgerald looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Calavarra throws a nice looking combination but Fitzgerald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzgerald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calavarra's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Calavarra duly obliges.
Fitzgerald has a takedown stuffed.
Calavarra throws a half hearted mid kick.
Calavarra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fitzgerald counters by moving into the clinch.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Calavarra's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald is trying to force a seperation but Calavarra has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calavarra breaks the clinch.
Fitzgerald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calavarra.
Fitzgerald misses with a takedown attempt - Calavarra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Calavarra misses with a double jab
and Fitzgerald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fitzgerald pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Calavarra back to the cage. Fitzgerald follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Calavarra misses with a double jab
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.
Calavarra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzgerald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Calavarra misses.
A combination from Calavarra does no damage.
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.
Calavarra misses with a combination
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice double leg into side control. Calavarra won't be happy with that.
Fitzgerald trying to control the action but Calavarra is working from the bottom.
Calavarra regains half guard.
Calavarra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Calavarra is trying to control but can't.
Fitzgerald uses his free foot to push down on Calavarra's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Calavarra.
Fitzgerald avoids the attempt from Calavarra to control.
Calavarra is looking to improve his position but Fitzgerald isn't that keen on the idea.
Fitzgerald controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calavarra tries to reverse the position but Fitzgerald maintains control.
Fitzgerald trying to control but Calavarra is having none of it.
Fitzgerald looking to finish with strikes here!
Calavarra defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fitzgerald.
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.
Fitzgerald avoids the attempt from Calavarra to control.
Fitzgerald misses with a head shot.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fitzgerald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Calavarra is looking to escape.
Fitzgerald misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Calavarra is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Calavarra has given up his back. Will we see Fitzgerald going for some submissions?
Fitzgerald looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calavarra rolls, trying to escape but Fitzgerald keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Fitzgerald dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Calavarra as Fitzgerald shoots in.
Calavarra throws a combination that misses
and Fitzgerald finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fitzgerald tries to bum rush Calavarra with a series of wild strikes but Calavarra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Calavarra throws a shot from downtown. Fitzgerald moves away and avoids it.
Fitzgerald has a takedown stuffed.
Calavarra misses with a double jab
and Fitzgerald counters with a series of strikes. Calavarra will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fitzgerald slips a jab and a cross from Calavarra.
Calavarra throws a combination that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combo that has Calavarra backing up. Calavarra nods at Fitzgerald to acknowledge the strikes.
Calavarra falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Fitzgerald to counter with a crisp jab.
Calavarra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitzgerald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch but Calavarra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzgerald throws a series of punches but Calavarra avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calavarra tries to bum rush Fitzgerald with a series of wild strikes but Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch but Calavarra is avoiding it.
Calavarra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Calavarra misses with a series of wild punches.
Calavarra moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Primo Calavarra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calavarra throws a series of punches but Fitzgerald avoids them all with ease.
Fitzgerald throws a series of punches but Calavarra moves out of range.
Fitzgerald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitzgerald swinging wildly here.
Calavarra throws a right and a left that Fitzgerald avoids nicely.
Calavarra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Calavarra wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Fitzgerald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fitzgerald throws a right hand that Calavarra ducks under and follows up with a left that Calavarra also avoids with ease.
Calavarra looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzgerald is just out of range.
Fitzgerald is looking to clinch but Calavarra is avoiding it.
Calavarra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice body kick.
Calavarra throws a series of punches but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Calavarra misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzgerald dodges the punch combination from Calavarra.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Calavarra napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Calavarra regains half guard.
Fitzgerald is looking to take a break and control but Calavarra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Calavarra looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald uses his free foot to push down on Calavarra's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Calavarra.
Calavarra has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Calavarra turns into Fitzgerald and is now in his guard.
Calavarra is pushing down on Fitzgerald's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fitzgerald is fighting to maintain full guard but Calavarra has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fitzgerald is looking to improve his position.
Calavarra seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calavarra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fitzgerald sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calavarra is looking to advance position but Fitzgerald won't allow it.
Calavarra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fitzgerald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Calavarra is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fitzgerald sees it coming and defends easily.
Calavarra is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fitzgerald regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fitzgerald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Calavarra can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fitzgerald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Fitzgerald dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Calavarra misses with a double jab
and Fitzgerald counters with a left and a right that stings Calavarra.
Calavarra lands a two punch combo.
Fitzgerald shoots in looking for a takedown. Calavarra tries to sprawl out of it but Fitzgerald keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Calavarra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Calavarra throws a combination that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Calavarra.
Calavarra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good exchange - Calavarra coming out on top.
Fitzgerald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Calavarra pinned against the cage. Calavarra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Calavarra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitzgerald counters with a series of strikes. Calavarra will be more careful next time no doubt.
Calavarra misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzgerald slips a jab and a cross from Calavarra.
Calavarra throws a right and a left that Fitzgerald avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild combination.
Calavarra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.
Calavarra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Fitzgerald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calavarra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Josh Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calavarra throws a series of punches but Fitzgerald avoids them all with ease.
Fitzgerald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch but Calavarra moves out of range.
Fitzgerald slips a jab and a cross from Calavarra.
Calavarra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fitzgerald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fitzgerald is defended easily by Calavarra.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitzgerald throws a combination that misses
and Calavarra counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calavarra gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Calavarra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Calavarra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Calavarra being controlled here, momentarily.
Calavarra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fitzgerald is aware though and is defending well.
Calavarra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fitzgerald passes into side control.
Fitzgerald laying and praying for a moment but Calavarra takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Calavarra sees it coming and defends easily.
Fitzgerald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Calavarra is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fitzgerald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fitzgerald's back!
You can see the frustration on Fitzgerald's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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.
Fitzgerald is working hard here to advance position.
Calavarra looking for the choke but no joy.
Calavarra looking to break Fitzgerald's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fitzgerald remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Calavarra will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fitzgerald trying to control but not successfully.
Calavarra is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fitzgerald defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Calavarra is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Primo Calavarra.
Well Fitzgerald 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Fitzgerald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JC DeMoney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Ewing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeMoney comes into the arena with Still D.R.E. blaring out of the sound system. Ewing has chosen B.o.B. - Created A Monster as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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278 lbs
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249 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, JC DeMoney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raul Ewing!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeMoney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeMoney swinging wildly here.
DeMoney lands a slapping body shot.
DeMoney throws a right and a left that Ewing avoids nicely.
Ewing tries to clinch there but DeMoney circles away.
Ewing is looking to clinch but DeMoney is avoiding it.
DeMoney misses with a few strikes there.
DeMoney lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ewing backs up against the cage.
A head kick misses from DeMoney.
DeMoney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ewing throws a quick inside leg kick.
DeMoney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeMoney blocks the body kick.
Ewing showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeMoney.
DeMoney throws a low kick but Ewing moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ewing. That's going to slow DeMoney down.
Nice jab there from DeMoney.
DeMoney pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewing tried to score with a low kick but DeMoney checks it.
DeMoney lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ewing throws a sloppy head kick and DeMoney moves out of range easily.
DeMoney throws the kick towards the body but Ewing avoids it.
Ewing wants to land a leg kick but DeMoney is out of range.
DeMoney misses with a double jab.
Ewing blocks a head kick by DeMoney.
DeMoney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeMoney keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ewing looks to land a left hand but DeMoney moved out of range nicely.
Ewing tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeMoney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeMoney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ewing tries for a takedown but DeMoney sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ewing slips a jab and a cross from DeMoney.
Ewing misses with a body kick.
Ewing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ewing tries to clinch but DeMoney moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ewing avoids the head kick by DeMoney.
Ewing with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeMoney takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ewing misses with a combination
and DeMoney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeMoney throws a nice looking combination but Ewing bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ewing has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
DeMoney misses with a double jab
and Ewing makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. DeMoney really felt that one!
A slapping body kick lands there for Ewing.
DeMoney is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ewing.
Ewing fails to land with a series of punches.
Ewing throws a series of punches but DeMoney moves out of range.
Ewing misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ewing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ewing throws the kick towards the body but DeMoney avoids it.
Raul Ewing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewing lands a leg kick that knocks DeMoney off balance momentarily.
DeMoney throws a series of punches but Ewing avoids them all with ease.
DeMoney falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ewing moves into the clinch.
DeMoney gets underhooks to prevent Ewing's takedown attempt.
Ewing tries to score a body lock takedown but DeMoney shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
JC DeMoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Ewing.
DeMoney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ewing.
Ewing unloads a knee to the mid-section. DeMoney lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ewing is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ewing manages to break the clinch.
DeMoney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ewing wants to clinch.
DeMoney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ewing is looking to clinch.
Ewing misses with a body kick.
DeMoney moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A combination from DeMoney does no damage.
DeMoney fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from DeMoney.
DeMoney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeMoney stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ewing.
Ewing avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeMoney is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ewing lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ewing slips a jab and a cross from DeMoney.
DeMoney tries to keep at a distance but Ewing has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ewing landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Ewing dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ewing tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeMoney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeMoney on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ewing. Ewing obviously looking to wear him down.
Ewing fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeMoney.
DeMoney is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ewing misses with a head kick.
Raul Ewing seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeMoney takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ewing avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ewing throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeMoney counters with a left to the body.
No joy there for DeMoney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeMoney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ewing.
Ewing lands a leg kick that knocks DeMoney off balance momentarily.
DeMoney takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ewing tries to clinch up.
Ewing thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeMoney avoids the head kick by Ewing.
Ewing drives through and clinches with DeMoney against the cage.
Ewing throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewing stalling against the cage.
Ewing receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
DeMoney takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ewing lands a knee to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ewing. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ewing wants a takedown but no success here.
DeMoney has had enough of the clinch but Ewing keeps him there for the moment.
Ewing can't get the takedown.
Ewing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeMoney wants to break free but Ewing has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ewing keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeMoney's efforts to push away.
Ewing's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ewing landing knees to the head.
Ewing working DeMoney over with knees to the body.
Ewing throws a punch but it's blocked by DeMoney.
Ewing holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ewing working aggressively here.
Ewing connects with a knee to the head.
Ewing lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewing escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeMoney shoots in and drives through. Ewing sprawls well.
Ewing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from DeMoney does no damage.
DeMoney works the jab nicely.
Ewing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeMoney closes the distance and clinches up with Ewing, looking for a takedown. DeMoney pushes Ewing against the cage but Ewing circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Ewing.
Sloppy strikes from DeMoney. Those never looked like landing.
Ewing has DeMoney up against the cage in a clinch.
Ewing landing knees to the body.
Ewing is trying to drag DeMoney to the mat but DeMoney just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
JC DeMoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raul Ewing.
DeMoney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ewing breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeMoney works over Ewing's head and body with a nice combination.
Ewing will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ewing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ewing cracks the inside of DeMoney's front leg.
DeMoney throws a chopping leg kick but Ewing manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ewing tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeMoney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ewing.
DeMoney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
DeMoney misses with a double jab.
Ewing misses with a head kick.
Ewing tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeMoney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeMoney misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Ewing showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
DeMoney falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ewing counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. DeMoney is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ewing fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
DeMoney lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ewing swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ewing has closed the distance and engaged DeMoney in a clinch.
Ewing connects with a knee to the head.
DeMoney tries to break the clinch but Ewing is controlling the position.
DeMoney wants to get back to striking at distance but Ewing won't allow it.
Ewing keeps control of DeMoney as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ewing.
DeMoney takes an elbow to the temple.
Ewing jumps into guard, dragging DeMoney to the mat.
Ewing looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewing lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for DeMoney!
Ewing raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ewing in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
DeMoney is looking to improve his position but Ewing isn't that keen on the idea.
Ewing thowing shots but they're missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ewing thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
DeMoney is squirming around, avoiding Ewing's attempts to control the action.
Ewing controlling from mount.
Raul Ewing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ewing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewing trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ewing landing strikes from the mount and DeMoney is in trouble!
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.
Ewing trying to control but DeMoney is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raul Ewing comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ewing has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raul Ewing!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Vermillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Max Vermillion has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Max Vermillion seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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176 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Vermillion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Duke!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermillion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Duke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vermillion.
Vermillion shoots in and bounces Duke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vermillion content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Duke working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vermillion pushes down on Duke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vermillion scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vermillion works his way into full mount!
Vermillion landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vermillion fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vermillion is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Vermillion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Max Vermillion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Starr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakur Marcin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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168 lbs
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26
164 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reggie Starr!
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, Rakur Marcin!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Starr throws a nice looking combination but Marcin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marcin wants to clinch up but Starr keeps it at a distance.
Starr misses with a double jab.
Starr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Starr pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Marcin is squirming around, avoiding Starr's attempts to control the action.
Marcin wants to hold on but Starr pushes him away.
Marcin stops Starr from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Starr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Marcin avoids a series of strikes thrown by Starr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Starr goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Marcin turns into him and now he's in Starr's guard.
Starr keeping full guard, as Marcin tries to pass.
Starr keeping moving, preventing Marcin from controlling successfully.
Starr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marcin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Starr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marcin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Starr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marcin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Starr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marcin has managed to get both his arms back between Starr's legs - danger averted.
Starr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marcin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marcin wants to control from the top but Starr keeps moving.
Marcin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marcin passes Starr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Starr actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Marcin looking to control but Starr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marcin fails to take his opponent's back.
Marcin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Starr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Starr is not content to let Marcin control the position.
Starr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starr trying to control from the bottom.
Marcin trying to pass the guard but Starr defending well.
Starr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Starr is breathing heavily.
Marcin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Starr trying to hold on to Marcin's head to control him but Marcin postures up.
Marcin trying to control from half guard but Starr is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starr with the active half guard here but Marcin passes nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Reggie Starr will probably get the nod.
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.
Marcin throws a wild body kick that Starr sees coming a mile off.
Starr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marcin is looking to clinch.
Marcin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Starr counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Marcin's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcin looking to control.
Starr tries to free his leg and advance position but Marcin is retaining full guard.
Marcin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Starr trying to control but Marcin is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starr is really struggling to control Marcin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Marcin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Starr!
Starr tries to hold on but Marcin postures up.
Starr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marcin wants to control the pace but Starr is squirming around nicely.
Starr is looking to improve his position but Marcin isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marcin moves to the back position.
Starr staying busy and making it hard for Marcin to control.
Starr breaks Marcin's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Starr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marcin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marcin has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marcin looking to pass the guard.
Starr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marcin defends well.
Marcinis looking to pass into half guard but Starr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Starr is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Starr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marcin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Starr is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcin keeping moving, preventing Starr from controlling successfully.
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.
Marcin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Starr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Marcin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Marcin has escaped and now he's on top!
Marcin trying to control but Starr is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Starr is looking for a triangle but Marcin pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Reggie Starr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Marcin fails with the takedown
and Starr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Starr.
Marcin trying to control the position but instead, Starr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marcin into the cage.
Marcin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Starr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Starr throws an elbow but it misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Starr as Marcin tries to tie him up.
Starr can't find room to land a body shot as Marcin controls the action.
Marcin blocks an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Marcin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marcin.
Starr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcin is working for takedown but Starr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reggie Starr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rakur Marcin.
Marcin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starr throws an elbow but misses.
Marcin is trying to maintain a safe position but Starr gets an underhook and turns Marcin into the cage.
Marcin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Starr's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcin stalling in the clinch but Starr improves position.
Marcin lands a good knee to the midsection. Starr won't want to take too many of those.
Marcin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Starr is keeping busy.
Marcin blocks a body shot from Starr.
Starr misses with an elbow over the top.
Starr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marcin prevents it.
Starr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marcin avoids it.
Marcin crunches a lovely knee into Starr's ribcage.
Starr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marcin scores a nice knee to the body.
Marcin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Starr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marcin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Starr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Starr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marcin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marcin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Starr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Starr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marcin landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcin tries to stall but Starr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marcin blocks the elbow strike.
Starr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Starr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Starr wants a takedown.
Marcin scores a nice knee to the body.
Marcin pulls Starr into guard.
Starr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Starr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marcin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Starr has Marcin in his guard.
Reggie Starr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Starr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marcin has picked Starr up and slammed him! Starr can't keep hold of the triangle and Marcin manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starr is looking to reverse the position.
Marcin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marcin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Starr wants to control but Marcin postures up.
Starr tries to bench press Marcin off him but Marcin keeps the position.
Marcin tries to advance to mount but Starr denies him.
A control attempt from Starr but he's now mounted!
Starr is desperately trying to improve his position but Marcin has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Marcin tries to control but Starr wriggling away.
Starr is looking to get to half guard.
Marcin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Starr is surviving well by controlling Marcin's body position as best he can.
Starr can't escape the position.
Starr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Marcin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Starr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Starr for a finish.
Starr staying busy and making it hard for Marcin to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rakur Marcin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Starr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
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 Ian Trumps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostas Kourlios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trumps comes to the cage accompanied by Jay Z - Money, Cash, Hoes. Kourlios has chosen Self Esteem - Offspring as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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21
224 lbs
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24
211 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Trumps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kostas Kourlios!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trumps shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Trumps was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kourlios is desperately trying to improve his position but Trumps has a good base and remains in mount.
Kourlios wants to hold on but Trumps pushes him away.
Trumps punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kourlios is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trumps controlling the position easily from mount.
Trumps has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Trumps working the ground and pound effectively.
Trumps landing strikes from the mount and Kourlios is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trumps scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kourlios?
Trumps lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Trumps looking to finish Kourlios with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kourlios!
Kourlios is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Trumps! Kourlios is hurt baaadly! Trumps is firing away with more strikes - Kourlios is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Trumps!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort comes to the cage accompanied by All Good Soldiers - Bad Religion. 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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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitor Belfort!
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, Quinton Jones!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones tries to clinch but Belfort moves out of range.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belfort moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belfort avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Belfort throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Belfort misses with a double jab.
Belfort fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Belfort misses with a wild body shot.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belfort circles away quickly and effectively.
Belfort throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Belfort misses.
No joy there for Belfort, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belfort falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Belfort looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belfort throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Belfort does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with the combination.
Belfort waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Belfort falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Belfort.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belfort misses with an uppercut.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Belfort on the side of the head.
Belfort tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Belfort throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Belfort looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Belfort throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Belfort lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Jones sizes up Belfort with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Belfort swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belfort.
Belfort lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Vitor Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Jones.
Jones rushes Belfort and presses him up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belfort.
Belfort is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Belfort scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Belfort won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Jones looks to land a strike but Belfort avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort pulls Jones in to control the position.
Belfort is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Belfort gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belfort's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones passes Belfort's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Belfort wants to get back to full guard.
Belfort on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Belfort tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Belfort defends it.
Belfort desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quinton Jones will probably get the nod.
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.
Belfort throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Vitor Belfort is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belfort sprawls well. Belfort wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones walks into a stiff left hand from Belfort.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belfort.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Belfort misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a left and a right that stings Belfort.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belfort takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Belfort.
Belfort looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belfort. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Jones.
Jones connects with the punch.
Jones jabs Belfort to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Belfort swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Belfort looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belfort throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones digs a good hook to Belfort's body.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Belfort takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Belfort misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters with a head kick.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belfort throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Belfort misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones lands a glancing blow to the side of Belfort's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a combination. Belfort sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A combination from Belfort does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belfort swivels and escapes.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belfort is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones throws a series of punches but Belfort avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws a right and a left that Belfort avoids nicely.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Belfort throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Belfort takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a double jab.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Belfort checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Belfort backs away looking to recover.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Belfort just misses with a punch to the body.
Belfort swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Belfort throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Belfort showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belfort swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Belfort jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Belfort misses with a wild combination.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Belfort bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Belfort misses.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Belfort throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Belfort throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Belfort misses with a double jab.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Belfort looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones with a jab.
Vitor Belfort is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Belfort misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Belfort misses with a wild body shot.
Belfort swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Belfort on the side of the head.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Belfort throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belfort misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Belfort looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belfort's head backwards.
Belfort misses with a wild combination.
Belfort takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Belfort closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Belfort throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belfort misses with an uppercut.
Belfort throws out a powerful jab.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Belfort avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Belfort which made him look bad.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Belfort slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Belfort just misses with a punch to the body.
Belfort moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Belfort.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Belfort looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones feints a jab promting Belfort to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Belfort slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Belfort jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Belfort has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
Jones stalks Belfort and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Belfort's face. Belfort staggers backwards, shaken.
Belfort throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belfort on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Belfort misses with a double jab
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Belfort looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Belfort. Those never looked like landing.
Belfort misses with a body shot.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones looks to land a combination but Belfort avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Belfort down.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Belfort backpedaling.
Belfort throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Belfort bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Belfort jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belfort takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Belfort throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
A clash of legs there as Belfort blocks the low kick.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Belfort scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Belfort dodges the punch combination from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with the punch.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jab from Belfort.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones lands a jab.
Jones throws a right hand that Belfort ducks under and follows up with a left that Belfort also avoids with ease.
Jones is looking to clinch but Belfort is avoiding it.
Belfort ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Belfort gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Belfort throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Belfort blocks the leg kick.
Belfort falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belfort takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones lands a head kick. Belfort smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Belfort takes one to the chin there.
Vitor Belfort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones cracks Belfort with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch combination from Belfort misses.
Jones feints a jab promting Belfort to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Belfort slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Belfort.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Belfort thows a body shot but no joy.
Belfort checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones with a jab.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Belfort back into the cage.
Jones looking to stall.
Quinton Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belfort lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Lowry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew Dixon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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179 lbs
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174 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Lowry!
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, Matthew Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowry avoids the body shot from Dixon.
Lowry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lowry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dixon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dixon misses with a double jab
and Lowry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dixon thinking.
Dixon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lowry.
Lowry moves into the clinch successfully.
Lowry decides to pull guard.
Lowry has his foot on Dixon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dixon works his way back into a safe position though.
Dixon won't allow Lowry to sweep him here.
Dixon trying to control but Lowry is working from the bottom.
Lowry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dixon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lowry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dixon defends well.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lowry is keeping the position for now.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Lowry keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lowry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dixon defends well.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lowry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lowry is looking for a triangle but Dixon pushes his legs off easily.
Lowry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dixon defends it easily.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lowry is keeping the position for now.
Lowry has an active guard here but Dixon has managed to pass into half guard.
Dixon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lowry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dixon pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowry is not content to let Dixon control the position.
Dixon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lowry is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dixon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lowry is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lowry is working to get back to half guard.
Lowry tries to hold on but Dixon pushes him away.
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.
Dixon tries to control but Lowry wriggling away.
Lowry can't escape the position.
Dixon working for a guillotine from mount but Lowry is in no mood to give up.
Dixon looking to secure an arm triangle but Lowry defends it well.
Lowry manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lowry moves into full guard.
Dixon trying to control but Lowry is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Lowry dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dixon leaves Lowry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dixon swinging wildly here.
Dixon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dixon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lowry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dixon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lowry's hands.
Jon Lowry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dixon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lowry to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dixon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dixon, not yet.
Lowry is pushing down on Dixon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dixon is fighting to maintain full guard but Lowry has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon is refusing to be controlled, as Lowry sits in half guard.
Dixon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dixon tries to get to full guard but Lowry has control of the leg.
Lowry is taking a breather. Dixon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lowry is looking to take a break and control but Dixon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jon Lowry has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lowry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dixon!
Dixon can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dixon is squirming around, avoiding Lowry's attempts to control the action.
Lowry prevents Dixon from getting the reversal.
Dixon is breathing heavily.
Lowry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dixon is looking to escape.
Lowry avoids the attempt from Dixon to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries to reverse the position but Lowry maintains control.
Dixon is squirming around, avoiding Lowry's attempts to control the action.
Lowry throwing strikes but Dixon recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Lowry is pressing down on Dixon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dixon is holding on for now.
Lowry is working hard here to advance position.
Dixon is looking for a sweep. Lowry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lowry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dixon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dixon is doing well to control the position and prevent Lowry from advancing to side control.
Dixon is in trouble now - Lowry has advanced to mount!
Lowry looking to control but Dixon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lowry has hold of Dixon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dixon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dixon can't escape the position.
Dixon is squirming around, avoiding Lowry's attempts to control the action.
Lowry is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dixon is surviving well by controlling Lowry's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Lowry dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Dixon. Those never looked like landing.
Matthew Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon misses with a series of wild punches.
Lowry shoots in and bounces Dixon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lowry slips nicely into half guard.
Dixon is looking for a sweep. Lowry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jon Lowry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lowry wants to pass the guard but Dixon is defending well.
Dixon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dixon sees it coming and defends easily.
Dixon is looking for a sweep. Lowry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lowry wants to control but Dixon is keeping him busy.
Lowry is really struggling to control Dixon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lowry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dixon defends it well.
Lowry moves nicely into side control.
Lowry trying to control the position but Dixon is working away.
Jon Lowry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lowry controls the position.
Dixon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lowry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jon Lowry just wasn't active enough.
Dixon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowry throws a nice looking combination but Dixon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dixon connects with a crisp jab.
Lowry misses with a two punch combination.
Dixon tries to bum rush Lowry with a series of wild strikes but Lowry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dixon misses with a combination
and Lowry counters by moving into the clinch.
Dixon has Lowry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lowry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lowry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dixon or not.
Lowry gets control of Dixon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lowry will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lowry is pulling down on Dixon's head. It's preventing any offense from Dixon, at least for the moment.
Lowry keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowry seems keen to control Dixon's posture.
Dixon postures up.
Lowry has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lowry throws a sloppy head kick and Dixon moves out of range easily.
Lowry lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dixon backs up against the cage.
Dixon keeps Lowry at a distance using the push kick.
A punch combination from Lowry misses.
Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matthew Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lowry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dixon!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Lowry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lowry 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Lowry!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Lawerence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tyson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Punch-Out!!! - Theme Song. Lawerence is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ave Maria. Mac Tyson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Lawerence's chin.
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304 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mac Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Lawerence!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Tyson finds it's way through Lawerence's defenses.
Lawerence pushes Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.
Lawerence throws an elbow but it misses.
Lawerence pushes off an throws an elbow but Tyson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lawerence creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyson's defenses.
It looks like Mac Tyson has been cut.
Tyson managing to block the knees to the body from Lawerence.
Tyson blocks the elbow strike.
Tyson trying to stall but Lawerence improves his position.
Lawerence pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tyson breaks the clinch.
Lawerence tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
Lawerence moves into the clinch.
Tyson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Lawerence has him pressed against the cage.
Lawerence misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
Lawerence throws an elbow that misses.
Lawerence misses with an elbow over the top.
Lawerence throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tyson misses with some punches.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Lawerence is controlling the position.
Lawerence lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lawerence lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tyson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tyson blocks an elbow strike from Lawerence.
Lawerence throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson tries to break the clinch but Lawerence is controlling the position.
Tyson dodges an elbow strike from Lawerence.
Tyson stalling in the clinch.
Tyson avoids a wild elbow strike from Lawerence.
Lawerence misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyson.
Lawerence misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lawerence just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tyson's brow.
Tyson managing to block the knees to the body from Lawerence.
Lawerence throws an elbow that misses.
Lawerence creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Lawerence.
Lawerence throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lawerence throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lawerence lands a nice elbow.
Tyson slows down the pace here.
Tyson avoiding damage as Lawerence throws knees to the body.
Tyson wants to stall.
Lawerence throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lawerence throws an elbow that misses.
Tyson fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Lawerence has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lawerence misses with an elbow strike.
Lawerence trying to land knees to the body.
Lawerence misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lawerence just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tyson's brow.
Lawerence missing with knees to the body.
Lawerence trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lawerence just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tyson's brow.
Lawerence throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tyson avoiding damage as Lawerence throws knees to the body.
Tyson avoids a wild elbow strike from Lawerence.
Lawerence looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lawerence pushes off an throws an elbow but Tyson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lawerence misses with an elbow over the top.
Tyson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Lawerence has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson blocks an elbow strike.
Tyson avoids the elbow strike from Lawerence, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lawerence just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tyson's brow.
Tyson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lawerence backwards.
Tyson managing to block the knees to the body from Lawerence.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawerence blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyson manages to pull guard.
Lawerence must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tyson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lawerence trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tyson's guard.
Tyson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawerence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawerence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tyson has a closed guard, preventing Lawerence from standing up.
Tyson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lawerence escapes and throws Tyson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Tyson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lawerence stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tyson lands a slapping body shot.
Lawerence is looking to clinch.
Lawerence is looking to clinch.
Lawerence tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tyson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lawerence tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnny Lawerence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson lands a nice shot that snaps Lawerence's head back.
It looks like Johnny Lawerence has been cut.
Lawerence throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lawerence.
Tyson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lawerence looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawerence takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tyson is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Lawerence hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mac Tyson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kasey Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dyron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Kasey Cooper!
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, Dyron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Cooper does no damage.
Gracie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cooper back to the cage. Gracie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Cooper swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Gracie is looking to chop away at Cooper's legs.
Cooper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cooper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Cooper sprawls well.
Cooper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cooper wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cooper back to the cage. Gracie follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cooper.
Cooper dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Cooper tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cooper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kasey Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dyron Gracie.
Gracie lands a two punch combo.
Cooper has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cooper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cooper throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Cooper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gracie lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Kasey Cooper has been cut.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cooper misses with some punches.
Gracie throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooper lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cooper's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cooper's back!
Cooper breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Cooper tries to pass.
Cooper pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cooper is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Cooper passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to hold on but Cooper pushes him away.
Cooper controlling the pace for now.
Cooper prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Cooper working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cooper looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cooper is trying to control here but Gracie has managed to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Cooper seems to be looking for submissions.
Cooper is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cooper seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cooper is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Cooper prevents Gracie from improving position.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cooper, who protects the arm well.
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.
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cooper has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Cooper.
Cooper misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cooper works to advance to full mount. Gracie defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cooper working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooper wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dyron Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kasey Cooper's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cooper misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gracie wants to hold on but Cooper pushes him away.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Cooper's attempts to control the action.
Cooper moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracie has worked his arm free - good work by Gracie!
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie looking for a sweep but Cooper has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Cooper controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Gracie has his hands clasped together but Cooper breaks the hold and Gracie is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Cooper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kasey Cooper!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Kolaczkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Reddinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolaczkowski kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eminem - Almost Famous. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight 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, Tomasz Kolaczkowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Reddinger!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolaczkowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reddinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reddinger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kolaczkowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Reddinger throws a right and a left that Kolaczkowski avoids nicely.
Reddinger tries to clinch
and Kolaczkowski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reddinger thinking.
Reddinger moves to clinch but Kolaczkowski breaks away
and Kolaczkowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kolaczkowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reddinger keeping moving, preventing Kolaczkowski from controlling successfully.
Kolaczkowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reddinger keeping moving, preventing Kolaczkowski from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kolaczkowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tomasz Kolaczkowski just wasn't active enough.
Kolaczkowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddinger lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Tomasz Kolaczkowski has been cut.
Kolaczkowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reddinger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kolaczkowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kolaczkowski throws a sloppy head kick and Reddinger moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Reddinger. Beautiful body shot.
Reddinger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reddinger misses with a combination
and Kolaczkowski counters with a left to the body.
Kolaczkowski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reddinger's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kolaczkowski dodges the punch combination from Reddinger.
Reddinger looks to land a combination but Kolaczkowski avoids it well.
Reddinger looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reddinger misses with a body kick.
Reddinger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kolaczkowski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Reddinger!
Reddinger tries to hold on but Kolaczkowski pushes him away.
Kolaczkowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reddinger regains half guard.
Kolaczkowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reddinger is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reddinger moves into full guard.
Reddinger wants to sweep but no luck.
Reddinger throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kolaczkowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kolaczkowski stopping the sweep attempt from Reddinger.
Kolaczkowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reddinger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kolaczkowski's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolaczkowski is pulling down on Reddinger's head to control his posture.
Kolaczkowski keeping full guard, as Reddinger tries to pass.
Kolaczkowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Reddinger wants to control from the top but Kolaczkowski keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Kolaczkowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomasz Kolaczkowski's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reddinger tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kolaczkowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Reddinger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kolaczkowski counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Tommy Reddinger has been cut.
Reddinger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kolaczkowski counters with a straight right hand.
Kolaczkowski tries to clinch but Reddinger moves out of range.
Reddinger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reddinger misses with a few strikes there.
Kolaczkowski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kolaczkowski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reddinger throws a combination that misses
and Kolaczkowski counters by clinching up.
Reddinger trying to stall but Kolaczkowski improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kolaczkowski.
Reddinger is breathing heavily.
Reddinger tries to stall but Kolaczkowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kolaczkowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolaczkowski lands with a left to the head.
Kolaczkowski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reddinger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reddinger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kolaczkowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reddinger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kolaczkowski lands an elbow inside.
Kolaczkowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kolaczkowski taking a breather.
Reddinger stalling in the clinch but Kolaczkowski improves position.
Kolaczkowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kolaczkowski.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right handed body shot lands from Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reddinger or not.
Reddinger is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kolaczkowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reddinger slowing the pace effectively.
Kolaczkowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kolaczkowski lands a left hand.
Kolaczkowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reddinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reddinger taking a breather.
Kolaczkowski lands a right hand.
Kolaczkowski gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Reddinger regains guard.
Kolaczkowski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kolaczkowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reddinger wants to sweep but no luck.
Reddinger keeping moving, preventing Kolaczkowski from controlling successfully.
Reddinger 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.
Reddinger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kolaczkowski controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Tomasz Kolaczkowski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Reddinger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kolaczkowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kolaczkowski can't find room to land a body shot as Reddinger controls the action.
Kolaczkowski is leaning against Reddinger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kolaczkowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kolaczkowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kolaczkowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reddinger or not.
Nice body punch from Kolaczkowski.
A head punch on the inside from Kolaczkowski fails to land.
Kolaczkowski lands a shot to the body.
Kolaczkowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kolaczkowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kolaczkowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Reddinger avoids the damage to the body.
Reddinger tries to stall but Kolaczkowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kolaczkowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Kolaczkowski.
Reddinger is trying to stall.
Kolaczkowski is looking to control Reddinger's arms but Reddinger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kolaczkowski has his back to the cage.
Reddinger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kolaczkowski is keeping busy.
Reddinger seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Kolaczkowski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reddinger avoids a wild elbow strike from Kolaczkowski.
Reddinger is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Reddinger.
Reddinger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reddinger stalks Kolaczkowski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kolaczkowski's face. Kolaczkowski staggers backwards, shaken.
Kolaczkowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reddinger on the side of the head.
Kolaczkowski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Kolaczkowski dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reddinger misses with a combination
and Kolaczkowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kolaczkowski.
Reddinger is trying to stall.
Kolaczkowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kolaczkowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Kolaczkowski digs a right hand into Reddinger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reddinger's gas tank.
Kolaczkowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reddinger backwards.
Kolaczkowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reddinger backwards.
Kolaczkowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kolaczkowski lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski digs a right hand underneath Reddinger's ribcage. Reddinger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Kolaczkowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reddinger can do to turn this around?
Kolaczkowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kolaczkowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kolaczkowski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kolaczkowski manages to end up in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolaczkowski throws an elbow but Reddinger slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Kolaczkowski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kolaczkowski controls the position from side control.
Kolaczkowski trying to control the position but Reddinger is working away.
Reddinger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kolaczkowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reddinger keeps working.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kolaczkowski avoids the strikes from the bottom by Reddinger.
Kolaczkowski tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kolaczkowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reddinger keeps working.
Reddinger is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reddinger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reddinger is not content to let Kolaczkowski control the position.
Reddinger throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Reddinger sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolaczkowski wants to control but Reddinger is keeping him busy.
Reddinger connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Reddinger is staying active underneath Kolaczkowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reddinger throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Reddinger misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Reddinger misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kolaczkowski wants to pass to mount but Reddinger is defending the position.
Reddinger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reddinger keeping moving, preventing Kolaczkowski from controlling successfully.
Reddinger trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Reddinger is trying to control the position but Kolaczkowski postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reddinger wants to sweep but no luck.
Kolaczkowski wants to control from the top but Reddinger keeps moving.
Kolaczkowski postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reddinger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kolaczkowski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kolaczkowski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tomasz Kolaczkowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reddinger pushes Kolaczkowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Reddinger leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski trying to land knees to the body.
Kolaczkowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reddinger controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Kolaczkowski clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reddinger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kolaczkowski counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Reddinger!
Reddinger is trying to escape the mount.
Kolaczkowski lands a heavy elbow.
Reddinger swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kolaczkowski wants to control the pace but Reddinger is squirming around nicely.
Reddinger is trying to escape the mount.
Reddinger in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kolaczkowski thowing shots but they're missing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Reddinger throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kolaczkowski. What's that going to do exactly?
Reddinger tries to hold on but Kolaczkowski pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddinger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kolaczkowski controlling from mount.
Kolaczkowski tries to control but Reddinger wriggling away.
Kolaczkowski blocks Reddinger's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Kolaczkowski looking to control and managing it successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kolaczkowski tries to control but Reddinger wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kolaczkowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Reddinger working to try and regain half guard.
Reddinger throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kolaczkowski. What's that going to do exactly?
Reddinger sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Reddinger manages to get to full guard.
Reddinger throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Reddinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reddinger striking from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reddinger will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kolaczkowski wants to pass the guard but Reddinger is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reddinger trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kolaczkowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kolaczkowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reddinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reddinger trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Reddinger throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Reddinger tries to strike from the bottom.
Kolaczkowski won't allow Reddinger to sweep him here.
Reddinger throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reddinger keeping moving, preventing Kolaczkowski from controlling successfully.
Kolaczkowski looking to pass the guard.
Tomasz Kolaczkowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kolaczkowski is working hard here to advance position.
Reddinger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kolaczkowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Reddinger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reddinger stands and throws Kolaczkowski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Kolaczkowski had his way with Tommy Reddinger in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Reddinger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kolaczkowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reddinger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reddinger throws a right and a left that Kolaczkowski avoids nicely.
Kolaczkowski gets tackled into the cage by Reddinger. Reddinger maintains the clinch.
Kolaczkowski tries a body shot but Reddinger blocks it.
Kolaczkowski lands a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kolaczkowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reddinger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kolaczkowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reddinger's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reddinger.
Reddinger is looking to control Kolaczkowski's arms but Kolaczkowski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reddinger has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolaczkowski is leaning against Reddinger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kolaczkowski letting Reddinger take a breather here.
Kolaczkowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kolaczkowski is working Reddinger over against the cage.
Kolaczkowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kolaczkowski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kolaczkowski lands an uppercut.
Kolaczkowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reddinger is defending well for now.
Kolaczkowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski tries for a takedown but Reddinger manages to get underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reddinger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kolaczkowski stalling in the clinch but Reddinger improves position.
Reddinger stalling.
Kolaczkowski dodges an elbow strike from Reddinger.
Tommy Reddinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 dodges an elbow strike from Reddinger.
Reddinger stalling in the clinch.
Reddinger pushes off an throws an elbow but Kolaczkowski leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reddinger slows down the pace here.
Kolaczkowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kolaczkowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Reddinger.
Reddinger is struggling to control the position.
Reddinger is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Reddinger.
Reddinger misses with a series of wild punches.
Kolaczkowski tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reddinger throws a push kick but Kolaczkowski slaps the foot to one side.
Kolaczkowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reddinger drops his hands momentarily and Kolaczkowski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kolaczkowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reddinger, pushing him back against the cage.
Reddinger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reddinger backwards.
Reddinger taking a breather.
Reddinger trying to control the position but instead, Kolaczkowski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reddinger into the cage.
Reddinger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Reddinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomasz Kolaczkowski!
Tomasz Kolaczkowski is the new heavyweight champion!
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