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MMM 38: Jackson vs. Deschamp PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stewie Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Davis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stewie Dent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Davis!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dent throws a lazy uppercut
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stewie Dent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dent swings widly with a right hand
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
Dent throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Davis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dent misses with a right hand
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dent rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dent takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dent throws a poor cross that misses
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
Dent feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dent passes into half guard.
Dent stands up out of the half guard.
Donk. Dent catches Davis right on the button with a cross.
Dent throws a poor cross that misses
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
Dent smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Phil Davis has been cut.
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!
Dent swings widly with a right hand
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Davis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dent swings away with a body shot that misses
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phil Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dent misses with a left hand
and Dent takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dent throws a poor cross that misses
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dent throws a right hand that misses
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dent misses with a hook
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
Dent throws a poor cross that misses
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
Dent connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dent throws a lazy uppercut
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
Dent throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Dent fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dent swings widly with a right hand
and Dent takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dent misses with a hook
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dent swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Davis counters with a nice uppercut.
Davis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dent throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dent connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Davis scrambles back to his feet.
Dent throws a right hand that misses
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
Dent is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dent scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davis looks gassed!
Davis avoids the body shot from Dent.
Dent looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range.
Dent with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dent throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
Dent's corner calls for a 1-2. Dent obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dent throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davis's waist but Davis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dent off to one side.
Dent dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dent cracks Davis with a good jab.
That has opened up Phil Davis's cut even more.
Dent misses with an uppercut.
Davis needs to keep his hands up - Dent had a free shot at his head there.
Dent bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dent lands a nice shot that snaps Davis's head back.
Davis moves away from the strike by Dent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Davis.
Dent waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
Davis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The cut above Phil Davis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Davis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dent is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dent.
Dent lands a jab.
Davis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Davis is rocked!
Phil Davis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dent drops Davis with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Davis! Dent dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Stewie Dent!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rorschach Kovacs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cu Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chulainn has chosen The Blood of Cu Chulainn as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rorschach Kovacs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cu Chulainn!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacs misses with a double jab.
Kovacs throws a series of punches but Chulainn avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheers as Kovacs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chulainn doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Cu Chulainn has been cut.
Kovacs throws a combination that misses
and Chulainn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chulainn takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Chulainn.
Chulainn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chulainn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kovacs sprawling to the canvas! Kovacs rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Chulainn finish him?!
It looks like Rorschach Kovacs has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chulainn clinches with his opponent.
Chulainn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chulainn cracks Kovacs with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chulainn.
Kovacs is trying to push Chulainn away but Chulainn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kovacs tries to circle away but Chulainn has him pinned against the cage.
Chulainn breaks the clinch.
Cu Chulainn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovacs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kovacs is breathing heavily.
Chulainn misses with a lunging right hand
and Kovacs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chulainn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kovacs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chulainn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chulainn jabs Kovacs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chulainn closes the distance and clinches.
Chulainn controlling the action here for a moment.
Chulainn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kovacs tries to break free but Chulainn pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chulainn.
Chulainn lands a right hand.
Chulainn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovacs backwards.
Chulainn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chulainn drops Kovacs with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kovacs looks back up at him and smiles so Chulainn waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kovacs is rocked!
Kovacs drops his hands momentarily. Chulainn doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Kovacs staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Kovacs doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cu Chulainn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Kerr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green has chosen eye of the tiger as his entrance music. Joe Green has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 lbs
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186 lbs
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Green!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Green. No joy for Kerr on that attempt.
Kerr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Green really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kerr controlling the pace for now.
Kerr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground.
Green tries to hold on but Kerr pushes him away.
Green bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kerr wants to get back to his feet but Green is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Green advances to half guard.
Green seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kerr is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joe Green!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Reinaldson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reinaldson comes to the cage accompanied by Evenflow- Pearljam. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Reinaldson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reinaldson quickly recovers to half guard.
Reinaldson tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson throws a strike but Reinaldson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Reinaldson has wrist control.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reinaldson wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reinaldson's head.
Johnson stands up from Reinaldson's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A telegraphed right hand from Reinaldson misses the target.
Reinaldson misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reinaldson connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reinaldson.
Reinaldson tries to clinch but Johnson moves away
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Reinaldson wants to stand back up but Johnson manages to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Reinaldson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Johnson landing a few strikes.
Johnson is working to tighten is grip on Reinaldson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Reinaldson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Johnson is really squeezing tight and eventually Reinaldson passes out! Johnson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anthony Johnson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Rybinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Maciej Rybinski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maciej Rybinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rybinski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rybinski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rybinski avoids it really well and circles away.
Rybinski throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Rybinski.
Bryant looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rybinski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bryant is controlling him.
Bryant trying to control but Rybinski is working from the bottom.
Rybinski throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rybinski throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bryant trying to control but Rybinski is working from the bottom.
Bryant is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant has gone for a leg lock! Rybinski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bryant's guard.
Rybinski trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Bryant 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.
Rybinski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bryant working a defensive guard here.
Rybinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Bryant is working an open guard so Rybinski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bryant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rybinski is fending him off so far but Bryant persists. Nope, Rybinski circles away and we're back to standing.
Bryant has closed the distance and engaged Rybinski in a clinch.
Rybinski landing knees to the body.
Bryant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bryant tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rybinski smiles and moves away.
Maciej Rybinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Bryant.
Rybinski lands a front kick.
Rybinski misses with a combination
and Bryant counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rybinski's guard now.
Bryant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bryant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bryant pushes down on Rybinski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rybinski pushes Bryant off looking to stand but Bryant dives back in and keeps control.
Bryant wants to stand up but Rybinski has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bryant is working for a kimura but Rybinski is defending it quite comfortably.
Bryant looks gassed!
Rybinski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rybinski is looking to improve his position.
Rybinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rybinski pushes Bryant off looking to stand but Bryant dives back in and keeps control.
Bryant trying to mount his opponent but Rybinski defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rybinski trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rybinski is on top in guard.
Rybinski stopping the sweep attempt from Bryant.
Rybinski stands up and waves to Bryant to follow him.
Rybinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Bryant will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rybinski throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.
Rybinski throws a wild body kick that Bryant sees coming a mile off.
Bryant throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rybinski's waist but Rybinski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bryant off to one side.
Rybinski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rybinski looks to clinch
and Bryant counters by moving into the clinch.
Rybinski successfully pulls guard.
Bryant wants to stand but Rybinski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rybinski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bryant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rybinski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bryant drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rybinski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rybinski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rybinski!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant is looking to reverse the position.
Bryant manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rybinski's best efforts.
Bryant is not content to let Rybinski control the position.
Bryant is looking for a sweep. Rybinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rybinski wants to take a breather but Bryant is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bryant wants to sweep but Rybinski has passed to side control!
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.
Bryant sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rybinski is keen to just control but Bryant is a slippery customer.
Bryant tries to roll over but Rybinski keeps him under control.
Bryant controlling the position for now.
Rybinski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rybinski seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bryant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rybinski won't allow Bryant to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rybinski wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
Bryant bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rybinski's guard.
Rybinski keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Bryant content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bryant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bryant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Rybinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryant drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rybinski dives on top into guard.
Bryant keeping full guard, as Rybinski tries to pass.
Rybinski wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant wants to sweep but no luck.
Rybinski distracts Bryant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bryant is trying to control the position but Rybinski postures up.
Rybinski trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Rybinski thows a big elbow that misses.
Bryant has Rybinski pulled in close to control his posture.
Bryant wants to sweep but no luck.
Rybinski trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Maciej Rybinski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rybinski throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Rybinski dominated that second round.
That's time! Rybinski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bryant takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rybinski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rybinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rybinski looks to clinch
and Bryant counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nick Bryant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rybinski wriggles free and stands up.
Bryant clinches up against the cage.
Rybinski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bryant has him pressed against the cage.
Rybinski prevents the takedown attempt.
Rybinski tries to pull guard but Bryant won't allow it.
Rybinski jumps into guard, dragging Bryant to the mat.
Rybinski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bryant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bryant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bryant drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rybinski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bryant has Rybinski in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rybinski pushes down on Bryant's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bryant wants to improve his position but Rybinski is controlling well.
Bryant trying to get back to full guard but Rybinski takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Rybinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bryant is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bryant swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bryant wants to control but Rybinski is having none of it.
Rybinski throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rybinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bryant is looking to escape.
Bryant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rybinski wants to control the pace but Bryant is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is desperately trying to improve his position but Rybinski has a good base and remains in mount.
Rybinski content just to control the position here.
Bryant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bryant tries to hold on but Rybinski pushes him away.
Rybinski controlling his opponent.
Bryant really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rybinski controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bryant tries to hold on but Rybinski postures up.
Bryant is looking to improve his position but Rybinski isn't that keen on the idea.
Bryant is bucking up trying to escape but Rybinski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rybinski throws some wild stikes that Bryant manages to avoid easily.
Rybinski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bryant keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bryant tries to hold on but Rybinski pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maciej Rybinski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rybinski 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maciej Rybinski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Shackleford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ippo Makunouchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rusty Shackleford!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shackleford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makunouchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Shackleford.
Makunouchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makunouchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Makunouchi tries to clinch but Shackleford moves out of range.
Shackleford has Makunouchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Makunouchi.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Makunouchi stops a takedown attempt from Shackleford.
Makunouchi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shackleford smiles and moves away.
Shackleford misses with a hook.
Shackleford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Makunouchi counters with a series of strikes. Shackleford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Makunouchi misses with a takedown attempt - Shackleford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makunouchi shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ippo Makunouchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shackleford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shackleford tries for a takedown but Makunouchi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ippo Makunouchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makunouchi is looking to clinch but Shackleford is avoiding it.
Makunouchi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shackleford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makunouchi sprawls well. Makunouchi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shackleford gets slowly back to his feet.
Shackleford swats away the attempt to clinch by Makunouchi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi tries for a takedown but Shackleford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Makunouchi leaves Shackleford with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Makunouchi moves into the clinch.
Makunouchi jumps into guard, dragging Shackleford to the mat.
Shackleford scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Makunouchi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makunouchi wants to stand up but Shackleford is controlling him.
Shackleford trying to control but Makunouchi is working from the bottom.
Shackleford postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi wants to get back to his feet but Shackleford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shackleford forces his way into half guard.
Shackleford wants to pass to mount but Makunouchi is defending the position.
Shackleford is looking to take a break and control but Makunouchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Makunouchi tries to roll over but Shackleford keeps him under control.
Shackleford stops Makunouchi from getting back to his feet.
Makunouchi is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Makunouchi's head.
Makunouchi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shackleford.
Shackleford not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shackleford is trying to control the action in half guard but Makunouchi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shackleford stands up from half guard.
Shackleford misses with a wild combination.
Shackleford stalks Makunouchi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Makunouchi's face. Makunouchi staggers backwards, shaken.
Makunouchi doesn't manage to clinch there - Shackleford circles away.
Shackleford misses with an attempted mid kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shackleford.
Makunouchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford dodges the punch combination from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi misses with a takedown attempt - Shackleford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makunouchi looks to clinch
and Shackleford counters with a head kick.
Makunouchi staying out of range there.
Shackleford shoots in and drives through. Makunouchi sprawls well.
Makunouchi fails with the takedown
and Shackleford counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shackleford has gone for a leg lock! Makunouchi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shackleford's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makunouchi looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makunouchi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Shackleford dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Makunouchi clinches.
Shackleford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shackleford closes the distance and clinches up with Makunouchi, looking for a takedown. Shackleford pushes Makunouchi against the cage but Makunouchi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shackleford shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makunouchi as he avoids it easily.
Shackleford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shackleford drives through with a takedown into guard.
Makunouchi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shacklefordis looking to pass into half guard but Makunouchi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Makunouchi is in guard.
Makunouchi cracks Shackleford with a solid left hand.
Shackleford wants to stand but Makunouchi is controlling the position.
Makunouchi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shackleford works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shackleford can do anything to dispel that myth.
Makunouchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleford wants to sweep here but Makunouchi controlling him for the moment.
Makunouchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Shackleford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makunouchi is working Shackleford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makunouchi postures up in Shackleford's guard and throws a big left but Shackleford blocks it.
Shackleford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makunouchi.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Shackleford. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Makunouchi landing with the ground and pound.
Makunouchi thows a big elbow that misses.
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.
Makunouchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makunouchi postures up and lands a big shot to Shackleford's brow.
Shackleford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Makunouchi is one step ahead there.
Makunouchi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Makunouchi is looking to work some ground and pound but Shackleford has wrist control.
Shackleford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makunouchi is looking to work some ground and pound but Shackleford has wrist control.
Shackleford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shackleford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi works over Shackleford with some ground and pound from guard.
Shackleford keeping moving, preventing Makunouchi from controlling successfully.
Shackleford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shackleford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shackleford decides to return to a standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makunouchi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ippo Makunouchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Shackleford.
Shackleford takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shackleford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shackleford closes the distance and clinches up with Makunouchi, looking for a takedown. Shackleford pushes Makunouchi against the cage but Makunouchi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shackleford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makunouchi.
Shackleford shoots in and gets a takedown into Makunouchi's guard.
Shackleford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shackleford pushes down on Makunouchi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shackleford wants to pass the guard but Makunouchi is defending well.
Makunouchi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shackleford is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Makunouchi!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Shackleford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A left and a right from Shackleford both land. Nice combination.
Shackleford throws a leg kick
and Makunouchi counters with a one-two to the body.
Makunouchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shackleford.
Makunouchi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Makunouchi tries to clinch but Shackleford is having none of it.
Makunouchi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makunouchi wants it to stay on the feet.
Makunouchi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Makunouchi fails to land with a series of punches.
Makunouchi has Shackleford up against the cage in a clinch.
Shackleford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shackleford working hard to break the clinch.
Makunouchi tries to break free but Shackleford pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shackleford wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Makunouchi tries to pull guard but Shackleford won't allow it.
Makunouchi missing with knees to the body.
Shackleford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shackleford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Makunouchi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shackleford.
Ippo Makunouchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Shackleford.
Makunouchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi fails to land the takedown.
Makunouchi doesn't manage to clinch there - Shackleford circles away.
Shackleford misses with the combination.
Makunouchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shackleford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makunouchi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shackleford backs up against the cage.
Makunouchi pushes Shackleford up against the cage in a clinch.
Shackleford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shackleford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makunouchi wants to clinch up but Shackleford keeps it at a distance.
Makunouchi closes the distance and clinches.
Shackleford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Makunouchi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Makunouchi tries to pull guard but Shackleford won't allow it.
Shackleford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Makunouchi has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makunouchi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makunouchi tries to pull guard but Shackleford won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shackleford is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makunouchi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shackleford manages to break the clinch.
Shackleford throws a shot from downtown. Makunouchi moves away and avoids it.
Makunouchi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Makunouchi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shackleford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shackleford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makunouchi tries for a takedown but Shackleford circles away easily
and Shackleford counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ippo Makunouchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shackleford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makunouchi swivels and escapes.
Shackleford shoots in for a double leg but Makunouchi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Makunouchi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shackleford drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shackleford pushes down on Makunouchi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shackleford decides to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makunouchi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Makunouchi tries to clinch
and Shackleford counters by clinching up.
Shackleford unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shackleford goes for a takedown attempt but Makunouchi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Makunouchi moves in looking to clinch but Shackleford pushes him off.
Makunouchi wants to clinch.
Makunouchi doesn't manage to clinch there - Shackleford circles away.
Shackleford will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Makunouchi tries to clinch up.
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.
Makunouchi fails with the takedown.
Makunouchi's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Makunouchi duly obliges.
Shackleford drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shackleford throws and elbow that misses. Makunouchi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shackleford's guard. Nice move by Makunouchi!
Shackleford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shackleford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makunouchi throws a strike but Shackleford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ippo Makunouchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shackleford is looking to work some ground and pound but Makunouchi has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rusty Shackleford.
I've got Shackleford winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Shackleford!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scrub McNobody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamar Outing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Outing comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eminem - Syllables kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shamar Outing is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scrub McNobody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shamar Outing!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNobody connects with a body shot.
McNobody connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Outing's hands.
The fighters circle momentarily. McNobody darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McNobody leaves Outing with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Outing fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McNobody avoids it really well and circles away.
McNobody connects with a crisp jab.
Outing takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McNobody moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McNobody connects with the punch.
Outing looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McNobody is fending him off so far but Outing persists. Nope, McNobody circles away and we're back to standing.
Scrub McNobody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamar Outing.
Outing on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for McNobody. That snapped Outing's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNobody connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Outing momentarily.
A left lands for McNobody.
McNobody slaps away a takedown attempt from Outing, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Outing takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNobody lands a nice hook to Outing's body. Outing takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Outing takes one to the side of the head.
McNobody is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Outing looks gassed!
McNobody lands with a hook. Outing tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McNobody lands a nice looking body shot.
Outing is trying desperately to land a takedown but McNobody is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Outing.
McNobody lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Outing is rocked!
Outing shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Outing is still on wobbly legs! Can McNobody finish him?
Outing with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McNobody to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outing takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McNobody lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Outing falls backwards - clearly groggy! McNobody dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scrub McNobody!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Getty Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendes has chosen All Of The Lights as his entrance music. Chad Mendes struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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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135 lbs
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145 lbs
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Getty Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Mendes!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes tries to clinch but Li moves away
and Li counters with a stiff right hand.
Chad Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Li counters with a straight right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Li lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mendes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Li is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Li breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Li closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Li wants to control but Mendes is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li controls the position.
Li decides to stand back up.
Li feints and as Mendes raises his hands in defense, Li changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Li wants to stand but Mendes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Li is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes wants to stand and escape but Li is having none of it.
Li trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Getty Li.
Mendes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Li counters with a head kick. That will keep Mendes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Getty Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Mendes.
Mendes looks gassed!
Li gets a takedown into half guard.
Li missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Li is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Li moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying to get an arm triangle but Mendes is defending well.
Li stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mendes with a poor takedown
and Li counters with a right hand to the body.
Li closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mendes to the mat! Mendes manages to get full guard.
Li looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mendes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Getty Li dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Li scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mendes tries for a takedown but Li circles away easily
and Li counters by clinching up.
Li manages to break the clinch.
Li uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Li lands with a nice body kick.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Li works over Mendes's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Li performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Li landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mendes is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Li wants to pass the guard but Mendes is defending well.
Li is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Mendes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Li is pressing down on Mendes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendes is holding on for now.
Mendes is not content to let Li control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mendes wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li is taking a breather. Mendes 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Getty Li wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mendes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Li counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Li is working for a kimura but Mendes is defending it quite comfortably.
Li content to control rather than advance.
Li frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li raining down hammerfists from mount.
Li controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li wants to control the pace but Mendes is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Getty Li 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. And we move into the final round!
Li bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mendes parries the strikes from Li easily there. Li is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mendes to escape.
Li wants to control but Mendes is keeping him busy.
Mendes trying to remain calm as Li controls from the top position.
Li stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Li has managed to clinch.
Mendes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Li pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Li gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Li jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mendes wants to stand but Li is controlling the position.
Li with a flurry of punches that miss.
Li pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
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.
Li drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Li jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Li stands up and waves to Mendes to follow him.
Mendes gets caught flat footed, as Li shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Getty Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Li engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Li wants to pass the guard but Mendes is keeping the position.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Getty Li wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Li shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mendes is working an open guard so Li takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Getty Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Li is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Getty Li is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Li's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Getty Li showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Li has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:24
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:24
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Getty Li!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jt Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Deschamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jean Deschamp enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jt Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Deschamp!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deschamp has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Deschamp misses with a left hand
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Deschamp misses with a hook to the body
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson lands a head kick. Deschamp smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Jean Deschamp has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deschamp throws a right hand that misses
and Jackson counters with an inside leg kick.
Deschamp misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Deschamp.
Deschamp is rocked!
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Deschamp.
Deschamp is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Deschamp looks gassed!
Crack! A monster head kick from Jackson and Deschamp falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jt Jackson!
Jt Jackson retains his welterweight title!
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