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NACF 23: New York Pity PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Pegues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Qura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Qura has chosen Alexisonfire - Young Cardinals as his entrance music. George Qura has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Purple 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Calvin Pegues!
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, George Qura!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qura has Pegues up against the cage in a clinch.
Qura breaks the clinch.
Qura lands with a slapping head kick.
Pegues throws a leg kick but Qura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Qura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pegues drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Qura breaks from the clinch.
Qura looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pegues looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pegues is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qura wants to control from the top but Pegues keeps moving.
Qura stopping the sweep attempt from Pegues.
Qura wants to pass the guard but Pegues is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Qura trying to control but Pegues is working from the bottom.
Qura preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Qura clinches up against the cage.
Pegues jumps guard but Qura stands there with Pegues around his waist. Pegues gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pegues wants to break free but Qura has control.
Qura wants the takedown. Pegues is fighting it off but Qura persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pegues's guard against the cage.
Pegues controlling Qura's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pegues looking to control.
Pegues looking for a sweep. Not yet Pegues, not yet.
Qura tries to free his leg and advance position but Pegues is retaining full guard.
Pegues tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pegues keeping moving, preventing Qura from controlling successfully.
Qura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pegues is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pegues controlling the action here.
Pegues not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pegues passes into side control, despite Qura's attempt to control the position.
Pegues scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Qura dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pegues changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Qura tries to avoid it but Pegues manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Qura to the ground. Qura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Qura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Qura throws a right and a left that Pegues avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Qura.
Pegues tries to keep at a distance but Qura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Qura manages to break the clinch.
Qura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Qura misses with a series of wild punches.
Pegues doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Qura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pegues won't be happy with that.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pegues is trying to get back to half guard.
Qura wants to control for a moment but Pegues uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qura wants to improve his position but Pegues is controlling well.
Pegues not doing much here.
Pegues moves nicely into side control.
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.
Pegues stands up and beckons Qura to his feet.
Qura swats away the attempt to clinch by Pegues.
Qura closes the distance and clinches.
Pegues wants to break free but Qura has control.
Pegues tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Pegues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pegues is looking to break free of the clinch but Qura has double underhooks.
Pegues's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Qura blocks a body shot from Pegues.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qura manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Pegues misses
and Qura holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Qura breaks the clinch.
Qura looks to land a combination. Pegues sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Qura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Qura scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pegues looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pegues throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pegues tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Qura counters by moving into the clinch.
Qura jumps guard.
Pegues stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Qura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pegues postures up in Qura's guard and throws a big left but Qura blocks it.
Qura keeping full guard, as Pegues tries to pass.
Pegues trying to control the position from guard on top but Qura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Qura is trying to keep Pegues in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pegues looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Qura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pegues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pegues tries to clinch but Qura moves out of range.
Qura misses with a series of wild punches.
Pegues gets caught flat footed, as Qura shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Qura stands up from Pegues's guard - Qura perhaps looking for a knockout.
Qura moves into range and clinches up with Pegues.
Pegues tries to score a body lock takedown but Qura shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Qura breaks the clinch.
Qura drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Qura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Qura is fighting to break Pegues's control of his arms but Pegues is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pegues throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Qura escapes and throws Pegues's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pegues sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Qura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pegues knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pegues is looking for a sweep. Qura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pegues actively working from the bottom here.
Pegues is trying to stand.
Qura seems to be looking for submissions.
Pegues is looking to control Qura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pegues avoid being mounted?
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pegues tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Qura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Qura.
George Qura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Qura gets to his feet. Pegues looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pegues takes a swing at Qura's ribcage but misses.
Pegues connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pegues misses with a takedown attempt
and Qura counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pegues shoots in and drives through. Qura sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Pegues. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Qura or perhaps it was just good defense by Pegues which made him look bad.
Pegues shoots for a double leg takedown but Qura sprawls well. He's pushed Pegues's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pegues fails with the takedown.
Pegues shoots in and bounces Qura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pegues trying to control but Qura is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pegues is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Qura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pegues postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pegues gets to his feet - Qura follows without any prompting.
Calvin Pegues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Qura moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Qura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Qura 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Qura!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Vai Cavalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vai Cavalo comes to the cage accompanied by Tropa de Elite. Arlovski has chosen Hunt You Down as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
Solid 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabricio Vai Cavalo!
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, Andre Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovski gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Vai Cavalo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vai Cavalo taking a bit of punishment here - Arlovski scoring with strikes.
Arlovski trying to control the action but Vai Cavalo is working from the bottom.
Vai Cavalo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Arlovski is looking to take a break and control but Vai Cavalo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arlovski tries for a kimura but Vai Cavalo is defending well.
Vai Cavalo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Arlovski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Arlovski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vai Cavalo is just riding it out for now. Arlovski eventually gives up the hold.
Vai Cavalo wants to control but Arlovski is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arlovski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arlovski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vai Cavalo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arlovski.
Vai Cavalo tries to get to full guard but Arlovski has control of the leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Vai Cavalo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arlovski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Arlovski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vai Cavalo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vai Cavalo wants to sweep here but Arlovski controlling him for the moment.
Vai Cavalo is working hard here to advance position.
Vai Cavalo trying to keep a closed guard but Arlovski is proving a slippery customer.
Arlovski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vai Cavalo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vai Cavalo could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vai Cavalo working a defensive guard here.
Vai Cavalo has his foot on Arlovski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arlovski works his way back into a safe position though.
Vai Cavalo is breathing heavily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Arlovski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vai Cavalo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Arlovski cracks Vai Cavalo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Arlovski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vai Cavalo is trying to control Arlovski's posture but Arlovski avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vai Cavalo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Arlovski grinds an elbow into Vai Cavalo's temple.
Vai Cavalo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Arlovski cracks Vai Cavalo with a big right hand but Vai Cavalo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Arlovski wants to control but Vai Cavalo is keeping him busy.
Arlovski cracks Vai Cavalo with a big right hand but Vai Cavalo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Vai Cavalo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vai Cavalo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Arlovski.
Arlovski landing a few strikes.
Vai Cavalo is looking to regain half guard here but Arlovski keeps moving and retains side control.
Vai Cavalo prevents Arlovski from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Arlovski scores with a takedown into Vai Cavalo's guard.
Arlovski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vai Cavalo trying to keep a closed guard but Arlovski is proving a slippery customer.
Vai Cavalo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Vai Cavalo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arlovski is one step ahead there.
Vai Cavalo trying to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vai Cavalo is trying to keep Arlovski in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Arlovski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Arlovski blocks a head kick by Vai Cavalo.
Arlovski darts in and clinches Vai Cavalo up against the cage.
Vai Cavalo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arlovski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vai Cavalo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Arlovski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vai Cavalo shoots and misses
and Arlovski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabricio Vai Cavalo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arlovski wants to control from the top but Vai Cavalo keeps moving.
Vai Cavalo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arlovski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vai Cavalo is on top in guard.
Arlovski can't keep his opponent in guard - Vai Cavalo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arlovski wants to get back to full guard.
Arlovski is trying to maintain the position but Vai Cavalo is very close to passing his half guard.
Vai Cavalo prevents Arlovski from improving his position.
Vai Cavalo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Arlovski wants to get back to full guard but Vai Cavalo has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vai Cavalo prevents Arlovski from getting the reversal.
Arlovski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vai Cavalo trying to control but Arlovski is having none of it.
Andre Arlovski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vai Cavalo wants to take his opponent's back but Arlovski doesn't allow it.
Arlovski reaches up to try and control the position but Vai Cavalo seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Arlovski rolls and tries to escape and now Vai Cavalo has his back!
Arlovski wants to escape the position.
Arlovski tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Arlovski tries to lock up and control but Vai Cavalo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Arlovski is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vai Cavalo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arlovski throwing hammer fists to the chest of Vai Cavalo. What's that going to do exactly?
Arlovski looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Arlovski tries to break free.
Arlovski trying to control the hands but Vai Cavalo breaks the grip.
Vai Cavalo doesn't have the hooks in and Arlovski manages to turn into his guard.
Arlovski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vai Cavalo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vai Cavalo has escaped and now he's on top!
Arlovski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arlovski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arlovski is looking to advance position but Vai Cavalo won't allow it.
Arlovski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arlovski wants to take a breather but Vai Cavalo is having none of it.
Vai Cavalo is trying to maintain the position but Arlovski is very close to passing his half guard.
Arlovski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vai Cavalo is trying to maintain the position but Arlovski is very close to passing his half guard.
Arlovski is nestled in close to Vai Cavalo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arlovski wants to pass the guard but Vai Cavalo is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Arlovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vai Cavalo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Arlovski's guard.
Arlovski can't keep his opponent in guard - Vai Cavalo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vai Cavalo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arlovski tries to roll over but Vai Cavalo keeps him under control.
Vai Cavalo wants to control but Arlovski is keeping him busy.
Vai Cavalo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arlovski is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Well, if Vai Cavalo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Arlovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vai Cavalo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arlovski is just riding it out for now. Vai Cavalo eventually gives up the hold.
Vai Cavalo wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arlovski tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arlovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vai Cavalo misses with a takedown
and Arlovski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Arlovski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Arlovski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski is working Vai Cavalo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vai Cavalo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Vai Cavalo working a defensive guard here.
Arlovski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vai Cavalo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Arlovski regains half guard.
Vai Cavalo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Arlovski is looking to improve his position.
Vai Cavalo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Arlovski!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vai Cavalo tries to control but Arlovski wriggling away.
Vai Cavalo content just to control the position here.
Arlovski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vai Cavalo working for a guillotine from mount but Arlovski is in no mood to give up.
Vai Cavalo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arlovski is looking to escape.
Arlovski is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vai Cavalo controlling the pace for now.
Arlovski tries to hold on but Vai Cavalo postures up.
Fabricio Vai Cavalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arlovski is in a horrible position here. Vai Cavalo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andre Arlovski.
Well Arlovski 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Arlovski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Jean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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151 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Basic striking
Determined |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Jean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jean fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez misses with the combination.
Ramirez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches.
Jean prevents Ramirez from breaking the clinch.
Ramirez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jean has him pressed against the cage.
Ramirez tries to break the clinch but Jean is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Ramirez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is trying to break the clinch but Jean has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Ramirez to work.
Ramirez manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean blocks the body kick.
No luck for Jean with that takedown attempt.
Jean shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jean wants to take Ramirez's back but he can't do it this time.
Jean with good strikes from the mount here!
Ramirez trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jean landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jean won't let Ramirez get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jean looking for a guillotine from mount but Ramirez is having none of it.
Ramirez is trying to stand.
Jean jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ramirez is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ramirez and Jean has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ramirez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a chopping leg kick but Jean manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Ramirez.
Ramirez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramirez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ramirez doesn't manage to clinch there - Jean circles away.
Ramirez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jean gets the takedown into side control.
Jean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez sneaks out the side door and pushes Jean away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jean is breathing heavily.
Ramirez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ramirez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jean fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Jean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to clinch up but Jean keeps it at a distance.
Jean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez's waist but Ramirez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jean off to one side.
Ramirez fakes the leg kick and cracks Jean in the body.
Jean drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ramirez wants to stand but Jean is controlling the position.
Jean drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ramirez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jean has Ramirez in his guard.
Ramirez wants to stand but Jean is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Ramirez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jean manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Ramirez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Jean blocks the low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ramirez.
Jean checks a leg kick.
Ramirez misses with a kick to the body.
Ramirez connects with a high kick.
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 Billy Jean will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ramirez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jean.
Ramirez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jean shoots for a takedown but Ramirez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ramirez fails to land with a series of punches.
Jean slips a jab and a cross from Ramirez.
Ramirez looks to land a combination but Jean avoids it well.
Rocco Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez looks to land a body kick but Jean moved away.
Jean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ramirez's waist but Ramirez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jean off to one side.
Ramirez throws a push kick but Jean slaps the foot to one side.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Jean moves out of range.
Ramirez throws a sloppy head kick and Jean moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jean scores with a takedown into Ramirez's guard.
Jean drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jean jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ramirez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jean has Ramirez in his guard.
Ramirez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ramirez tries to stand but Jean is controlling from the bottom.
Jean 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.
Ramirez stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jean sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ramirez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ramirez scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a leg kick which misses Jean's front leg but catches the back leg as Jean tries to avoid it.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Jean moves out of range.
Jean shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ramirez pinned against the cage. Ramirez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Jean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jean closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ramirez circles away.
Rocco Ramirez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jean tries for a takedown but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ramirez lands a high kick!
Ramirez tries to clinch but Jean is having none of it.
Ramirez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jean. That did some damage!
Ramirez misses with a wild combination.
Jean looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramirez is fending him off so far but Jean persists. Nope, Ramirez circles away and we're back to standing.
Jean avoids the head kick by Ramirez.
Ramirez 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wanted to stand there but Jean had control of the position.
Jean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Jean looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ramirez passes into half guard.
Jean is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jean is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Jean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Billy Jean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramirez wants to stand up but Jean has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jean manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jean has his feet on Ramirez's thighs here. He's pushed Ramirez off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ramirez screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Jean!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Driver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rico Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez is looking to clinch but Driver is avoiding it.
Driver scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Suarez doesn't seem bothered though.
Driver connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Suarez misses the jab.
Driver cracks Suarez with an open hand slap.
Suarez looks to land a body kick but Driver moved away.
Suarez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Driver has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Suarez.
Driver swinging wilding here.
Suarez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suarez connects with a looping right hand.
Suarez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Suarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Driver.
Suarez misses with a knee strike.
Driver breaks the clinch.
Driver misses with a wild combination.
Suarez rushes Driver and presses him up against the cage.
Suarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Driver blocks it with crossed arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Suarez.
Driver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suarez backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Driver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Driver wants to break free but Suarez has control.
Suarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Driver avoids the damage to the body.
Driver breaks the clinch.
Suarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Driver counters with a two punch combo.
Driver feints and then cracks Suarez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suarez down.
Suarez clinches but Driver breaks the clinch
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Driver checks a leg kick nicely.
Suarez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suarez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Suarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suarez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Driver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Driver counters with a series of strikes. Suarez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Suarez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Driver counters with a two punch combo.
Driver cracks Suarez with a good jab.
Suarez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Driver.
Driver scores with a jab to the head.
Rico Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suarez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Driver.
Driver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Driver swats away the attempt to clinch by Suarez.
Suarez moves into the clinch successfully.
Suarez manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Suarez does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Driver.
Suarez misses with a combination
and Driver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Driver does no damage.
Suarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suarez lunges at Driver with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Driver's hand.
Driver blocks a head kick by Suarez.
Suarez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suarez scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Suarez throws a sloppy head kick
and Driver counters with a one-two to the body.
Driver is working the combinations to good effect here.
Suarez tries to clinch but Driver is having none of it.
Driver circles away from the clinch attempt
and Driver counters with a left and a right that stings Suarez.
Driver is breathing heavily.
Driver circles away from the clinch attempt
and Driver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suarez jabs at Driver's body.
Suarez lands a jab-cross combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Suarez.
Suarez dodges the punch combination from Driver.
Driver keeps the fight on the outside.
Driver shoots in for a takedown but Suarez shows good takedown defense.
Suarez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Driver circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suarez forces Driver back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Driver.
Suarez lands a nice elbow.
Suarez breaks from the clinch.
Driver swats away the attempt to clinch by Suarez.
Suarez throws a series of punches but Driver avoids them all with ease.
Suarez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Driver slips a jab and a cross from Suarez.
Nice shot lands for Driver.
Driver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suarez.
Suarez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Driver.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suarez feints and then cracks Driver's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Driver down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Driver circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Driver counter with a right hand.
Suarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Suarez 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.
A left and a right from Driver both land. Nice combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Driver as he connects with a hook.
Driver goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suarez throws a series of punches but Driver moves out of range.
Driver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Driver throws a series of punches but Suarez avoids them all with ease.
Suarez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Driver wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch combination from Driver misses.
Driver lands a with a good body shot.
Suarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suarez throws a body kick the misses
and Driver counters with a series of strikes. Suarez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Suarez misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suarez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Suarez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Driver counters with a one-two to the body.
Driver keeps the fight on the outside.
Suarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez looks to land a combination but Driver avoids it well.
Suarez throws a body kick that misses.
Driver blocks a head kick by Suarez.
Driver avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Suarez.
Suarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suarez moves in looking to clinch but Driver pushes him off.
Suarez motions for Driver to come forward. Suarez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Suarez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Suarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Driver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Driver misses with a few strikes there.
Suarez misses with a double jab.
Suarez throws a combination that misses
and Driver counters with a one-two to the body.
A head kick misses from Suarez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Driver blocks a low kick nicely.
Suarez moves into range and clinches up with Driver.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suarez.
A short right from Driver.
Suarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Driver throws a combination. Suarez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Suarez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Driver counters with a stiff right hand.
Suarez throws a low kick, looking for Driver's leg but Driver calmly moves out of range.
Driver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Driver scores with a three punch combo!
Suarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Driver to counter with a crisp jab.
Suarez dodges the punch combination from Driver.
Driver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brad Driver is winning the standup battle so far.
Suarez swinging wilding here.
Suarez closes the distance but Driver moves to the side
and Driver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez misses with a jab to the body
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suarez lands a head shot.
Driver is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Suarez clinches but Driver breaks the clinch
and Driver counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Driver misses with a wild combination.
Suarez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suarez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Suarez scores with a leg kick.
Suarez wants to clinch.
Driver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suarez.
Suarez darts in trying to clinch
and Driver counters with a series of strikes. Suarez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Driver circles away from the clinch attempt.
Driver on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez throws a head kick that misses.
Suarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suarez lands a nice hook to Driver's body. Driver takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Suarez moves out of range of the leg kick from Driver.
Suarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Suarez lands a nice elbow.
Driver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Suarez has him pressed against the cage.
Suarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suarez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Driver counters with a stiff right hand.
Driver avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suarez throws a lazy head kick
and Driver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Suarez thinking.
Suarez misses with a hook.
Suarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Driver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suarez.
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 Brad Driver 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. This is the final round!
Suarez throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Driver counter with a right hand.
Driver misses with a body shot.
Suarez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Driver's calf.
Driver connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Suarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Driver makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Suarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Driver counters with a left and a right that stings Suarez.
Suarez throws a jab when Driver was well out of range.
Suarez misses with a combination
and Driver counters with a slapping leg kick.
Driver throws a leg kick but Suarez moved away.
Suarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Driver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Driver throws a right and a left that Suarez avoids nicely.
Suarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suarez tries to clinch but Driver is having none of it.
Suarez tries to clinch up
and Driver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez tries to land a front kick but Driver steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Driver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suarez.
Driver stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suarez.
Suarez darts in trying to clinch
and Driver counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suarez tries to clinch
and Driver counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Driver is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Driver circles away from the clinch attempt
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suarez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Driver counters with a two punch combo.
Driver walks into a left hand.
Brad Driver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Driver moves out of range as Suarez strikes.
Driver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suarez misses with a few strikes there.
Driver stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suarez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Driver counters with a two punch combo.
Suarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Driver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suarez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Suarez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Driver counters with a series of strikes. Suarez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Suarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suarez swinging wilding here.
Suarez tries to clinch but Driver is having none of it.
Suarez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Driver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suarez misses with a double jab
and Driver counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Driver misses with a few strikes there.
Driver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suarez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Driver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Driver slips a straight right by Suarez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Suarez throws out a powerful jab.
Suarez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Suarez breaks the clinch.
Suarez clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Driver.
Suarez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Suarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suarez misses with a double jab
and Driver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Driver paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Suarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suarez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Driver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suarez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Driver backs up against the cage.
Suarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Driver jabs at Suarez's body.
Suarez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Driver is rocked!
Driver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oh Driver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch combination from Suarez misses.
Suarez tries to clinch up.
Driver throws a right and a left that Suarez avoids nicely.
Driver slips under a jab.
Driver seems to have got his legs back now.
Suarez throws a combination that misses
and Driver counters with a nice body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Driver.
Suarez misses with a combination
and Driver counters with a three punch combo that has Suarez backing up. Suarez nods at Driver to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Driver slips a jab and a cross from Suarez.
A punch combination from Driver misses.
Suarez tries to clinch there but Driver circles away.
Suarez swinging wilding here.
Driver looks to land a combination. Suarez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rico Suarez.
I think Suarez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Suarez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between New York Strangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Kraylen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kraylen has chosen Me Against the World - Tupac as his entrance music. Jimmy Kraylen struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.2lbs 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. Jimmy Kraylen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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183 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, New York Strangler!
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, Jimmy Kraylen!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strangler fails with a takedown attempt.
Kraylen forces Strangler back against the cage and clinches.
Strangler can't get the takedown.
A knee to the head by Kraylen.
It looks like New York Strangler has been cut.
Kraylen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kraylen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kraylen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Strangler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kraylen.
Strangler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kraylen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strangler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kraylen is on top in guard.
Strangler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kraylen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strangler had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kraylen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Strangler Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kraylen's back instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangler has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kraylen.
Strangler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Strangler looking to break Kraylen's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kraylen remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Strangler will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraylen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Strangler's arms.
Strangler is breathing heavily.
Strangler is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kraylen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kraylen for a finish.
Strangler keeps control of the position as Kraylen tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strangler is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kraylen looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Kraylen turns into Strangler and is now in his guard.
Kraylen preventing the sweep.
Strangler looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kraylen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Strangler is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Kraylen pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraylen is trying to control the action in half guard but Strangler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Strangler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strangler trying to hold on to Kraylen's head to control him but Kraylen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kraylen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Strangler sneaks out the side door and pushes Kraylen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kraylen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Strangler's guard.
Strangler lands an upkick as Kraylen stands over him.
Strangler has an active guard here but Kraylen has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Strangler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kraylen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Strangler controls Kraylen momentarily but Kraylen frees himself.
Strangler throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Strangler throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Strangler is trying to keep Kraylen in close.
Kraylen is looking to stand up but Strangler won't let him.
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 New York Strangler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on New York Strangler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Strangler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kraylen tries to avoid it but Strangler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kraylen to the ground. Kraylen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kraylen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strangler shoots in but Kraylen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Strangler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kraylen circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New York Strangler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strangler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kraylen throws and low kick but Strangler moves out of range easily.
Kraylen connects with the punch.
Kraylen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strangler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Strangler is trying to control the action in half guard but Kraylen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Strangler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strangler seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangler is working for a kimura but Kraylen is defending it quite comfortably.
Strangler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kraylen is just riding it out for now. Strangler eventually gives up the hold.
Strangler trying to mount his opponent but Kraylen defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Strangler passes to full mount!
Kraylen tries to hold on but Strangler pushes him away.
BOOM! Strangler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Strangler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kraylen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Strangler swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kraylen is now in Strangler's guard. A big mistake from Strangler there, giving up the dominant position!
New York Strangler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strangler throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Strangler working for a triangle but Kraylen defends it easily.
Strangler trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Strangler working a defensive guard but Kraylen passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Strangler is pressing down on Kraylen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kraylen stopping the sweep attempt from Strangler.
Strangler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strangler keeping moving, preventing Kraylen from controlling successfully.
Strangler had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kraylen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Strangler Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kraylen's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
New York Strangler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on New York Strangler's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Kraylen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Strangler wants to get back to full guard.
Strangler gets full guard.
Strangler has his foot on Kraylen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kraylen works his way back into a safe position though.
Strangler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Strangler tries to strike from the bottom.
Strangler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strangler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strangler wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangler working for a triangle but Kraylen defends it easily.
Strangler lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kraylen!
Kraylen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strangler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strangler goes for an armbar but Kraylen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kraylen.
Strangler working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy Kraylen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strangler will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Strangler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strangler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kraylen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraylen preventing the sweep.
Kraylen wants to stand but Strangler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Strangler wants to sweep here but Kraylen controlling him for the moment.
Strangler is working hard here to advance position.
Strangler working for a triangle but Kraylen defends it easily.
Strangler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Strangler will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Strangler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kraylen is one step ahead there.
Strangler looking for a guillotine here but Kraylen defends easily.
Strangler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
New York Strangler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strangler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... New York Strangler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davey Newsome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newsome has chosen Hurt as his entrance music. Davey Newsome looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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297 lbs
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270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Sapp!
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, Davey Newsome!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapp shoots for a double leg takedown but Newsome sprawls well. He's pushed Sapp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fighters circling - Sapp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sapp closes the distance and clinches up with Newsome, looking for a takedown. Sapp pushes Newsome against the cage but Newsome circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sapp gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Newsome stops a takedown attempt from Sapp.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Sapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sapp changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Newsome fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sapp throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Newsome shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Newsome showed some decent athleticism there.
Sapp is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Newsome scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sapp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Newsome.
Newsome frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sapp can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sapp flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newsome breaks from Sapp's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sapp is looking to improve his position but Newsome isn't that keen on the idea.
Sapp is breathing heavily.
Newsome lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sapp hang on?
Newsome prevents Sapp from getting the reversal.
Newsome lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sapp is rocked!
Newsome lands a big shot to the head and Sapp winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Davey Newsome!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Trevally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevally's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Thunderstruck. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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228 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gavin Trevally!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Calhoun!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trevally drives through with a takedown into guard.
Calhoun can't keep his opponent in guard - Trevally advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Calhoun trying to control from the bottom.
Trevally is looking to take a break and control but Calhoun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trevally is looking to advance position but Calhoun won't allow it.
Trevally wants to control but Calhoun is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevally 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.
Trevally is thwarting Calhoun's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Calhoun is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Calhoun comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Calhoun throws a hook but Trevally blocks it.
Nice combo by Calhoun! Oh, that's hurt him - Trevally falls to the canvas and Calhoun follows him into side control.
Trevally is rocked!
It looks like Gavin Trevally has been cut.
Trevally is trying to control Calhoun's posture but Calhoun avoids it.
Oh Trevally is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calhoun cracks Trevally with a big elbow.
Trevally seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun advances to mount.
Trevally is in all sorts of trouble here.
Calhoun controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trevally is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Calhoun controlling his opponent.
Trevally is in all sorts of trouble here.
Calhoun content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Calhoun dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gavin Trevally's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Trevally shoots in for a double leg but Calhoun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trey Calhoun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calhoun cracks Trevally with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Trevally falls to his knees and Calhoun doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trey Calhoun!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yacoub Qura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnum P I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Qura kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is The Finest - MF Doom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yacoub Qura!
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, Magnum P I!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
P I shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Qura's guard.
P I wants to pass the guard but Qura is keeping the position.
Qura is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Qura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for P I on the ground.
P I controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Qura is looking to stand up but P I isn't so interested in that idea.
P I tries to free his leg and advance position but Qura is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
P I passes into half guard.
P I is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
P I tries to pass to full mount but Qura defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
P I trying to control from half guard but Qura is working away.
P I content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Qura is looking to improve his position.
Qura is staying active underneath P I, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
P I is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
P I is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
P I prevents Qura from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
P I wants to control but Qura is keeping him busy.
Qura wants to get back to his feet.
P I moves nicely into side control.
Qura is not content to let P I control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnum P I dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Qura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
P I shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Qura but Qura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
P I drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Qura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
P I content to control rather than advance.
Qura is looking for a sweep. P I is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
P I is looking for a kimura here.
P I wants to work for an arm triangle but Qura is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
P I is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Qura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Qura wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
P I is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
P I wants to finish this one by submission but Qura is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from P I.
P I content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
P I can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Qura is looking to escape.
P I working for a guillotine from mount but Qura is in no mood to give up.
P I working for a submission but Qura is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Qura 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Qura has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnum P I 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!
P I bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
P I moves into full mount!
P I seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Qura is holding on tight.
P I controlling his opponent.
P I looking to control but Qura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qura really wants to buck P I off and get back to his feet.
P I looking to secure an arm triangle but Qura defends it well.
Qura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
P I wants to control the action but instead Qura gets a body lock and reverses into P I's guard! Nice work!
Yacoub Qura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Qura won't allow P I to sweep him here.
Qura throwing strikes from guard but P I blocks nicely.
Qura is sitting in close to P I's body. P I has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Qura is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Qura is tapping! That was a very nice submission by P I.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Magnum P I!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duff Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Gillberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams's entrance music is New York, New York. A fine choice. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duff Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theo Gillberg!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Gillberg.
Gillberg throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gillberg lands a hook that stumbles Williams back into the cage. Gillberg follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Williams to the canvas! Gillberg pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Williams has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Theo Gillberg! Theo Gillberg retains his light heavyweight title!
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