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VFC 29: Dreamie vs. Williams PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Smit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deshawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smit comes into the arena with Can't be Touched blaring out of the sound system. Deshawn Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Smit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deshawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson darts in and clinches Smit up against the cage.
Smit comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Smit. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Smit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smit circles away.
Paul Smit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deshawn Jackson.
Jackson misses with the combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Smit blocks the leg kick.
Smit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smit swivels and escapes.
Jackson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smit is out of range and Jackson settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Deshawn Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Smit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Smit.
Smit scores with a nice head shot.
Smit lands a head shot.
It looks like Deshawn Jackson has been cut.
Jackson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Smit is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jackson.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Smit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson is rocked!
Smit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smit drops Jackson with a right and a left! Smit comes rushing in but Jackson regains his composure and manages to keep Smit in guard.
Jackson is still in real trouble! Can Smit finish him?
Smit gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Smit cracks Jackson with a big right hand and Jackson goes down!
Smit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smit stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Smit connects with a nice looking jab.
Smit lands an overhand right.
Smit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smit.
Smit lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Jackson sprawling to the canvas. Smit follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Jackson hang on?
Smit throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Smit seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smit decides to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smit lands a two punch combo.
Smit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Smit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smit cracks Jackson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smit scores with a one two! Jackson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Paul Smit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smit.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Smit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deshawn Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smit thows a body kick. Jackson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Smit lands a really nice looking cross but Jackson seems unphased.
Smit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smit punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Smit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Smit.
Smit lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smit scores with a jab to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smit.
Smit scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Smit.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Smit drops Jackson with a left right combo! Smit follows him down to the ground into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smit in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Smit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Smit advances nicely into full mount.
Smit controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Paul Smit just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Smit throws a good cross that connects.
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.
Smit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A left and a right from Smit both land. Nice combination.
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice body kick from Smit.
Smit displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smit.
Smit throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smit lands a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smit scores with a spinning back kick!
Smit throws a series of strikes that have Jackson backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Smit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Deshawn Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smit lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Smit.
Smit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good shot there by Smit.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A left and a right from Smit both land. Nice combination.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good leg kick by Smit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smit moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smit scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smit with a jab.
Smit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson tries to move into range but Smit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jackson blocks a head kick by Smit.
Smit digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
Smit connects with a looping right hand.
Smit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smit lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
No joy there for Smit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smit looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Smit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smit throws out a powerful jab.
Smit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jackson on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Smit.
Paul Smit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smit lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Smit.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smit.
Smit lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Smit sprawls well.
Smit digs a good body shot into Jackson's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smit lands a high kick!
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Smit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Smit.
Smit closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smit throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Smit connects with the punch.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smit lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into rage.
Jab, jab by Smit - just one landing.
Smit lands with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smit lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Smit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smit scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smit.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Paul Smit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smit is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Smit circles away.
Smit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smit works over Jackson's head and body with a nice combination.
Paul Smit is winning the standup battle so far.
Smit throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
Deshawn Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smit lands a jab-cross combination.
Smit scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Smit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smit 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:24
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:24
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Smit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CARMINE LACONA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, CARMINE LACONA!
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, Forrest Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin throws an overhand right that lands on LACONA's shoulder, as LACONA tries to avoid the shot.
Griffin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
LACONA is looking to land body kicks.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and LACONA moves out of range easily.
Griffin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by LACONA.
LACONA fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Griffin.
LACONA throws a nice inside leg kick.
LACONA keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
LACONA throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffin.
LACONA misses with a head kick.
LACONA throws a leg kick but Griffin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griffin throws a lazy head kick
and LACONA counters with a slapping leg kick.
LACONA lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from LACONA, right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Griffin. That's going to slow LACONA down.
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!
A shot to the body from Griffin misses
and LACONA counters with a low kick, right behind Griffin 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as LACONA blocks the leg kick.
LACONA slips under a jab from Griffin.
Griffin throws out a leg kick but LACONA moves out of range and Griffin only half commits.
LACONA fails with the takedown.
LACONA's corner calls for a 1-2. LACONA obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
LACONA scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
LACONA dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griffin. That did some damage!
Griffin looks gassed!
Griffin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Griffin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
LACONA lands a slapping body shot.
LACONA connects with a solid leg kick.
LACONA stalks Griffin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Griffin's face. Griffin staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffin throws a head kick that misses.
LACONA lands a glancing blow to the side of Griffin's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
LACONA stuffs the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from LACONA.
Griffin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from LACONA finds it's way round the side to connect with Griffin's head.
LACONA closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
LACONA content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Griffin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
LACONA pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LACONA closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffin circles away.
LACONA goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Griffin ducks right into an uppercut from LACONA.
LACONA throws a leg kick which misses Griffin's front leg but catches the back leg as Griffin tries to avoid it.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but LACONA shows good takedown defense.
CARMINE LACONA has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Griffin.
LACONA fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin slips a jab and a cross from LACONA.
A nice inside leg kick there by LACONA. That's going to slow Griffin down.
LACONA closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
LACONA gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Griffin regains guard.
LACONA wants to get up but he can't break Griffin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
LACONA trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
Griffin pulls LACONA in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing LACONA from controlling successfully.
Griffin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
LACONA preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LACONA wants to clinch.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CARMINE LACONA dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slapping leg kick lands for LACONA.
Griffin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LACONA stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
LACONA steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick
and LACONA cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LACONA lands a head shot.
Griffin misses with a low kick as LACONA jumps back.
LACONA takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
LACONA walks into a left hand.
LACONA pivots, looking for a leg kick but Griffin is out of range and LACONA settles back down.
Griffin misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Griffin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and LACONA has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from LACONA and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
CARMINE LACONA is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LACONA throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LACONA throws a nice looking combination but Griffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin lands with a nice combination. LACONA backs away looking to recover.
It looks like CARMINE LACONA has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Griffin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Griffin.
Griffin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Griffin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffin misses with a two punch combination.
Griffin misses with a leg kick
and LACONA counters with a solid body kick.
LACONA stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffin.
LACONA takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
LACONA takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin connects with a jab.
Griffin lands a nice leg kick that just misses LACONA's sensitive parts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Griffin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LACONA on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Griffin misses with a head kick.
LACONA misses with a takedown
and Griffin counters with a slapping leg kick.
LACONA has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
An inside leg kick from LACONA misses.
Griffin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Griffin shoots in and drives through. LACONA sprawls well.
Griffin is looking to slow LACONA down with leg kicks.
CARMINE LACONA is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LACONA but LACONA pushes him off and we're back to square one.
CARMINE LACONA has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Griffin.
LACONA tries for a takedown but Griffin circles away easily
and Griffin finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Griffin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by LACONA.
LACONA gets cracked there but stands up to it.
LACONA blocks a head kick by Griffin.
LACONA scores with a head kick.
LACONA takes a kick to the side of the head.
LACONA looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses
and LACONA moves into the clinch.
Griffin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from LACONA.
Griffin tries to break the clinch but LACONA is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LACONA breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin jabs LACONA right on the nose. LACONA blinks but takes it well.
Griffin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Griffin scores with a punch to the head.
Griffin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Griffin cracks the inside of LACONA's front leg.
Griffin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses
and LACONA makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Griffin throws a leg kick
and LACONA counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LACONA stuffs the takedown attempt from Griffin. Griffin gets slowly back to his feet.
LACONA throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on CARMINE LACONA's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Griffin blocks a head kick by LACONA.
LACONA throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griffin jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Griffin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. LACONA looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
LACONA shoots in and drives through. Griffin sprawls well.
Griffin throws a one two combo.
Nice sprawl there from Griffin as LACONA shoots in.
Griffin throws out a powerful jab.
Griffin thows a leg kick but LACONA checks it
and LACONA counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It looks like LACONA is going to stand back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin has one foot on LACONA's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin scores with a hook.
LACONA avoids the head kick by Griffin.
A slow jab from LACONA misses its intended target.
Jab by Griffin.
Jab, jab by Griffin - just one landing.
Griffin's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Griffin duly obliges.
Griffin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Griffin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by LACONA.
LACONA walks into a left hand.
Griffin scores with a hook.
Griffin lands an overhand right.
Griffin lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griffin.
Griffin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
LACONA avoids the head kick by Griffin.
LACONA keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffin.
LACONA tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griffin misses with the combination.
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griffin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Griffin cracks a nice hook into LACONA's ribs.
LACONA scores with a leg kick.
LACONA looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LACONA takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and LACONA moves out of range easily.
Griffin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Griffin.
Griffin falls off balance throwing a combination
and LACONA counters with a left and a right that stings Griffin.
Griffin looks to land a left hand but LACONA moved out of range nicely.
Griffin throws a lazy head kick
and LACONA counters with an outside leg kick.
Griffin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CARMINE LACONA. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
LACONA tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Griffin swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws a sloppy head kick and LACONA moves out of range easily.
Griffin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LACONA counters with a three punch combo that has Griffin backing up. Griffin nods at LACONA to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffin misses the target.
Griffin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Griffin throws out a loose jab but LACONA uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffin avoids the head kick by LACONA.
LACONA throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
LACONA takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
LACONA takes a head kick and keeps coming.
LACONA bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griffin lands a head kick. LACONA smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LACONA shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Griffin 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Griffin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between neva scuuurd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Hunecke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). scuuurd's entrance music is we aint scared. A fine choice. Hunecke has chosen Indestructible as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, neva scuuurd!
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, Kyle Hunecke!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunecke swats away the attempt to clinch by scuuurd.
scuuurd closes the distance and clinches.
scuuurd creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hunecke's defenses.
It looks like Kyle Hunecke has been cut.
Nice elbow from scuuurd.
scuuurd throws a knee to the head but misses.
scuuurd keeps control of Hunecke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
scuuurd lands an elbow that stopped Hunecke in his tracks for a moment.
scuuurd creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hunecke's defenses.
That has opened up Kyle Hunecke's cut even more.
scuuurd gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kyle Hunecke's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kyle Hunecke's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). neva scuuurd!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan McVie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with Go to Sleep blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Juan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Logan McVie!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVie misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jones lands with a nice combination. McVie backs away looking to recover.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones jabs McVie right on the nose. McVie blinks but takes it well.
McVie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
Nice cross by Jones.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McVie's head backwards.
Logan McVie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
McVie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones with a hook.
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McVie backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVie shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Juan Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan McVie.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones feints and then cracks McVie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McVie down.
McVie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
McVie is rocked!
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McVie is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
McVie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.
McVie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McVie seems to have recovered his senses.
McVie looks gassed!
Jones lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McVie backs up against the cage.
McVie looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McVie moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McVie is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jones is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McVie.
McVie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with McVie's head.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Juan Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
McVie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McVie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jones is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones rushes McVie with punches - McVie moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, McVie goes down! Jones follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dengel has chosen Angel of Death as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Greg Dengel is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Paul Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Dengel!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dengel scores a takedown into full mount!
Anderson tries to hold on but Dengel pushes him away.
Dengel throws some wild stikes that Anderson manages to avoid easily.
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Dengel avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
Dengel wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is holding on tight.
Dengel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dengel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Anderson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Anderson and Dengel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dengel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Anderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson sneaks out the side door and pushes Dengel away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dengel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anderson.
Dengel cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Dengel shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Dengel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson tries to keep at a distance but Dengel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dengel breaks the clinch.
Dengel misses with a series of wild punches.
Dengel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking for a takedown.
Dengel working aggressively here.
Anderson is pressed up against the cage. Dengel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anderson down to the mat. Anderson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anderson clinches up with Dengel and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson tries to pull guard but Dengel holds him up against the cage and eventually Anderson drops back down to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dengel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Paul Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Dengel.
Dengel tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it.
Dengel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Dengel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dengel tightens his grip and picks Anderson up, before dumping him to the ground. Anderson manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dengel tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Dengel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson punching to the body, from the bottom.
Dengel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dengel drops back looking for a leg! Anderson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anderson manages to kick Dengel off! Dengel jumps back into Anderson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dengel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Anderson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dengel, into his guard.
Dengel trying to control the position.
Dengel has momentary wrist control but Anderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dengel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dengel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dengel working for submissions but it's allowed Anderson to get to half guard.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Dengel dominated that round.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dengel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Dengel.
Dengel tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it.
Dengel pulls guard successfully.
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dengel has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dengel can't keep his opponent in guard - Anderson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dengel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow.
Anderson working over Dengel with some ground and pound. Dengel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Anderson is tying to control. Dengel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson thows a huge punch but Dengel dodges it nicely.
Dengel is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.
Dengel manages to get to full guard.
Dengel trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Dengel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dengel working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Dengel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dengel trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Dengel is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson trying to control but Dengel is working from the bottom.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dengel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anderson passes Dengel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dengel is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Anderson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dengel is looking to improve his position.
Anderson trying to control the action but Dengel is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Anderson 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. This is the final round!
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson scores with a shoulder strike.
Dengel pulls guard.
Dengel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dengel trying to control the position.
Anderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dengel tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position.
Anderson trying to control the action but Dengel is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dengel struggling a bit here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dengel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Anderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dengel's guard.
Dengel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dengel looking for subs off his back but Anderson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Anderson moves into full mount! Dengel won't be happy about that!
Paul Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working for a guillotine from mount but Dengel is in no mood to give up.
Anderson unloads with some shots from mount but Dengel bucks and avoids them well.
Dengel regains half guard.
Dengel is trying to control but can't.
Dengel missing with punches from the bottom.
Anderson wants to control but Dengel is keeping him busy.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dengel is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dengel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anderson not doing much here.
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dengel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anderson lands in his opponent's guard.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but instead Dengel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to control.
Dengel looking to pass the guard.
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dengel drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Dengel as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Anderson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Dengel! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Greg Dengel!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayfield comes to the cage accompanied by Its a great day - Paul Thorn. Wolfe has chosen Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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190 lbs
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194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Mayfield!
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, Dakota Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe throws a body punch but Mayfield moves out of range.
Wolfe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mayfield on the side of the head.
It looks like Tyler Mayfield has been cut.
Mayfield throws a head kick but Wolfe moves out of range.
Mayfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Mayfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mayfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good exchange - Wolfe coming out on top.
Mayfield is looking to clinch.
Wolfe keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab from Mayfield.
Wolfe lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mayfield looks to land a body kick but Wolfe moved away.
Mayfield jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wolfe misses with a double jab
and Wolfe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayfield wants to clinch up but Wolfe keeps it at a distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wolfe.
Mayfield wants to get back to his feet but Wolfe drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe trying to control the action but Mayfield is working from the bottom.
Wolfe landing a few strikes.
Mayfield trying to remain calm as Wolfe controls from the top position.
Mayfield is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wolfe connects with a decent elbow.
Mayfield takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wolfe wants to control but Mayfield is keeping him busy.
Wolfe has hold of Mayfield's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mayfield seems comfortable defending it but Wolfe has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mayfield is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mayfield is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wolfe couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dakota Wolfe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Lampone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Sarentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocco Lampone!
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, Christian Sarentino!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lampone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sarentino is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sarentino wants to get back to his feet.
Sarentino takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sarentino is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lampone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lampone scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sarentino is looking to reverse the position.
Lampone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lampone landing strikes.
Lampone is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lampone working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lampone controls the position.
Lampone working the ground and pound.
Sarentino manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lampone's best efforts.
Ground and pound from Lampone.
Lampone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lampone prevents Sarentino from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lampone content to control rather than advance.
Lampone lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lampone lands a nice short elbow.
Lampone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lampone working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lampone controlling the action here.
Lampone slips a nice elbow through Sarentino's hands, connecting with Sarentino's forehead.
Sarentino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lampone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lampone is taking a breather. Sarentino 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 referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lampone lands a nice short elbow.
Lampone is controlling the pace.
Sarentino actively working from the bottom here.
Sarentino looks gassed!
Sarentino moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lampone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lampone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sarentino's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lampone scoring with some ground and pound.
Lampone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lampone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lampone working some strikes from top position.
Lampone scoring with some ground and pound.
Lampone is working Sarentino over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sarentino looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lampone passes into side control.
Lampone cracks Sarentino with a big elbow.
Lampone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sarentino knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lampone cracks Sarentino with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lampone is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Sarentino's face as Lampone controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarentino is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sarentino takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lampone landing strikes.
Sarentino tries to improve position but can't.
Lampone scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sarentino to see if he's OK.
Lampone content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lampone looks up at the clock and then as Sarentino takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lampone smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lampone cracks Sarentino with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lampone remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sarentino tries to buck Lampone off but Lampone is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lampone working the ground and pound.
Lampone cracks Sarentino with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Lampone dominated that round.
That's time! Lampone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lampone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lampone lands in his opponent's guard.
Sarentino looking for a guillotine here but Lampone defends easily.
Lampone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lampone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sarentino's head.
Lampone with a nice head shot there.
Lampone pushing down on Sarentino's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lampone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sarentino actively working from the bottom here.
Lampone lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lampone working Sarentino over with strikes.
Lampone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lampone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lampone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sarentino on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lampone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sarentino is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lampone scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lampone lands a nice short elbow.
Lampone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lampone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lampone working the head and body with strikes.
Lampone trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Lampone there.
Sarentino has hold of Lampone's hands but Lampone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Lampone.
Lampone trying to control the pace.
Lampone is nestled in close to Sarentino, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lampone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sarentino taking some punishment here, with Lampone in his half guard.
Sarentino is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lampone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sarentino on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lampone is taking a breather. Sarentino 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lampone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sarentino actively working from the bottom here.
Lampone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lampone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lampone working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lampone working over Sarentino with some ground and pound. Sarentino looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sarentino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lampone working Sarentino over with strikes.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lampone closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lampone lands a few punches from side control.
Lampone cracks Sarentino with a big right hand but Sarentino just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lampone remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarentino is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sarentino is not content to let Lampone control the position.
Sarentino is looking to reverse the position.
Sarentino is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lampone working the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lampone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sarentino!
Lampone looking for a guillotine from mount but Sarentino is having none of it.
Lampone is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocco Lampone dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lampone 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.
Sarentino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lampone cracks Sarentino with a solid left hand.
Lampone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lampone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lampone stays in close to Sarentino's body and controls the position.
Lampone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sarentino's head.
Lampone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lampone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lampone connects with a couple of short punches.
Lampone lands a couple of digs.
Lampone chips away with some ground and pound.
Lampone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sarentino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sarentino working for a triangle but Lampone defends it easily.
Sarentino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lampone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sarentino being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Lampone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lampone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lampone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lampone lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lampone working the head with strikes.
Sarentino being controlled for a moment.
Sarentino is trying to buck Lampone off.
Lampone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lampone cracks Sarentino with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rocco Lampone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarentino is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sarentino is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lampone remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lampone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sarentino sneaks out the side door and pushes Lampone away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lampone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lampone landing with the ground and pound.
Sarentino looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lampone passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lampone lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lampone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lampone winds up and cracks Sarentino with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lampone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sarentino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Lampone 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.
Sarentino taking some punishment here, with Lampone in his half guard.
Lampone controlling the action here.
Lampone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocco Lampone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lampone 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocco Lampone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zach vanEsselstyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murphy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). vanEsselstyn comes to the cage accompanied by Day and Night. McGee has chosen Angel of Death as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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280 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zach vanEsselstyn!
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, Murphy McGee!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by vanEsselstyn or perhaps it was just good defense by McGee which made him look bad.
vanEsselstyn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
vanEsselstyn thows a huge punch but McGee dodges it nicely.
vanEsselstyn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGee is looking to control vanEsselstyn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McGee avoid being mounted?
McGee wants to improve his position but vanEsselstyn is controlling well.
vanEsselstyn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
vanEsselstyn wants to pass to mount but McGee is defending the position.
McGee taking some punishment here, with vanEsselstyn in his half guard.
vanEsselstyn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGee.
vanEsselstyn is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to vanEsselstyn's calf.
McGee tries to clinch there but vanEsselstyn circles away.
McGee pushes vanEsselstyn up against the cage in a clinch.
McGee crunches a lovely knee into vanEsselstyn's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee tries a knee to the head but vanEsselstyn blocks it.
McGee landing knees to the head.
It looks like Zach vanEsselstyn has been cut.
McGee with a knee to the head.
McGee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGee landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by McGee.
Zach vanEsselstyn's cut is getting worse.
McGee gets underhooks to prevent vanEsselstyn's takedown attempt.
McGee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but vanEsselstyn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGee.
McGee scores a nice knee to the body.
McGee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGee looking to throw knees to the head but vanEsselstyn is blocking nicely.
McGee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
vanEsselstyn has had enough of the clinch but McGee keeps him there for the moment.
McGee connects with a nasty looking knee right to vanEsselstyn's face.
McGee stops a takedown attempt from vanEsselstyn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach vanEsselstyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGee misses with a knee strike.
McGee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but vanEsselstyn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGee looking to throw knees to the head but vanEsselstyn is blocking nicely.
McGee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
vanEsselstyn has McGee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but vanEsselstyn blocks it with crossed arms.
vanEsselstyn tries for a takedown. No joy.
McGee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
vanEsselstyn can't get the takedown.
McGee tries a knee to the head but vanEsselstyn blocks it.
McGee with a knee to the head.
vanEsselstyn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGee looking to throw knees to the head but vanEsselstyn is blocking nicely.
McGee scores with a knee to the head.
McGee lands a knee to the body.
McGee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but vanEsselstyn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee landing knees to the head.
vanEsselstyn managing to block the knees to the body from McGee.
McGee looking to throw knees to the head but vanEsselstyn is blocking nicely.
McGee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGee misses with a knee strike.
vanEsselstyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McGee lands a knee to the head.
McGee landing knees to the head.
McGee tries to land a knee to the head but vanEsselstyn blocks with his arms.
McGee connects with a nasty looking knee right to vanEsselstyn's face.
McGee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGee tries to land a knee to the head but vanEsselstyn blocks with his arms.
vanEsselstyn jumps guard and drags McGee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
vanEsselstyn is striking from the bottom but McGee uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGee tries to stand but can't do so whilst vanEsselstyn controls his leg.
vanEsselstyn tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McGee blocks the strikes from vanEsselstyn.
McGee controlling the action here.
vanEsselstyn is trying to escape back to his feet but McGee uses the scramble to pass into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
vanEsselstyn is trying to work for a sweep but McGee has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy McGee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zach vanEsselstyn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick from McGee lands but vanEsselstyn takes it in his stride.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGee.
McGee keeps vanEsselstyn at a distance using the push kick.
McGee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McGee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGee. vanEsselstyn shrugs it off though.
McGee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
vanEsselstyn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
vanEsselstyn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zach vanEsselstyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGee throws a head kick that half lands.
Zach vanEsselstyn's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
vanEsselstyn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGee can pounce on him.
McGee wants to clinch.
vanEsselstyn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGee.
vanEsselstyn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McGee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
vanEsselstyn scores a takedown into full mount!
McGee is desperately trying to improve his position but vanEsselstyn has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
vanEsselstyn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McGee hang on?
McGee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
vanEsselstyn thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McGee tries to hold on but vanEsselstyn postures up.
The referee warns McGee that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McGee tries to reverse the position but vanEsselstyn maintains control.
vanEsselstyn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A nice elbow there by vanEsselstyn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
vanEsselstyn breaks from McGee's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McGee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
vanEsselstyn lands with some strikes.
McGee wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by vanEsselstyn.
McGee wants to control but vanEsselstyn is having none of it.
The referee warns McGee that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McGee is desperately trying to improve his position but vanEsselstyn has a good base and remains in mount.
McGee tries to hold on but vanEsselstyn postures up.
vanEsselstyn working away from the top, dropping strikes.
vanEsselstyn punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
vanEsselstyn sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McGee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGee blocking the ground and pound.
McGee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
vanEsselstyn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McGee is looking to get to half guard.
vanEsselstyn landing strikes from the mount and McGee is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by vanEsselstyn.
McGee is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McGee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McGee tries to free his leg and advance position but vanEsselstyn is retaining full guard.
vanEsselstyn keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
vanEsselstyn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
vanEsselstyn looking for a sweep. Not yet vanEsselstyn, not yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
vanEsselstyn is working hard here to advance position.
vanEsselstyn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGee is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murphy McGee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zach vanEsselstyn's cut.
That's time! vanEsselstyn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
vanEsselstyn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGee lets loose with a powerful body kick. vanEsselstyn will feel that in the morning.
McGee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McGee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McGee lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
McGee wants to clinch up but vanEsselstyn keeps it at a distance.
McGee throws a head kick that vanEsselstyn semi-blocks.
Jeez, Zach vanEsselstyn's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
McGee is looking to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from vanEsselstyn.
vanEsselstyn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGee's waist but McGee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing vanEsselstyn off to one side.
McGee throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGee connects with a high kick.
McGee is looking to clinch but vanEsselstyn is avoiding it.
vanEsselstyn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGee as he jumps to the side.
McGee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGee throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from McGee. No joy for vanEsselstyn on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach vanEsselstyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by vanEsselstyn or perhaps it was just good defense by McGee which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
vanEsselstyn fails to land the takedown.
McGee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zach vanEsselstyn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Murphy McGee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Dreamie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davey Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dreamie comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Rick Dreamie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Davey Williams's chin.
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270 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Dreamie!
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, Davey Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dreamie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dreamie shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Williams and Dreamie goes tumbling to the canvas! Williams follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
It looks like Rick Dreamie has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dreamie is looking to improve his position.
Williams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dreamie wants to get back to his feet.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dreamie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dreamie trying to control but Williams postures up.
Williams seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Williams has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Williams putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreamie tries to lock up and control but Williams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williams trying to control but Dreamie is having none of it.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Williams scoring with strikes but Dreamie is staying in there.
Williams controlling from mount.
Dreamie working to try and regain half guard.
Williams wants to control the pace but Dreamie is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreamie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dreamie wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Dreamie won't allow Williams to get back to his feet.
Dreamie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dreamie trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Dreamie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dreamie is breathing heavily.
Williams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dreamie!
Dreamie tries to reverse the position but Williams maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreamie tries to lock up and control but Williams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dreamie is looking to escape.
Dreamie can't escape the position.
Williams controlling from mount.
Dreamie is trying desperately to improve 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.
Dreamie is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
Dreamie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Williams lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams controlling the pace for now.
Dreamie is looking to improve his position but Williams isn't that keen on the idea.
Williams connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams looking to control but Dreamie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williams punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davey Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Dreamie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dreamie tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams lands with a hook. Dreamie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dreamie fails to land the takedown.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dreamie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Dreamie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Williams connects with a superb combination that knocks Dreamie out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Williams before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Dreamie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Davey Williams!
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