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LMS 53: Proving Grounds PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Perry might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to goldberg theme. Slater comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Terminator Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight 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, William Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Slater!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slater swats away the attempt to clinch by Perry.
Perry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Perry avoids the body shot from Slater.
Slater misses with a wild combination.
Slater missing with a left hand there. Perry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Slater lands with an overhand left.
Slater drops Perry with a nice combination! Slater dives into Perry's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like William Perry has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slater thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Perry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Perry is looking for a triangle but Slater pushes his legs off easily.
Slater got a little sloppy there for a moment and Perry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slater has managed to get both his arms back between Perry's legs - danger averted.
Slater tries to free his leg and advance position but Perry is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Slater is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Perry is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Perry has escaped and now he's on top!
Slater looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Perry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Perry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slater has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Perry has managed to get both his arms back between Slater's legs - danger averted.
Slater looks gassed!
Perry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's 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.
Slater wants to stand and escape but Perry is having none of it.
Perry drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Slater dives on top into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perry is on top in guard.
Perry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Perry is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Slater is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Slater has escaped and now he's on top!
Slater drops back looking for a leg! Perry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Perry manages to kick Slater off! Slater jumps back into Perry's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Perry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slater is one step ahead there.
Perry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slater avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Slater passes into half guard.
Perry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slater is working for a submission of some sort.
Slater passes to full mount!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Slater wants to finish this one by submission but Perry is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Slater.
Perry is trying desperately to improve position.
Slater has isolated one of Perry's arms. Perry looking to fight him off but Slater twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Slater!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Barbarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Biggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinny Barbarino could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason Biggs's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinny Barbarino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Biggs!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Barbarino!
Barbarino could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Barbarino wants to hold on but Biggs pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggs working for a submission but Barbarino is keeping him at bay.
Barbarino tries to reverse the position but Biggs maintains control.
Biggs has hold of Barbarino's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Barbarino manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Barbarino flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Biggs is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Biggs extends the arm and Barbarino is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Biggs!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lynn Kernes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kernes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Apocalyptica - Nothing Else Matters. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lynn Kernes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Williams!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kernes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kernes in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Williams is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lynn Kernes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ima Yerface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Yerface's choice of entrance music: In Flames - Like You Better Dead. Ima Yerface will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Decent wrestler
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larry Fuller!
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, Ima Yerface!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yerface instigates a clinch.
Fuller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fuller can't get the takedown.
Fuller is trying to drag Yerface to the mat but Yerface just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Fuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yerface smiles and moves away.
Larry Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yerface lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Fuller is looking to close the distance but Yerface sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Fuller crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Fuller is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ima Yerface!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis DeLarge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Not in Shape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeLarge comes into the arena with Also Sprach Zarathustra blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Not in Shape enters the cage!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis DeLarge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Not in Shape!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLarge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
in Shape throws a series of punches but DeLarge moves out of range.
in Shape throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeLarge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
in Shape lands a left and a right that sends DeLarge crashing to the canvas! in Shape dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Travis DeLarge has been cut.
DeLarge is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
in Shape controlling the position easily from mount.
in Shape looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
in Shape controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
in Shape moves to the back position.
in Shape controls the action.
in Shape is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. DeLarge defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
in Shape is riding his opponent, not letting DeLarge buck him off.
DeLarge can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
in Shape biding his time, controlling DeLarge.
Despite being in the dominant position, Not in Shape just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
in Shape will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
in Shape lands a two punch combo.
in Shape lands a with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
in Shape lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends DeLarge sprawling to the canvas. in Shape follows him down, looking for the kill. Can DeLarge hang on?
DeLarge is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in half guard, in Shape seems content to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
in Shape is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeLarge defends it well.
DeLarge won't allow in Shape to pass to mount.
in Shape works his way into side control.
DeLarge trying to remain calm as in Shape controls from the top position.
DeLarge struggling a bit here.
DeLarge being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLarge sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
in Shape is taking a breather. DeLarge 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.
DeLarge could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
in Shape is looking to advance position but DeLarge won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Not in Shape dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Travis DeLarge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
in Shape lands a jab.
Travis DeLarge's cut is getting worse.
in Shape looks to land a combination. DeLarge sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
DeLarge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
in Shape throws a right hand that DeLarge ducks under and follows up with a left that DeLarge also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from in Shape misses.
in Shape scores with the left hand. DeLarge knows he should have avoided that one.
in Shape moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
in Shape lands with an overhand left.
in Shape swinging wilding here.
in Shape fails to land with a series of punches.
in Shape lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLarge slips a jab and a cross from in Shape.
Travis DeLarge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
in Shape lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeLarge at a distance.
in Shape misses with a few strikes there.
in Shape bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DeLarge's head backwards.
Travis DeLarge's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
in Shape misses with a wild combination.
in Shape punishes DeLarge's body with a nice straight punch.
in Shape lands a two 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!
in Shape throws a series of punches but DeLarge moves out of range.
in Shape with a body punch. A glancing blow.
in Shape 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.
in Shape scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
in Shape thuds a left hand into DeLarge's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
in Shape lands a nice shot to the body.
in Shape goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jeez, Travis DeLarge's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Some wild striking there from in Shape.
in Shape scores with a body shot.
in Shape lands with a nice combination. DeLarge backs away looking to recover.
Not in Shape seems to be getting the better of the standup.
in Shape lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
in Shape has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
in Shape misses with a few strikes there.
in Shape rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeLarge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
in Shape throws a combination. DeLarge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
in Shape misses with a series of wild punches.
in Shape is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeLarge rather than just go for the knockout.
DeLarge lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from in Shape both land. Nice combination.
in Shape connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
in Shape lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeLarge circles away quickly and effectively.
DeLarge takes one to the side of the head.
in Shape will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeLarge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
in Shape lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Not in Shape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
in Shape listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
DeLarge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has in Shape pinned against the cage. in Shape gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
in Shape stuns DeLarge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
in Shape misses with the combination.
in Shape rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeLarge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
in Shape throws a combination that misses
and DeLarge counters with a head kick.
in Shape lands with a straight right. DeLarge didn't see that one coming.
in Shape digs a good hook to DeLarge's body.
in Shape scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
in Shape misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeLarge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis DeLarge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
in Shape dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Not in Shape showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Travis DeLarge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
in Shape throws a right and a left that DeLarge avoids nicely.
in Shape leaves DeLarge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
in Shape misses with a double jab.
in Shape connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
in Shape lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by in Shape.
DeLarge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
in Shape throws a nice looking combination but DeLarge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
in Shape throws a right and a left that both miss.
in Shape works over DeLarge's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
in Shape throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
in Shape works DeLarge's body with a nice hook.
DeLarge is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
in Shape misses with a double jab
and DeLarge counters with a good low kick that in Shape was not able to check.
in Shape misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
in Shape swinging wilding here.
in Shape throws a series of punches but DeLarge moves out of range.
DeLarge tries to clinch there but in Shape circles away.
in Shape dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
in Shape is working the combinations to good effect here.
DeLarge fails to land the takedown.
Jab from in Shape.
in Shape throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeLarge.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
in Shape circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeLarge tries to clinch but in Shape moves out of range.
in Shape throws a nice looking combination but DeLarge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Travis DeLarge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
in Shape fails to land with a series of punches.
in Shape misses with a series of wild punches.
in Shape misses with a two punch combination.
DeLarge fails in his attempt to clinch.
in Shape changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DeLarge is defended easily by in Shape.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis DeLarge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
in Shape fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeLarge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
in Shape lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by in Shape.
A combination from in Shape does no damage.
in Shape displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from DeLarge.
in Shape scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
in Shape looks to land a combination but DeLarge avoids it well.
Not in Shape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
in Shape misses with the combination.
DeLarge fails to land the takedown.
in Shape throws a right hand that DeLarge ducks under and follows up with a left that DeLarge also avoids with ease.
Travis DeLarge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
in Shape checks a low kick from DeLarge.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
in Shape throws a right and a left that DeLarge avoids nicely.
Nice jab there from in Shape.
in Shape with a body punch. A glancing blow.
in Shape throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
in Shape will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeLarge tries to close the distance and clinch but in Shape swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
in Shape slaps away a takedown attempt from DeLarge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DeLarge looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
in Shape misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
in Shape swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
in Shape scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Not in Shape comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well in Shape has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 24:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Not in Shape!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo DeBaucherie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Allen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo DeBaucherie!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBaucherie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice takedown defense from DeBaucherie. No joy for Allen on that attempt.
DeBaucherie tries to clinch but Allen moves out of range.
DeBaucherie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Allen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in DeBaucherie's guard now.
DeBaucherie trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
DeBaucherie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Allen is aware though and is defending well.
DeBaucherie looking for a guillotine here but Allen defends easily.
Allen is working DeBaucherie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
DeBaucherie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allen defends well.
DeBaucherie 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.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but DeBaucherie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeBaucherie working for a triangle but Allen defends it easily.
Allen lands a couple of digs.
Allen tries to stand but DeBaucherie is controlling from the bottom.
Allen trying to control but DeBaucherie is working from the bottom.
Allen stopping the sweep attempt from DeBaucherie.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but DeBaucherie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
DeBaucherie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Allen manages to get himself to full guard.
DeBaucherie wants to pass the guard but Allen is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DeBaucherie stands up over Allen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Allen lands an upkick as DeBaucherie stands over him.
Allen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Allen looking for a sweep. Not yet Allen, not yet.
Allen looking for a guillotine here but DeBaucherie defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen is breathing heavily.
DeBaucherie connects with a couple of short punches.
DeBaucherie throwing strikes from guard but Allen blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBaucherie stands and throws Allen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Allen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
DeBaucherie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Allen is trying to get back to full guard.
DeBaucherie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
DeBaucherie is trying to control. Allen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
DeBaucherie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
DeBaucherie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
DeBaucherie decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Allen clinches up with DeBaucherie and pushes him back against the cage.
Allen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but DeBaucherie regains guard immediately.
Allen trying to control but DeBaucherie is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBaucherie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeBaucherie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Allen is aware though and is defending well.
Allen stopping the sweep attempt from DeBaucherie.
Allen is posturing up here but DeBaucherie has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Allen tries to roll out but it's too tight and Allen has to tap! Slick submission there by DeBaucherie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lorenzo DeBaucherie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick O Teene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Teene has chosen Walk by Pantera as his entrance music. Nick O Teene will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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173 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Iverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick O Teene!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming O Teene to the mat! O Teene manages to get full guard.
O Teene looking for a guillotine here but Iverson defends easily.
O Teene is looking for a triangle but Iverson pushes his legs off easily.
Iverson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Iverson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
O Teene working for a triangle but Iverson defends it easily.
O Teene preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
O Teene is trying to control the position from the bottom.
O Teene has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Iverson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for O Teene.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Teene wants to control but Iverson postures up.
O Teene tries to improve position but can't.
Iverson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Iverson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
O Teene tries to control but Iverson manages to take his back.
Iverson is landing with strikes from the back.
Iverson controlling well, preventing O Teene from escaping the position.
Iverson tries to get the hooks in deep but O Teene pushed the leg off.
Iverson 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.
Iverson has the hooks in. O Teene is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Iverson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. O Teene is defending well but eventually Iverson manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! O Teene has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Iverson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pendragon comes to the cage accompanied by Ghostface Killah - The Champ. Graves has chosen Pastor Troy - Who Ya Gonna Call as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Pendragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Graves!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Graves scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Graves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pendragon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like James Graves has been cut.
Pendragon throws a combination that misses
and Graves counters by moving into the clinch.
Pendragon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
Pendragon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Pendragon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pendragon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Pendragon throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pendragon working hard to break the clinch.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Pendragon's head.
Pendragon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Pendragon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Graves avoids it.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pendragon.
Pendragon lands a body punch.
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pendragon.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pendragon connects with a knee to the head.
Graves lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
Pendragon is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves avoiding damage.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pendragons head.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pendragon misses with a punch on the inside.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pendragon or not.
Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pendragon breaks from the clinch.
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Pendragon tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pendragon has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves prevents a body shot from Pendragon.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pendragon working aggressively here.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
Pendragon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pendragon lands a nice shot to the body.
Pendragon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graves.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pendragon.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pendragon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Pendragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves pushes Pendragon up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
Knees to the body from Pendragon.
Graves lands a left hand.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves cracks Pendragon with a nice body shot.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pendragons head.
Nice elbow from Pendragon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Graves turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Graves manages to end up in side control.
Pendragon tries to bench press Graves off him but Graves keeps the position.
Pendragon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Graves missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Graves wants to get back to his feet.
Pendragon tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Graves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Graves throwing shots but Pendragon is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pendragon.
The fighters circle momentarily. Graves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Good work by Graves as he checks the leg kick.
Graves lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pendragon misses with a hook.
Graves clinches up with Pendragon and pushes him back against the cage.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Pendragon's head.
Pendragon has had enough of the clinch but Graves keeps him there for the moment.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Graves.
Pendragon breaks from the clinch.
Pendragon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves gets a clinch.
Pendragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pendragon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Pendragon misses
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Pendragon circles away.
Pendragon throws a sloppy head kick and Graves moves out of range easily.
Pendragon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pendragon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Graves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Graves throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pendragon misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
A left and a right from Graves both land. Nice combination.
Pendragon swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pendragon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Graves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pendragon.
Left hook, right uppercut from Graves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Graves's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Pendragon misses the target.
Pendragon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pendragon looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Pendragon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pendragon throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Graves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Graves scores with a three punch combo!
Pendragon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pendragon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Graves counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot by Graves.
Graves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Pendragon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pendragon lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
Pendragon tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Pendragon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pendragon lands a left hand.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pendragons head.
Graves is trying to stall.
Pendragon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Graves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pendragon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves is breathing heavily.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Pendragon breaks the clinch.
Pendragon throws a front kick aimed at Graves's knee but Graves avoids it well.
Graves throws a series of strikes that have Pendragon backpedaling.
Pendragon misses with a jab to the body
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Graves does no damage.
Pendragon is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pendragon's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pendragon.
Arthur Pendragon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pendragon throws a leg kick but Graves checks it.
Good shot there by Graves.
A punch combination from Graves misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves looks to land a combination. Pendragon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Graves darts in and clinches Pendragon up against the cage.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves has Pendragon pressed against the cage, preventing Pendragon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Pendragon.
Pendragon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Pendragon's head.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Pendragon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Graves blocks it with crossed arms.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Graves lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pendragon can't break the clinch.
Pendragon lands a right hand.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Pendragon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pendragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves blocks a body shot from Pendragon.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Pendragon is working Graves over against the cage.
Pendragon is trying to break the clinch but Graves is controlling him.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves pushes Pendragon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graves gets through Pendragon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pendragon lands a shoulder strike.
Pendragon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pendragon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Graves on the side of the head.
Pendragon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Graves counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Pendragon.
Pendragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
James Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Graves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pendragon is working Graves over against the cage.
Graves slowing the pace effectively.
Pendragon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pendragon misses with a punch to the body.
Pendragon lands a left hand.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Pendragon presses Graves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pendragon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Graves or not.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
Pendragon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pendragon throws a head punch that misses.
Pendragon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pendragon 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 Graves has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Graves and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pendragon throws a head kick but Graves moves out of range.
Graves displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Graves drives through and clinches with Pendragon against the cage.
Graves prevents a body shot from Pendragon.
A right handed body shot lands from Pendragon.
Pendragon blocking some punches.
Pendragon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pendragon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graves keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pendragon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Graves checks it well.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pendragon throws out the jab.
Pendragon throws a combination that misses
and Graves counters with a two punch combo.
Graves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Graves clinches up against the cage.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendragon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pendragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pendragon leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Graves's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pendragon misses with a looping right.
Graves wants to clinch up but Pendragon keeps it at a distance.
Pendragon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Graves throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Pendragon counter with a right hand.
Pendragon throws a low kick, looking for Graves's leg but Graves calmly moves out of range.
Pendragon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Graves moves into the clinch successfully.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Graves blocks an elbow strike from Pendragon.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Pendragon pushes Graves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pendragon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Pendragon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pendragon.
Graves pushes Pendragon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pendragon slowing the pace effectively.
Pendragon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graves stalling in the clinch but Pendragon improves position.
Pendragon crunches a lovely knee into Graves's ribcage.
Graves pushes Pendragon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pendragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pendragon throws a push kick but Graves slaps the foot to one side.
Arthur Pendragon is winning the standup battle so far.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Pendragon falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Graves clobbers Pendragon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pendragon misses with a combination
and Graves counters with a left and a right that stings Pendragon.
Graves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pendragon, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Pendragon takes a shot to the head.
Pendragon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Graves.
A body shot lands from Graves.
Pendragon manages to break the clinch.
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Pendragon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves is struggling to control the position.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Graves prevents a body shot from Pendragon.
Pendragon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pendragon blocks an uppercut.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Pendragon.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Graves.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pendragon can't break the clinch.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pendragon backwards.
Pendragon lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pendragon fails to land.
Pendragon pushes Graves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon manages to break the clinch.
Pendragon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Graves is able to avoid easily.
Pendragon throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Graves avoids the head kick by Pendragon.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Graves.
Graves lands with a short shot to the head.
Graves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graves just leaning against Pendragon, taking a breather.
Arthur Pendragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graves lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Pendragon fails to land.
Pendragon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pendragon tries to land knees in the clinch but Graves avoids the damage to the body.
Pendragon lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Pendragon.
Graves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Pendragon.
Pendragon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Graves.
Pendragon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice body punch from Pendragon.
Pendragon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pendragon misses with a punch on the inside.
Pendragon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pendragon.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Pendragon.
Pendragon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pendragon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pendragon breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pendragon.
Pendragon throws a nice looking combination but Graves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pendragon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
James Graves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graves connects with a jab.
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
Graves moves into range and clinches up with Pendragon.
Pendragon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Graves as the two fighters clinch.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Graves winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Graves!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artum Ruska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryce Tanner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artum Ruska!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruska.
Tanner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tanner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruska throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tanner counters with a left to the body.
Ruska tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tanner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Artum Ruska has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Tanner.
Ruska wants to clinch up but Tanner keeps it at a distance.
Tanner throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruska.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tanner, as that shot connected.
A good leg kick by Ruska.
Ruska goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tanner moves out of range as Ruska throws a body kick.
Ruska misses with a low kick.
Tanner misses with a double jab.
Ruska throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tanner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ruska.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruska with a poor takedown
and Tanner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruska tries for a takedown but Tanner circles away easily
enabling Tanner to counter with a crisp jab.
Artum Ruska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruska with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tanner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ruska thinking.
Bryce Tanner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artum Ruska.
Ruska looks gassed!
Tanner lands a with a good body shot.
Tanner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ruska doesn't seem bothered though.
Tanner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruska.
A right-left combo lands from Tanner.
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!
Tanner scores with a punch to the head.
Tanner jabs at Ruska's body.
Tanner cracks Ruska with a good jab.
Tanner dips to his left and cracks Ruska with an uppercut!
Tanner lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Ruska sprawling to the canvas. Tanner follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Ruska hang on?
Ruska is rocked!
Ruska tries to get to full guard but Tanner has control of the leg.
Tanner content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruska wants to get back to full guard.
Tanner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ruska with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tanner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruska defending well though.
Ruska wants to control but Tanner is keeping busy.
Tanner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner moves nicely into side control.
Ruska manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tanner is looking to escape.
Tanner keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ruska missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ruska is looking to take a break and control but Tanner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tanner wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
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.
Ruska seems to be working for a kimura but Tanner defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ruska closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Tanner counter with a right hand.
Ruska moves in looking to clinch but Tanner pushes him off.
Ruska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruska tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tanner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tanner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruska moves away.
Tanner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ruska tries to land a leg kick but Tanner saw it coming and moves away.
Ruska fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanner manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ruska throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ruska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruska is trying desperately to land a takedown but Tanner is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ruska.
Tanner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce Tanner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Artum Ruska's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tanner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruska circles away quickly and effectively.
Tanner misses with a looping left.
Ruska has his takedown stuffed
and Tanner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tanner misses with an uppercut. Ruska saw that one coming.
Ruska clinches but Tanner breaks the clinch
and Tanner counters with a nice body shot.
Ruska darts in trying to clinch
and Tanner counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruska wants to clinch
and Tanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruska is breathing heavily.
Tanner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruska throws a head kick but Tanner moves out of range.
Ruska swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range.
Ruska throws a right hand that Tanner ducks under and follows up with a left that Tanner also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner sizes up Ruska with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bryce Tanner is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruska gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tanner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tanner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tanner cracks Ruska with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruska walks into a left hand.
Tanner drops Ruska with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Ruska! Tanner dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryce Tanner!
Bryce Tanner retains his heavyweight title!
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