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VFC 51: Slick vs. Cookie PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phil Ivey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Topps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Ivey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Ivey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Topps!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Topps.
Topps throws a hook but Ivey blocks it.
A lazy left from Topps finds it's target.
Ivey lands a nice looking body kick.
Ivey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Topps.
Jab from Topps.
Ivey moves in looking to clinch but Topps pushes him off.
Topps misses with a few strikes there.
Topps keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivey ducks under a wild hook from Topps.
Topps avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ian Topps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ivey avoids the head kick by Topps.
Ivey staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Topps.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Topps.
Ivey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topps scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Phil Ivey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Topps keeps the fight on the outside.
Topps misses with a looping left.
Ivey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ivey moves out of range of the strikes.
Topps ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivey moves away.
Topps swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Topps shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ivey defends it nicely.
Ivey moves in looking to clinch but Topps pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Topps throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ivey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Topps might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topps stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ivey.
Topps looks gassed!
Ivey throws a head kick that misses.
Topps tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivey was well out of range. Poor timing from Topps.
Topps works over Ivey's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Topps with a nice cross.
Topps gets the takedown into side control.
Ivey manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Topps looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ivey wants to take a breather but Topps is having none of it.
Ivey is looking for a kimura here.
Ivey trying to control from half guard but Topps is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Topps has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ivey is working away from the top position though.
Ivey tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Topps.
Topps tries to roll over but Ivey keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Topps misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivey.
Ivey closes the distance and pushes Topps back into the cage.
Ivey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ivey lands a knee to the head.
Ivey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Topps's efforts to push away.
Ivey slows down the pace here.
Topps wants to break free but Ivey has control.
Ivey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Topps avoiding damage as Ivey throws knees to the body.
Ivey controlling the action here for a moment.
Topps blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ian Topps will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Topps lands a nice shot to the body.
Phil Ivey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Topps.
Topps misses with a jab, cross combination.
Topps misses the jab.
Ivey is looking to clinch but Topps is avoiding it.
Ivey tries to clinch up but Topps circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ivey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Topps. That did some damage!
Topps darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ivey dodges the punch combination from Topps.
Ivey dodges the punch combination from Topps.
Ivey tries to clinch but Topps is having none of it.
Topps wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topps throws an overhand right that lands on Ivey's shoulder, as Ivey tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Topps.
Ivey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Topps throws a sloppy head kick
and Ivey counters with a head kick. That will keep Topps thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Topps connects with a right hand. Ivey shakes it off.
Ivey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ivey throws a sloppy head kick and Topps moves out of range easily.
Topps throws a lazy right hand but Ivey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ivey needs to keep his hands up - Topps had a free shot at his head there.
Ivey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ivey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Topps.
Topps cracks Ivey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Topps fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topps lands a jab.
A big left from Topps misses.
Ivey doesn't manage to clinch there - Topps circles away.
Ivey tries to clinch up but Topps circles away and keeps his distance.
Ivey tries to clinch there but Topps circles away.
Topps throws a hook but Ivey avoids it easily.
Topps swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivey.
Good standup being displayed there by Topps as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivey tries a head kick but it misses.
Topps lands a slapping body shot.
Topps misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topps scores with a punch to the head.
Topps misses with an uppercut. Ivey saw that one coming.
Topps scores with the left hand. Ivey knows he should have avoided that one.
Topps misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Topps shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ivey pinned against the cage. Ivey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Topps is breathing heavily.
Topps fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ivey on the side of the head.
Topps with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Topps throws a body punch but Ivey moves out of range.
Topps gets a takedown into half guard.
Ivey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivey wants to get back to his feet but Topps is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Topps won't allow Ivey to sweep him here.
Ivey is trying to keep Topps in close.
Ivey can't keep his opponent in guard - Topps advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ivey pushes Topps off looking to stand but Topps dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice strikes from Topps there.
Topps passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ivey!
Topps moves to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Topps showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ivey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Topps fails with a takedown attempt.
Ivey ducks under a wild hook from Topps.
Topps misses with a hook. Ivey ducked under it nicely.
Topps misses with a takedown attempt - Ivey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ivey staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Topps.
Ivey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Topps.
Ivey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Topps bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ivey's head backwards.
Topps takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some wild striking there from Topps.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topps looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivey is just out of range.
Topps connects with a looping right hand.
Ivey moves in looking to clinch but Topps pushes him off.
Topps swings for the body but Ivey moves out of range.
Ivey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Topps paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ian Topps seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Topps throws a looping overhand right but Ivey ducks down to avoid it.
Ivey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ivey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ivey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Topps thows a body shot but no joy.
Topps loads up on a big right hand but Ivey slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Topps swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivey.
Ivey ducks under a wild hook from Topps.
Ivey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ivey doesn't manage to clinch there - Topps circles away.
Ivey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Topps falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ivey counters with a nice kick to the body.
Topps throws a lazy head kick
and Ivey counters with a good, hard body kick but Topps shrugs it off.
Ivey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ivey lands with a kick to the temple. Topps shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ivey throws a leg kick which misses Topps's front leg but catches the back leg as Topps tries to avoid it.
Ivey tries to close the distance and clinch but Topps swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivey tries to clinch there but Topps circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topps is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivey.
Ivey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ivey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Topps paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ivey slips under a jab from Topps.
Ivey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Topps steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ivey. That one must have hurt.
Ivey is looking to clinch but Topps is avoiding it.
Ivey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ivey tries to clinch there but Topps circles away.
Ivey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ivey throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ivey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ivey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ivey wants to clinch.
Topps scores with a jab. Ivey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Phil Ivey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivey tries to clinch there but Topps circles away.
Ian Topps is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Topps drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ivey tries to bench press Topps off him but Topps keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivey gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ivey trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Ivey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Topps 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Topps!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Druff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Oswald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oswald has chosen Bathory-Blood, Fire, Death as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Druff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Oswald!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oswald darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Dan Druff has been cut.
Oswald tries to clinch there but Druff circles away.
Oooh a lovely combination from Oswald sends Druff down but not out. Oswald dives into side control looking to finish.
Druff is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Druff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oh Druff is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oswald happy to just control the position for now.
Druff seems to have got his legs back now.
Druff is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Druff is working hard here to advance position.
Oswald decides to stand back up.
Oswald lands a brutal head kick. Druff looks out on his feet and Oswald throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Roger Oswald!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samart Payakaroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunson Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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Granite chin |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samart Payakaroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bunson Turner!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner misses with a head kick.
Turner throws a body punch but Payakaroon moves out of range.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Payakaroon is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
A big right from Turner misses.
Turner lands with a cross.
Payakaroon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Payakaroon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
A big right from Turner misses.
Turner drops Payakaroon with a beautiful combination! Payakaroon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Turner is looking for the KO!
Payakaroon is rocked!
It looks like Samart Payakaroon has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Payakaroon looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Payakaroon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Payakaroon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Payakaroon saw that one coming.
Bunson Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Payakaroon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Payakaroon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turner misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Payakaroon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner looks to land a left hand but Payakaroon moved out of range nicely.
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Payakaroon wants to clinch.
Turner throws a hook but Payakaroon blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Turner.
Payakaroon tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Turner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Payakaroon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Turner tries to break free but Payakaroon pushes him back against the cage.
Payakaroon lands a damaging elbow.
Payakaroon lands an elbow inside.
Payakaroon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Turner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Payakaroon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Payakaroon landing knees to the head.
Payakaroon missing with knees to the body.
Payakaroon tries to stall but Turner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Payakaroon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
Payakaroon sizes up Turner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payakaroon manages to avoid it.
Turner waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Payakaroon.
Nice straight punches there by Turner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turner.
Payakaroon wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Payakaroon is just out of range.
Payakaroon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Payakaroon controlling the action here for a moment.
Turner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Payakaroon.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Payakaroon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Payakaroon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Payakaroon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turner's defenses.
Payakaroon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the head but Turner blocks with his arms.
Turner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turner wants to get back to striking at distance but Payakaroon won't allow it.
Turner presses Payakaroon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turner avoids it.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Payakaroon is breathing heavily.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the head but Turner blocks with his arms.
Payakaroon managing to block the knees to the body from Turner.
Turner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Payakaroon prevents Turner from breaking the clinch.
Payakaroon lands a damaging elbow.
Payakaroon scores with a knee to the head.
Turner digs a right hand into Payakaroon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Payakaroon's gas tank.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage.
Payakaroon misses with a knee to the head.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Turner tries to circle away but Payakaroon has him pinned against the cage.
Turner working hard to break the clinch.
Turner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Payakaroon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunson Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Turner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Payakaroon doesn't seem phased though.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Payakaroon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turner lands with a kick to the temple. Payakaroon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Turner cracks Payakaroon with an open hand slap.
Payakaroon dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Payakaroon slips a straight right by Turner.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payakaroon shoots in for a double leg but Turner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Payakaroon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payakaroon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner drops Payakaroon with a beautiful combination! Payakaroon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Turner is looking for the KO!
Oh Payakaroon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bunson Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon seems to have got his legs back now.
Turner is looking to chop away at Payakaroon's legs.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Payakaroon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Samart Payakaroon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner misses with a leg kick
and Payakaroon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Turner looks to land a combination but Payakaroon avoids it well.
Turner swinging wilding here.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Payakaroon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon lands a lovely overhand right.
Payakaroon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Payakaroon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Turner's face.
Payakaroon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Payakaroon misses with a knee strike.
Payakaroon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turner can't break the clinch.
Turner working hard to break the clinch.
Turner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Turner.
Turner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Payakaroon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Payakaroon connects with a knee to the head.
Turner tries to circle away but Payakaroon has him pinned against the cage.
Good body shot from Turner.
Payakaroon 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.
Turner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Payakaroon.
Turner taking a breather.
Turner managing to block the knees to the body from Payakaroon.
Turner slows down the pace here.
Turner avoiding damage as Payakaroon throws knees to the body.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Payakaroon is controlling him.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Turner in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Payakaroon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Payakaroon keeps control of Turner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Payakaroon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turner is defending well for now.
Turner digs a right hand into Payakaroon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Payakaroon's gas tank.
Turner blocks an elbow strike from Payakaroon.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Payakaroon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turner's brow.
Turner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turner tries to break the clinch but Payakaroon is controlling the position.
Turner has Payakaroon pushed against the cage.
Turner blocks the elbow strike.
Turner wants to get back to striking at distance but Payakaroon won't allow it.
Payakaroon misses with an elbow over the top.
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.
Turner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Payakaroon is defending well for now.
Payakaroon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Payakaroon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Payakaroon keeps control of Turner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Payakaroon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Turner avoiding damage as Payakaroon throws knees to the body.
Turner scores a nice knee to the body.
Turner can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Turner lands a body shot.
Turner avoiding damage as Payakaroon throws knees to the body.
Payakaroon keeps control of Turner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payakaroon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Payakaroon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunson Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samart Payakaroon's cut.
That's time! Payakaroon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Turner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payakaroon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turner wants to get back to striking at distance but Payakaroon won't allow it.
Payakaroon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Turner displaying some good clinch control by pressing Payakaroon up against the cage.
Turner tries to break free but Payakaroon pushes him back against the cage.
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Payakaroon blocks a jab.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Payakaroon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Payakaroon jabs at Turner's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Payakaroon slips under a jab from Turner.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner lands a jab-cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payakaroon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payakaroon's hands.
Turner is looking to chop away at Payakaroon's legs.
Payakaroon slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Turner throws a leg kick but Payakaroon checks it.
Turner swinging wilding here.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turner misses the jab.
Turner misses with a double jab.
A big right from Turner misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Payakaroon tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Payakaroon.
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Payakaroon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Payakaroon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner lands a two punch combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turner.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Payakaroon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Payakaroon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Turner can't break the clinch.
Payakaroon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage.
Payakaroon lands an elbow inside.
Payakaroon prevents Turner from breaking the clinch.
Turner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Payakaroon prevents Turner from breaking the clinch.
Turner tries to circle away but Payakaroon has him pinned against the cage.
Payakaroon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Turner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Payakaroon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Payakaroon lands a knee to the body.
Payakaroon landing knees to the head.
Payakaroon lands a nice elbow.
Payakaroon connects with a knee to the head.
Turner has had enough of the clinch but Payakaroon keeps him there for the moment.
Payakaroon lands a knee to the head.
Samart Payakaroon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turner wants to break free but Payakaroon has control.
Payakaroon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Turner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Turner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Payakaroon lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Turner.
Payakaroon working Turner over with knees to the body.
Payakaroon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Turner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Turner pushes off an throws an elbow but Payakaroon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Payakaroon keeps control of Turner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Payakaroon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turner tries to break free but Payakaroon pushes him back against the cage.
Payakaroon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turner's efforts to push away.
Payakaroon misses with a knee to the head.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Payakaroon is controlling him.
Payakaroon misses with a knee to the head.
Payakaroon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turner.
Turner works on Payakaroon's body with a couple of short punches.
Payakaroon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Turner wants to stall.
Turner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage.
Bunson Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice elbow from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Samart Payakaroon.
I think Turner 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunson Turner!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Halperin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Bleekwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halperin comes to the cage accompanied by I am going to kill you (with the help of Muno). Daniel Halperin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Halperin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Bleekwood!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bleekwood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bleekwood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Bleekwood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Some wild striking there from Bleekwood.
Halperin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bleekwood circles away.
Bleekwood throws a nice looking combination but Halperin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halperin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bleekwood is trying to stand up here but Halperin is controlling him well.
Halperin is trying for a kimura here. Bleekwood looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Halperin wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Halperin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klein East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Felix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). East comes to the cage accompanied by Cold as Ice- M.O.P.. This should be fireworks!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klein East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Felix!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by East. That's going to slow Felix down.
Felix fails with an attempt to clinch.
East throws a hook to the side of Felix's head but Felix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
East scores with a crisp jab that stopped Felix in his tracks.
It looks like Junior Felix has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from East.
East shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
East thows a huge punch but Felix dodges it nicely.
Felix avoiding damage under a succession of punches from East.
East working over Felix with some ground and pound. Felix looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Felix is looking for a sweep. East is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
East is working for a submission of some sort.
Felix trying to control from the bottom.
East looks to land a strike but Felix avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Felix seems keen to control East's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East lands a couple of digs.
Felix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from East.
East throws a strike but Felix rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Felix is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
East looking to hit a scissor sweep but Felix is one step ahead there.
Felix's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Felix won't allow East to get back to his feet.
East trying to strike off his back.
East controls Felix momentarily but Felix frees himself.
Felix trying to control but East is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now East is on top in guard.
East postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Felix is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of East, into his guard.
East is looking for a triangle here but Felix uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Felix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
East wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
East tries to bench press Felix off him but Felix keeps the position.
Felix works to advance to full mount. East defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
East can't escape the position.
Felix raining down shots from the mount!
Felix sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
East is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felix lands with some strikes.
Felix controlling the pace for now.
I looks like Felix might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Felix's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
East is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klein East dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Felix's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab from East.
East scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
East is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Felix.
East throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Felix takes a swing at East's ribcage but misses.
East drops Felix with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Felix looks back up at him and smiles so East waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Felix is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by East.
Felix is still on wobbly legs! Can East finish him?
East lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Felix - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for East!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Klein East!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Chimpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chimpo has chosen Crazy Train 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Chimpo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Chimpo.
Chimpo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Johnny Chimpo has been cut.
Chimpo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chimpo.
Chimpo has managed to clinch.
Chimpo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones works Chimpo's body with a nice hook.
Chimpo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chimpo is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Chimpo is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Chimpo cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimpo wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chimpo preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chimpo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Donk. Jones catches Chimpo right on the button with a cross.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones misses with a hook. Chimpo ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Chimpo is rocked!
Chimpo clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Chimpo is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Chimpo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Chimpo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chimpo seems to have recovered his senses.
Chimpo darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Chimpo keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chimpo manages to break the clinch.
Chimpo misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimpo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a body punch but Chimpo moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
That has opened up Johnny Chimpo's cut even more.
Chimpo clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chimpo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chimpo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chimpo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chimpo lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Jones lands with a cross.
Chimpo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chimpo trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones trying to hold on to Chimpo's head to control him but Chimpo postures up.
Chimpo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chimpo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chimpo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chimpo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jones to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Chimpo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jones pulls down on the head and he's put Chimpo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Everson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Liddell might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Go Ninja- Vanilla Ice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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217 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rusty Everson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell knocks Everson to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Rusty Everson has been cut.
Everson is looking to reverse the position.
Liddell tries to advance to mount but can't.
Liddell trying to control the position but Everson is working away.
Everson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Liddell trying to control from half guard but Everson is working away.
Liddell misses with a head shot. Everson uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liddell passes Everson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Liddell trying to control from half guard but Everson is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everson is looking for a sweep. Liddell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Everson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Everson.
Everson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Everson is trying to control the position but Liddell postures up.
Liddell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Everson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liddell as he jumps to the side.
Everson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Everson looks gassed!
Everson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Liddell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liddell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Liddell thows a body kick. Everson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Liddell lands a with a good body shot.
A big head kick from Liddell and Everson is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Everson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell stays in close to Everson's body and controls the position.
Liddell gets to his feet. Everson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Everson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liddell lands with a shot to the body.
Liddell lands a nice shot to the body.
Liddell connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Everson to the floor! Liddell dives in looking for the finish!
Liddell is trying to control the action in half guard but Everson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Everson is trying to maintain the position but Liddell is very close to passing his half guard.
Everson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Everson wants to get back to full guard.
Liddell is just content to waste time from the top position. Everson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Liddell trying to control but Everson is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Everson with that takedown attempt.
Everson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lyoto Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Everson.
Liddell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Everson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Liddell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice body punch from Liddell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liddell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Liddell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Liddell thumps Everson with a low kick.
Liddell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liddell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Liddell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Everson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Everson needs to keep his hands up - Liddell had a free shot at his head there.
Lyoto Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Liddell.
Everson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Everson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Everson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Liddell is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Everson.
Liddell works Everson's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Liddell.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Everson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Liddell lands a head kick. Everson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Liddell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Liddell is looking to wear down Everson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fight stays on the outside here - Everson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Liddell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Everson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Liddell throws a head kick that Everson semi-blocks.
Everson shoots in but no luck this time.
Liddell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Liddell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Everson looks for a takedown but Liddell sprawls well.
Liddell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Everson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Liddell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Liddell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Everson at a distance.
Liddell scores with a shot to the body.
Liddell scores with a one two! Everson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Liddell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Liddell.
Everson takes one on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Everson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liddell as he jumps to the side.
Lyoto Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Everson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Everson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Liddell scores with a body shot.
Everson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Liddell lands a with a good body shot.
Liddell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Everson's calf.
Liddell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Liddell works over Everson's head and body with a nice combination.
Everson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liddell clobbers Everson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Liddell lands a high kick!
Everson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liddell defends it nicely.
Liddell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Everson if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Liddell. That one must have hurt.
Liddell lands a high kick!
A head kick from Liddell lands but Everson takes it in his stride.
Liddell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Everson can do to turn this around?
Everson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Everson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Liddell as he avoids it easily.
Liddell lands with a nice combination. Everson backs away looking to recover.
A good leg kick by Liddell.
A good leg kick by Liddell.
Liddell lands a with a good body shot.
Liddell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Liddell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Liddell swinging wilding here.
Everson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Liddell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liddell but Liddell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Liddell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lyoto Liddell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Liddell. That's going to slow Everson down.
Everson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Liddell.
Liddell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Liddell connects with a nice looking jab.
Liddell throws a nice head kick!
Liddell lands with an overhand left.
Liddell misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Liddell.
Everson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Liddell.
Liddell punishes Everson's body with a nice straight punch.
Liddell's corner calls for a 1-2. Liddell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Everson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Liddell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Everson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Everson wants to pass the guard but Liddell is keeping the position.
Liddell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Everson is one step ahead there.
Everson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Everson throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Everson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Liddell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Everson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Liddell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Everson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Liddell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Everson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Liddell connects with a high kick.
Liddell lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddell scores with a jab to the body.
Everson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Liddell.
Liddell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liddell connects with a body shot.
Liddell connects with a high kick.
Everson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Liddell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liddell scores with a kick to the body.
Liddell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A solid body kick from Liddell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell connects with a high kick.
Lyoto Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Liddell. Everson shrugs it off though.
Everson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Everson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Liddell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Everson. That did some damage!
Everson shoots for a takedown but Liddell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Everson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Liddell defends it nicely.
Everson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Liddell digs a good body shot into Everson's ribs.
Liddell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Everson at a distance.
Liddell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liddell lands with a nice body kick.
Everson closes the distance and clinches up with Liddell, looking for a takedown. Everson pushes Liddell against the cage but Liddell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lyoto Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Everson.
Everson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liddell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Liddell lands a body shot.
Liddell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Liddell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Liddell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Liddell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Liddell lands a body shot.
Everson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Liddell finds it's way round the side to connect with Everson's head.
Liddell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Everson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liddell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Liddell scores with a jab to the head.
Everson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Liddell looks to land a combination. Everson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Liddell.
Liddell lands a head kick. Everson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Liddell punishes Everson's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Everson shoots in for a takedown but Liddell shows good takedown defense.
Lyoto Liddell is winning the standup battle so far.
Liddell lands with a nice body punch.
Everson fails with a takedown attempt.
Liddell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Everson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liddell stuns Everson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rusty Everson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liddell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Liddell stuns Everson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Liddell lands a nice looking body kick.
Liddell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Liddell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Liddell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liddell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Everson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Liddell.
Liddell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Liddell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Everson's head.
Everson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Liddell. That one must have hurt.
Liddell connects with a high kick.
Liddell lands a high kick!
Everson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Everson tries to clinch up but Liddell circles away and keeps his distance.
Everson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Liddell avoids it really well and circles away.
Liddell throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liddell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Liddell lands a head kick. Everson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Liddell connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Liddell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Liddell, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:25
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Liddell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chilun Rassaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chilun Rassaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Grey!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Grey with that takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Rassaaja. That snapped Grey's head back.
It looks like John Grey has been cut.
Grey tries to score with a low kick but Rassaaja moves his leg out of the way.
Grey tries a head kick but it misses.
Grey throws a head kick but Rassaaja moves out of range.
Rassaaja throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grey.
Rassaaja lands a nice hook to Grey's body. Grey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grey looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rassaaja throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rassaaja throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Grey tumbling to the canvas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grey has a closed guard, preventing Rassaaja from standing up.
Rassaaja not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Grey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grey has an active guard here but Rassaaja has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey won't allow Rassaaja to pass to mount.
Grey tries to get to full guard but Rassaaja has control of the leg.
Grey gets back to full guard.
Rassaaja is stalling in the full guard.
Grey throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rassaaja escapes and throws Grey's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey tries to control but Rassaaja manages to take his back.
Rassaaja is hanging on to Grey's back as he tries to escape.
Rassaaja is trying to stick to Grey's back but Grey is turning into Rassaaja. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rassaaja's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Grey.
Grey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rassaaja is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grey, into his guard.
Grey keeping moving, preventing Rassaaja from controlling successfully.
Rassaaja has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rassaaja trying to control but Grey is working from the bottom.
Grey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rassaaja is aware though and is defending well.
Rassaaja is looking to stand up but Grey won't let him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grey throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chilun Rassaaja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Grey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rassaaja scores with a decent looking hook.
Rassaaja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grey can do to turn this around?
Grey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rassaaja counters with a nice uppercut.
Grey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grey closes the distance and clinches up with Rassaaja, looking for a takedown. Grey pushes Rassaaja against the cage but Rassaaja circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rassaaja throws out the jab.
Rassaaja takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Chilun Rassaaja has been cut.
Rassaaja scores with a jab to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rassaaja takes a swing at Grey's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grey, right into the meat.
Grey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rassaaja.
Grey throws a body kick that misses.
Grey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rassaaja leaves Grey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rassaaja lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grey circles away quickly and effectively.
Chilun Rassaaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rassaaja is trying to defend but Grey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey is working for a kimura but Rassaaja is defending it quite comfortably.
Grey is breathing heavily.
Grey stops Rassaaja from getting back to his feet.
Grey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rassaaja blocking the ground and pound attempt from Grey.
Rassaaja trying to control from the bottom.
Grey thows a huge punch but Rassaaja dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rassaaja reverses the position - he's now on top in Grey's guard.
Grey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rassaaja misses the shot to the body.
Rassaaja takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A swing and a miss from Rassaaja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rassaaja misses with a double jab.
Grey slips under a jab from Rassaaja.
Grey misses with a head kick.
Rassaaja tries to bum rush Grey with a series of wild strikes but Grey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grey blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rassaaja.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chilun Rassaaja dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rassaaja throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grey counters with an inside leg kick.
Rassaaja jabs Grey right on the nose. Grey blinks but takes it well.
Grey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rassaaja's head.
Grey is working for a submission of some sort.
Grey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rassaaja is looking to control Grey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rassaaja avoid being mounted?
Rassaaja pushes Grey off looking to stand but Grey dives back in and keeps control.
Rassaaja wants to improve his position but Grey is controlling well.
Grey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rassaaja doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Grey.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Grey misses with a head kick.
John Grey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Grey shoots in but Rassaaja avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rassaaja misses with a looping left.
A punch lands to the side of Grey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grey scores with a spinning back kick!
Chilun Rassaaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rassaaja comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rassaaja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rassaaja checks a leg kick.
Rassaaja misses with an uppercut.
Rassaaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey avoids a kick to the body.
Grey throws a head kick but Rassaaja moves out of range.
Grey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rassaaja.
Grey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rassaaja.
Grey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rassaaja counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice jab there from Rassaaja.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chilun Rassaaja.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rassaaja, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chilun Rassaaja!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Reznor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reznor has chosen Shook Ones by Mobb Deep as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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173 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saul Reznor!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edgar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reznor counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Edgar!
Reznor throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Edgar because Reznor loaded up on that one.
Edgar really wants to buck Reznor off and get back to his feet.
Reznor throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Edgar because Reznor loaded up on that one.
Reznor goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Edgar turns into him and now he's in Reznor's guard.
Edgar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Edgar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Reznor misses with a combination
and Edgar makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Reznor really felt that one!
Reznor gets a clinch.
Edgar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Edgar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank Edgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Reznor misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar tries to clinch but Reznor moves away
and Reznor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Edgar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reznor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edgar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reznor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Edgar is trying to stand back up but Reznor is controlling him
Reznor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reznor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reznor trying to mount his opponent but Edgar defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznor passes the guard and advances to mount!
Edgar is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Edgar is squirming around, avoiding Reznor's attempts to control the action.
Reznor with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edgar is trying to stand.
Edgar tries to buck Reznor off but Reznor takes his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznor has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Edgar is breathing heavily.
Edgar has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Reznor throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Reznor tries to get the hooks in deep but Edgar pushed the leg off.
Edgar holding both Reznor 's hands and preventing any damage.
Reznor has his opponent's back but Edgar is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Reznor.
Edgar misses with a double jab
and Reznor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznor gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Edgar is trying to stand.
Reznor is trying for a kimura here. Edgar looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Reznor wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saul Reznor!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oil Slick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fortune Cookie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slick comes into the arena with Careful With That Axe Eugene blaring out of the sound system. Cookie has chosen . as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fortune Cookie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oil Slick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fortune Cookie!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Slick.
Cookie tries to close the distance and clinch but Slick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cookie leaves Slick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cookie misses with a hook.
Slick throws a head kick that misses.
Slick tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cookie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slick somewhat.
Slick looks to land a body kick but Cookie moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slick scores with a spinning back kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oil Slick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cookie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cookie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slick has managed to get both his arms back between Cookie's legs - danger averted.
Cookie trying to control the position.
Slick trying to control the position from guard on top but Cookie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slick postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cookie is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Slick, into his guard.
Slick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Slick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Slick is breathing heavily.
Slick throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cookie uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cookie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cookie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Slick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cookie is looking to take a break and control but Slick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slick regains half guard.
Slick is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Cookie pulls his head out easily.
Cookie trying to control from half guard but Slick is working away.
Cookie wants to free his trapped foot but Slick is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slick trying to hold on to Cookie's head to control him but Cookie postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cookie.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cookie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cookie leaves Slick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fortune Cookie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cookie moves out of range as Slick throws a body kick.
Cookie gets caught flat footed, as Slick shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slick postures up in Cookie's guard and throws a big left but Cookie blocks it.
Cookie keeping moving, preventing Slick from controlling successfully.
Cookie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oil Slick dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Slick 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.
Cookie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cookie is trying to control the position but Slick postures up.
Slick looking to sit in guard and control but Cookie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cookie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slick is trying to keep Cookie in close.
Slick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cookie defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick has an active guard here but Cookie has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cookie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Slick is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cookie raining down shots from the mount!
Slick bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cookie 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.
Slick pushes down on Cookie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cookie is looking for a sweep. Slick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slick is thwarting Cookie's attempts to control the position.
Slick in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cookie tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Slick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oil Slick!
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