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VFC 61: VFC Gold PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marion Moesby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jenever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Moesby might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shipping up to Boston. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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193 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marion Moesby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Jenever!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenever drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moesby is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jenever has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jenever is putting a hurting on Moesby here, landing some big shots from side control.
Moesby takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Moesby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jenever on the ground.
Jenever in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Moesby taking a bit of punishment here - Jenever scoring with strikes.
Jenever is putting a hurting on Moesby here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jenever in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Moesby is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tom Jenever!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ahmed Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tourette Syndrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali comes to the cage accompanied by Slayer- Reign of Blood. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ahmed Ali!
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, Tourette Syndrome!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Syndrome tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Ali misses.
Ali drops his hands momentarily and Syndrome takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ali shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ali looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Syndrome is trying to get back to full guard.
Ali trying to pass the guard but Syndrome defending well.
Ali passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Syndrome can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Syndrome tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tourette Syndrome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndrome fails with an attempt to clinch.
Syndrome throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Syndrome scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ali doesn't seem bothered though.
Ali gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Syndrome taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ali has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ali misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome'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.
Ali is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Syndrome to work.
Ali misses with an elbow strike.
Ali can't break the clinch.
Syndrome'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.
Syndrome managing to block the knees to the body from Ali.
Syndrome dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Syndrome prevents the takedown attempt.
Syndrome gets underhooks to prevent Ali's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmed Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ali decides to pull guard.
Ali trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Ali keeping moving, preventing Syndrome from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome wants to pass the guard but Ali is keeping the position.
Ali is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Syndrome showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Syndrome drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ali looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ali looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ali!
Ali in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
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.
Ali looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Syndrome gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Syndrome is trying to control but can't.
Syndrome keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Syndrome trying to hold on to Ali's head to control him but Ali postures up.
Syndrome tries to get to full guard but Ali has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tourette Syndrome dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ali takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but Syndrome shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Syndrome misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ali throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Syndrome's waist but Syndrome gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ali off to one side.
Syndrome scores with a nice head shot.
Ahmed Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Syndrome looks to land a combination but Ali avoids it well.
No joy there for Syndrome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Syndrome leaves Ali with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmed Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syndrome moves into the clinch.
Syndrome stops a takedown attempt from Ali.
Ali tries to pull guard but Syndrome won't allow it.
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Syndrome swinging wilding here.
Syndrome avoids a punch combination nicely.
Syndrome lands with a cross.
Syndrome swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ali counters with a single leg into guard. Syndrome didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali is looking to stand up but Syndrome won't let him.
Syndrome seems keen to control Ali's posture.
Ali trying to control but Syndrome is working from the bottom.
Syndrome seems keen to control Ali's posture.
Syndrome looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ali wants to control from the top but Syndrome keeps moving.
Syndrome throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Ali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Syndrome swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Syndrome working a defensive guard here.
Ali wants to control from the top but Syndrome keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ali shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Syndrome but Syndrome pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Syndrome stuffs the takedown.
Ali will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome throws a one two combo.
Syndrome rushes Ali and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Syndrome.
Syndrome lands with a left to the head.
Syndrome is trying to force a seperation but Ali has the dominant position.
Syndrome slowing the pace effectively.
Syndrome cracks Ali with a nice body shot.
Syndrome lands a shot to the body.
Syndrome lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Syndrome's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Syndrome lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Syndrome misses with a two punch combination.
Syndrome throws a combination. Ali tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tourette Syndrome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ali is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Syndrome.
Ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Syndrome.
Syndrome misses with a two punch combination.
Ali shoots in looking for a takedown. Syndrome tries to sprawl out of it but Ali keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Syndrome manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Syndrome finds it's way through Ali's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Syndrome.
Syndrome is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Syndrome throws a right and a left that Ali avoids nicely.
Syndrome lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ali backs up against the cage.
Syndrome has closed the distance and engaged Ali in a clinch.
Ali stalling in the clinch but Syndrome improves position.
Syndrome lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Syndrome.
Ali gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ali trying to pass the guard but Syndrome defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Syndrome is trying to get back to full guard.
Syndrome trying to control but Ali postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tourette Syndrome showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Syndrome ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Syndrome throws a right and a left that Ali avoids nicely.
Syndrome darts in and clinches Ali up against the cage.
Ali tries to pull guard but Syndrome holds him up against the cage and eventually Ali drops back down to his feet.
Ali has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Syndrome avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Syndrome wants to stall.
Syndrome breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Syndrome.
Ali tries for a takedown but Syndrome sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmed Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syndrome throws a series of punches but Ali avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - Syndrome scores with a four punch combination!
Ali tries to clinch but Syndrome moves out of range.
Syndrome has managed to clinch.
Ali breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ali will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Syndrome.
Syndrome swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Ali counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ali wants to get up but he can't break Syndrome's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Syndrome lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ali!
Ali is trying desperately to improve position.
Syndrome throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Ali has his hands clasped together but Syndrome breaks the hold and Ali is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Syndrome!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tourette Syndrome!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Saul Reznor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Gram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reznor comes to the cage accompanied by Shook Ones by Mobb Deep. Gram is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Whom The Bell Tolls. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saul Reznor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Gram!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Reznor or perhaps it was just good defense by Gram which made him look bad.
Reznor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gram as he jumps to the side.
Reznor shoots for a takedown but Gram saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Reznor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reznor misses with a two punch combination.
Reznor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gram is fending him off so far but Reznor persists. Nope, Gram circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gram tries to clinch up.
Reznor throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznor tries to bum rush Gram with a series of wild strikes but Gram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gram lands with a hook. Reznor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Reznor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reznor moves out of range of the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Gram there.
Reznor takes the fight into the clinch.
Reznor takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznor tries to pull guard but Gram won't allow it.
Reznor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reznor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gram pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnny Gram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reznor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gram sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reznor somewhat.
Gram scores with a hook.
It looks like Saul Reznor has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Reznor.
Gram lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reznor blocks an elbow strike.
Gram has Reznor pressed against the cage.
Reznor is trying to maintain a safe position but Gram gets an underhook and turns Reznor into the cage.
Gram creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reznor's defenses.
Reznor can't break the clinch.
Reznor is working for takedown but Gram is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gram scores with a knee to the head.
Saul Reznor's cut is getting worse.
Gram comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gram is pressed up against the cage. Reznor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gram down to the mat. Gram avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gram lands with a nice body punch.
Reznor is breathing heavily.
Reznor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reznor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reznor tries to close the distance and clinch but Gram swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gram thows a body shot but no joy.
Gram lands a jab.
Gram tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reznor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reznor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reznor showed some decent athleticism there.
Gram is trying to stand back up but Reznor is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Gram dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saul Reznor's cut.
That's time! Reznor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Reznor tries to clinch
and Gram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reznor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reznor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gram counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gram.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reznor lands with a light punch inside.
Reznor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reznor stalling in the clinch but Gram improves position.
Reznor misses with the head strike.
Reznor looking for a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Gram.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gram throws an elbow but misses.
Reznor takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stalling in the clinch from Gram.
Gram gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gram comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Saul Reznor's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gram gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gram lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jeez, Saul Reznor's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Gram landing knees to the body.
Gram creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reznor's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Saul Reznor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Gram!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonka Tomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Everson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tonka Tomas had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Purple 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tonka Tomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rusty Everson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomas throws a looping overhand right but Everson ducks down to avoid it.
Everson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Tomas swinging wilding here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tomas. Everson shrugs it off though.
Tomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Everson circles away quickly and effectively.
Everson throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomas misses with a straight left.
Everson throws an overhand right that lands on Tomas's shoulder, as Tomas tries to avoid the shot.
Tomas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Everson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tomas throws a one two combo.
Tomas scores with a spinning back kick!
Everson moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomas misses with a two punch combination.
Tonka Tomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Everson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomas.
Tomas misses with a looping left.
Tomas lands with an uppercut that bounces Everson off the cage and back into rage.
Everson looks to throw the jab but Tomas is out of range.
Everson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Tomas misses.
Everson walks into a left hand.
Tomas misses with a two punch combination.
Everson dodges the punch combination from Tomas.
Tomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Everson.
Everson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tomas pinned against the cage. Tomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tomas throws a right hand that Everson ducks under and follows up with a left that Everson also avoids with ease.
Tomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Everson.
Everson throws a hook to the side of Tomas's head but Tomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Tomas.
Tomas misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonka Tomas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice jab there from Tomas.
Tomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tomas staying out of range there.
Tonka Tomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Everson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tomas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Rusty Everson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomas misses with a wild combination.
Tomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomas misses with a two punch combination.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Everson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tomas has got the better of the exchanges.
Tomas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Everson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Everson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tonka Tomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Tomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Everson.
Everson cracks Tomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tomas misses with a few strikes there.
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.
Tomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tomas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Everson closes the distance and clinches up with Tomas, looking for a takedown. Everson pushes Tomas against the cage but Tomas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Everson avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Everson misses.
Everson ducks under a wild hook from Tomas.
Everson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Everson circles away quickly and effectively.
Everson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tomas misses with a low kick.
Everson moves in looking to clinch but Tomas pushes him off.
Everson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
Everson wants to work for an arm triangle but Tomas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Everson wants to pass the guard but Tomas is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomas is pressing down on Everson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Everson wants to pass the guard but Tomas is keeping the position.
Everson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tomas working a defensive guard here.
Tomas wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonka Tomas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Everson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Everson throws a hook but Tomas blocks it.
Tomas throws a right and a left that Everson avoids nicely.
A left and a right from Tomas both land. Nice combination.
Tomas misses with the combination.
Everson is looking to clinch but Tomas is avoiding it.
Tomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Everson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomas waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Everson.
Tomas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Everson scores a takedown into full mount!
Everson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Everson prevents Tomas from getting the reversal.
Everson has hold of Tomas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tomas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everson scoring with strikes but Tomas is staying in there.
Everson lands with some strikes.
It looks like Tonka Tomas has been cut.
Tomas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Everson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tomas wants to control from the top but Everson keeps moving.
Tomas connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Everson is on top in guard.
Everson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tomas is not content to let Everson control the position.
Rusty Everson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Everson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Everson cracks Tomas with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomas is looking for a sweep.
Everson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tomas keeps working.
Tomas takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tonka Tomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tomas can't do much from the bottom here.
Tomas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Everson.
Tomas struggling a bit here.
Tomas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Everson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusty Everson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tomas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonka Tomas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Elliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Felix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Elliot might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Party Up. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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223 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole Elliot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Felix!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felix misses with a hook. Elliot ducked under it nicely.
Elliot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Felix lands a nice shot that snaps Elliot's head back.
Felix gets a clinch.
Felix works on Elliot's body with a couple of short punches.
Felix stalling against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Felix.
Elliot is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elliot is looking to break free of the clinch but Felix has double underhooks.
Elliot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Elliot misses with a knee strike.
Elliot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Elliot tries to pull guard but Felix holds him up against the cage and eventually Elliot drops back down to his feet.
Elliot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Felix.
Elliot wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Elliot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elliot is fighting off a takedown attempt but Felix is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Elliot to the mat. Elliot regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Felix sitting in guard here, content to control.
Felix postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felix's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Felix trying to control the position from guard on top but Elliot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Felix looking to sit in guard and control but Elliot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Felix has his hands on Elliot's head, controlling the position.
Felix 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 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.
Felix working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Elliot.
Elliot trying to control the position from guard on top but Felix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elliot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Felix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A clash of legs there as Felix blocks the low kick.
Elliot shoots in looking for a takedown. Felix tries to sprawl out of it but Elliot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Felix manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A cross from Felix lands.
Felix shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Elliot sprawls well. Elliot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Felix gets slowly back to his feet.
Felix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Junior Felix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Felix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elliot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elliot just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Elliot misses.
Felix closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Felix working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Elliot gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Felix throws a strike but Elliot avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Felix dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Felix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elliot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Felix counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Felix.
Elliot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Elliot keeping moving, preventing Felix from controlling successfully.
Felix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Felix trying to control but Elliot is working from the bottom.
Elliot working for a triangle but Felix defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felix throws and elbow that misses. Elliot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Felix's guard. Nice move by Elliot!
Elliot looking to pass the guard.
Felix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elliot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elliot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Elliot stays in close to Felix's body and controls the position.
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.
Elliot preventing the sweep.
Felix throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Felix trying to keep a closed guard but Elliot is proving a slippery customer.
Elliot passes Felix's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Felix wants to sweep but Elliot has passed to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Felix is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Elliot's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Elliot! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Felix has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cole Elliot!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Burgemeister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Chimpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burgemeister comes into the arena with Lil Scrappy - Head Bussa blaring out of the sound system. Chimpo has chosen Crazy Train as his entrance music. Johnny Chimpo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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184 lbs
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190 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Burgemeister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Chimpo!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chimpo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burgemeister defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Burgemeister misses the target.
A combination from Burgemeister does no damage.
Burgemeister throws a shot from downtown. Chimpo moves away and avoids it.
Chimpo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chimpo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chimpo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chimpo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Burgemeister is refusing to be controlled, as Chimpo sits in half guard.
Burgemeister is looking to control Chimpo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burgemeister avoid being mounted?
Chimpo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Burgemeister with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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.
Chimpo trying to control from half guard but Burgemeister is working away.
Burgemeister wants to get back to full guard.
Chimpo is trying to control. Burgemeister wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chimpo throws a strike but Burgemeister avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chimpo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burgemeister's guard.
Burgemeister manages to get to full guard.
Chimpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burgemeister is keeping the position for now.
Chimpo 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.
Burgemeister on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burgemeister tries to get out of the position.
Burgemeister keeping moving, preventing Chimpo from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burgemeister keeping full guard, as Chimpo tries to pass.
Chimpo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burgemeister can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chimpo controls the pace.
Chimpo wants to control from the top but Burgemeister keeps moving.
Chimpo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chimpo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burgemeister looks to land a combination but Chimpo avoids it well.
Chimpo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chimpo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burgemeister counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burgemeister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burgemeister misses with a straight left.
Chimpo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burgemeister tries to clinch there but Chimpo circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Burgemeister misses the target.
Chimpo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burgemeister misses with a hook to the body
and Chimpo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burgemeister misses the body punch
and Chimpo counters with a one-two to the body.
Chimpo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burgemeister closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chimpo lands a left hand.
Burgemeister is trying to break the clinch but Chimpo is controlling him.
Chimpo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burgemeister creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burgemeister misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chimpo.
A nice left hand lands by Burgemeister.
Burgemeister stalling in the clinch but Chimpo improves position.
Chimpo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chimpo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chimpo doesn't manage to clinch there - Burgemeister circles away.
Chimpo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burgemeister.
Chimpo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burgemeister avoids it really well and circles away.
Chimpo misses with a jab to the body
and Burgemeister connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Johnny Chimpo has been cut.
Chimpo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burgemeister's head.
Burgemeister darts in trying to clinch
and Chimpo counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid body kick from Chimpo.
Burgemeister slips a jab and a cross from Chimpo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Chimpo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Chimpo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Burgemeister tries to bum rush Chimpo with a series of wild strikes but Chimpo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burgemeister throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chimpo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burgemeister misses with a double jab
and Chimpo counters with a one-two to the body.
Chimpo fails with a takedown attempt.
Chimpo tries to clinch there but Burgemeister circles away.
Chimpo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chimpo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chimpo has closed the distance and engaged Burgemeister in a clinch.
Chimpo being controlled against the cage.
Chimpo breaks the clinch.
Burgemeister swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Chimpo to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chimpo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chimpo pushes Burgemeister up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Burgemeister wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chimpo breaks from the clinch.
Chimpo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Burgemeister in his tracks.
Chimpo swings for the body but Burgemeister moves out of range.
Chimpo connects with a body shot.
Burgemeister is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Chimpo's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Chimpo moves into the clinch.
Burgemeister wants to get back to striking at distance but Chimpo won't allow it.
Chimpo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burgemeister's efforts to push away.
Burgemeister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chimpo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burgemeister gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chimpo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Burgemeister keeping moving, preventing Chimpo from controlling successfully.
Burgemeister knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chimpo on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgemeister keeping full guard, as Chimpo tries to pass.
Chimpo is pushing down on Burgemeister's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burgemeister is fighting to maintain full guard but Chimpo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chimpo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chimpo passes to side control.
Chimpo is looking to take a break and control but Burgemeister is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimpo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chimpo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Burgemeister is trying to escape the position but Chimpo is controlling the position.
A control attempt from Burgemeister but he's now mounted!
Chimpo lands a big elbow.
Chimpo avoids the attempt from Burgemeister to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chimpo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Burgemeister can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chimpo wants to control the pace but Burgemeister is squirming around nicely.
Chimpo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Burgemeister hang on?
Chimpo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Burgemeister is bucking up trying to escape but Chimpo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Burgemeister wants to hold on but Chimpo pushes him away.
The referee warns Burgemeister that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chimpo throwing strikes here but Burgemeister is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Chimpo has hold of Burgemeister's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Burgemeister manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chimpo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burgemeister is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Chimpo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Chimpo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Chimpo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burgemeister circles away.
Chimpo misses with a wild combination.
Burgemeister tries to score with a low kick but Chimpo moves his leg out of the way.
Chimpo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chimpo is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Burgemeister. No joy for Chimpo on that attempt.
Chimpo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burgemeister.
Burgemeister misses with an uppercut. Chimpo saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgemeister throws a sloppy body shot
and Chimpo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Burgemeister's guard.
Chimpo connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnny Chimpo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burgemeister has Chimpo pulled in close to control his posture.
Chimpo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chimpo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Burgemeister is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chimpo, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgemeister wants to pass the guard but Chimpo is keeping the position.
Chimpo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chimpo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Burgemeister hang on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burgemeister is trying desperately to improve position.
Chimpo trying to control but Burgemeister is having none of it.
Burgemeister is looking to improve his position but Chimpo isn't that keen on the idea.
Chimpo goes for an armbar but Burgemeister turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Burgemeister.
Chimpo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burgemeister can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimpo has a closed guard, preventing Burgemeister from standing up.
Chimpo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burgemeister stopping the sweep attempt from Chimpo.
Burgemeister has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Chimpo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burgemeister is aware though and is defending well.
Daniel Burgemeister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Chimpo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burgemeister loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burgemeister throwing strikes but missing.
Chimpo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chimpo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burgemeister manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Chimpo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chimpo 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Chimpo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexi Taiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chilun Rassaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taiga comes into the arena with Through Gardens Of Grief, At The Gates blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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266 lbs
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275 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alexi Taiga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chilun Rassaaja!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Taiga.
Taiga is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rassaaja's half guard.
Taiga missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rassaaja pushes Taiga off and gets back to his feet.
Rassaaja checks a low kick from Taiga.
Rassaaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Taiga is just out of range.
Rassaaja keeps the fight on the outside.
Taiga throws a big shot that misses.
Taiga dives in and grabs Rassaaja's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rassaaja pushes down on Taiga's head and hops out.
Taiga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rassaaja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taiga is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rassaaja's half guard.
Taiga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rassaaja keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taiga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rassaaja gets full guard.
Taiga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rassaaja seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Taiga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rassaaja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rassaaja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rassaaja is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Taiga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taiga 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.
Taiga is in close to Rassaaja's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taiga postures up in Rassaaja's guard and throws a big left but Rassaaja blocks it.
Taiga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taiga is looking to work some ground and pound but Rassaaja has wrist control.
Taiga looking to sit in guard and control but Rassaaja gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rassaaja stands and throws Taiga's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Taiga is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rassaaja wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taiga keeps working.
Rassaaja stands up.
Taiga closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rassaaja to the mat! Rassaaja manages to get full guard.
Rassaaja wants to sweep here but Taiga controlling him for the moment.
Taiga wants to control from the top but Rassaaja keeps moving.
Taiga being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taiga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taiga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taiga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taiga throwing strikes but missing.
Taiga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taiga clinches up with Rassaaja and pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rassaaja's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taiga throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rassaaja blocks it with crossed arms.
Taiga drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rassaaja gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Taiga dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Taiga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taiga moves in looking to clinch but Rassaaja pushes him off.
Alexi Taiga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taiga misses with a few strikes there.
Taiga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rassaaja doesn't seem bothered though.
Rassaaja throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taiga counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rassaaja!
Rassaaja wants to control but Taiga is having none of it.
Taiga throwing strikes here but Rassaaja is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Taiga with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taiga throws some wild stikes that Rassaaja manages to avoid easily.
Taiga looking to ground and pound but Rassaaja is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rassaaja wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Taiga.
Taiga lands a big shot there that rocks Rassaaja but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Taiga raining down shots from the mount!
Taiga throwing strikes but Rassaaja recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Taiga misses with a head shot. Rassaaja uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rassaaja is trying to control the position but Taiga postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taiga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taiga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rassaaja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taiga is looking to work some ground and pound but Rassaaja has wrist control.
Taiga postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taiga throws a strike but Rassaaja rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rassaaja stays in close to Taiga's body and controls the position.
Taiga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taiga is working hard here to advance position.
Taiga wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rassaaja showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taiga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rassaaja's guard.
Rassaaja working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taiga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rassaaja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rassaaja trying to control the position here.
Rassaaja can't keep his opponent in guard - Taiga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Taiga dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rassaaja tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taiga throws a low kick but Rassaaja avoids it.
Taiga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Taiga wants to control but Rassaaja is keeping him busy.
Rassaaja tries to bench press Taiga off him but Taiga keeps the position.
An elbow from Taiga crashes against the mat.
Taiga creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rassaaja sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Taiga is looking to take a break and control but Rassaaja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taiga in side control, throwing shots but Rassaaja defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiga throws an elbow but Rassaaja slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rassaaja can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taiga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rassaaja is fending him off so far but Taiga persists. Nope, Rassaaja circles away and we're back to standing.
Taiga thuds a left hand into Rassaaja's body.
Rassaaja throws a body punch but Taiga moves out of range.
Taiga throws a leg kick but Rassaaja moved away.
Taiga tries to clinch there but Rassaaja circles away.
Rassaaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taiga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taiga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rassaaja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taiga looks for a takedown but Rassaaja sprawls well.
Taiga moves in looking to clinch but Rassaaja pushes him off.
Rassaaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Taiga is just out of range.
Taiga drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taiga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chilun Rassaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taiga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rassaaja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taiga postures up in Rassaaja's guard and throws a big left but Rassaaja blocks it.
Rassaaja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rassaaja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rassaaja has his foot on Taiga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taiga works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taiga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taiga throwing strikes from guard but Rassaaja blocks nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taiga moves into the clinch successfully.
Rassaaja wants to break free but Taiga has control.
Taiga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rassaaja backwards.
Rassaaja pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taiga looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rassaaja avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taiga.
Taiga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Taiga is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Taiga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rassaaja's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taiga is just content to waste time from the top position. Rassaaja takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Taiga throws a big right hand that misses.
Rassaaja has his hands on Taiga's head, controlling the position.
Rassaaja keeping full guard, as Taiga tries to pass.
Taiga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexi Taiga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taiga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexi Taiga!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Pembelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oil Slick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pembelton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hail Mary by Tupac. Slick is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Careful With That Axe Eugene. Frank Pembelton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Pembelton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oil Slick!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slick lands a nice hook to Pembelton's body. Pembelton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slick misses with a body shot.
Pembelton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slick to the mat! Slick manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Slick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pembelton wants to control from the top but Slick keeps moving.
Pembelton landing with the ground and pound.
Pembelton is looking to stand up but Slick won't let him.
Pembelton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pembelton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pembelton has managed to get both his arms back between Slick's legs - danger averted.
Slick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pembelton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick tries to free his leg and advance position but Pembelton is retaining full guard.
Slick postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pembelton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Slick, into his guard.
Slick keeping moving, preventing Pembelton from controlling successfully.
Slick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pembelton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pembelton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slick is keeping the position for now.
Slick working a defensive guard here.
Pembelton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slick trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pembelton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slick connects with a solid leg kick.
Pembelton fails with the takedown.
Slick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pembelton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Slick wants to improve his position but Pembelton is controlling well.
Pembelton trying to pass the guard but Slick defending well.
Pembelton 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.
Slick works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton looking to sit in guard and control but Slick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pembelton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Slick wants to pass the guard but Pembelton is keeping the position.
Slick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pembelton's guard.
Pembelton wants to improve his position but Slick is controlling well.
Slick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Slick prevents Pembelton from improving his position.
Pembelton looking for submissions off his back.
Slick prevents Pembelton from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Pembelton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Slick looking for a guillotine here but Pembelton defends easily.
Pembelton won't allow Slick to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pembelton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slick's head.
Slick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Pembelton dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pembelton wants to clinch up but Slick keeps it at a distance.
Slick has his takedown stuffed
and Pembelton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Slick gets full guard.
Slick 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 is looking to sweep but instead, Pembelton has passed into half guard.
Slick tries to get to full guard but Pembelton has control of the leg.
Pembelton seems to be working for a kimura but Slick defends the submission attempt.
Pembelton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pembelton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pembelton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slick defending well though.
Pembelton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Slick misses with a takedown attempt
and Pembelton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Slick's guard.
Slick working for a triangle but Pembelton defends it easily.
Slick is breathing heavily.
Pembelton forces his way into half guard.
Pembelton is trying to control the action in half guard but Slick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pembelton wants to stand up but Slick has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Pembelton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Slick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slick wants to control but Pembelton is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Slick wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slick throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Slick.
Oil Slick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pembelton fails with the takedown
and Slick counters with a single leg into guard. Pembelton didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pembelton looking for subs off his back but Slick has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pembelton has a hand on Slick's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Slick takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton tries to reverse the position but Slick maintains control.
Slick lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pembelton is trying to escape the mount.
Slick lands a nice shot to the head.
Slick pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Slick is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pembelton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Slick has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pembelton's face.
Pembelton is looking to improve his position but Slick isn't that keen on the idea.
Pembelton is in a horrible position here. Slick smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slick prevents Pembelton from getting the reversal.
Slick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pembelton is looking to get to half guard.
Slick lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Pembelton hang on?
Pembelton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pembelton is working hard here to advance position.
Slick wants to finish this one by submission but Pembelton is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Slick.
Pembelton has given up his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pembelton is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oil Slick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Slick feints and as Pembelton raises his hands in defense, Slick changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pembelton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pembelton wants to stand up but Slick is controlling him.
Slick lands a couple of elbows.
Slick tries to free his leg and advance position but Pembelton is retaining full guard.
Slick connects with a couple of short punches.
Slick cracks Pembelton with a solid left hand.
Pembelton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Slick advances to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pembelton is staying active underneath Slick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick is looking for a kimura here.
Pembelton moves into full guard.
Pembelton looking to control.
Slick sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pembelton's guard.
Slick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pembelton wants to get back to full guard.
Pembelton won't allow Slick to pass to mount.
Pembelton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton is doing well to control the position and prevent Slick from advancing to side control.
Pembelton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slick pulls his head out easily.
Pembelton trying to hold on to Slick's head to control him but Slick postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slick lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Slick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Slick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Slick looking to pass the guard.
Slick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Slick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pembelton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slick has managed to get both his arms back between Pembelton's legs - danger averted.
Pembelton has his foot on Slick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slick works his way back into a safe position though.
Pembelton keeping full guard, as Slick tries to pass.
Slick with a nice head shot there.
Pembelton keeping moving, preventing Slick from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pembelton sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pembelton moves out of range of the body kick from Slick.
Slick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pembelton with a jab.
Frank Pembelton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slick gets the takedown into side control.
Pembelton gets back to half guard.
Slick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pembelton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Slick is looking for a kimura but Pembelton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slick to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oil Slick really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pembelton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Slick wants to control but Pembelton postures up.
Pembelton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Slick has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pembelton but great work by Slick.
You can see the frustration on Pembelton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pembelton is not content to let Slick control the position.
Slick working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pembelton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Slick misses with the ground and pound.
Pembelton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Slick lands with a punch from half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slick prevents Pembelton from improving his position.
Slick is looking for a kimura but Pembelton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Slick to get the leverage.
Pembelton trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Slick there.
Slick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pembelton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slick.
Pembelton wants to control but Slick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pembelton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Slick was covering up waiting for the punch and Pembelton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Slick trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton 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.
Pembelton stopping the sweep attempt from Slick.
Pembelton passes Slick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Slick moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Slick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pembelton.
Slick working for a triangle but Pembelton defends it easily.
Pembelton stands and throws Slick's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pembelton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Slick manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Slick regains full guard. Nicely done.
Slick keeping moving, preventing Pembelton from controlling successfully.
Slick looking for a sweep. Not yet Slick, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Slick has his foot on Pembelton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pembelton works his way back into a safe position though.
Pembelton wants to get up but he can't break Slick's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Slick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pembelton is looking to work some ground and pound but Slick has wrist control.
Slick has a closed guard, preventing Pembelton from standing up.
Slick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pembelton wants to control from the top but Slick keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Oil Slick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pembelton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Slick regains half guard.
Pembelton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Slick reverses the position - he's now on top in Pembelton's guard.
Slick trying to control but Pembelton is working from the bottom.
Slick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Slick passes Pembelton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Slick is trying to control the action in half guard but Pembelton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pembelton tries to get to full guard but Slick has control of the leg.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick works his way into side control.
Pembelton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Slick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pembelton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pembelton can't do much from the bottom here.
Pembelton prevents Slick from moving into mount.
Slick in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Pembelton is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Oil Slick!
Oil Slick is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bancroft Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Topps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rothschild comes into the arena with The Light blaring out of the sound system. Bancroft Rothschild had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bancroft Rothschild!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Topps!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothschild scores with a nice head shot.
Rothschild steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Topps.
A head kick misses from Topps.
Rothschild tries a head kick but it misses.
Rothschild tried to score with a low kick but Topps checks it.
Topps checks the leg kick.
Topps cracks Rothschild with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rothschild moves into the clinch.
Topps dodges an elbow strike from Rothschild.
Topps is trying to force a seperation but Rothschild has the dominant position.
Topps drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rothschild tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Topps is trying to force a seperation but Rothschild has the dominant position.
Rothschild controlling the action here for a moment.
Topps is trying to force a seperation but Rothschild has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild scores with a shoulder strike.
Rothschild softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rothschild tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rothschild throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rothschild lands an elbow inside.
Topps breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rothschild misses with an uppercut.
Rothschild displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Topps throws out the jab.
Topps looks to throw the jab but Rothschild is out of range.
Rothschild scoring well with a low kick there.
Bancroft Rothschild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Topps throws a leg kick
and Rothschild counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rothschild wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild slips a jab from Topps.
Topps throws a hook to the side of Rothschild's head but Rothschild sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Topps with a poor takedown
and Rothschild makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rothschild throws and low kick but Topps moves out of range easily.
Topps tries to move into range but Rothschild moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rothschild throws a sloppy head kick and Topps moves out of range easily.
Topps shoots and misses
and Rothschild counters with a nice uppercut.
Bancroft Rothschild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Topps.
Rothschild is looking to clinch.
Rothschild is looking to score with low kicks.
Good exchange - Topps coming out on top.
Topps throws a big shot that misses.
Topps tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rothschild was well out of range. Poor timing from Topps.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topps is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rothschild sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rothschild misses with a head kick.
Topps connects with a nice looking jab.
Ian Topps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Topps misses the target.
Topps misses with a wild body shot.
Topps misses with a body shot.
Rothschild throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A big right from Topps misses.
Topps throws a hook but Rothschild blocks it.
Rothschild throws a head kick but Topps moves out of range.
Topps lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rothschild with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Topps misses the target.
Topps scores with a decent looking hook.
Rothschild throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Topps loads up on a big right hand but Rothschild slips the punch.
Topps is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rothschild gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Topps trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Topps in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rothschild has his hands on Topps's head, controlling the position.
Topps looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Topps trying to control but Rothschild is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bancroft Rothschild will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Topps looks to throw the jab but Rothschild is out of range.
Topps throws a jab when Rothschild was well out of range.
Topps keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rothschild throws a body kick that misses.
Topps takes a swing at Rothschild's ribcage but misses.
Rothschild moves away from the strike by Topps.
Rothschild takes one to the chin there.
Rothschild throws a sloppy body shot
and Topps counters with a stiff right hand.
Topps looks for a takedown but Rothschild sprawls well.
Topps throws a combination that misses
and Rothschild counters with a body kick.
Bancroft Rothschild is winning the standup battle so far.
Topps scores with a jab to the body.
Topps throws an overhand right that lands on Rothschild's shoulder, as Rothschild tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Topps misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Topps.
Topps misses with an uppercut. Rothschild saw that one coming.
Rothschild avoids the body shot from Topps.
Rothschild throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Topps is breathing heavily.
Topps ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rothschild moves away.
Topps thows a left - swing and a miss!
Topps throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rothschild looks to land a left hand but Topps moved out of range nicely.
Rothschild is looking to clinch but Topps is avoiding it.
Rothschild moves away from the strike by Topps.
Topps misses with an uppercut. Rothschild saw that one coming.
Topps is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rothschild.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topps takes a swing at Rothschild's ribcage but misses.
Topps throws out a loose jab but Rothschild uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Topps.
Topps waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Rothschild.
Rothschild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Topps misses the target.
Topps looks to throw the jab but Rothschild is out of range.
A head kick misses from Rothschild.
Rothschild ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Topps checks a low kick from Rothschild.
Topps moves out of range of the body kick.
Topps is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rothschild.
Topps steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rothschild. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rothschild.
Good leg kick by Rothschild there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rothschild jabs at Topps's body.
Topps tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rothschild takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rothschild ducks under a wild hook from Topps.
Rothschild lands a lovely overhand right.
Rothschild ducks under a wild hook from Topps.
Topps throws the left hand but Rothschild avoids the punch easily.
Topps with a nice cross.
Rothschild misses with a body punch
and Topps counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Topps dives in and grabs Rothschild's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rothschild pushes down on Topps's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Rothschild.
Topps swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Topps has his takedown stuffed
and Rothschild counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bancroft Rothschild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Topps.
Rothschild scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Topps moves out of range of the body kick.
Rothschild ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rothschild lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Topps misses with a combination
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Rothschild counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rothschild lands a big head kick that sends Topps tumbling to the mat! Rothschild takes a step backwards and waves Topps back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Topps is rocked!
Rothschild seems to be stalking Topps here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Topps drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bancroft Rothschild!
Bancroft Rothschild retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cohen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Season in the Abyss. This should be a great matchup!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Cohen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Cohen.
Brown wants to slow Cohen down by chopping away at his legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
Brown shoots in and bounces Cohen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cohen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cohen trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Cohen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Cohen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown pushes down on Cohen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cohen looking for submissions off his back.
Cohen is in trouble now - Brown has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown with good strikes from the mount here!
Brown lands a heavy elbow.
Cohen is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown raining down shots from the mount!
Cohen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brown working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cohen tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown dominating with strikes here.
Brown working for a submission but Cohen is keeping him at bay.
Brown prevents Cohen from getting the reversal.
Cohen wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Brown.
Brown with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Brown landing strikes from the mount and Cohen is in trouble!
Brown is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Cohen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Cohen is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to finish Cohen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cohen!
Cohen regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cohen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cohen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cohen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Cohen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cohen is keeping the position for now.
Cohen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Brown dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cohen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard.
Cohen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cohen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown working for a triangle but Cohen defends it easily.
Cohen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cohen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cohen has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Cohen from controlling successfully.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Cohen defends easily.
Cohen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Cohen from controlling successfully.
Cohen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cohen won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Cohen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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.
Brown tries to bench press Cohen off him but Cohen keeps the position.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cohen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cohen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cohen trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Cohen wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brown is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cohen, into his guard.
Cohen trying to strike off his back.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cohen is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Roy Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cohen 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.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Cohen is retaining full guard.
Cohen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown postures up in Cohen's guard and throws a big left but Cohen blocks it.
Cohen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brown uses it to pass to side control.
Cohen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Brown lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roy Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Cohen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cohen gets the takedown into side control.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Cohen keeps moving and retains side control.
Cohen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cohen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brown tries to buck Cohen off but Cohen is having none of it.
Cohen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown is pressing down on Cohen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cohen is holding on for now.
Cohen is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown stands and throws Cohen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brown lands a nice forearm strike.
Brown lands a few punches from side control.
Cohen gets back to half guard.
Cohen regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cohen wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Cohen looking for a sweep. Not yet Cohen, not yet.
Brown stands and throws Cohen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cohen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cohen trying to control from the bottom.
Brown passes the guard and advances to mount!
Roy Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cohen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cohen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cohen parries the strikes from Brown easily there. Brown is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cohen to escape.
Cohen is not content to let Brown control the position.
Cohen struggling a bit here.
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.
Cohen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Brown trying to control the position but Cohen is working away.
Cohen is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown throws a strike aimed at the side of Cohen's head but Cohen avoids it well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cohen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lawrence Cohen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cohen looking to control.
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cohen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Cohen's legs - danger averted.
Brown is in close to Cohen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Brown!
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