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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Travers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Galbraith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galbraith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bodies. John Galbraith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Travers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Galbraith!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galbraith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Travers manages to avoid it.
Travers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Travers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Travers is controlling the pace.
Travers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Galbraith wants to get back to his feet.
Travers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galbraith punching from the bottom.
Galbraith is in trouble now - Travers has advanced to mount!
Travers has hold of Galbraith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Galbraith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Travers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Travers looking to secure an arm triangle but Galbraith defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travers scoring with strikes but Galbraith is staying in there.
Galbraith is bucking up trying to escape but Travers cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Travers lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Galbraith hang on?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Travers controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galbraith is bucking up trying to escape but Travers cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Travers has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Galbraith's face.
Travers lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Travers 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.
Travers looking to isolate an arm here. Galbraith doesn't see it coming and as Travers extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Travers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Travers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Martin!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Martin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Martin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Martin counters with a head kick that drops Jones to the mat! Jones scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Jones is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Martin has cracked Jones with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Martin lands another huge swinging hook and Jones tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Jones, before Martin can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Martin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Van Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Gregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Van Kelly!
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, Andrei Gregor!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gregor.
Kelly scores a takedown into full mount!
Kelly prevents Gregor from getting the reversal.
Kelly is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gregor can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kelly is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gregor has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gregor!
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Gregor from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kelly wants to sweep here but Gregor controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kelly is looking for a triangle but Gregor pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kelly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gregor has managed to get both his arms back between Kelly's legs - danger averted.
Gregor is looking to stand up but Kelly won't let him.
Kelly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gregor defends well.
Gregor stopping the sweep attempt from Kelly.
Gregor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gregor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gregor tries to stand but Kelly is controlling from the bottom.
Gregor wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Gregor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kelly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gregor has managed to get both his arms back between Kelly's legs - danger averted.
Kelly looking for a guillotine here but Gregor defends easily.
Gregor is posturing up here but Kelly has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gregor tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gregor has to tap! Slick submission there by Kelly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Van Kelly!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sylvester Terkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that James Miller has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily James Miller seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sylvester Terkey!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terkey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Terkey persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
Terkey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miller did well to prevent Terkey getting side control.
Miller pushes Terkey off looking to stand but Terkey dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Terkey working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Terkey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Terkey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Miller wants to control but Terkey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Terkey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miller defends it well.
Miller wants to control but Terkey is keeping busy.
Terkey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Terkey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller regains full guard. Nicely done.
Terkey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Terkey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Terkey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miller has control of Terkey's left arm, preventing Terkey from doing any damage.
Terkey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Terkey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Terkey looking to pass the guard.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Terkey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Terkey drops back looking for a leg! Miller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miller manages to kick Terkey off! Terkey jumps back into Miller's guard.
Terkey looks gassed!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Terkey gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Terkey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller thows a big elbow that misses.
Terkey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miller is aware though and is defending well.
Miller works over Terkey with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terkey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Terkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Terkey is looking for a triangle but Miller pushes his legs off easily.
Terkey has momentary wrist control but Miller slips an elbow through the middle.
Terkey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miller forces his way into half guard.
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Terkey is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Terkey is looking for a sweep. Miller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terkey is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Terkey is looking to improve his position.
Miller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Terkey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miller decides to stand and escape the position.
Terkey tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Terkey, pushing him back against the ropes.
Terkey is working for takedown but Miller is calmly controlling the position for now.
James Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sylvester Terkey.
Terkey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Terkey avoids the damage to the body.
Terkey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Terkey doesn't manage to clinch there - Miller circles away.
Terkey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Terkey thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Miller to regain full guard.
Terkey drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miller manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Terkey has Miller in his guard.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miller chips away with some ground and pound.
Terkey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Terkey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Terkey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miller seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Terkey keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terkey has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Miller should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Terkey has tightened it up now! Miller should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sylvester Terkey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Ringo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Correa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ringo comes to the ring accompanied by Rude Boy. Eric Correa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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150 lbs
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Big heart |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Ringo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Correa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correa lands a nice hook to Ringo's body. Ringo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ringo ducks under a wild hook from Correa.
Ringo closes the distance and clinches.
Ringo has picked Correa up - he's going for a ride! Ringo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ringo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Correa is trying to control but can't.
Ringo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Correa is just riding it out for now. Ringo eventually gives up the hold.
Correa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ringo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ringo's back!
Ringo tries to roll but Correa sticks to his back.
Correa is riding his opponent, not letting Ringo buck him off.
Ringo trying to control the hands but Correa won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Correa is hanging on to Ringo's back as he tries to escape.
Correa has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ringo! Can he survive? No! He's out! Correa gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Correa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremiah Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Nelson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremiah Wood!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood is looking to clinch.
Wood shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wood stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Wood closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nelson to the mat! Nelson manages to get full guard.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Wood defends easily.
Wood would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nelson has an active guard here but Wood has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wood is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood decides to stand and escape the position.
Wood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wood looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
Nelson lands the left hand.
Wood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nelson is looking to score with low kicks.
Nelson motions for Wood to come forward. Nelson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Wood shoots in but Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nelson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nelson avoids it really well and circles away.
Wood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.
Wood shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nelson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wood gets to his feet. Nelson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wood misses with a double jab.
Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
Wood throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Wood shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nelson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wood looks gassed!
Nelson sneaks back into half guard.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nelson.
Nelson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wood is looking to stand up but Nelson won't let him.
Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Wood pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wood is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Nelson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wood tries to clinch but Nelson moves out of range.
Wood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wood slips under a jab.
Wood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nelson as he jumps to the side.
Wood feints and as Nelson raises his hands in defense, Wood changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nelson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wood tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nelson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Wood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nelson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wood tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
Wood is breathing heavily.
Nelson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is looking for a kimura here.
Nelson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wood is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Roy Nelson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Royal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royal comes to the ring accompanied by Becoming The Bull. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sammy Royal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Connor!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royal tries to clinch up but Connor circles away and keeps his distance.
Royal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Royal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Connor circles away quickly and effectively.
Connor throws a combination that misses
and Royal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Royal misses with a combination
and Connor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Royal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Connor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Royal.
Connor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Connor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Royal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Connor counters by clinching up.
Connor gets underhooks to prevent Royal's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor prevents a body shot from Royal.
Royal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Connor has him pressed against the ropes.
Royal wants to get back to striking at distance but Connor won't allow it.
Royal tries for a takedown. No joy.
Royal tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Connor manages to break the clinch.
Royal wants to clinch but Connor slips to the side
and Connor counters with a stiff right hand.
Connor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Royal thows a leg kick but Connor checks it
and Connor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Royal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Connor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Royal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Connor counters with a three punch combo that has Royal backing up. Royal nods at Connor to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royal throws a lazy head kick
and Connor counters with a straight right hand.
Royal tries for a takedown but Connor circles away easily
and Connor counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Royal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Royal is breathing heavily.
Royal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Connor counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Royal drops his hands momentarily and Connor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Connor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Royal darts in trying to clinch
and Connor counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor dips to his left and cracks Royal with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Connor.
A punch combination from Connor misses.
Connor lands an overhand right.
Royal wants to clinch but Connor slips to the side
and Connor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Royal tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Connor counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royal throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Connor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Royal's 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.
Connor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Connor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Royal is rocked!
Connor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Royal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Connor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royal ducks into an uppercut from Connor and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Connor! Jake Connor retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Esch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eye of The Tiger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Esch!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Esch as he jumps to the side.
Esch looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Esch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Esch as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Esch is defending well.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Esch's head.
Johnson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Esch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esch is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Esch defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Esch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Esch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Esch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Esch is defending well.
Esch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Esch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Esch defending well though.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Esch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johnson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Esch is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bob Johnson!
Bob Johnson is the new super heavyweight champion!
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