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MMM 41: Smith vs. Yama PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cobra Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Silva looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cobra Gracie!
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, Marcus Silva!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cobra Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to clinch.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silva.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gracie's brow.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Silva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silva lands an elbow inside.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
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.
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Nice elbow from Silva.
Gracie wants to break free but Silva has control.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
The referee calls for Silva to work.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silva.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to buck Gracie off.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie has hold of Silva's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Silva tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gracie cranks the arm and Silva screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Silva, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Cobra Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Tepes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Nixon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Tepes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Nixon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tepes working over Nixon with some ground and pound. Nixon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tepes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nixon is trying to maintain the position but Tepes is very close to passing his half guard.
Tepes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nixon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tepes is working away from the top position though.
Tepes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Tepes there.
Tepes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tepes controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon trying to hold on to Tepes's head to control him but Tepes postures up.
Tepes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tepes slips a nice elbow through Nixon's hands, connecting with Nixon's forehead.
Tepes is nestled in close to Nixon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tepes trying to pass the guard but Nixon defending well.
Nixon is looking for a sweep. Tepes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tepes connects with a nice short shot to Nixon's temple.
Nixon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon is trying to maintain the position but Tepes is very close to passing his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tepes connects with a nice short shot to Nixon's temple.
Tepes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tepes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nixon taking some punishment here, with Tepes in his half guard.
Nixon looks gassed!
Tepes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tepes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tepes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nixon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tepes scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tepes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nixon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tepes decides to return to a standing position.
Nixon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tepes counters with a shoot takedown. Nixon fights it but they end up in guard.
Tepes looking to pass the guard.
Tepes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes distracts Nixon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tepes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tepes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tepes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tepes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nixon with a poor takedown
and Tepes counters with a takedown into side control.
Tepes working the body and head with strikes.
Tepes content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tepes working the body and head with strikes.
Tepes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tepes advances nicely into full mount.
Tepes working Nixon over with strikes here.
Tepes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nixon is rocked!
Tepes with the ground and pound from mount.
Nixon is still in real trouble! Can Tepes finish him?
A big strike lands for Tepes! That's really hurt Nixon and he's turned his back - Tepes keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Tepes jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Is Ku Kone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Is Ku Kone!
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, Ippo Makunouchi!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Makunouchi is trying to defend but Kone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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.
Makunouchi wants to improve his position but Kone is controlling well.
Makunouchi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kone.
Kone moves nicely into side control.
Makunouchi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kone.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kone stands up.
Makunouchi gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi breaks the clinch.
Makunouchi clinches up against the cage.
Kone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makunouchi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Makunouchi gets control of Kone's arms and successfully pulls guard. Makunouchi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makunouchi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kone is one step ahead there.
Kone wants to pass the guard but Makunouchi is keeping the position.
Makunouchi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kone wanted to stand there but Makunouchi had control of the position.
Kone 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Is Ku Kone wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A low kick from Makunouchi misses
and Kone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Makunouchi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kone just stands there and leans against the cage.
Makunouchi working hard to break the clinch.
Makunouchi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makunouchi swivels and escapes.
Makunouchi slaps away a takedown attempt from Kone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Is Ku Kone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makunouchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi closes the distance and pushes Kone back into the cage.
Kone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makunouchi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kone counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Makunouchi!
Kone controlling from mount.
Kone with a couple of short strikes.
Kone looking to control but Makunouchi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Makunouchi taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kone controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makunouchi wants to control but Kone is having none of it.
Kone working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Makunouchi is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Is Ku Kone 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.
Kone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Makunouchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makunouchi moves into the clinch successfully.
Makunouchi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kone just stands there and leans against the cage.
The referee calls for Makunouchi to work.
Kone lands a knee to the head.
Kone has Makunouchi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kone pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Makunouchi tumbling to the mat - Kone dives into Makunouchi's guard.
Makunouchi keeping full guard, as Kone tries to pass.
Kone preventing the sweep.
Makunouchi keeping moving, preventing Kone from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Is Ku Kone wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Makunouchi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kone.
Makunouchi throws a right hand that Kone ducks under and follows up with a left that Kone also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Makunouchi lands a jab-cross combination.
Kone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Makunouchi counters with a good low kick that Kone was not able to check.
Is Ku Kone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makunouchi sprawls well. Makunouchi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kone gets slowly back to his feet.
Makunouchi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kone holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kone has Makunouchi pressed against the cage.
Kone wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Is Ku Kone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Makunouchi blocks it with crossed arms.
Makunouchi gets underhooks to prevent Kone's takedown attempt.
Makunouchi gets control of Kone's arms and successfully pulls guard. Makunouchi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Makunouchi trying to keep a closed guard but Kone is proving a slippery customer.
Makunouchi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kone trying to control but Makunouchi is working from the bottom.
Kone is looking to stand up but Makunouchi won't let him.
Makunouchi trying to keep a closed guard but Kone is proving a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Makunouchi has Kone up against the cage in a clinch.
Makunouchi stalling in the clinch but Kone improves position.
Kone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Makunouchi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kone is keeping busy.
Makunouchi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi jumps guard and drags Kone to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kone won't allow Makunouchi to get back to his feet.
Kone 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.
Kone trying to control the position from guard on top but Makunouchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kone wants to get up but he can't break Makunouchi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ippo Makunouchi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Makunouchi pushes Kone up against the cage in a clinch.
Makunouchi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kones head.
Kone breaks from the clinch.
Makunouchi darts in and clinches Kone up against the cage.
Kone stalling in the clinch but Makunouchi improves position.
Makunouchi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Makunouchi has had enough of the clinch but Kone keeps him there for the moment.
Makunouchi decides to pull guard.
Makunouchi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makunouchi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kone is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Makunouchi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Makunouchi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Kone that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kone tries to hold on but Makunouchi pushes him away.
Makunouchi with good strikes from the mount here!
Makunouchi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Makunouchi working Kone over with strikes here.
Makunouchi working Kone over with strikes here.
Kone is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi lands a big shot there that rocks Kone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Makunouchi trying to control but Kone is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kone taking shots to the head.
Kone in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Makunouchi with the ground and pound from mount.
Makunouchi looking to finish Kone with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kone!
Makunouchi with good strikes from the mount here!
Makunouchi landing punches.
Kone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Is Ku Kone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makunouchi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kone looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi raining down shots from the mount!
Makunouchi lands with some strikes.
Makunouchi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kone is looking to escape.
Kone wants to hold on but Makunouchi pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Makunouchi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kone working to try and regain half guard.
Makunouchi landing strikes from the mount and Kone is in trouble!
Kone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kone tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kone really wants to buck Makunouchi off and get back to his feet.
Makunouchi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Makunouchi with the ground and pound from mount.
Makunouchi scoring with strikes but Kone is staying in there.
Makunouchi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kone keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Makunouchi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Makunouchi prevents Kone from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kone is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ippo Makunouchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Makunouchi 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ippo Makunouchi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Kos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garnett has chosen Till I Collapse as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Aaron Garnett told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Kos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Garnett!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kos shoots and misses
and Garnett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garnett takes the fight into the clinch.
Garnett slowing the pace effectively.
Kos tries to pull guard but Garnett won't allow it.
Kos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Garnett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Kos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Garnett.
Garnett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kos gets underhooks to prevent Garnett's takedown attempt.
Garnett has hold of one of Kos's legs. Kos is fighting the takedown attempt but Garnett gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Garnett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garnett.
Kos working a defensive guard here.
Garnett with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnett stays in close to Kos's body and controls the position.
Garnett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garnett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kos tries to get out of the position.
Garnett wants to control from the top but Kos keeps moving.
Garnett throwing strikes but missing.
Garnett forces his way into half guard.
Garnett wants to pass to mount but Kos is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garnett controlling the action here.
Garnett misses with a head shot. Kos uses the momentum to regain guard.
Garnett landing with the ground and pound.
Garnett is looking to work some ground and pound but Kos has wrist control.
Garnett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garnett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garnett looking to pass the guard.
Garnett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kos wants to stand but Garnett is controlling the position.
Kos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garnett on the ground.
Kos keeping moving, preventing Garnett from controlling successfully.
Garnett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garnett content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aaron Garnett.
Kos misses with a double jab
and Garnett counters with a stiff right hand.
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.
Kos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garnett counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kos!
Garnett scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Garnett putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Garnett raining down hammerfists from mount.
Garnett lands a heavy elbow.
Garnett putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Garnett lands with some strikes.
Garnett is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garnett pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Garnett raining down shots from the mount!
Kos is bucking up trying to escape but Garnett cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Garnett dominated that round.
That's time! Kos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kos has closed the distance and engaged Garnett in a clinch.
Kos wants to get back to striking at distance but Garnett won't allow it.
Garnett stops a takedown attempt from Kos.
Kos stops a takedown attempt from Garnett.
Kos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garnett smiles and moves away.
Kos misses with an uppercut
and Garnett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kos's guard.
Garnett stands up over Kos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garnett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Garnett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garnett wants to control from the top but Kos keeps moving.
Kos wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Garnett manages to pass to side control.
Garnett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garnett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Garnett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Garnett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aaron Garnett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garnett is working away from the top position though.
Garnett seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garnett stops Kos from getting back to his feet.
Garnett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Garnett trying to control from Kos's half guard. Kos has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garnett works over Kos with some ground and pound from guard.
Garnett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Garnett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kos's guard.
Garnett passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kos!
Garnett with shots to the head and body - Kos looks very uncomfortable down there.
Garnett postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kos looks a forlorn figure.
Kos is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garnett scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kos?
Garnett in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kos is looking to get to half guard.
Garnett controlling from mount.
Garnett scoring with strikes but Kos is staying in there.
Garnett has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kos's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garnett working Kos over with strikes here.
Garnett with a couple of short strikes.
Garnett with the ground and pound from mount.
Garnett punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garnett in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garnett with a couple of short strikes.
Kos is looking to get to half guard.
Garnett lands a nice shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garnett cracks Kos with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Garnett scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Garnett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kos moves into the clinch successfully.
Garnett gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kos regains guard.
Garnett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garnett has managed to get both his arms back between Kos's legs - danger averted.
Kos working a defensive guard here.
Garnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Kos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garnett is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kos is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Garnett wants to control from the top but Kos keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Aaron Garnett hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Garnett 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.
Garnett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Garnett wants to control from the top but Kos keeps moving.
Garnett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Garnett is trying to control. Kos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garnett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Garnett uses his free foot to push down on Kos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kos.
Garnett scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Garnett in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Garnett is landing with some decent strikes but Kos is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Garnett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garnett raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Garnett cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Kos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garnett connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Garnett fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garnett tries to control but Kos wriggling away.
Garnett landing strikes from the mount.
Garnett with shots to the head and body - Kos looks very uncomfortable down there.
Garnett is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Garnett with a couple of short strikes.
Kos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Garnett landing strikes from the mount and Kos is in trouble!
Kos trying desperately to get to his feet.
The referee warns Kos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kos is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garnett wriggles free and stands up.
Aaron Garnett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kos fails with the takedown
and Garnett counters with a straight right hand.
Kos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garnett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kos throws a right hand that misses
and Garnett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kos's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garnett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Garnett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garnett 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 25:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Garnett!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Kotlyar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kotlyar has chosen P.I.M.P. as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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145 lbs
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154 lbs
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Brawler
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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, Chris White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleksandr Kotlyar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kotlyar throws a push kick but White slaps the foot to one side.
Kotlyar wants to clinch
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kotlyar takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kotlyar is trying to control White's posture but White avoids it.
Kotlyar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kotlyar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
White really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kotlyar tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but White presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kotlyar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotlyar is in a horrible position here. White smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kotlyar is looking to improve his position but White isn't that keen on the idea.
White breaks from Kotlyar's wrist control and lands an elbow.
White knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kotlyar on the ground.
Kotlyar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kotlyar looks gassed!
Kotlyar tries to hold on but White postures up.
Kotlyar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
White connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kotlyar is looking to improve his position but White isn't that keen on the idea.
White looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotlyar is in all sorts of trouble here.
White in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kotlyar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kotlyar is in a horrible position here. White smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kotlyar is in all sorts of trouble here.
White landing shots from mount.
White punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kotlyar is looking to get to half guard.
White landing strikes from the mount.
Kotlyar defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from White.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotlyar is in a horrible position here. White smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
White looking for a guillotine from mount but Kotlyar is having none of it.
Kotlyar tries to reverse the position but White maintains control.
White lands a nice shot to the head.
White raining down shots from the mount!
Kotlyar regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. White connects with a nice short shot to Kotlyar's temple.
Kotlyar moves into full guard.
White with a nice head shot there.
White landing some decent shots from guard.
Kotlyar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White is working Kotlyar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kotlyar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kotlyar looking for a sweep. Not yet Kotlyar, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris White 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.
Kotlyar throws a head kick that misses.
White moves out of range as Kotlyar strikes.
Kotlyar shoots and misses
and White counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kotlyar tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
White winds up and cracks Kotlyar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kotlyar is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from White there.
Kotlyar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but White scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kotlyar is breathing heavily.
White tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kotlyar controls his leg.
White lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotlyar is trying to stand up here but White is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from White there.
White takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
White is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kotlyar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kotlyar is looking to improve his position.
Kotlyar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kotlyar taking some punishment here, with White in his half guard.
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.
Kotlyar taking some punishment here, with White in his half guard.
White winds up and cracks Kotlyar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from White.
White passes to full mount!
Chris White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kotlyar tries to reverse the position but White maintains control.
White with good strikes from the mount here!
Kotlyar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kotlyar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kotlyar is looking to get to half guard.
White has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kotlyar's face.
Kotlyar is looking to improve his position but White isn't that keen on the idea.
Kotlyar taking shots to the head.
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.
White working Kotlyar over with strikes here.
Kotlyar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kotlyar regains half guard.
Kotlyar lands with a few short shots to the body.
Kotlyar trying to control but White postures up.
Kotlyar wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
White slips a nice elbow through Kotlyar's hands, connecting with Kotlyar's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris White dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kotlyar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and White counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kotlyar looking to hit a scissor sweep but White is one step ahead there.
White drops back looking for a leg! Kotlyar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kotlyar manages to kick White off! White jumps back into Kotlyar's guard.
White will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kotlyar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
White has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kotlyar looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
Kotlyar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White stands up over Kotlyar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kotlyar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Kotlyar's legs - danger averted.
Kotlyar has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells White's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kotlyar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
Kotlyar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
Kotlyar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
Aleksandr Kotlyar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Kotlyar has momentary wrist control but White slips an elbow through the middle.
Kotlyar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in White's guard.
Kotlyar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White 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.
Kotlyar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White wants to stand and escape but Kotlyar is having none of it.
Kotlyar looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotlyar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! White is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! White has escaped and now he's on top!
Kotlyar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kotlyar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kotlyar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells White's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kotlyar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kotlyar is looking for a kimura but White is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kotlyar to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotlyar is looking for a kimura here.
White is defending against the submission attempts here by Kotlyar.
Kotlyar misses with a head shot. White uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chris White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chris White.
Well White has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris White!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boy Kuyakoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Rybinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maciej Rybinski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Boy Kuyakoy's chin.
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154 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boy Kuyakoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maciej Rybinski!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rybinski is looking to clinch.
Kuyakoy swats away the attempt to clinch by Rybinski.
Kuyakoy tries for a takedown but Rybinski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rybinski throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Boy Kuyakoy has been cut.
Rybinski tries to clinch up
and Kuyakoy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rybinski is trying to stand back up but Kuyakoy is controlling him
Kuyakoy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rybinski wants to get back to his feet.
Rybinski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rybinski is looking to slow Kuyakoy down with leg kicks.
Rybinski throws a head kick but Kuyakoy moves out of range.
Kuyakoy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rybinski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuyakoy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rybinski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuyakoy blocks a head kick by Rybinski.
Rybinski throws a lazy head kick
so Kuyakoy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kuyakoy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rybinski keeping moving, preventing Kuyakoy from controlling successfully.
Rybinski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kuyakoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Rybinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rybinski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Boy Kuyakoy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kuyakoy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kuyakoy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kuyakoy keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuyakoy looks for a takedown but Rybinski sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boy Kuyakoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuyakoy is breathing heavily.
Kuyakoy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rybinski working aggressively here.
Rybinski breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuyakoy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kuyakoy avoids the head kick by Rybinski.
Rybinski lands a high kick!
Kuyakoy is rocked!
Rybinski throws a sloppy head kick and Kuyakoy moves out of range easily.
Oh Kuyakoy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuyakoy avoids the head kick by Rybinski.
Kuyakoy fails with a takedown attempt.
Maciej Rybinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuyakoy drops his hands for a split second and Rybinski immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Kuyakoy face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Rybinski follows up with a right hand that knocks Kuyakoy into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maciej Rybinski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank McMurdoch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haywood Jablowme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank McMurdoch has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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148 lbs
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141 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank McMurdoch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haywood Jablowme!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMurdoch swings widly with a right hand
and Jablowme counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McMurdoch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jablowme fails to land the takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Jablowme 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jablowme throws a looping overhand right but McMurdoch ducks down to avoid it.
Jablowme closes the distance and clinches.
McMurdoch lands a shoulder strike.
Jablowme is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McMurdoch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch lands an uppercut.
McMurdoch stops a takedown attempt from Jablowme.
Frank McMurdoch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haywood Jablowme.
McMurdoch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McMurdoch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jablowme has McMurdoch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McMurdoch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McMurdoch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jablowme.
A short right from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jablowme backwards.
McMurdoch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jablowme is looking to break free of the clinch but McMurdoch has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurdoch is pressed up against the cage. Jablowme has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McMurdoch down to the mat. McMurdoch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jablowme blocks a jab.
Jablowme on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Frank McMurdoch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMurdoch throws a right hand that misses
and Jablowme counters with a shoot takedown. McMurdoch fights it but they end up in guard.
Jablowme looks gassed!
Jablowme won't allow McMurdoch to sweep him here.
Jablowme drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McMurdoch dives on top into guard.
Jablowme is trying to keep McMurdoch in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McMurdoch's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McMurdoch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jablowme avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McMurdoch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McMurdoch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McMurdoch stopping the sweep attempt from Jablowme.
McMurdoch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurdoch throwing strikes but missing.
McMurdoch postures up.
McMurdoch trying to control but Jablowme is working from the bottom.
Jablowme pushes McMurdoch off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jablowme throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jablowme fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McMurdoch, pushing him back against the cage.
McMurdoch lands with a left to the head.
Jablowme tries to pull guard but McMurdoch holds him up against the cage and eventually Jablowme drops back down to his feet.
McMurdoch scores with a nice hook to the head.
McMurdoch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jablowme backwards.
Jablowme tries for a takedown but McMurdoch manages to get underhooks.
McMurdoch lands a nice uppercut.
McMurdoch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jablowme shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McMurdoch sprawls well. McMurdoch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jablowme gets slowly back to his feet.
McMurdoch cracks Jablowme with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jablowme tries to work over McMurdoch's front leg with a kick but McMurdoch checks it.
Jab, jab by McMurdoch - just one landing.
Jablowme shoots in and drives through. McMurdoch sprawls well.
Jablowme looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jablowme takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jablowme throws a predictable looking body shot
and McMurdoch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jablowme takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jablowme closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McMurdoch scores with a nice strike.
Jablowme is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMurdoch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jablowme under the eye.
Jablowme is still on wobbly legs! Can McMurdoch finish him?
McMurdoch checks a leg kick.
Jablowme seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurdoch thuds his right hand into Jablowme's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jablowme ducks under a wild hook from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch throws out a powerful jab.
Jablowme has managed to clinch.
McMurdoch softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch is working Jablowme over against the cage.
McMurdoch lands a hook that snaps the head of Jablowme backwards.
McMurdoch pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch lands with a short shot to the head.
Jablowme is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McMurdoch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from McMurdoch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMurdoch lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McMurdoch.
McMurdoch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McMurdoch prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from McMurdoch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank McMurdoch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McMurdoch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McMurdoch digs a good body shot into Jablowme's ribs.
Good exchange - McMurdoch coming out on top.
McMurdoch with a nice cross.
Nice shot lands for McMurdoch.
McMurdoch jabs Jablowme to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McMurdoch lands a jab to the nose.
Good exchange - McMurdoch coming out on top.
Jablowme takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jablowme takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McMurdoch scores with a decent looking hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jablowme.
Frank McMurdoch is winning the standup battle so far.
McMurdoch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMurdoch scores with a jab to the body.
Jablowme throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McMurdoch's waist but McMurdoch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jablowme off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurdoch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Haywood Jablowme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jablowme takes the fight into the clinch.
McMurdoch presses Jablowme against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McMurdoch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McMurdoch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jablowmes head.
McMurdoch lands a left hand.
A short left from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McMurdoch tries to keep at a distance but Jablowme has taken the fight into the clinch.
McMurdoch leaning against his opponent.
McMurdoch digs a right hand into Jablowme's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jablowme's gas tank.
McMurdoch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jablowme has McMurdoch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McMurdoch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McMurdoch digs a right hand underneath Jablowme's ribcage. Jablowme let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McMurdoch cracks Jablowme with a nice body shot.
McMurdoch lands with a right to the head.
McMurdoch is pressed up against the cage. Jablowme has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McMurdoch down to the mat. McMurdoch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Frank McMurdoch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haywood Jablowme.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurdoch lands with an uppercut that bounces Jablowme off the cage and back into rage.
McMurdoch works the jab nicely.
McMurdoch lands a jab to Jablowme's midsection.
Jablowme has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jablowme there as he acknowledges the shot.
McMurdoch cracks Jablowme with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McMurdoch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McMurdoch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jablowme counters with a series of strikes. McMurdoch will be more careful next time no doubt.
McMurdoch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McMurdoch thows a body shot but no joy.
McMurdoch just misses with a punch to the body.
Jablowme slips under a jab from McMurdoch.
Jablowme gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
Jablowme is working for takedown but McMurdoch is calmly controlling the position for now.
McMurdoch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, McMurdoch scores with a nice short uppercut.
McMurdoch is pressed up against the cage. Jablowme has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McMurdoch down to the mat. McMurdoch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McMurdoch scores with a shot to the body.
McMurdoch lands a right hook to the body.
McMurdoch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jablowme.
Jablowme moves out of range as McMurdoch strikes.
Frank McMurdoch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jablowme uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McMurdoch.
McMurdoch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jablowme was well out of range. Poor timing from McMurdoch.
Jablowme rushes McMurdoch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jablowme jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McMurdoch walks away with a smile on his face. Jablowme gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jablowme dives in and grabs McMurdoch's left leg, looking for a takedown. McMurdoch pushes down on Jablowme's head and hops out.
McMurdoch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jablowme has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McMurdoch tests Jablowme's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McMurdoch throws a sloppy body shot
and Jablowme counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McMurdoch is trying to stand back up but Jablowme is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMurdoch is defending against the submission attempts here by Jablowme.
Jablowme uses his free foot to push down on McMurdoch's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McMurdoch.
McMurdoch is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jablowme is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Jablowme extends the arm and McMurdoch is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Haywood Jablowme!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kid Buu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Buu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Machida!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Buu misses
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
Buu thows a leg kick but Machida checks it
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
Machida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buu needs to keep his hands up - Machida had a free shot at his head there.
Buu throws a head kick that misses
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A low kick from Buu is predictable there
and Machida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Buu's knee momentarily.
A low kick from Buu is predictable there
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Machida throws out a loose jab but Buu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida throws a hook but Buu avoids it easily.
Buu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Machida counters with a stiff right hand.
Buu throws a head kick that misses
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buu tries to land a body kick
and Machida counters with a nice low kick that buckles Buu's knee momentarily.
Buu throws a head kick that misses
and Machida counters with a left to the body.
Buu thows a leg kick but Machida checks it
and Machida counters with a nice body shot.
Machida feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Buus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Machida is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Buu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Buu throws a head kick that misses
and Machida counters with a nice body kick.
Buu is breathing heavily.
Crunch! Machida slams his shin into Buu's torso.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Machida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Machida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Buu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machida lands with a nice combination. Buu backs away looking to recover.
Buu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Buu throws a leg kick
and Machida counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buu at a distance.
Buu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Buu misses with a leg kick
and Machida counters with a nice leg kick.
Machida scores with a hook to the body. Buu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Machida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Buu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Machida throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Machida cracks Buu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Buu
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Machida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buu throws a sloppy head kick
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Machida finds it's way through Buu's defenses.
Machida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Machida lands a body shot.
A head kick by Buu misses
and Machida counters with a left to the body.
Machida stuns Buu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Machida lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Buu tries to land a body kick
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida thumps Buu with a low kick.
Machida throws a shot to the body.
Machida works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buu has time to react.
A low kick from Buu misses
and Machida counters with a nice body shot.
Machida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Buu throws a leg kick
and Buu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buu is rocked!
Buu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Machida.
Oh Buu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buu throws a leg kick
and Machida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Machida fakes the leg kick and cracks Buu in the body.
Buu seems to have got his legs back now.
That kick from Machida tenderised Buu's leg. Buu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donk. Machida catches Buu right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Machida 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.
Machida drops Buu with a huge uppercut! Buu drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Machida is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Machida!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roland Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kasahiro Yama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yama has chosen Yatta as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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215 lbs
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roland Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kasahiro Yama!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith with a poor takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yama counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roland Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Yama counters with a stiff right hand.
Yama throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Yama has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith has clasped his hands together around Yama's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Yama works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yama wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yama keeps working.
Yama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Yama misses with a punch to the head.
Smith rolls, trying to escape but Yama keeps control of the position.
Smith just trying to survive but Yama is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
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.
Yama punishes Smith with strikes from the back mount.
Yama struggling to keep hold of the position.
Smith covering up well under a series of strikes from Yama.
Smith is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Yama is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Yama's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Yama controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yama wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Yama patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Well, with Yama on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Smith is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Yama not allowing Smith to control his hands.
Yama missing with strikes from the back.
Smith is trying to remain composed but Yama is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Yama keeps control of the position as Smith tries to break free.
Yama is landing with strikes. Smith can't take much more of this.
Smith manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Yama is now in side control.
Yama fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
What's Smith going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Yama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Yama connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Yama trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Yama is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yama misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasahiro Yama 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.
Yama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Kasahiro Yama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yama throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Yama counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
Yama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ground and pound from Yama seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Yama wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Yama advances to mount.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Yama maintains control.
Yama working Smith over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yama is stalling here but it's allowed Smith to get half guard.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Yama is very close to passing his half guard.
Yama seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smith wants to control but Yama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yama is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yama trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Yama winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yama prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith wants to get back to full guard but Yama has mounted him!
Yama thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Yama looking to finish Smith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smith!
Yama connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Yama lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yama lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smith wants to control but Yama is having none of it.
Yama with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yama landing strikes from the mount.
Yama controlling his opponent.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yama wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Yama putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Yama postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smith looks a forlorn figure.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Yama has a good base and remains in mount.
Yama avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yama looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Yama wants to control but instead Smith manages to regain half guard.
Smith is not content to let Yama control the position.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yama trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasahiro Yama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yama is looking to improve his position.
Yama trying to get back to full guard but Smith takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith tries to control but Yama wriggling away.
Yama is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yama tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yama is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Yama is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith goes for an armbar but Yama turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yama.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Yama defends easily.
Yama pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yama is looking for a kimura here.
Yama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has hold of Yama's hands but Yama slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith wants to improve his position but Yama is controlling well.
Yama takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yama trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Yama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yama is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith keeping full guard, as Yama tries to pass.
Yama passes into half guard.
Yama is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kasahiro Yama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yama is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Yama is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yama wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yama takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yama throws a strike but Smith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Yama wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Yama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith looking for subs off his back but Yama has passed one foot through into half guard.
Yama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kasahiro Yama just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yama sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Yama wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Yama is working away.
Yama wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith wants to control but Yama is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Yama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yama seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Yama is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Yama throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Yama is trying to control but Smith is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Yama connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Yama goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Smith turns into him and now he's in Yama's guard.
Yama working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Yama is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith trying to control but Yama is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Yama is keeping the position.
Yama can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yama trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Yama is defending well.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Yama is trying to control but can't.
Yama regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.
Yama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith wants to control from the top but Yama keeps moving.
Yama pulls Smith in to control the position.
Yama trying to control the position.
Yama wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yama is trying to keep Smith in close.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kasahiro Yama hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Smith had his way with Kasahiro Yama in that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Smith scores with a takedown into Yama's guard.
Smith is fighting to break Yama's control of his arms but Yama is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yama keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yama is trying to improve his position.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yama keeps working.
Yama is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yama has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Smith is in a bad position with Yama working for a choke. Smith manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yama dives on top into guard.
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.
Yama trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yama thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Yama pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Yama trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Yama slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yama is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Yama trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Yama wants to control for a moment but Smith uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Yama is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Yama throws and elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yama's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Yama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Yama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yama looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yama wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yama is keeping the position for now.
Yama controlling the position.
Yama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kasahiro Yama.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Yama counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kasahiro Yama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yama 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasahiro Yama!
Kasahiro Yama is the new light heavyweight champion!
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