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HKFC Challengers 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serrano Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucian Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serrano Steele had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Serrano Steele!
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, Lucian Mars!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Mars can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Steele and Mars drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Steele.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Serrano Steele!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Obrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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205 lbs
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195 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Drysdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Obrien!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drysdale fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Obrien has his takedown stuffed
so Drysdale counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Obrien is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Obrien keeping moving, preventing Drysdale from controlling successfully.
Drysdale pushing down on Obrien's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale seems to be looking for submissions.
Drysdale wants to work for an arm triangle but Obrien is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drysdale is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Obrien has managed to free his arm - good work.
Obrien gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Obrien working for a triangle but Drysdale defends it easily.
Drysdale is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Obrien looking for a sweep. Not yet Obrien, not yet.
Obrien is controlling Drysdale's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obrien is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Obrien can do anything to dispel that myth.
Obrien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drysdale is one step ahead there.
Obrien is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Drysdale looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Obrien!
Obrien is looking to improve his position but Drysdale isn't that keen on the idea.
Obrien tries to hold on but Drysdale pushes him away.
Drysdale looking for a guillotine from mount but Obrien is having none of it.
Drysdale is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obrien is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Drysdale dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drysdale with a poor takedown
and Obrien counters with a single leg into guard. Drysdale didn't expect that.
Obrien wants to pass the guard but Drysdale is keeping the position.
Obrien looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Drysdale looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale has his foot on Obrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Obrien works his way back into a safe position though.
Drysdale keeping moving, preventing Obrien from controlling successfully.
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.
Obrien showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Drysdale keeping moving, preventing Obrien from controlling successfully.
Drysdale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Obrien controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obrien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drysdale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Obrien pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drysdale with a lazy takedown attempt
and Obrien counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Obrien controls from within his opponent's guard.
Obrien trying to control the position from guard on top but Drysdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obrien is sitting in close to Drysdale's body. Drysdale has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Obrien is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Obrien is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Drysdale.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Drysdale!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Leroy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clayton's entrance music is Hero. A fine choice. Jeff Clayton looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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225 lbs
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269 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Clayton!
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, Big Leroy Brown!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leroy Brown as he avoids it easily.
Clayton looks for the body kick but Leroy Brown saw that one coming.
Leroy Brown cracks Clayton with an open hand slap.
It looks like Jeff Clayton has been cut.
Clayton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leroy Brown can pounce on him.
Clayton is breathing heavily.
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!
Leroy Brown throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Leroy Brown feints a jab and as Clayton dips his head, Leroy Brown unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Clayton right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Clayton falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the ropes! Leroy Brown smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Big Leroy Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carraig o Cathain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Midgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). o Cathain comes to the ring accompanied by U2 - Pride. Midgar has chosen I am a Real American - Rick Derringer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Stevie Midgar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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202 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Carraig o Cathain !
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, Stevie Midgar!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Midgar misses with a two punch combination.
o Cathain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
o Cathain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Midgar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Midgar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A lazy left from o Cathain finds it's target.
o Cathain throws a series of punches but Midgar avoids them all with ease.
Midgar throws a series of punches but o Cathain avoids them all with ease.
Midgar falls off balance throwing a combination
and o Cathain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by o Cathain .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Midgar.
o Cathain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
o Cathain looking to stall.
o Cathain content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Midgar working hard to break the clinch.
Midgar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
o Cathain lands a lovely overhand right.
Midgar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as o Cathain throws out the jab.
Midgar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Midgar fails to land with a series of punches.
o Cathain throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
o Cathain drops Midgar with a right and a left! o Cathain comes rushing in but Midgar regains his composure and manages to keep o Cathain in guard.
Midgar is rocked!
Midgar looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midgar being controlled here, momentarily.
Midgar is still in real trouble! Can o Cathain finish him?
Midgar seems to have recovered his senses.
o Cathain has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
o Cathain works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Midgar wants to improve his position but o Cathain is controlling well.
Midgar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
o Cathain keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
o Cathain is looking to take a break and control but Midgar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Midgar trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midgar wants to improve his position but o Cathain is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
o Cathain has managed to clinch.
Midgar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevie Midgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Midgar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Midgar there as he acknowledges the shot.
o Cathain throws a hook but Midgar blocks it.
Midgar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Midgar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Midgar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but o Cathain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
o Cathain clinches.
Midgar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
o Cathain breaks from the clinch.
Midgar connects with a nice looking jab.
o Cathain fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Midgar throws a combination that misses
and o Cathain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
o Cathain throws a hook but Midgar blocks it.
Midgar misses with a series of wild punches.
o Cathain cracks Midgar with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
o Cathain loads up on a big right hand but Midgar slips the punch.
o Cathain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
o Cathain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Midgar is rocked!
o Cathain flashes Midgar a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Midgar's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Midgar crumples to the floor! He's out cold! o Cathain punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carraig o Cathain !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Godsmack - Voodoo. King has chosen Highway to Hell by ACDC as his entrance music. Shane Miller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Miller!
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, Jonah King!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
King throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller slips a jab and a cross from King.
King gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller won't allow King to get back to his feet.
Miller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King wants to stand and escape but Miller is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller tries to clinch there but King circles away.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. King was covering up waiting for the punch and Miller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Miller stops King from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Miller off! Miller jumps back into King's guard.
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
King looks gassed!
King is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea.
Miller is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
King is looking to stand up but Miller isn't so interested in that idea.
Miller gets to his feet. King looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Miller wants to clinch.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
Miller slips a jab and a cross from King.
King closes the distance and lands a one-two.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
That's four 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.
King misses with a double jab.
King lands with a nice combination. Miller backs away looking to recover.
Jonah King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. King defends it nicely.
King tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miller takes one to the side of the head.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
King tries to keep at a distance but Miller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miller keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miller is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. King gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
King blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shane Miller will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. King defends it nicely.
A combination from King does no damage.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Miller dodges the punch combination from King.
King throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
King misses with a hook.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from King.
A big right from King misses.
King looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shane Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Miller drives through and clinches with King against the ropes.
Miller wants a takedown.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
King blocks an elbow strike.
King is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
King prevents a takedown attempt there.
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
King is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
King tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the ropes.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the ropes.
King stops a takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Miller no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Miller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
King throwing strikes but missing.
Miller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
King wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Miller tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miller is looking to clinch.
A punch combination from King misses.
Miller closes this distance looking for a takedown but King circles away.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
King throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
King looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller darts in and clinches King up against the ropes.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Miller rushes King and presses him up against the ropes.
King is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
Miller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller jumps guard but King stands there with Miller around his waist. Miller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the ropes.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
King can't break the clinch.
King is trying to break free.
King tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the ropes.
Miller has King pressed against the ropes, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miller has King pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. King manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
King is trying to break free.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite King's efforts to push away.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for Miller.
King is breathing heavily.
Miller tries for a takedown but King manages to get underhooks.
Miller breaks the clinch.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. King manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Miller dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by King which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Miller slips a jab and a cross from King.
Miller wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
King throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from King.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King misses with the combination.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller slips a jab and a cross from King.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from King as Miller shoots in.
King swinging wildly here.
Miller fails to land the takedown.
King misses with the combination.
King throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
King misses with a double jab.
King stuffs the takedown.
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
King misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from King.
King looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miller is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Miller tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
Miller dodges the punch combination from King.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
King tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the ropes.
Miller successfully pulls guard.
King throws a strike but Miller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller pushing down on King's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
King pushes Miller off but Miller dives into side control.
King tries to escape but Miller is in control.
King tries to buck Miller off but Miller is having none of it.
Miller thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Miller decides to stand back up.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Jonah King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries for a takedown but King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
King throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
King loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
King throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
A punch combination from King misses.
Miller is looking to clinch.
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from King.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
King manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Miller!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Greg Horace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carson Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Horace has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Horace!
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, Carson Holliday!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Holliday is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Horace wants to improve his position but Holliday is controlling well.
Horace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holliday prevents Horace from improving his position.
Horace actively working from the bottom here.
Horace tries to roll over but Holliday keeps him under control.
Horace looking for submissions off his back.
Horace is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horace shoots and misses
and Holliday decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Horace's guard.
Holliday wants to control from the top but Horace keeps moving.
Horace working for submissions but it's allowed Holliday to get to half guard.
Horace is breathing heavily.
Holliday not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday moves into full mount! Horace won't be happy about that!
Holliday looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Horace defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Holliday.
Holliday landing strikes from the mount.
Horace tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holliday has control of Horace's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Horace regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Holliday works his way to his opponent's back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Holliday looking for the RNC.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horace won't enjoy being in this position. Holliday looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Horace is tapping - it's over boys! Holliday picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carson Holliday!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Meeoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sig Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Sugar Coated Sour - The Dillinger Escape Plan as his entrance music. Sig Silva acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Meeoff!
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, Sig Silva!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meeoff lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Meeoff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Meeoff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Meeoff gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack Meeoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meeoff shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Meeoff wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Meeoff is looking to stand up but Silva won't let him.
Meeoff stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Meeoff from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeoff is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Meeoff preventing the sweep.
Silva has Meeoff pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Meeoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good work by Meeoff as he checks the leg kick.
Meeoff misses with a leg kick
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meeoff.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Meeoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meeoff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Meeoff takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Meeoff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meeoff scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Meeoff.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Meeoff crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silva - the referee stops the clock and Meeoff gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silva. Meeoff manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Meeoff is breathing heavily.
Meeoff goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Silva throws a body punch but Meeoff moves out of range.
Meeoff clinches but Silva breaks the clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva delivers a nice body kick.
Silva rushes Meeoff and presses him up against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Meeoff is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva lands an elbow inside that Meeoff shrugs off.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Meeoff as Silva tries to tie him up.
Silva lands a nice elbow.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva lands a left hand.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Meeoff blocks it.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Meeoff takes a knee right on the jaw!
Meeoff is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Silva working Meeoff over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Silva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Meeoff.
Silva lands a damaging elbow.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Meeoff blocks it.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Meeoff gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Meeoff wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Meeoff seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sig Silva dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Meeoff thows a leg kick but Silva checks it
and Silva counters with a low kick, right behind Meeoff 's knee.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Meeoff is just out of range.
Meeoff throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Meeoff thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Meeoff clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the ropes.
Meeoff goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Meeoff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meeoff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sig Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meeoff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Meeoff. That did some damage!
Silva tries to clinch up but Meeoff circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jack Meeoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meeoff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Meeoff wants a takedown but no success here.
Meeoff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meeoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meeoff doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva lands a jab to Meeoff's midsection.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Meeoff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva moves away from the strike by Meeoff.
Meeoff throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Meeoff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff misses with a takedown
and Silva counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Meeoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Meeoff blocks with his arms.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Meeoff improves position.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Meeoff blocks it.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Meeoff blocks it.
Silva keeps control of Meeoff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Meeoff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Meeoff.
Meeoff tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva clinches up against the ropes.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Meeoff blocks with his arms.
Meeoff tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Meeoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Meeoff's takedown attempt.
Meeoff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meeoff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Meeoff.
Meeoff misses with the combination.
Meeoff circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meeoff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Meeoff.
Meeoff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva wants to slow Meeoff down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meeoff moves away.
Meeoff misses with a kick to the body
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Meeoff was not able to check.
Meeoff throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meeoff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meeoff getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Meeoff down.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Meeoff.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Meeoff circles away.
Silva instigates a clinch.
Meeoff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meeoff blocks it with crossed arms.
Meeoff avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Meeoff pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sig Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Meeoff wants to clinch
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva cracks the inside of Meeoff's front leg.
Meeoff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Meeoff misses.
Meeoff lands with a shot to the body.
Meeoff lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick from Silva misses.
Meeoff throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meeoff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Meeoff avoids the elbow strike from Silva, against the ropes.
Silva throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Meeoff blocks it with crossed arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Meeoff can't break the clinch.
Silva taking a breather.
Meeoff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Meeoff.
Meeoff moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Meeoff scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Sig Silva has been cut.
Meeoff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Meeoff checks it.
Sig Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff throws a head kick that misses
and Silva counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Meeoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meeoff shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Meeoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Meeoff shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Meeoff throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Meeoff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva fakes the leg kick and cracks Meeoff in the body.
Meeoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Meeoff is just out of range.
Meeoff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Meeoff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Silva looks to land a right hand but Meeoff moved out of range.
No luck for Meeoff with that takedown attempt.
Meeoff clinches with his opponent.
Meeoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Meeoff wants to break free but Silva has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva working Meeoff over with knees to the body.
Meeoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva has Meeoff pressed against the ropes, preventing Meeoff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Meeoff's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Meeoff escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meeoff throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva blocks a head kick by Meeoff.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meeoff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meeoff throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Meeoff. Meeoff gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva throws a series of punches but Meeoff moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Meeoff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sig Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akimbo Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holla Back (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akimbo Jabbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Holla Back!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Back forces Jabbar back against the ropes and clinches.
Back lands a body punch in the clinch.
Back pushes Jabbar back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Back lands a shot to the body.
Back lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Back.
Jabbar is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Back.
Back lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jabbar.
Good body shot from Back.
Back keeps control of Jabbar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Back lands a shot to the body.
Back working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Back lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jabbar backwards.
Back lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Back.
Back stalling the fight.
Back lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Back as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Back - that landed with a thud.
Back lands a body shot.
Back makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Back scores with a hook to the body.
Back lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jabbar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Back digs a right hand into Jabbar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jabbar's gas tank.
Back lands a right hand.
Back presses Jabbar against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Back misses with a knee to the head.
Back lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jabbar backwards.
Back digs a right hand into Jabbar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jabbar's gas tank.
Back lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Back is working Jabbar over against the ropes.
Back lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jabbar.
A right handed body shot lands from Back.
Nice body punch from Back.
Back working Jabbar over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Back with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Back working Jabbar over with knees to the body.
Back lands a body punch in the clinch.
Back pushes Jabbar back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Back lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jabbar or not.
Back cracks Jabbar with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Back.
Good body shot from Back.
Back scores a nice knee to the body.
Back stalls.
Back lands a hook that snaps the head of Jabbar backwards.
Back lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Back scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Back on the inside.
Back softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Back.
Jabbar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Back lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Back.
Back lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jabbar.
Back lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jabbar or not.
Back lands a nice shot to the body.
Back avoiding damage.
Jabbar takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Back.
Back lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Back lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jabbar backwards.
Back lands a body punch.
Back digs a right hand underneath Jabbar's ribcage. Jabbar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Back slowing the pace effectively.
Back scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Back lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Back cracks Jabbar with a nice body shot.
Back digs a right hand into Jabbar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jabbar's gas tank.
Jabbar is trying to break the clinch but Back is controlling him.
Back tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Back is pushing Jabbar up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Back lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Back misses with a knee strike.
Back pushes Jabbar back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Back.
Back lands a hook to the side of the head.
Back stops a takedown attempt from Jabbar.
A right hook to the body lands for Back.
Come on Back - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A shot in the inside from Back.
Back connects with a knee to the head.
Jabbar tries for a takedown but Back manages to get underhooks.
Back has Jabbar pushed against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Back.
Back digs a right hand underneath Jabbar's ribcage. Jabbar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Back - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jabbar wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akimbo Jabbar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jabbar fails to pull guard.
Back lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Back obliges.
Jabbar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Back lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jabbar backwards.
Jabbar has Back pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Back manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Back stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Back lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jabbar backwards.
Jabbar is looking to break free of the clinch but Back has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Back scores with a shoulder strike.
Back lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jabbar backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Back - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Back lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holla Back dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Back thows a body shot but no joy.
Jabbar shoots for a double leg takedown but Back sprawls well. He's pushed Jabbar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jabbar tries to clinch up
and Back counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Back throws a head kick but Jabbar moves out of range.
Back lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Akimbo Jabbar has been cut.
A head kick misses from Jabbar.
Akimbo Jabbar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jabbar throws a lazy head kick
and Back moves into the clinch.
Jabbar wants a takedown.
Jabbar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Back pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akimbo Jabbar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Back throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Back - that landed with a thud.
Back throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Back digs a right hand underneath Jabbar's ribcage. Jabbar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Back scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Back has Jabbar pushed against the ropes.
Back lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Back slowing the pace effectively.
Jabbar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Back scores with a nice hook to the head.
Back lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Back lands a nice uppercut.
Back leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Jabbar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Back is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Back misses with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Back as the two fighters clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Back obliges.
Back has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Back prevents a takedown attempt there.
Back unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from Back.
Back stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Back digs a right hand underneath Jabbar's ribcage. Jabbar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Back tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Back pushes Jabbar back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Back works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Back lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Back.
Nice body punch from Back - that landed with a thud.
Back lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Back lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Back.
Back content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Back scores with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Back as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Back.
Back lands a body punch in the clinch.
Back is stalling here.
A left hand lands to the body for Back.
A short right from Back on the inside.
Back digs a right hand into Jabbar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jabbar's gas tank.
Back lands a body punch in the clinch.
Back is leaning against Jabbar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Back lands a body punch.
Back scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Back cracks Jabbar with a nice body shot.
Back using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Back lands a body punch in the clinch.
Back works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jabbar is trying to break the clinch but Back is controlling him.
Good body shot from Back.
A left hand lands to the body for Back.
Back landing knees to the body.
Back presses Jabbar against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Back lands a nice shot to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Back with a knee to the head.
Back lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jabbar or not.
Back using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Back lands a hook to the side of the head.
Back lands a body shot in the clinch.
Back lands a good knee to the midsection. Jabbar won't want to take too many of those.
Back scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Back lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Back effectively controlling the action here.
Jabbar goes for a takedown attempt but Back pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Back jabs at Jabbar's body.
Back chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Back just misses with a punch to the body.
Back lands with a nice body punch.
Back cracks a nice hook into Jabbar's ribs.
Jabbar tries for a takedown but Back circles away easily
and Back counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Back lands a slapping body shot.
Back cracks Jabbar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jabbar tries to keep at a distance but Back has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holla Back showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Akimbo Jabbar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Back lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Back fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jabbar manages to avoid it.
Jabbar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Back manages to avoid it.
Jabbar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Back counters with a right hand to the body.
Back cracks Jabbar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jabbar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Back. Back obviously looking to wear him down.
Back lands with an uppercut that bounces Jabbar off the ropes and back into rage.
Jabbar avoids the body shot from Back.
Jabbar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Back counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Back.
Back lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jabbar backwards.
Back is leaning against Jabbar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Back is leaning against Jabbar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Back scores with a shot to the side of Jabbar's head.
Back working Jabbar over with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Back.
A right hook to the body lands for Back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Back lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Back.
Holla Back seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Back lands a left hand.
Back slows down the pace here.
Back lands a shoulder strike.
Back leaning against his opponent.
Jabbar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Back is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akimbo Jabbar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Back.
Back lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jabbar.
Back lands a left hand.
A short right from Back.
Back lands a right hand.
Back working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jabbar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Back lands a body punch in the clinch.
Back lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Back.
Back digs a right hand into Jabbar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jabbar's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Back lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Back.
Back has Jabbar pushed against the ropes.
Back unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jabbar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Back works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Back lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jabbar.
Back lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jabbar backwards.
Back lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jabbar backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Back.
A hook to the body from Back.
Back digs a right hand underneath Jabbar's ribcage. Jabbar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Back.
Jabbar tries to circle away but Back has him pinned against the ropes.
Back is leaning against Jabbar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Back leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Back on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Back as the two fighters clinch.
Back taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Back lands a body punch in the clinch.
Back tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holla Back is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Back unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short left from Back.
Back lands a nice uppercut.
Jabbar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Back takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jabbar is working for takedown but Back is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jabbar tries to score a body lock takedown but Back shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Back scores with a nice hook to the head.
Back is pressed up against the ropes. Jabbar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Back down to the mat. Back avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jabbar takes one to the chin there.
Back fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jabbar misses with a takedown attempt
and Back counters with a stiff right hand.
Back lands with a shot to the body.
Back dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jabbar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Back fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jabbar.
Back gets a clinch.
Jabbar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jabbar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Back just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Back lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Back lands a body shot in the clinch.
Back lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Back.
Jabbar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Akimbo Jabbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Back avoiding damage as Jabbar throws knees to the body.
Jabbar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Back walks away with a smile on his face. Jabbar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Back ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Back scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jabbar doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holla Back comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Back 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 24:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holla Back!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Late Replacement (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Carrow (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Late Replacement!
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, James Carrow!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Replacement fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carrow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Carrow.
Carrow thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Replacement knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carrow on the ground.
Replacement struggling a bit here.
Carrow goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Replacement has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Carrow but great work by Replacement.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Carrow wants to control but Replacement postures up.
Carrow tries to improve position but can't.
Carrow struggling a bit here.
Replacement trying to control the action but Carrow is working from the bottom.
Carrow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Replacement throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Late Replacement is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Replacement lands a body shot.
Carrow takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carrow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carrow looks gassed!
Carrow misses with a looping left.
James Carrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Replacement moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Carrow throws the left hand but Replacement avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Replacement.
Carrow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Replacement throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like James Carrow has been cut.
Replacement uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carrow.
Replacement fails to land with a series of punches.
Carrow misses with a low kick.
Carrow throws a lazy right hand but Replacement sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carrow swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Replacement.
Carrow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Replacement defends it nicely.
Replacement takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carrow lands with a straight right. Replacement didn't see that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carrow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carrow throws a jab when Replacement was well out of range.
Carrow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carrow fails with a takedown attempt.
Late Replacement has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Carrow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carrow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carrow shoots in but Replacement avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Replacement lands the left hand.
Carrow throws a push kick but Replacement slaps the foot to one side.
Replacement swinging wildly here.
Nice shot lands for Replacement.
Carrow loads up on a big right hand but Replacement slips the punch.
Replacement takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrow throws a shot from downtown. Replacement moves away and avoids it.
Replacement connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Carrow! He's out on his feet! Replacement rushes in and drops Carrow with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Late Replacement!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Earl Oyster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Old Greg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg has chosen Love Games as his entrance music. Earl Oyster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Earl Oyster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Old Greg!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oyster missing with a left hand there. Greg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oyster was well out of range. Poor timing from Greg.
Oyster misses with the combination.
Greg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oyster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Greg lands in his opponent's guard.
Greg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oyster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greg looking to sit in guard and control but Oyster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greg 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.
Greg has a closed guard, preventing Oyster from standing up.
Greg looking for a sweep. Not yet Greg, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Greg is looking for a triangle here but Oyster uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Oyster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greg on the ground.
Greg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Oyster off and has taken his back!
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.
Oyster wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Greg throws strikes from the back but Oyster rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Oyster.
Oyster wants to stand and escape but Greg is having none of it.
Greg trying to control the position from guard on top but Oyster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oyster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oyster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Greg throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greg trying to control the position from guard on top but Oyster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Oyster takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Greg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Greg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Greg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oyster sprawls well. Oyster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Greg gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Greg shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Greg throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Greg is landing with some decent strikes but Oyster is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Greg unloads with some shots from mount but Oyster bucks and avoids them well.
Greg thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Oyster is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greg throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Oyster because Greg loaded up on that one.
Oyster squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Old Greg dominated that round.
That's time! Oyster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Greg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oyster did well to prevent Greg getting side control.
Greg throws a strike but Oyster avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oyster has momentary wrist control but Greg slips an elbow through the middle.
Oyster keeping full guard, as Greg tries to pass.
Greg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Greg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oyster is keeping the position for now.
Greg advances to half guard.
Oyster is trying to stand back up but Greg is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greg is trying to control. Oyster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oyster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Greg shoots in and drives through. Oyster sprawls well.
Oyster misses with a straight right.
Greg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Greg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Old Greg has been cut.
Greg slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oyster lands a left and a right that send Greg crashing to the mat, dazed. Oyster thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Greg is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greg fails with the takedown.
Oyster looks to land a left hand but Greg moved out of range nicely.
Greg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oyster throws a shot from downtown. Greg moves away and avoids it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Greg.
Greg 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greg misses with the ground and pound.
Oyster is not content to let Greg control the position.
Greg throws a strike aimed at the side of Oyster's head but Oyster avoids it well.
Oyster is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Greg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Greg prevents Oyster from escaping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Oyster does no damage.
Greg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Greg misses with a combination
and Oyster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oyster takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earl Oyster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Old Greg's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Greg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oyster.
Greg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oyster wants to slow Greg down by chopping away at his legs.
Greg slips a jab from Oyster.
Greg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oyster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Greg somewhat.
Old Greg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oyster sprawls well initially but Greg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Greg tries to pass to full mount but Oyster defends it.
Greg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Greg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oyster is in trouble now - Greg has advanced to mount!
Oyster's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Greg thowing shots but they're missing.
Oyster is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
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.
Greg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Greg landing strikes from the mount and Oyster is in trouble!
Greg throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Greg has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Oyster's face.
Greg scoring with strikes but Oyster is staying in there.
Greg scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Oyster?
You get the feeling that Oyster really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greg lands a nice shot to the head.
Greg wants to control the pace but Oyster is squirming around nicely.
Oyster is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Oyster taking shots to the head.
Greg with shots to the head and body - Oyster looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oyster is bucking up trying to escape but Greg cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oyster is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Oyster is in a horrible position here. Greg smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oyster wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Greg.
Greg throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Oyster wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Greg.
Oyster wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Greg cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oyster is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Old Greg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Greg!
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