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SOTF 6: Eye of the Tiger PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Krohn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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230 lbs
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258 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Krohn!
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, Henry Davis!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krohn has closed the distance and engaged Davis in a clinch.
Davis is pressed up against the cage. Krohn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Davis down to the mat. Davis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Krohn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Davis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krohn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Davis counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Krohn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krohn gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Davis gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Krohn is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Davis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angel Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan De Pury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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, Angel Rivera!
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, Ryan De Pury!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rivera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Pury content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Pury wants to pass the guard but Rivera is keeping the position.
De Pury wants to control from the top but Rivera keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ryan De Pury.
De Pury looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rivera wants to control but De Pury is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Pury is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rivera wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
De Pury controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Pury looking for the RNC.
De Pury cracks Rivera with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Rivera from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Pury controls the action.
Rivera trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Pury is hanging on to Rivera's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Rivera right now.
De Pury has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
De Pury patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
De Pury slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rivera preventing the rear naked choke attempt from De Pury.
De Pury lands punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Pury is persistently looking for the submission but Rivera is defending it well.
De Pury tightening his grip on Rivera, looking for the choke.
De Pury punches Rivera on the ear.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Pury controlling well, preventing Rivera from escaping the position.
Rivera breaks De Pury's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rivera won't allow De Pury to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan De Pury dominated that round.
That's time! Rivera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
De Pury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rivera shoots in and drives through. De Pury sprawls well.
A head kick by Rivera misses
and De Pury counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Pury.
De Pury fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Pury prevents a takedown attempt there.
De Pury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Pury drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Pury must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De Pury is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Pury works over Rivera with some ground and pound from guard.
De Pury showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ryan De Pury has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Pury working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Pury is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De Pury stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Pury sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ryan De Pury has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by De Pury.
De Pury stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Pury dives in and scores a takedown into Rivera's guard.
De Pury stands and steps away. Rivera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Pury scores with a takedown into Rivera's guard.
Rivera looking for a sweep. Not yet Rivera, not yet.
De Pury is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
De Pury cracks Rivera with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Pury stands up from Rivera's guard - De Pury perhaps looking for a knockout.
De Pury feints and as Rivera raises his hands in defense, De Pury changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Pury looking to pass the guard.
De Pury lands a couple of digs.
De Pury 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.
De Pury has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Pury connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Pury trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rivera is working an open guard so De Pury takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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!
De Pury scores with a head kick.
Rivera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Pury cracks a nice hook into Rivera's ribs.
De Pury shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rivera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rivera is trying to hold De Pury in close to prevent damage but De Pury has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Pury content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De Pury moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan De Pury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Good exchange - De Pury coming out on top.
De Pury has managed to clinch.
Rivera is trying to break free.
Rivera pulls De Pury into guard.
De Pury slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Rivera.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with De Pury in particular looking to stall.
Rivera misses with some strikes from the bottom.
De Pury stops Rivera from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Pury controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ryan De Pury has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rivera shoots and misses
and De Pury finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
De Pury is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Pury throws a head kick that half lands.
De Pury lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Pury pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rivera back to the cage. De Pury follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rivera gets caught flat footed, as De Pury shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De Pury stands up from Rivera's guard - De Pury perhaps looking for a knockout.
De Pury closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Pury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De Pury throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rivera was covering up waiting for the punch and De Pury finishes the takedown easily into guard.
De Pury content to stall in guard here.
De Pury pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivera is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Pury is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ryan De Pury hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
De Pury scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
De Pury tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Pury has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rivera is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Pury moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
De Pury tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Pury has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rivera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Pury is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rivera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivera trying to remain calm as De Pury controls from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan De Pury comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Pury has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan De Pury!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Chalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luis Chalas 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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158 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Bunter!
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, Luis Chalas!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunter scores with a jab. Chalas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bunter scores with a shot to the body.
Chalas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bunter's waist but Bunter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chalas off to one side.
Bunter swings for the body but Chalas moves out of range.
A jab from Bunter finds it's way through Chalas's defenses.
Chalas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chalas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bunter throws a hook but Chalas avoids it easily.
Bunter throws an off balance right hand
and Chalas counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Chalas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bunter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chalas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chalas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chalas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bunter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chalas's guard! Nice work there by Bunter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chalas keeping moving, preventing Bunter from controlling successfully.
Bunter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chalas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bunter has managed to get both his arms back between Chalas's legs - danger averted.
Chalas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bunter wants to stand but Chalas is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunter is pushing down on Chalas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chalas is fighting to maintain full guard but Bunter has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bunter wants to stand but Chalas has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Chalas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chalas looking for submissions off his back.
Chalas looking for submissions off his back.
Chalas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bunter pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chalas actively working from the bottom here.
Chalas is staying active underneath Bunter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chalas looking for submissions off his back.
Chalas looking for submissions off his back.
Bunter wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chalas is refusing to be controlled, as Bunter sits in half guard.
Chalas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chalas actively working from the bottom here.
Chalas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chalas actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luis Chalas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chalas takes one to the chin there.
Billy Bunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunter misses with a body shot.
Chalas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunter throws an overhand right that lands on Chalas's shoulder, as Chalas tries to avoid the shot.
Bunter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bunter lands with a shot to the body.
Chalas tries for a takedown but Bunter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bunter misses with a lunging right hand
and Chalas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bunter's guard.
Chalas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bunter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chalas, into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chalas throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bunter uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chalas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bunter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chalas sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chalas actively working from the bottom here.
Chalas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bunter pulls his head out easily.
Chalas is breathing heavily.
Chalas gets full guard.
Bunter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chalas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bunter has managed to get both his arms back between Chalas's legs - danger averted.
Chalas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bunter passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunter is looking to take a break and control but Chalas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chalas tries to improve position but can't.
Bunter decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chalas to his feet.
Chalas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunter misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Bunter.
Bunter throws a poor cross that misses
and Chalas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chalas.
Chalas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bunter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chalas, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chalas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bunter escapes and throws Chalas's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bunter decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chalas to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunter lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunter shoots in but no luck this time.
Bunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chalas.
Bunter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Chalas is just out of range.
Bunter connects with a right hand. Chalas shakes it off.
Chalas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunter thuds a left hand into Chalas's body.
Bunter lands a jab to Chalas's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Billy Bunter will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bunter misses with a wild body shot.
Bunter misses with a wild body shot.
Bunter tries to bum rush Chalas with a series of wild strikes but Chalas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bunter misses with an uppercut. Chalas saw that one coming.
Chalas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bunter avoids it really well and circles away.
Chalas looks for a takedown but Bunter sprawls well.
Chalas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bunter scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chalas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bunter.
Bunter lands with a right hand.
Luis Chalas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunter. Chalas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bunter tests Chalas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bunter shoots in but Chalas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chalas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bunter tries to avoid it but Chalas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bunter to the ground. Bunter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Billy Bunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Chalas.
Bunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Chalas is just out of range.
Bunter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunter throws the left hand but Chalas avoids the punch easily.
Bunter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Chalas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chalas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bunter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chalas, into his guard.
Luis Chalas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chalas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bunter wants to pass the guard but Chalas is keeping the position.
Chalas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bunter passes into side control.
Bunter decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chalas avoids the body shot from Bunter.
Bunter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bunter jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bunter.
Bunter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bunter connects with the punch.
Bunter misses with a hook
and Chalas counters with a shoot takedown. Bunter fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chalas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bunter manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chalas has Bunter in his guard.
Chalas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chalas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bunter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chalas's guard.
Chalas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bunter is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chalas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chalas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bunter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bunter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bunter!
Billy Bunter decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nadi Tsunami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Apostle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nadi Tsunami has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nadi Tsunami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Apostle!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apostle fails to land the takedown.
Tsunami fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tsunami misses with a kick to the body.
Apostle misses with a two punch combination.
Tsunami drives through with a takedown into Apostle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tsunami loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsunami controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Apostle working for a triangle but Tsunami defends it easily.
Apostle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsunami.
Apostle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tsunami. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsunami stands and steps away. Apostle gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tsunami closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tsunami working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Apostle is trying to control Tsunami's posture but Tsunami avoids it.
Apostle trying to remain calm as Tsunami controls from the top position.
Tsunami stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tsunami shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Apostle is trying to defend but Tsunami finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Tsunami content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami stands up out of the half guard.
Tsunami instigates a clinch.
Tsunami is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apostle is defending well for now.
Tsunami stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Apostle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tsunami breaks from the clinch.
Apostle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tsunami sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apostle somewhat.
Nadi Tsunami has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Apostle.
Tsunami shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Apostle looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Apostle tries to control Tsunami's body but Tsunami pushes him off. Apostle squirms to his side and now Tsunami has his back!
Tsunami is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsunami working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Apostle is doing well to defend. Tsunami seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Apostle is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nadi Tsunami!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Yap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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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, Jerome Johnson!
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, James Yap!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yap scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
Yap is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Yap eventually gives up the hold.
Yap thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Yap is tapping! Great win for Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jerome Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Swarley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Swarley struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
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195 lbs
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Henderson!
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, Bob Swarley!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Swarley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Swarley.
Henderson dives in and grabs Swarley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swarley pushes down on Henderson's head and hops out.
Swarley tries a head kick but it misses.
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swarley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Swarley is keeping the position.
Henderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Swarley has wrist control.
Henderson postures up in Swarley's guard and throws a big left but Swarley blocks it.
Henderson pushing down on Swarley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Henderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Swarley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Henderson.
Swarley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Henderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson trying to pass the guard but Swarley defending well.
Henderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Henderson.
Henderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Swarley looks gassed!
Swarley pushes Henderson off looking to stand but Henderson dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson moves into full mount! Swarley won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Henderson but it's paid off an Swarley is forced to tap! Nice work by Henderson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Henderson!
A pretty intense looking Max Henderson took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Rosholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Rosholt is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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186 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Rosholt!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosholt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva did well to prevent Rosholt getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rosholt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rosholt trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosholt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rosholt.
Rosholt prevents Silva from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosholt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Rosholt might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Rosholt passes into side control, despite Silva's attempt to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is being controlled here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jake Rosholt.
Silva swings for the body but Rosholt moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Rosholt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rosholt avoiding damage.
Rosholt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
It looks like Mark Silva has been cut.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Rosholt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rosholt is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Silva to the mat. Silva regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Rosholt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rosholt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosholt looking to pass the guard.
Rosholt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rosholt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rosholt decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Rosholt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rosholt won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosholt wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jake Rosholt.
Rosholt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rosholt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rosholt controlling the position.
Rosholt in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Silva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rosholt controlling from mount.
Rosholt has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Silva's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosholt controlling the position easily from mount.
Rosholt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rosholt controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jake Rosholt has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake Rosholt hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rosholt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Silva tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rosholt is in Silva's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Rosholt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Silva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Rosholt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rosholt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rosholt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosholt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jake Rosholt wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rosholt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rosholt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rosholt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosholt sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jake Rosholt.
Rosholt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva is trying to escape the position but Rosholt is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Rosholt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jake Rosholt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rosholt 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.
Rosholt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rosholt scoring with some ground and pound.
Rosholt sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jake Rosholt wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rosholt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mark Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rosholt drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Rosholt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rosholt 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 25:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Rosholt!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sho Kosugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kosugi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gonna Slap a Pimp. Morgan has chosen Sherry Monocle as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
166 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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134 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sho Kosugi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan throws a low kick but Kosugi avoids it.
Morgan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kosugi ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Morgan blocks a jab.
Morgan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kosugi throws a leg kick
and Morgan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Kosugi.
Kosugi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morgan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Morgan lands a head kick. Kosugi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kosugi shoots in and drives through. Morgan sprawls well.
Kosugi looks for a takedown but Morgan sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sho Kosugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosugi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Morgan!
Kosugi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Morgan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kosugi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Morgan because Kosugi loaded up on that one.
A nice elbow there by Kosugi.
Morgan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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!
Kosugi dominating with strikes here.
Kosugi is working for a guillotine from mount but Morgan frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is squirming around, avoiding Kosugi's attempts to control the action.
Morgan wants to hold on but Kosugi pushes him away.
Kosugi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kosugi with good strikes from the mount here!
Kosugi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kosugi looking to control but Morgan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morgan is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi landing punches.
Morgan is rocked!
Kosugi working for a submission but Morgan is keeping him at bay.
Morgan is still in real trouble! Can Kosugi finish him?
Kosugi misses with a head shot.
Morgan seems to have recovered his senses.
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kosugi misses with a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosugi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Morgan?
Morgan is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi goes for an armbar but Morgan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Morgan.
Kosugi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kosugi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Kosugi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morgan preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Kosugi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kosugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morgan.
Morgan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kosugi is out of range and Morgan settles back down.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sho Kosugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosugi moves in looking to clinch but Morgan pushes him off.
Kosugi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morgan's waist but Morgan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kosugi off to one side.
Morgan catches Kosugi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kosugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan motions for Kosugi to come forward. Morgan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosugi is just out of range.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kosugi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan lands a body shot.
Morgan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Kosugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kosugi looks for a takedown but Morgan sprawls well.
Morgan misses with an uppercut.
Morgan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kosugi checks a leg kick nicely.
Kosugi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morgan throws a low kick but Kosugi moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Morgan.
A left lands for Morgan.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morgan checks a leg kick.
Kosugi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morgan checks it well.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
Morgan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kosugi rather than just go for the knockout.
Kosugi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kosugi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kosugi throws a leg kick
and Morgan counters with a thumping low kick.
A low kick from Kosugi is predictable there
and Morgan counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morgan.
Kosugi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morgan pinned against the cage. Morgan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sho Kosugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosugi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Morgan lands a nice looking body shot.
Kosugi checks a low kick from Morgan.
Kosugi drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi postures up in Morgan's guard and throws a big left but Morgan blocks it.
Kosugi pushes down on Morgan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Morgan wants to control but Kosugi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosugi tries to pass to full mount but Morgan defends it.
Kosugi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morgan sees it coming and defends easily.
Morgan has hold of Kosugi's hands but Kosugi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sho Kosugi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kosugi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Morgan!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Simon Morgan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Morgan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kosugi.
Kosugi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morgan as he jumps to the side.
Morgan swings for the body but Kosugi moves out of range.
Kosugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morgan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morgan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kosugi throws a lazy uppercut
and Morgan counters with a right hand to the body.
Kosugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosugi misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosugi shoots in for a takedown but Morgan shows good takedown defense.
Kosugi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morgan. Morgan obviously looking to wear him down.
Morgan connects with a body shot.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Morgan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kosugi moves away.
Kosugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosugi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morgan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sho Kosugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kosugi tries to clinch there but Morgan circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi blocks the body kick.
Morgan connects with the punch.
Kosugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Morgan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kosugi if he has to take too many more of those.
Kosugi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morgan to the mat! Morgan manages to get full guard.
Kosugi forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan is trying to stand back up but Kosugi is controlling him
Kosugi throwing shots but Morgan is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kosugi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morgan sees it coming and defends easily.
Nice strikes from Kosugi there.
Morgan taking some punishment here, with Kosugi in his half guard.
Kosugi trying to control from half guard but Morgan is working away.
Kosugi working Morgan over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kosugi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kosugi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kosugi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee warns Morgan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sho Kosugi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kosugi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sho Kosugi!
Sho Kosugi made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Simon needs to learn how to punch, he hits like his pimp manager bitch slaps. I was never hurt at all and was just playing with him until the time was right to make my move. He just got ninja'ed'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durdun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Durdun might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Where is My Mind. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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258 lbs
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270 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Durdun!
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, Frank Marko!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Durdun sprawls well. Durdun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marko gets slowly back to his feet.
Durdun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Durdun leaves Marko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Durdun slaps away a takedown attempt from Marko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tyler Durdun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Marko.
Marko shoots in but Durdun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marko swings widly with a right hand
and Durdun counters with a good low kick that Marko was not able to check.
Marko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marko shoots in for a double leg but Durdun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marko looks gassed!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marko is defended easily by Durdun.
Marko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Durdun was covering up waiting for the punch and Marko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Durdun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marko's guard.
Durdun is looking to stand up but Marko won't let him.
Durdun 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marko has his foot on Durdun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Durdun works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durdun wants to stand but Marko is controlling his posture from full guard.
Marko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Durdun defends well.
Durdun 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.
Marko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Durdun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durdun is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Durdun wants to stand but Marko is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marko is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Durdun has his hands clasped together but Marko extends an breaks Durdun's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Marko.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Marko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathers's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Square Dance. Summers is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Conflict-Disturbed. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Marshall Mathers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Summers!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Mathers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Summers looks to throw the jab but Mathers is out of range.
Mathers slips a jab and a cross from Summers.
Summers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mathers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Summers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Summers throws a hook but Mathers avoids it easily.
Mathers avoids the body shot from Summers.
Mathers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mathers.
Mathers throws a leg kick but Summers checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mathers.
Summers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mathers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Summers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Mathers. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mathers.
Mathers fakes the leg kick and cracks Summers in the body.
Summers darts in and clinches Mathers up against the cage.
Mathers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Summers.
Mathers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathers just misses with a punch to the body.
Summers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mathers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Summers back to the cage. Mathers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Summers misses the jab.
Mathers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Summers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Summers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Summers slips a jab from Mathers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers throws out a loose jab but Summers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mathers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Summers.
Marshall Mathers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Summers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mathers scores with a kick to the body.
Summers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Summers throws a hook but Mathers avoids it easily.
Mathers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Summers if he has to take too many more of those.
Mathers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Summers thows a body shot but no joy.
Mathers cracks Summers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mathers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Summers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mathers misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers moves out of range of the strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mathers.
Mathers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Summers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mathers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mathers scores with a hook.
Summers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mathers counters with an outside leg kick.
Mathers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Summers thows a body shot but no joy.
Summers has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mathers.
Mathers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Summers backs up against the cage.
Mathers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mathers thows a leg kick but Summers checks it
and Summers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mathers thinking.
Summers sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mathers throws a leg kick
and Summers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mathers thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mathers throws a hook but Summers avoids it easily.
Mathers staying out of range there.
Summers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mathers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Summers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mathers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mathers avoids the body shot from Summers.
Mathers scores with a hook to the body. Summers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Summers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Summers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Summers throws an off balance right hand
and Mathers counters with a leg kick.
Summers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mathers. Mathers obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Mathers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mathers lands with a nice body kick.
Summers moves out of range of the strikes.
Summers throws a right hand that misses
and Mathers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Summers lands a nice shot that snaps Mathers's head back.
Mathers tries to land a front kick but Summers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mathers throws a leg kick which misses Summers's front leg but catches the back leg as Summers tries to avoid it.
Mathers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Summers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Summers moves out of range of the body kick.
Summers takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mathers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Summers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mathers circles away.
Summers misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mathers tries to score with a low kick but Summers moves his leg out of the way.
Summers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mathers lands a two punch combo.
Summers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Summers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mathers's head backwards.
Summers moves out of range as Mathers strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mathers.
Mathers tries to bum rush Summers with a series of wild strikes but Summers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mathers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Summers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mathers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Summers just misses with a punch to the body.
Summers moves out of range as Mathers throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Summers.
Mathers throws a leg kick but Summers checks it.
Summers throws a hook to the side of Mathers's head but Mathers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mathers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Summers.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Summers sizes up Mathers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Summers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mathers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mathers loads up on a big right hand but Summers slips the punch.
Mathers throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Summers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marshall Mathers is winning the standup battle so far.
Mathers throws a hook but Summers avoids it easily.
Mathers connects with a leg kick. Summers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mathers throws a wild body kick that Summers sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathers tests Summers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mathers ducks under a wild hook from Summers.
Mathers blocks a jab.
Mathers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Summers is rocked!
Mathers looks to throw the jab but Summers is out of range.
Summers is still on wobbly legs! Can Mathers finish him?
Summers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mathers.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Mathers throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Summers is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marshall Mathers!
Marshall Mathers is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Marshall Mathers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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