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SPNY 9: De Souza - Matthews PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Suneet Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phrisbee OReiley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chandler comes to the cage accompanied by Trendy. OReiley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shoot To Thrill kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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150 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suneet Chandler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Phrisbee OReiley!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Chandler.
Chandler scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Chandler.
OReiley dives in and grabs Chandler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chandler pushes down on OReiley's head and hops out.
OReiley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chandler counters with a one-two to the body.
Chandler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chandler stuffs the takedown attempt from OReiley. OReiley gets slowly back to his feet.
OReiley tries to clinch up
and Chandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chandler looks to land a combination but OReiley avoids it well.
Chandler circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chandler counters with a good low kick that OReiley was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from OReiley.
Suneet Chandler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phrisbee OReiley.
The fight stays on the outside here - OReiley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chandler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and OReiley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chandler dodges an elbow strike from OReiley.
Chandler blocks the elbow strike.
Chandler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OReiley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
OReiley landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from OReiley.
Chandler misses with an elbow strike.
Chandler lands a left hand that snaps the head of OReiley backwards.
OReiley lands a damaging elbow.
Chandler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chandler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OReiley avoids it.
OReiley stalling in the clinch but Chandler improves position.
OReiley is defending well against a takedown attempt.
OReiley lands an elbow inside.
OReiley misses with an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OReiley throws an elbow that misses.
Chandler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OReiley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler drops down looking for an ankle pick but OReiley pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chandler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chandler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
OReiley drops back looking for a leg! Chandler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chandler manages to kick OReiley off! OReiley jumps back into Chandler's guard.
OReiley postures up in Chandler's guard and throws a big left but Chandler blocks it.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OReiley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chandler working a defensive guard here.
OReiley drops back looking for a leg! Chandler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chandler manages to kick OReiley off! OReiley jumps back into Chandler's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OReiley looking to sit in guard and control but Chandler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
OReiley keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
OReiley looking for a guillotine here but Chandler defends easily.
OReiley working for submissions but it's allowed Chandler to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phrisbee OReiley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chandler tried to score with a low kick but OReiley checks it.
OReiley shoots in and drives through. Chandler sprawls well.
Chandler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chandler shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. OReiley eats them both and turns towards Chandler to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
OReiley tries to clinch
and Chandler counters with a thumping low kick.
OReiley tries to clinch up.
OReiley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chandler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chandler tries to sprawl but OReiley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of OReiley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take OReiley's back!
Chandler working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chandler is looking for the choke from the back position but OReiley is controlling his hands well.
Chandler doesn't have the hooks in and OReiley manages to turn into his guard.
Chandler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
OReiley preventing the sweep.
Chandler looking for a guillotine here but OReiley defends easily.
OReiley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chandler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chandler has escaped and now he's on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OReiley looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler looking to pass the guard.
Chandler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chandler drops back looking for a leg! OReiley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and OReiley manages to kick Chandler off! Chandler jumps back into OReiley's guard.
Chandler wants to control from the top but OReiley keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler trying to move into half guard but instead OReiley has managed to sweep!
Chandler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OReiley defends well.
OReiley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
OReiley trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
OReiley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
OReiley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and OReiley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chandler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing OReiley from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler controls OReiley momentarily but OReiley frees himself.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing OReiley from controlling successfully.
Chandler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but OReiley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chandler wants to sweep here but OReiley controlling him for the moment.
Chandler seems keen to control OReiley's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chandler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OReiley defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suneet Chandler dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Chandler tries to sprawl but OReiley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chandler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chandler is trying to get back to full guard.
Chandler wants to control but OReiley is keeping busy.
Chandler actively working from the bottom here.
OReiley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chandler looking for submissions off his back.
OReiley frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OReiley scoring with strikes but Chandler is staying in there.
Chandler is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chandler has given up his back.
Chandler covers up after that shot from OReiley.
OReiley is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chandler defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Chandler looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OReiley keeps control of the position as Chandler tries to break free.
OReiley has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Chandler has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chandler looking very determined here, making life difficult for OReiley.
OReiley looking for the RNC.
Chandler tries to break free.
Chandler is working hard here to advance position.
Chandler rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OReiley moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Chandler.
OReiley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
OReiley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
OReiley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chandler keeps working.
Chandler trying to control but OReiley flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
OReiley somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OReiley working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
OReiley tightening his grip on Chandler, looking for the choke.
OReiley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chandler breaks OReiley's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
OReiley keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OReiley is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OReiley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chandler defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phrisbee OReiley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think OReiley 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phrisbee OReiley!
Phrisbee OReiley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamal White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes to the cage accompanied by General Public - Tenderness. Faber has chosen Rich Boy - Throw Some D's as his entrance music. 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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165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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153 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Faber!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has White pinned against the cage. White gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chris Faber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White closes the distance and pushes Faber back into the cage.
Faber takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Chris Faber has been cut.
White lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
White connects with a nasty looking knee right to Faber's face.
White scores a nice knee to the body.
Faber is looking for a takedown up against the cage. White gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
White is pressed up against the cage. Faber has hold of a leg and is looking to drag White down to the mat. White avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jamal White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Faber.
White gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Faber looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faber has White pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. White manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
White gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
White lands a knee to the head.
Faber takes a knee right on the jaw!
White lands an elbow just above Faber 's eye.
White with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from White.
White using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
White connects with a nasty looking knee right to Faber's face.
That has opened up Chris Faber's cut even more.
White lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Faber's defenses.
White landing knees to the head.
White landing knees to the head.
The cut above Chris Faber's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Faber is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
White using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
White scores with a knee to the head.
White taking a breather.
A knee to the head by White.
White landing knees to the body.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
White connects with a nasty looking knee right to Faber's face.
White utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Faber takes a knee right on the jaw!
White connects with a nasty looking knee right to Faber's face.
White prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
White with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White landing knees to the head.
White is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. Faber lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. White obliges.
White lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from White.
White connects with a knee to the head.
White lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Faber is working for takedown but White is calmly controlling the position for now.
White using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
White landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from White.
White scores with a knee to the head.
Chris Faber's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by White.
White lands an elbow inside that Faber shrugs off.
White slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lands a good knee to the midsection. Faber won't want to take too many of those.
Faber is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
White putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Faber in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
White with a knee to the head.
White lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
White connects with a nasty looking knee right to Faber's face.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chris Faber's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jamal White!
A very excited looking Jamal White rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Palermo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palermo comes to the cage accompanied by Rock You Like a Hurricane by Scorpion. 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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181 lbs
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinny Palermo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dexter Mercier!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercier's jab looks to have found its range, popping Palermo under the eye.
Palermo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Palermo ducks under a wild hook from Mercier.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercier. Palermo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Palermo thows a body shot but no joy.
Mercier misses with a straight left.
Palermo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Mercier counter with a right hand.
Mercier scores with a hook.
Mercier connects with a jab.
Mercier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palermo.
Mercier scores with the left hand. Palermo knows he should have avoided that one.
Palermo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercier looks to land a left hand but Palermo moved out of range nicely.
Oh Palermo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palermo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercier.
Palermo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercier.
Palermo throws out a loose jab but Mercier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palermo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palermo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Mercier misses.
Mercier throws a big shot that misses.
Dexter Mercier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palermo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mercier.
Mercier throws a shot to the body.
Palermo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mercier.
A big right from Mercier misses.
Mercier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mercier lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercier throws out a loose jab but Palermo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercier misses with a hook. Palermo ducked under it nicely.
Mercier looks to land a left hand but Palermo moved out of range nicely.
Palermo seems to have got his legs back now.
Mercier scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Palermo moves out of range of the strikes.
Palermo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mercier lands with a nice body punch.
Mercier digs a good hook to Palermo's body.
Palermo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Palermo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mercier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palermo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mercier counters with a nice body shot.
Mercier misses with a hook to the body
and Palermo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Palermo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mercier.
Mercier missing with a left hand there. Palermo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercier swings for the body but Palermo moves out of range.
Mercier misses with a jab to the body
and Palermo counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palermo misses with the combination.
Palermo lands a nice hook to Mercier's body. Mercier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mercier misses with a wild body shot.
Palermo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mercier.
Mercier lands with a nice body punch.
Mercier thuds a left hand into Palermo's body.
Palermo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercier moves away.
Palermo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mercier's calf.
Palermo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercier misses with an uppercut.
Mercier throws the left hand but Palermo avoids the punch easily.
Mercier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mercier connects with a looping right hand.
Palermo slips under a jab from Mercier.
Mercier jabs at Palermo's body.
Palermo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mercier comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mercier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mercier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Palermos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mercier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Palermo misses with a low kick.
Mercier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Palermo at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercier misses the jab.
Mercier swings for the body but Palermo moves out of range.
Mercier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palermo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercier.
Mercier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Palermo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Palermo throws a low kick but Mercier avoids it.
Mercier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Palermo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mercier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Palermo fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercier cracks Palermo with an open hand slap.
Mercier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Palermo moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Mercier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mercier misses with an uppercut. Palermo saw that one coming.
Palermo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mercier tests Palermo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Palermo misses with a few strikes there.
A leg kick checked by Mercier.
Palermo throws a solid leg kick but Mercier takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Palermo.
Mercier lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Palermo falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mercier dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Mercier!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrell Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miles has chosen Tupac - Only God Can Judge Me as his entrance music. Darrell Miles has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tom Sato's chin.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darrell Miles!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles misses with a two punch combination.
Sato throws out a loose jab but Miles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miles thows a body shot but no joy.
Sato swinging wildly here.
Miles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sato doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sato throws a series of punches but Miles avoids them all with ease.
Miles throws a nice looking combination but Sato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sato getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Miles throws a leg kick but Sato sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sato throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miles counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sato blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miles.
Ground and pound from Miles.
Miles lands with a punch from half guard.
Miles prevents Sato from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Miles lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Miles is keen to just control but Sato is a slippery customer.
Sato trying to control but Miles postures up.
Miles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miles is pressing down on Sato's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sato is holding on for now.
Miles wants to control but Sato is keeping him busy.
Sato wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miles is looking to advance position but Sato won't allow it.
Miles is keen to just control but Sato is a slippery customer.
Sato moves into full guard.
Sato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miles is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully.
Sato has momentary wrist control but Miles slips an elbow through the middle.
Miles wants to control from the top but Sato keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miles won't allow Sato to sweep him here.
Miles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miles postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miles advances position into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sato takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sato is rocked!
Miles lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oh Sato is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miles in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Sato looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Miles turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darrell Miles!
An out of breath Darrell Miles thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden Asylum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frazier kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is James Brown - Living In America. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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22
273 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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30
284 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Frazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aiden Asylum!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frazier takes a swing at Asylum's ribcage but misses.
Asylum ducks under a wild hook from Frazier.
Asylum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Frazier does it's job there.
Frazier ducks right into an uppercut from Asylum.
Asylum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asylum throws a low kick but Frazier avoids it.
Asylum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frazier on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Asylum.
Frazier is rocked!
Frazier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asylum.
Asylum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frazier.
Aiden Asylum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Asylum.
Frazier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asylum doesn't seem bothered though.
Asylum misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Asylum's corner calls for a 1-2. Asylum obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Frazier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier is holding his hands too far apart here. Asylum throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Frazier is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aiden Asylum!
Aiden Asylum seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Machin (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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154 lbs
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Angelo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Machin!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Angelo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Machin defends well.
Angelo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Machin has his hands clasped together but Angelo extends an breaks Machin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Angelo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Angelo!
Mike Angelo is the new featherweight champion!
Mike Angelo gave a mention to Hopkins Athletics in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vassago Ballardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haloti Gnata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haloti Gnata has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vassago Ballardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Haloti Gnata!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballardo throws a sloppy head kick and Gnata moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ballardo.
Ballardo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gnata. That did some damage!
A jab from Gnata misses.
Gnata looks to land a right hand but Ballardo moved out of range.
Ballardo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ballardo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Vassago Ballardo has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ballardo checks a leg kick.
Ballardo throws a low kick, looking for Gnata's leg but Gnata calmly moves out of range.
Ballardo instigates a clinch.
Gnata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gnata stalling in the clinch but Ballardo improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ballardo.
Ballardo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballardo scores with a shot to the side of Gnata's head.
Ballardo digs a right hand into Gnata's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gnata's gas tank.
Ballardo presses Gnata against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gnata is leaning against Ballardo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gnata leaning against his opponent.
Ballardo tries to throw a body punch but Gnata avoids it by throwing Ballardo back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gnata prevents a body shot from Ballardo.
Ballardo tries a body shot but Gnata blocks it.
Ballardo scores with a shot to the side of Gnata's head.
Ballardo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gnata is trying to break the clinch but Ballardo is controlling him.
Ballardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gnata backwards.
Ballardo working aggressively here.
Ballardo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gnata is keeping busy.
Gnata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ballardo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gnata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ballardo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ballardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gnata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gnata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ballardo swings wildly with an uppercut but Gnata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ballardo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ballardo has a couple of punches blocked by Gnata.
Gnata escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ballardo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ballardo.
Ballardo takes the fight into the clinch.
Gnata wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gnata prevents a body shot from Ballardo.
Ballardo has a couple of punches blocked by Gnata.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gnata.
Ballardo can't find room to land a body shot as Gnata controls the action.
Ballardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ballardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ballardo misses with some punches.
Gnata lands an uppercut.
Ballardo misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gnata leaning against his opponent.
Ballardo has a couple of punches blocked by Gnata.
Gnata has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gnata breaks the clinch.
Vassago Ballardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gnata checks the leg kick.
Gnata displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ballardo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ballardo motions for Gnata to come forward. Ballardo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ballardo tries to clinch up
and Gnata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ballardo misses with the body kick
and Gnata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ballardo is rocked!
Ballardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gnata.
Oh Ballardo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ballardo moves to clinch but Gnata breaks away
and Gnata counters with a right hand from hell and Ballardo is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haloti Gnata!
Haloti Gnata decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eikichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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24
199 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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28
190 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eikichi Onizuka!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White scoring well with a low kick there.
White throws a low kick but Onizuka avoids it.
White looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Onizuka!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
White wants to finish this one by submission but Onizuka is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from White.
White misses with a head shot.
Onizuka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with White. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
White has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Onizuka's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Onizuka holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as White tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
White has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Poor strikes thrown by White there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
White lands a nice shot to the head.
White with shots to the head and body - Onizuka looks very uncomfortable down there.
White looking for a guillotine from mount but Onizuka is having none of it.
Onizuka is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
White looking to finish with strikes here!
White is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Onizuka to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Onizuka shrugs it off.
White with shots to the head and body - Onizuka looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Onizuka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
White punishing his opponent with strikes.
Onizuka wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by White.
Onizuka is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Onizuka is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. White locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Onizuka is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr White!
Mr White managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jd Almanez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasheed Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almanez comes to the cage accompanied by Rock Hood by Shinobi Ninja. Willis has chosen Kendrick Lamar - HiiiPower as his entrance music. Jd Almanez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
190 lbs
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200 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jd Almanez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rasheed Willis!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Almanez finds it's target.
Almanez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Willis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Willis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Willis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Almanez trying to control but Willis postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis tries to pass to full mount but Almanez defends it.
Willis is looking to take a break and control but Almanez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Almanez wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Almanez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Willis.
Willis is thwarting Almanez's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis wants to pass to mount but Almanez is defending the position.
Willis is working for a kimura but Almanez is defending it quite comfortably.
Almanez trying to control from the bottom.
Almanez wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis works his way into full mount!
Willis tries to control but Almanez wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almanez is looking to get to half guard.
Almanez is working hard here to advance position.
Willis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Almanez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Almanez moves into full guard.
Willis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Almanez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almanez keeping full guard, as Willis tries to pass.
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Almanez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willis looking to sit in guard and control but Almanez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Almanez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Willis trying to control the position.
Almanez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Willis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Willis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Willis!
Almanez manages to get back to half guard.
Willis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Willis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Almanez keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almanez is in trouble now - Willis has advanced to mount!
Willis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Willis landing strikes, looking to finish!
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!
Almanez tries to lock up and control but Willis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Willis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Almanez tries to hold on but Willis pushes him away.
Willis controlling the position easily from mount.
Almanez is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willis wants to control the pace but Almanez is squirming around nicely.
Almanez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasheed Willis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Willis throws a right hand that misses
and Almanez counters with a straight right hand.
Almanez throws a hook but Willis blocks it.
Willis misses with a straight left.
Willis misses with a body shot.
Willis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Almanez circles away.
Willis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Willis misses with a straight left.
Almanez slips a jab and a cross from Willis.
Almanez throws a hook to the side of Willis's head but Willis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Willis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Willis needs to keep his hands up - Almanez had a free shot at his head there.
A swing and a miss from Almanez.
Willis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jd Almanez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Almanez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Willis throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Willis as he checks the leg kick.
Willis slips a jab and a cross from Almanez.
Willis takes one to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Almanez finds it's target.
Willis tries for a takedown but Almanez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Willis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Almanez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good exchange - Almanez coming out on top.
Willis is rocked!
Almanez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Willis is still on wobbly legs! Can Almanez finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almanez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
OH! Willis has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Almanez smells blood and charges in for the finish! Almanez unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Willis sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jd Almanez!
Jd Almanez retains his middleweight title!
Jd Almanez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Demonic Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago de Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think de Souza might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dry County. The crowd seem to be enjoying Matthews's choice of entrance music: God's Gonna Cut You Down . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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177 lbs
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184 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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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
28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thiago de Souza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Matthews!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
de Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Matthews avoiding damage as de Souza throws knees to the body.
Matthews throws a knee to the head but misses.
de Souza tries to land knees in the clinch but Matthews avoids the damage to the body.
de Souza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matthews gets the underhooks and prevents it.
de Souza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
de Souza struggles to land a body shot inside as Matthews controls his hands.
Matthews misses with a punch on the inside.
Matthews tries to land a knee to the head but de Souza blocks with his arms.
Matthews is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
de Souza drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Matthews got a little sloppy there for a moment and de Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matthews has managed to get both his arms back between de Souza's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
de Souza keeping full guard, as Matthews tries to pass.
de Souza looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Matthews is defending well. de Souza quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Matthews has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! de Souza celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago de Souza!
Thiago de Souza retains his welterweight title!
Thiago de Souza really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that [WOT] GR Design - Top quality, from $10 to $150 ! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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