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VFC 74: Anthony Squared PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between peter pan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Novavich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). peter pan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, peter pan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sasha Novavich!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
pan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Novavich avoids it really well and circles away.
pan lands a jab.
Novavich has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Novavich.
pan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Novavich digs a right hand underneath pan's ribcage. pan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Novavich.
Novavich lands a nice uppercut.
Novavich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Novavich drops pan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but pan looks back up at him and smiles so Novavich waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
pan is rocked!
It looks like peter pan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novavich circles away from the clinch attempt
and Novavich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps pan thinking.
pan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Novavich moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for peter pan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
pan managing to block the knees to the body from Novavich.
Novavich tries to break free but pan pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Novavich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
pan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Novavich just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novavich lands a knee to the head.
pan is breathing heavily.
Novavich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Novavich scores with a shot to the side of pan's head.
Novavich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
pan fails with the takedown
and Novavich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Novavich.
A right hook to the body lands for Novavich.
Novavich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Novavich throws a series of punches but pan moves out of range.
pan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Novavich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Novavich motions for pan to come forward. Novavich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
pan tries for a takedown but Novavich circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
pan tries to keep at a distance but Novavich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Novavich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Novavich darts in and clinches pan up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novavich is trying to break the clinch but pan has him pressed against the cage.
Novavich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novavich looks for the body kick but pan saw that one coming.
Novavich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Novavich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Novavich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Novavich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
pan blocks a head kick by Novavich.
Novavich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as pan backs up against the cage.
Novavich gets a clinch.
Novavich lands an uppercut.
Novavich prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Novavich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Novavich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
pan tries to pull guard but Novavich won't allow it.
pan managing to block the knees to the body from Novavich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novavich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Novavich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with pan, pushing him back against the cage.
Novavich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
pan tries for a takedown but Novavich circles away easily
and Novavich counters by moving into the clinch.
Novavich breaks from the clinch.
Novavich cracks pan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Novavich throws the kick towards the body but pan avoids it.
Novavich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Novavich lands with a right hand.
peter pan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novavich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as pan backs up against the cage.
Novavich throws a series of punches but pan moves out of range.
Novavich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
pan tries for a takedown but Novavich circles away easily
and Novavich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for pan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
pan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Novavich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
pan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Novavich counters by moving into the clinch.
Novavich lands an elbow inside.
Novavich trying to land knees to the body.
pan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Novavich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Novavich pushes pan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novavich working pan over with knees to the body.
Novavich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
pan shoots and misses
and Novavich counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Novavich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Novavich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Novavich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches pan on the side of the head.
Novavich darts in and clinches pan up against the cage.
Novavich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Novavich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on peter pan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
pan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Novavich counters with a nice body kick.
pan takes the fight into the clinch.
Novavich manages to break the clinch.
pan closes the distance but Novavich moves to the side
and Novavich counters with a stiff right hand.
Novavich fails to land with a series of punches.
peter pan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
pan has his takedown stuffed
and Novavich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
pan tries for a takedown but Novavich circles away easily
and Novavich counters with a crisp one two that drops pan! Novavich thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves pan to his feet! pan is in big trouble!
Oh pan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novavich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
pan seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
pan blocks a head kick by Novavich.
Novavich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
pan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Novavich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Novavich.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for peter pan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novavich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
pan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Novavich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Novavich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sasha Novavich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
pan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Novavich to score with a decent uppercut.
Novavich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Novavich stops a takedown attempt from pan.
Novavich manages to break the clinch.
Novavich misses with a body kick.
A big left from Novavich misses.
Novavich throws a nice looking combination but pan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Novavich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
pan tries to clinch up
enabling Novavich to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
pan tries to clinch but Novavich moves out of range.
Novavich jabs at pan's body.
pan has his takedown stuffed
and Novavich counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Novavich looks to land a combination. pan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Novavich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
pan darts in trying to clinch
and Novavich holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
pan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Novavich just stands there and leans against the cage.
Novavich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from pan.
Novavich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Novavich breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pan shoots and misses
and Novavich counters with a takedown into side control.
Novavich throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Novavich.
Novavich landing strikes.
pan struggling a bit here.
pan tries to bench press Novavich off him but Novavich keeps the position.
Novavich tries for a kimura but pan is defending well.
Novavich stands up.
pan fails with the takedown
and Novavich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
pan looks to clinch
and Novavich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Novavich closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
pan is trying to get back to half guard.
Novavich works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
pan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Novavich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Novavich stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Novavich misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
pan misses with a takedown
and Novavich counters with a left and a right that stings pan.
No joy there for pan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Novavich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on peter pan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Novavich throws a sloppy head kick and pan moves out of range easily.
Novavich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but pan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
pan fails with the takedown
and Novavich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Novavich.
pan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Novavich manages to break the clinch.
pan closes the distance but Novavich moves to the side
and Novavich counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Novavich.
A frustrated look appears on Novavich's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Novavich is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Novavich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novavich tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
pan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Novavich napping and manages to drive through into side control!
pan trying to control the action but Novavich is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from pan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
pan blocks the strikes from Novavich.
Novavich is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Novavich misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Novavich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Novavich is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Novavich gets back to half guard.
Novavich is looking to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
pan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
pan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Novavich moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for peter pan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novavich throws a knee to the head but misses.
Novavich working hard to break the clinch.
Novavich working hard to break the clinch.
Novavich blocks a body shot from pan.
pan prevents Novavich from breaking the clinch.
pan blocking some punches.
Novavich breaks from the clinch.
Novavich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
pan misses with a takedown
and Novavich counters with a thumping low kick.
pan doesn't manage to clinch there - Novavich circles away.
pan moves out of range of the body kick.
Novavich moves into the clinch.
Novavich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Novavich looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Novavich.
Novavich lands a nice shot to the body.
Novavich manages to break the clinch.
pan moves out of range of the body kick.
Novavich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Novavich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sasha Novavich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
pan tries to clinch but Novavich moves out of range.
Novavich looks for the body kick but pan saw that one coming.
pan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and pan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
pan avoids the head kick by Novavich.
Novavich scores with the left hand. pan knows he should have avoided that one.
Novavich moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Novavich throws a punch but it's blocked by pan.
Novavich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
pan dodges an elbow strike from Novavich.
pan gets control of Novavich's arms and successfully pulls guard. pan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
pan being controlled here, momentarily.
peter pan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Novavich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Novavich tries to stand but pan is controlling from the bottom.
Novavich throws and elbow that misses. pan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Novavich's guard. Nice move by pan!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Novavich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sasha Novavich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Novavich 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 John Roberts scores the fight 25:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 25:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Novavich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brass Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Spotwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knuckles comes into the arena with Rooster blaring out of the sound system. Spotwood has chosen KRS-ONE & Marley Marl - Hip Hop Lives as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brass Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jerry Spotwood!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spotwood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knuckles.
Knuckles just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Knuckles there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knuckles defending well as Spotwood loads up on a big left hand.
Knuckles lands with an uppercut that bounces Spotwood off the cage and back into rage.
Knuckles with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knuckles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spotwood looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knuckles scores with a spinning back kick!
Spotwood sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spotwood shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Knuckles lands with a nice body kick.
Knuckles scores with a leg kick.
Whack! Knuckles lands a heavy head kick that drops Spotwood. The ref tackles Knuckles to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Spotwood was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Brass Knuckles!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Loose Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Go to Sleep. Loose Cannon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Empire State of Mind. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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179 lbs
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180 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
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Juan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Loose Cannon!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loose Cannon misses with the combination.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Loose Cannon is out of range.
Loose Cannon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Loose Cannon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.
Loose Cannon takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Loose Cannon misses the shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Loose Cannon scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Juan Jones has been cut.
Loose Cannon feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Jones crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nate Loose Cannon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Hargh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hargh comes to the cage accompanied by Dominant view. Cohen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Season in the Abyss kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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178 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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Hargh !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Cohen!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hargh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Hargh misses its intended target.
Lawrence Cohen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cohen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hargh as he jumps to the side.
Hargh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cohen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cohen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hargh .
Cohen fails with a takedown attempt.
Hargh misses with a straight right.
Hargh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hargh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hargh . No joy for Cohen on that attempt.
Ken Hargh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence Cohen.
Hargh scores with a nice strike.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cohen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cohen trying to control the position but Hargh is working away.
Cohen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hargh manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hargh wants to get back to full guard.
Cohen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hargh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hargh is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cohen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hargh pinned against the cage. Hargh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cohen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cohen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hargh is fending him off so far but Cohen persists. Nope, Hargh circles away and we're back to standing.
Hargh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hargh . Cohen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cohen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cohen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hargh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hargh gets back to half guard.
Hargh trying to hold on to Cohen's head to control him but Cohen postures up.
Hargh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hargh wants to control but Cohen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hargh looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cohen passes into side control!
Hargh sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cohen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hargh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cohen not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hargh trying to control but Cohen postures up.
Cohen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hargh could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cohen has cracked it and Hargh is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cohen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lawrence Cohen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fortune Cookie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cookie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. . kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Fortune Cookie enters the cage!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fortune Cookie!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cookie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cookie throws an overhand right that lands on Murray's shoulder, as Murray tries to avoid the shot.
Murray drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Murray in the domination position with Cookie hanging on.
Cookie is trying to control Murray's posture but Murray avoids it.
Murray sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cookie is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cookie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Murray's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cookie wants to get back to full guard.
Cookie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murray is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cookie is holding on to half guard well.
Murray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Murray is trying to work for a kimura but Cookie is defending well.
Murray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cookie keeps working.
Cookie is looking to control Murray's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cookie avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cookie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cookie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murray trying to control but Cookie is working from the bottom.
Murrayis looking to pass into half guard but Cookie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cookie is in guard.
Murray on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murray tries to get out of the position.
Cookie postures up and lands a big shot to Murray's brow.
Cookie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cookie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cookie trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cookie 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.
Cookie wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murray wants to stand and escape but Cookie is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cookie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cookie throws a right and a left that Murray avoids nicely.
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cookie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murray is out of range and Cookie settles back down.
Murray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cookie is fending him off so far but Murray persists. Nope, Cookie circles away and we're back to standing.
Cookie lands a nice looking body shot.
Cookie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cookie.
Murray is breathing heavily.
Cookie throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Cookie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cookie connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Cookie as he connects with a hook.
Cookie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cookie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fortune Cookie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab from Cookie.
Cookie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murray on the side of the head.
Murray throws a combination that misses
and Cookie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murray is rocked!
Murray misses with a takedown attempt
and Cookie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh Murray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cookie lands with a right that hurts Murray. Murray looks to clinch but Cookie throws a short knee that drops Murray. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Fortune Cookie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Gram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Reznor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gram comes to the cage accompanied by For Whom The Bell Tolls. Reznor has chosen Shook Ones by Mobb Deep as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Gram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saul Reznor!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gram throws a head kick but Reznor moves out of range.
Gram closes the distance and clinches.
Reznor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gram unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gram effectively controlling the action here.
Gram working Reznor over with knees to the body.
Reznor looks gassed!
Reznor takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Saul Reznor has been cut.
Gram lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gram lands an elbow inside.
Gram slowing the pace effectively.
Gram lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gram slowing the pace effectively.
Reznor takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Saul Reznor's cut even more.
Knees to the body from Gram.
Reznor takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reznor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reznor is rocked!
The cut above Saul Reznor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gram lands an elbow that stopped Reznor in his tracks for a moment.
Reznor is still on wobbly legs! Can Gram finish him?
Gram has Reznor pressed against the cage. He pushes Reznor back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Gram throws a beautiful elbow that sends Reznor crashing to the floor! Gram piles on the pressure with more strikes! Reznor is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Gram!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Halperin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Halperin has chosen I am going to kill you (with the help of Muno) as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Halperin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halperin shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Halperin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson thows a body shot but no joy.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halperin.
Halperin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Halperin shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunter Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Halperin.
Halperin fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson working Halperin over with knees to the body.
Halperin looks gassed!
Thompson is leaning against Halperin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Daniel Halperin has been cut.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson crunches a lovely knee into Halperin's ribcage.
Thompson landing knees to the body.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Halperin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Halperin managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Halperin managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thompson working Halperin over with knees to the body.
Thompson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Halperin backwards.
Thompson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Halperin up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halperin.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the head but Halperin blocks with his arms.
Halperin is trying to drag Thompson to the mat but Thompson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Halperin in his tracks for a moment.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halperin avoids it.
Thompson has Halperin pushed against the cage.
Thompson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Halperin's defenses.
Thompson lands a knee to the head.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halperin avoids it.
Thompson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Halperin's defenses.
Thompson working Halperin over with knees to the body.
Thompson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halperin.
Thompson avoiding damage.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Halperin avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands an elbow just above Halperin 's eye.
Thompson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Halperin.
Halperin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thompson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thompson lands a knee to the body.
Thompson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Halperin has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thompson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thompson missing with knees to the body.
Halperin blocks an elbow strike.
Thompson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Halperin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thompson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thompson prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson just leaning against Halperin, taking a breather.
Halperin avoids a wild elbow strike from Thompson.
Thompson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Halperin's face.
Thompson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Halperin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands an elbow inside that Halperin shrugs off.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halperin is defending well for now.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Halperin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Halperin checks a leg kick.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halperin.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Halperin shoots in but no luck this time.
Thompson swinging wildly here.
Halperin shoots for a takedown but Thompson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunter Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Halperin defending well as Thompson loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Thompson.
Halperin clinches but Thompson breaks the clinch
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Halperin misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Halperin avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Halperin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thompson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thompson lands a glancing blow to the side of Halperin's head.
Thompson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thompson forces Halperin back against the cage and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but Halperin is blocking nicely.
Thompson prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Halperin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thompson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Halperin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thompson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Halperin gets the takedown into side control.
Halperin tries for a kimura but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson prevents Halperin from moving into mount.
Thompson wants to control but Halperin postures up.
Thompson is trying to improve his position.
Thompson prevents Halperin from moving into mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Halperin working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halperin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thompson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Halperin's guard! Nice work there by Thompson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halperin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thompson passes into half guard.
It looks like Thompson is going to stand back up.
Halperin looking for subs from the bottom but Thompson mounts him!
Halperin is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halperin is trying to reverse the position but instead Thompson has taken his back - oops!
Halperin tries to escape but Thompson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Halperin is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halperin on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Halperin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Halperin doesn't escape.
Thompson controlling well, preventing Halperin from escaping the position.
What can Halperin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Thompson is hanging on to Halperin's back as he tries to escape.
Thompson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Halperin can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Thompson is hanging on to Halperin's back as he tries to escape.
Halperin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thompson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Halperin tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Halperin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thompson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Halperin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Halperin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thompson wants to control but Halperin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Halperin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halperin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thompson defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halperin wants to free his trapped foot but Thompson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson is looking to land body kicks.
Halperin shoots and misses
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thompson lunges at Halperin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Halperin's hand.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Halperin moves out of range easily.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Halperin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halperin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thompson is looking to wear down Halperin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Halperin wants a takedown.
Hunter Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Halperin.
Halperin managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a knee to the head.
Thompson slowing the pace effectively.
Halperin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thompson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thompson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Halperin's face.
Halperin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Thompson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Halperin.
Halperin wants a takedown.
Thompson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Halperin avoids it.
Halperin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Halperin has his takedown stuffed
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Halperin fails to land with a series of punches.
Halperin shoots and misses
and Thompson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson leaning against his opponent.
Halperin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.
Halperin has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Halperin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thompson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thompson cracks the inside of Halperin's front leg.
Hunter Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halperin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thompson.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halperin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thompson.
Thompson lands an elbow that stopped Halperin in his tracks for a moment.
Daniel Halperin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halperin goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halperin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thompson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Halperin looking for a takedown.
Thompson lands a good knee to the midsection. Halperin won't want to take too many of those.
Hunter Thompson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Halperin wants a takedown but no success here.
Thompson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halperin can do to turn this around?
Thompson digs a right hand into Halperin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Halperin's gas tank.
Halperin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Halperin managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thompson obliges.
Thompson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Halperin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thompson lands a damaging elbow.
Thompson slows down the pace here.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Halperin's takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thompson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Thompson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Foul Play (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Play comes to the cage accompanied by Simon Says-Pharaohe Monche. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Foul Play!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Play. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Play on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Play blocks a leg kick.
Play scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Play.
Play tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Play.
Play moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Play misses.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Play. Play obviously looking to wear him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Play checks a leg kick.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Play's waist but Play gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Foul Play is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Play counters with a nice uppercut.
Play thows a leg kick but Brown checks it
and Brown counters with an outside leg kick.
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Brown misses with a leg kick
and Play connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Play stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown.
Brown goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Roy Brown has been cut.
Play lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Play throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Play tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Play.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Play scores with a nice strike.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Play.
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A bone on bone clash there as Play blocks the leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
Foul Play has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Brown.
Play throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Good work by Play as he checks the leg kick.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Play counters with a three punch combo that has Brown backing up. Brown nods at Play to acknowledge the strikes.
Brown looks gassed!
Brown lands with a kick to the temple. Play shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Play is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brown throws out a leg kick but Play moves out of range and Brown only half commits.
Play dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage!
Play throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Play.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Play scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Play with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Play connects with a solid leg kick.
Play paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Play throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Play looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Play bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Play thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Foul Play dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Brown's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Play throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Play throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Play to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Brown misses
and Play counters with a nice uppercut.
Play throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Brown misses
and Play connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
Play ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Play connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Play on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Play chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Play moves out of range easily.
Play scores with a jab to the body.
Play is looking to score with low kicks.
Brown throws a lazy head kick
and Play counters with a slapping leg kick.
Play avoids a kick to the body.
Play throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Play misses with an uppercut.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Play.
A solid leg kick lands there for Play.
Play fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well.
Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Play misses with a leg kick
and Brown counters with an inside leg kick.
Brown throws a head kick but Play moves out of range.
Play avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown throws a nice inside leg kick.
Play throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Play tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown throws a head kick but Play moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Play looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brown throws the kick towards the body but Play avoids it.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Foul Play is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Play.
Play misses with a body shot.
Brown gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Play to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Play.
Play moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Play. That's going to slow Brown down.
Play throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Play misses the jab.
Play pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown slips under a jab from Play.
Play throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Play lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown throws a head kick that misses
and Play counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Play fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Foul Play dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roy Brown's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Brown misses
and Play cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Play catches Brown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Play counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Play lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brown backs up against the cage.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown misses with a leg kick
and Play counters with a leg kick.
Brown moves away from the strike by Play.
Brown throws a head kick that misses
and Play counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Play.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Play scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Play there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Play connects with the punch.
Play chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Play lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brown drops his hands momentarily and Play takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Play misses.
Play cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
Play scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Play throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Play's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Play connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Play.
Nice cross by Play.
Play lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brown thows a leg kick but Play checks it
and Play makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brown slips under a jab from Play.
Play scores with a punch to the head.
Play jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roy Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Play tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Play.
Play feints and then cracks Brown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brown down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Play counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown moves out of range of the leg kick from Play.
Play takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Brown misses with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Play.
Brown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brown slips a straight right by Play.
Play cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Play throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Play counters with a nice uppercut.
Foul Play is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Play punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Play avoids the head kick by Brown.
Play connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Play is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Play scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Play counters with a slapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
A shot to de liver by Play. Beautiful body shot.
Brown tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Play jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Play is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Foul Play showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Play, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Foul Play!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Everson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klein East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). East has chosen Cold as Ice- M.O.P. as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rusty Everson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klein East!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
East wants to clinch up but Everson keeps it at a distance.
Everson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Everson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Everson misses with a head shot.
Everson wants to control the pace but East is squirming around nicely.
Everson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
East tries to lock up and control but Everson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Everson lands a heavy elbow.
Everson prevents East from getting the reversal.
Everson working the ground and pound effectively.
Everson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
East is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Everson unloading with bombs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everson scoring with strikes but East is staying in there.
East can't escape the position.
The referee warns East that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Everson working the ground and pound effectively.
Everson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Everson looking to finish East with some ground and pound. This is bad for East!
East keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Everson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. East can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Everson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of East's face.
East working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Everson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Everson breaks from East's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Everson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A nice elbow there by Everson.
Everson lands a heavy elbow.
Everson lands a heavy elbow.
East is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
East taking shots to the head.
Everson is landing with some decent strikes but East is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
East taking shots to the head.
Everson cracks East with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Everson landing punches.
East in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Everson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Everson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Everson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of East's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
East in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
East is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Everson wants to control the pace but East is squirming around nicely.
Everson avoids the attempt from East to control.
East is working to get back to half guard.
Everson breaks from East's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
East is desperately trying to improve his position but Everson has a good base and remains in mount.
Everson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as East is looking to escape.
East taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Everson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
East thows a left - swing and a miss!
Everson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but East checks it well.
East throws a leg kick but Everson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Everson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from East.
Everson misses with a straight left.
Everson checks a leg kick.
Everson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck East on the side of the head.
East throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of East 's head but he takes it in his stride.
East misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from East.
Everson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as East sprawls well. East wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Everson gets slowly back to his feet.
East defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Everson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Everson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Everson fails with a takedown attempt.
East misses with a low kick.
East lands a nice leg kick that just misses Everson's sensitive parts.
Klein East is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
East tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by East as he checks the leg kick.
Everson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everson blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from East misses.
Everson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Everson misses with a low kick.
Everson closes the distance and clinches up with East, looking for a takedown. Everson pushes East against the cage but East circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Everson fails with the takedown.
East scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
East misses with a low kick.
East scores with a one two! Everson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Everson is trying to defend but East finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
East seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Everson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
East stops Everson from getting back to his feet.
East seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Everson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Everson is concentrating on defense, preventing East from advancing position.
Everson is looking for a sweep. East is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
East stops Everson from getting back to his feet.
East is keen to just control but Everson is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from East lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Everson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Everson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick lands there from East.
East lands a lovely overhand right.
Everson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that East can do to turn this around?
East is looking to clinch.
Everson shoots in but East avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Everson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Everson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around East's waist but East gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Everson off to one side.
Everson with a lazy takedown attempt
and East counters with a good low kick that Everson was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klein East showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Everson throws an overhand right that lands on East's shoulder, as East tries to avoid the shot.
East scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Everson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting East counter with a right hand.
Everson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Everson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Everson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before East can pounce on him.
Everson walks into a jab.
Good leg kick by East there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
East throws a front kick aimed at Everson's knee but Everson avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
East misses with a low kick.
Everson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
East trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everson stopping the sweep attempt from East.
Everson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Everson throwing strikes from guard but East blocks nicely.
East looking to hit a scissor sweep but Everson is one step ahead there.
East preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Everson won't allow East to sweep him here.
Everson scoring with some ground and pound.
Everson is looking to work some ground and pound but East has wrist control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Everson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Everson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Everson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Everson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
East wants to improve his position but Everson is controlling well.
East moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Everson throws a strike but East rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Everson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Everson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Everson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. East manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
East pushes Everson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Everson shoots in for a takedown but East shows good takedown defense.
A jab lands there for East.
Everson misses with a hook. East ducked under it nicely.
Everson shoots and misses
and East counters with a nice low kick that buckles Everson's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Everson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
East has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
East crunches a lovely knee into Everson's ribcage.
East lands a body shot.
East scores with a shoulder strike.
East throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Everson blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klein East comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think East has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis comes to the cage accompanied by Avril Lavigne - Hot. Stark has chosen Iron Man-Black Sabbath as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ellis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellis throws a right and a left that Stark avoids nicely.
A left and a right from Ellis both land. Nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stark.
Ellis misses the shot to the body.
Ellis fails to land with a series of punches.
Stark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ellis takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Ellis connects with a right hand. Stark shakes it off.
Stark looks for a takedown but Ellis sprawls well.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ellis.
Stark shoots in but Ellis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ellis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Ellis.
Anthony Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark thows a body shot but no joy.
Stark has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stark swings wildly with an uppercut but Ellis uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stark gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ellis is pulling down on Stark's head. It's preventing any offense from Stark, at least for the moment.
Ellis looking to control.
Stark forces his way into half guard.
Ellis is not content to let Stark control the position.
Stark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Still in half guard, Stark seems content to control.
Stark passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stark prevents Ellis from getting the reversal.
Stark moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ellis has worked his arm free - good work by Ellis!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ellis keeps working.
Stark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stark looks gassed!
Stark working away.
Stark goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ellis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stark but great work by Ellis.
Ellis controlling the position.
Ellis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ellis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stark sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ellis is chipping away with strikes.
Ellis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The strikes coming from Ellis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ellis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ellis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Ellis throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark misses with a body punch
and Ellis counters with a right hand to the body.
Ellis misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
Stark takes a swing at Ellis's ribcage but misses.
Stark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ellis ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Stark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stark. Stark circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stark misses with a shot to the body
and Ellis counters with a nice uppercut.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ellis.
Ellis lands a jab to the head.
Ellis connects with a nice looking jab.
Ellis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stark throws out the jab.
Ellis misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Stark.
Stark swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ellis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ellis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stark closes the distance but Ellis moves to the side
and Ellis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ellis moves away.
Anthony Ellis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ellis misses with a straight right.
Ellis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
A jab from Ellis misses.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
Ellis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ellis ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Ellis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ellis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ellis rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ellis.
Ellis blocks a jab.
Stark tries for a takedown but Ellis circles away easily
and Stark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stark is rocked!
Stark is breathing heavily.
Ellis moves away from the strike by Stark.
A jab from Ellis does it's job there.
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Ellis finish him?
Stark tries to clinch there but Ellis circles away.
Stark seems to have recovered his senses.
Ellis tests Stark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Ellis misses its intended target.
Anthony Ellis is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Ellis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ellis just misses with a punch to the body.
Ellis missing with a left hand there. Stark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ellis misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by Ellis.
Ellis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Ellis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stark clinches up against the cage.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
Stark misses with a punch to the body.
Stark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ellis throws a head punch that misses.
Stark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stark swings wildly with an uppercut but Ellis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ellis blocks an uppercut.
Ellis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ellis.
Ellis prevents a body shot from Stark.
Ellis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stark misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stark looking for a takedown.
Anthony Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Stark.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as Ellis controls his hands.
Stark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ellis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellis. Stark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ellis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ellis's waist but Ellis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stark off to one side.
Ellis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Ellis scores with a hook.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
Ellis missing with a left hand there. Stark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ellis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ellis.
Ellis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stark doesn't seem bothered though.
Ellis lands a glancing blow to the side of Stark's head.
Stark bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Ellis finds it's target.
Stark throws a jab when Ellis was well out of range.
Ellis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stark misses with a jab to the body
and Ellis counters with a nice uppercut.
Stark looks to clinch
and Ellis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ellis takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Stark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stark takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stark closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ellis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stark tries to clinch
enabling Ellis to counter with a crisp jab.
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ellis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Ellis ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stark.
Stark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ellis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ellis, as that shot connected.
Ellis with a nice cross.
Ellis thows a body shot but no joy.
Ellis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ellis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stark throws a looping overhand right but Ellis ducks down to avoid it.
Ellis cracks Stark with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ellis has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stark to stand back up!
Ellis misses the shot to the body.
Stark moves out of range as Ellis strikes.
Ellis lands a jab to the nose.
Stark tries to clinch but Ellis moves away
and Ellis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ellis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ellis works Stark's body with a nice hook.
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!
Ellis lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to de liver by Ellis. Beautiful body shot.
Stark walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellis. Stark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ellis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ellis lands a slapping body shot.
Ellis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ellis lands a with a good body shot.
Ellis connects with a looping right hand.
Jab by Ellis.
Ellis circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ellis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ellis throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Ellis.
Ellis cracks a nice hook into Stark's ribs.
Stark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stark avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ellis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellis misses the shot to the body.
Stark ducks under a wild hook from Ellis.
Stark takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ellis misses the jab.
Ellis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ellis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Ellis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stark looks for a takedown but Ellis sprawls well.
Ellis lands a nice hook to Stark's body. Stark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ellis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stark on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stark.
Ellis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stark looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ellis tests Stark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ellis.
Ellis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot lands for Ellis.
Ellis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ellis scores with a one two! Stark had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stark throws a hook to the side of Ellis's head but Ellis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ellis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ellis swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellis clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Stark misses the target.
Ellis misses with a jab to the body
and Stark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ellis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Ellis is keeping the position.
Ellis trying to control the position.
Stark pushing down on Ellis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ellis is looking to control Stark's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ellis avoid being mounted?
Stark trying to pass the guard but Ellis defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis trying to control from the bottom.
Ellis is staying active underneath Stark, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stark avoids the body shot from Ellis.
Stark has a takedown stuffed.
Ellis throws a right and a left that Stark avoids nicely.
Jab, jab by Ellis - just one landing.
Ellis slips under a jab from Stark.
Ellis swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Ellis misses with an uppercut.
Ellis slaps away a takedown attempt from Stark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ellis.
Horrible takedown by Stark or perhaps it was just good defense by Ellis which made him look bad.
Anthony Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Stark.
Nice cross by Ellis.
Ellis connects with a looping right hand.
Stark is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ellis's half guard.
Ellis is looking for a sweep. Stark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stark trying to control the action but Ellis is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis gets full guard.
Stark wants to control from the top but Ellis keeps moving.
Stark preventing the sweep.
Ellis is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ellis cracks a nice hook into Stark's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ellis.
Stark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ellis swivels and escapes.
Stark misses with a looping left.
Stark gets a takedown into half guard.
Ellis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Stark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ellis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Stark dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Stark.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellis. Stark does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice combination there by Ellis.
Stark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ellis counters with a one-two to the body.
Stark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ellis throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark darts in trying to clinch
and Stark takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ellis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stark is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ellis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ellis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Ellis.
Ellis works Stark's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ellis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stark thinking.
Ellis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stark on the side of the head.
Ellis misses with a double jab.
Ellis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellis drops Stark with a beautiful combination! Stark stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ellis is looking for the KO!
Stark misses the shot to the body.
Ellis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stark. Stark circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ellis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Ellis.
Stark takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stark avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ellis scores with a nice right hand.
Ellis swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ellis.
Stark walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Ellis shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Ellis finds it's way through Stark's defenses.
Stark scores with a takedown into Ellis's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ellis is keeping the position for now.
Anthony Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ellis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ellis is controlling Stark's posture.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ellis is on top in guard.
Ellis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis is looking to stand up but Stark won't let him.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stark looking for a sweep. Not yet Stark, not yet.
Ellis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stark looking to control.
Ellis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ellis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stark takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stark walks into a left hand.
Stark tries to clinch
and Ellis counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark clinches but Ellis breaks the clinch
and Ellis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stark avoids the body shot from Ellis.
Stark misses with a body punch
and Ellis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stark misses with a takedown
and Ellis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anthony Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Stark.
Ellis misses with a hook to the body
and Stark counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ellis thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellis lunges at Stark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stark's hand.
Ellis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Stark moves forwards but Ellis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Ellis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ellis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:45
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ellis!
Anthony Ellis retains his welterweight title!
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