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LFL 6: Selmey vs. Warrior PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Gummidge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem- lose yourself. Ryan Reed had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordon Gummidge!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reed clinches.
Gummidge tries to break the clinch but Reed is controlling the position.
Gummidge tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reed jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gummidge walks away with a smile on his face. Reed gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gummidge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reed shoots for a double leg takedown but Gummidge sprawls well. He's pushed Reed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gummidge swinging wildly here.
Gummidge darts in and clinches Reed up against the cage.
Gummidge throws a punch but it's blocked by Reed.
Gummidge connects with a knee to the head.
Gummidge pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reed leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gummidge throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reed blocks it with crossed arms.
Reed breaks the clinch.
Reed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reed shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reed.
Reed tries to land a leg kick but Gummidge saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reed connects with a body shot that sends Gummidge's belly button to the back.
Reed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gummidge closes the distance but Reed moves to the side
and Reed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gummidge thinking.
Reed throws a low kick but Gummidge avoids it.
Reed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Reed moves into range and clinches up with Gummidge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge lands a nice elbow.
Reed tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gummidge smiles and moves away.
Gummidge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gummidge throws a poor cross that misses
and Reed decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gummidge's guard.
Gummidge has his foot on Reed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reed works his way back into a safe position though.
Gummidge working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gummidge's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gummidge holds on and takes a little breather.
Reed stays in close to Gummidge's body and controls the position.
Gummidge working a defensive guard but Reed manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gummidge is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reed working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Reed dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gummidge throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gummidge checks the leg kick.
Gummidge leaves Reed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ryan Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gummidge, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gummidge's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gummidge working aggressively here.
Reed tries to score a body lock takedown but Gummidge shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gummidge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reed avoids it.
Reed is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gummidge to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Gummidge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gummidge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gummidge landing knees to the head.
Gummidge using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gummidge with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gummidge using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reed has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reed tries to break the clinch but Gummidge is controlling the position.
Gummidge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gummidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reed jumps guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gummidge stops Reed from standing up.
Gummidge tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Gummidge wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reed tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gordon Gummidge has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Reed shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gummidge but Gummidge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gummidge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gummidge circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gummidge.
Reed looks for a takedown but Gummidge sprawls well.
Gummidge tries to clinch up.
Gummidge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reed throws out a leg kick but Gummidge moves out of range and Reed only half commits.
Good shot there by Gummidge.
Reed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reed is looking to score with low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed shoots for a takedown but Gummidge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gummidge fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Reed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gummidge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gummidge lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gummidge.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gummidge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Gummidge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Reed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gummidge circles away.
Gummidge throws a big shot that misses.
Reed shoots in for a double leg but Gummidge sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reed shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gummidge but Gummidge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Gummidge.
Gordon Gummidge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gummidge is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Reed off and has taken his back!
Gummidge throwing sloppy strikes.
Gummidge wants to control but Reed is keeping busy.
Gummidge is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gummidge tries to get the hooks in deep but Reed pushed the leg off.
Gummidge punches the canvas rather than the man.
Gummidge trying to control.
Gummidge looking to hold on to the position here but Reed rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Gummidge from controlling successfully.
Gummidge pushes down on Reed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gummidge is trying to control the action in half guard but Reed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gummidge is just content to waste time from the top position. Reed takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gummidge tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Reed pulls Gummidge in to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed keeping moving, preventing Gummidge from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gordon Gummidge was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Reed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gummidge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reed in his tracks.
Reed tries to clinch up.
Gummidge tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
A slow jab from Gummidge misses its intended target.
Gordon Gummidge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ryan Reed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reed.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Gummidge.
Gummidge throws a leg kick which misses Reed's front leg but catches the back leg as Reed tries to avoid it.
Gummidge moves into range and clinches up with Reed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gummidge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gordon Gummidge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gummidge 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 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Gummidge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Van Der Houst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lloyd Conan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgar Van Der Houst has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edgar Van Der Houst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lloyd Conan!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Der Houst looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Conan is fending him off so far but Van Der Houst persists. Nope, Conan circles away and we're back to standing.
Conan lands with a shot to the body.
Van Der Houst looks for a takedown but Conan sprawls well.
Conan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Conan wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Van Der Houst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Houst pivots, looking for a leg kick but Conan is out of range and Van Der Houst settles back down.
Conan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Der Houst under the eye.
Conan shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Der Houst sprawls well. He's pushed Conan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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!
Conan scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Der Houst should have avoided that one.
Conan throws a left that rocks Van Der Houst and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Conan dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Van Der Houst regain composure!
Van Der Houst is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Conan knocks Van Der Houst out cold with a massive hammerfist! Conan Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lloyd Conan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LJ Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Valente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, LJ Warner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chase Valente!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warner drops Valente with a beautiful combination! Valente stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Warner is looking for the KO!
Valente is rocked!
It looks like Chase Valente has been cut.
Valente looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
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!
Warner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valente.
Valente is still on wobbly legs! Can Warner finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Warner engages and cracks Valente with a massive lead left hook - Valente tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Warner is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). LJ Warner!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Montini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kova Naama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montini comes to the cage accompanied by The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Naama has chosen The Undivine - Satellite Monarchy as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Montini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kova Naama!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montini drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Montini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Montini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naama is keeping the position for now.
Montini 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.
Montini's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luke Montini.
Naama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Montini is looking to take this one to the mat.
Naama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Naama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Montini.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montini is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Montini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naama throws a punch but it's blocked by Montini.
Naama stops a takedown attempt from Montini.
Montini turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Montini tries to advance to mount but Naama denies him.
Montini trying to control the action but Naama is working from the bottom.
Naama struggling a bit here.
Naama prevents Montini from moving into mount.
Montini passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Naama!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Naama is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Montini content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naama wants to hold on but Montini pushes him away.
Naama is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Montini is staying active.
Montini fails to take his opponent's back.
Montini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naama prevents Montini from taking his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Naama manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Montini seems to be looking for submissions.
Montini tries to pass to full mount but Naama defends it.
Montini is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montini has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Montini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Montini tries to control but Naama wriggling away.
Montini wants to take Naama's back here but Naama is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montini swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Naama is now in Montini's guard. A big mistake from Montini there, giving up the dominant position!
Montini working for a triangle but Naama defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Montini dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Naama moves into the clinch.
Montini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Montini fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Montini is looking for a takedown.
Naama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Naama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Naama stops a takedown attempt from Montini.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Montini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montini looking for a takedown.
Naama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Montini is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Naama can't fight it off and eventually Montini manages to take the fight to the floor. Naama looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Montini forces his way into half guard.
Naama is trying to stand back up but Montini is controlling him
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montini is looking to take a break and control but Naama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Montini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Montini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Naama!
Montini content just to control the position here.
Montini trying to control but Naama is having none of it.
Montini is landing with some decent strikes but Naama is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naama is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Montini goes for an armbar but Naama turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Naama.
Naama looking to pass the guard.
Naama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Naama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Montini pulls Naama in to control the position.
Naama would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Naama preventing the sweep.
Montini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Naama throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Naama would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Montini holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luke Montini has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
No luck for Montini with that takedown attempt.
Montini drives through and clinches with Naama against the cage.
Naama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montini is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Naama to keep the fight standing.
Naama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Luke Montini has been cut.
Montini wants the takedown. Naama is fighting it off but Montini persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Naama's guard against the cage.
Montini wants to control from the top but Naama keeps moving.
Montini pushing down on Naama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Naama controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montini stops Naama from getting back to his feet.
Montini is looking to stall here but Naama recovers full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Naama keeping full guard, as Montini tries to pass.
Montini is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Montini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Naama keeping moving, preventing Montini from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Montini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Montini'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!
Naama moves into the clinch.
Naama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Montini has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Naama is trying to keep an underhook but Montini manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Montini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Naama is refusing to be controlled, as Montini sits in half guard.
Montini trying to pass the guard but Naama defending well.
Luke Montini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Montini perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luke Montini.
Montini drives through with a takedown into Naama's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Montini tries to free his leg and advance position but Naama is retaining full guard.
Montini trying to control the position from guard on top but Naama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Montini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naama is keeping the position for now.
Montini postures up.
Naama wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kova Naama wasn't active enough on the ground.
Montini fails with the takedown.
Kova Naama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Montini or perhaps it was just good defense by Naama which made him look bad.
Naama instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Montini lands a takedown into guard.
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!
Montini trying to control the position from guard on top but Naama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Naama keeping full guard, as Montini tries to pass.
Montini wants to control from the top but Naama keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Naama has his hands on Montini's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Luke Montini wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Naama drives through and clinches with Montini against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Naama.
Naama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Montini backwards.
Naama is pressed up against the cage. Montini has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Naama down to the mat. Naama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Montini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montini dives in and grabs Naama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Naama pushes down on Montini's head and hops out.
Naama closes the distance and clinches.
Naama pushes Montini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Naama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Naama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Naama lands with a left to the head.
Naama lands an elbow inside.
Montini drops down looking for an ankle pick but Naama pulls his leg out and moves away.
Naama clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Naama lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Naama.
Naama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Naama tries to stall but Montini uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Naama working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Montini is looking for a takedown.
Luke Montini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Naama lands a shoulder strike.
Naama stalling.
A shot in the inside from Naama.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalling in the clinch from Naama.
Montini is working for takedown but Naama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kova Naama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Naama scores with a shoulder strike.
Naama works on Montini's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kova Naama.
I think Montini has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Montini!
Our winner, Luke Montini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayden Venn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayden Venn acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hayden Venn!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venn staying out of range there.
Venn throws a hook to the side of Fury's head but Fury sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fury slips under a jab from Venn.
A big left from Venn misses.
Fury moves out of range as Venn strikes.
Fury uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Venn.
Fury ducks under a wild hook from Venn.
Fury slips a straight right by Venn.
Venn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Venn swings widly with a right hand
and Fury counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Venn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fury thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fury passes Venn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury working over Venn with some ground and pound. Venn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Fury.
Venn throws a strike from the bottom but Fury passes into side control!
Venn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury working the ground and pound.
Fury is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Venn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fury scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Venn to see if he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury working the head with strikes.
Venn wants to get back to his feet but Fury drags him back down.
Venn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fury working the head and body with strikes.
Venn is rocked!
Venn looks winded!
Venn tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Venn is still in real trouble! Can Fury finish him?
Fury is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Venn is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xavier Fury!
Xavier Fury decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between GungHo Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Irvine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irvine has chosen Break the Walls as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. GungHo Jesus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chris Irvine's chin.
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19
175 lbs
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18
167 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, GungHo Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Irvine!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jesus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jesus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irvine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jesus moves into the clinch.
Jesus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jesus.
Jesus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Irvine blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jesus.
Jesus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irvine blocks a body shot from Jesus.
Jesus tries to throw a body punch but Irvine avoids it by throwing Jesus back against the cage.
Jesus tries to throw a body punch but Irvine avoids it by throwing Jesus back against the cage.
Jesus misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jesus tries a body shot but Irvine blocks it.
Jesus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Jesus - that landed with a thud.
Jesus lands with a left to the head.
Jesus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jesus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jesus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jesus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Irvine backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jesus.
Jesus misses with a body punch.
Irvine blocks a body shot from Jesus.
Jesus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Irvine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jesus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jesus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jesus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jesus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Irvine's elbow.
Jesus misses with the head strike.
Irvine tries for a takedown but Jesus manages to get underhooks.
Jesus lands with a light punch inside.
Irvine blocks a body shot from Jesus.
Irvine is looking to take this one to the mat.
GungHo Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Irvine.
Jesus is pressed up against the cage. Irvine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jesus down to the mat. Jesus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jesus moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Jesus fails to land.
Jesus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irvine backwards.
Jesus struggles to land a body shot inside as Irvine controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Jesus fails to land.
Jesus has a couple of punches blocked by Irvine.
Jesus lands a right hand.
Jesus lands an uppercut.
Jesus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jesus lands a left hand.
Irvine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jesus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irvine wants to take the fight to the mat but Jesus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jesus is working Irvine over against the cage.
Jesus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jesus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jesus is leaning against Irvine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jesus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jesus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irvine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jesus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irvine blocking some punches.
Jesus working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jesus presses Irvine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Jesus.
Jesus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
GungHo Jesus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jesus throws a push kick but Irvine slaps the foot to one side.
Irvine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irvine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jesus pinned against the cage. Jesus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jesus has Irvine up against the cage in a clinch.
Jesus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Irvine backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jesus.
Jesus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irvine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvine goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jesus prevents it.
Jesus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
GungHo Jesus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jesus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jesus lands a shoulder strike.
Irvine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jesus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Irvine or not.
Jesus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jesus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Jesus.
Irvine prevents a body shot from Jesus.
Good body shot from Jesus.
Irvine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvine has Jesus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jesus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
GungHo Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Irvine.
Jesus scores with a shoulder strike.
Jesus struggles to land a body shot inside as Irvine controls his hands.
Jesus misses with a punch on the inside.
Irvine blocking some punches.
Jesus struggles to land a body shot inside as Irvine controls his hands.
Jesus lands a hook that snaps the head of Irvine backwards.
Jesus misses with the head strike.
Jesus throws a head punch that misses.
Irvine prevents a body shot from Jesus.
Irvine tightens his grip and picks Jesus up, before dumping him to the ground. Jesus manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Irvine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Irvine throws an elbow that misses. Jesus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Irvine's guard. Nice move by Jesus!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irvine wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jesus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Irvine has a closed guard, preventing Jesus from standing up.
Irvine seems keen to control Jesus's posture.
Jesus preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
GungHo Jesus has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Irvine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jesus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Irvine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jesus as he jumps to the side.
Jesus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Irvine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jesus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Irvine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jesus takes the fight into the clinch.
Jesus scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jesus tries a body shot but Irvine blocks it.
Jesus lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
GungHo Jesus dominated that second round.
That's time! Jesus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jesus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jesus wants to clinch.
Irvine takes one on the button.
Irvine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jesus sprawls well. Jesus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Irvine gets slowly back to his feet.
Jesus thows a body shot but no joy.
Jesus misses with a straight right.
GungHo Jesus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus misses the shot to the body.
Irvine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jesus as he jumps to the side.
Jesus throws a solid leg kick but Irvine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jesus.
Chris Irvine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Irvine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jesus.
Irvine shoots in and drives through. Jesus sprawls well.
GungHo Jesus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Irvine.
Jesus is looking to clinch.
Jesus scores with a decent looking hook.
Irvine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus scores with the left hand. Irvine knows he should have avoided that one.
Irvine slips under a jab.
Jesus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jesus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jesus looks to score with a jab to the body but Irvine is just out of range.
Jesus cracks Irvine with a good jab.
Jesus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jesus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jesus is looking to clinch but Irvine is avoiding it.
Jesus wants to clinch up but Irvine keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus tries to clinch but Irvine moves out of range.
Jesus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jesus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jesus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jesus throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Irvine.
GungHo Jesus is winning the standup battle so far.
Irvine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jesus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jesus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irvine manages to avoid it.
GungHo Jesus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Irvine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jesus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jesus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Irvine circles away quickly and effectively.
Jesus tries to clinch but Irvine moves out of range.
Irvine walks into a left hand.
Jesus clinches.
Irvine wants a takedown but no success here.
Chris Irvine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jesus lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
GungHo Jesus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jesus, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... GungHo Jesus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Arkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cult of Personality - Living Colour. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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31
221 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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31
216 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Arkley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Alexander!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arkley connects with a body shot that sends Alexander's belly button to the back.
Arkley is looking to slow Alexander down with leg kicks.
Arkley tries to clinch up.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches up with Arkley, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes Arkley against the cage but Arkley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alexander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arkley manages to avoid it.
Alexander scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alexander misses with a series of wild punches.
Arkley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alexander.
Alexander looking to score a takedown here. Arkley is defending well but Alexander drives through and ends up in Arkley's guard.
Alexander throwing strikes from guard but Arkley blocks nicely.
Arkley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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!
Arkley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexander wants to pass the guard but Arkley is keeping the position.
Arkley wants to sweep here but Alexander controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexander throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arkley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Arkley holds on and takes a little breather.
Arkley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arkley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander throws a strike but Arkley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Arkley prevents Alexander from getting back to his feet.
Alexander wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexander is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Arkley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arkley stops Alexander from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkley stands and steps away. Alexander gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jacob Alexander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Arkley lands a jab.
Alexander fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alexander's corner calls for a 1-2. Alexander obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No luck for Alexander with that takedown attempt.
James Arkley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Alexander.
Alexander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arkley tries to avoid it but Alexander manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arkley to the ground. Arkley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arkley 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.
Alexander takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arkley misses with a body kick.
Arkley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Alexander crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Arkley - the referee stops the clock and Alexander gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Arkley. Alexander manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Alexander looks winded!
A left lands for Arkley.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown but Arkley shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arkley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alexander takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Arkley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arkley scores with a nice strike.
Alexander is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Alexander.
Alexander is still on wobbly legs! Can Arkley finish him?
Alexander misses with a looping left.
Arkley fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Alexander to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Alexander looks to clinch but Arkley throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Alexander taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). James Arkley!
James Arkley is the new light heavyweight champion!
James Arkley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barristan Selmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warrior is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ultimate Warrior Entrance. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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24
222 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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30
275 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barristan Selmy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ultimate Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior with a lazy takedown attempt
and Selmy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Selmy.
Warrior avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Selmy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Warrior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Selmy has managed to get both his arms back between Warrior's legs - danger averted.
Warrior is trying to hold Selmy in close to prevent damage but Selmy has managed to pass into half guard.
Warrior is trying to stand back up but Selmy is controlling him
Warrior keeping control of the position.
Selmy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Selmy passes to full mount!
Warrior can't escape the position.
Selmy wants to control the pace but Warrior is squirming around nicely.
Selmy blocks Warrior's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selmy landing shots from mount.
Warrior is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior tries to hold on but Selmy pushes him away.
Warrior regains half guard.
Warrior tries to get to full guard but Selmy has control of the leg.
Selmy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Warrior sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior looks like he's trying to stand up.
Warrior is trying to maintain the position but Selmy is very close to passing his half guard.
Warrior looks like he's trying to stand up.
Warrior missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selmy stops Warrior from getting back to his feet.
Warrior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Selmy wants to take a breather but Warrior is having none of it.
Selmy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Selmy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Warrior actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barristan Selmy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Warrior tries to clinch up.
Warrior is looking to clinch but Selmy is avoiding it.
Selmy thuds a left hand into Warrior's body.
Warrior shoots and misses
and Selmy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Warrior tries to clinch but Selmy moves out of range.
Selmy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Warrior wants to sweep here but Selmy controlling him for the moment.
Warrior is trying to control the position but Selmy postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior looking for a guillotine here but Selmy defends easily.
Selmy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Warrior is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Warrior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior managing to control the position.
Warrior is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Selmy is standing up over Warrior. Warrior looks to escape but Selmy dives into side control.
Warrior parries the strikes from Selmy easily there. Selmy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Warrior to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selmy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Warrior has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Selmy but great work by Warrior.
Selmy is looking to reverse the position.
Selmy regains half guard there - taking advantage of Warrior's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Warrior not doing much here.
Warrior is stalling here. Selmy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Warrior seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Selmy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selmy has control of an arm but Warrior manages to advance to Selmy's back!
Selmy tries to roll but Warrior sticks to his back.
Warrior is looking for the choke from the back position but Selmy is controlling his hands well.
Selmy manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Warrior is now in side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Warrior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Warrior moves into the clinch.
Selmy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Warrior is keeping busy.
Warrior is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Selmy is trying to break free.
Warrior manages to break the clinch.
Selmy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Warrior counters with a left to the body.
Selmy tries to sprawl but Warrior drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Warrior not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selmy has his hands clasped together around Warrior's back. He's all about the action.
Warrior tries to pass the half guard into mount. Selmy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Warrior throwing shots but Selmy is blocking nicely.
Warrior is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Selmy is just riding it out for now. Warrior eventually gives up the hold.
Selmy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Warrior.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Selmy has a hand on Warrior's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Warrior takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Selmy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior is landing with some decent strikes but Selmy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Selmy wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Selmy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Warrior's arms.
Warrior misses with an elbow to the head.
Ultimate Warrior has got the better of the ground game so far.
Warrior tries to get the hooks in deep but Selmy pushed the leg off.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selmy wants to escape the position.
Warrior tries to get the hooks in deep but Selmy pushed the leg off.
Selmy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Selmy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Warrior.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Warrior doesn't have the hooks in and Selmy manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Warrior really 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.
A combination from Warrior does no damage.
Warrior misses with an attempted mid kick.
Selmy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Selmy is working for a kimura but Warrior is defending it quite comfortably.
Selmy wants to work for an arm triangle but Warrior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selmy blocks the strikes from Warrior.
Warrior wants to get back to full guard.
Warrior looks like he's trying to stand up.
Selmy tries to pass to full mount but Warrior defends it.
Warrior wants to control but Selmy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ultimate Warrior was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Selmy sprawls well. Selmy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Warrior gets slowly back to his feet.
Warrior shoots in and drives through. Selmy sprawls well.
Barristan Selmy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultimate Warrior.
Warrior is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Warrior fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ultimate Warrior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Selmy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Warrior counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Warrior looks for a takedown but Selmy sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warrior looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selmy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Warrior.
Warrior on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Warrior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Selmy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Warrior looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Warrior tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Selmy swivels and escapes.
Warrior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Selmy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Warrior.
Selmy cracks Warrior with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selmy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Selmy showed some decent athleticism there.
Selmy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Warrior with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Selmy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Warrior!
Warrior tries to hold on but Selmy postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barristan Selmy had his way with Ultimate Warrior in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Warrior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warrior takes one to the chin there.
Warrior shoots in but Selmy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Warrior goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Selmy tries to sprawl but Warrior drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Warrior trying to control from half guard but Selmy is working away.
Warrior is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Selmy wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selmy is pressing down on Warrior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Warrior passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Selmy manages to get back to half guard.
Warrior prevents Selmy from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Warrior is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Selmy tries to get to full guard but Warrior has control of the leg.
Warrior takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selmy is looking to improve his position.
Ultimate Warrior has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Warrior ducks under a wild hook from Selmy.
Warrior has his takedown stuffed
and Selmy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Warrior misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Selmy looks to land a right hand but Warrior moved out of range.
Selmy drives through with a takedown into Warrior's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Selmy with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Selmy passes into half guard.
Selmy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Warrior sees it coming and defends easily.
Warrior missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warrior pushes Selmy off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Barristan Selmy.
I think Selmy 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barristan Selmy!
Barristan Selmy retains his heavyweight title!
Barristan Selmy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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