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VFC 77: Ellis vs. Play PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viraj Mithani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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211 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Viraj Mithani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mithani.
Mithani misses with a double jab.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Mithani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mithani lands with a cross.
A combination from Mithani does no damage.
Mithani blocks a head kick by Johnson.
A telegraphed right hand from Mithani misses the target.
Mithani defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithani has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Viraj Mithani has been cut.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mithani tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mithani to the ground. Mithani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mithani throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Mithani misses with a low kick.
Mithani throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Mithani moves out of range.
Mithani misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mithani throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Mithani throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mithani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mithani as he avoids it easily.
Viraj Mithani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Johnson.
Mithani throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mithani swinging wildly here.
Mithani misses with a wild body shot.
Mithani throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Mithani makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mithani.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Mithani to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mithani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mithani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mithani lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viraj Mithani's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mithani falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Mithani works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Mithani throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Mithani.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mithani defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithani fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Mithani sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Viraj Mithani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Johnson.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
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.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mithani as he jumps to the side.
Mithani changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mithani.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mithani scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
Viraj Mithani is winning the standup battle so far.
Mithani dances in with a quick combination. Johnson is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Mithani snaps Johnson's head back. Johnson stumbles backwards against the cage. Mithani steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Johnson's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Johnson just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Viraj Mithani!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Felix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orange Juice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Felix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orange Juice!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felix ducks under a wild hook from Juice.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Felix uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juice.
Felix works Juice's body with a nice hook.
Juice scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Juice ducks under a wild hook from Felix.
Juice lands with a cross.
It looks like Junior Felix has been cut.
Juice cracks the inside of Felix's front leg.
Felix misses with a series of wild punches.
Felix swinging wildly here.
Juice connects with a crisp jab.
Juice throws a sloppy head kick and Felix moves out of range easily.
Felix connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juice misses with a double jab
and Felix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Juice thinking.
Juice loads up on a big right hand but Felix slips the punch.
Juice looks for the body kick but Felix saw that one coming.
Felix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Juice has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Juice there as he acknowledges the shot.
Felix takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Felix falls off balance throwing a combination
and Juice counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Felix thinking.
Juice dips to his left and cracks Felix with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Felix on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Felix is looking to clinch but Juice is avoiding it.
Juice throws a nice looking combination but Felix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Felix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Juice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juice throws a hook but Felix avoids it easily.
Felix wants to land a leg kick but Juice is out of range.
Juice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Juice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Felix moves out of range of the body kick.
Juice lands a right hook to the body.
Juice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Felix circles away quickly and effectively.
Felix throws a right and a left that both miss.
Felix misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Juice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juice jabs Felix right on the nose. Felix blinks but takes it well.
Juice throws a body punch but Felix moves out of range.
Juice with a hook.
Juice throws a leg kick which misses Felix's front leg but catches the back leg as Felix tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Juice.
Felix falls off balance throwing a combination
and Juice counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Felix thinking.
Felix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Juice moves away.
Felix misses with a jab, cross combination.
Juice scoring well with a low kick there.
Juice scores with a nice body kick.
Felix is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juice misses with an uppercut. Felix saw that one coming.
Felix scores with a three punch combo!
Juice connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Felix momentarily.
Juice lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Felix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Juice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Felix throws a nice looking combination but Juice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Felix throws a nice looking combination but Juice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Juice throws a leg kick which misses Felix's front leg but catches the back leg as Felix tries to avoid it.
Felix has closed the distance and engaged Juice in a clinch.
Felix has had enough of the clinch but Juice keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Juice.
Nice body punch from Juice.
Juice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Juice.
Juice lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felix has had enough of the clinch but Juice keeps him there for the moment.
Juice scores with a shoulder strike.
Juice lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Juice.
Juice works on Felix's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Juice on the inside.
Good body shot from Juice.
Juice digs a right hand underneath Felix's ribcage. Felix let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Juice lands a hook that snaps the head of Felix backwards.
Juice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Juice lands with a shot to the body.
Juice changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Felix dodges the punch combination from Juice.
Juice tests Felix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Juice is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Felix had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Juice plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Felix is rocked!
Juice lands a hook that stumbles Felix back into the cage. Juice follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Felix to the canvas! Juice pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Felix has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Orange Juice!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Frank Edgar has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Murray!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Edgar wants to stand and escape but Murray is having none of it.
Murray wants to pass the guard but Edgar is keeping the position.
Edgar is looking to stand up but Murray isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray throwing strikes but missing.
Murray wants to control from the top but Edgar keeps moving.
Edgar wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Murray manages to pass to side control.
Murray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Edgar's head.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Edgar, right into the meat.
Edgar misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edgar.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edgar.
Edgar throws a nice looking combination but Murray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edgar lands a nice shot that snaps Murray's head back.
Murray throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edgar's waist but Edgar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murray off to one side.
Edgar misses with the combination.
Edgar throws a series of punches but Murray moves out of range.
Murray gets a takedown into half guard.
Edgar wants to get back to his feet.
Murray looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Edgar wants to get back to his feet.
Murray is pressing down on Edgar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edgar is holding on for now.
Edgar wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murray is looking to advance position but Edgar won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Edgar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Murray to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Murray prevents Edgar from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murray trying to control the position from guard on top but Edgar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murray throwing strikes from guard but Edgar blocks nicely.
Murray is looking to work some ground and pound but Edgar has wrist control.
Edgar wants to stand up but Murray is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Edgar throws a series of punches but Murray avoids them all with ease.
Edgar throws the kick towards the body but Murray avoids it.
Edgar connects with a body shot.
Murray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edgar tries to avoid it but Murray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edgar to the ground. Edgar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Edgar jabs at Murray's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edgar.
Edgar misses with a two punch combination.
Edgar connects with a jab.
Murray fails to land the takedown.
Frank Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Murray.
A punch combination from Murray misses.
Murray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edgar avoids it really well and circles away.
Murray shoots in for a takedown but Edgar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murray looks gassed!
Edgar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Edgar.
Murray closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edgar circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Edgar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edgar avoids it really well and circles away.
Edgar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murray uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edgar.
Frank Edgar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edgar misses with a double jab
and Murray counters with a single leg into guard. Edgar didn't expect that.
Murray stops Edgar from standing up.
Murray wants to pass the guard but Edgar is keeping the position.
Murray trying to control the position from guard on top but Edgar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray stops Edgar from standing up.
Edgar keeping full guard, as Murray tries to pass.
Edgar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Murray misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Edgar counters with a series of strikes. Murray will be more careful next time no doubt.
Murray misses with a takedown attempt
and Edgar counters with a thumping low kick.
Frank Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Murray.
Murray tries to move into range but Edgar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Edgar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edgar throws a big shot that misses.
Murray shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Murray was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Murray is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Edgar's face.
Murray scoring with strikes but Edgar is staying in there.
Edgar is trying to stand.
Murray lands with some strikes.
Murray lands with some strikes.
Edgar trying desperately to get to his feet.
Murray scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Murray wants to control the pace but Edgar is squirming around nicely.
Edgar is bucking up trying to escape but Murray cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Edgar is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray wants to control the pace but Edgar is squirming around nicely.
Murray might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Edgar kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Edgar is trying to stand up.
Murray working Edgar over with strikes here.
Edgar tries to buck Murray off but he can't manage it.
Murray landing punches.
Murray lands a big shot there that rocks Edgar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Edgar is in a horrible position here. Murray smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Murray.
Murray lands a heavy elbow.
Edgar is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Murray working the ground and pound effectively.
Murray lands a nice shot to the head.
Murray trying to control but Edgar is having none of it.
Murray lands a big elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edgar taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Edgar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murray counters with a stiff right hand.
Murray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Edgar to counter with a crisp jab.
Murray has his takedown stuffed
and Edgar counters with an outside leg kick.
Edgar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edgar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edgar lands a jab to the nose.
Murray swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Edgar counters with a left to the body.
A nice combination there by Edgar.
Murray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Edgar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frank Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Murray.
Edgar takes a swing at Murray's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edgar scores with a nice strike.
Edgar throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Edgar counters with a thumping low kick.
Murray tries to clinch but Edgar moves away
and Edgar counters with a left and a right that stings Murray.
Edgar throws out a leg kick but Murray moves out of range and Edgar only half commits.
Edgar thows a body shot but no joy.
Murray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murray takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edgar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edgar connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Edgar.
Murray misses with a combination
and Edgar counters with a solid body kick.
Murray with a poor takedown
and Edgar counters with a right hand to the body.
Murray has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Murray misses with a takedown
and Edgar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murray takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Edgar counters with a straight right hand.
Frank Edgar is winning the standup battle so far.
Edgar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murray feints and as Edgar raises his hands in defense, Murray changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Edgar wants to stand and escape but Murray is having none of it.
Murray slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Edgar pushes Murray away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Murray gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Edgar some visible discomfort.
Murray trying to control the action but Edgar is working from the bottom.
Edgar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Murray is controlling him well.
Edgar trying to remain calm as Murray controls from the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Murray closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Edgar pushes Murray off looking to stand but Murray dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Murray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edgar keeps working.
Frank Murray has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edgar is trying to stand up here but Murray is controlling him well.
Murray trying to pass the guard but Edgar defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Murray misses with a takedown attempt
and Edgar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Edgar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Edgar 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Edgar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marshall Eriksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marshall Eriksen's chin.
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Eriksen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksen swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Eriksen pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson blocking some punches.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Eriksen wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.
Anderson is looking to control Eriksen's arms but Eriksen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Anderson has his back to the cage.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Eriksen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eriksen smiles and moves away.
Eriksen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
Anderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Eriksen throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Eriksen misses with a body shot.
Eriksen misses with a combination
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Eriksen.
Eriksen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
Eriksen tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eriksen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eriksen misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A right-left combo lands from Eriksen.
Eriksen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eriksen misses with a jab to the body
and Anderson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Eriksen's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Eriksen is retaining full guard.
Eriksen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eriksen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anderson stands up and waves to Eriksen to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson showed some decent athleticism there.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but Eriksen is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson decides to stand and escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Eriksen's guard.
Eriksen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Eriksen is retaining full guard.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eriksen is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Eriksen wants to stand and escape but Anderson is having none of it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Eriksen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eriksen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Will Anderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Eriksen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Eriksen circles away.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eriksen.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Eriksen.
Eriksen missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eriksen. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eriksen misses with a body shot.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Eriksen takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Eriksen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eriksen throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Eriksen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksen throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Eriksen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Eriksen pushes him off.
Eriksen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eriksen takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Eriksen.
Will Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eriksen cracks Anderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eriksen.
Marshall Eriksen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anderson throws a one two combo.
Eriksen clinches.
Anderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eriksen smiles and moves away.
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Eriksen!
Eriksen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eriksen swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Eriksen throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eriksen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Eriksen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Eriksen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Eriksen is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.
Anderson has Eriksen pressed against the cage, preventing Eriksen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Eriksen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Eriksen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anderson has Eriksen pressed against the cage, preventing Eriksen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Eriksen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Eriksen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Eriksen.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eriksen.
Eriksen throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Eriksen jabs at Anderson's body.
Marshall Eriksen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eriksen tries to clinch up.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eriksen.
Anderson lands with a shot to the body.
Eriksen throws a good cross that connects.
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Eriksen misses with a body shot
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Eriksen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Eriksen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Eriksen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eriksen scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anderson counters with a left to the body.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Eriksen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eriksen lands a nice shot to the body.
Eriksen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Eriksen backing up. Eriksen nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
Eriksen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Eriksen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eriksen fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Eriksen.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Eriksen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Marshall Eriksen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Eriksen circles away easily
and Eriksen counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson prevents Eriksen from breaking the clinch.
Eriksen tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
Eriksen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eriksen manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Eriksen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jab by Anderson.
Anderson drives through and clinches with Eriksen against the cage.
Anderson prevents Eriksen from breaking the clinch.
Anderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eriksen.
Eriksen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson successfully pulls guard.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing Eriksen from standing up.
Eriksen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eriksen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anderson's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eriksen chips away with some ground and pound.
Eriksen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eriksen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing Eriksen from standing up.
Anderson looking for a guillotine here but Eriksen defends easily.
Anderson working for a triangle but Eriksen defends it easily.
Eriksen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eriksen looking to pass the guard.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eriksen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anderson's guard.
Eriksen throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Eriksen keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson slips a straight right by Eriksen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen stuffs the takedown.
Eriksen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eriksen. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Anderson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Eriksen is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Eriksen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eriksen works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eriksen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eriksen sprawls well. Eriksen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Eriksen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksen swinging wildly here.
Eriksen is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eriksen.
Anderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Eriksen scores with a body shot.
Eriksen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eriksen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Eriksen catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Eriksen tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eriksen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eriksen counters with a stiff right hand.
Eriksen throws a combination that misses
and Anderson counters with a three punch combo that has Eriksen backing up. Eriksen nods at Anderson to acknowledge the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Eriksen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eriksen 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Eriksen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Pembelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fortune Cookie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pembelton comes to the cage accompanied by Hail Mary by Tupac. Cookie has chosen . 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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24
179 lbs
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177 lbs
10 - 5 - 1 |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Pembelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fortune Cookie!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pembelton slips a jab from Cookie.
Pembelton moves away from the strike by Cookie.
Pembelton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cookie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cookie wants to sweep here but Pembelton controlling him for the moment.
Cookie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pembelton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cookie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cookie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cookie!
Cookie stands up.
Cookie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fortune Cookie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cookie misses with a looping left.
Fortune Cookie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pembelton tries to close the distance and clinch but Cookie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Cookie misses its intended target.
Cookie lands with a nice body punch.
Cookie misses with an uppercut. Pembelton saw that one coming.
Pembelton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pembelton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cookie.
Cookie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cookie takes a swing at Pembelton's ribcage but misses.
Pembelton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cookie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cookie throws a right and a left that Pembelton avoids nicely.
Cookie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton wants to clinch up but Cookie keeps it at a distance.
Pembelton scores with a nice head shot.
Cookie misses with an uppercut. Pembelton saw that one coming.
Cookie looks to land a left hand but Pembelton moved out of range nicely.
Pembelton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pembelton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cookie's head backwards.
Cookie misses with an uppercut. Pembelton saw that one coming.
Cookie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pembelton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cookie dodges the ground and pound from Pembelton.
Pembelton tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pembelton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton trying to control the action but Cookie is working from the bottom.
Cookie tries to improve position but can't.
Cookie holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pembelton working away.
Pembelton swings around for an armbar but Cookie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pembelton's guard.
Pembelton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cookie!
Pembelton tries to control but Cookie wriggling away.
Cookie wants to hold on but Pembelton pushes him away.
Pembelton looking to control but Cookie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pembelton has hold of Cookie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cookie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fortune Cookie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pembelton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cookie misses with a hook. Pembelton ducked under it nicely.
Pembelton ducks under a wild hook from Cookie.
Cookie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pembelton.
Cookie missing with a left hand there. Pembelton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cookie misses the shot to the body.
Pembelton moves out of range as Cookie strikes.
Pembelton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cookie defends it nicely.
Cookie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pembelton misses with an uppercut.
Cookie misses with a hook. Pembelton ducked under it nicely.
Pembelton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cookie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cookie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pembelton.
Cookie misses with a wild combination.
Cookie misses the jab.
Cookie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pembelton.
Pembelton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cookie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pembelton somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Pembelton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pembelton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cookie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cookie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pembelton.
Nice straight punches there by Pembelton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pembelton.
Pembelton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cookie.
Pembelton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pembelton showed some decent athleticism there.
Pembelton trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton is just content to waste time from the top position. Cookie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cookie keeping moving, preventing Pembelton from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cookie is keeping the position for now.
Pembelton trying to control but Cookie is working from the bottom.
Pembelton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pembelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Cookie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pembelton preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cookie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pembelton manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pembelton lands with a good body shot.
Cookie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cookie misses with an uppercut.
Cookie scores with a punch to the head.
Cookie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pembelton.
Cookie throws a shot from downtown. Pembelton moves away and avoids it.
Pembelton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cookie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pembelton.
Cookie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pembelton counters by moving into the clinch.
Pembelton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cookie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cookie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pembelton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cookie working aggressively here.
Cookie pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Pembelton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pembelton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Pembelton fails to land the takedown.
Pembelton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pembelton goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cookie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pembelton's guard! Nice work there by Cookie!
Cookie stopping the sweep attempt from Pembelton.
Pembelton is trying to control the position but Cookie postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cookie content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cookie passes Pembelton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pembelton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pembelton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cookie defends well.
Pembelton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cookie's guard.
Pembelton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cookie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pembelton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cookie, who protects the arm well.
Cookie can't do much from the bottom here.
Pembelton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton tries for a kimura but Cookie is defending well.
Cookie is looking for a sweep.
Pembelton tries to score with some ground and pound. Cookie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pembelton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cookie, who protects the arm well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cookie misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cookie misses with a hook. Pembelton ducked under it nicely.
Cookie dips to his left and cracks Pembelton with an uppercut!
Pembelton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pembelton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cookie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cookie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pembelton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pembelton tries to clinch up but Cookie circles away and keeps his distance.
Cookie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pembelton counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cookie!
Pembelton wants to control the pace but Cookie is squirming around nicely.
Cookie tries to reverse the position but Pembelton maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Pembelton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pembelton 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frank Pembelton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klein East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Everson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). East comes into the arena with Cold as Ice- M.O.P. blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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217 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Klein East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rusty Everson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
East does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Everson checks a leg kick.
East scores with a leg kick.
East connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice cross by East.
East swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from East. No joy for Everson on that attempt.
Everson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Everson lands in his opponent's guard.
East avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Everson distracts East with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Everson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Everson cracks East with a solid left hand.
East wants to sweep here but Everson controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everson thows a big elbow that misses.
Everson wants to control from the top but East keeps moving.
Everson stopping the sweep attempt from East.
Everson throwing strikes from guard but East blocks nicely.
East working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
East connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
East looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Everson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but East avoids it really well and circles away.
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.
Klein East has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Everson.
Everson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from East as Everson shoots in.
A clash of legs there as Everson blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from East.
Nice body punch from East.
Everson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but East swivels and escapes.
Everson looks gassed!
East misses with a takedown attempt
letting Everson counter with a right hand.
Everson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and East counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East throws a body punch but Everson moves out of range.
Everson slips a jab from East.
Everson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and East counters with a low kick, right behind Everson 's knee.
East throws a leg kick but Everson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Everson misses
and East cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
East lands a nice leg kick that just misses Everson's sensitive parts.
Everson walks into a jab.
Everson blocks a leg kick.
East throws a leg kick which misses Everson's front leg but catches the back leg as Everson tries to avoid it.
Everson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everson shoots and misses
and East counters with a right hand to the body.
East lands with a thumping leg kick.
East lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
East throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Everson.
East feints and then cracks Everson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Everson down.
Everson moves out of range of the leg kick from East.
East wants to slow Everson down by chopping away at his legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - East looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
East cracks Everson with a good jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Everson slips a straight right by East.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klein East 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.
East throws a leg kick but Everson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Everson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and East counters with a leg kick.
East throws the left hand but Everson avoids the punch easily.
East ducks right into an uppercut from Everson.
Everson missing with a left hand there. East was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from East finds it's way through Everson's defenses.
Everson fails with the takedown
and East counters with a lovely straight right hand!
East throws a hook but Everson avoids it easily.
East looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
East throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East throws a leg kick but Everson checks it.
East throws a hook but Everson blocks it.
East throws a leg kick but Everson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
East misses with a low kick.
Everson tries for a takedown but East circles away easily
and East counters with a slapping leg kick.
Klein East has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Everson.
Everson is breathing heavily.
East throws a sloppy body shot
so Everson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Everson throwing strikes but missing.
East lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Everson!
Everson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poor strikes thrown by East there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
East scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Everson?
Everson wants to control but East is having none of it.
East dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Everson because East loaded up on that one.
Everson can't escape the position.
Everson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Everson is looking to improve his position but East isn't that keen on the idea.
East unloading with bombs!
East thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Everson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by East there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
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.
Everson is desperately trying to improve his position but East has a good base and remains in mount.
East trying to control but Everson is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Everson can do anything to dispel that myth.
East punching from mount but Everson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
East sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
East with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klein East dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
East bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Everson tries for a takedown but East circles away easily
and East counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
East tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Everson shoots and misses
and East counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
East scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Everson doesn't seem bothered though.
Everson ducks under a wild hook from East.
East throws a leg kick but Everson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by East.
A chopping leg kick lands by East.
Everson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Everson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by East. East obviously looking to wear him down.
East tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Everson is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East tries a low kick but Everson avoids it.
Everson shoots in but East avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Klein East has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Everson.
Everson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and East counters with a leg kick.
East scores with a crisp jab that stopped Everson in his tracks.
Everson shoots and misses
and East counters with an inside leg kick.
Everson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
East throws a body punch but Everson moves out of range.
East throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Everson ducks under a wild hook from East.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East throws a leg kick but Everson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Klein East is winning the standup battle so far.
Everson fails with the takedown
and East connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
East throws a big shot that misses.
East turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
East throws a chopping leg kick but Everson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Everson has his takedown stuffed
and East counters with a nice low kick that buckles Everson's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
East closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A chopping leg kick lands by East.
Good leg kick by East there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East misses with a double jab
and Everson counters with a stiff right hand.
Good work by Everson as he checks the leg kick.
East is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Everson can do to turn this around?
Everson scores with a decent looking hook.
Everson fails with the takedown
and East counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Klein East is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Everson fails with the takedown
and East counters with a good low kick that Everson was not able to check.
A good leg kick by East.
Everson checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everson with a lazy takedown attempt
and East counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
East ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Everson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
East takes a swing at Everson's ribcage but misses.
East misses with a wild combination.
East moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by East as he connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
East misses with a low kick.
Rusty Everson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
East throws a shot from downtown. Everson moves away and avoids it.
East lands with a slapping head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klein East showed his dominance in that final round.
Well East has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klein East!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zuffa Bellator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles has chosen I Am by Dale Oliver as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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23
212 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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25
215 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zuffa Bellator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, AJ Styles!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Styles.
Styles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bellator.
Styles scores with the left hand. Bellator knows he should have avoided that one.
Bellator tries to close the distance and clinch but Styles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Bellator.
Bellator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Styles gets the takedown into side control.
Styles postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
An elbow from Styles crashes against the mat.
Styles trying to control the action but Bellator is working from the bottom.
Styles working the ground and pound but Bellator is defending the strikes.
Styles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Styles working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Styles wants to control but Bellator is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bellator gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Styles trying to control but Bellator is having none of it.
Styles misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Styles looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Styles throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Styles looking to ground and pound but Bellator is blocking nicely.
Styles thowing shots but they're missing.
Bellator keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Styles fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bellator blocking the ground and pound.
Styles punching from mount but Bellator doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Styles trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Styles looking to finish with strikes here!
Styles has hold of Bellator's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bellator manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Styles trying to control but Bellator is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Styles landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bellator is squirming around, avoiding Styles's attempts to control the action.
Bellator is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bellator defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Styles.
Styles has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bellator's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Styles dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bellator scores with the left hand. Styles knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like AJ Styles has been cut.
Zuffa Bellator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Styles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Styles slips a jab and a cross from Bellator.
Bellator misses with the combination.
Styles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bellator.
Styles blocks a jab.
Bellator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Styles avoids the body shot from Bellator.
Jab, jab by Styles - just one landing.
Styles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bellator takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bellator misses the body punch
and Styles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bellator takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Styles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bellator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles wants to control from the top but Bellator keeps moving.
Bellator avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Styles passes Bellator's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Styles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bellator's head.
Styles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bellator's head.
Styles is looking for a kimura here.
Styles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bellator defending well though.
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.
Styles thows a huge punch but Bellator dodges it nicely.
Styles controlling the action here.
Bellator avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Styles.
Styles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bellator throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Styles counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Bellator misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellator misses with a two punch combination.
Bellator connects with a good right hand that stumbles Styles. Styles circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bellator misses with a straight right.
Bellator throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bellator will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bellator connects with a jab.
Styles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bellator.
The fighters circling - Bellator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zuffa Bellator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bellator misses the jab.
Styles closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Styles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bellator pushes Styles off looking to stand but Styles dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellator is refusing to be controlled, as Styles sits in half guard.
Styles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bellator defending well though.
Bellator wants to control but Styles is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Styles there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Styles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Styles trying to pass the guard but Bellator defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but AJ Styles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on AJ Styles's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Styles on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Styles slips under a jab.
Bellator fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab from Bellator.
That has opened up AJ Styles's cut even more.
Styles slips under a jab.
Styles lunges at Bellator with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bellator's hand.
Zuffa Bellator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bellator drops Styles with a beautiful combination! Styles stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bellator is looking for the KO!
Styles is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Styles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bellator is trying to defend but Styles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Styles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bellator doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Styles.
Styles is working for a kimura but Bellator is defending it quite comfortably.
Styles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bellator is just riding it out for now. Styles eventually gives up the hold.
Styles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bellator defending well though.
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.
Styles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Styles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Styles tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bellator knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bellator is not content to let Styles control the position.
That's three 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.
Bellator darts in trying to clinch
and Styles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bellator pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bellator needs to keep his hands up - Styles had a free shot at his head there.
Bellator wants to clinch
so Styles counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Styles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zuffa Bellator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Styles throwing strikes but missing.
Styles wants to control from the top but Bellator keeps moving.
Bellator on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bellator tries to get out of the position.
Styles thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles is pushing down on Bellator's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bellator is fighting to maintain full guard but Styles has managed to sneak the leg through.
Styles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Styles is looking to advance position but Bellator won't allow it.
AJ Styles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Styles seems to be working for a kimura but Bellator defends the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Styles trying to control from half guard but Bellator is working away.
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 Zuffa Bellator.
I think Styles 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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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 Sasha Novavich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knuckles comes to the cage accompanied by Rooster. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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24
210 lbs
11 - 5 - 1 |
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25
212 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Knockout power |
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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
11 - 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sasha Novavich!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novavich looks to land a left hand but Knuckles moved out of range nicely.
Knuckles lands a nice leg kick that just misses Novavich's sensitive parts.
Novavich throws a lazy right hand but Knuckles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knuckles throws a nice outside leg kick.
Knuckles lands with a straight right. Novavich didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Sasha Novavich has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Novavich does no damage.
Novavich throws a lazy right hand but Knuckles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knuckles lands with a nice body kick.
Novavich looks gassed!
Knuckles dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knuckles punishes Novavich's body with a nice straight punch.
Knuckles takes the fight into the clinch.
Knuckles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knuckles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knuckles.
Knuckles pushes Novavich away with a front kick.
Novavich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knuckles.
Knuckles clobbers Novavich with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knuckles scoring well with a low kick there.
Knuckles gets a clinch.
Knuckles with a knee to the head.
Novavich is rocked!
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Novavich is still on wobbly legs! Can Knuckles finish him?
Novavich blocking some punches.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Novavich's face.
Knuckles throws a head punch that misses.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Knuckles.
Novavich drops his hands momentarily and Knuckles needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Novavich just on the top of the head. Novavich drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Novavich - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brass Knuckles!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oil Slick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slick kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Careful With That Axe Eugene. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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25
174 lbs
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23
173 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oil Slick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Rider!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Slick.
Slick lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Check out the look on Slick's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Slick in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Slick.
Rider is looking for a sweep.
Rider manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slick seems to be looking for submissions.
Rider is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Slick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rider looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rider distracts Slick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider postures up in Slick's guard and throws a big left but Slick blocks it.
Slick lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rider!
Rider regains half guard.
Slick thows a huge punch but Rider dodges it nicely.
Slick wants to free his trapped foot but Rider is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rider slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rider utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rider controls Slick momentarily but Slick frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rider shoots and misses
and Rider takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Slick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slick throws a nice head kick!
Rider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rider misses with a takedown attempt
and Slick counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Slick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rider swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rider is trying to control the position but Slick postures up.
Slick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Slick stopping the sweep attempt from Rider.
Slick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rider works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slick postures up in Rider's guard and throws a big left but Rider blocks it.
Slick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rider shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Slick manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Slick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rider defends well.
Rider preventing the sweep.
Rider lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rider lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rider is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slick keeping moving, preventing Rider from controlling successfully.
Slick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rider.
Rider preventing the sweep.
Slick keeping moving, preventing Rider from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Slick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rider must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rider throws a big right hand that misses.
Rider lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rider distracts Slick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rider throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slick throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rider stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rider scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Oil Slick will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rider throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Slick was covering up waiting for the punch and Rider finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rider throws and elbow that misses. Slick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rider's guard. Nice move by Slick!
Slick is looking to work some ground and pound but Rider has wrist control.
Rider is trying to control the position but Slick postures up.
Slick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slick wants to pass the guard but Rider is keeping the position.
Rider utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slick throws a strike but Rider rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Slick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rider avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slick's head.
Rider working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slick's head.
Rider working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rider with a nice head shot there.
Rider works over Slick with some ground and pound from guard.
Slick looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rider defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rider working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rider postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ryan Rider has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rider looking to sit in guard and control but Slick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rider looking for a sweep. Not yet Rider, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rider is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slick is on top in guard.
Slick stopping the sweep attempt from Rider.
Slick is looking to work some ground and pound but Rider has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slick postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rider is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Slick, into his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slick is on top in guard.
Rider 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.
Slick drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rider looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rider looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rider!
Rider scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Slick to see if he's OK.
Rider tries to move into full mount but can't pass Slick's legs.
Rider scoring with punches and elbows.
It looks like Oil Slick has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Slick is avoiding damage well.
Slick manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rider's best efforts.
Rider lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rider is trying to control. Slick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slick is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Slick taking some punishment here, with Rider in his half guard.
Slick is staying active underneath Rider, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rider trying to pass the guard but Slick defending well.
Slick is pressing down on Rider's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rider content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slick keeping moving, preventing Rider from controlling successfully.
Slick is looking for a triangle but Rider pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Rider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oil Slick'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!
Slick gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rider postures up and lands a big shot to Slick's brow.
Slick throwing short punches from the bottom.
Slick is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rider tries to free his leg and advance position but Slick is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slick has momentary wrist control but Rider slips an elbow through the middle.
Rider content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rider trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rider cracks Slick with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider chips away with some ground and pound.
Rider working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slick's head.
Slick has his foot on Rider's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rider works his way back into a safe position though.
Rider chips away with some ground and pound.
Rider missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rider lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rider distracts Slick with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slick trying to strike off his back.
Rider works over Slick with some ground and pound from guard.
Rider wants to pass the guard but Slick is keeping the position.
Rider is pushing down on Slick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slick is fighting to maintain full guard but Rider has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slick manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rider tries to free his leg and advance position but Slick is retaining full guard.
Slick looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slick looking for a sweep. Not yet Slick, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slick trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rider postures up and lands a big shot to Slick's brow.
Rider won't allow Slick to sweep him here.
Slick throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rider working some strikes from top position.
Rider is in close to Slick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rider trying to control the position from guard on top but Slick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slick 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.
Rider is working Slick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rider tries to free his leg and advance position but Slick is retaining full guard.
Slick keeping moving, preventing Rider from controlling successfully.
Rider with a nice head shot there.
Rider got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rider has managed to get both his arms back between Slick's legs - danger averted.
Slick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rider scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rider's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rider connects with a couple of short punches.
Rider scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider pushing down on Slick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rider blocks the strikes from Slick.
Rider tries to pass the half guard into mount. Slick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rider winds up and cracks Slick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rider working over Slick with some ground and pound. Slick looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Slick wants to improve his position but Rider is controlling well.
Slick works his way to full guard. Good work.
Slick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rider lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rider lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rider's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Rider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rider 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Rider!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foul Play (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis comes to the cage accompanied by Avril Lavigne - Hot. Play has chosen Simon Says-Pharaohe Monche as his entrance music. Anthony Ellis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Foul Play!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis tries to close the distance and clinch but Play swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Play ducks right into an uppercut from Ellis.
Play is looking to chop away at Ellis's legs.
Play lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A leg kick checked by Ellis.
Some bone on bone action there as Ellis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ellis blocks a low kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Play.
Ellis moves in looking to clinch but Play pushes him off.
Ellis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Play throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ellis tries to close the distance and clinch but Play swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Play swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Play with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Play misses the target.
Ellis moves into the clinch.
Play misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ellis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Play's elbow.
Play wants to break free but Ellis has control.
Play doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Play tries to work over Ellis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Play's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ellis throws a body punch but Play moves out of range.
Ellis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Play sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Ellis.
Play will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A leg kick checked by Ellis.
Play dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ellis. That did some damage!
Ellis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ellis checks the leg kick.
Ellis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Play throws a sloppy body shot
and Ellis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Play throws a jab but it's blocked by Ellis.
Ellis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Play.
Ellis misses with a straight right.
Play tries to land a front kick but Ellis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick from Play misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis connects with the punch.
Play shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A cross from Ellis lands.
Ellis tries to close the distance and clinch but Play swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ellis lands with a good body shot.
A shot to de liver by Play. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Ellis misses.
Play dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ellis. That did some damage!
Ellis throws a hook but Play blocks it.
Ellis lands with an uppercut that bounces Play off the cage and back into rage.
Play loads up on a big right hand but Ellis slips the punch.
Play throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ellis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ellis digs a right hand underneath Play's ribcage. Play let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ellis struggles to land a body shot inside as Play controls his hands.
Ellis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Play.
Play swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ellis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ellis can't find room to land a body shot as Play controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis tries a body shot but Play blocks it.
Play misses with the head strike.
Ellis prevents Play from breaking the clinch.
Ellis scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ellis as the two fighters clinch.
Play looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Ellis fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ellis.
Ellis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ellis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ellis.
Ellis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ellis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Play is trying to force a seperation but Ellis has the dominant position.
Ellis digs a right hand underneath Play's ribcage. Play let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ellis works on Play's body with a couple of short punches.
Play looks gassed!
Ellis pushes Play back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ellis.
Ellis presses Play against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellis lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis works on Play's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Ellis.
Ellis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Play or not.
Ellis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ellis lands a body shot.
Ellis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ellis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Ellis.
Ellis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ellis.
Ellis lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Ellis.
Ellis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellis pushes Play back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellis scores with a hook to the body.
Ellis digs a right hand into Play's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Play's gas tank.
Play takes a shot to the head.
Ellis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Play backwards.
Ellis digs a right hand underneath Play's ribcage. Play let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Play keeps the fight on the outside.
Ellis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ellis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Play.
Ellis tries to clinch but Play is having none of it.
Ellis 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.
Play closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ellis moves into range and clinches up with Play.
Play escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A leg kick checked by Ellis.
Play tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis clinches up with Play and pushes him back against the cage.
Ellis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Play backwards.
Ellis prevents Play from breaking the clinch.
Ellis is leaning against Play and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Play misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ellis lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Play lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Play swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ellis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Play tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Play takes a shot to the head.
Ellis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Play.
Play is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ellis.
Ellis scores with a shot to the side of Play's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ellis.
Play is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Play.
A right handed body shot lands from Ellis.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Play in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head punch on the inside from Ellis fails to land.
Play throws a punch but it's blocked by Ellis.
Play has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ellis can't find room to land a body shot as Play controls the action.
Ellis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ellis misses with a punch to the body.
Ellis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Play throws a punch but it's blocked by Ellis.
Play takes a shot to the head.
Ellis can't find room to land a body shot as Play controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ellis.
Ellis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plays head.
Ellis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Ellis.
Ellis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Ellis.
Play lands with a left to the head.
Ellis misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ellis.
A left hand lands to the body for Ellis.
Ellis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ellis digs a right hand into Play's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Play's gas tank.
Ellis pushes Play back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ellis presses Play against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Ellis.
Ellis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Play or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ellis - that landed with a thud.
Ellis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ellis.
Ellis is working Play over against the cage.
Ellis is leaning against Play and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ellis.
Ellis lands a shot to the body.
Ellis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Play or not.
Ellis lands a shoulder strike.
Ellis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Play or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Ellis.
Ellis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Ellis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Ellis.
Ellis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ellis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ellis.
Ellis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ellis lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ellis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Play backwards.
Ellis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ellis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ellis as the two fighters clinch.
Ellis is leaning against Play and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ellis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ellis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Ellis.
A right handed body shot lands from Ellis.
Ellis lands with a short shot to the head.
Ellis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ellis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Play.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Ellis - that landed with a thud.
Play misses with some punches.
Ellis scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ellis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ellis scores with a jab to the head.
Ellis checks a leg kick.
Ellis is looking to clinch.
Play tries to land a leg kick but Ellis saw it coming and moves away.
Ellis works Play's body with a nice hook.
Ellis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Play manages to avoid it.
Ellis ducks right into an uppercut from Play.
Ellis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ellis tries to clinch up.
Ellis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Play tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ellis is able to avoid easily.
Play takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Play misses with a low kick.
Play slips a jab from Ellis.
Play swats away the attempt to clinch by Ellis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Play takes one to the side of the head.
Ellis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Play on the side of the head.
Ellis scores with a nice right hand.
Play throws a front kick aimed at Ellis's knee but Ellis avoids it well.
Ellis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Play doesn't seem bothered though.
Play attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ellis wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Play.
Play on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Play feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ellis's calf.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ellis.
Ellis swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Play at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Play 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 Ellis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ellis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Play with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ellis checks a low kick from Play.
Play looks to land a left hand but Ellis moved out of range nicely.
Play takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Play explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Play lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ellis wants to clinch up but Play keeps it at a distance.
Play just misses with a punch to the body.
Play avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Play feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ellis's calf.
Good work by Ellis as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Play. Ellis does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Play takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Ellis. That snapped Play's head back.
Ellis looks to throw the jab but Play is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellis. Play does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ellis jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Foul Play seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ellis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ellis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Play can do to turn this around?
Ellis misses with a punch on the inside.
Play is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Play breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Play looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ellis lands a nice hook to Play's body. Play takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left and a right from Ellis both land. Nice combination.
Ellis is looking to clinch but Play is avoiding it.
Play has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Play takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ellis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Play connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Play misses with a leg kick.
Ellis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Play takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ellis scores with a hook.
Ellis looks to land a left hand but Play moved out of range nicely.
Play misses with the combination.
Ellis tries to close the distance and clinch but Play swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Play circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, jab by Ellis - just one landing.
Ellis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ellis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Play breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ellis throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellis clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ellis lands a glancing blow to the side of Play's head.
Play throws out a leg kick but Ellis moves out of range and Play only half commits.
Play misses with a low kick.
Ellis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Play.
Play swats away the attempt to clinch by Ellis.
Ellis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Play throws a jab but it's blocked by Ellis.
Ellis moves into range and clinches up with Play.
Ellis misses with a punch to the body.
Play lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Play working aggressively here.
Ellis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Play's efforts to push away.
Play prevents a body shot from Ellis.
Ellis tries to throw a body punch but Play avoids it by throwing Ellis back against the cage.
Play misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis tries to work over Play's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ellis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Play stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anthony Ellis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Play looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Play pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Play drops his hands momentarily and Ellis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Play ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ellis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Play thows a body shot but no joy.
Ellis lands with an overhand left.
Play tries to keep at a distance but Ellis has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ellis as the two fighters clinch.
Ellis digs a right hand into Play's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Play's gas tank.
Ellis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ellis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Play.
A short body shot lands from Ellis as the two fighters clinch.
Play is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Play blocking some punches.
Ellis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ellis digs a right hand underneath Play's ribcage. Play let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Play tries to circle away but Ellis has him pinned against the cage.
Ellis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ellis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ellis lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Ellis.
A left hand lands to the body for Ellis.
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 nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ellis lands a right hand.
Ellis is working Play over against the cage.
Ellis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Play.
Ellis lands an uppercut.
Ellis works on Play's body with a couple of short punches.
Ellis scores with a shot to the side of Play's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis is working Play over against the cage.
Ellis lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ellis.
Ellis digs a right hand underneath Play's ribcage. Play let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ellis pushes Play back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ellis can't find room to land a body shot as Play controls the action.
Ellis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Ellis.
Ellis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ellis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plays head.
A short body shot lands from Ellis as the two fighters clinch.
Ellis works on Play's body with a couple of short punches.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
Ellis scores with a shot to the side of Play's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellis is leaning against Play and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ellis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ellis is leaning against Play and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Ellis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ellis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ellis pushes Play back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ellis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ellis is leaning against Play and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ellis struggles to land a body shot inside as Play controls his hands.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
Ellis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ellis blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Ellis.
Play misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ellis.
A short right from Ellis on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellis pushes Play back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
Ellis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ellis is working Play over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ellis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellis had his way with Foul Play 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!
Ellis lands a nice shot that snaps Play's head back.
Play throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ellis checks a low kick from Play.
Ellis misses the shot to the body.
Ellis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Play swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Play comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ellis misses with a shot to the body
and Play counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ellis tries to clinch but Play moves out of range.
Ellis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Play misses.
Ellis throws a one two combo.
Ellis is looking to clinch.
Ellis tries to close the distance and clinch but Play swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Play misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Play.
Ellis checks a leg kick nicely.
Play is looking to score with low kicks.
Ellis swings for the body but Play moves out of range.
Play ducks under a wild hook from Ellis.
Ellis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ellis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ellis throws a hook to the side of Play's head but Play sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Play swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Play thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ellis lands a jab to the nose.
Ellis clinches but Play breaks the clinch
and Play counters with a nice leg kick.
Ellis checks a low kick from Play.
Ellis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Play. Play circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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.
Play circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ellis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ellis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Play has time to react.
Play misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ellis.
Play will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Play misses with a combination
and Ellis counters with a nice body shot.
Play chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Play throws a low kick, looking for Ellis's leg but Ellis calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellis. Play does a little dance to reset his feet.
Play throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ellis doesn't manage to clinch there - Play circles away.
Ellis lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Play uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ellis.
Play fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ellis manages to avoid it.
A shot to de liver by Ellis. Beautiful body shot.
Play is looking to slow Ellis down with leg kicks.
Play lands a jab to the nose.
Play throws a leg kick which misses Ellis's front leg but catches the back leg as Ellis tries to avoid it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Play attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ellis lands with a nice body punch.
Play scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Foul Play has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ellis rushes Play and presses him up against the cage.
Ellis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ellis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Play up against the cage.
Play manages to break the clinch.
Ellis tries to clinch there but Play circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis throws a big shot that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Play.
Ellis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ellis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Play.
Ellis looks to score with a jab to the body but Play is just out of range.
Play is looking to score with low kicks.
Play misses with a low kick.
Play tries to land a leg kick but Ellis saw it coming and moves away.
Play shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ellis checks a leg kick.
Play misses with a low kick.
Ellis scores with a jab to the head.
Play throws a leg kick but Ellis moved away.
Ellis stuns Play with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Foul Play comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 David Schapiro scores the fight 49:44
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ellis!
Anthony Ellis retains his welterweight title!
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