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ECFC 4 - Li vs Yody PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buster Stallworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Taments (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taments has chosen A$AP Ferg-Work as his entrance music. Drew Taments has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buster Stallworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drew Taments!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taments darts in and clinches Stallworth up against the cage.
Stallworth looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Taments is working for takedown but Stallworth is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taments jumps guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stallworth being controlled here momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taments can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taments working a defensive guard here.
Taments wants to control the position but Stallworth says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Taments is controlling Stallworth's trapped leg to prevent Stallworth from advancing to side control.
Taments looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taments is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taments is looking to control Stallworth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taments avoid being mounted?
Taments is trying to stand back up but Stallworth is controlling him
Taments wants to improve his position but Stallworth is controlling well.
Taments is holding on to half guard well.
Taments is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stallworth pulls his head out easily.
Taments is controlling Stallworth's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taments wants to improve his position but Stallworth is controlling well.
Stallworth stands up from half guard.
Taments misses with a series of wild punches.
Taments throws a combination. Stallworth tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Buster Stallworth has been cut.
Buster Stallworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taments throws a shot to the body.
Taments tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stallworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Taments.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallworth walks into a straight right hand from Taments.
Stallworth is rocked!
Taments dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Stallworth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Taments.
Taments drives through and clinches with Stallworth against the cage.
Taments successfully pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taments wants to sweep but no luck.
Taments really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stallworth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stallworth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taments has his hands on Stallworth's head, controlling the position.
Taments bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stallworth's guard.
Taments in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taments tries to free his leg and advance position but Stallworth is retaining full guard.
Taments decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Taments drives through and clinches with Stallworth against the cage.
Taments tries for a takedown. No joy.
Taments jumps guard and drags Stallworth to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Taments 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.
Stallworth prevents Taments from getting back to his feet.
Taments is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Taments looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taments pulls Stallworth in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Taments 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Drew Taments.
Taments darts in and clinches Stallworth up against the cage.
Taments is struggling to control the position.
Taments tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stallworth avoids it.
Taments stalling in the clinch.
Taments wants to take the fight to the mat but Stallworth manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Buster Stallworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Taments.
Taments gets control of Stallworth's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taments will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stallworth seems to have got his legs back now.
Taments wants to sweep here but Stallworth controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taments looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stallworth wanted to stand there but Taments had control of the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taments is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Taments dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buster Stallworth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stallworth slips a jab and a cross from Taments.
A combination from Taments does no damage.
Nice cross by Taments.
Stallworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Taments.
Stallworth tries to keep at a distance but Taments has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stallworth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taments is pressed up against the cage. Stallworth has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taments down to the mat. Taments avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Taments misses with a series of wild punches.
Taments lands a big right hook! Stallworth looks hurt but is still standing! Taments lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Stallworth falls down and Taments dives in with a huge hammer fist! Stallworth's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Taments runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Drew Taments!
An out of breath Drew Taments thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Hayway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheikh Yabhouti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Hayway has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Hayway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sheikh Yabhouti!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayway lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yabhouti takes a step back to recover.
Yabhouti keeps Hayway at a distance using the push kick.
Hayway checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yabhouti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hayway manages to avoid it.
Yabhouti doesn't manage to clinch there - Hayway circles away.
Yabhouti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hayway tries to clinch but Yabhouti moves out of range.
Yabhouti lands with a slapping head kick.
Yabhouti tries to land a front kick but Hayway steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yabhouti.
Yabhouti throws the kick towards the body but Hayway avoids it.
Hayway throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hayway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yabhouti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hayway.
Hayway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yabhouti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hayway misses with a kick to the body.
Yabhouti lands a nice looking body shot.
Yabhouti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayway clinches.
Hayway missing with knees to the body.
Hayway blocks an elbow strike from Yabhouti.
Hayway is stalling here.
Yabhouti avoiding damage as Hayway throws knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hayway takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yabhouti missing with knees to the body.
Yabhouti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hayway tries a knee to the head but Yabhouti blocks it.
Hayway manages to break the clinch.
Hayway misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yabhouti throws a low kick but Hayway avoids it.
Hayway cracks the inside of Yabhouti's front leg.
Yabhouti throws a looping overhand right but Hayway ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Yabhouti.
Hayway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayway scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hayway fakes the leg kick and cracks Yabhouti in the body.
Hayway changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yabhouti tries to avoid it but Hayway manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yabhouti to the ground. Yabhouti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hayway missing with a left hand there. Yabhouti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hayway keeps Yabhouti at a distance using the push kick.
Yabhouti slips a straight right by Hayway.
Yabhouti throws a head kick but Hayway moves out of range.
Yabhouti looks winded!
Yabhouti tries to land a front kick but Hayway steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yabhouti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hayway throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hayway scores with a kick to the body.
Hayway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayway drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hayway sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yabhouti's guard.
Hayway seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayway is keen to just control but Yabhouti is a slippery customer.
Hayway performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hayway trying to control from half guard but Yabhouti is working away.
Yabhouti is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayway is taking a breather. Yabhouti says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've been informed that Yabhouti has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nathan Hayway just wasn't active enough.
Yabhouti gets tackled into the cage by Hayway. Hayway maintains the clinch.
Hayway trying to control the position but instead, Yabhouti has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hayway into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yabhouti misses with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Hayway dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yabhouti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hayway.
Hayway fails to land the takedown.
Sheikh Yabhouti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayway connects with a nice looking jab.
Yabhouti swats away the attempt to clinch by Hayway.
Hayway is looking to clinch.
Yabhouti misses with a low kick.
Hayway missing with a left hand there. Yabhouti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hayway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hayway lands a high kick!
Yabhouti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yabhouti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hayway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yabhouti throws a head kick that misses.
Hayway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yabhouti's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayway lands a nice looking body kick.
Hayway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yabhouti looks to land a body kick but Hayway moved away.
Hayway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yabhouti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hayway under the eye.
Nathan Hayway is winning the standup battle so far.
Hayway avoids the body shot from Yabhouti.
Hayway looks for the body kick but Yabhouti saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Hayway.
Yabhouti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yabhouti is breathing heavily.
Hayway tries to bum rush Yabhouti with a series of wild strikes but Yabhouti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hayway blocks a head kick by Yabhouti.
Hayway circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Yabhouti drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Hayway follows Yabhouti to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Hayway!
Our winner, Nathan Hayway, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Stanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Spasojevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Spasojevic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eddie Stanko's chin.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Stanko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Spasojevic!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spasojevic.
Spasojevic rushes Stanko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spasojevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spasojevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spasojevic gets through Stanko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stanko lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Michael Spasojevic has been cut.
Spasojevic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stanko backwards.
Spasojevic wants to get back to striking at distance but Stanko won't allow it.
Stanko just leaning against Spasojevic, taking a breather.
Spasojevic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spasojevic tries to break the clinch but Stanko is controlling the position.
Stanko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stanko rushes Spasojevic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spasojevic is trying to force a seperation but Stanko has the dominant position.
Spasojevic wants to break free but Stanko has control.
Spasojevic is looking to break free of the clinch but Stanko has double underhooks.
Stanko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Spasojevic takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spasojevic closes the distance and clinches.
Stanko lands an elbow inside.
Stanko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stanko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spasojevic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spasojevic looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Michael Spasojevic's cut even more.
Stanko lands an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Stanko has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Stanko drops Spasojevic with a big knee straight up the middle! Spasojevic is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
The cut above Michael Spasojevic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Stanko rushes Spasojevic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stanko with a knee to the head.
Spasojevic is rocked!
Stanko scores with a hook to the body.
Spasojevic is still on wobbly legs! Can Stanko finish him?
Stanko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stanko working Spasojevic over with knees to the body.
Stanko lands an elbow inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stanko throws a big uppercut that drops Spasojevic! More strikes from Stanko and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Spasojevic lies dazed against the cage as Stanko celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Stanko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Izudin Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Toffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Toffer's choice of entrance music: Pain and Pleasure by Bullet For My Valentine. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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172 lbs
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Izudin Han!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ryan Toffer!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Han closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Toffer trying to hold on to Han's head to control him but Han postures up.
Han is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Toffer is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Han is trying hard to land a takedown here. Toffer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Han shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Toffer pinned against the cage. Toffer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Han shoots for a double leg takedown but Toffer sprawls well. He's pushed Han's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Izudin Han. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Han dives in for a single leg takedown but Toffer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Han gets control of Toffer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Han will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Han controlling the position.
Toffer wants to control from the top but Han keeps moving.
Han wants to sweep but no luck.
Toffer wants to pass the guard but Han is keeping the position.
Han pulls Toffer in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Han shoots in and drives through. Toffer sprawls well.
Han closes this distance looking for a takedown but Toffer circles away.
Han is breathing heavily.
Han fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Toffer as Han shoots in.
Toffer shoots in and gets a takedown into Han's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toffer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Toffer wants to pass the guard but Han is keeping the position.
Toffer controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Toffer preventing the sweep.
Toffer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ryan Toffer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Toffer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Izudin Han has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Toffer is defended easily by Han.
Toffer thuds a left hand into Han's body.
Han shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Toffer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Toffer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Han stops Toffer from standing up.
Toffer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Han trying to control the position from guard on top but Toffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toffer controls Han momentarily but Han frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Toffer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Izudin Han's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Han gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toffer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Han shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Toffer sprawls well. Toffer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Han gets slowly back to his feet.
Han shoots in for a double leg but Toffer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Izudin Han. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toffer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Toffer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Han sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Han closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Toffer quickly recovers to half guard.
Han content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Han is looking to take a break and control but Toffer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toffer is looking for a sweep. Han is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Toffer keeping control of the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Izudin Han wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Han throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Toffer's waist but Toffer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Han off to one side.
Han misses with a takedown
letting Toffer counter with a right hand.
Toffer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toffer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Toffer wants it to stay on the feet.
Han with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toffer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Han thinking.
Toffer misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Han shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Toffer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Han sprawls well. Han wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Toffer gets slowly back to his feet.
Han leaves Toffer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Han on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Han dives in for a single leg takedown but Toffer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Toffer tries for a takedown but Han manages to get underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toffer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Han throws out a leg kick but Toffer moves out of range and Han only half commits.
Toffer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Han keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Toffer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Han's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toffer passes Han's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Toffer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Han is trying to maintain the position but Toffer is very close to passing his half guard.
Han is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Toffer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Han avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Toffer.
Toffer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Toffer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toffer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toffer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Toffer controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Toffer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Izudin Han's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Toffer.
Izudin Han seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Han displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toffer.
Han fails with a takedown attempt.
Toffer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Toffer stuffs the takedown.
Han blocks a head kick by Toffer.
Han doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Toffer counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Izudin Han. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toffer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toffer is looking to control Han's arms but Han gets an underhook and turns him. Now Toffer has his back to the cage.
Han drags the fight down to the ground.
Han has a closed guard, preventing Toffer from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Han has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Toffer wants to pass the guard but Han is keeping the position.
Han is trying to control the position but Toffer postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Izudin Han wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Toffer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toffer throws a couple of heel strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toffer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Han!
Han keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Toffer controlling his opponent.
Toffer avoids the attempt from Han to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toffer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Han is trying desperately to improve position.
Toffer controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Toffer get's back to his feet.
Han looking to score a takedown here. Toffer is defending well but Han drives through and ends up in Toffer's guard.
Han trying to control the position from guard on top but Toffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Han is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Izudin Han has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Toffer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Toffer striking off his back but it's not causing Han any problems.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Toffer.
Well Toffer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Toffer!
Ryan Toffer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Cricket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mmachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cricket comes to the cage accompanied by Fxxk everything. Mmachi has chosen Droideka- Get Hyper as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
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200 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Cricket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Mmachi!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mmachi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Cricket.
Cricket throws a chopping leg kick but Mmachi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cricket stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cricket wants it to stay on the feet.
Cricket fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mmachi, pushing him back against the cage.
Cricket definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mmachi tries to score a body lock takedown but Cricket shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mmachi is trying to pull guard but Cricket has him pressed against the cage.
Rick Cricket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Mmachi.
Cricket connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Chris Mmachi has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Cricket.
Cricket gets underhooks to prevent Mmachi's takedown attempt.
Cricket is working Mmachi over against the cage.
Mmachi looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cricket lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mmachi backwards.
Cricket lands a nice knee to the body.
Cricket has Mmachi pushed against the cage.
Cricket lands with a right to the head.
Mmachi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cricket with a knee to the head.
Cricket scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cricket makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cricket stalling against the cage.
Cricket lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mmachi backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cricket.
Cricket stalling.
Cricket throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mmachis head.
Mmachi is rocked!
Cricket working the clinch nicely. Mmachi is working for position but Cricket cracks him with a big knee to the head! Mmachi crumples up against the cage and Cricket lands two more shots before the ref can save Mmachi! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Rick Cricket!
Our winner, Rick Cricket, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rebel Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by If you want blood, you got it by AC/DC . Bobby TupperII could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rebel Johnson's chin.
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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
17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bobby TupperII!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rebel Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes a swing at TupperII's ribcage but misses.
TupperII fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. TupperII is now in Johnson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
TupperII might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
TupperII stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Johnson wants to sweep here but TupperII controlling him for the moment.
TupperII wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson is pulling down on TupperII's head to control his posture.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rebel Johnson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
TupperII looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson tries to roll over but TupperII keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but TupperII is keeping busy and won't allow it.
TupperII is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
TupperII seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.
TupperII wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from TupperII's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
TupperII is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
TupperII is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
TupperII seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperII is looking for a kimura here.
TupperII is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson wants to sweep here but TupperII controlling him for the moment.
TupperII throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
TupperII trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
TupperII trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Predator Training Center (9 Elite Coaches) inform us that Johnson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
TupperII wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson stands up over TupperII, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
TupperII working a defensive guard here.
TupperII pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
TupperII looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperII is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson is working TupperII over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson won't allow TupperII to sweep him here.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
TupperII throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
TupperII keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TupperII trying to control the position here.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rebel Johnson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but TupperII is defending well.
TupperII is trying to control but can't.
TupperII moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson wants to control from the top but TupperII keeps moving.
Johnson postures up.
TupperII wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
TupperII seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
TupperII bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
TupperII drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now TupperII has Johnson in his guard.
Johnson passes TupperII's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
TupperII wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson is looking to stall here but TupperII recovers full guard.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
TupperII working a defensive guard here.
Johnson prevents TupperII from getting back to his feet.
Rebel Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperII is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson wants to control from the top but TupperII keeps moving.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of TupperII's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of TupperII's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
TupperII not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
TupperII 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.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. TupperII is keeping the position for now.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of TupperII's head.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of TupperII's head.
TupperII keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but TupperII sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
TupperII is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
TupperII wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but TupperII is holding on for dear life with his legs.
TupperII looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson working over TupperII with some ground and pound. TupperII looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
TupperII is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
TupperII is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johnson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but TupperII is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
TupperII on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
TupperII has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to TupperII's temple.
Johnson working over TupperII with some ground and pound. TupperII looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
TupperII wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but TupperII is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
TupperII holds on to Johnson as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rebel Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but TupperII avoids it really well and circles away.
TupperII circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. TupperII tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag TupperII to the ground. TupperII escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and TupperII holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bobby TupperII has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rebel Johnson.
TupperII gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Johnson regains guard.
TupperII would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Johnson looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperII stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rebel Johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Johnson tries to clinch but TupperII moves out of range.
Johnson throws a body punch but TupperII moves out of range.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
TupperII is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag TupperII down to the mat. TupperII avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson gets a double leg takedown into TupperII's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TupperII is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Johnson postures up in TupperII's guard and throws a big left but TupperII blocks it.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TupperII keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson postures up.
TupperII throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson lands a nice forearm strike.
TupperII on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Johnson is chipping away with strikes.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Johnson is working TupperII over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
TupperII is rocked!
It looks like Bobby TupperII has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to move to mount but TupperII blocks the move with his legs.
Who's going to make the next move?
Johnson tries to advance to mount but can't.
TupperII wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Johnson working the ground and pound.
TupperII is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
TupperII is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rebel Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on TupperII's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but TupperII keeps working.
Johnson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, TupperII rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Johnson's guard! Nice work there by TupperII!
Bobby TupperII has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TupperII throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
TupperII won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. TupperII is aware though and is defending well.
TupperII drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
TupperII looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rebel Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rebel Johnson!
Post fight, Rebel Johnson took to the microphone: 'I'll make you famous. Come be with a real man.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Montana's choice of entrance music: Straight Outta Compton-N.W.A. George Montana has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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34
160 lbs
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160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ippo Makunouchi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Montana!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Montana shoots in and bounces Makunouchi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Makunouchi is pulling down on Montana's head. It's preventing any offense from Montana, at least for the moment.
Makunouchi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Makunouchi holds on and takes a little breather.
Montana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ippo Makunouchi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Makunouchi connects with a crisp jab.
Makunouchi connects with a jab.
Montana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Makunouchi catches Montana napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Montana to the canvas!
Montana is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makunouchi loads up on a big left hand. Montana felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Makunouchi looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Montana can't hide his disappointment, as Makunouchi celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ippo Makunouchi!
Ippo Makunouchi is the new lightweight champion!
George Montana was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn'it'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yokozuna Asashoryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Smithson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smithson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Creator of Worlds kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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278 lbs
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290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yokozuna Asashoryu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Smithson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asashoryu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smithson doesn't seem bothered though.
Smithson fails with a takedown attempt.
Smithson fails with a takedown attempt.
Smithson has closed the distance and engaged Asashoryu in a clinch.
Smithson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Yokozuna Asashoryu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Smithson.
Smithson fails to pull guard.
Smithson jumps guard but Asashoryu stands there with Smithson around his waist. Smithson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smithson tries to pull guard but Asashoryu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smithson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smithson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asashoryu is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asashoryu is working hard here to advance position.
Smithson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asashoryu keeps working.
Asashoryu wants to get back to his feet.
Asashoryu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smithson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smithson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Smithson controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asashoryu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smithson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Asashoryu wants to get back to full guard.
Asashoryu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Asashoryu is trying to get back to full guard.
Smithson stands up from half guard.
Smithson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asashoryu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smithson tries to clinch there but Asashoryu circles away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Asashoryu stuffs the takedown.
Asashoryu stuffs the takedown.
Asashoryu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smithson shoots in looking for a takedown but Asashoryu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smithson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smithson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smithson looks winded!
Nice sprawl there from Asashoryu as Smithson shoots in.
Asashoryu throws a head kick but Smithson moves out of range.
Smithson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Asashoryu was covering up waiting for the punch and Smithson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asashoryu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Asashoryu has his feet on Smithson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Asashoryu misses the jab.
Asashoryu leaves Smithson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Asashoryu stuffs the takedown.
Smithson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smithson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asashoryu as he avoids it easily.
Asashoryu throws a sloppy head kick and Smithson moves out of range easily.
Asashoryu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smithson.
Smithson blocks a head kick by Asashoryu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yokozuna Asashoryu 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.
Asashoryu is looking to land body kicks.
Asashoryu throws a head kick that misses.
Smithson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smithson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asashoryu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smithson trying to control the position from guard on top but Asashoryu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smithson looking to pass the guard.
Smithson trying to control the position from guard on top but Asashoryu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smithson stopping the sweep attempt from Asashoryu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Greg Smithson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Smithson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asashoryu swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asashoryu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asashoryu fails to land with a series of punches.
Asashoryu throws the left hand but Smithson avoids the punch easily.
Smithson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Asashoryu counters with a nice uppercut.
Greg Smithson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smithson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Asashoryu swivels and escapes.
Yokozuna Asashoryu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Smithson.
Smithson is breathing heavily.
Smithson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Asashoryu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
A punch combination from Asashoryu misses.
Smithson ducks straight into an uppercut from Asashoryu and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Smithson manages to regain guard straight away.
Smithson is rocked!
It looks like Greg Smithson has been cut.
Asashoryu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smithson is still in real trouble! Can Asashoryu finish him?
Asashoryu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asashoryu looking to pass the guard.
Smithson seems to have recovered his senses.
Asashoryu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smithson is looking to regain half guard here but Asashoryu keeps moving and retains side control.
Asashoryu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smithson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Asashoryu stands up and beckons Smithson to his feet.
Smithson tries to clinch up
and Asashoryu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asashoryu pinned against the cage. Asashoryu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smithson shoots in looking for a takedown. Asashoryu tries to sprawl out of it but Smithson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asashoryu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asashoryu. Smithson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yokozuna Asashoryu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Smithson.
Smithson clinches.
Asashoryu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smithson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smithson tries to pull guard but Asashoryu won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithson is looking for a takedown.
Asashoryu swings wildly with an uppercut but Smithson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asashoryu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asashoryu lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asashoryu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smithson goes for a double leg but Asashoryu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asashoryu continues to drive forward.
Asashoryu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smithson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smithson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asashoryu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yokozuna Asashoryu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Greg Smithson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A head kick misses from Asashoryu.
Smithson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smithson darts in looking for a takedown but Asashoryu gets double underhooks and turns Smithson into the cage.
Smithson looking for a takedown.
Smithson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Asashoryu is defending well.
Yokozuna Asashoryu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Smithson.
Smithson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smithson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asashoryu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Asashoryu. Those never looked like landing.
Asashoryu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asashoryu sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Smithson to the ground! Asashoryu dives into full mount looking to finish!
Smithson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asashoryu softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Smithson is out cold! Asashoryu jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yokozuna Asashoryu!
A very excited looking Yokozuna Asashoryu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vick Laston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesti Rautasavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laston comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac- Last Muthafucka Breathin. Ernesti Rautasavo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vick Laston!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ernesti Rautasavo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rautasavo throws a right hand that misses
and Laston counters with a one-two to the body.
Rautasavo throws a poor cross that misses
and Laston counters with a left to the body.
Rautasavo lands with a cross.
Laston slips a straight right by Rautasavo.
Laston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rautasavo's coach down at ~Abobomination Training $700 13 LEGIT elite coache was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rautasavo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rautasavo sizes up Laston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laston moves out of range as Rautasavo strikes.
Laston ducks under a wild hook from Rautasavo.
Laston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rautasavo misses with a hook. Laston ducked under it nicely.
Rautasavo drives through and clinches with Laston against the cage.
Rautasavo tries to land a knee to the head but Laston blocks with his arms.
Rautasavo scores a nice knee to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Laston working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rautasavo connects with a knee to the head.
Laston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rautasavo misses with a knee strike.
Rautasavo tries a knee to the head but Laston blocks it.
Rautasavo misses with a knee strike.
Rautasavo misses with a knee strike.
Rautasavo misses with a knee strike.
Rautasavo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laston tries to break the clinch but Rautasavo is controlling the position.
Rautasavo misses with a knee strike.
Laston tries to break free but Rautasavo pushes him back against the cage.
Rautasavo tries to land a knee to the head but Laston blocks with his arms.
Rautasavo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rautasavo throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laston wants a takedown.
Laston really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rautasavo scores with a knee to the head.
Rautasavo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rautasavo keeps control of Laston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rautasavo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Laston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rautasavo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rautasavo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Laston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rautasavo misses with a knee strike.
Rautasavo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rautasavo is pressed up against the cage. Laston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rautasavo down to the mat. Rautasavo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vick Laston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rautasavo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rautasavo connects with the punch.
Rautasavo takes one to the side of the head.
Laston cracks Rautasavo with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautasavo lands a nice shot to the body.
Rautasavo clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rautasavo looking to throw knees to the head but Laston is blocking nicely.
Rautasavo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laston blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Rautasavo to work.
Rautasavo misses with a knee to the head.
Rautasavo scores a nice knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A knee to the head by Rautasavo.
Rautasavo tries to land a knee to the head but Laston blocks with his arms.
Rautasavo tries a knee to the head but Laston blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rautasavo misses with a knee strike.
Rautasavo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rautasavo.
Rautasavo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laston is trying to break the clinch but Rautasavo has him pressed against the cage.
Rautasavo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rautasavo keeps control of Laston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Laston tries to break free but Rautasavo pushes him back against the cage.
Rautasavo landing knees to the head.
Rautasavo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laston takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rautasavo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laston is defending well for now.
Rautasavo misses with a knee to the head.
Rautasavo misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesti Rautasavo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rautasavo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laston avoids the body shot from Rautasavo.
Rautasavo tries to clinch but Laston is having none of it.
Rautasavo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laston is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rautasavo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Laston misses with the combination.
Ernesti Rautasavo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rautasavo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rautasavo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rautasavo misses with a straight left.
Rautasavo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Laston tries a head kick but it misses.
Laston lands a nice shot that snaps Rautasavo's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laston shoots for a takedown but Rautasavo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laston cracks Rautasavo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rautasavo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rautasavo wants to clinch up but Laston keeps it at a distance.
Laston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rautasavo dodges the punch combination from Laston.
A leg kick checked by Laston.
Rautasavo stuffs the takedown attempt from Laston. Laston gets slowly back to his feet.
Laston shoots in for a takedown but Rautasavo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vick Laston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laston throws a body punch but Rautasavo moves out of range.
Rautasavo works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rautasavo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laston throws a head kick but Rautasavo moves out of range.
Laston throws a push kick but Rautasavo slaps the foot to one side.
Rautasavo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rautasavo throws a shot from downtown. Laston moves away and avoids it.
Rautasavo misses with an uppercut. Laston saw that one coming.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rautasavo 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.
Rautasavo throws a jab but it's blocked by Laston.
Rautasavo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Laston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rautasavo.
Laston instigates a clinch.
Rautasavo tries a knee to the head but Laston blocks it.
Rautasavo misses with a knee to the head.
Laston is trying to break free.
Rautasavo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ernesti Rautasavo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautasavo lands a knee to the body.
Laston is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rautasavo tries a knee to the head but Laston blocks it.
Laston is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Laston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rautasavo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Laston's face.
Rautasavo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laston wants to stall.
Rautasavo lands a knee to the head.
Rautasavo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laston blocks it with crossed arms.
Rautasavo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rautasavo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rautasavo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rautasavo lands a knee to the head.
Laston breaks the clinch.
A big right from Rautasavo misses.
Rautasavo looks to score with a jab to the body but Laston is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Laston.
Laston swats away the attempt to clinch by Rautasavo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesti Rautasavo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rautasavo moves in looking to clinch but Laston pushes him off.
Nice shot by Laston.
Rautasavo misses with a looping right.
Rautasavo misses with a double jab.
Rautasavo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laston rushes Rautasavo and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laston.
Laston jumps guard but Rautasavo stands there with Laston around his waist. Laston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Laston can't get the takedown.
Rautasavo has Laston pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rautasavo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Laston has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rautasavo tries a knee to the head but Laston blocks it.
Laston tries for a takedown but Rautasavo manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vick Laston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rautasavo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Rautasavo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rautasavo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rautasavo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Rautasavo.
Laston is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Laston can't break the clinch.
Rautasavo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laston backwards.
Rautasavo misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rautasavo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rautasavo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laston blocks it with crossed arms.
Rautasavo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rautasavo misses with a knee strike.
Laston tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rautasavo avoids it.
Rautasavo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rautasavo tries a knee to the head but Laston blocks it.
Laston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rautasavos head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rautasavo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laston wants to break free but Rautasavo has control.
Laston throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rautasavo blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rautasavo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rautasavo lands a good knee to the midsection. Laston won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautasavo looking to throw knees to the head but Laston is blocking nicely.
Laston has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rautasavo after a bit of a struggle.
Rautasavo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rautasavo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laston's efforts to push away.
Laston takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rautasavo looking to throw knees to the head but Laston is blocking nicely.
Rautasavo stalling in the clinch.
Rautasavo landing knees to the head.
Rautasavo lands with a light punch inside.
Rautasavo with a knee to the head.
Rautasavo scores a nice knee to the body.
Rautasavo lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rautasavo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rautasavo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rautasavo tries to land a knee to the head but Laston blocks with his arms.
Laston breaks the clinch.
Ernesti Rautasavo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rautasavo throws a looping overhand right but Laston ducks down to avoid it.
Rautasavo tries to clinch up.
Laston swings for the body but Rautasavo moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rautasavo throws a good cross that connects.
Laston just misses with a punch to the body.
Rautasavo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesti Rautasavo really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Laston has a takedown stuffed.
Laston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rautasavo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laston.
Rautasavo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vick Laston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rautasavo walks into a left hand.
Laston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laston looks for a takedown but Rautasavo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vick Laston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rautasavo clobbers Laston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rautasavo tries to work over Laston's front leg with a kick but Laston checks it.
Rautasavo misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rautasavo has Laston up against the cage in a clinch.
Rautasavo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rautasavo stops a takedown attempt from Laston.
Rautasavo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rautasavo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Laston's face.
Laston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laston swats away the attempt to clinch by Rautasavo.
Rautasavo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rautasavo has Laston pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rautasavo landing knees to the head.
Rautasavo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laston avoids it.
Laston is looking for a takedown.
Rautasavo tries to land a knee to the head but Laston blocks with his arms.
Laston takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rautasavo stalls.
Rautasavo blocks the elbow strike.
Rautasavo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laston's efforts to push away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rautasavo lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautasavo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laston blocks it with crossed arms.
Laston is trying to break the clinch but Rautasavo has him pressed against the cage.
Rautasavo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rautasavo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rautasavo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rautasavo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laston blocks it with crossed arms.
Rautasavo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rautasavo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rautasavo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Laston tries to break the clinch but Rautasavo is controlling the position.
Rautasavo lands a good knee to the midsection. Laston won't want to take too many of those.
Rautasavo stops a takedown attempt from Laston.
Rautasavo landing knees to the head.
Rautasavo misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rautasavo looking to throw knees to the head but Laston is blocking nicely.
Rautasavo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rautasavo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rautasavo scores with a knee to the head.
Laston is trying to pull guard but Rautasavo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rautasavo misses with a knee to the head.
Rautasavo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rautasavo just leaning against Laston, taking a breather.
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!
Rautasavo stops a takedown attempt from Laston.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rautasavo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laston is looking to break free of the clinch but Rautasavo has double underhooks.
Rautasavo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernesti Rautasavo dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rautasavo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rautasavo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rautasavo looks to land a right hand but Laston moved out of range.
Rautasavo lands a nice hook to Laston's body. Laston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rautasavo misses with a body shot.
Laston lands a glancing blow to the side of Rautasavo's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rautasavo. Laston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rautasavo takes a swing at Laston's ribcage but misses.
Laston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rautasavo lands a body shot.
Rautasavo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rautasavo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rautasavo misses with a straight left.
Laston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rautasavo darts in and clinches Laston up against the cage.
Rautasavo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rautasavo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rautasavo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rautasavo misses with a knee to the head.
Laston jumps guard but Rautasavo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rautasavo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rautasavo looking to throw knees to the head but Laston is blocking nicely.
Rautasavo tries a knee to the head but Laston blocks it.
Laston looking for a takedown.
Rautasavo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laston's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rautasavo is trying to stall.
Laston managing to block the knees to the body from Rautasavo.
Laston is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vick Laston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rautasavo looking to throw knees to the head but Laston is blocking nicely.
Laston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rautasavo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rautasavo with a knee to the head.
Rautasavo misses with a knee strike.
Laston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laston is trying to break the clinch but Rautasavo has him pressed against the cage.
Laston is looking to break free of the clinch but Rautasavo has double underhooks.
Rautasavo tries a knee to the head but Laston blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautasavo missing with knees to the body.
Rautasavo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rautasavo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Laston blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rautasavo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Laston is trying to break the clinch but Rautasavo is controlling him.
Ernesti Rautasavo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rautasavo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rautasavo scores with a knee to the head.
Laston pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rautasavo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rautasavo wants to control from the top but Laston keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rautasavo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ernesti Rautasavo.
Rautasavo scores with a jab to the head.
Rautasavo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laston manages to avoid it.
Vick Laston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rautasavo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rautasavo misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernesti Rautasavo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rautasavo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernesti Rautasavo! Ernesti Rautasavo retains his light heavyweight title!
Vick Laston was interviewed post fight and said 'Its okay, not everyone is going to be undefeated, your going to lose to a good fighter or even get upset by a unknown fighter. I will come back after this lost, and I will seek victory.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Yody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Li!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Yody!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yody slips a straight right by Li.
Yody lands a jab-cross combination.
Li gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Li with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Li misses.
Yody keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yody throws out a powerful jab.
Li doesn't manage to clinch there - Yody circles away.
Yody throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Li.
Li misses with a hook.
Yody lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Li has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Li walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yody slips a straight right by Li.
Yody throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Li stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Yody is just out of range.
Yody fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yody.
Li uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yody.
John Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li tries to clinch there but Yody circles away.
A punch combination from Yody misses.
Yody throws a series of punches but Li moves out of range.
Yody defending well as Li loads up on a big left hand.
Yody takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yody throws a body punch but Li moves out of range.
Good exchange - Li coming out on top.
Yody moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Li. That snapped Yody's head back.
Li misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Yody to counter with a crisp jab.
Yody defending well as Li loads up on a big left hand.
Li is looking to clinch but Yody is avoiding it.
Li doesn't manage to clinch there - Yody circles away.
Yody misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to clinch up but Yody circles away and keeps his distance.
Li misses with a hook. Yody ducked under it nicely.
Yody misses with a double jab
letting Li counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Li throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yody thows a body shot but no joy.
Yody swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Li misses.
Li throws an overhand right that lands on Yody's shoulder, as Yody tries to avoid the shot.
Li slips a jab and a cross from Yody.
Yody moves into range and clinches up with Li.
Yody has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yody throws a punch but it's blocked by Li.
Yody fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Yody.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
Yody lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li throws a punch but it's blocked by Yody.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yody.
Li lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Li manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yody throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lis head.
Li throws a head punch that misses.
Yody has Li pushed against the cage.
Yody lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yody misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li has Yody pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Yody.
Yody lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yody gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yody lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Yody avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yody works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalling in the clinch from Yody.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yody.
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Yody.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Yody avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Li scores with a nice short uppercut.
Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Yody uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yody scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Yody dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yody staying out of range there.
Yody dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Li doesn't manage to clinch there - Yody circles away.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yody swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Li is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Li throws a lazy right hand but Yody sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yody steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li.
Jack Yody seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yody throws the left hand but Li avoids the punch easily.
Yody walks into a straight right hand from Li.
Yody rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Li moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Yody misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yody.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yody looks to score with a jab to the body but Li is just out of range.
Li keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yody.
No joy there for Yody, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yody moves out of range as Li strikes.
Li gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yody.
Yody has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Li misses.
Li is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yody.
Yody lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yody ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yody swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.
Li tries to clinch but Yody moves out of range.
Yody takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yody uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yody lands a nice looking body shot.
Yody thuds a left hand into Li's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yody getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yody lands with a right hand.
Li connects with the punch.
Yody staying out of range there.
Yody slips a straight right by Li.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yody looks to land a right hand but Li moved out of range.
A jab from Yody misses.
Yody looks to throw the jab but Li is out of range.
Li keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack Yody is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yody was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Yody's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yody duly obliges.
Li swings widly with a right hand
and Yody counters with a nice uppercut.
Yody staying out of range there.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yody throws out the jab.
Li thows a body shot but no joy.
Yody keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Li misses.
Li walks into a straight right hand from Yody.
Yody steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li.
Yody throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yody keeps the fight on the outside.
Yody lands a jab to the head.
Li scores with a nice right hand.
Yody throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Li sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yody lands a nice hook to Li's body. Li takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yody keeps the fight on the outside.
Li misses with a hook
and Yody makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Li doesn't manage to clinch there - Yody circles away.
Yody avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yody lands with an uppercut that bounces Li off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li tries to clinch up
and Yody counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yody avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yody slips under a jab from Li.
Li uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yody.
Li takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yody misses with the combination.
Yody drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yody gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Li throws a right and a left that both miss.
Li wants to clinch up but Yody keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Yody. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li dodges the punch combination from Yody.
Li jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yody lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Yody 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!
Yody ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Li tries to clinch up
and Yody counters with a left to the body.
Li scores with a nice strike.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yody paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Yody looks to land a left hand but Li moved out of range nicely.
Li tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown by Li or perhaps it was just good defense by Yody which made him look bad.
Li throws a right and a left that Yody avoids nicely.
Li misses with a right hand
and Yody counters with a one-two to the body.
Yody misses with an uppercut.
Li throws the left hand but Yody avoids the punch easily.
Li tries to clinch up but Yody circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yody misses with a wild combination.
Li keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yody.
Li connects with a body shot.
Yody needs to keep his hands up - Li had a free shot at his head there.
Yody circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yody tests Li's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Li connects with a jab.
Li looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Li fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yody dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yody lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yody thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yody keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yody takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Li takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yody slips under a jab from Li.
Yody throws a right hand that Li ducks under and follows up with a left that Li also avoids with ease.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yody uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Li.
Li takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Li with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yody counters with a left to the body.
Li connects with a body shot that sends Yody's belly button to the back.
Li wants to clinch up but Yody keeps it at a distance.
Yody throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Li connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yody rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Li moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yody takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to clinch but Yody is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Li.
Li throws a shot from downtown. Yody moves away and avoids it.
Li has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yody stalls.
Yody prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yody lands a right hand.
Li misses with a punch to the body.
Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Li.
Yody lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yody - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Li taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yody stalls.
Yody gets through Li's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Yody.
Yody misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yody blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yody misses with a punch to the body.
Li lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yody backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Li is trying to maintain a safe position but Yody gets an underhook and turns Li into the cage.
Yody lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Li has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Yody clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Li throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but John Li did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yody ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Yody takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch but Yody swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Li uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yody has time to react.
Yody on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yody instigates a clinch.
Jack Yody seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yody lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Li trying to stall but Yody improves his position.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
Yody displaying some good clinch control by pressing Li up against the cage.
Yody lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Yody uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yody.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yody just leaning against Li, taking a breather.
Li ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Li no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yody is one step ahead there.
Li has a closed guard, preventing Yody from standing up.
Yody must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
Yody avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yody wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Li's closed guard. He's half up but Li has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Li pivots and extends the arm, Yody falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Li! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Li!
John Li is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, John Li, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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