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EMMA 13: Leonidas vs. Abigor PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Jackson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Swift!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Swift.
Swift shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roger Swift seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swift shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Swift showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swift stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Swift working Jackson over with strikes.
Jackson tries to kick Swift off but Swift keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson has hold of Swift's hands but Swift slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson kicks off Swift and gets to his feet.
Swift is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Swift. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swift fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson clinches but Swift breaks the clinch
and Swift moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Swift drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Swift is breathing heavily.
Swift is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Swift.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Swift has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson wants to clinch but Swift slips to the side
and Swift counters by moving into the clinch.
Swift is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Swift avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Swift drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Swift avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Swift drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Swift blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swift avoids it.
Swift on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Swift tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.
Swift avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Swift on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Swift looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Swift's ribcage.
Swift has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Swift on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Swift avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swift is defending well for now.
Swift is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Swift avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Swift.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swift is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Swift blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Swift.
Swift blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swift avoids it.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swift avoids it.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Swift in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Swift tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swift avoids it.
Swift on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swift.
Swift on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swift avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roger Swift will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Swift will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Swift dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Swift's head and hops out.
Swift tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swift somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Swift. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Swift circles away easily
and Swift counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swift avoids it.
Swift managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swift avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Swift takes a knee to the side of the body.
Swift drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swift is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swift avoids it.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Swift avoids the damage to the body.
Swift trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swift avoids it.
Swift can't get the takedown.
Swift on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swift.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swift avoids it.
Swift on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Swift managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swift avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Swift goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Swift can't get the takedown.
Swift blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Swift tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Swift blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swift avoids it.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Swift using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Swift in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Swift wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Swift on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swift avoids it.
Swift has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Swift on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Swift is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Swift managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Swift avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Swift drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Swift.
Swift tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swift is defending well for now.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Swift avoids the damage to the body.
Swift can't get the takedown.
Swift avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swift blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Swift in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swift.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swift is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Swift looks to clinch
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Swift with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Swift drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Swift is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Swift avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swift avoids it.
Swift missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swift goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Swift. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swift tries for a takedown. No joy.
Swift blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swift.
Swift managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swift is defending well for now.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Swift avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swift avoids it.
Swift avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Swift.
Swift is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Swift blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson working Swift over with knees to the body.
Swift on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Swift throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Swift avoids the damage to the body.
Swift managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Swift avoids the damage to the body.
Swift misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swift avoids it.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swift avoids it.
Swift has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Swift wants a takedown.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swift is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson working Swift over with knees to the body.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Swift avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Swift managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Swift is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Swift blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Swift on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swift is defending well for now.
Swift misses with a knee strike.
Swift misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Swift managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Swift avoids the damage to the body.
Swift is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Swift in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Swift avoids it.
Swift avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swift is defending well for now.
Swift drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swift managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Swift.
Swift avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Swift blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Swift changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Swift holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swift managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swift is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jackson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tyler troop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, tyler troop!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
troop bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva tries to buck troop off but troop is having none of it.
Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked troop off and has taken his back!
troop really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged troop with him. troop is trying to defend but Silva has an arm under the chin now! troop grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Silva!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Remose A (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dak Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishii has chosen Insane in the membrane by Cypress Hill as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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137 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remose A!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dak Ishii!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishii tries to clinch but A moves out of range.
A throws a nice looking combination but Ishii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ishii circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ishii holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ishii fails with an attempt to clinch.
A lands with a right hand.
A tries to bum rush Ishii with a series of wild strikes but Ishii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A throws a combination that misses
and Ishii counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ishii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if A tries to get out of the position.
Ishii won't allow A to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishii wants to pass the guard but A is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ishii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ishii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ishii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ishii tries to free his leg and advance position but A is retaining full guard.
Ishii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ishii drops back looking for a leg! A is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and A manages to kick Ishii off! Ishii jumps back into A's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A misses with a wild body shot.
A wants to slow Ishii down by chopping away at his legs.
Remose A seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A fails to land with a series of punches.
Ishii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clinches but Ishii breaks the clinch
and Ishii counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ishii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. A swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ishii being controlled here momentarily.
Ishii trying to control but A is working from the bottom.
A looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A keeping moving, preventing Ishii from controlling successfully.
A seems keen to control Ishii's posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A tries to clinch up
and Ishii counters with a nice double leg into side control. A won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A is looking to reverse the position.
Ishii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, A has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ishii goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, A rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ishii's guard! Nice work there by A!
Ishii looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A wants to stand but Ishii has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ishii on the ground.
Ishii is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but A frees his head nicely. Oh but Ishii has switched to an armbar! A is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dak Ishii!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Shifflett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swanson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Damian Marley-Road to Zion. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Shifflett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson throws a nice looking combination but Shifflett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shifflett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swanson circles away quickly and effectively.
Shifflett shoots in for a double leg but Swanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shifflett fails with the takedown.
Shifflett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swanson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Shifflett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shifflett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shifflett blocks the body kick.
Swanson tries a low kick but Shifflett avoids it.
Shifflett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swanson tries to avoid it but Shifflett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swanson to the ground. Swanson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Swanson misses with a body kick.
Shifflett pushes Swanson up against the cage in a clinch.
Shifflett using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Swanson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Swanson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shifflett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Swanson tries to throw a body punch but Shifflett avoids it by throwing Swanson back against the cage.
Swanson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shifflett can't break the clinch.
Shifflett has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Swanson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shifflett is breathing heavily.
Swanson lands a body shot.
Swanson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Swanson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joe Swanson.
Shifflett tries for a takedown but Swanson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Shifflett dives in and grabs Swanson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes down on Shifflett's head and hops out.
Shifflett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Swanson misses.
Shifflett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson lands a nice hook to Shifflett's body. Shifflett takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Swanson throws out a leg kick but Shifflett moves out of range and Swanson only half commits.
Swanson tries to bum rush Shifflett with a series of wild strikes but Shifflett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Swanson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Swanson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is looking to take a break and control but Shifflett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shifflett could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Shifflett to get to his feet.
Swanson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Swanson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Shifflett tries to roll over but Swanson keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson working Shifflett over with strikes.
Swanson drops an elbow to the side of Shifflett's head.
Swanson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Swanson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shifflett hang on?
Swanson wants to control the pace but Shifflett is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Swanson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson breaks from Shifflett's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Swanson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Swanson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Shifflett?
Shifflett is wriggling around trying to escape.
Swanson scoring with strikes but Shifflett is staying in there.
Swanson landing shots from mount.
Shifflett is bucking up trying to escape but Swanson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shifflett tries to lock up and control but Swanson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Swanson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Swanson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Swanson misses with a hook. Shifflett ducked under it nicely.
Shifflett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shifflett has his takedown stuffed
and Swanson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson wants to control from the top but Shifflett keeps moving.
Swanson throwing strikes but missing.
Shifflett looking to control.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swanson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shifflett's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Swanson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Swanson is trying to control. Shifflett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Swanson is looking to stall here but Shifflett recovers full guard.
Shifflett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swanson is one step ahead there.
Swanson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Swanson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Swanson thows a big elbow that misses.
Joe Swanson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shifflett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swanson is one step ahead there.
Swanson lands a couple of elbows.
Swanson thows a big elbow that misses.
Shifflett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swanson.
Shifflett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Swanson controls the pace.
Swanson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shifflett's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson stopping the sweep attempt from Shifflett.
Swanson is pushing down on Shifflett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shifflett is fighting to maintain full guard but Swanson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Swanson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Swanson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Swanson is trying to control. Shifflett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Swanson is just content to waste time from the top position. Shifflett takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Swanson stays in close to Shifflett's body and controls the position.
Shifflett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shifflett working a defensive guard here.
Swanson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Swanson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swanson throwing strikes but missing.
Shifflett keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Swanson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Swanson trying to control but Shifflett is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Swanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Shifflett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Swanson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Swanson.
Swanson trying to control but Shifflett is working from the bottom.
Shifflett manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Swanson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shifflett moves to back control.
Shifflett has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shifflett is hanging on to Swanson's back as he tries to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson turns into Shifflett and is now in his guard.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shifflett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shifflett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shifflett keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Swanson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shifflett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Swanson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joe Swanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Despite being in the dominant position, Joe Swanson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shifflett shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Swanson counters with a shoot takedown. Shifflett fights it but they end up in guard.
Swanson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Swanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Swanson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Michael Shifflett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swanson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shifflett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Swanson controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson trying to control but Shifflett is working from the bottom.
Swanson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shifflett looking for a sweep. Not yet Shifflett, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shifflett can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Swanson controls the pace.
Despite being in the dominant position, Joe Swanson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shifflett misses with a takedown
and Swanson counters with a shoot takedown. Shifflett fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Shifflett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Swanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swanson 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Swanson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clown Loach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gota Yo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pass Out. Clown Loach has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clown Loach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gota Yo!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loach checks a low kick from Yo.
Loach gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yo working hard to break the clinch.
Loach trying to land knees to the body.
Loach keeps control of Yo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Loach - that landed with a thud.
Yo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yo working hard to break the clinch.
Yo is trying to break the clinch but Loach has him pressed against the cage.
Loach lands a good knee to the midsection. Yo won't want to take too many of those.
Yo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yo is trying to break free.
Yo is looking to break free of the clinch but Loach has double underhooks.
Loach lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yo or not.
Yo wants to get back to striking at distance but Loach won't allow it.
Loach keeps control of Yo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Loach is pushing Yo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Loach's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yo can't break the clinch.
Loach missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loach misses with a knee strike.
Yo wants to get back to striking at distance but Loach won't allow it.
Loach working Yo over with knees to the body.
Yo looks gassed!
Yo can't break the clinch.
Loach utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Loach misses with a knee to the head.
Yo avoiding damage as Loach throws knees to the body.
Loach displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yo up against the cage.
Yo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loach has him pressed against the cage.
Yo wants to get back to striking at distance but Loach won't allow it.
Loach lands a good knee to the midsection. Yo won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Loach.
Loach using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yo takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Loach on the inside.
Loach tries a knee to the head but Yo blocks it.
Loach taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Loach scores a nice knee to the body.
Loach displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yo up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Loach for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Loach is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Yo to the mat. Yo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Loach is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yo can't keep his opponent in guard - Loach advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Loach scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Loach is keen to just control but Yo is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loach lands with a punch from half guard.
Loach is nestled in close to Yo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Loach slips a nice elbow through Yo's hands, connecting with Yo's forehead.
Loach trying to pass the guard but Yo defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Loach lands a nice short elbow.
Loach lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Loach slips a nice elbow through Yo's hands, connecting with Yo's forehead.
Yo is rocked!
Loach working Yo over with strikes.
Yo is still in real trouble! Can Loach finish him?
Loach takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Loach lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo pushes Loach off looking to stand but Loach dives back in and keeps control.
Loach lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Loach looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loach seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Loach lands strikes from half guard.
Yo taking some punishment here, with Loach in his half guard.
Loach is nestled in close to Yo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Loach with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yo pushes Loach off looking to stand but Loach dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Loach.
Yo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Loach landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Loach is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yo wants to get back to his feet.
Loach slips a nice elbow through Yo's hands, connecting with Yo's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loach scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Loach wants to work for an arm triangle but Yo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yo has hold of Loach's hands but Loach slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Loach passes to full mount!
Yo seems to have recovered his senses.
Loach unloading with bombs!
Yo tries to buck Loach off but he can't manage it.
BOOM! Loach connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Loach landing strikes, looking to finish!
Loach is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Yo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loach landing strikes, looking to finish!
Yo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clown Loach dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Loach closes the distance and clinches.
Yo working hard to break the clinch.
Yo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Loach leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yo avoiding damage as Loach throws knees to the body.
Loach dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Loach gets through Yo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Loach - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Loach seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Yo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Loach.
Yo is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Loach.
Yo is trying to break the clinch but Loach is controlling him.
Loach stalling in the clinch.
Yo wants to break free but Loach has control.
Yo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loach doesn't manage to clinch there - Yo circles away.
Gota Yo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loach lands a nice looking body shot.
Loach tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yo gets caught flat footed, as Loach shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Loach with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Loach passes into half guard.
Loach scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Loach seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Yo tries to kick Loach off in order to stand up. Loach Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Loach in side control lands a decent elbow.
Yo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Loach connects with a decent elbow.
Loach lands some shots froms side control.
Yo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Loach has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Loach cracks Yo with a big elbow.
Loach trying to control the position but Yo is working away.
Loach lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Loach asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Loach scores with punches from side control.
Loach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yo can do to turn this around?
Yo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Loach looks up at the clock and then as Yo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Loach smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Loach landing a few strikes.
Clown Loach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Loach landing a few strikes.
Loach scoring with punches from side control.
Loach cracks Yo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Yo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
A big shot lands for Loach! That's hurt Yo! Will he recover? Loach fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clown Loach!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Seaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Seaman!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva scores a takedown into full mount!
Silva unloads with some shots from mount but Seaman bucks and avoids them well.
Silva has hold of Seaman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Seaman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Silva throwing strikes but Seaman bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Seaman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Seaman is keeping the position.
Silva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Seaman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Silva, into his guard.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seaman defends it easily.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seaman looking to pass the guard.
Seaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seaman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seaman has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Silva will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Silva throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Seaman wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Seaman defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seaman won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Seaman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Seaman pushes his legs off easily.
Seaman wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Seaman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Seaman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva 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.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Seaman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Seaman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Seaman, who protects the arm well.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Seaman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Seaman can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Silva crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Silva dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Seaman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva scores with a takedown into Seaman's guard.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Seaman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Seaman working a defensive guard here.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Seaman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Seaman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva won't allow Seaman to get back to his feet.
Seaman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silva feints and as Seaman raises his hands in defense, Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seaman looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva stops Seaman from standing up.
Seaman is breathing heavily.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva stands and throws Seaman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Seaman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Seaman sneaks back into half guard.
Seaman keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Silva is looking for a kimura but Seaman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seaman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Seaman trying to control but Silva postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seaman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Seaman is defending well.
Seaman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Seaman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Seaman defends it well.
Seaman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva is looking for a kimura but Seaman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seaman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seaman is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Silva dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Seaman misses with a head kick.
Seaman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Seaman on that attempt.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Seaman can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Seaman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Seaman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Seaman is defending well.
Seaman manages to get back to half guard.
Silva is pressing down on Seaman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Seaman is holding on for now.
Seaman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Seaman is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Seaman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.
Seaman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seaman has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seaman defends well.
Seaman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva is looking for a triangle here but Seaman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Seaman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva dodges the ground and pound from Seaman.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Silva moves into full guard.
Silva has his feet on Seaman's thighs here. He's pushed Seaman off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Seaman screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Silva!
Ricardo Silva is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Connor Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Bridges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bridges has chosen Ludacris - Get Back as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Connor Gordon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Christopher Bridges !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bridges works over Gordon's head and body with a nice combination.
Gordon shoots in looking for a takedown. Bridges tries to sprawl out of it but Gordon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bridges manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gordon closes the distance and clinches up with Bridges , looking for a takedown. Gordon pushes Bridges against the cage but Bridges circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gordon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gordon trying to control the position but Bridges is working away.
Bridges is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gordon is controlling him well.
Bridges is looking to reverse the position.
Gordon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bridges is trying to get back to half guard.
Bridges is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gordon wants to stand but Bridges is controlling his arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bridges .
Bridges lands with an overhand left.
Bridges stuffs the takedown attempt from Gordon. Gordon gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bridges looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bridges has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bridges putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gordon tries to hold on but Bridges postures up.
Gordon working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges trying to control but Gordon is having none of it.
Gordon tries to lock up and control but Bridges gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bridges scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gordon?
Bridges has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gordon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bridges wants to control the pace but Gordon is squirming around nicely.
Gordon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bridges scoring with strikes but Gordon is staying in there.
Gordon is desperately trying to improve his position but Bridges has a good base and remains in mount.
Gordon wants to hold on but Bridges pushes him away.
Bridges landing strikes from the mount and Gordon is in trouble!
Gordon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bridges on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to hold on but Bridges pushes him away.
Bridges unloading with bombs!
Gordon is in a horrible position here. Bridges smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bridges lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gordon hang on?
Bridges looking to finish Gordon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gordon!
Bridges scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gordon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bridges has control of Gordon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gordon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bridges looks gassed!
Bridges scoring with strikes but Gordon is staying in there.
Bridges prevents Gordon from getting the reversal.
Gordon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gordon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gordon wants to control but Bridges is keeping busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bridges scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gordon wants to control but Bridges is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gordon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Bridges .
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bridges changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gordon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon tries to buck Bridges off but Bridges is having none of it.
Bridges goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gordon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bridges 's guard! Nice work there by Gordon!
Gordon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bridges is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Bridges dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gordon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bridges counters with a takedown into side control.
Bridges thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bridges connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gordon some visible discomfort.
Bridges working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gordon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bridges .
Bridges is breathing heavily.
Gordon is looking for a sweep.
Gordon can't do much from the bottom here.
Gordon is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon defending against the ground and pound.
Gordon tries to buck Bridges off but Bridges is having none of it.
Christopher Bridges has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bridges will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bridges throws a body punch but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon misses with a takedown attempt
and Bridges counters with a single leg into guard. Gordon didn't expect that.
Bridges throwing strikes but missing.
Bridges postures up in Gordon's guard and throws a big left but Gordon blocks it.
Gordon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bridges 's guard.
Bridges is looking for a triangle but Gordon pushes his legs off easily.
Bridges keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Bridges is retaining full guard.
Gordon trying to control but Bridges is working from the bottom.
Gordon thows a big elbow that misses.
Bridges is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gordon is looking to control Bridges 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gordon avoid being mounted?
Gordon missing with punches from the bottom.
Bridges controlling the pace.
Bridges lands with a punch from half guard.
Gordon is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bridges lands a nice short elbow.
Bridges is looking for a kimura here.
Bridges is thwarting Gordon's attempts to control the position.
Bridges 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.
Gordon trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gordon is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bridges lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bridges has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bridges decides to pull guard.
Gordon trying to control but Bridges is working from the bottom.
Gordon throws a big right hand that misses.
Gordon landing with the ground and pound.
Gordon looking to sit in guard and control but Bridges gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gordon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bridges gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Bridges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Bridges throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bridges will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bridges was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bridges avoids the attempt from Gordon to control.
Bridges scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gordon?
Bridges lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bridges takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gordon tries to buck Bridges off but he can't manage it.
Bridges prevents Gordon from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bridges wants to finish this one by submission but Gordon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bridges .
Bridges breaks from Gordon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bridges scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bridges working Gordon over with strikes here.
Gordon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bridges is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gordon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bridges can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gordon is looking to escape.
Gordon tries to hold on but Bridges postures up.
Bridges putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon is trying to escape the mount.
Bridges landing shots from mount.
Bridges cracks Gordon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bridges in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gordon is working to get back to half guard.
Bridges landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gordon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gordon wants to control from the top but Bridges keeps moving.
Gordon is really struggling to control Bridges but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon stops Bridges from standing up.
Bridges wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Bridges isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gordon stacks Bridges on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gordon!
Gordon controls the position.
Gordon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bridges manages to get back to half guard.
Bridges tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Bridges looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gordon passes into side control!
Check out the look on Gordon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bridges 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bridges is looking to regain half guard here but Gordon keeps moving and retains side control.
Bridges is trying to escape the position but Gordon is controlling the position.
Bridges is not content to let Gordon control the position.
Gordon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bridges is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gordon off and has taken his back!
Gordon can't escape the position.
Bridges trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Bridges really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bridges fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Gordon misses with a takedown attempt
and Bridges counters with a left and a right that stings Gordon.
Gordon misses with a takedown attempt
and Bridges decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gordon's guard.
Bridges thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bridges throwing strikes from guard but Gordon blocks nicely.
Gordon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bridges 's guard.
Gordon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bridges is looking to stand up but Gordon isn't so interested in that idea.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bridges tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bridges has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gordon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bridges has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gordon has managed to get both his arms back between Bridges 's legs - danger averted.
Gordon tries to free his leg and advance position but Bridges is retaining full guard.
Bridges has his foot on Gordon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gordon works his way back into a safe position though.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bridges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bridges is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bridges had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gordon defends it easily.
Gordon throwing strikes but missing.
Bridges keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Bridges keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bridges rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gordon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bridges fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Connor Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bridges .
Bridges ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Christopher Bridges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridges lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gordon circles away quickly and effectively.
Gordon fails with the takedown
and Bridges counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bridges landing some decent shots from guard.
Gordon is trying to keep Bridges in close.
Bridges is working Gordon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon controls Bridges momentarily but Bridges frees himself.
Gordon 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.
Bridges is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bridges lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bridges throwing strikes but missing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gordon with a poor takedown
and Bridges counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gordon's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bridges gets to his feet - Gordon follows without any prompting.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bridges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gordon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bridges counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Bridges dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bridges scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gordon is looking to reverse the position.
Gordon is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bridges has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gordon is trying to get back to half guard.
Bridges working the body and head with strikes.
Gordon tries to buck Bridges off but Bridges is having none of it.
Gordon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gordon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bridges working the ground and pound.
Gordon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bridges 's best efforts.
Gordon is looking to improve his position.
Gordon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bridges has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bridges looking to finish with strikes here!
Bridges thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bridges landing punches.
Bridges has hold of Gordon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gordon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gordon tries to hold on but Bridges pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon taking shots to the head.
Bridges goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gordon turns into him and now he's in Bridges 's guard.
Bridges keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Bridges is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bridges looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gordon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gordon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gordon tries to stand but Bridges is controlling from the bottom.
Bridges manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gordon manages to get himself to full guard.
Gordon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bridges can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bridges stands and steps away. Gordon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bridges shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gordon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bridges !
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges is working to get back to half guard.
Gordon wants to control the pace but Bridges is squirming around nicely.
Bridges tries to hold on but Gordon postures up.
Gordon with a couple of short strikes.
Bridges is squirming around, avoiding Gordon's attempts to control the action.
Bridges is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Bridges comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bridges 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 44:50
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 44:50
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Bridges ! Christopher Bridges retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Abigor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Leonidas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Leonidas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastian Abigor!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonidas misses with an uppercut. Abigor saw that one coming.
Leonidas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Leonidas throws a right hand that Abigor ducks under and follows up with a left that Abigor also avoids with ease.
Abigor slips a jab and a cross from Leonidas.
Leonidas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abigor.
Abigor slips under a jab.
Abigor connects with a right hand. Leonidas shakes it off.
Abigor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leonidas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Leonidas misses.
Abigor blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leonidas throws a series of punches but Abigor moves out of range.
Leonidas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abigor throws out the jab.
Leonidas lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas fails to land with a series of punches.
Leonidas throws a series of punches but Abigor avoids them all with ease.
Leonidas tries to clinch but Abigor is having none of it.
Abigor misses with a body shot.
Leonidas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leonidas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leonidas misses with a hook. Abigor ducked under it nicely.
Abigor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leonidas doesn't seem bothered though.
Leonidas throws a front kick aimed at Abigor's knee but Abigor avoids it well.
Leonidas looks to land a left hand but Abigor moved out of range nicely.
Leonidas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Leonidas does no damage.
Abigor lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like King Leonidas has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abigor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leonidas throws a series of punches but Abigor avoids them all with ease.
Leonidas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Leonidas misses.
Leonidas throws a series of punches but Abigor moves out of range.
King Leonidas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abigor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King Leonidas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abigor slips a jab and a cross from Leonidas.
Leonidas throws a right hand that Abigor ducks under and follows up with a left that Abigor also avoids with ease.
Abigor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leonidas.
Abigor 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.
Abigor trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonidas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abigor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Abigor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leonidas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leonidas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leonidas!
Leonidas wants to stand but Abigor is controlling his arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abigor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Leonidas is trying to stand back up but Abigor is controlling him
Leonidas is breathing heavily.
Abigor stands up out of the half guard.
Leonidas misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas misses with an uppercut. Abigor saw that one coming.
Abigor throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Leonidas misses.
Leonidas throws a right hand that Abigor ducks under and follows up with a left that Abigor also avoids with ease.
Leonidas works over Abigor's head and body with a nice combination.
Leonidas looks to land a combination but Abigor avoids it well.
Abigor misses with a wild body shot.
Leonidas looks to throw the jab but Abigor is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abigor moves forwards but Leonidas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leonidas misses with the combination.
Leonidas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abigor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Abigor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Leonidas's cut.
That's time! Leonidas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Abigor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leonidas sprawls well. Leonidas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abigor gets slowly back to his feet.
Leonidas looks to throw the jab but Abigor is out of range.
Abigor throws a lazy right hand but Leonidas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leonidas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leonidas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abigor dodges the punch combination from Leonidas.
Sebastian Abigor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leonidas misses with a double jab
and Abigor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abigor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leonidas blocks a jab.
Leonidas misses with a wild combination.
Leonidas just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonidas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abigor misses with a combination
enabling Leonidas to counter with a crisp jab.
Leonidas misses with an uppercut. Abigor saw that one coming.
Abigor dodges the punch combination from Leonidas.
Leonidas tries to clinch but Abigor moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Abigor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abigor. Leonidas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonidas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abigor digs a good body shot into Leonidas's ribs.
Leonidas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abigor counters with a nice body shot.
Leonidas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abigor.
Leonidas defending well as Abigor loads up on a big left hand.
Leonidas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abigor misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Leonidas misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas throws a front kick that sends Abigor stumbling back into the cage.
Leonidas lands with an uppercut that bounces Abigor off the cage and back into rage.
Some wild striking there from Leonidas.
Leonidas stuffs the takedown.
King Leonidas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Abigor.
Abigor lands a slapping body shot.
Leonidas slips under a jab from Abigor.
Leonidas misses with a combination
and Abigor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abigor tries to bum rush Leonidas with a series of wild strikes but Leonidas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leonidas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas misses with a double jab
and Abigor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leonidas misses with a combination
letting Abigor counter with a right hand.
Leonidas misses with a double jab.
Leonidas avoids the body shot from Abigor.
Leonidas tries to clinch up
and Abigor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leonidas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leonidas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Abigor counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Abigor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on King Leonidas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Leonidas misses with a body shot.
Leonidas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leonidas misses with a double jab
and Abigor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Abigor as he connects with a hook.
Leonidas throws a jab when Abigor was well out of range.
Leonidas throws a series of punches but Abigor avoids them all with ease.
Abigor misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonidas misses the target.
Abigor throws a shot from downtown. Leonidas moves away and avoids it.
King Leonidas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leonidas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abigor counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abigor lands a slapping body shot.
Abigor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Abigor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Leonidas as he jumps to the side.
Leonidas tried to score with a low kick but Abigor checks it.
Leonidas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abigor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Leonidas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Abigor lands with a hook. Leonidas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Abigor shoots in looking for a takedown. Leonidas tries to sprawl out of it but Abigor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leonidas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abigor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leonidas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abigor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonidas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abigor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good exchange - Abigor coming out on top.
Leonidas misses with a combination
and Abigor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abigor swings for the body but Leonidas moves out of range.
Abigor lands with a right hand.
Abigor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leonidas rather than just go for the knockout.
Abigor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leonidas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abigor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Abigor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Abigor.
Abigor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abigor throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Leonidas does no damage.
Abigor misses with a body shot.
Leonidas throws a series of punches but Abigor moves out of range.
Abigor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abigor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Abigor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Leonidas tries to buck Abigor off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abigor working for a submission but Leonidas is keeping him at bay.
Abigor has control of Leonidas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Leonidas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abigor trying to control but Leonidas is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Abigor really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Leonidas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Abigor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonidas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abigor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leonidas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leonidas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Abigor misses.
Leonidas misses with an uppercut. Abigor saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonidas lands a two punch combo.
Leonidas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abigor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas clinches up against the cage.
Leonidas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leonidas tries to circle away but Abigor has him pinned against the cage.
Leonidas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leonidas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leonidas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abigor connects with a nice looking jab.
Leonidas throws a combination that misses
and Abigor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leonidas thinking.
Abigor slips a jab and a cross from Leonidas.
Horrible takedown by Abigor or perhaps it was just good defense by Leonidas which made him look bad.
Abigor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonidas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abigor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abigor misses with a looping left.
Leonidas misses with a combination
and Abigor counters with a stiff right hand.
Leonidas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abigor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leonidas thinking.
Leonidas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abigor throws out the jab.
Leonidas tries to bum rush Abigor with a series of wild strikes but Abigor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leonidas looks to score with a jab to the body but Abigor is just out of range.
Abigor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leonidas doesn't manage to clinch there - Abigor circles away.
Leonidas works over Abigor's head and body with a nice combination.
Abigor misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas takes a swing at Abigor's ribcage but misses.
Leonidas works over Abigor's head and body with a nice combination.
Abigor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abigor lands a slapping body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Leonidas misses with a combination
and Abigor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leonidas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leonidas tries to bum rush Abigor with a series of wild strikes but Abigor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abigor lands a jab to Leonidas's midsection.
Abigor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Abigor throws a hook but Leonidas blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Abigor misses.
Leonidas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leonidas wants it to stay on the feet.
Leonidas throws a leg kick but Abigor moved away.
Abigor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leonidas throws a chopping leg kick but Abigor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Leonidas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abigor moves away.
Abigor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leonidas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonidas misses with a wild combination.
Abigor throws a body punch but Leonidas moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Abigor dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on King Leonidas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Abigor throws a jab when Leonidas was well out of range.
Leonidas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leonidas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Abigor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Abigor stops Leonidas from standing up.
Abigor trying to control but Leonidas is working from the bottom.
Leonidas wants to stand and escape but Abigor is having none of it.
Abigor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leonidas's guard.
Abigor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leonidas sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abigor prevents Leonidas from standing back up.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Abigor is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Leonidas is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sebastian Abigor!
Sebastian Abigor is the new light heavyweight champion!
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