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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Cristiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Cristiano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Williams!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cristiano tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Williams manages to move to mount!
Williams lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams lands a big elbow.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Williams cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Williams working Cristiano over with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cristiano is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Williams landing strikes from the mount.
Cristiano is rocked!
Cristiano takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Cristiano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Cristiano badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Williams around the waist but Williams pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Williams is the winner by TKO! Williams jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Williams!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Crose McCringe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crose McCringe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kenji Suzuki's chin.
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146 lbs
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148 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Crose McCringe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenji Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzuki avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCringe lands with a nice body punch.
McCringe gets tackled into the cage by Suzuki. Suzuki maintains the clinch.
McCringe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McCringe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCringe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCringe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCringe wants to hit a switch here but Suzuki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McCringe there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCringe working to try and regain half guard.
McCringe holds of for dear life.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCringe tries to lock up and control but Suzuki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Suzuki working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Suzuki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCringe is looking to escape.
Suzuki controlling the pace for now.
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.
McCringe regains half guard.
McCringe is trying to get back to full guard.
McCringe's coaches at The Factory have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
McCringe gets back to full guard.
McCringe 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.
McCringe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McCringe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suzuki's guard.
McCringe trying to move into half guard but instead Suzuki has managed to sweep!
McCringe looking for a sweep. Not yet McCringe, not yet.
McCringe is controlling Suzuki's posture.
Suzuki tries to stand but McCringe is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCringe is on top in guard.
McCringe postures up.
Suzuki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCringe.
McCringe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McCringe connects with a couple of short punches.
McCringe lands a couple of digs.
McCringe is working Suzuki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCringe sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCringe 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.
Suzuki throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCringe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McCringe wants to pass the guard but Suzuki is defending well.
Suzuki is refusing to be controlled, as McCringe sits in half guard.
McCringe slips a nice elbow through Suzuki's hands, connecting with Suzuki's forehead.
McCringe seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Suzuki is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Crose McCringe!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Crose McCringe made sure he mentioned BlackStar Athletics , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ellison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alec Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drowning Pool- Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Ellison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alec Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries for a takedown but Ellison circles away easily
and Ellison counters with a straight right hand.
Ellison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ellison wants it to stay on the feet.
Ellison tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Ricky Ellison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellison shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ellison was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Ellison keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson wants to control but Ellison postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson has his hands clasped together around Ellison's back. He's all about the action.
Ellison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson wants to control but Ellison is keeping busy.
Johnson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ellison cracks Johnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ellison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ellison sprawls well. Ellison wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ricky Ellison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alec Johnson.
Ellison bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ellison is breathing heavily.
Ellison fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Johnson has one of Ellison's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Ellison postures up.
Johnson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Ellison working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Ellison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ellison doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Ellison dominated that round.
That's time! Ellison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ellison defends it nicely.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Ellison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Ellison counter with a right hand.
Ricky Ellison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alec Johnson.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ellison looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellison throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Ellison tries to stand but Johnson is controlling his head.
Ellison goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ellison's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Johnson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Johnson prevents Ellison from breaking the clinch.
Johnson has Ellison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ellison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ellison misses with some punches.
Ellison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Ellison jumps guard.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ellison keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson works to advance to full mount. Ellison defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Johnson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alec Johnson!
Alec Johnson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Gamble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Gamble!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gamble tries to pull guard but Alvarez won't allow it.
Gamble pushes Alvarez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gamble prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gamble pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gamble tries to break the clinch but Alvarez is controlling the position.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamble tries to pull guard but Alvarez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alvarez has Gamble pushed against the cage.
Alvarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamble has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alvarez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gamble pulls Alvarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvarez from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez gets to his feet - Gamble follows without any prompting.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alvarez enables Gamble to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alvarez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gamble not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gamble wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gamble won't allow Alvarez to get back to his feet.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet.
Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gamble defends well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Gamble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamble looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Alvarez!
Alvarez is trying to control Gamble's posture but Gamble avoids it.
Alvarez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gamble's best efforts.
Gamble seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alvarez is looking to control Gamble's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?
Alvarez is staying active underneath Gamble, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gamble missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alvarez is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Alvarez kicks off Gamble and gets to his feet.
Alvarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Gamble sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Gamble's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Gamble circles away and keeps his distance.
Gamble scores with a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez is pulling down on Gamble's head to control his posture.
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 Aaron Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gamble is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
Alvarez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gamble connects with an inside leg kick.
Gamble closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alvarez to the mat! Alvarez manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alvarez is on top in guard.
Gamble looking for a sweep. Not yet Gamble, not yet.
Aaron Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez stands up from Gamble's guard - Alvarez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Alvarez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gamble cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Aaron Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gamble's waist but Gamble gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alvarez off to one side.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez moves into the clinch successfully.
Alvarez manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gamble or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvarez, which made it look bad.
Gamble darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gamble really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Alvarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gamble stops Alvarez from getting back to his feet.
Gamble prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamble 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.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Gamble is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamble wants to take a breather but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.
Alvarez manages to get to full guard.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet but Gamble is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gamble got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gamble has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarez's legs - danger averted.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gamble is out of range.
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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gamble.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gamble swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gamble throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alvarez was covering up waiting for the punch and Gamble finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alvarez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gamble has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Alvarez has Gamble pressed against the cage, preventing Gamble from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Alvarez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Alvarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aaron Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron Alvarez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Alvarez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alvarez slaps away a takedown attempt from Gamble, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alvarez darts in trying to clinch
and Gamble counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvarez with a poor takedown
and Gamble counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alvarez thinking.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches up with Gamble, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes Gamble against the cage but Gamble circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gamble looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamble decides to return to a standing position.
Gamble cracks a nice hook into Alvarez's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gamble looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Alvarez!
Alvarez bucks up and tries to throw Gamble off but instead Gamble has got his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Alvarez trying to control the hands but Gamble won't let him.
Alvarez manages to stand up with Gamble still on his back. Eventually Gamble drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez moves out of range as Gamble throws a body kick.
Alvarez tries to counter with a takedown but Gamble is quick to defend against it.
Gamble shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvarez pinned against the cage. Alvarez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gamble shoots in and bounces Alvarez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gamble with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez pulls Gamble in to control the position.
Gamble in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gamble defends well.
Gamble must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gamble wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A right-left combo lands from Gamble.
Alvarez instigates a clinch.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Gamble forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Gamble won't allow it.
Gamble is trying to break the clinch but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Gamble breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown attempt from Gamble. Gamble gets slowly back to his feet.
Max Gamble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Gamble is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Gamble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Alvarez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Weber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Ebay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joshua Weber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Ebay!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ebay defends it nicely.
A combination from Ebay does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ebay defending well as Weber loads up on a big left hand.
Weber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Weber or perhaps it was just good defense by Ebay, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Weber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ebay's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ebay duly obliges.
Weber fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ebay avoids it really well and circles away.
Ebay throws a right hand that Weber ducks under and follows up with a left that Weber also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Weber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ebay tries to avoid it but Weber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ebay to the ground. Ebay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No joy there for Ebay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ebay misses with a double jab.
Ebay looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ebay looks to land a combination but Weber avoids it well.
Ebay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ebay but Ebay pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weber shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Weber is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Weber lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ebay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ebay is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Weber scores with a couple of nice shots.
Weber lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ebay has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Weber looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ebay with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weber lands with a punch from half guard.
Weber lands strikes from half guard.
Ebay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ebay is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weber working over Ebay with some ground and pound. Ebay looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ebay is still in real trouble! Can Weber finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Weber winds up and cracks Ebay with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Weber lands strikes from half guard.
Weber lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Weber looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Weber is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ebay defends it well.
Ebay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Weber lands strikes from half guard.
Weber seems to be working for a kimura but Ebay defends the submission attempt.
Weber scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Weber has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ebay defend it? Weber steps over the head and cranks it - Ebay is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Weber!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joshua Weber!
After the fight, Joshua Weber was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Hampton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Weidman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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199 lbs
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25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Hampton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Weidman!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weidman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hampton quickly recovers to half guard.
Hampton is holding on to half guard well.
Weidman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hampton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Weidman wants to control but Hampton is keeping him busy.
Hampton is trying to maintain the position but Weidman is very close to passing his half guard.
Hampton flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hampton tries to roll over but Weidman keeps him under control.
Hampton is trying to maintain the position but Weidman is very close to passing his half guard.
Hampton is pressing down on Weidman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hampton is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Weidman rolls with it to try and escape but Hampton cranks on the arm and Weidman is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fred Hampton!
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