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PSE 23 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ariel Schroder (ranked 6310 p4p, 378 weight class) and James Marshall (ranked 3736 p4p, 280 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ariel Schroder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall tries for a takedown but Schroder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Schroder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schroder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schroder wants it to stay on the feet.
Marshall has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Schroder is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Schroder shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marshall's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marshall has his foot on Schroder's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schroder works his way back into a safe position though.
Marshall working for a triangle but Schroder defends it easily.
Schroder tries to free his leg and advance position but Marshall is retaining full guard.
Marshall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schroder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schroder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schroder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marshall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schroder has managed to get both his arms back between Marshall's legs - danger averted.
Marshall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall keeping moving, preventing Schroder from controlling successfully.
Schroder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marshall working for a triangle but Schroder defends it easily.
Marshall working for a triangle but Schroder defends it easily.
Schroder wants to stand but Marshall has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Marshall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marshall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schroder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schroder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marshall looking for subs off his back but Schroder has passed one foot through into half guard.
Marshall is looking to improve his position.
Marshall looking for submissions off his back.
Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marshall with the active half guard here but Schroder passes nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schroder working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Marshall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schroder working the ground and pound but Marshall is defending the strikes.
Marshall looks to move to half guard but instead Schroder has passed into mount! Damn!
Marshall regains half guard.
Marshall actively working from the bottom here.
Marshall looking for submissions off his back.
Marshall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schroder pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schroder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marshall is looking to improve his position.
Marshall actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marshall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariel Schroder dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Schroder leaves Marshall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marshall fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schroder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Marshall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schroder prevents Marshall from improving his position.
Schroder not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall actively working from the bottom here.
Marshall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schroder pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schroder controlling the action here.
Schroder passes to side control.
Schroder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marshall is looking to regain half guard here but Schroder keeps moving and retains side control.
Marshall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Schroder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marshall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marshall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schroder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marshall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schroder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marshall working for a triangle but Schroder defends it easily.
Marshall is breathing heavily.
Schroder is looking to work some ground and pound but Marshall has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schroder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marshall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schroder stays in close to Marshall's body and controls the position.
Schroder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marshall can do to turn this around?
Schroder wants to pass the guard but Marshall is keeping the position.
Marshall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schroder defends it easily.
Marshall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schroder looking to pass the guard.
Marshall working for a triangle but Schroder defends it easily.
Marshall looking for a guillotine here but Schroder defends easily.
Schroder sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marshall's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marshall actively working from the bottom here.
Marshall won't allow Schroder to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ariel Schroder dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Schroder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schroder is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marshall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Marshall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schroder pulls his head out easily.
Schroder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marshall has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Schroder escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Schroder!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schroder's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marshall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schroder wants to take a breather but Marshall is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schroder is taking a breather. Marshall says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marshall tries to get to full guard but Schroder has control of the leg.
Marshall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marshall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marshall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marshall with the active half guard here but Schroder passes nicely into side control.
Marshall is trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Marshall looking for a sweep but Schroder has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Marshall is trying desperately to improve position.
Schroder unloads with some shots from mount but Marshall bucks and avoids them well.
Marshall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Marshall tries to improve his position but instead Schroder has taken his back!
Marshall is really stuck here.
Schroder is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Marshall has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Schroder has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Marshall taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Schroder doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ariel Schroder!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Leroux (ranked 6086 p4p, 508 weight class) and Ricardo Rebenta (ranked 5673 p4p, 493 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Leroux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Rebenta!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rebenta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leroux pinned against the cage. Leroux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rebenta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rebenta fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leroux sprawls well initially but Rebenta persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Leroux is trying to control but can't.
Rebenta trying to pass the guard but Leroux defending well.
Rebenta is trying to control the action in half guard but Leroux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rebenta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leroux is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta throwing shots but Leroux is blocking nicely.
Rebenta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leroux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rebenta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroux wants to get back to full guard.
Rebenta trying to control the action but Leroux is working from the bottom.
Rebenta is looking for a kimura but Leroux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rebenta to get the leverage.
Leroux trying to control from the bottom.
Leroux moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rebenta wants to control from the top but Leroux keeps moving.
Rebenta lands a couple of digs.
Rebenta is looking to work some ground and pound but Leroux has wrist control.
Leroux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rebenta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rebenta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leroux 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.
Leroux keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Rebenta landing with the ground and pound.
Rebenta stands up over Leroux, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rebenta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rebenta lands a couple of digs.
Leroux keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Rebenta won't allow Leroux to sweep him here.
Rebenta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rebenta advances to half guard.
Leroux trying to hold on to Rebenta's head to control him but Rebenta postures up.
Rebenta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroux works his way to full guard. Good work.
Leroux isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rebenta stacks Leroux 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 Rebenta!
Rebenta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leroux dodges the ground and pound from Rebenta.
Leroux is looking to reverse the position.
Rebenta tries for a kimura but Leroux is defending well.
Rebenta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Leroux down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta in side control, throwing shots but Leroux defends.
Rebenta tries to move to mount but Leroux blocks the move with his legs.
Leroux regains half guard.
Rebenta prevents Leroux from improving his position.
Rebenta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leroux is just riding it out for now. Rebenta eventually gives up the hold.
Rebenta wants to take a breather but Leroux is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rebenta moves nicely into side control.
Rebenta landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Rebenta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rebenta moves out of range of the strikes.
Leroux misses with a looping left.
Leroux drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rebenta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rebenta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Leroux is looking to improve his position.
Leroux works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leroux keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Rebenta distracts Leroux with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rebenta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leroux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroux looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rebenta passes into side control.
Rebenta thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ricardo Rebenta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leroux struggling a bit here.
Leroux is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rebenta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leroux defends it well.
Leroux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leroux controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta prevents Leroux from improving his position.
Rebenta is controlling the pace.
Rebenta lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rebenta is pressing down on Leroux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leroux is holding on for now.
Rebenta is nestled in close to Leroux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is keen to just control but Leroux is a slippery customer.
Leroux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rebenta seems to be working for a kimura but Leroux defends the submission attempt.
Rebenta 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.
Rebenta is working for an americana but Leroux has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Rebenta was thinking about the submission.
Rebenta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leroux's guard.
Leroux gets back to full guard.
Leroux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rebenta is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leroux is keeping the position for now.
Rebenta wants to control from the top but Leroux keeps moving.
Leroux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rebenta is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rebenta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leroux wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Rebenta 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Leroux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rebenta.
Leroux changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leroux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rebenta to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rebenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leroux is keeping the position for now.
Leroux trying to keep a closed guard but Rebenta is proving a slippery customer.
Rebenta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leroux has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rebenta should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Leroux has tightened it up now! Rebenta should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Leroux!
Johnny Leroux decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Lyttle (ranked 4381 p4p, 319 weight class) and Johnny Barkley (ranked 5554 p4p, 354 weight class). Johnny Barkley is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamal Lyttle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyttle clobbers Barkley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lyttle moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lyttle. That's going to slow Barkley down.
Barkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lyttle.
Barkley throws a jab but it's blocked by Lyttle.
Lyttle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barkley. Barkley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lyttle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lyttle lands a really nice looking cross but Barkley seems unphased.
Lyttle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barkley misses with a looping left.
Lyttle throws a body shot but no joy.
Lyttle dips to his left and cracks Barkley with an uppercut!
Lyttle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lyttle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barkley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lyttle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barkley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lyttle.
Lyttle lands a jab to the head.
Barkley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lyttle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley throws a lazy right hand but Lyttle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barkley throws a series of punches but Lyttle moves out of range.
Lyttle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lyttle misses with a wild body shot.
Barkley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Lyttle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barkley throws a jab when Lyttle was well out of range.
Barkley throws an off balance right hand
and Lyttle counters with a three punch combo that has Barkley backing up. Barkley nods at Lyttle to acknowledge the strikes.
Lyttle fails to land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barkley, as that shot connected.
Barkley throws an overhand right that lands on Lyttle's shoulder, as Lyttle tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Lyttle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barkley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lyttle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lyttle misses with an uppercut
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley misses with a body punch
and Lyttle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barkley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lyttle.
Lyttle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barkley. Barkley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barkley circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Lyttle backs off Barkley throws a huge counter combo but Lyttle manages to avoid it all.
Barkley swings widly with a right hand
and Barkley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyttle cracks a nice hook into Barkley's ribs.
Lyttle scores with a kick to the midsection.
Barkley lands a slapping body shot.
Lyttle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lyttle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Lyttle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barkley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lyttle eats them both and turns towards Barkley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Jamal Lyttle has been cut.
Lyttle misses with the combination.
Barkley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barkley misses with a straight right.
Barkley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barkley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lyttle's hands.
Lyttle misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Lyttle misses.
Barkley tries to counter with a clinch but Lyttle shakes him off and moves away.
Lyttle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyttle throws a one two combo.
Lyttle avoids the body shot from Barkley.
Barkley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lyttle.
Lyttle misses with a looping left.
Barkley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lyttle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barkley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lyttle ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Lyttle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barkley was well out of range. Poor timing from Lyttle.
Barkley tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barkley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lyttle to score with a decent uppercut.
Barkley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab, jab by Lyttle - just one landing.
Barkley blocks a head kick by Lyttle.
Lyttle is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lyttle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lyttle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Lyttle misses.
Good leg kick by Lyttle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lyttle throws an overhand right that lands on Barkley's shoulder, as Barkley tries to avoid the shot.
Barkley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lyttle.
Barkley lands the left hand.
Barkley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lyttle avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lyttle moves out of range as Barkley strikes.
Lyttle fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Lyttle does no damage.
Barkley tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Lyttle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamal Lyttle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lyttle misses with a hook
and Barkley counters with a stiff right hand.
Barkley looks to land a right hand but Lyttle moved out of range.
Barkley throws out a loose jab but Lyttle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lyttle manages to avoid it.
Jab by Barkley.
Barkley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lyttle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barkley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lyttle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lyttle defending well as Barkley loads up on a big left hand.
Barkley misses with a wild body shot.
Lyttle scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyttle wants to clinch up but Barkley keeps it at a distance.
Lyttle is looking to clinch but Barkley is avoiding it.
Barkley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barkley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lyttle.
Decent striking displayed by Lyttle there.
Lyttle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barkley can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley misses with the combination.
Lyttle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barkley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lyttle with a jab.
Lyttle connects with an inside leg kick.
Lyttle throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Lyttle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barkley doesn't seem phased though.
Sloppy strikes from Barkley. Those never looked like landing.
Jamal Lyttle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Lyttle.
Lyttle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barkley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lyttle clobbers Barkley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barkley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barkley misses with the combination.
Lyttle wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lyttle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyttle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barkley.
Lyttle lands an overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lyttle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barkley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barkley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lyttle.
A punch lands to the side of Barkley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lyttle moves out of range of the strikes.
Lyttle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barkley throws a right and a left that Lyttle avoids nicely.
Lyttle appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Barkley. Those never looked like landing.
Barkley connects with a jab.
Barkley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley misses with a lunging right hand
and Lyttle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barkley throws a good cross that connects.
Lyttle throws a leg kick
and Barkley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lyttle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lyttle lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barkley backs up against the cage.
Jamal Lyttle is winning the standup battle so far.
Lyttle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barkley.
Decent striking displayed by Lyttle there.
A lazy left from Barkley finds it's target.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Lyttle lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barkley misses the jab.
Lyttle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barkley moves away.
Barkley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lyttle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barkley throws a body shot but no joy.
Barkley throws a right hand that misses
and Lyttle counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyttle doesn't manage to clinch there - Barkley circles away.
Lyttle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lyttle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lyttle lands a jab-cross combination.
A punch combination from Barkley misses.
Lyttle misses with a hook
and Barkley moves into the clinch.
Lyttle is pushing Barkley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barkley managing to block the knees to the body from Lyttle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Lyttle fails to land.
Barkley manages to break the clinch.
Barkley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lyttle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Barkley misses.
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 Jamal Lyttle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jamal Lyttle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lyttle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lyttle moves in looking to clinch but Barkley pushes him off.
Barkley lands a nice hook to Lyttle's body. Lyttle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab lands there for Barkley.
Lyttle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barkley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lyttle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barkley.
Lyttle moves in looking to clinch but Barkley pushes him off.
Barkley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barkley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barkley throws a series of punches but Lyttle avoids them all with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from Lyttle misses its target.
Lyttle doesn't manage to clinch there - Barkley circles away.
Barkley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkley throws a one two combo.
Lyttle throws a body punch but Barkley moves out of range.
Lyttle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barkley throws out the jab.
Lyttle throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barkley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Barkley looks to move away, Lyttle throws a big counter combo but Barkley just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyttle misses with a straight right.
Lyttle looks to land a combination but Barkley avoids it well.
Barkley misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lyttle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lyttle avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Barkley tries to get set, Lyttle tries to push him back and clinch up but Barkley manages to avoid the attempt.
Barkley throws a right hand that Lyttle ducks under and follows up with a left that Lyttle also avoids with ease.
Barkley lands a right hook to the body.
Barkley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barkley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A combination from Lyttle does no damage.
Barkley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyttle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lyttle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyttle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lyttle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barkley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lyttle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barkley throws a right hand that Lyttle ducks under and follows up with a left that Lyttle also avoids with ease.
Lyttle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barkley.
Barkley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barkley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Lyttle counter with a right hand.
Barkley misses with a wild combination.
Lyttle ducks under a wild hook from Barkley.
Sloppy strikes from Lyttle. Those never looked like landing.
Barkley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lyttle.
Some wild striking there from Barkley.
Lyttle feinted with a counter takedown.
Lyttle digs a good hook to Barkley's body.
Barkley throws a lazy uppercut
and Lyttle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lyttle lands a two punch combo.
Barkley misses with a body shot
and Lyttle counters with a straight right hand.
Lyttle tries to clinch but Barkley is having none of it.
Barkley lands with a nice body punch.
Barkley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lyttle.
Lyttle moves in looking to clinch but Barkley pushes him off.
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Barkley throws a jab but it's blocked by Lyttle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barkley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Barkley misses.
Barkley swinging wildly here.
Lyttle connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lyttle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lyttle lands with a straight right. Barkley didn't see that one coming.
Lyttle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barkley lands a jab-cross combination.
Lyttle takes a swing at Barkley's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Lyttle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lyttle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnny Barkley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamal Lyttle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lyttle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jamal Lyttle.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lyttle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Lyttle!
Jamal Lyttle decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Cain (ranked 2571 p4p, 348 weight class) and Iain Reilly (ranked 4290 p4p, 493 weight class). Reilly has chosen Dubliners - Fields of Athenry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iain Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Cain.
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Cain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Cain.
Reilly is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cain with a body shot.
Cain works the jab nicely.
Reilly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Cain misses with the combination.
Cain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reilly is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Cain uses the oldest trick in the book to send Reilly tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Cain is absolutely delighted - when Reilly wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). David Cain!
Jumping up and down and very excited, David Cain waved his t-shirt featuring Bee Krazy 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho (ranked 3155 p4p, 246 weight class) and Joseph Crain (ranked 3489 p4p, 270 weight class). Dew Herbert Camacho comes to the cage accompanied by President Camacho's entrance. Joseph Crain acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Crain!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dew Herbert Camacho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crain as he jumps to the side.
Crain clinches up against the cage.
Crain is pushing Dew Herbert Camacho up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Crain prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dew Herbert Camacho wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crain lands a nice elbow.
Dew Herbert Camacho is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dew Herbert Camacho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crain tries to close the distance and clinch but Dew Herbert Camacho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crain is looking to clinch but Dew Herbert Camacho is avoiding it.
Crain moves into the clinch.
Crain prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dew Herbert Camacho takes an elbow to the temple.
Crain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crain stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dew Herbert Camacho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Crain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dew Herbert Camacho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dew Herbert Camacho throws a strike aimed at the side of Crain's head but Crain avoids it well.
Crain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dew Herbert Camacho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dew Herbert Camacho in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dew Herbert Camacho working the ground and pound.
Dew Herbert Camacho throws an elbow but Crain slips to the side and avoids it well.
Crain takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dew Herbert Camacho works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dew Herbert Camacho throws an elbow but Crain slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dew Herbert Camacho landing strikes.
Dew Herbert Camacho 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.
Dew Herbert Camacho throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ground and pound from Dew Herbert Camacho seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dew Herbert Camacho tries to score with some ground and pound. Crain controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dew Herbert Camacho working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dew Herbert Camacho misses with the ground and pound.
Dew Herbert Camacho in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dew Herbert Camacho working the ground and pound from side control.
Dew Herbert Camacho throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dew Herbert Camacho throws an elbow but Crain slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dew Herbert Camacho working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dew Herbert Camacho postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dew Herbert Camacho works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dew Herbert Camacho lands some shots froms side control.
Crain taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dew Herbert Camacho lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dew Herbert Camacho cracks Crain with a big right hand but Crain just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dew Herbert Camacho lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dew Herbert Camacho cracks Crain with a big elbow.
Dew Herbert Camacho grinds an elbow into Crain's temple.
Dew Herbert Camacho creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Crain sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dew Herbert Camacho misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dew Herbert Camacho lands an elbow.
Dew Herbert Camacho is putting a hurting on Crain here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dew Herbert Camacho tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dew Herbert Camacho is putting a hurting on Crain here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dew Herbert Camacho tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dew Herbert Camacho throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dew Herbert Camacho scores with punches from side control.
Crain managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dew Herbert Camacho.
Dew Herbert Camacho lands an elbow.
Dew Herbert Camacho misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crain defending against the ground and pound.
Dew Herbert Camacho scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Crain to see if he's OK.
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!
Dew Herbert Camacho cracks Crain with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Crain defending against the ground and pound.
Dew Herbert Camacho is working Crain over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dew Herbert Camacho lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Crain down.
Dew Herbert Camacho grinds an elbow into Crain's temple.
Crain on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Crain defending against the ground and pound.
Dew Herbert Camacho lands a decent elbow from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crain can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dew Herbert Camacho grinds an elbow into Crain's temple.
Dew Herbert Camacho is chipping away with strikes.
Crain is rocked!
Dew Herbert Camacho lands a decent elbow from side control.
Crain is still in real trouble! Can Dew Herbert Camacho finish him?
Dew Herbert Camacho scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dew Herbert Camacho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crain seems to have recovered his senses.
Crain is looking to clinch.
Dew Herbert Camacho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dew Herbert Camacho somewhat.
Dew Herbert Camacho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crain moves in looking to clinch but Dew Herbert Camacho pushes him off.
Dew Herbert Camacho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crain circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dew Herbert Camacho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crain but Crain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew Herbert Camacho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crain as he jumps to the side.
Crain forces Dew Herbert Camacho back against the cage and clinches.
Nice elbow from Crain.
Dew Herbert Camacho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dew Herbert Camacho is looking to take this one to the mat.
Crain will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dew Herbert Camacho up against the cage.
Crain comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Crain is struggling to control the position.
Dew Herbert Camacho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crain can do to turn this around?
Crain stalling.
Crain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dew Herbert Camacho up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Crain's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dew Herbert Camacho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Come on Crain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joseph Crain.
Dew Herbert Camacho keeps the fight on the outside.
Crain tries to clinch up but Dew Herbert Camacho circles away and keeps his distance.
Dew Herbert Camacho tries to counter with a takedown but Crain is quick to defend against it.
Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dew Herbert Camacho.
Crain tries to clinch up but Dew Herbert Camacho circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crain tries to clinch there but Dew Herbert Camacho circles away.
Dew Herbert Camacho shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crain as he avoids it easily.
Crain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dew Herbert Camacho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dew Herbert Camacho shoots in but Crain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dew Herbert Camacho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crain defends it nicely.
Dew Herbert Camacho shoots in but no luck this time.
Crain wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dew Herbert Camacho or perhaps it was just good defense by Crain, which made it look bad.
Crain tries to clinch up.
Crain is looking to clinch but Dew Herbert Camacho is avoiding it.
Crain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dew Herbert Camacho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crain rushes Dew Herbert Camacho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dew Herbert Camacho is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dew Herbert Camacho takes an elbow to the temple.
Crain lands an elbow that stopped Dew Herbert Camacho in his tracks for a moment.
Crain gets underhooks to prevent Dew Herbert Camacho's takedown attempt.
Crain lands an elbow that stopped Dew Herbert Camacho in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho has been cut.
Crain stalling.
Crain lands an elbow inside that Dew Herbert Camacho shrugs off.
Dew Herbert Camacho is rocked!
Crain prevents the takedown attempt.
Oh Dew Herbert Camacho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crain prevents the takedown attempt.
Dew Herbert Camacho seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dew Herbert Camacho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Crain gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dew Herbert Camacho tries for a takedown but Crain manages to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Crain.
Dew Herbert Camacho takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dew Herbert Camacho wants to take the fight to the mat but Crain manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dew Herbert Camacho tries for a takedown but Crain manages to get underhooks.
Crain controlling the action here for a moment.
Joseph Crain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crain lands an elbow just above Dew Herbert Camacho 's eye.
Dew Herbert Camacho can't get the takedown.
Crain lands a nice elbow.
Crain has Dew Herbert Camacho pushed against the cage.
Crain lands an elbow inside that Dew Herbert Camacho shrugs off.
Crain lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Crain is pressed up against the cage. Dew Herbert Camacho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crain down to the mat. Crain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Crain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crain lands an elbow just above Dew Herbert Camacho 's eye.
Dew Herbert Camacho has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Crain is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Crain lands an elbow just above Dew Herbert Camacho 's eye.
Dew Herbert Camacho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crain prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Crain.
The referee is keeping an eye on Crain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Crain lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Crain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dew Herbert Camacho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crain closes the distance and clinches.
Dew Herbert Camacho tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crain slowing the pace effectively.
Crain lands an elbow that stopped Dew Herbert Camacho in his tracks for a moment.
Crain creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dew Herbert Camacho's defenses.
Crain lands an elbow just above Dew Herbert Camacho 's eye.
Dew Herbert Camacho is working for takedown but Crain is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Herbert Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dew Herbert Camacho is pressed against the cage. Crain pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Dew Herbert Camacho! Two more big strikes from Crain and Dew Herbert Camacho crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joseph Crain!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Queen Tamar (ranked 3042 p4p, 320 weight class) and Lorenzo Gilyard (ranked 2451 p4p, 269 weight class). Tamar comes to the cage accompanied by Super Sako. Lorenzo Gilyard is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Queen Tamar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lorenzo Gilyard!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamar throws a looping overhand right but Gilyard ducks down to avoid it.
Gilyard loads up on a big right hand but Tamar slips the punch.
It looked like Tamar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gilyard.
Tamar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamar takes a swing at Gilyard's ribcage but misses.
Tamar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gilyard lands an overhand right.
Tamar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gilyard lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilyard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gilyard drops Tamar with a beautiful combination! Tamar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gilyard is looking for the KO!
Tamar is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gilyard drops Tamar with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Tamar! Gilyard dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Gilyard!
An out of breath Lorenzo Gilyard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Queen Tamar was interviewed post fight and said 'You fight like Mongol!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Benn Jr (ranked 2266 p4p, 308 weight class) and Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 2219 p4p, 305 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nigel Benn Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Johan Farfy Iii!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Farfy Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Benn Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Farfy Iii on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Farfy Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benn Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Benn Jr looks to land a combination but Farfy Iii avoids it well.
Farfy Iii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Farfy Iii shoots and misses
and Benn Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farfy Iii tries to clinch up but Benn Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Benn Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Farfy Iii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Farfy Iii.
Johan Farfy Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farfy Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benn Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farfy Iii tries to clinch up.
Farfy Iii shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benn Jr pinned against the cage. Benn Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nigel Benn Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Farfy Iii ducks under a wild hook from Benn Jr.
Farfy Iii closes the distance but Benn Jr moves to the side
and Farfy Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Farfy Iii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benn Jr throws a series of punches but Farfy Iii moves out of range.
Benn Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Farfy Iii staying out of range there.
Farfy Iii drops his hands momentarily and Benn Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Benn Jr lands.
Farfy Iii decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Farfy Iii lands a nice short elbow.
Farfy Iii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Farfy Iii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farfy Iii wants to work for an arm triangle but Benn Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Farfy Iii looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Farfy Iii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Benn Jr taking some punishment here, with Farfy Iii in his half guard.
Farfy Iii throws a strike but Benn Jr avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Farfy Iii with a nice head shot there.
Benn Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Farfy Iii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii works over Benn Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Benn Jr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Farfy Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Benn Jr has had enough of the clinch but Farfy Iii keeps him there for the moment.
Farfy Iii cracks Benn Jr with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Farfy Iii.
Benn Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Farfy Iii backwards.
Benn Jr prevents a body shot from Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Benn Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Benn Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Farfy Iii wants to clinch but Benn Jr slips to the side
and Benn Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benn Jr throws a leg kick which misses Farfy Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Farfy Iii tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr gets caught napping as Farfy Iii dives in and scores a takedown. Benn Jr manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farfy Iii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Benn Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Benn Jr's head.
Benn Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Benn Jr, not yet.
Farfy Iii lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Farfy Iii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Farfy Iii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Farfy Iii throwing strikes but missing.
Farfy Iii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Farfy Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Farfy Iii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Benn Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Benn Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Farfy Iii rushes Benn Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Benn Jr prevents a body shot from Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii tries to work over Benn Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benn Jr breaks the clinch.
Farfy Iii doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Benn Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Farfy Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Farfy Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Benn Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Farfy Iii.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Farfy Iii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Farfy Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Benn Jr or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Farfy Iii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farfy Iii misses with the head strike.
Farfy Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benn Jr can't break the clinch.
Benn Jr blocks an uppercut.
Benn Jr misses with the head strike.
Johan Farfy Iii seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Benn Jr blocking some punches.
Benn Jr misses with a body punch.
Farfy Iii lands with a right to the head.
Farfy Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benn Jr blocking some punches.
Farfy Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Farfy Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Benn Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Farfy Iii takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benn Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benn Jr.
Farfy Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Benn Jr.
A head punch on the inside from Benn Jr fails to land.
Benn Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Farfy Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farfy Iii misses with the head strike.
Benn Jr prevents a body shot from Farfy Iii.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farfy Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Benn Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farfy Iii has him pressed against the cage.
Benn Jr tries a body shot but Farfy Iii blocks it.
Benn Jr breaks the clinch.
Farfy Iii shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Benn Jr's guard.
Farfy Iii is working Benn Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Farfy Iii throws a big elbow that misses.
Benn Jr trying to control the position.
Farfy Iii scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Farfy Iii connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Benn Jr some visible discomfort.
Farfy Iii with the ground and pound but Benn Jr regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Benn Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farfy Iii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Farfy Iii is trying to work for a kimura but Benn Jr is defending well.
Farfy Iii lands strikes from half guard.
Farfy Iii working the head and body with strikes.
Farfy Iii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii lands strikes from half guard.
Benn Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Farfy Iii.
Benn Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Farfy Iii.
Benn Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Farfy Iii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Farfy Iii is looking for a kimura here.
Farfy Iii winds up and cracks Benn Jr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Farfy Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Benn Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Farfy Iii with the counter takedown but Benn Jr avoids it easily.
Farfy Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
Farfy Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benn Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benn Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Farfy Iii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benn Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Benn Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Farfy Iii tries to counter with a clinch but Benn Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Benn Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Farfy Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farfy Iii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfy Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Benn Jr.
Benn Jr breaks from the clinch.
Farfy Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Farfy Iii staying out of range there.
Benn Jr tries to keep at a distance but Farfy Iii has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Benn Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Farfy Iii fails to land.
Benn Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Farfy Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Farfy Iii is looking to clinch.
Benn Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Farfy Iii throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Benn Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Farfy Iii is in Benn Jr's guard.
Benn Jr has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Farfy Iii is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Benn Jr is trying to push Farfy Iii away but Farfy Iii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Farfy Iii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benn Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Farfy Iii.
Benn Jr manages to break the clinch.
Farfy Iii forces Benn Jr back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benn Jr backwards.
Farfy Iii tries to throw a body punch but Benn Jr avoids it by throwing Farfy Iii back against the cage.
Farfy Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Benn Jr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Farfy Iii prevents Benn Jr from breaking the clinch.
Farfy Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farfy Iii lands with a right to the head.
Farfy Iii lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Benn Jr.
A short uppercut from Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Benn Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farfy Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benn Jr working aggressively here.
Farfy Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Benn Jr blocks a body shot from Farfy Iii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr tries to break the clinch but Farfy Iii is controlling the position.
Farfy Iii tries a body shot but Benn Jr blocks it.
Benn Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Farfy Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benn Jr gets through Farfy Iii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Farfy Iii lands a body shot.
Farfy Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benn Jr's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Farfy Iii.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii lands a right hand.
Benn Jr digs a right hand underneath Farfy Iii's ribcage. Farfy Iii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Farfy Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benn Jr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii lands a shot to the body.
Farfy Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Benn Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farfy Iii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farfy Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Farfy Iii lands a shot to the body.
Farfy Iii lands a nice uppercut.
Farfy Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farfy Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benn Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Benn Jr tries to break free but Farfy Iii pushes him back against the cage.
Benn Jr prevents a body shot from Farfy Iii.
Benn Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benn Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Benn Jr backwards.
Farfy Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benn Jr can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farfy Iii.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benn Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Farfy Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Farfy Iii 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Farfy Iii!
Johan Farfy Iii tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Nigel Benn Jr had this to say: 'ill be back'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne Gracie (ranked 2144 p4p, 253 weight class) and Soul Jah (ranked 1015 p4p, 131 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Thriller by Michael Jackson. Jah is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wayne Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Soul Jah!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie takes a swing at Jah's ribcage but misses.
Gracie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jah makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gracie really felt that one!
Gracie digs a good hook to Jah's body.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Jah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jah appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Jah's shoulder, as Jah tries to avoid the shot.
Jah throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Jah has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gracie throws a front kick that sends Jah stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to land a leg kick but Jah is out of range.
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gracie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jah avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Soul Jah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Jah saw that one coming.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jah replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gracie blocks it well.
Jah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jah tries a quick counter leg kick but Gracie is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jah on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Jah's guard.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jah wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie trying to control but Jah is working from the bottom.
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jah controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jah holds on and takes a little breather.
Jah 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Jah keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jah working a defensive guard here.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jah looking to control.
Jah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie is controlling Jah's trapped leg to prevent Jah from advancing to side control.
Jah prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jah with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jah tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gracie - that will leave a mark!
Gracie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Jah saw that one coming.
Gracie lands with a good body shot.
Jah stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jah wants it to stay on the feet.
Crunch! Gracie slams his shin into Jah's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jah manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lands a leg kick that knocks Jah off balance momentarily.
Jah blocks the body kick.
Gracie moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jah slips a straight right by Gracie.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jah! But no joy.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jah wants to counter the offense by Gracie and move into the clinch position.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
Jah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jah has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Jah's head.
Jah takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jah can do to turn this around?
Gracie lands with a straight right. Jah didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jah doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie lands a nice looking body shot.
Jah slips a straight right by Gracie.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Jah moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lunges at Jah with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jah's hand.
Gracie connects with a jab.
Gracie takes a swing at Jah's ribcage but misses.
Gracie tried to score with a low kick but Jah checks it.
Jah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Jah's head but Jah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Jah was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a low kick but Jah moves out of range easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gracie.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Gracie misses
and Jah counters with a nice uppercut.
Jah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gracie.
Jah checks a low kick from Gracie.
Jah tries a quick counter leg kick but Gracie is wise to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne Gracie 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jah on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Gracie.
Good standup being displayed there by Gracie as he connects with a hook.
John Wayne Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jah's calf.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jah walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Jah shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gracie thuds his shin into the meat of Jah's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lands a nice hook to Jah's body. Jah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That kick from Gracie tenderised Jah's leg. Jah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Jah's belly button to the back.
Jah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie with a hook.
Gracie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
You can see that Jah has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Jah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jah.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Soul Jah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
John Wayne Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jah moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jah! But no joy.
Gracie cracks Jah with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jah gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jah working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jah wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Jah is still trying to improve position.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jah is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jah wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
John Wayne Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jah wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jah is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Jah is trying to control but can't.
Gracie controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Wayne Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wayne Gracie!
John Wayne Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Soul Jah was interviewed post fight and said 'Dude tried to bite my dick off! Unreal man!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Ruth (ranked 449 p4p, 70 weight class) and Arthur Pendragon (ranked 213 p4p, 26 weight class). 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, John Ruth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Pendragon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendragon blocks a jab.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pendragon misses the shot to the body.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendragon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Pendragon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruth. Pendragon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Pendragon misses.
Pendragon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pendragon swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ruth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pendragon throws the left hand but Ruth avoids the punch easily.
Pendragon throws an overhand right that lands on Ruth's shoulder, as Ruth tries to avoid the shot.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pendragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruth.
Ruth shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pendragon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pendragon wants to improve his position but Ruth is controlling well.
Pendragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruth is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth working over Pendragon with some ground and pound. Pendragon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pendragon is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruth works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pendragon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ruth lands a big elbow.
Pendragon is working to get back to half guard.
Ruth controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon is in all sorts of trouble here.
The referee warns Pendragon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ruth connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ruth in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruth lands a couple of good shots and Pendragon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ruth throwing damaging strikes from the back! Pendragon could be in trouble here!
Ruth connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Pendragon to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ruth's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pendragon just trying to survive but Ruth is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pendragon is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ruth seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pendragon for as long as he can get away with.
Ruth is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pendragon wants to get back to full guard.
Ruth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruth lands strikes from half guard.
Ruth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pendragon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pendragon wants to improve his position but Ruth is controlling well.
Ruth 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth slips a nice elbow through Pendragon's hands, connecting with Pendragon's forehead.
Ruth lands strikes from half guard.
Pendragon taking some punishment here, with Ruth in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ruth connects with a nice short shot to Pendragon's temple.
Pendragon is trying to control but can't.
Pendragon looking for submissions off his back.
Pendragon is doing well to control the position and prevent Ruth from advancing to side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruth lands a nice short elbow.
Pendragon is pressing down on Ruth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruth postures up in Pendragon's guard and throws a big left but Pendragon blocks it.
Ruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruth cracks Pendragon with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that round.
That's time! Ruth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ruth misses the jab.
Ruth throws a body punch but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ruth rather than just go for the knockout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pendragon.
Pendragon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pendragon throws a body punch but Ruth moves out of range.
Ruth throws a jab when Pendragon was well out of range.
Ruth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pendragon avoids it really well and circles away.
Ruth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruth throws a poor cross that misses
and Pendragon counters with a left to the body.
Pendragon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth cracks Pendragon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Ruth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruth is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth slips under a jab from Pendragon.
Ruth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ruth throws a lazy right hand but Pendragon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ruth misses the target.
Ruth stuns Pendragon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruth stuns Pendragon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ruth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pendragon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ruth looks to score with a jab to the body but Pendragon is just out of range.
Pendragon lands a leg kick that knocks Ruth off balance momentarily.
Arthur Pendragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from Pendragon.
Ruth lands a jab to Pendragon's midsection.
Ruth moves into the clinch successfully.
Pendragon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pendragon tries to work over Ruth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruth has Pendragon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pendragon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ruth misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Ruth scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruth throws a punch but it's blocked by Pendragon.
Pendragon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab from Pendragon.
Pendragon throws a lazy right hand but Ruth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ruth has been working on his balance at Q Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Pendragon.
Ruth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruth moves away from the strike by Pendragon.
Pendragon takes one to the chin there.
Pendragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruth.
Ruth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ruth lands in his opponent's guard.
Pendragon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruth lands a couple of digs.
Ruth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pendragon can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruth trying to control but Pendragon is working from the bottom.
John Ruth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pendragon looking to control.
Ruth landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruth stopping the sweep attempt from Pendragon.
Ruth works over Pendragon with some ground and pound from guard.
Ruth connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruth stopping the sweep attempt from Pendragon.
Ruth trying to control but Pendragon is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth landing some decent shots from guard.
Ruth with a nice head shot there.
Ruth looking to sit in guard and control but Pendragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pendragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pendragon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ruth is working an open guard so Pendragon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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 John Ruth will probably get the nod.
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.
Ruth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pendragon misses with a series of wild punches.
Ruth clinches up against the cage.
Ruth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pendragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pendragon misses with a looping left.
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pendragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.
Pendragon throws a looping overhand right but Ruth ducks down to avoid it.
Pendragon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pendragon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pendragon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruth.
Pendragon flicks out a counter leg kick but Ruth steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Ruth counter with a right hand.
Pendragon throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruth.
Pendragon cracks Ruth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ruth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pendragon looks to throw the jab but Ruth is out of range.
Pendragon needs to keep his hands up - Ruth had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruth lands a jab.
Ruth throws a series of strikes that have Pendragon backpedaling.
Ruth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pendragon.
Ruth looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pendragon!
Ruth is working Pendragon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pendragon takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ruth working the ground and pound from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pendragon is trying to get back to half guard.
Ruth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pendragon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ruth working some strikes from top position.
Ruth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruth stands up over Pendragon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pendragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruth lands a couple of digs.
Ruth postures up and lands a big shot to Pendragon's brow.
Ruth is working Pendragon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Pendragon keeps moving.
Pendragon working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth postures up and lands a big shot to Pendragon's brow.
Pendragon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pendragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pendragon is pulling down on Ruth's head to control his posture.
Ruth is in close to Pendragon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruth postures up and lands a big shot to Pendragon's brow.
Ruth connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pendragon's head.
Ruth trying to control but Pendragon is working from the bottom.
Pendragon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pendragon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pendragon controls Ruth momentarily but Ruth frees himself.
Ruth is in close to Pendragon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pendragon has his foot on Ruth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruth works his way back into a safe position though.
Pendragon looking to control.
Ruth stands up over Pendragon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ruth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pendragon has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ruth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pendragon, pushing him back against the cage.
Ruth misses with a punch on the inside.
Pendragon blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruth.
Ruth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pendragon prevents it.
Ruth misses with a punch on the inside.
Pendragon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruth tries to throw a body punch but Pendragon avoids it by throwing Ruth back against the cage.
Ruth prevents a body shot from Pendragon.
Ruth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ruth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth lands a body punch.
Ruth tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ruth has Pendragon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pendragon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruth.
Pendragon tries to break the clinch but Ruth is controlling the position.
Pendragon has a couple of punches blocked by Ruth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon is trying to maintain a safe position but Ruth gets an underhook and turns Pendragon into the cage.
Pendragon misses with a body punch.
Pendragon trying to stall but Ruth improves his position.
Ruth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruth tries to score a body lock takedown but Pendragon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ruth swings wildly with an uppercut but Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruth has a couple of punches blocked by Pendragon.
Ruth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pendragon blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Pendragon.
Ruth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruth scores with a shot to the side of Pendragon's head.
Pendragon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ruth smiles and moves away.
Ruth scores with a hook to the body. Pendragon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pendragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.
Pendragon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ruth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pendragon is concentrating on defense, preventing Ruth from advancing position.
Ruth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ruth tries to pass to full mount but Pendragon defends it.
Pendragon is trying to control but can't.
Ruth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ruth controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pendragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruth distracts Pendragon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pendragon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruth defends it easily.
Ruth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth stands up over Pendragon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruth scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ruth throws an elbow that misses. Pendragon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruth's guard. Nice move by Pendragon!
Pendragon won't allow Ruth to sweep him here.
Ruth is trying to control the position but Pendragon postures up.
Ruth has a closed guard, preventing Pendragon from standing up.
Ruth keeping full guard, as Pendragon tries to pass.
Pendragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruth working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pendragon has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth had his way with Arthur Pendragon in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ruth on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ruth misses with a hook. Pendragon ducked under it nicely.
Ruth throws a hook to the side of Pendragon's head but Pendragon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pendragon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pendragon misses with a hook to the body
and Pendragon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pendragon throws a big shot that misses.
Pendragon moves out of range as Ruth strikes.
Pendragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ruth.
Pendragon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ruth's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ruth landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ruth connects with a nice short shot to Pendragon's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth trying to control the action but Pendragon is working from the bottom.
Pendragon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruth.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ruth lands a nice short elbow.
Ruth wants to pass to mount but Pendragon is defending the position.
Pendragon tries to get to full guard but Ruth has control of the leg.
Pendragon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ruth is looking to take a break and control but Pendragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pendragon is looking to control Ruth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pendragon avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pendragon actively working from the bottom here.
Ruth 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.
Ruth slips a nice elbow through Pendragon's hands, connecting with Pendragon's forehead.
Pendragon is looking to control Ruth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pendragon avoid being mounted?
Pendragon is looking to improve his position.
Ruth lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pendragon wants to get back to full guard.
Ruth takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ruth prevents Pendragon from improving his position.
Ruth working Pendragon over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth winds up and cracks Pendragon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pendragon is staying active underneath Ruth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruth winds up and cracks Pendragon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pendragon trying to control here.
Ruth scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arthur Pendragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pendragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pendragon wants to control but Ruth is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth wants to work for an arm triangle but Pendragon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pendragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruth working the head and body with strikes.
Ruth 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.
Ruth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ruth lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pendragon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ruth lands a couple of digs.
Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruth wants to control from the top but Pendragon keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Ruth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruth, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ruth!
John Ruth is the new light heavyweight champion!
John Ruth made sure to mention his sponsor, Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Gelfen (ranked 765 p4p, 105 weight class) and HL Mencken (ranked 225 p4p, 36 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Eddie Gelfen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Eddie Gelfen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Gelfen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, HL Mencken!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gelfen scores with a nice head shot.
Mencken throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gelfen misses the shot to the body.
Gelfen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mencken looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gelfen closes the distance and clinches up with Mencken, looking for a takedown. Gelfen pushes Mencken against the cage but Mencken circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Gelfen misses.
Mencken lands with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Gelfen.
Nice uppercut there from Gelfen.
Gelfen avoids the body shot from Mencken.
Gelfen throws a solid leg kick but Mencken takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gelfen.
Mencken misses with a hook. Gelfen ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Gelfen misses its intended target.
Gelfen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mencken avoids the head kick by Gelfen.
Mencken with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mencken's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gelfen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mencken scrambles back to his feet.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mencken dips to his left and cracks Gelfen with an uppercut!
Gelfen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mencken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mencken misses with a punch to the body.
Gelfen is trying to maintain a safe position but Mencken gets an underhook and turns Gelfen into the cage.
Mencken wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mencken looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mencken blocks a body shot from Gelfen.
Gelfen swings wildly with an uppercut but Mencken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mencken has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mencken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gelfen.
Gelfen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Mencken misses.
Gelfen is looking to counter punch.
Gelfen lands the left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gelfen. That's going to slow Mencken down.
Mencken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gelfen misses with a combination
and Gelfen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mencken - that will leave a mark!
Gelfen gets a clinch.
Gelfen pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mencken avoiding damage.
Mencken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen misses with a looping left.
Gelfen takes a swing at Mencken's ribcage but misses.
Mencken throws a hook but Gelfen avoids it easily.
Mencken lands with a good body shot.
Gelfen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mencken throws the left hand but Gelfen avoids the punch easily.
Mencken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gelfen lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Mencken sprawling to the canvas. Gelfen follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Mencken hang on?
It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.
Mencken wants to control but Gelfen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gelfen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mencken is looking for a sweep. Gelfen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mencken is trying to control but can't.
Gelfen trying to control the pace.
Gelfen'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.
Mencken slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Gelfen stands and steps away. Mencken gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mencken misses with a body shot.
Gelfen scores with a jab.
Mencken misses with an attempted mid kick.
No joy there for Gelfen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mencken replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gelfen blocks it well.
Gelfen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gelfen throws a jab when Mencken was well out of range.
Gelfen throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Mencken tumbling to the canvas!
Mencken is rocked!
Mencken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gelfen is one step ahead there.
Mencken is still in real trouble! Can Gelfen finish him?
Gelfen trying to control but Mencken is working from the bottom.
Gelfen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gelfen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on HL Mencken's cut.
That's time! Gelfen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mencken looks to throw the jab but Gelfen is out of range.
Mencken seems to have recovered his senses.
Gelfen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mencken has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Eddie Gelfen is winning the standup battle so far.
Mencken on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gelfen lands a leg kick that knocks Mencken off balance momentarily.
Gelfen misses with a takedown attempt
and Mencken counters with a straight right hand.
Gelfen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Gelfen.
A leg kick checked by Mencken.
Mencken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gelfen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mencken can do to turn this around?
Gelfen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mencken ducks under a wild hook from Gelfen.
Mencken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gelfen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gelfen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gelfen connects with a right hand. Mencken shakes it off.
Gelfen misses with a wild combination.
Mencken tests Gelfen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Mencken misses.
Gelfen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mencken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Gelfen. Those never looked like landing.
Mencken is looking for the big counter here.
Mencken swats away the attempt to clinch by Gelfen.
Mencken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gelfen.
Gelfen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mencken is out of range.
Gelfen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gelfen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mencken looks to land a right hand but Gelfen moved out of range.
Gelfen moves in looking to clinch but Mencken pushes him off.
Gelfen lands an overhand right.
Mencken is rocked!
An inside leg kick from Gelfen misses.
Mencken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gelfen moves in looking to clinch but Mencken pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mencken dips to his left and cracks Gelfen with an uppercut!
Mencken lands with a shot to the body.
Mencken digs a good body shot into Gelfen's ribs.
Mencken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gelfen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gelfen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mencken was well out of range. Poor timing from Gelfen.
Nice body kick from Mencken.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mencken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gelfen manages to avoid it.
Gelfen is looking to counter punch.
Gelfen blocks a jab.
Gelfen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mencken. That one must have hurt.
Mencken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mencken scores with a hook.
Mencken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gelfen's head backwards.
Gelfen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mencken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mencken throws out a counter right but Gelfen avoids it with no problem.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mencken.
A nice combination there by Mencken.
Gelfen wants to clinch up but Mencken keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mencken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gelfen doesn't seem bothered though.
Mencken scores with a body shot.
Mencken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gelfen's head backwards.
Mencken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gelfen is rocked!
Mencken lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Gelfen falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mencken dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). HL Mencken!
HL Mencken is the new heavyweight champion!
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