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VFC 95: Ellis vs. Trancoso PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donny Brook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Time For Some Aksion kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rashad Evans struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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203 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donny Brook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brook trying to hold on to Evans's head to control him but Evans postures up.
Evans trying to pass the guard but Brook defending well.
Brook knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Evans on the ground.
Evans is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Evans stalling away here and it's allowed Brook to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brook on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brook tries to get out of the position.
Evans slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brook wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
Evans stands up and waves to Brook to follow him.
Brook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Brook.
Brook lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Evans at a distance.
Evans avoids the body shot from Brook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans avoids the body shot from Brook.
Brook gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Evans passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Evans taking a breather here.
Evans creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brook sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Evans scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brook regains half guard.
Evans seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brook does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Evans is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Evans slows the pace down in half guard.
Evans wants to advance to full mount but Brook doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Evans controlling from the top position.
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.
Brook pulls Evans in close to prevent any damage.
Brook is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brook pulls Evans in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Evans dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brook misses with a double jab.
Evans lands with a cross.
Donny Brook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans slips a jab from Brook.
No joy there for Brook, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brook throws a leg kick but Evans checks it.
Brook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Brook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Evans.
Brook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Evans moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Evans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brook slips a jab and a cross from Evans.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brook as he jumps to the side.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Brook throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Evans counters with a one-two to the body.
Brook misses with the combination.
Brook falls off balance throwing a combination
and Evans counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Evans.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans trying to control but Brook is working from the bottom.
Evans advances to half guard.
Evans seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brook does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Evans working over Brook with some ground and pound. Brook looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Evans trying to work for an americana but Brook has managed to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to control but Brook is working from the bottom.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brook is trying to keep Evans in close.
Evans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brook wants to sweep but no luck.
Brook is trying to keep Evans in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brook can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Evans controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Evans landing some decent shots from guard.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brook swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Brook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brook tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Evans 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! This is the final round!
Brook dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brook tries to score with a low kick but Evans moves his leg out of the way.
Brook rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Evans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Evans closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brook to the mat! Brook manages to get full guard.
Brook looking for a sweep. Not yet Brook, not yet.
Brook is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brook is on top in guard.
Evans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brook manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brook 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.
Brook not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Brook blocks nicely.
Brook wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brook is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Brook is retaining full guard.
Evans controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rashad Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brook swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Brook throws a right and a left that Evans avoids nicely.
Evans wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Evans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brook is looking to wear down Evans with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brook throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brook's guard.
Brook trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Donny Brook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rashad Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brook looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brook wants to hit a switch here but Evans passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brook there!
Evans controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to control but Brook wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Evans winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Evans!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistar Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Overeem might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to right above it lil wayne. Dan Stone told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alistar Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Stone!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Overeem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stone moves in looking to clinch but Overeem pushes him off.
Overeem keeps the fight on the outside.
Stone shoots in but Overeem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crunch! Overeem slams his shin into Stone's torso.
Overeem drops Stone with a beautiful combination! Stone stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Overeem is looking for the KO!
It looks like Dan Stone has been cut.
Stone looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crack! A monster head kick from Overeem and Stone falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Overeem!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alistar Overeem!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam McKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jzk Crock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crock has chosen raaah Crock-time! as his entrance music. Jzk Crock is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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266 lbs
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269 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam McKay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jzk Crock!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Jzk Crock has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crock looks gassed!
McKay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McKay scores with a shot to the body.
Crock walks into a stiff left hand from McKay.
McKay clinches with his opponent.
McKay throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crock blocks it with crossed arms.
McKay lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from McKay.
A short uppercut from McKay.
That has opened up Jzk Crock's cut even more.
McKay cracks Crock with a nice body shot.
McKay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McKay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McKay tries a knee to the head but Crock blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKay.
McKay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crock avoids it.
McKay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crocks head.
The cut above Jzk Crock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McKay lands a body punch in the clinch.
McKay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sam McKay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKay jabs Crock right on the nose. Crock blinks but takes it well.
McKay sends Crock crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McKay is motioning to the referee to let Crock up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Crock is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crock walks into a left hand.
Crock is still on wobbly legs! Can McKay finish him?
Jzk Crock's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
McKay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crock seems to have recovered his senses.
McKay connects with a right hand. Crock shakes it off.
McKay has closed the distance and engaged Crock in a clinch.
McKay breaks the clinch.
McKay just misses with a punch to the body.
Crock ducks right into an uppercut from McKay.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jzk Crock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sam McKay!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Dwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Dwan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Dwan!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dwan throws a hook but Cooper avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Dwan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dwan throws a wild body kick that Cooper sees coming a mile off.
Cooper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cooper tries to clinch but Dwan is having none of it.
Dwan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Dwan misses its intended target.
Dwan thows a body shot but no joy.
Dwan looks to clinch
and Cooper moves into the clinch.
Cooper taking a breather.
Cooper gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Cooper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cooper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Cooper.
Dwan working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cooper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dwan jumps guard but Cooper stands there with Dwan around his waist. Dwan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cooper stalling.
Dwan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cooper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cooper lands with a light punch inside.
Dwan is trying to break the clinch but Cooper has him pressed against the cage.
Cooper cracks Dwan with a nice body shot.
Cooper works on Dwan's body with a couple of short punches.
Dwan looks gassed!
Dwan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Cooper.
Cooper is leaning against Dwan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dwan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cooper lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Cooper.
Cooper digs a right hand into Dwan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dwan's gas tank.
Cooper holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short left from Cooper.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cooper takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper digs a right hand underneath Dwan's ribcage. Dwan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Cooper lands a body punch.
Cooper leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Cooper.
Dwan looks to clinch
and Dwan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dwan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dwan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dwan misses with a hook to the body
and Cooper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cooper lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper dips to his left and cracks Dwan with an uppercut!
Dwan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cooper counters by moving into the clinch.
Cooper is struggling to control the position.
Cooper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Cooper.
Cooper gets through Dwan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cooper pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Cooper.
Cooper thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lands a right hook to the body.
Cooper lands a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dwan. That's going to slow Cooper down.
Dwan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Dwan misses.
No joy there for Cooper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dwan misses with a combination
and Cooper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dwan thinking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dwan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Cooper dominated that 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.
Cooper lands with a good body shot.
Dwan looks to land a combination but Cooper avoids it well.
Jack Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cooper avoids a kick to the body.
Dwan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cooper counters with a right hand to the body.
Cooper lands a right hook to the body.
Cooper swings for the body but Dwan moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Cooper as he connects with a hook.
Cooper throws a sloppy body shot
and Dwan counters with a thumping low kick.
Dwan wants to clinch
and Cooper counters with a one-two to the body.
Dwan looks to clinch
and Cooper moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper lands with a light punch inside.
Dwan wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Cooper.
Cooper lands a nice uppercut.
Cooper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dwan is breathing heavily.
Cooper's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cooper presses Dwan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dwan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cooper lands with a short shot to the head.
Dwan is trying to drag Cooper to the mat but Cooper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cooper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cooper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cooper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dwans head.
Nice body punch from Cooper - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Cooper.
Cooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dwan backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cooper scores with a hook to the body.
Cooper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dwan up against the cage.
Cooper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dwan tries to throw a body punch but Cooper avoids it by throwing Dwan back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cooper.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper stalls.
Cooper lands a shot to the body.
Dwan letting Cooper take a breather here.
Cooper seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A short right from Cooper on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper keeps control of Dwan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cooper is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Cooper.
Cooper defending well as Dwan loads up on a big left hand.
Cooper swings for the body but Dwan moves out of range.
Dwan throws a sloppy head kick
and Cooper counters with a nice body shot.
Cooper drives through and clinches with Dwan against the cage.
Cooper lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Cooper.
Cooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dwan backwards.
Dwan looking to slow down the pace here.
Cooper scores with a shot to the side of Dwan's head.
Cooper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cooper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dwan backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooper.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike.
Cooper lands a body punch.
Cooper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Cooper for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Cooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cooper.
Cooper works on Dwan's body with a couple of short punches.
Cooper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cooper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dwan backwards.
Cooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dwan can do to turn this around?
Cooper is stalling here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good body shot from Cooper.
Cooper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Cooper dominated that second round.
That's time! Cooper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cooper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dwan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dwan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cooper slips a jab from Dwan.
Dwan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cooper counters with a series of strikes. Dwan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jack Cooper is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooper clinches.
Cooper digs a right hand underneath Dwan's ribcage. Dwan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cooper pushes Dwan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Cooper.
Still in the clinch, Cooper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cooper.
Dwan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Cooper.
A right hand to the body from Cooper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper leaning against his opponent.
Cooper lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Cooper on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cooper.
Cooper scores with a shot to the side of Dwan's head.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cooper is pushing Dwan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dwan is looking to control Cooper's arms but Cooper gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dwan has his back to the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Cooper.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cooper.
A right hand to the body from Cooper.
Cooper stalling in the clinch.
Dwan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cooper prevents it.
Cooper is pushing Dwan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Cooper.
Cooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dwan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cooper scores with the left hand. Dwan knows he should have avoided that one.
Cooper has managed to clinch.
Dwan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cooper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cooper misses with a shot to the body
and Dwan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cooper pushes Dwan up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper.
Cooper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cooper lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cooper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lands a left hand.
Jack Cooper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cooper lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooper.
Cooper lands a shot to the body.
Dwan is looking to break free of the clinch but Cooper has double underhooks.
Cooper leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tom Dwan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cooper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cooper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dwan or not.
Cooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dwan up against the cage.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cooper - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jack Cooper.
The fighters circling - Dwan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jack Cooper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cooper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dwan counters by moving into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dwan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooper pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cooper gets underhooks to prevent Dwan's takedown attempt.
Jack Cooper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Dwan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooper digs a right hand into Dwan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dwan's gas tank.
Cooper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dwan up against the cage.
Cooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Cooper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cooper 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Cooper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Furstenfeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Furstenfeld has chosen Linkin Park - No More Sorrow as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Wise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Furstenfeld!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furstenfeld darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Furstenfeld is keen to just control but Wise is a slippery customer.
Wise wants to improve his position but Furstenfeld is controlling well.
Wise is refusing to be controlled, as Furstenfeld sits in half guard.
Furstenfeld is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furstenfeld wants to pass the guard but Wise is defending well.
Furstenfeld wants to advance to full mount but Wise doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furstenfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Wise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wise misses with a low kick.
Wise misses the shot to the body.
Furstenfeld fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wise avoids it really well and circles away.
Furstenfeld avoids the body shot from Wise.
Wise with a jab.
Wise misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wise misses with a hook. Furstenfeld ducked under it nicely.
Furstenfeld avoids a kick to the body.
Dennis Wise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wise dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Furstenfeld fails to land the takedown.
Furstenfeld looks to land a combination but Wise avoids it well.
Furstenfeld is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wise sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dennis Wise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Furstenfeld.
Furstenfeld takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Furstenfeld has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wise finds it's way round the side to connect with Furstenfeld's head.
Wise thows a left - swing and a miss!
Furstenfeld steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wise.
Wise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wise digs a good hook to Furstenfeld's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furstenfeld shoots for a takedown but Wise saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Furstenfeld missing with a left hand there. Wise was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Wise.
Wise throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dennis Wise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wise motions for Furstenfeld to come forward. Wise throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Furstenfeld throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wise sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wise looks to score with a jab to the body but Furstenfeld is just out of range.
Furstenfeld blocks a jab.
Wise misses the jab.
Furstenfeld drives through and clinches with Wise against the cage.
Wise has Furstenfeld pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wise wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Furstenfeld has clasped his hands together around Wise's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Furstenfeld swings around for an armbar but Wise sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Furstenfeld's guard.
Wise preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Wise dominated that 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.
Wise throws the left hand but Furstenfeld avoids the punch easily.
Furstenfeld shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wise won't allow Furstenfeld to pass to mount.
Wise is looking to improve his position.
Furstenfeld misses with a head shot. Wise uses the momentum to regain guard.
Furstenfeld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wise is keeping the position for now.
Wise is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Furstenfeld is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wise is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wise keeping full guard, as Furstenfeld tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Furstenfeld misses with a wild combination.
Wise tests Furstenfeld's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Furstenfeld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furstenfeld will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by Wise.
Furstenfeld gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wise.
Furstenfeld takes the fight into the clinch.
Furstenfeld gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wise regains guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Furstenfeld throws a strike but Wise rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Furstenfeld looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wise puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furstenfeld is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wise decides to stand up.
Wise throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Furstenfeld lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wise doesn't seem phased though.
Furstenfeld ducks under a wild hook from Wise.
Wise pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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.
Wise showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Furstenfeld.
Furstenfeld moves out of range as Wise strikes.
Wise misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Wise misses its intended target.
Furstenfeld defending well as Wise loads up on a big left hand.
Wise throws a jab but it's blocked by Furstenfeld.
Furstenfeld tries to clinch up.
Furstenfeld is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Furstenfeld blocks a head kick by Wise.
Wise throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Furstenfeld to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Wise dominated that second round.
That's time! Wise's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Furstenfeld uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wise.
Furstenfeld misses with a straight right.
Furstenfeld lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wise circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Wise misses its intended target.
Furstenfeld moves out of range as Wise strikes.
Furstenfeld uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wise.
Wise takes a swing at Furstenfeld's ribcage but misses.
Furstenfeld lands with a hook. Wise tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wise misses with a hook to the body
and Furstenfeld counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Furstenfeld not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wise is controlling Furstenfeld's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furstenfeld tries to free his leg and advance position but Wise is retaining full guard.
Wise trying to control the position.
Furstenfeld wants to pass the guard but Wise is keeping the position.
Furstenfeld drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wise looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wise looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wise!
Wise decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wise throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Furstenfeld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wise pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Furstenfeld looks to land a left hand but Wise moved out of range nicely.
Furstenfeld lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wise circles away quickly and effectively.
Wise swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Furstenfeld counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Furstenfeld.
Furstenfeld fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wise wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Furstenfeld wants a takedown.
Furstenfeld fails to pull guard.
Charlie Furstenfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dennis Wise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Furstenfeld.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furstenfeld tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wise just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Wise.
Furstenfeld tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wise smiles and moves away.
Wise misses with a hook.
Furstenfeld staying out of range there.
Wise misses the jab.
Wise misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wise throws a combination that misses
and Furstenfeld counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Wise.
Furstenfeld gets the takedown into side control.
Dennis Wise is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Furstenfeld trying to control the action but Wise is working from the bottom.
Furstenfeld tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Furstenfeld has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Furstenfeld wants to control for a moment but Wise uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charlie Furstenfeld.
I think Wise has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Wise!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Chimpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Chapel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chimpo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, On The Darkside. Chapel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Madsen - Nitro. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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188 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Chimpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trent Chapel!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapel throws out a loose jab but Chimpo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chapel checks a low kick from Chimpo.
A lazy left from Chimpo finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Chapel.
Chapel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chimpo is not content to let Chapel control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chimpo is looking to escape.
Chimpo trying to control but Chapel postures up.
Chimpo missing with punches from the bottom.
Chimpo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chimpo pulls Chapel in to control the position.
Chapel wants to control from the top but Chimpo keeps moving.
Chapel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chapel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chimpo dives on top into guard.
Chimpo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimpo wants to pass the guard but Chapel is keeping the position.
Chimpo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chimpo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chapel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chapel working a defensive guard here.
Chapel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chapel keeping full guard, as Chimpo tries to pass.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chimpo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chapel slips under a jab.
Chapel avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chapel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chapel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Chapel.
Chimpo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chapel backs up against the cage.
It looks like Trent Chapel has been cut.
Chimpo misses with an uppercut. Chapel saw that one coming.
Chapel staying out of range there.
Chimpo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chapel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chimpo misses the shot to the body.
Chimpo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chapel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chapel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chimpo.
Chimpo throws a lazy head kick
so Chapel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chapel trying to control the position from guard on top but Chimpo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chimpo is trying to keep Chapel in close.
Chimpo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapel tries to free his leg and advance position but Chimpo is retaining full guard.
Chapel trying to control but Chimpo is working from the bottom.
Chimpo wants to sweep here but Chapel controlling him for the moment.
Chimpo has Chapel pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chimpo swings for the body but Chapel moves out of range.
Chimpo misses with a looping right.
Chimpo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chapel moves into the clinch.
Chapel taking a breather.
Chapel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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.
Chimpo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chapel.
Chapel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chimpo's half guard.
Chimpo gets full guard.
Chapel wants to control from the top but Chimpo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chapel stops Chimpo from standing up.
Chapel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chapel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chimpo looking for a sweep. Not yet Chimpo, not yet.
Chapel thows a big elbow that misses.
Chapel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chimpo is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Chimpo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trent Chapel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chapel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Chimpo tries to improve position but can't.
Chimpo holding on.
Chapel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Chapel.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chimpo is trying to get back to half guard.
Chimpo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chapel.
Chapel looks up at the clock and then as Chimpo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chapel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chimpo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chimpo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chapel.
Chimpo is trying to maintain the position but Chapel is very close to passing his half guard.
Chimpo tries to get to full guard but Chapel has control of the leg.
Chapel is thwarting Chimpo's attempts to control the position.
Chimpo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Chapel wants to pass the guard but Chimpo is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chimpo is refusing to be controlled, as Chapel sits in half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chapel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnny Chimpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chapel ducks under a wild hook from Chimpo.
Chapel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chimpo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chapel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chimpo keeping moving, preventing Chapel from controlling successfully.
Chapel thows a big elbow that misses.
Chimpo trying to keep a closed guard but Chapel is proving a slippery customer.
Chapel trying to control the position from guard on top but Chimpo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chapel won't allow Chimpo to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimpo keeping moving, preventing Chapel from controlling successfully.
Chimpo wants to sweep here but Chapel controlling him for the moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Chimpo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chapel pushes Chimpo up against the cage in a clinch.
Chapel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chimpo up against the cage.
Chimpo can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chimpo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chimpo misses with a wild body shot.
Chapel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chimpo, pushing him back against the cage.
Chimpo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chapel backwards.
Chapel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chimpo's efforts to push away.
Chapel taking a breather.
Chimpo is looking to break free of the clinch but Chapel has double underhooks.
Chimpo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chapel has him pressed against the cage.
Chapel works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Chapel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trent Chapel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chimpo looks to land a right hand but Chapel moved out of range.
Chapel tries to clinch up.
Chapel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chapel looks for the body kick but Chimpo saw that one coming.
Chapel loads up on a big right hand but Chimpo slips the punch.
Chimpo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chimpo.
Chimpo lands with a right hand.
Chimpo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chimpo throws a series of punches but Chapel moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chimpo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chapel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chimpo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chapel is one step ahead there.
Chapel trying to control but Chimpo is working from the bottom.
Chimpo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapel passes into half guard.
Trent Chapel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chimpo trying to control here.
Chimpo taking some punishment here, with Chapel in his half guard.
Chimpo is trying to control but can't.
Chapel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chimpo is looking to improve his position.
Chapel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chimpo keeps working.
Chimpo wants to get back to full guard.
Chimpo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chimpo.
Chimpo wants to sweep here but Chapel controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fighters circling - Chimpo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chimpo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chapel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chimpo tries to get to full guard but Chapel has control of the leg.
Chimpo is not content to let Chapel control the position.
Chimpo tries to roll over but Chapel keeps him under control.
Chapel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chimpo is looking for a sweep. Chapel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chimpo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chimpo is defending against the submission attempts here by Chapel.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chimpo throws an overhand right that lands on Chapel's shoulder, as Chapel tries to avoid the shot.
Chapel scores with a jab.
Chimpo misses the shot to the body.
Chapel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chimpo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chapel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chimpo's guard now.
Chimpo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chimpo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chapel.
Chimpo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chapel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chapel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chimpo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chapel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chimpo is aware though and is defending well.
Chapel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chimpo.
Chapel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chimpo is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chimpo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Johnny Chimpo.
I think Chimpo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Chimpo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cohen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Season in the Abyss. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
178 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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24
173 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Cohen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Rider!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cohen tries for a takedown but Rider sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cohen scores with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rider.
Cohen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rider is trying to defend but Cohen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rider trying to control but Cohen postures up.
Rider tries to roll over but Cohen keeps him under control.
Rider is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cohen trying to control the action but Rider is working from the bottom.
Cohen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rider is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen is controlling the pace.
Cohen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rider keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cohen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rider is squirming around, avoiding Cohen's attempts to control the action.
Cohen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cohen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rider tries to hold on but Cohen pushes him away.
Cohen looking to control but Rider is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cohen looking to ground and pound but Rider is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cohen trying to control but Rider is having none of it.
Rider tries to reverse the position but Cohen maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cohen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cohen looking to control but Rider is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cohen avoids the attempt from Rider to control.
Cohen tries to control but Rider wriggling away.
Cohen is really struggling to control Rider but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cohen unloads with some shots from mount but Rider bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Cohen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rider drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lawrence Cohen.
Rider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cohen.
Cohen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rider counters with a leg kick.
Rider fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cohen.
Cohen takes a swing at Rider's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Cohen.
Rider throws a leg kick but Cohen checks it.
Cohen shoots and misses
and Rider counters with a body kick that stops Cohen in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rider lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rider chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rider.
Rider scoring well with a low kick there.
Rider gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider slips a nice elbow through Cohen's hands, connecting with Cohen's forehead.
Rider slips a nice elbow through Cohen's hands, connecting with Cohen's forehead.
Rider lands with a punch from half guard.
Rider scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rider content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rider lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rider scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cohen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rider tries to pass to full mount but Cohen defends it.
Cohen taking some punishment here, with Rider in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cohen trying to control but Rider postures up.
Cohen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rider scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rider tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cohen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rider sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cohen defending well though.
Rider throwing shots but Cohen is blocking nicely.
Cohen manages to get to full guard.
Rider thows a big elbow that misses.
Rider works over Cohen with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider landing with the ground and pound.
Ryan Rider has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rider landing some decent shots from guard.
Rider trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cohen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rider scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rider working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rider is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rider is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cohen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rider trying to control the position from guard on top but Cohen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rider missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rider working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cohen looking to control.
Rider trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rider feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rider is looking to work some ground and pound but Cohen has wrist control.
Rider got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cohen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rider has managed to get both his arms back between Cohen's legs - danger averted.
Rider scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rider postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rider postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cohen 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Rider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cohen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rider counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cohen!
A nice elbow there by Rider.
Rider putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rider wants to control the pace but Cohen is squirming around nicely.
Rider scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cohen?
Cohen is trying to escape the mount.
Rider breaks from Cohen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cohen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Rider.
The referee warns Cohen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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!
Cohen is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider controlling the position easily from mount.
Rider punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rider scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cohen wants to control but Rider is having none of it.
Rider has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cohen's face.
Cohen is in a horrible position here. Rider smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rider fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rider lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rider unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider tries to control but Cohen wriggling away.
Rider lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A big strike lands for Rider! That's really hurt Cohen and he's turned his back - Rider keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Rider jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Rider!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shiek Yerbooty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Lava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yerbooty comes to the cage accompanied by ABK - Kill Me. Lava comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Numero 1 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
191 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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24
192 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shiek Yerbooty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remy Lava!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lava tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yerbooty was well out of range. Poor timing from Lava.
Yerbooty fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yerbooty misses the body punch
and Lava counters with a leg kick.
Lava moves out of range of the strikes.
Lava slips under a jab.
Yerbooty misses with a looping left.
Yerbooty moves out of range as Lava throws a body kick.
Lava lands a jab to Yerbooty's midsection.
A cross from Lava lands.
Lava cracks a nice hook into Yerbooty's ribs.
Lava rushes Yerbooty and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yerbooty.
Lava misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Lava on the inside.
Lava working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lava creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yerbooty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yerbooty throws out a loose jab but Lava uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lava misses with a two punch combination.
Lava works the jab nicely.
Yerbooty slips a jab from Lava.
Lava takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circle, before Lava throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Yerbooty's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Lava lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Remy Lava!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Falaris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falaris's entrance music is Single Ladies - Brazilian Version. A fine choice. MacLeod has chosen Machine Gun by Noisia as his entrance music. Marcus Falaris has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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26
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21
195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Falaris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Connor MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod misses the shot to the body.
Falaris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacLeod.
MacLeod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Connor MacLeod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacLeod throws a nice looking combination but Falaris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Falaris lands with a kick to the temple. MacLeod shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
MacLeod misses with a few strikes there.
MacLeod takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Falaris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacLeod is out of range.
A swing and a miss from MacLeod.
MacLeod thows a body shot but no joy.
Falaris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falaris thows a body kick. MacLeod tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Falaris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacLeod.
Falaris defending well as MacLeod loads up on a big left hand.
MacLeod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MacLeod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod misses with a wild combination.
MacLeod throws a hook but Falaris avoids it easily.
A big right from MacLeod misses.
Falaris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Falaris scores with a head kick.
MacLeod throws a shot from downtown. Falaris moves away and avoids it.
MacLeod looks to land a right hand but Falaris moved out of range.
MacLeod throws a jab but it's blocked by Falaris.
MacLeod is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Falaris falls off balance throwing a combination
letting MacLeod counter with a right hand.
Falaris displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Falaris. That's going to slow MacLeod down.
Falaris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod misses the shot to the body.
Falaris thumps MacLeod with a low kick.
MacLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falaris manages to avoid it.
Falaris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falaris scores with a spinning back kick!
MacLeod thuds a left hand into Falaris's body.
MacLeod misses with a combination
and Falaris counters with a solid body kick.
Nice shot lands for Falaris.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falaris avoids the body shot from MacLeod.
Falaris tries a head kick but it misses.
Falaris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Falaris lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacLeod's sensitive parts.
MacLeod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Falaris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Falaris throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a double jab
and Falaris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
MacLeod checks a low kick from Falaris.
Falaris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacLeod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Falaris to counter with a crisp jab.
Falaris is looking to slow MacLeod down with leg kicks.
Falaris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and MacLeod is able to avoid easily.
MacLeod missing with a left hand there. Falaris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Falaris throws a head kick that half lands.
Falaris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacLeod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacLeod throws a hook but Falaris blocks it.
MacLeod throws a hook but Falaris avoids it easily.
Falaris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Falaris.
Falaris lets loose with a powerful body kick. MacLeod will feel that in the morning.
Falaris lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
MacLeod takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
MacLeod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Falaris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacLeod scores with a hook to the body. Falaris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Falaris throws a low kick but MacLeod avoids it.
Falaris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacLeod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falaris.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falaris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of MacLeod's head.
MacLeod checks a low kick from Falaris.
MacLeod swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Falaris counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Falaris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
MacLeod uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
MacLeod punishes Falaris's body with a nice straight punch.
MacLeod misses with a combination
and Falaris counters with a good, hard body kick but MacLeod shrugs it off.
Falaris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacLeod swings for the body but Falaris moves out of range.
MacLeod avoids the head kick by Falaris.
Falaris throws a quick inside leg kick.
MacLeod misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Falaris counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacLeod's knee momentarily.
Nice cross by MacLeod.
Falaris lets loose with a powerful body kick. MacLeod will feel that in the morning.
Falaris slips a jab and a cross from MacLeod.
MacLeod is breathing heavily.
Crunch! Falaris slams his shin into MacLeod's torso.
MacLeod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Falaris counters with a low kick, right behind MacLeod 's knee.
MacLeod misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Falaris counters with a good low kick that MacLeod was not able to check.
Falaris throws a quick inside leg kick.
Falaris lands with an overhand left.
Falaris cracks the inside of MacLeod's front leg.
Connor MacLeod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Falaris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falaris throws a head kick that misses.
Falaris scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Falaris just misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod falls off balance throwing a combination
and Falaris counters with a good low kick that MacLeod was not able to check.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but MacLeod might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Falaris has got the better of the exchanges.
Falaris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falaris throws a push kick but MacLeod slaps the foot to one side.
MacLeod throws a jab but it's blocked by Falaris.
Falaris throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck MacLeod on the side of the head.
Falaris connects with a high kick.
MacLeod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Falaris moves out of range.
Falaris throws a body kick that misses.
MacLeod tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Falaris moves out of range as MacLeod strikes.
MacLeod misses with a body shot
and Falaris counters with a nice leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from MacLeod in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
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!
Falaris connects with a high kick.
Falaris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Falaris, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Falaris uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before MacLeod has time to react.
MacLeod throws a looping overhand right but Falaris ducks down to avoid it.
Good work by MacLeod as he checks the leg kick.
Falaris misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from MacLeod misses its intended target.
Marcus Falaris is winning the standup battle so far.
Falaris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacLeod takes a swing at Falaris's ribcage but misses.
Falaris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falaris throws a body kick that misses.
Falaris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Falaris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacLeod 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.
Falaris cracks the inside of MacLeod's front leg.
MacLeod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Falaris lands a jab to the nose.
A nice leg kick lands there from Falaris.
Falaris is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
MacLeod misses with a combination
and Falaris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Falaris explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Falaris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacLeod can do to turn this around?
Falaris throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacLeod on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Falaris throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by MacLeod.
Falaris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Falaris dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Falaris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Falaris.
Falaris throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod misses with a hook.
Falaris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacLeod lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Falaris is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
MacLeod on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Falaris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Falaris misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Falaris.
MacLeod throws the left hand but Falaris avoids the punch easily.
Falaris moves out of range as MacLeod strikes.
MacLeod takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacLeod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Falaris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falaris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacLeod.
MacLeod takes a swing at Falaris's ribcage but misses.
Falaris tries to land a front kick but MacLeod steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacLeod takes a head kick and keeps coming.
MacLeod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Falaris momentarily.
MacLeod gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Falaris.
MacLeod throws a right hand that Falaris ducks under and follows up with a left that Falaris also avoids with ease.
MacLeod lands with an overhand left.
MacLeod misses the jab.
Falaris lands a high kick!
Falaris misses with a kick to the body.
Falaris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod throws a combination that misses
and Falaris counters with a solid body kick.
Falaris throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacLeod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
MacLeod misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Falaris counters with a big head kick but MacLeod shrugs it off.
Falaris throws a head kick that misses.
Falaris tries a low kick but MacLeod avoids it.
MacLeod tests Falaris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falaris misses with a head kick.
Falaris lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacLeod's sensitive parts.
Falaris scores with a head kick.
A head kick from Falaris lands but MacLeod takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falaris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Falaris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacLeod is out of range.
Falaris scores with a head kick.
MacLeod misses with an uppercut. Falaris saw that one coming.
MacLeod staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Falaris.
Falaris looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacLeod takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Falaris misses with a low kick.
MacLeod throws a left and a right that both miss
and Falaris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Falaris throws a head kick that MacLeod semi-blocks.
Falaris scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from MacLeod misses its intended target.
MacLeod misses with a double jab.
MacLeod throws a looping overhand right but Falaris ducks down to avoid it.
Falaris throws a head kick but MacLeod moves out of range.
Falaris throws the kick towards the body but MacLeod avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacLeod. Falaris does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacLeod has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Falaris.
Falaris throws a head kick that MacLeod semi-blocks.
Falaris throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by MacLeod.
MacLeod lands with a hook. Falaris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Falaris misses with a low kick.
MacLeod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Falaris counters with a stiff right hand.
MacLeod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Falaris clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
MacLeod comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Falaris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Falaris blocks a jab.
Falaris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Falaris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falaris throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by MacLeod.
Falaris moves forwards but MacLeod connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Falaris chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Falaris throws a wild body kick that MacLeod sees coming a mile off.
Falaris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacLeod.
Falaris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacLeod tries to bum rush Falaris with a series of wild strikes but Falaris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacLeod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Falaris.
MacLeod misses with a double jab
and Falaris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Falaris keeps MacLeod at a distance using the push kick.
Falaris thuds his shin into the meat of MacLeod's side.
MacLeod chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Falaris can pounce on him.
MacLeod throws a hook to the side of Falaris's head but Falaris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falaris throws a head kick that misses.
Falaris thows a body kick. MacLeod tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Falaris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling MacLeod to score with a decent uppercut.
Falaris throws a leg kick which misses MacLeod's front leg but catches the back leg as MacLeod tries to avoid it.
MacLeod scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from MacLeod misses.
Falaris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacLeod. That did some damage!
Falaris tries a head kick but it misses.
Falaris misses with a head kick.
Falaris misses with a head kick.
A jab from MacLeod misses.
MacLeod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falaris moves away.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Falaris avoids them all with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Falaris.
MacLeod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falaris misses with a head kick.
Falaris lets loose with a powerful body kick. MacLeod will feel that in the morning.
MacLeod is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falaris ducks right into an uppercut from MacLeod.
Falaris throws a head kick but MacLeod moves out of range.
Falaris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacLeod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Falaris counters with a head kick. That will keep MacLeod thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A slow jab from MacLeod misses its intended target.
Falaris defending well as MacLeod loads up on a big left hand.
MacLeod gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Falaris loads up on a big right hand but MacLeod slips the punch.
Falaris scores with a kick to the midsection.
MacLeod looks to land a left hand but Falaris moved out of range nicely.
MacLeod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falaris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falaris swinging wildly here.
MacLeod misses with a hook.
Falaris lands a high kick!
MacLeod sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
MacLeod looks to land a right hand but Falaris moved out of range.
MacLeod looks to land a left hand but Falaris moved out of range nicely.
MacLeod tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Falaris throws a hook but MacLeod blocks it.
Falaris looks to land a body kick but MacLeod moved away.
MacLeod throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Falaris had his way with Connor MacLeod in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Falaris is looking to slow MacLeod down with leg kicks.
Falaris lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacLeod wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
MacLeod throws a left and a right that both miss
and Falaris counters with an inside leg kick.
MacLeod takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Falaris ducks under a wild hook from MacLeod.
Falaris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Falaris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Falaris thumps MacLeod with a low kick.
Falaris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falaris misses with a body kick.
Falaris throws a head kick but MacLeod moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falaris moves out of range as MacLeod strikes.
MacLeod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Falaris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
MacLeod throws the left hand but Falaris avoids the punch easily.
MacLeod throws a right hand that Falaris ducks under and follows up with a left that Falaris also avoids with ease.
MacLeod misses with a series of wild punches.
Falaris slips under a jab.
MacLeod fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
MacLeod lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Falaris.
Falaris scores with a leg kick.
MacLeod on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Falaris doesn't seem bothered though.
MacLeod misses with a looping left.
MacLeod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacLeod checks a leg kick.
Falaris lands a high kick!
MacLeod lands a glancing blow to the side of Falaris's head.
Falaris lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacLeod misses with a looping left.
MacLeod misses with a double jab
and Falaris counters with a nice low kick that buckles MacLeod's knee momentarily.
MacLeod is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
MacLeod scores with a jab to the head.
MacLeod misses with a double jab
and MacLeod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falaris wants to land a leg kick but MacLeod is out of range.
Falaris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacLeod was well out of range. Poor timing from Falaris.
MacLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Falaris throws a leg kick but MacLeod checks it.
Falaris moves out of range as MacLeod strikes.
MacLeod scores with a nice strike.
Falaris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacLeod loads up on a big right hand but Falaris slips the punch.
Falaris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by MacLeod there.
The fighters circling - MacLeod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falaris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacLeod.
Falaris lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Falaris lands a high kick!
Falaris misses with a body kick.
MacLeod lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MacLeod throws a right hand that Falaris ducks under and follows up with a left that Falaris also avoids with ease.
Falaris lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Marcus Falaris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Falaris moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Falaris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Falaris is looking to slow MacLeod down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Falaris.
Connor MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacLeod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Falaris counters with a straight right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Falaris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Falaris 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Falaris!
Marcus Falaris retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Trancoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis comes to the cage accompanied by Avril Lavigne - Hot. Trancoso has chosen SGX - Composer as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ellis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Trancoso!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trancoso has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ellis finds it's way round the side to connect with Trancoso's head.
The fighters circling - Trancoso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ellis moves out of range as Trancoso strikes.
Ellis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trancoso.
Trancoso throws a body punch but Ellis moves out of range.
Trancoso throws a lazy right hand but Ellis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trancoso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ellis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trancoso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ellis staying out of range there.
Ellis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ellis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trancoso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ellis swings for the body but Trancoso moves out of range.
Ellis misses with an uppercut. Trancoso saw that one coming.
Ellis blocks a jab.
Cody Trancoso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trancoso swings for the body but Ellis moves out of range.
Ellis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trancoso checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ellis lands a head shot.
Trancoso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ellis slips under a jab from Trancoso.
Ellis ducks under a wild hook from Trancoso.
Ellis throws a sloppy head kick and Trancoso moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Trancoso misses its intended target.
Trancoso scores with a nice strike.
Trancoso throws an overhand right that lands on Ellis's shoulder, as Ellis tries to avoid the shot.
Trancoso throws a looping overhand right but Ellis ducks down to avoid it.
Trancoso looks to land a left hand but Ellis moved out of range nicely.
A nice combination there by Ellis.
Trancoso misses with an uppercut. Ellis saw that one coming.
Ellis slips a jab from Trancoso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trancoso misses with a jab to the body
and Ellis counters with a nice body shot.
Trancoso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ellis connects with a nice looking jab.
Trancoso throws a hook but Ellis avoids it easily.
Trancoso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ellis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ellis scores with a nice right hand.
Trancoso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ellis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Trancoso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ellis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trancoso might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
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!
Trancoso tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ellis counters with a nice uppercut.
Trancoso looks gassed!
Trancoso waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ellis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ellis lands a jab.
Nice shot lands for Ellis.
A punch lands to the side of Trancoso 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Trancoso tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the body from Trancoso misses
and Ellis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Trancoso's knee momentarily.
Ellis swings for the body but Trancoso moves out of range.
Trancoso swings away with a body shot that misses
and Trancoso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trancoso misses with a hook. Ellis ducked under it nicely.
Ellis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ellis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Trancoso momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellis scores with a sloppy right hand. Trancoso should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis moves into the clinch successfully.
Ellis pushes Trancoso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellis gets through Trancoso's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trancoso is rocked!
Ellis works on Trancoso's body with a couple of short punches.
Trancoso is still on wobbly legs! Can Ellis finish him?
Ellis lands a left hand.
Ellis digs a right hand into Trancoso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trancoso's gas tank.
Ellis cracks Trancoso with a nice body shot.
Trancoso seems to have recovered his senses.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
Ellis lands a shot to the body.
Ellis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ellis lands a body shot.
Ellis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trancoso.
Trancoso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Ellis.
Ellis lands a body shot.
Ellis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ellis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ellis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ellis is working Trancoso over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ellis.
Ellis lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in the clinch, Ellis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ellis gets through Trancoso's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ellis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trancoso or not.
Ellis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ellis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ellis.
Ellis digs a right hand into Trancoso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trancoso's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellis dominated that round.
That's time! Ellis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ellis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trancoso.
Ellis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trancoso. Trancoso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Trancoso misses with a looping left.
Ellis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ellis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trancoso stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trancoso moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Trancoso takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ellis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trancoso doesn't seem bothered though.
Trancoso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trancoso misses with a straight right.
Trancoso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trancoso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trancoso is breathing heavily.
Ellis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ellis tries to score with some ground and pound. Trancoso controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ellis is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Trancoso's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ellis misses with the ground and pound.
Ellis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ellis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trancoso can do to turn this around?
Trancoso wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trancoso tries to improve position but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ellis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ellis lands a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ellis, as that shot connected.
Trancoso doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ellis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ellis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ellis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ellis lands a shot to the body.
Ellis lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis is working Trancoso over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ellis.
Anthony Ellis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ellis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ellis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ellis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ellis lands with a short shot to the head.
Ellis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ellis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ellis - that landed with a thud.
Trancoso goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ellis lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Ellis - that landed with a thud.
Ellis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ellis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trancoso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
Ellis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ellis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ellis is working Trancoso over against the cage.
Ellis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
Ellis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ellis lands with a light punch inside.
Ellis digs a right hand into Trancoso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trancoso's gas tank.
Ellis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Ellis.
Nice body punch from Ellis - that landed with a thud.
Ellis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Ellis.
A right hand to the body from Ellis.
Ellis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ellis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ellis lands a body shot.
Ellis lands with a right to the head.
Ellis is leaning against Trancoso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Trancoso.
Ellis digs a right hand underneath Trancoso's ribcage. Trancoso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
Ellis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trancoso.
Nice body punch from Ellis.
Good body shot from Ellis.
Ellis is leaning against Trancoso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Trancoso fails to land.
Trancoso is trying to stall.
Ellis lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Ellis.
Trancoso tries to land knees in the clinch but Ellis avoids the damage to the body.
Ellis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trancoso misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Ellis.
Ellis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ellis lands a body shot.
Ellis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ellis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trancoso backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ellis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trancoso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trancoso throws an overhand right that lands on Ellis's shoulder, as Ellis tries to avoid the shot.
Ellis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Trancoso has time to react.
Trancoso throws a combination that misses
and Ellis counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Ellis there.
Trancoso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trancoso throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trancoso.
Trancoso throws a looping overhand right but Ellis ducks down to avoid it.
Trancoso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trancoso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ellis counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trancoso throws a hook to the side of Ellis's head but Ellis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ellis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trancoso takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trancoso walks into a straight right hand from Ellis.
Both fighters circling a little - Ellis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Trancoso misses with a looping left.
Ellis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trancoso at a distance.
Ellis moves into the clinch successfully.
Ellis cracks Trancoso with a nice body shot.
Ellis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ellis digs a right hand underneath Trancoso's ribcage. Trancoso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ellis scores with a shot to the side of Trancoso's head.
Ellis lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellis lands a body punch.
Ellis lands with a left to the head.
Ellis lands a body punch.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
Ellis lands an uppercut.
Ellis scores with a hook to the body.
Ellis lands a shot to the body.
Trancoso has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ellis lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Ellis as the two fighters clinch.
Trancoso trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Ellis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trancoso throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ellis blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hand to the body from Ellis.
Ellis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ellis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ellis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ellis.
Trancoso tries to work over Ellis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ellis digs a right hand underneath Trancoso's ribcage. Trancoso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ellis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trancoso or not.
Ellis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ellis - that landed with a thud.
Ellis cracks Trancoso with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Ellis - that landed with a thud.
Ellis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Ellis.
Ellis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ellis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trancoso takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Ellis.
Still in the clinch, Ellis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ellis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ellis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Trancoso misses with a body punch.
Ellis lands a shoulder strike.
Ellis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ellis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trancoso misses with a knee strike.
Ellis is working Trancoso over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ellis.
Ellis lands a shot to the body.
Ellis lands a shot to the body.
Ellis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ellis lands with a left to the head.
Ellis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trancoso.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ellis.
Ellis digs a right hand underneath Trancoso's ribcage. Trancoso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trancoso pushes Ellis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Trancoso throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ellis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ellis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trancoso throws a punch but it's blocked by Ellis.
A right hook to the body lands for Ellis.
Trancoso misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ellis lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Ellis.
A shot in the inside from Ellis.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ellis as the two fighters clinch.
Ellis cracks Trancoso with a nice body shot.
Ellis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trancoso misses with a body punch.
Ellis pushes Trancoso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ellis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Ellis.
Ellis lands a shot to the body.
Trancoso misses with a body punch.
Ellis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Trancoso tries a body shot but Ellis blocks it.
Ellis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Trancoso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ellis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Trancoso tries to work over Ellis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ellis pushes Trancoso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellis digs a right hand underneath Trancoso's ribcage. Trancoso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Ellis - that landed with a thud.
Trancoso working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ellis lands an uppercut.
Ellis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ellis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trancosos head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellis clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Trancoso misses with a hook to the body
and Ellis counters with a nice uppercut.
Trancoso throws a lazy right hand but Ellis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trancoso darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ellis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Trancoso.
Trancoso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ellis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Trancoso misses with a shot to the body
and Ellis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trancoso has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trancoso there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anthony Ellis is winning the standup battle so far.
Ellis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Trancoso throws a jab when Ellis was well out of range.
Trancoso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trancoso is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis slips under a jab from Trancoso.
Ellis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ellis ducks under a wild hook from Trancoso.
Trancoso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trancoso misses with a straight left.
Trancoso darts in trying to clinch
and Ellis counters with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ellis.
Ellis thuds a left hand into Trancoso's body.
Trancoso throws out a loose jab but Ellis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trancoso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ellis works the jab nicely.
Ellis moves into the clinch.
Ellis blocks a body shot from Trancoso.
Trancoso lands a shoulder strike.
Ellis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Ellis.
Ellis lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Ellis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ellis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ellis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ellis lands a body punch.
Ellis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trancosos head.
Ellis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ellis - that landed with a thud.
Ellis lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ellis.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
Ellis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trancoso.
Ellis lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ellis.
Ellis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ellis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trancoso.
Ellis cracks Trancoso with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Ellis.
A short body shot lands from Ellis as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis digs a right hand into Trancoso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trancoso's gas tank.
Good body shot from Ellis.
Ellis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trancoso's efforts to push away.
Ellis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Ellis.
Ellis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trancoso backwards.
Ellis lands with a right to the head.
Ellis digs a right hand underneath Trancoso's ribcage. Trancoso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
Ellis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trancoso or not.
Ellis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ellis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Ellis.
Ellis prevents a body shot from Trancoso.
Ellis scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Ellis.
Trancoso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ellis's elbow.
Nice body punch from Ellis.
Ellis cracks Trancoso with a nice body shot.
Ellis lands a left hand.
Ellis digs a right hand into Trancoso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trancoso's gas tank.
Ellis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ellis.
Ellis is leaning against Trancoso and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trancoso tries to work over Ellis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Ellis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ellis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ellis.
Ellis is working Trancoso over against the cage.
Trancoso misses with a punch to the body.
Trancoso misses with a body punch.
Trancoso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ellis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ellis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trancoso backwards.
Trancoso throws a head punch that misses.
Ellis works on Trancoso's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Ellis.
Ellis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trancoso takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Ellis.
Trancoso misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Ellis.
Ellis lands a shot to the body.
Ellis pushes Trancoso back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ellis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ellis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ellis - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Ellis.
Ellis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trancoso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trancoso can't find room to land a body shot as Ellis controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellis had his way with Cody Trancoso in that 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. This is the final round!
Trancoso takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trancoso moves away from the strike by Ellis.
Ellis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trancoso manages to avoid it.
Ellis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ellis tries for a takedown but Trancoso sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ellis looks to land a right hand but Trancoso moved out of range.
Ellis defending well as Trancoso loads up on a big left hand.
Ellis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trancoso throws a shot from downtown. Ellis moves away and avoids it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Trancoso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ellis misses with a low kick as Trancoso jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis slips under a jab.
Ellis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trancoso.
Trancoso looks to land a right hand but Ellis moved out of range.
Trancoso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trancoso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ellis circles away quickly and effectively.
Trancoso loads up on a big right hand but Ellis slips the punch.
Ellis slips a jab from Trancoso.
Trancoso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ellis.
Trancoso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trancoso throws a looping overhand right but Ellis ducks down to avoid it.
Trancoso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Trancoso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Trancoso misses.
Trancoso closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ellis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ellis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ellis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ellis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ellis staying out of range there.
Ellis slips under a jab.
Ellis slips a jab from Trancoso.
Trancoso tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ellis counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trancoso throws a series of punches but Ellis moves out of range.
Ellis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Trancoso looks to clinch
and Ellis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Ellis.
Cody Trancoso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ellis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ellis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ellis lands a head shot.
Trancoso takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ellis digs a good body shot into Trancoso's ribs.
Ellis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis lands a nice shot to the body.
Ellis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ellis moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ellis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ellis lands with a left to the head.
Ellis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Ellis.
Ellis lands a body shot.
Ellis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ellis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ellis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trancoso.
Ellis lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ellis.
A right handed body shot lands from Ellis.
A hook to the body from Ellis.
Still in the clinch, Ellis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trancoso takes a shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ellis digs a right hand into Trancoso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trancoso's gas tank.
Ellis prevents a body shot from Trancoso.
A right handed body shot lands from Ellis.
Ellis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ellis works on Trancoso's body with a couple of short punches.
Ellis lands with a left to the head.
Ellis lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ellis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Ellis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ellis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:40
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 50:40
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ellis!
Anthony Ellis retains his welterweight title!
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