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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TJ LaRussa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Choy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Choy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with TJ LaRussa's chin.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TJ LaRussa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Choy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from LaRussa. No joy for Choy on that attempt.
Choy works over LaRussa's head and body with a nice combination.
Choy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Choy showed some decent athleticism there.
Choy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for LaRussa!
Choy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… LaRussa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by LaRussa and Choy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Choy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Choy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, LaRussa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Choy's guard! Nice work there by LaRussa!
LaRussa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Choy on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Choy is working for a submission of some sort.
Choy is looking for submissions but instead, LaRussa has regained full guard.
Choy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! LaRussa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! LaRussa has escaped and now he's on top!
Choy looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choy has a closed guard, preventing LaRussa from standing up.
LaRussa stands and steps away. Choy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Choy loads up on a big right hand but LaRussa slips the punch.
Choy misses with a double jab.
A combination from Choy does no damage.
LaRussa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LaRussa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Choy.
TJ LaRussa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choy throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choy looks for a takedown but LaRussa sprawls well.
LaRussa looks to land a combination but Choy avoids it well.
LaRussa lands a jab-cross combination.
Choy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LaRussa stuffs the takedown attempt from Choy. Choy gets slowly back to his feet.
TJ LaRussa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Choy.
Choy closes the distance and clinches up with LaRussa, looking for a takedown. Choy pushes LaRussa against the cage but LaRussa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
LaRussa stuffs the takedown.
LaRussa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Choy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LaRussa.
A punch combination from LaRussa misses.
LaRussa lands a with a good body shot.
Choy ducks right into an uppercut from LaRussa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaRussa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LaRussa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LaRussa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Choy sprawls well initially but LaRussa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
LaRussa decides to return to a standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRussa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Choy's calf.
LaRussa misses the shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from LaRussa.
Choy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by LaRussa.
Choy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Choy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
LaRussa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice cross by LaRussa.
Choy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
LaRussa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LaRussa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LaRussa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Choy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LaRussa instigates a clinch.
LaRussa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaRussa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
LaRussa throws a right hand that Choy ducks under and follows up with a left that Choy also avoids with ease.
Choy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and LaRussa moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ LaRussa dominated that round.
That's time! LaRussa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Choy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LaRussa wants to clinch.
TJ LaRussa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaRussa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LaRussa misses with a wild body shot.
LaRussa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Choy with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
LaRussa lands a head kick!
LaRussa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaRussa lands a jab to Choy's midsection.
A shot to de liver by LaRussa. Beautiful body shot.
LaRussa throws a right and a left that Choy avoids nicely.
Choy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Choy is breathing heavily.
LaRussa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Choy backs up against the cage.
LaRussa tries a head kick but it misses.
Choy shoots in and drives through. LaRussa sprawls well.
LaRussa looks to land a combination but Choy avoids it well.
LaRussa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
LaRussa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Choy, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRussa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LaRussa slips under a jab.
Choy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Choy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choy is working for a kimura but LaRussa is defending it quite comfortably.
Choy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
LaRussa kicks Choy off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaRussa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LaRussa.
Choy keeps the fight on the outside.
Choy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Choy misses with a takedown
and LaRussa counters with a three punch combo that has Choy backing up. Choy nods at LaRussa to acknowledge the strikes.
TJ LaRussa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Choy.
LaRussa throws a right and a left that Choy avoids nicely.
Choy slips a jab and a cross from LaRussa.
LaRussa works Choy's body with a nice hook.
Choy with a lazy takedown attempt
and LaRussa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LaRussa misses with a few strikes there.
LaRussa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
LaRussa scores with the left hand. Choy knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Choy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
LaRussa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
LaRussa swinging wilding here.
LaRussa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Choy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from LaRussa.
LaRussa takes a swing at Choy's ribcage but misses.
LaRussa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choy.
LaRussa throws a series of strikes that have Choy backpedaling.
Choy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and LaRussa counters with a left and a right that stings Choy.
LaRussa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LaRussa darts in and clinches Choy up against the cage.
LaRussa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Choy misses with a takedown
and LaRussa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LaRussa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaRussa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Choy wants to hit a switch here but LaRussa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Choy there!
Choy tries to reverse the position but LaRussa maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Choy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ LaRussa dominated that second round.
That's time! LaRussa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
LaRussa scores with a leg kick.
Choy has his takedown stuffed
and LaRussa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
TJ LaRussa is winning the standup battle so far.
LaRussa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Choy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Choy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
LaRussa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
LaRussa's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and LaRussa duly obliges.
LaRussa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. LaRussa showed some decent athleticism there.
Choy looking for submissions off his back.
LaRussa decides to return to a standing position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRussa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Choy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Choy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LaRussa misses with a wild combination.
Choy with a lazy takedown attempt
and LaRussa counters with a series of strikes. Choy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Choy misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by LaRussa.
LaRussa lands with a nice combination. Choy backs away looking to recover.
LaRussa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Choy takes a step back to recover.
LaRussa is working the combinations to good effect here.
LaRussa scores with a hook to the body. Choy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
LaRussa moves into the clinch successfully.
LaRussa prevents a takedown attempt there.
TJ LaRussa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Choy.
LaRussa breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from LaRussa.
LaRussa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Choy jabs at LaRussa's body.
Choy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Choy wants to work for an arm triangle but LaRussa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Choy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Choy is trying to work for a kimura but LaRussa is defending well.
LaRussa is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and LaRussa defends it well.
Choy is looking for a kimura but LaRussa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choy to get the leverage.
LaRussa wants to get back to his feet.
TJ LaRussa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Choy works his way into full mount!
Choy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… LaRussa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by LaRussa and Choy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Choy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choy tries to advance to mount but LaRussa denies him.
Choy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. LaRussa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
LaRussa gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ LaRussa clearly takes that round.
That's time! LaRussa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
LaRussa swinging wilding here.
Choy misses with a combination
and LaRussa counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch combination from Choy misses.
Choy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
LaRussa throws a series of strikes that have Choy backpedaling.
Nice shot by LaRussa.
Choy misses with a jab, cross combination.
LaRussa throws a front kick aimed at Choy's knee but Choy avoids it well.
LaRussa throws a right and a left that both miss.
LaRussa just misses with a punch to the body.
LaRussa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LaRussa throws a right hand that Choy ducks under and follows up with a left that Choy also avoids with ease.
LaRussa misses with a wild combination.
LaRussa waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Choy.
LaRussa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Choy can do to turn this around?
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Choy has his takedown stuffed
and LaRussa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaRussa breaks the clinch.
Choy shoots and misses
and LaRussa counters with a three punch combo that has Choy backing up. Choy nods at LaRussa to acknowledge the strikes.
Choy scores with a one two! LaRussa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Choy misses with a takedown
and LaRussa counters by moving into the clinch.
TJ LaRussa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Choy.
Choy can't get the takedown.
LaRussa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LaRussa scores with a shot to the body.
LaRussa looks to land a combination but Choy avoids it well.
Choy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Choy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
LaRussa with a hook.
LaRussa lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LaRussa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Choy goes for a takedown attempt but LaRussa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
LaRussa tries to bum rush Choy with a series of wild strikes but Choy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LaRussa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Choy is out of range and LaRussa settles back down.
LaRussa digs a good body shot into Choy's ribs.
LaRussa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Choy counters with a slapping leg kick.
LaRussa looks to score with a jab to the body but Choy is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for LaRussa.
Choy misses with a takedown
and LaRussa moves into the clinch.
LaRussa breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRussa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Choy has time to react.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts LaRussa, as that shot connected.
LaRussa tries to bum rush Choy with a series of wild strikes but Choy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LaRussa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Choy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LaRussa.
LaRussa thows a body shot but no joy.
Choy has his takedown stuffed
and LaRussa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Choy won't be happy with that.
LaRussa stands up and beckons Choy to his feet.
Choy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LaRussa can pounce on him.
LaRussa throws a combination. Choy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
LaRussa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Choy momentarily.
LaRussa misses with the combination.
Choy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaRussa punishes Choy's body with a nice straight punch.
LaRussa throws a series of punches but Choy moves out of range.
Choy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with LaRussa but LaRussa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
LaRussa takes a swing at Choy's ribcage but misses.
LaRussa with a jab.
LaRussa darts in and clinches Choy up against the cage.
LaRussa presses Choy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Choy can't get the takedown.
Choy looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LaRussa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ LaRussa had his way with Eddie Choy 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!
Choy throws a leg kick but LaRussa checks it.
LaRussa misses with a head kick.
LaRussa thows a body shot but no joy.
Choy with a poor takedown
and LaRussa counters with a nice uppercut.
Choy shoots and misses
and LaRussa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LaRussa.
Choy working for a triangle but LaRussa defends it easily.
Choy wants to sweep here but LaRussa controlling him for the moment.
LaRussa distracts Choy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Choy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
LaRussa stopping the sweep attempt from Choy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choy working for a triangle but LaRussa defends it easily.
Choy is looking for a triangle here but LaRussa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Choy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
LaRussa stands up and beckons Choy to his feet.
LaRussa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choy moves away.
Choy with a lazy takedown attempt
and LaRussa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by LaRussa.
TJ LaRussa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Choy.
LaRussa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Choy with a lazy takedown attempt
letting LaRussa counter with a right hand.
LaRussa lands a nice looking body kick.
LaRussa stuns Choy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
LaRussa takes the fight into the clinch.
LaRussa breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaRussa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LaRussa is looking to wear down Choy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
LaRussa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LaRussa scores with a one two! Choy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
LaRussa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Choy walks forward, straight into a front kick from LaRussa.
LaRussa scores with a shot to the body.
LaRussa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LaRussa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
LaRussa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Choy.
LaRussa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
LaRussa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choy.
LaRussa lands a head kick!
LaRussa looks to score with a jab to the body but Choy is just out of range.
LaRussa throws a solid leg kick but Choy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at LaRussa.
Choy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
LaRussa throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Choy with a lazy takedown attempt
and LaRussa counters with a three punch combo that has Choy backing up. Choy nods at LaRussa to acknowledge the strikes.
Choy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
LaRussa throws a head kick that Choy semi-blocks.
Choy misses with a takedown
and LaRussa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaRussa throws a sloppy head kick and Choy moves out of range easily.
TJ LaRussa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Choy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Choy.
LaRussa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Choy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Eddie Choy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Choy tries to buck LaRussa off but LaRussa is having none of it.
Choy throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choy sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ LaRussa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well LaRussa 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:44
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:44
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ LaRussa!
TJ LaRussa retains his middleweight title!
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