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NYFE: Combat Challenge NYC III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunnar Nelson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to sprawl but Nelson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nelson.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nelson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nelson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nelson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gunnar Nelson.
Nelson throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Nelson fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gracie was covering up waiting for the punch and Nelson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Nelson throws a big right hand that misses.
Nelson throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Nelson has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Nelson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Gracie is pulling down on Nelson's head. It's preventing any offense from Nelson, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Nelson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nelson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nelson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gracie is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Nelson.
Gracie is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it.
Nelson controlling the position from side mount.
Nelson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nelson working away.
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.
Nelson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nelson's guard! Nice work there by Gracie!
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nelson dives on top into guard.
Nelson postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nelson is aware though and is defending well.
Nelson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gunnar Nelson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nelson shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie is looking to stand up but Nelson isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Nelson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nelson scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Nelson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nelson.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Nelson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nelson has Gracie in his guard.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nelson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nelson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nelson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson happy to just control the position for now.
Gracie dodges the ground and pound from Nelson.
Nelson working the strikes but Gracie uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's two 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.
Nelson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie trying to control here.
Nelson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Royce Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie trying to control but Nelson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nelson is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nelson to get the leverage.
Gunnar Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nelson misses with a head shot. Gracie uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nelson cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nelson 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Nelson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rimmer Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Taylor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Immortal Technique. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rimmer Couture!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture is looking to clinch.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taylor as he avoids it easily.
Taylor throws a right hand that Couture ducks under and follows up with a left that Couture also avoids with ease.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Couture moves out of range.
Taylor stuffs the takedown attempt from Couture. Couture gets slowly back to his feet.
Couture keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor.
Taylor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Couture backs up against the cage.
Taylor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Couture.
Adam Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rimmer Couture.
Couture closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taylor circles away.
Couture fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot lands for Taylor.
Rimmer Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture checks the leg kick nicely there.
Taylor throws a right hand that Couture ducks under and follows up with a left that Couture also avoids with ease.
Taylor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Couture.
Couture avoids a punch combination nicely.
Couture looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Couture.
Couture swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taylor counters with a three punch combo that has Couture backing up. Couture nods at Taylor to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Couture clinches up with Taylor and pushes him back against the cage.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Couture has double underhooks.
Couture works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Couture prevents Taylor from breaking the clinch.
Taylor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taylor pushes Couture back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
A right handed body shot lands from Couture.
Taylor lands a nice uppercut.
Taylor is trying to break free.
Taylor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Couture breaks from the clinch.
Couture misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor throws a combination that misses
and Couture decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Taylor's guard.
Couture trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Couture drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Taylor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Couture has Taylor in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taylor wants to stand but Couture has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Couture escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taylor is looking to stand up but Couture won't let him.
Couture is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taylor defends well.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Couture on the ground.
Couture working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture has a closed guard, preventing Taylor from standing up.
Taylor wants to stand and escape but instead Couture has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Couture wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Couture passes Taylor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Taylor is defending against the submission attempts here by Couture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taylor misses with a double jab
and Couture counters with a series of strikes. Taylor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Couture looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Taylor!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rimmer Couture dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Couture has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taylor finds it's way round the side to connect with Couture's head.
Couture instigates a clinch.
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Couture shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taylor's guard.
Couture pushes down on Taylor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Couture is working for a submission of some sort.
Still in half guard, Couture seems content to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taylor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Couture thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Couture is looking for a kimura but Taylor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Couture to get the leverage.
Couture trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor pushes Couture off and gets back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Couture has closed the distance and engaged Taylor in a clinch.
Couture softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Couture has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taylor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Taylor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Taylor wants to break free but Couture has control.
Taylor is trying to break free.
Taylor is trying to break free.
Taylor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Couture struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Taylor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Couture is trying to trip Taylor. He has hold of a leg but Taylor is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Couture persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Couture drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Couture jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Couture wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Couture controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Couture wants to stand but Taylor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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.
Couture drops back looking for a leg! Taylor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taylor manages to kick Couture off! Couture jumps back into Taylor's guard.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Taylor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taylor tries to get out of the position.
Couture is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Taylor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Taylor has escaped and now he's on top!
Taylor wants to get up but he can't break Couture's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rimmer Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Couture shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Couture showed some decent athleticism there.
Couture is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
Couture wants to work for an arm triangle but Taylor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rimmer Couture has got the better of the ground game so far.
Couture trying to mount his opponent but Taylor defends it.
Couture is keen to just control but Taylor is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor pushes Couture off looking to stand but Couture dives back in and keeps control.
Couture 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.
Couture is trying to control the action in half guard but Taylor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Couture is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taylor sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Couture 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.
Couture is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Couture is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Couture is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Taylor is trying to stand.
Adam Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Couture is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Couture is working for a kimura but Taylor is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rimmer Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Couture 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rimmer Couture!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Primo Calavarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzgerald comes to the cage accompanied by House of Pain: Jump Around. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Primo Calavarra!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calavarra tries to work over Fitzgerald's front leg with a kick but Fitzgerald checks it.
Fitzgerald shoots for a double leg takedown but Calavarra sprawls well. He's pushed Fitzgerald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Calavarra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzgerald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calavarra throws a right and a left that Fitzgerald avoids nicely.
Fitzgerald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calavarra.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick but Calavarra sees it coming and moves out of range.
Primo Calavarra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calavarra slaps away a takedown attempt from Fitzgerald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Calavarra tries to bum rush Fitzgerald with a series of wild strikes but Fitzgerald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald throws a series of punches but Calavarra moves out of range.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a series of punches.
Calavarra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fitzgerald counters with a one-two to the body.
Calavarra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fitzgerald moves into the clinch.
Calavarra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calavarra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Fitzgerald counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Calavarra is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fitzgerald defends well.
Fitzgerald wants to pass the guard but Calavarra is keeping the position.
Fitzgerald wants to control from the top but Calavarra keeps moving.
Calavarra working for a triangle but Fitzgerald defends it easily.
Fitzgerald won't allow Calavarra to sweep him here.
Calavarra is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald looking to pass the guard.
Fitzgerald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzgerald wants to control from the top but Calavarra keeps moving.
Fitzgerald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calavarra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Calavarra keeping moving, preventing Fitzgerald from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Calavarra escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fitzgerald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Calavarra is looking for a triangle but Fitzgerald pushes his legs off easily.
Calavarra looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calavarra keeping moving, preventing Fitzgerald from controlling successfully.
Fitzgerald stopping the sweep attempt from Calavarra.
Fitzgerald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Calavarra keeping full guard, as Fitzgerald tries to pass.
Calavarra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fitzgerald defends it easily.
Fitzgerald trying to control the position from guard on top but Calavarra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Fitzgerald pushing down on Calavarra's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Calavarra tries to roll over but Fitzgerald keeps him under control.
Calavarra is defending against the submission attempts here by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Calavarra defends it well.
Fitzgerald wants to pass the guard but Calavarra is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calavarra works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Calavarra looks to land a combination but Fitzgerald avoids it well.
Fitzgerald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Calavarra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Calavarra swinging wildly here.
A combination from Calavarra does no damage.
Calavarra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Calavarra blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald.
Josh Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calavarra stalks Fitzgerald and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fitzgerald's face. Fitzgerald staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald fails with a takedown attempt.
Calavarra slips a jab and a cross from Fitzgerald.
Calavarra misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Calavarra as he avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald throws a right and a left that Calavarra avoids nicely.
Calavarra misses with a combination
and Fitzgerald moves into the clinch.
Fitzgerald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fitzgerald is trying to break the clinch but Calavarra is controlling him.
Fitzgerald drags the fight down to the ground.
Calavarra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Calavarra postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fitzgerald is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Calavarra, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald forces his way into half guard.
Calavarra actively working from the bottom here.
Calavarra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fitzgerald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Calavarra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fitzgerald pulls his head out easily.
Calavarra is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fitzgerald works his way into side control.
Calavarra manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fitzgerald passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calavarra is squirming around, avoiding Fitzgerald's attempts to control the action.
Calavarra is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fitzgerald looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fitzgerald thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fitzgerald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Calavarra is looking to escape.
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.
Fitzgerald wants to take Calavarra's back but he can't do it this time.
Fitzgerald is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Calavarra has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Calavarra tries to hold on but Fitzgerald pushes him away.
Calavarra looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Will Fitzgerald go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calavarra turns into Fitzgerald and is now in his guard.
Fitzgerald keeping moving, preventing Calavarra from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Fitzgerald dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Calavarra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Calavarra's guard now.
Calavarra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fitzgerald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Calavarra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fitzgerald has managed to get both his arms back between Calavarra's legs - danger averted.
Fitzgerald with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fitzgerald trying to control but Calavarra is working from the bottom.
Fitzgerald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Calavarra is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fitzgerald has his hands clasped together but Calavarra extends an breaks Fitzgerald's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Calavarra.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Primo Calavarra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Sass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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211 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicky Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Sass!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sass fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cook looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sass enables Cook to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sass manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sass has his feet on Cook's thighs here. He's pushed Cook off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cook screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Sass!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JaMarcus Royale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ewan McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire has chosen DMX "Party Up" as his entrance music. JaMarcus Royale has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
286 lbs
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300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, JaMarcus Royale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ewan McGuire!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royale tries for a takedown but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch but Royale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Royale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Royale slips a jab from McGuire.
McGuire tries to clinch but Royale moves out of range.
Royale takes one to the side of the head.
Royale is looking to land body kicks.
Royale throws a right and a left that McGuire avoids nicely.
Ewan McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Royale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Royale.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Royale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Royale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Royale clinches with his opponent.
Royale lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Royale is defending well for now.
Royale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Royale misses with a few strikes there.
Royale closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGuire circles away.
McGuire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Royale counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Royale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire.
Royale misses with a body kick.
No luck for Royale with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JaMarcus Royale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Royale.
Royale closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Danga de danga de dang - Royale scores with a four punch combination!
McGuire pushes Royale up against the cage in a clinch.
Royale throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Royale.
McGuire looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Royale lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Royale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Nice body punch from Royale - that landed with a thud.
Royale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Royale moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McGuire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Royale misses with the combination.
Royale shoots in for a double leg but McGuire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire looks to clinch
and Royale counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Royale misses with the combination.
Royale punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
Royale lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No joy there for Royale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Royale misses with a few strikes there.
Royale misses with a series of wild punches.
Royale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Royale closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Royale circles away from the clinch attempt
and Royale counters with a series of strikes. McGuire will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGuire takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Royale throws a front kick that sends McGuire stumbling back into the cage.
Royale delivers a nice body kick.
Royale is working the combinations to good effect here.
Royale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire circles away quickly and effectively.
McGuire stuffs the takedown attempt from Royale. Royale gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Royale throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Royale circles away from the clinch attempt
and Royale counters with a nice body kick.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Royale.
Royale closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Royale delivers a nice body kick.
McGuire has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Royale throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Royale has closed the distance and engaged McGuire in a clinch.
Royale pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Royale on the inside.
Royale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Royale lands a front kick.
Royale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Royale lands with a kick to the ribs.
Royale misses with a double jab.
Royale throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Royale or perhaps it was just good defense by McGuire which made him look bad.
McGuire has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Royale.
McGuire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Royale counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGuire tries to clinch up
and Royale moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Royale.
McGuire is trying to maintain a safe position but Royale gets an underhook and turns McGuire into the cage.
Royale lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Royale works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Royale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Royale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Royale lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGuire backs up against the cage.
Ewan McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Royale goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Royale throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Royale lands a two punch combo.
Royale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire circles away quickly and effectively.
Royale tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGuire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Royale somewhat.
McGuire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Royale counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JaMarcus Royale dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McGuire darts in trying to clinch
and Royale counters with a nice leg kick.
Royale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
Royale lands a high kick!
McGuire tries to clinch
and Royale counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Royale misses with a few strikes there.
McGuire wants to clinch
and Royale makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McGuire really felt that one!
Royale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
McGuire wants to clinch but Royale slips to the side
and Royale moves into the clinch.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Royale is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Royale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Royale cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
Royale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
JaMarcus Royale has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Royale gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Royale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Royale as McGuire tries to tie him up.
Royale lands a hook to the side of the head.
Royale pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Royale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Royale finish him?
Royale scores with a shoulder strike.
Royale unloads with a big right hand that wobbles McGuire! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Royale is unloading with more strikes now! McGuire drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JaMarcus Royale!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Von Rothfelder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Rothfelder has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Henry Hawk could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexander Von Rothfelder's chin.
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300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
295 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alexander Von Rothfelder!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Rothfelder tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Von Rothfelder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hawk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Von Rothfelder pinned against the cage. Von Rothfelder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Von Rothfelder as Hawk shoots in.
Hawk misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Hawk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Von Rothfelder dodges the punch combination from Hawk.
Von Rothfelder is looking to slow Hawk down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Von Rothfelder.
Von Rothfelder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hawk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Von Rothfelder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawk circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawk thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Von Rothfelder looks gassed!
Hawk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Von Rothfelder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Von Rothfelder counters with a series of strikes. Hawk will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Rothfelder slips a jab from Hawk.
Von Rothfelder throws a sloppy head kick and Hawk moves out of range easily.
Hawk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Rothfelder was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawk.
Von Rothfelder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawk throws a combination that misses
and Von Rothfelder counters with a three punch combo that has Hawk backing up. Hawk nods at Von Rothfelder to acknowledge the strikes.
Hawk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Von Rothfelder counters with a one-two to the body.
Von Rothfelder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Von Rothfelder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hawk's knee momentarily.
Von Rothfelder connects with a solid leg kick.
Von Rothfelder throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hawk.
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Rothfelder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Von Rothfelder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Rothfelder throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hawk.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Rothfelder.
Von Rothfelder lands with a kick to the temple. Hawk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Von Rothfelder chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawk throws a hook to the side of Von Rothfelder's head but Von Rothfelder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawk takes one to the chin there.
Von Rothfelder throws a combination. Hawk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hawk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Rothfelder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Von Rothfelder.
Von Rothfelder plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Von Rothfelder. That's going to slow Hawk down.
Von Rothfelder lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Rothfelder gets the takedown into side control.
Hawk being controlled for a moment.
Hawk is looking to regain half guard here but Von Rothfelder keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Von Rothfelder controlling the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawk is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Von Rothfelder dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Von Rothfelder misses with a wild combination.
Von Rothfelder scores with a kick to the body.
Hawk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Von Rothfelder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Von Rothfelder.
Hawk 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hawk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Rothfelder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawk working for a triangle but Von Rothfelder defends it easily.
Von Rothfelder has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hawk to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Von Rothfelder is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hawk pulls down on the head and he's put Von Rothfelder to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Henry Hawk!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Roethlisberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostas Kourlios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kourlios has chosen Self Esteem - Offspring as his entrance music. Kostas Kourlios has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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211 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Romeo Roethlisberger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kostas Kourlios!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roethlisberger swats away the attempt to clinch by Kourlios.
Roethlisberger is looking to chop away at Kourlios's legs.
Kourlios displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roethlisberger.
Kostas Kourlios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kourlios connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Roethlisberger to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Kourlios!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kostas Kourlios!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Kolaczkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Judge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolaczkowski comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Almost Famous. Judge has chosen Kurupt "Ride Wit Us" as his entrance music. Tomasz Kolaczkowski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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265 lbs
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274 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tomasz Kolaczkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ethan Judge!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judge throws a head kick but Kolaczkowski moves out of range.
Kolaczkowski moves into the clinch.
Kolaczkowski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kolaczkowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Judge backwards.
It looks like Ethan Judge has been cut.
Judge avoids a wild elbow strike from Kolaczkowski.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kolaczkowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kolaczkowski has Judge pressed against the cage.
Kolaczkowski lands a left hand.
Kolaczkowski has Judge pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kolaczkowski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Judge tumbling to the mat - Kolaczkowski dives into Judge's guard.
Kolaczkowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolaczkowski seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Judge for as long as he can get away with.
Judge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolaczkowski postures up.
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.
Kolaczkowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kolaczkowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kolaczkowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Judge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolaczkowski darts in and clinches Judge up against the cage.
Kolaczkowski missing with knees to the body.
Kolaczkowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kolaczkowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Judge gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judge gets underhooks to prevent Kolaczkowski's takedown attempt.
Kolaczkowski misses with the head strike.
Kolaczkowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Kolaczkowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomasz Kolaczkowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judge prevents the takedown attempt.
Kolaczkowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kolaczkowski has a couple of punches blocked by Judge.
Kolaczkowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Judge backwards.
Kolaczkowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Kolaczkowski prevents Judge from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kolaczkowski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Judge clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Judge trying to control the position but Kolaczkowski manages to sink in the hooks.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolaczkowski biding his time, controlling Judge.
Judge rolls, trying to escape but Kolaczkowski keeps control of the position.
Kolaczkowski really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Judge.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Kolaczkowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Judge's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kolaczkowski blocks a head kick by Judge.
Tomasz Kolaczkowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kolaczkowski avoids the head kick by Judge.
Kolaczkowski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Judge throws a head kick that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski clinches up against the cage.
Kolaczkowski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Judge up against the cage.
Judge is trying to break the clinch but Kolaczkowski is controlling him.
Kolaczkowski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kolaczkowski manages to end up in side control.
Kolaczkowski content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two 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.
Kolaczkowski in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kolaczkowski laying and praying for a moment but Judge takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolaczkowski is controlling the pace.
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.
Tomasz Kolaczkowski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kolaczkowski throws a combination. Judge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kolaczkowski!
Judge throws a sloppy head kick and Kolaczkowski moves out of range easily.
Judge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kolaczkowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Judge.
Kolaczkowski avoids the head kick by Judge.
Kolaczkowski lands with a nice body kick.
Judge moves out of range of the body kick from Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Judge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Judge is breathing heavily.
Kolaczkowski tries to land a leg kick but Judge saw it coming and moves away.
Kolaczkowski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomasz Kolaczkowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Judge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kolaczkowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Judge.
Kolaczkowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Judge blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kolaczkowski.
Judge stops a takedown attempt from Kolaczkowski.
Kolaczkowski pushes Judge back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Judge has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kolaczkowski uses from the top position.
Kolaczkowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kolaczkowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Judge is trying to control the position but Kolaczkowski postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolaczkowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kolaczkowski lands a couple of elbows.
Judge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Judge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Judge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kolaczkowski controls the pace.
Ethan Judge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomasz Kolaczkowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Judge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kolaczkowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kolaczkowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Judge is looking to stand up but Kolaczkowski isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolaczkowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Kolaczkowski misses.
Judge is looking to chop away at Kolaczkowski's legs.
Kolaczkowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kolaczkowski throws a body kick that misses.
Kolaczkowski clinches up with Judge and pushes him back against the cage.
Judge tries to circle away but Kolaczkowski has him pinned against the cage.
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.
Kolaczkowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Judge has had enough of the clinch but Kolaczkowski keeps him there for the moment.
Kolaczkowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kolaczkowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Judge backwards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kolaczkowski blocks a body shot from Judge.
Judge tries a body shot but Kolaczkowski blocks it.
Judge is working for takedown but Kolaczkowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Judge lands a body punch in the clinch.
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 Tomasz Kolaczkowski.
Well Kolaczkowski 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomasz Kolaczkowski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Reddinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Reddinger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reddinger tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tommy Reddinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Reddinger.
Reddinger tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Reddinger shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reddinger counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Reddinger misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reddinger misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reddinger throws a combination that misses
and Reddinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reddinger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Reddinger falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Reddinger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddinger misses with a body shot.
Reddinger misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Steve Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reddinger throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Reddinger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reddinger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reddinger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reddinger throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Reddinger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reddinger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Reddinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick by Reddinger misses
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
so Reddinger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Reddinger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reddinger.
Reddinger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reddinger!
Reddinger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson looking to finish with strikes here!
Johnson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Reddinger just holding on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reddinger is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johnson misses with a head shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reddinger is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Reddinger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reddinger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reddinger is controlling him.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reddinger won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Reddinger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reddinger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reddinger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reddinger stops Johnson from standing up.
Reddinger forces his way into half guard.
Reddinger passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reddinger has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Reddinger is breathing heavily.
Reddinger prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Reddinger is working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson frees his head quite easily.
Reddinger is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnson is surviving well by controlling Reddinger's body position as best he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steve Johnson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reddinger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reddinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reddinger misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Johnson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Reddinger looks to throw a body kick
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reddinger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reddinger circles away quickly and effectively.
Reddinger shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reddinger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddinger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reddinger misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a series of strikes. Reddinger will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tommy Reddinger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reddinger misses with a combination
and Reddinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reddinger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reddinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reddinger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Reddinger persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Reddinger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reddinger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Reddinger misses the shot to the body.
Johnson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Reddinger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reddinger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Reddinger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reddinger's calf.
Reddinger misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Reddinger avoids it well.
Reddinger has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Reddinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reddinger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson scores with a one two! Reddinger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reddinger.
Reddinger tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reddinger shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reddinger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Reddinger tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Reddinger clinches with his opponent.
Reddinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reddinger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reddinger stalling against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reddinger has him pressed against the cage.
Reddinger has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reddinger lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reddinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reddinger lands with a short shot to the head.
Reddinger dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Reddinger's head back.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reddinger.
Reddinger misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reddinger misses with a double jab
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reddinger throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Reddinger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Reddinger backing up. Reddinger nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Reddinger closes the distance and clinches.
Reddinger scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reddinger.
Reddinger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reddinger gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Reddinger has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reddinger.
Reddinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reddinger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reddinger misses with an elbow over the top.
Reddinger has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Reddinger has the dominant position.
Reddinger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A short right from Reddinger.
Johnson is rocked!
Reddinger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Reddinger avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reddinger.
Reddinger is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reddinger lands a left hand.
Reddinger lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Reddinger finish him?
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Reddinger.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Reddinger lands a left hand.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Reddinger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddinger scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Reddinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reddinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reddinger digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reddinger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reddinger lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reddinger.
A short left from Reddinger.
Reddinger lands with a short shot to the head.
Reddinger stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Reddinger.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reddinger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Reddinger stalling the fight.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reddinger slowing the pace effectively.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reddinger.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Reddinger is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reddinger just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Reddinger.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reddinger.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reddinger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Still in the clinch, Reddinger scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reddinger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reddinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reddinger pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reddinger.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reddinger.
Reddinger stalling in the clinch.
Reddinger scores with a nice hook 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!
Reddinger has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Reddinger.
Stalling in the clinch from Reddinger.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reddinger.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tommy Reddinger.
Reddinger instigates a clinch.
Reddinger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reddinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reddinger lands with a short shot to the head.
Reddinger throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Reddinger.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reddinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tommy Reddinger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reddinger lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reddinger.
Reddinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reddinger lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Reddinger.
A short right from Reddinger.
Reddinger gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reddinger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Reddinger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reddinger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reddinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A bit of stalling here from Reddinger.
Reddinger misses with an elbow strike.
Reddinger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reddinger leaning against his opponent.
Reddinger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reddinger.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reddinger lands with a left to the head.
Reddinger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reddinger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reddinger has Johnson pushed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reddinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Reddinger won't allow it.
Reddinger scores with a shoulder strike.
Reddinger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Reddinger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Reddinger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reddinger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reddinger lands with a right to the head.
Reddinger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reddinger clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reddinger shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Reddinger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reddinger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reddinger fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reddinger misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Reddinger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reddinger misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Reddinger backing up. Reddinger nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Reddinger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddinger throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combo that has Reddinger backing up. Reddinger nods at Johnson to acknowledge the strikes.
Reddinger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Reddinger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson stalks Reddinger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reddinger's face. Reddinger staggers backwards, shaken.
Reddinger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reddinger throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Reddinger.
Johnson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Reddinger falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Reddinger darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson tries to circle away but Reddinger has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Reddinger on the inside.
Johnson wants to break free but Reddinger has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reddinger lands an uppercut.
Reddinger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Good body shot from Reddinger.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reddinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reddinger looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Reddinger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reddinger scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson avoids a wild elbow strike from Reddinger.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Reddinger is controlling him.
Reddinger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Reddinger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reddinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reddinger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Reddinger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reddinger lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reddinger.
Reddinger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Reddinger.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Reddinger.
Reddinger lands a nice uppercut.
Reddinger controlling the action here for a moment.
Reddinger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reddinger lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Reddinger has the dominant position.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Reddinger lands a left hand.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Reddinger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Reddinger lands a nice uppercut.
Reddinger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Reddinger has double underhooks.
Reddinger lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Reddinger cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson dodges an elbow strike from Reddinger.
Reddinger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reddinger lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reddinger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reddinger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reddinger lands a right hand.
Reddinger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Johnson up against the cage.
Reddinger misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hand to the body from Reddinger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reddinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reddinger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reddinger slows down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Reddinger.
Reddinger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reddinger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Reddinger.
A hook to the body from Reddinger.
Reddinger prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Reddinger scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Reddinger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Reddinger lands a right hand.
Johnson letting Reddinger take a breather here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Reddinger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reddinger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reddinger lands a body shot.
Reddinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Reddinger.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reddinger had his way with Steve Johnson in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Reddinger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reddinger throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Reddinger tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Reddinger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reddinger's knee momentarily.
Reddinger fails to land the takedown.
Johnson with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reddinger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reddinger is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Johnson trying to strike off his back.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddinger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reddinger pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Reddinger wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reddinger is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reddinger is working for a submission of some sort.
Reddinger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two 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.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Reddinger has control of the leg.
Reddinger is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reddinger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Reddinger seems content to control.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reddinger is one step ahead there.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Reddinger from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reddinger is controlling him.
Reddinger passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reddinger thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Reddinger sits in half guard.
Reddinger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reddinger trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Reddinger content to control rather than advance.
Reddinger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom.
Reddinger stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Reddinger from controlling successfully.
Johnson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Reddinger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reddinger wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Reddinger wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Reddinger shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Reddinger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reddinger 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 48:46
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:46
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Reddinger!
Tommy Reddinger is the new heavyweight champion!
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