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VFC 107: Ellis vs. Play II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shiek Yerbooty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yerbooty kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ABK - Kill Me. Rogers has chosen "Black and Yellow" - Wiz Khalifa as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Shiek Yerbooty is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shiek Yerbooty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yerbooty regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rogers won't allow Yerbooty to sweep him here.
Rogers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Yerbooty is keeping the position.
Yerbooty keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Yerbooty 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.
Rogers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Yerbooty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rogers is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Rogers was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Yerbooty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Yerbooty misses.
Rogers wants to clinch.
Yerbooty misses with a straight right.
Yerbooty cracks a nice hook into Rogers's ribs.
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.
Rogers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yerbooty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rogers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rogers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yerbooty makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jason Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers looks gassed!
Rogers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yerbooty.
Rogers is looking to clinch but Yerbooty is avoiding it.
Rogers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rogers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yerbooty's efforts to push away.
Yerbooty throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yerbooty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yerbooty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yerbooty. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yerbooty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yerbooty moves away from the strike by Rogers.
Rogers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yerbooty throws out the jab.
Rogers tries to clinch up.
Yerbooty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Yerbooty. Beautiful body shot.
Yerbooty takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yerbooty misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Rogers misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yerbooty throws a hook but Rogers avoids it easily.
No joy there for Yerbooty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rogers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yerbooty.
Rogers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yerbooty throws out the jab.
Shiek Yerbooty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers wants to slow Yerbooty down by chopping away at his legs.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Yerbooty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiek Yerbooty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yerbooty misses the shot to the body.
Yerbooty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rogers.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Yerbooty as Rogers shoots in.
Rogers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Jason Rogers has been cut.
Yerbooty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rogers counters with a left and a right that stings Yerbooty.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yerbooty enables Rogers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yerbooty manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Yerbooty keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yerbooty is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yerbooty loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yerbooty distracts Rogers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yerbooty trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
Rogers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yerbooty working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yerbooty wants to control from the top but Rogers keeps moving.
Rogers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Yerbooty wanted to stand there but Rogers had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Yerbooty from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Shiek Yerbooty just wasn't active enough.
Yerbooty throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogers.
Yerbooty jabs at Rogers's body.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Yerbooty lands a slapping body shot.
Yerbooty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Yerbooty misses.
Rogers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yerbooty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yerbooty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Yerbooty swats away the attempt to clinch by Rogers.
A telegraphed right hand from Yerbooty misses the target.
Yerbooty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rogers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rogers.
Rogers blocks an uppercut.
Yerbooty misses with a body punch.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Yerbooty manages to get underhooks.
Yerbooty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yerbooty manages to break the clinch.
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.
Yerbooty cracks Rogers with an open hand slap.
Rogers defending well as Yerbooty loads up on a big left hand.
Yerbooty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rogers on the side of the head.
Yerbooty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice cross by Yerbooty.
Rogers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yerbooty finds it's way round the side to connect with Rogers's head.
Yerbooty slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rogers.
Shiek Yerbooty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Rogers.
Yerbooty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shiek Yerbooty dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Rogers's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Yerbooty misses with a jab to the body
and Rogers counters with a one-two to the body.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yerbooty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Rogers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rogers stopping the sweep attempt from Yerbooty.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Yerbooty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers postures up in Yerbooty's guard and throws a big left but Yerbooty blocks it.
Rogers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yerbooty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is fighting to break Yerbooty's control of his arms but Yerbooty is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rogers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yerbooty keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Yerbooty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rogers manages to get himself to full guard.
Yerbooty stands up from Rogers's guard - Yerbooty perhaps looking for a knockout.
A jab lands there for Yerbooty.
Jason Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yerbooty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogers rushes Yerbooty and presses him up against the cage.
Yerbooty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yerbooty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rogers.
Yerbooty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shiek Yerbooty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yerbooty avoids it really well and circles away.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yerbooty misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yerbooty tries to avoid it but Rogers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yerbooty to the ground. Yerbooty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shiek Yerbooty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Rogers.
Rogers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yerbooty counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yerbooty lands a slapping body shot.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.
Yerbooty connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yerbooty looks to land a right hand but Rogers moved out of range.
Yerbooty tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers moves away from the strike by Yerbooty.
Yerbooty cracks Rogers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yerbooty moves out of range as Rogers strikes.
Yerbooty drops Rogers with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rogers! Yerbooty dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Shiek Yerbooty!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davey Newsome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Drabek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newsome's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hurt. Drabek has chosen Imagine as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
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280 lbs
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Great wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davey Newsome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Drabek!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newsome connects with the punch.
Drabek scores with a jab to the body.
Drabek throws a right and a left that Newsome avoids nicely.
No luck for Newsome with that takedown attempt.
Drabek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newsome.
Drabek keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Newsome is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Drabek's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newsome missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drabek moves into full guard.
Newsome is looking to work some ground and pound but Drabek has wrist control.
Newsome thows a big elbow that misses.
Newsome avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drabek controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newsome is looking to work some ground and pound but Drabek has wrist control.
Newsome loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Newsome throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drabek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Newsome loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Newsome thows a big elbow that misses.
Newsome being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drabek is on top in guard.
Drabek sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Drabek is fighting to break Newsome's control of his arms but Newsome is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Newsome wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Newsome throws out a powerful jab.
Drabek lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Davey Newsome has been cut.
Drabek gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newsome.
Newsome throws an overhand right that lands on Drabek's shoulder, as Drabek tries to avoid the shot.
Newsome misses with a looping left.
Drabek misses with a straight left.
Drabek throws a hook to the side of Newsome's head but Newsome sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Newsome has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davey Newsome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drabek on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Drabek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Newsome tries to avoid it but Drabek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Newsome to the ground. Newsome escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Newsome is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drabek sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Drabek digs a good body shot into Newsome's ribs.
Newsome is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drabek drops Newsome with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Newsome looks back up at him and smiles so Drabek waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Newsome is rocked!
Drabek sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Newsome's defenses. It connects perfectly with Newsome's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeff Drabek!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Dwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tom Dwan has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Dwan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dwan throws a series of strikes that have Simpson backpedaling.
Simpson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Simpson showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
Simpson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dwan keeps working.
Dwan actively working from the bottom here.
Dwan tries to roll over but Simpson keeps him under control.
Dwan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Simpson.
Dwan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dwan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simpson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simpson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dwan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is looking to work some ground and pound but Dwan has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson stopping the sweep attempt from Dwan.
Simpson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dwan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dwan pulls Simpson in close to prevent any damage.
Dwan looking for a sweep. Not yet Dwan, not yet.
Dwan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simpson.
Dwan pushes Simpson off and gets back to his feet.
A head kick from Dwan lands but Simpson takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Dwan misses.
Simpson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Simpson looks for a takedown but Dwan sprawls well.
Dwan fails with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dwan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simpson lands with a punch from half guard.
Dwan pushes Simpson off looking to stand but Simpson dives back in and keeps control.
Simpson looks to land a strike but Dwan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Simpson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simpson throwing strikes but missing.
Simpson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simpson thows a big elbow that misses.
Simpson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simpson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dwan has momentary wrist control but Simpson slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dwan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dwan looking for a guillotine here but Simpson defends easily.
Simpson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simpson is looking to work some ground and pound but Dwan has wrist control.
Simpson throwing strikes but missing.
Simpson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Simpson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simpson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simpson works over Dwan with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tom Dwan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dwan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Dwan from controlling successfully.
Simpson keeping full guard, as Dwan tries to pass.
Dwan 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.
Dwan tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
Simpson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dwan is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dwan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simpson wants to stand but Dwan is controlling the position.
Dwan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bart Simpson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Dwan from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tom Dwan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Simpson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dwan counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dwan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dwan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt
and Dwan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Simpson!
Simpson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dwan.
Dwan landing strikes from the mount and Simpson is in trouble!
Dwan wants to finish this one by submission but Simpson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dwan.
Dwan punching from mount but Simpson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dwan throws a sloppy strike and Simpson uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Simpson has ended up in Dwan's guard.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dwan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dwan's head.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dwan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dwan controls Simpson momentarily but Simpson frees himself.
Dwan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simpson's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simpson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dwan stays in close to Simpson's body and controls the position.
Simpson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dwan forces his way into half guard.
Dwan stops Simpson from getting back to his feet.
Simpson is trying to maintain the position but Dwan is very close to passing his half guard.
Dwan wants to pass the guard but Simpson is defending well.
Simpson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dwan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Dwan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dwan digs a good hook to Simpson's body.
Dwan throws a one two combo.
Dwan with a poor takedown
and Simpson moves into the clinch.
Dwan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simpson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dwan counters with a left to the body.
Dwan lands an overhand right.
Simpson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dwan lands with a hook. Simpson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dwan shoots in but Simpson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dwan connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dwan counters with a right hand to the body.
Dwan lands a nice hook to Simpson's body. Simpson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dwan stalks Simpson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Simpson's face. Simpson staggers backwards, shaken.
Tom Dwan is winning the standup battle so far.
Dwan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dwan scores with a hook to the body. Simpson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dwan lands with a straight right. Simpson didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Dwan. Beautiful body shot.
Dwan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simpson on the side of the head.
Dwan tries to bum rush Simpson with a series of wild strikes but Simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dwan connects with the punch.
Dwan throws a head kick that Simpson semi-blocks.
Dwan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Dwan duly obliges.
Simpson is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Dwan knocks Simpson out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom Dwan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ballinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miyamoto Usagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ballinger comes to the cage accompanied by A Scottish Soldier by Andy Stewart. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Ballinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miyamoto Usagi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usagi has managed to clinch.
Usagi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ballinger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ballinger looking to throw knees to the head but Usagi is blocking nicely.
Ballinger throws an elbow but it misses.
Ballinger lands a nice shot to the body.
Ballinger tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ballinger is pressed up against the cage. Usagi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ballinger down to the mat. Ballinger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Usagi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ballinger, pushing him back against the cage.
Usagi avoids the elbow strike from Ballinger, against the cage.
Ballinger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ryan Ballinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miyamoto Usagi.
Ballinger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Usagi is defending well for now.
Ballinger misses with a body punch.
Ballinger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Usagi has him pressed against the cage.
Usagi jumps into guard, dragging Ballinger to the mat.
Ballinger trying to control but Usagi is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Usagi is on top in guard.
Usagi looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usagi won't allow Ballinger to sweep him here.
Usagi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Usagi.
Usagi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Usagi wants to control from the top but Ballinger keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ballinger controls Usagi momentarily but Usagi frees himself.
Usagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ballinger is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Usagi gets a takedown into half guard.
Usagi is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usagi prevents Ballinger from improving his position.
Ballinger regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Usagi.
Ballinger wants to sweep but no luck.
Usagi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ballinger dives on top into guard.
Ballinger has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Usagi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ballinger is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Usagi pulls down on the head and he's put Ballinger to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Miyamoto Usagi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edvin Wasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: .. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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175 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edvin Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasa looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wasa. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wasa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Wasa circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Brown wants to clinch up but Wasa keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wasa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Wasa sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wasa swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Brown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Wasa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown tries to clinch there but Wasa circles away.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wasa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wasa.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edvin Wasa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wasa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown tries to clinch but Wasa moves out of range.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Wasa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brown tries to move into range but Wasa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brown shoots in but Wasa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
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.
A leg kick checked by Brown.
Wasa throws a big shot that misses.
Roy Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Wasa misses.
Wasa circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a chopping leg kick but Wasa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wasa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Wasa.
Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wasa.
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.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Wasa pushes him off.
Brown tries to clinch up but Wasa circles away and keeps his distance.
Wasa throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edvin Wasa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wasa gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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.
Wasa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Wasa has wrist control.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wasa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Wasa is retaining full guard.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Wasa has wrist control.
Wasa pushes Brown off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A low kick from Wasa is predictable there
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa regains half guard, as Brown was trying to land strikes.
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Wasa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wasa taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wasa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown throwing shots but Wasa is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Wasa is defending well.
Brown with the ground and pound but Wasa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown has gone for a leg lock! Wasa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Brown's guard.
Wasa postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wasa defends well.
Brown working for submissions but it's allowed Wasa to get to half guard.
Brown trying to control but Wasa postures up.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wasa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wasa's back!
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.
Brown working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Brown looking to break Wasa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wasa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brown will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Brown is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wasa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wasa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Brown throwing sloppy strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wasa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edvin Wasa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between R J MacReady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Still (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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213 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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World class 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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, R J MacReady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Still!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacReady finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Still connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacReady's hands.
Still fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Still misses with a body shot.
MacReady lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Still circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Still.
Nice body punch from Still.
Still punishes MacReady's body with a nice straight punch.
MacReady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Still.
MacReady takes a jab right on the kisser.
MacReady misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Still keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by MacReady.
MacReady looks to score with a jab to the body but Still is just out of range.
Still lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
MacReady misses with a double jab
and Still counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Still has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Still lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still is looking to take a break and control but MacReady is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacReady is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Still looks up at the clock and then as MacReady takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Still smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
MacReady on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacReady tries to get out of the position.
Still tries to advance to mount but can't.
Still advances to full mount.
MacReady tries to lock up and control but Still gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacReady is looking to improve his position but Still isn't that keen on the idea.
Still scoring with strikes but MacReady is staying in there.
Still throwing strikes but MacReady bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Still pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacReady is keeping the position for now.
Still with a nice head shot there.
Still 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.
Still trying to control the position from guard on top but MacReady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Still drops back looking for a leg! MacReady is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and MacReady manages to kick Still off! Still jumps back into MacReady's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still wants to control from the top but MacReady keeps moving.
Still is pushing down on MacReady's leg trying to pass to half guard. MacReady is fighting to maintain full guard but Still has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still tries to pass to full mount but MacReady defends it.
Still is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacReady defends it well.
MacReady on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
MacReady is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Still scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacReady keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still is looking to advance position but MacReady won't allow it.
MacReady trying to hold on to Still's head to control him but Still postures up.
Still is looking to advance position but MacReady won't allow it.
Still is working for a kimura but MacReady is defending it quite comfortably.
Still tries to pass the half guard into mount. MacReady knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacReady is looking for a sweep. Still is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Still dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Still swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Still dips to his left and cracks MacReady with an uppercut!
Still throws a series of punches but MacReady moves out of range.
MacReady tries to sprawl but Still drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Still is pressing down on MacReady's thigh, looking to free his foot. MacReady is holding on for now.
Still missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
MacReady blocking the ground and pound attempt from Still.
Still is working for a submission of some sort.
Still works his way into side control.
Still tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by MacReady, who protects the arm well.
MacReady tries to improve position but can't.
Still working the ground and pound but MacReady is defending the strikes.
Still in side control, throwing shots but MacReady defends.
Still wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacReady keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still tries to score with some ground and pound. MacReady controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Still working the ground and pound but MacReady is defending the strikes.
MacReady is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MacReady dodges the ground and pound from Still.
Still in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
MacReady manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Still gets back to full guard.
Still has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Still keeping full guard, as MacReady tries to pass.
Still throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
MacReady is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Still scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still is working for a kimura but MacReady is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Still connects with a nice short shot to MacReady's temple.
MacReady missing with punches from the bottom.
Still missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
MacReady won't allow Still to pass to mount.
MacReady is looking for a sweep. Still is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still trying to mount his opponent but MacReady defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still wants to take a breather but MacReady is having none of it.
Still is looking to advance position but MacReady won't allow it.
Still is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
MacReady tries to get to full guard but Still has control of the leg.
Still seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. MacReady is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matt Still!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oil Slick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slick's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Careful With That Axe Eugene. Hatfield comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Flirtin With Disaster kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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178 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Oil Slick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hannibal Hatfield!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hannibal Hatfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hatfield swivels and escapes.
Slick ducks under a wild hook from Hatfield.
Hatfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slick throws the kick towards the body but Hatfield avoids it.
Slick wants to slow Hatfield down by chopping away at his legs.
Slick misses with a low kick as Hatfield jumps back.
Slick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hatfield.
Slick shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hatfield napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hatfield is letting Slick control him for a moment.
Hatfield is trying to get back to half guard.
Hatfield on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield is looking to regain half guard here but Slick keeps moving and retains side control.
Slick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hatfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Slick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Slick misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Hatfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Slick working the ground and pound from side control.
Slick has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Slick tries to advance to mount but Hatfield denies him.
Slick tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Slick tries to move to mount but Hatfield blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hatfield gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Slick throwing shots but Hatfield is blocking nicely.
Slick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Slick slips a nice elbow through Hatfield's hands, connecting with Hatfield's forehead.
Hatfield is looking to improve his position.
Slick passes to full mount!
Slick in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Slick landing strikes from the mount.
Hatfield wants to hold on but Slick pushes him away.
Hatfield is desperately trying to improve his position but Slick has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick unloading with bombs!
Slick unloading with bombs!
Slick lands a heavy elbow.
Slick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Slick with good strikes from the mount here!
Hatfield defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Slick.
A nice elbow there by Slick.
Slick landing strikes from the mount and Hatfield is in trouble!
Slick with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slick lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slick scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hatfield?
Hatfield is bucking up trying to escape but Slick cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Slick breaks from Hatfield's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Slick cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Slick working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Slick is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hatfield can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Slick tries to control but Hatfield wriggling away.
Hatfield in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hatfield takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slick looking to finish Hatfield with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hatfield!
Slick landing strikes from the mount and Hatfield is in trouble!
Slick with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oil Slick dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Slick blocks a leg kick.
Hatfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slick.
Slick slips a jab and a cross from Hatfield.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slick is defended easily by Hatfield.
Hatfield jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slick tries to land a front kick but Hatfield steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Hatfield.
Slick shoots in for a takedown but Hatfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hatfield throws a leg kick that misses.
Hatfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hatfield clobbers Slick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Slick avoids the body shot from Hatfield.
Hatfield scores with a one two! Slick had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hatfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hatfield misses with a wild body shot.
Slick plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hatfield misses with a head kick.
Slick looks to land a body kick but Hatfield moved away.
Slick misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Slick shoots for a double leg takedown but Hatfield sprawls well. He's pushed Slick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oil Slick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slick lands a front kick.
Slick drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Slick are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hatfield is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hatfield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hatfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Hatfield, not yet.
Slick wants to control from the top but Hatfield keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hatfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slick postures up.
Slick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slick pushing down on Hatfield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hatfield wants to improve his position but Slick is controlling well.
Hatfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slick.
Slick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Slick is nestled in close to Hatfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Slick winds up and cracks Hatfield with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Slick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hatfield defending well though.
Slick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hatfield is refusing to be controlled, as Slick sits in half guard.
Slick drops an elbow to the side of Hatfield's head.
Slick thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slick wants to pass the guard but Hatfield is defending well.
Slick wants to advance to full mount but Hatfield doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Oil Slick 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slick.
Hatfield misses the jab.
Hatfield throws a head kick that misses
and Slick counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Slick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hatfield defending well though.
Slick is pressing down on Hatfield's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hatfield is holding on for now.
Slick is thwarting Hatfield's attempts to control the position.
Slick slips a nice elbow through Hatfield's hands, connecting with Hatfield's forehead.
Hatfield gets full guard.
Slick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hatfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield 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.
Slick thows a big elbow that misses.
Slick wants to pass the guard but Hatfield is keeping the position.
Slick works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hatfield is refusing to be controlled, as Slick sits in half guard.
Slick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Slick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Slick trying to mount his opponent but Hatfield defends it.
Slick passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slick is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hatfield can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hatfield regains half guard.
Slick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Slick passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Slick cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Slick connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oil Slick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A nice elbow there by Slick.
Slick lands a big shot there that rocks Hatfield but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hatfield taking shots to the head.
Hatfield is looking to get to half guard.
Hannibal Hatfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hatfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slick swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hatfield is now in Slick's guard. A big mistake from Slick there, giving up the dominant position!
Oil Slick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hatfield's guard.
Slick trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slick seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hatfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slick sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hatfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hatfield keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oil Slick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slick, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oil Slick!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klein East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think East might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cold as Ice- M.O.P.. The crowd seem to be enjoying Styles's choice of entrance music: I Am by Dale Oliver. On his way into the cage it seems that Klein East has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Klein East seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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24
205 lbs
15 - 6 - 1 |
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215 lbs
13 - 7 - 1 |
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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
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Klein East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, AJ Styles!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract East.
Styles tries to clinch but East is having none of it.
East connects with an inside leg kick.
East circles away from the clinch attempt.
Styles avoids the body shot from East.
Styles tries to close the distance and clinch but East swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
East throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
East scores with a push kick.
Styles tries to clinch but East moves out of range.
East scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
East throws a right hand that Styles ducks under and follows up with a left that Styles also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from East. Styles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Styles throws a head kick but East moves out of range.
Klein East seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
East misses the shot to the body.
Styles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles is looking to clinch.
Styles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by East.
East swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Styles.
AJ Styles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Styles slips a jab and a cross from East.
East lands a jab to the nose.
East lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
East throws a nice outside leg kick.
Styles looks gassed!
East looks to score with a jab to the body but Styles is just out of range.
Styles takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A kick lands to the mid section there for East.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
East connects with an inside leg kick.
East throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like AJ Styles has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by East.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
East lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
East is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
East plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
East lands a right hook to the body.
East feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Styles's calf.
East swinging wildly here.
East with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
East scores with a jab.
Styles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
East scores with a hook to the body. Styles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East cracks the inside of Styles's front leg.
East takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That has opened up AJ Styles's cut even more.
East throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Styles gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows East to score an easy takedown into full guard.
East stands up from Styles's guard - East perhaps looking for a knockout.
East fakes the leg kick and cracks Styles in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
East shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than East was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Styles is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, East has taken his back.
Styles covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klein East dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Styles's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Styles walks into a left hand.
East scores with a kick to the midsection.
Styles is looking to clinch but East is avoiding it.
East closes the distance and clinches up with Styles, looking for a takedown. East pushes Styles against the cage but Styles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Styles has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by East.
A chopping leg kick lands by East.
Styles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for East.
East lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
East swings and misses with a hook to the body.
East scores with a punch to the head.
Styles is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Styles tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. East is in Styles's guard.
East passes Styles's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
East wants to control but Styles is keeping him busy.
East trying to pass the guard but Styles defending well.
East trying to control the action but Styles is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Styles!
Styles is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
East works his way to his opponent's back.
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.
Styles is trying to shake East off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! East won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
East throws a nice inside leg kick.
East swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for East.
Styles blocks the body kick.
East connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
East fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from East.
Styles tries to clinch but East is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klein East dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on AJ Styles's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
East feints and then cracks Styles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Styles down.
East is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Styles can do to turn this around?
East attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
East fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Styles misses with a jab, cross combination.
East buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
East scores with a hook to the body. Styles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That kick from East tenderised Styles's leg. Styles is trying to keep his angry face on.
East lands a jab.
Styles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
East lands with an uppercut that bounces Styles off the cage and back into rage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styles avoids the body shot from East.
Styles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East misses with a wild body shot.
Styles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
East throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That kick from East tenderised Styles's leg. Styles is trying to keep his angry face on.
AJ Styles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
East works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
East fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Styles.
Styles takes one on the chin but seems OK.
East throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Styles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
East lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
East lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Styles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
AJ Styles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Styles tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
East with a body punch. A glancing blow.
East thumps Styles with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by East.
East shoots in and bounces Styles off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Styles can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as East controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Klein East is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Styles wants to stand and escape but East is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
East wants to pass the guard but Styles is keeping the position.
Styles keeping moving, preventing East from controlling successfully.
East controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Klein East wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
East fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Styles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klein East showed his dominance in that final round.
Well East 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 30:25
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:24
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klein East!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foul Play (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ellis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Avril Lavigne - Hot. Play has chosen Simon Says-Pharaohe Monche as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
180 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
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181 lbs
14 - 4 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ellis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Foul Play!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Play steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ellis.
Play swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Play lands with a nice body punch.
Play fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ellis manages to avoid it.
Play lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ellis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ellis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Play scores with a spinning back kick!
Play uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ellis.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ellis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ellis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ellis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis scores with a hook to the body. Play takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ellis moves in looking to clinch but Play pushes him off.
Ellis misses the shot to the body.
Play tried to score with a low kick but Ellis checks it.
Play fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ellis moves out of range as Play strikes.
Ellis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Play scores with a jab to the body.
Play tries to land a front kick but Ellis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Ellis misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Play.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Play throws out a loose jab but Ellis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Play misses the body punch
and Ellis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Play throws a head kick but Ellis moves out of range.
Play gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ellis.
Ellis walks into a left hand.
A low kick from Play misses
and Ellis counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellis stalks Play and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Play's face. Play staggers backwards, shaken.
Ellis looks to score with a jab to the body but Play is just out of range.
Play ducks under a wild hook from Ellis.
Ellis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Play's head.
Play is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Play fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ellis slips under a jab.
Play throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ellis counters with an outside leg kick.
Ellis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Play.
Ellis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Play swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ellis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Play comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Play scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ellis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ellis throws a leg kick
and Play counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis lunges at Play with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Play's hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Play.
Ellis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Play.
Play thows a leg kick but Ellis checks it
and Ellis counters with a big head kick but Play shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Play throws a body punch but Ellis moves out of range.
Play circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ellis fails to land with a series of punches.
Play misses with a leg kick
and Play takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Play misses
and Ellis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ellis lands with an uppercut that bounces Play off the cage and back into rage.
Ellis lands with an uppercut that bounces Play off the cage and back into rage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Foul Play dominated that round.
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.
Play throws a leg kick
and Ellis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ellis lands a nice hook to Play's body. Play takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Foul Play seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Play swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ellis counters with a nice uppercut.
Ellis lunges at Play with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Play's hand.
Play throws a leg kick but Ellis moved away.
Play connects with a solid leg kick.
Ellis misses with a shot to the body
and Play counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Play throws a looping overhand right but Ellis ducks down to avoid it.
Ellis misses with a head kick.
Foul Play seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Play.
Ellis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Play walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Play misses with a wild combination.
Play is looking to score with low kicks.
Play staying out of range there.
Play takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ellis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ellis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Play looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ellis throws out a loose jab but Play uses good head movement to avoid it.
Play throws a jab but it's blocked by Ellis.
Ellis connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Play misses
and Ellis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Play in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ellis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Play.
Ellis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Play.
Play misses with a jab to the body
and Ellis counters with a straight right hand.
Play lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Play misses with a low kick.
Ellis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ellis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Play manages to avoid it.
Play drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Play tries a low kick but Ellis avoids it.
Ellis lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis misses with a leg kick
and Play counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Play gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ellis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Play avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ellis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Play sizes up Ellis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Play throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Play.
Ellis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Play manages to avoid it.
Play moves away from the strike by Ellis.
Ellis jabs at Play's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis blocks a jab.
Ellis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Play checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Play is looking to slow Ellis down with leg kicks.
Ellis lands an overhand right.
Play with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ellis throws a big shot that misses.
Play throws a leg kick
and Ellis counters with a nice body shot.
Ellis slips a straight right by Play.
Play misses with a hook.
Ellis blocks a jab.
Play throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Ellis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Play misses with a body shot.
Ellis looks to throw the jab but Play is out of range.
Play takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ellis misses the shot to the body.
Play throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good leg kick by Ellis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ellis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Play moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Play looks to land a left hand but Ellis moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis punishes Play's body with a nice straight punch.
Play throws a head kick but Ellis moves out of range.
Play lands a leg kick that knocks Ellis off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis misses with a wild body shot.
Play throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ellis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Play tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ellis was well out of range. Poor timing from Play.
Play slips a jab from Ellis.
Ellis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Play misses
and Ellis counters with a nice uppercut.
Play takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ellis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Play lands a nice shot that snaps Ellis's head back.
Ellis misses with a wild body shot.
Nice cross by Ellis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Play misses the jab.
Play takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ellis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Play.
Jab from Ellis.
Ellis looks to land a right hand but Play moved out of range.
Ellis misses with a double jab
and Play counters with a solid body kick.
Play is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ellis.
Play pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ellis is out of range and Play settles back down.
Ellis dodges the punch combination from Play.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis scores with a jab to the body.
Play avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Play misses
and Ellis counters with a stiff right hand.
Play misses with a wild body shot.
Ellis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Play uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ellis lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Ellis does it's job there.
Play misses the body punch
and Ellis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Play misses the body punch
and Ellis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Play stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ellis tries to clinch there but Play circles away.
A punch combination from Play misses.
Ellis throws the left hand but Play avoids the punch easily.
Ellis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ellis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Play paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the body from Play misses
enabling Ellis to counter with a crisp jab.
Play throws a lazy right hand but Ellis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Play misses with a body shot
and Ellis counters with a stiff right hand.
Play has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ellis wants to clinch up but Play keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellis clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ellis misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Ellis. Beautiful body shot.
Ellis checks a low kick from Play.
Ellis lands with a good body shot.
Ellis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ellis tries to close the distance and clinch but Play swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ellis misses with a double jab
and Play counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Play lands a nice hook to Ellis's body. Ellis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Play misses with a hook to the body
and Ellis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Play's knee momentarily.
Ellis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Play manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ellis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Play missing with a left hand there. Ellis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Play misses with a leg kick
and Play takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy body kick from Play
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Ellis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Play misses with a shot to the body
and Ellis counters with a left to the body.
Ellis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Play's calf.
Play moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ellis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Play closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Play. Ellis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ellis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ellis is looking to clinch but Play is avoiding it.
Play will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ellis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Play's hands.
Play throws a head kick that misses.
Ellis throws a jab but it's blocked by Play.
Play thows a left - swing and a miss!
Play throws the left hand but Ellis avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Play
and Ellis counters with an outside leg kick.
Play misses with the body kick
and Play takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Play has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ellis finds it's way round the side to connect with Play's head.
Play throws a leg kick
and Ellis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ellis misses with a hook. Play ducked under it nicely.
Ellis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Play uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ellis.
Ellis throws a shot to the body.
Ellis tries to clinch but Play is having none of it.
Play ducks right into an uppercut from Ellis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Play moves forwards but Ellis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Play with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Play. Ellis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Play takes one to the chin there.
Play throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ellis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Play.
Play doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Play slips under a jab.
Play throws a leg kick
and Ellis counters with a nice uppercut.
Play keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellis had his way with Foul Play in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ellis misses with a low kick.
Play throws a looping overhand right but Ellis ducks down to avoid it.
Play thows a leg kick but Ellis checks it
and Ellis counters with a good low kick that Play was not able to check.
Ellis throws a right hand that Play ducks under and follows up with a left that Play also avoids with ease.
Ellis misses with a wild body shot.
Ellis with a nice cross.
Play lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Play if he has to take too many more of those.
Ellis digs a good hook to Play's body.
Play lands a nice hook to Ellis's body. Ellis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Play throws a hook to the side of Ellis's head but Ellis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis tests Play's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Play takes one on the button.
Ellis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Play.
Play lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ellis throws a body punch but Play moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ellis.
Ellis misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ellis misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Play swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Ellis.
A low kick from Play misses
and Ellis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Play misses the target.
Play takes a swing at Ellis's ribcage but misses.
Ellis wants to slow Play down by chopping away at his legs.
Play walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ellis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Play throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ellis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Foul Play has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ellis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Play lands a glancing blow to the side of Ellis's head.
Ellis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ellis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ellis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ellis scores with a shoulder strike.
Ellis tries a body shot but Play blocks it.
Play takes a shot to the head.
Ellis swings wildly with an uppercut but Play uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ellis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ellis tries to throw a body punch but Play avoids it by throwing Ellis back against the cage.
Ellis tries to work over Play's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Play can't break the clinch.
Play looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Play.
Play misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Play throws an elbow but misses.
Ellis lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Play's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Play doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Play blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Ellis.
Play is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A body shot lands from Ellis.
Ellis lands a hook that snaps the head of Play backwards.
Ellis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plays head.
Ellis lands with a short shot to the head.
Ellis pushes Play back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ellis.
Ellis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Play.
Ellis lands a right hand.
Ellis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ellis pushes Play back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ellis.
Good body shot from Ellis.
Ellis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ellis pushes Play back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Ellis.
A right hook to the body lands for Ellis.
A short uppercut from Ellis.
A short uppercut from Ellis.
Ellis works on Play's body with a couple of short punches.
Ellis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ellis works on Play's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Ellis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ellis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:46
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ellis!
Anthony Ellis retains his welterweight title!
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