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NYFE: Combat Challenge NYC IV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Lowry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicky Boggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Lowry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicky Boggs!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowry misses with a series of wild punches.
Lowry tries to clinch but Boggs moves out of range.
Lowry shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boggs's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boggs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lowry defends it easily.
Boggs keeping full guard, as Lowry tries to pass.
Boggs looking for a guillotine here but Lowry defends easily.
Lowry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boggs is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lowry passes Boggs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lowry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boggs defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boggs is trying to control but can't.
Lowry is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lowry is trying to control the action in half guard but Boggs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boggs looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lowry passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boggs!
Lowry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boggs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lowry goes for an armbar but Boggs turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Boggs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boggs passes into half guard.
Boggs prevents Lowry from improving his position.
Lowry is positioning himself well to prevent Boggs advancing to mount.
Lowry looking for submissions off his back.
Lowry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boggs pulls his head out easily.
Boggs throwing shots but Lowry is blocking nicely.
Lowry is not content to let Boggs control the position.
Lowry is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowry is staying active underneath Boggs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boggs passes into side control, despite Lowry's attempt to control the position.
Boggs is trying to get an arm triangle but Lowry is defending well.
Boggs passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lowry!
Lowry keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boggs wants to control the pace but Lowry is squirming around nicely.
Boggs wants to finish this one by submission but Lowry is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boggs.
Boggs avoids the attempt from Lowry to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boggs is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lowry has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boggs looks gassed!
Lowry tries to lock up and control but Boggs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lowry working to try and regain half guard.
Lowry wants to control but Boggs is having none of it.
Boggs thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Boggs has control of Lowry's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lowry regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lowry tries to hold on but Boggs postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicky Boggs will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boggs throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lowry counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lowry is looking for a kimura but Boggs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lowry to get the leverage.
Boggs is trying to maintain the position but Lowry is very close to passing his half guard.
Boggs actively working from the bottom here.
Lowry moves nicely into side control.
Lowry working away.
Boggs is not content to let Lowry control the position.
The ground and pound from Lowry seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lowry is trying to get an arm triangle but Boggs is defending well.
Lowry tries to advance to mount but Boggs denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boggs keeps working.
Lowry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boggs is looking to regain half guard here but Lowry keeps moving and retains side control.
Lowry advances to full mount.
Lowry looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Boggs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lowry wants to control the pace but Boggs is squirming around nicely.
Boggs wants to hold on but Lowry pushes him away.
Lowry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lowry jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Boggs is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Boggs and Lowry has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boggs manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lowry's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowry wants to pass the guard but Boggs is defending well.
Boggs is looking to improve his position.
Boggs is staying active underneath Lowry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lowry keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boggs is pressing down on Lowry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lowry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boggs wants to hit a switch here but Lowry passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Boggs there!
Boggs is breathing heavily.
Lowry is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Boggs is surviving well by controlling Lowry's body position as best he can.
Lowry wants to control the pace but Boggs is squirming around nicely.
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.
Lowry is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boggs is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lowry controlling the position easily from mount.
Lowry is working for a guillotine from mount but Boggs frees his head quite easily.
Boggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lowry is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Boggs is surviving well by controlling Lowry's body position as best he can.
Boggs tries to hold on but Lowry postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Lowry dominated that second round.
That's time! Lowry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lowry slips under a jab from Boggs.
Sloppy strikes from Boggs. Those never looked like landing.
Lowry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boggs tries to bum rush Lowry with a series of wild strikes but Lowry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lowry throws a right hand that Boggs ducks under and follows up with a left that Boggs also avoids with ease.
Boggs misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Lowry.
Lowry tries to bum rush Boggs with a series of wild strikes but Boggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lowry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowry moves into full mount!
Lowry looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boggs wants to hold on but Lowry pushes him away.
Jon Lowry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boggs regains half guard.
Boggs tries to roll over but Lowry keeps him under control.
Boggs is refusing to be controlled, as Lowry sits in half guard.
Boggs is looking for a sweep. Lowry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boggs is refusing to be controlled, as Lowry sits in half guard.
Lowry wants to free his trapped foot but Boggs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boggs gets back to full guard.
Boggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boggs keeping moving, preventing Lowry from controlling successfully.
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.
Boggs working for a triangle but Lowry defends it easily.
Lowry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boggs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lowry has managed to get both his arms back between Boggs's legs - danger averted.
Lowry postures up.
Lowry is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lowry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lowry controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boggs working for a triangle but Lowry defends it easily.
Lowry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boggs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lowry passes into half guard.
Boggs is looking to control Lowry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boggs avoid being mounted?
Lowry performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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.
Boggs is in trouble now - Lowry has advanced to mount!
Boggs working to try and regain half guard.
Lowry wants to control the pace but Boggs is squirming around nicely.
Lowry working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lowry thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lowry trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Lowry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lowry 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Lowry!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neil Bannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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173 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neil Bannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julius Kane!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bannister has a takedown stuffed.
Kane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bannister's head.
Bannister is looking to clinch.
Kane misses with a head kick.
Kane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kane clinches up against the cage.
Kane gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bannister missing with punches from the bottom.
Bannister is trying to maintain the position but Kane is very close to passing his half guard.
Kane is taking a breather. Bannister says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bannister does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bannister tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bannister tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannister is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Kane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bannister trying to control but Kane postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kane lands a jab to Bannister's midsection.
Kane darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kane is taking a breather. Bannister says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bannister punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bannister tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kane wants to advance to full mount but Bannister doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bannister lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kane!
Kane flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kane is looking to improve his position but Bannister isn't that keen on the idea.
Bannister working the ground and pound effectively.
Bannister throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kane flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane holds on for dear life.
Bannister trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bannister misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane blocking the ground and pound.
Kane avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bannister.
Kane can't escape the position.
Kane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bannister avoids the attempt from Kane to control.
Bannister thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bannister throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kane because Bannister loaded up on that one.
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.
Bannister throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kane is working to get back to half guard.
Kane throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bannister. What's that going to do exactly?
Bannister thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bannister blocks Kane's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Kane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kane might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bannister kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kane swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Bannister looking to finish with strikes here!
Bannister thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kane working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Kane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bannister fails with the takedown.
Kane throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick from Kane lands but Bannister takes it in his stride.
Kane looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bannister!
Bannister tries to hold on but Kane postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kane avoids the attempt from Bannister to control.
Bannister flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Bannister avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannister tries to hold on but Kane pushes him away.
Kane blocks Bannister's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bannister tries to hold on but Kane pushes him away.
Kane looking to finish with strikes here!
Kane throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bannister throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Bannister manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kane in particular looking to stall.
Bannister avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kane.
Kane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bannister's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bannister keeping hold of Kane's head, controlling as best he can.
Kane perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bannister is trying to control but can't.
Kane is looking to advance position but Bannister won't allow it.
Bannister is trying to control but can't.
Kane trying to control the action but Bannister is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A cross from Kane lands.
Kane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bannister to the mat! Bannister manages to get full guard.
Bannister working a defensive guard here.
Kane controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bannister is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kane is aware though and is defending well.
Kane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bannister working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kane.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bannister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bannister is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bannister. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bannister can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kane controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bannister throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bannister throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bannister keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Julius Kane.
Bannister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kane rushes Bannister and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kane is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Kane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bannister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kane tries a head kick but it misses.
Kane feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bannister preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kane throwing strikes but missing.
Kane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bannister tries to strike from the bottom.
Bannister tries to strike from the bottom.
Kane trying to control but Bannister is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kane preventing the sweep.
Kane must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Julius Kane.
Kane is looking to chop away at Bannister's legs.
Good exchange - Kane coming out on top.
Bannister avoids the head kick by Kane.
Bannister misses with a takedown attempt - Kane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bannister drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kane trying to strike off his back.
Bannister postures up in Kane's guard and throws a big left but Kane blocks it.
Kane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bannister trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kane working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Julius Kane.
Bannister shoots for a double leg takedown but Kane sprawls well. He's pushed Bannister's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kane throws a good cross that connects.
Kane scores a takedown into full mount!
Kane throwing strikes here but Bannister is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bannister holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kane tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kane blocks Bannister's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Kane punching from mount but Bannister doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bannister wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bannister keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kane misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bannister 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.
Kane controlling the position easily from mount.
Kane throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bannister is working to get back to half guard.
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.
Bannister avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kane.
Julius Kane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bannister wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kane.
Kane throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kane avoids the attempt from Bannister to control.
Kane throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bannister is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poor strikes thrown by Kane there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Neil Bannister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kane looking to ground and pound but Bannister is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Kane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Kane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Riggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Ehrhorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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295 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Riggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marty Ehrhorn!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ehrhorn connects with a single shot there.
Riggins gets the takedown into side control.
Ehrhorn is trying to improve his position.
Riggins is staying tight to Ehrhorn's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Riggins swings around for an armbar but Ehrhorn sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Riggins's guard.
Riggins throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ehrhorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggins looking for a sweep. Not yet Riggins, not yet.
Riggins could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Riggins manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Riggins controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrhorn has given up his back here.
Ehrhorn biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Riggins controlling the positon.
Ehrhorn preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Riggins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrhorn trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Riggins trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ehrhorn doesn't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggins has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Ehrhorn right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggins looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Ehrhorn is controlling Riggins 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Riggins looking to control.
Ehrhorn stops Riggins from standing up.
Riggins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Riggins tries to get out of the position.
Riggins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ehrhorn manages to get himself to full guard.
Riggins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Riggins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ehrhorn for as long as he can get away with.
Ehrhorn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ehrhorn is trying to maintain the position but Riggins is very close to passing his half guard.
Riggins is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Riggins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Riggins drives through with a takedown into guard.
Riggins throws a big right hand that misses.
Ehrhorn has Riggins pulled in close to control his posture.
Riggins wants to control from the top but Ehrhorn keeps moving.
Riggins throws a big right hand that misses.
Ehrhorn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riggins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andy Riggins has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ehrhorn looks for the body kick but Riggins saw that one coming.
Riggins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ehrhorn pinned against the cage. Ehrhorn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Riggins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ehrhorn moves away.
Andy Riggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ehrhorn throws a right hand that Riggins ducks under and follows up with a left that Riggins also avoids with ease.
Riggins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ehrhorn.
Ehrhorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ehrhorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ehrhorn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Riggins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Riggins thows a body shot but no joy.
Ehrhorn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riggins shoots in for a takedown but Ehrhorn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Riggins tries to clinch but Ehrhorn moves out of range.
Ehrhorn tries to close the distance and clinch but Riggins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riggins swats away the attempt to clinch by Ehrhorn.
Ehrhorn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riggins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Riggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riggins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ehrhorn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ehrhorn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ehrhorn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ehrhorn throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ehrhorn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Riggins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ehrhorn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ehrhorn keeping moving, preventing Riggins from controlling successfully.
Ehrhorn looking to control but Riggins passes into half guard.
Ehrhorn trying to control here.
Riggins trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggins is looking to take a break and control but Ehrhorn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riggins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We're going to have a standup here because Andy Riggins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ehrhorn fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riggins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Ehrhorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Ehrhorn scores with a four punch combination!
Ehrhorn lands a two punch combo.
Riggins swats away the attempt to clinch by Ehrhorn.
Riggins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ehrhorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ehrhorn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick from Ehrhorn misses.
Ehrhorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Riggins is defended easily by Ehrhorn.
Riggins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ehrhorn but Ehrhorn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Riggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ehrhorn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ehrhorn lands a jab-cross combination.
Ehrhorn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Riggins swivels and escapes.
Ehrhorn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Riggins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ehrhorn fails with the takedown
and Riggins decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ehrhorn's guard.
Ehrhorn keeping full guard, as Riggins tries to pass.
Riggins stays in close to Ehrhorn's body and controls the position.
Riggins looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggins postures up.
Riggins tries to free his leg and advance position but Ehrhorn is retaining full guard.
Riggins wants to stand but Ehrhorn is controlling his posture from full guard.
Riggins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Riggins.
Ehrhorn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Riggins backs up against the cage.
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!
Ehrhorn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Riggins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Riggins wants to control from the top but Ehrhorn keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ehrhorn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Riggins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ehrhorn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Riggins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ehrhorn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Riggins decides to stand back up. Riggins steps back and let's Ehrhorn get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ehrhorn throws a one two combo.
Ehrhorn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riggins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riggins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ehrhorn swivels and escapes.
Ehrhorn tries to clinch up but Riggins circles away and keeps his distance.
Ehrhorn throws a nice looking combination but Riggins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riggins tries to clinch up but Ehrhorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Riggins has a takedown stuffed.
Riggins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ehrhorn is trying to control the position but Riggins postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riggins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ehrhorn is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andy Riggins.
I think Riggins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Riggins!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Himbo Spice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larinzo White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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26
276 lbs
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275 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Himbo Spice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larinzo White!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spice moves into the clinch successfully.
Spice works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Spice postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
White trying to control the position.
Spice controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Spice has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spice avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
Spice wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Spice stopping the sweep attempt from White.
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Spice wanted to stand there but White had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Spice is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for White.
Spice is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spice controls the position.
The ground and pound from Spice seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
White tries to improve position but can't.
Spice trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
Spice throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Spice tries to score with some ground and pound. White controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
White is looking for a sweep.
White being controlled for a moment.
Spice tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
White struggling a bit here.
White sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Spice tries to pass to full mount but White defends it.
White slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.
Spice is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Spice.
White postures up in Spice's guard and throws a big left but Spice blocks it.
White loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
White is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
White with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spice keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
White working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
White is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spice is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
White throws an elbow but Spice slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spice, who protects the arm well.
White misses with the ground and pound.
White lands an elbow.
White thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spice is not content to let White control the position.
White has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Spice is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. White yanks on the arm and Spice is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by White.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Larinzo White!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Ewing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ewing comes to the cage accompanied by B.o.B. - Created A Monster. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raul Ewing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Murray!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray fails with the takedown.
Eric Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Murray.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ewing dodges the punch combination from Murray.
Ewing throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ewing changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Murray looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Murray avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ewing.
An elbow from Ewing crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewing controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ewing working the ground and pound but Murray is defending the strikes.
Ewing is looking to take a break and control but Murray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ewing tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ewing has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ewing creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Murray sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ewing wants to control but Murray is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewing has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A punch lands to the side of Murray 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Eric Murray has been cut.
Ewing showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murray.
Ewing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murray.
Ewing closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray managing to block the knees to the body from Ewing.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
Murray working aggressively here.
Ewing crunches a lovely knee into Murray's ribcage.
Ewing lands an elbow inside that Murray shrugs off.
A hook to the body from Murray.
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Ewing.
The referee calls for Murray to work.
Murray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murray working aggressively here.
Murray throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ewing as Murray tries to tie him up.
Ewing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murray.
A short right from Murray.
Murray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ewing just leaning against Murray, taking a breather.
Murray taking a breather.
Ewing blocking some punches.
Ewing missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Murray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Ewing dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Murray's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murray tries to clinch
and Ewing counters with a nice body shot.
Murray misses with the combination.
Murray goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ewing here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ewing misses with a kick to the body.
Ewing tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murray tries for a takedown but Ewing circles away easily
and Ewing counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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!
Ewing tries to close the distance and clinch but Murray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ewing tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murray paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murray wants to land a leg kick but Ewing is out of range.
No joy there for Murray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ewing throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray throws a nice looking combination but Ewing bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ewing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murray darts in trying to clinch
and Ewing holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murray misses with some punches.
Murray is leaning against Ewing and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murray looking to slow down the pace here.
Murray tries to work over Ewing's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murray prevents the takedown attempt.
Murray is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Murray trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ewing prevents a body shot from Murray.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ewing.
Ewing blocks an uppercut.
Murray lands a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Murray.
Murray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murray misses with the head strike.
Ewing blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murray looking to slow down the pace here.
Murray working aggressively here.
Ewing blocking some punches.
Murray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ewing leaning against his opponent.
Murray lands a nice elbow.
Murray taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ewing has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ewing is pushing Murray up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murray misses with a body punch.
Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ewing backwards.
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murray misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray.
Murray throws an elbow that misses.
Murray is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Murray tries a body shot but Ewing blocks it.
Murray on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
Ewing blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
Murray misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ewing.
Murray avoiding damage as Ewing throws knees to the body.
Ewing landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Murray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murray misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Murray as the two fighters clinch.
Murray lands a hook that snaps the head of Ewing backwards.
Murray trying to land knees to the body.
Murray lands a nice shot to the body.
Ewing with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Murray.
A bit of stalling here from Ewing.
A left hand lands to the body for Murray.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Murray just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ewing's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murray being controlled against the cage.
Murray tries to stall but Ewing uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eric Murray will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eric Murray's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Murray shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ewing napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Ewing's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Murray taking a break here but Ewing is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ewing tries to kick Murray off but Murray keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Murray is trying to control. Ewing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ewing wants to control but Murray is keeping busy.
Ewing kicks off Murray and gets to his feet.
Murray scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Murray misses with a series of wild punches.
Murray wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ewing fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murray avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ewing misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murray misses with a takedown attempt - Ewing sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ewing counters with an outside leg kick.
Murray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murray closes the distance but Ewing moves to the side
and Ewing counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Murray is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ewing tries to clinch up but Murray circles away and keeps his distance.
Murray looks to land a combination but Ewing avoids it well.
Ewing tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Murray manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murray avoids the head kick by Ewing.
Murray tries to clinch up
and Ewing counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murray keeps working.
Murray slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Murray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ewing's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ewing works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ewing stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ewing keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raul Ewing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Murray.
Ewing uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murray takes a swing at Ewing's ribcage but misses.
Ewing shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murray but Murray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ewing looks to throw the jab but Murray is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raul Ewing showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ewing has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raul Ewing!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Delgado Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Del Monte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
167 lbs
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26
162 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Delgado Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willie Del Monte!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong forces Del Monte back against the cage and clinches.
Strong is fighting off a takedown attempt but Del Monte is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Strong to the mat. Strong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Del Monte won't allow Strong to sweep him here.
Del Monte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Del Monte wants to control from the top but Strong keeps moving.
Del Monte won't allow Strong to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strong has Del Monte pulled in close to control his posture.
Del Monte has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Strong slaps away a takedown attempt from Del Monte, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Strong closes the distance and pushes Del Monte back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Monte tries to stall but Strong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Del Monte takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Willie Del Monte has been cut.
Del Monte gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Strong regains guard.
Del Monte trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
Strong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Strong tries to get out of the position.
Strong is pulling down on Del Monte's head. It's preventing any offense from Del Monte, at least for the moment.
Strong looking for a sweep. Not yet Strong, not yet.
Strong is working hard here to advance position.
Strong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Delgado Strong.
Del Monte tries to clinch up
and Strong counters by moving into the clinch.
Strong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Del Monte backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong wants the takedown. Del Monte is fighting it off but Strong persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Del Monte's guard against the cage.
Strong landing with the ground and pound.
Del Monte trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Strong trying to control but Del Monte is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Monte lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Strong!
Del Monte trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Del Monte throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Strong because Del Monte loaded up on that one.
Del Monte looking to control and managing it successfully.
Del Monte throwing strikes here but Strong is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Strong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Del Monte on the ground.
Strong regains half guard.
Strong is not content to let Del Monte control the position.
Del Monte is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Strong is pressing down on Del Monte's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Del Monte trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
Del Monte stands and throws Strong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Strong isn't going anywhere.
Strong is not content to let Del Monte control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong regains half guard.
Strong wants to improve his position but Del Monte is controlling well.
Strong trying to control here.
Strong is looking for a sweep. Del Monte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Del Monte wants to take a breather but Strong is having none of it.
Del Monte thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strong's head.
Del Monte trying to control the action but Strong is working from the bottom.
Strong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Del Monte trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
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 Delgado Strong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Willie Del Monte's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Strong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Del Monte looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Del Monte throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Strong avoids the strikes from the bottom by Del Monte.
Strong scores with a couple of short elbows.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Strong in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Del Monte is trying to improve his position.
Strong lands a decent elbow from side control.
Strong scores with punches from side control.
Delgado Strong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strong content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Del Monte can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Monte wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Strong is working Del Monte over with some ground and pound from side control.
Del Monte can't do much from the bottom here.
Del Monte is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Del Monte is breathing heavily.
Del Monte taking some punishment here, with Strong in his half guard.
Strong lands with a punch from half guard.
Del Monte misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Strong winds up and cracks Del Monte with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Del Monte trying to control here.
Strong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong is trying to control. Del Monte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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. Strong connects with a nice short shot to Del Monte's temple.
Del Monte throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Strong winds up and cracks Del Monte with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Strong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Strong winds up and cracks Del Monte with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Strong winds up and cracks Del Monte with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Del Monte won't allow Strong to pass to mount.
Del Monte has hold of Strong's hands but Strong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strong trying to control the action but Del Monte is working from the bottom.
Del Monte moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Strong is in close to Del Monte's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Strong wants to control from the top but Del Monte keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Monte throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Strong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Del Monte controls Strong momentarily but Strong frees himself.
Strong chips away with some ground and pound.
Del Monte keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Del Monte looking to control.
Strong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Strong is in close to Del Monte's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Strong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strong wants to control from the top but Del Monte keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong lands a couple of digs.
Strong tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Monte is retaining full guard.
Strong throwing strikes but missing.
Strong distracts Del Monte with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Del Monte trying to control the position.
Strong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Del Monte's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Monte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strong cracks Del Monte with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Delgado Strong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Willie Del Monte's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Del Monte clinches but Strong breaks the clinch
and Strong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Strong scoring with some ground and pound.
Del Monte will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Strong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Monte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Monte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strong distracts Del Monte with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Del Monte manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strong manages to get himself to full guard.
Strong trying to control the position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Monte trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
Del Monte wants to pass the guard but Strong is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Del Monte tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Strong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Del Monte's guard.
Strong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Strong throws a big right hand that misses.
Strong scoring with some ground and pound.
Del Monte controls Strong momentarily but Strong frees himself.
Strong trying to control but Del Monte is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Del Monte will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Del Monte controls Strong momentarily but Strong frees himself.
Strong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Del Monte doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Strong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Strong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strong thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Monte trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Strong postures up.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Monte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strong is really struggling to control Del Monte but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Del Monte is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Delgado Strong just wasn't active enough.
Del Monte gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Strong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Strong lands a couple of elbows.
Del Monte has momentary wrist control but Strong slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Strong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong working some strikes from top position.
Del Monte trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Strong trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Monte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strong with a nice head shot there.
Del Monte has momentary wrist control but Strong slips an elbow through the middle.
Del Monte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strong is one step ahead there.
Strong postures up and lands a big shot to Del Monte's brow.
Strong lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Del Monte's head.
Strong works over Del Monte with some ground and pound from guard.
Willie Del Monte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Del Monte throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Delgado Strong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strong 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Delgado Strong!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rakur Marcin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rimmer Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rakur Marcin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rimmer Couture!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Couture.
Marcin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some wild striking there from Couture.
Couture tries to clinch up.
Marcin darts in trying to clinch
and Couture counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Couture controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Couture stands up from Marcin's guard - Couture perhaps looking for a knockout.
Couture drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marcin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Marcin's closed guard. He's half up but Marcin has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Marcin pivots and extends the arm, Couture falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Marcin! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rakur Marcin!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dyron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Thigpen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dyron Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tommy Thigpen's chin.
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217 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dyron Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Thigpen!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Thigpen misses its intended target.
Gracie misses with the combination.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Gracie forces Thigpen back against the cage and clinches.
Thigpen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thigpen dodges an elbow strike from Gracie.
Thigpen is trying to maintain a safe position but Gracie gets an underhook and turns Thigpen into the cage.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Thigpen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Thigpen manages to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Gracie as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie is leaning against Thigpen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracie cracks Thigpen with a nice body shot.
Gracie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Tommy Thigpen has been cut.
Gracie lands an elbow just above Thigpen 's eye.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
Thigpen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie lands a damaging elbow.
Gracie lands a damaging elbow.
Gracie lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Gracie.
Thigpen trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Thigpen's head.
That has opened up Tommy Thigpen's cut even more.
Thigpen prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gracie lands a right hand.
Gracie cracks Thigpen with a nice body shot.
Gracie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Thigpen regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Thigpen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thigpen trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Thigpen is keeping the position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Thigpen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thigpen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thigpen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thigpen!
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Thigpen is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Thigpen slows the pace down.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dyron Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Thigpen's cut.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thigpen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Thigpen's guard.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Thigpen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thigpen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie 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.
Thigpen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie is really struggling to control Thigpen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thigpen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thigpen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Thigpen keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thigpen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thigpen has escaped and now he's on top!
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie wants to sweep here but Thigpen controlling him for the moment.
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 Dyron Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Thigpen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thigpen throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie clinches up with Thigpen and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie missing with knees to the body.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gracie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gracie.
Thigpen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Gracie to work.
Thigpen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Thigpen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice elbow from Gracie.
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
Thigpen avoids a wild elbow strike from Gracie.
Gracie misses with an elbow over the top.
Thigpen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thigpen's defenses.
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
Gracie lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gracie is leaning against Thigpen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracie is trying to drag Thigpen to the mat but Thigpen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thigpen tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tommy Thigpen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thigpen.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thigpen tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie lands with a right to the head.
Gracie lands a damaging elbow.
Thigpen takes a shot to the head.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Thigpen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thigpen backwards.
Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thigpen tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie lands an elbow just above Thigpen 's eye.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gracie.
Gracie gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Thigpen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gracie throws an elbow but misses.
Thigpen stalling in the clinch but Gracie improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a good knee to the midsection. Thigpen won't want to take too many of those.
Thigpen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thigpen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thigpen prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dyron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Thigpen.
Thigpen avoids a wild elbow strike from Gracie.
A right hand to the body from Gracie.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice elbow from Gracie.
Thigpen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thigpen stalling against the cage.
Thigpen misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is stalling here.
A short left from Gracie.
Gracie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thigpen taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Gracie.
Thigpen blocking some punches.
Gracie is stalling here.
Gracie is trying to stall.
Gracie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Thigpen.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thigpen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thigpen throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thigpen as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyron Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dyron Gracie!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey St Claire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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274 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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280 lbs
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey St Claire!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Claire shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed St Claire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams with a poor takedown
and St Claire counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by St Claire.
With the fighters up against the cage, St Claire throws an elbow but misses.
Williams goes for a takedown attempt but St Claire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
St Claire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams gets a takedown into half guard.
Williams trying to control from St Claire's half guard. St Claire has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Williams wants to pass the guard but St Claire is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
St Claire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
St Claire keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
St Claire lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Williams!
St Claire content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Williams is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
St Claire tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
Williams wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
St Claire trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Claire content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that St Claire has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Casey St Claire was stalling too much, according to the referee.
St Claire clinches up with Williams and pushes him back against the cage.
Williams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. St Claire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Claire misses with the head strike.
St Claire lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Williams is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
St Claire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
St Claire pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Claire gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Williams goes for a takedown attempt but St Claire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Williams is breathing heavily.
St Claire tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
St Claire throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from St Claire misses.
St Claire has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as St Claire holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Casey St Claire will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sloppy strikes from St Claire. Those never looked like landing.
St Claire wants to clinch but Williams slips to the side
and Williams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williams.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
St Claire trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
St Claire keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Claire is keeping the position for now.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but St Claire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams trying to move into half guard but instead St Claire has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Claire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Claire looking to pass the guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing St Claire from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St Claire.
St Claire tries to clinch up
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but St Claire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
St Claire moves into full guard.
St Claire managing to control the position.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but St Claire is retaining full guard.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
St Claire trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
St Claire keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
St Claire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Claire throws a nice outside leg kick.
St Claire closes the distance looking to clinch
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into side control. St Claire won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and St Claire works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Williams is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and St Claire reverses the position - he's now on top in Williams's guard.
St Claire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
St Claire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Williams is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, St Claire asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Williams dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by St Claire.
Jamal Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
St Claire scores with a body shot.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Claire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St Claire has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in St Claire's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Claire is keeping the position for now.
Jamal Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
St Claire has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Williams thows a big elbow that misses.
St Claire keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Williams postures up.
St Claire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but St Claire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
St Claire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams wants to stand up but St Claire is controlling him.
St Claire sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
St Claire scores with a nice strike.
St Claire darts in trying to clinch
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
St Claire keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
St Claire trying to control from the bottom.
Williams passes to full mount!
Williams looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams raining down shots from the mount!
Williams throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
St Claire manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by St Claire, under a barage of strikes from Williams.
Williams working St Claire over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams with the ground and pound but St Claire uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Williams trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but St Claire manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
St Claire trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Williams!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
39% |
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