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VFC 116: Ellis vs. Dance PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Hurt!
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, Josh Massey!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massey doesn't manage to clinch there - Hurt circles away.
Hurt lands a nice hook to Massey's body. Massey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hurt lands with a good body shot.
Hurt throws a series of punches but Massey avoids them all with ease.
Massey fails with a takedown attempt.
Hurt keeps the fight on the outside.
Hurt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Massey's calf.
Massey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hurt circles away.
Hurt misses with the combination.
Hurt lands a jab to Massey's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurt misses with a double jab.
Massey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Massey tries to clinch up but Hurt circles away and keeps his distance.
Massey moves in looking to clinch but Hurt pushes him off.
Hurt throws a right and a left that Massey avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Massey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hurt misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Hurt. No joy for Massey on that attempt.
William Hurt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Massey.
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.
Hurt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Massey tries to clinch up but Hurt circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hurt. That's going to slow Massey down.
Hurt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hurt lands with a shot to the body.
Hurt swings for the body but Massey moves out of range.
Massey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Massey doesn't manage to clinch there - Hurt circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Massey. No joy for Hurt on that attempt.
Hurt swings for the body but Massey moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Hurt.
Massey pushes Hurt up against the cage in a clinch.
Hurt manages to break the clinch.
Hurt is looking to wear down Massey with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hurt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hurt swings for the body but Massey moves out of range.
Massey closes the distance and clinches.
Massey looking for a takedown.
Hurt breaks from the clinch.
Massey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hurt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey misses with a body shot
and Hurt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Massey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hurt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Massey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hurt counters with a nice body shot.
Massey tries for a takedown but Hurt circles away easily
and Hurt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Massey looks gassed!
Hurt misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Hurt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Massey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hurt lands a nice hook to Massey's body. Massey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hurt throws a series of punches but Massey moves out of range.
Massey has his takedown stuffed
and Hurt counters with a stiff right hand.
Hurt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hurt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Massey avoids it really well and circles away.
Massey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hurt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hurt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hurt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hurt throws a right hand that Massey ducks under and follows up with a left that Massey also avoids with ease.
Massey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hurt counters with a leg kick.
Massey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hurt loads up on a big right hand but Massey slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Hurt as he connects with a hook.
Hurt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Massey is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hurt is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Massey.
Hurt lands with a good body shot.
Hurt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hurt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
William Hurt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hurt lands with an uppercut that bounces Massey off the cage and back into rage.
Massey tries to clinch
and Hurt counters with a right hand to the body.
Hurt connects with a body shot.
No luck for Hurt with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hurt makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Massey really felt that one!
Massey is breathing heavily.
Massey stuffs the takedown attempt from Hurt. Hurt gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Hurt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hurt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Massey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hurt is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hurt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hurt stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Hurt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hurt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Massey tries to avoid it but Hurt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Massey to the ground. Massey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hurt stuffs the takedown.
Hurt's corner calls for a 1-2. Hurt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Massey doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hurt counters with a series of strikes. Massey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hurt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hurt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hurt sprawls well. Hurt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Massey gets slowly back to his feet.
William Hurt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Massey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurt lands a leg kick that knocks Massey off balance momentarily.
Massey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Massey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hurt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hurt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hurt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Massey darts in trying to clinch
letting Hurt counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey lands with a nice combination. Hurt backs away looking to recover.
Massey darts in trying to clinch
and Hurt counters with a right hand to the body.
Hurt throws a body punch but Massey moves out of range.
Massey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Massey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurt throws a right hand that Massey ducks under and follows up with a left that Massey also avoids with ease.
Massey is looking to land body kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hurt. That's going to slow Massey down.
Massey closes the distance but Hurt moves to the side
and Hurt counters with a one-two to the body.
Hurt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Massey tries to clinch but Hurt moves away
and Hurt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hurt misses with a body shot.
Hurt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
William Hurt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hurt trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Massey throws a strike but Hurt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Josh Massey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Massey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Hurt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hurt, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Hurt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Loose Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loose Cannon has chosen Empire State of Mind as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrey Nazarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Loose Cannon!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazarov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nazarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarov jabs Loose Cannon right on the nose. Loose Cannon blinks but takes it well.
Nazarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loose Cannon misses the body punch
and Loose Cannon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loose Cannon ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Loose Cannon misses with a looping right.
Loose Cannon ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Loose Cannon moves to clinch but Nazarov breaks away
and Nazarov counters with a stiff right hand.
Loose Cannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Loose Cannon lands a left and a right that send Nazarov crashing to the mat, dazed. Loose Cannon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Andrey Nazarov has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loose Cannon blocks a jab.
Loose Cannon cracks Nazarov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nazarov falls backwards against the cage. Loose Cannon follows up with more strikes that drop Nazarov to his knees. Loose Cannon keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nazarov! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Loose Cannon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lions Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Bob Marley - Smoke Two Joints as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lions Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rio Gracie!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Head as Gracie shoots in.
Head misses with a looping left.
Head misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Head avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Lions Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Head gets back to half guard.
Head is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie looks to land a strike but Head avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Head is on top in guard.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Head defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Head uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lions Head dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Head throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Head sprawls well.
Lions Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Gracie.
Head with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Head throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lions Head is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Head throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
It looks like Rio Gracie has been cut.
Rio Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Head misses.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Head scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie moves out of range as Head strikes.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
A combination from Head does no damage.
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Lions Head is winning the standup battle so far.
Head lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Head circles away.
Head pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Head misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lions Head dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rio Gracie's cut.
That's time! Head's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Head misses with a looping left.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Head sprawls well. Head wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head drops Gracie with a left and a right! Oh, Gracie is hurt - Head dives into side control looking to finish!
Head has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie!
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Head has a good base and remains in mount.
Head get's back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gracie to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gracie looks to clinch but Head throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gracie taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lions Head!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bart Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Chapel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chapel has chosen Madsen - Nitro as his entrance music. Trent Chapel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bart Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trent Chapel!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin keeps the fight on the outside.
Chapel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffin throws the left hand but Chapel avoids the punch easily.
Chapel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chapel dodges the punch combination from Griffin.
Chapel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chapel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Griffin thinking.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Chapel lands with a good body shot.
Bart Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Chapel.
Chapel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chapel drops his shoulder and cracks Griffin with a huge uppercut! Griffin goes down! Can Chapel finish him?
Griffin is rocked!
It looks like Bart Griffin has been cut.
Chapel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oh Griffin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chapel slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Chapel 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.
Griffin seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chapel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Griffin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Trent Chapel.
Chapel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Griffin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Griffin throws a lazy right hand but Chapel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chapel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffin.
Chapel scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapel stuns Griffin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chapel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Griffin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Griffin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chapel steps in with a hook that catches Griffin right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Chapel follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Griffin looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Chapel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Hargh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hargh has chosen Dominant view as his entrance music. Ken Hargh told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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173 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Robson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Hargh !
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson tries to clinch there but Hargh circles away.
Hargh blocks a jab.
Hargh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robson's head.
Hargh misses with a series of wild punches.
Hargh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hargh misses with a series of wild punches.
Robson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A lazy left from Hargh finds it's target.
A jab from Hargh does it's job there.
Robson throws a right hand that Hargh ducks under and follows up with a left that Hargh also avoids with ease.
Robson connects with a leg kick. Hargh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hargh slips under a jab.
Hargh scores with a jab to the body.
Hargh lands a right hook to the body.
Robson throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Hargh counter with a right hand.
Hargh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Sloppy strikes there by Hargh .
Hargh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hargh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hargh tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson regains half guard.
Robson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hargh .
Robson is defending against the submission attempts here by Hargh .
Robson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hargh .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robson is not content to let Hargh control the position.
Hargh wants to pass the guard but Robson is defending well.
Robson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hargh is thwarting Robson's attempts to control the position.
Robson wants to improve his position but Hargh is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hargh is looking to advance position but Robson won't allow it.
Hargh is working for a kimura but Robson is defending it quite comfortably.
Hargh trying to pass the guard but Robson defending well.
Robson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hargh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Robson wants to control but Hargh passes into side.
Hargh wants to control but Robson is keeping him busy.
Hargh passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Robson!
Hargh with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hargh trying to control but Robson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Hargh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Robson misses with a combination
and Hargh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robson misses with a looping left.
Hargh lands a two punch combo.
Robson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robson throws a lazy right hand but Hargh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hargh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Robson on the side of the head.
Hargh lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Robson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hargh throws a series of strikes that have Robson backpedaling.
Robson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hargh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hargh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hargh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gabriel Robson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robson wants to clinch.
Hargh goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hargh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Robson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hargh to score with a decent uppercut.
Hargh lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hargh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson motions for Hargh to come forward. Robson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robson tries to work over Hargh 's front leg with a kick but Hargh checks it.
Robson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hargh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robson.
Hargh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robson cracks the inside of Hargh 's front leg.
Hargh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hargh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hargh trying to mount his opponent but Robson defends it.
Hargh passes to side control.
Hargh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Robson is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson is not content to let Hargh control the position.
Hargh wants to control for a moment but Robson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hargh seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hargh is trying to control the action in half guard but Robson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Robson gets back to full guard.
Robson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hargh is aware though and is defending well.
Hargh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hargh controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robson holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hargh trying to control the position from guard on top but Robson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hargh 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ken Hargh was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hargh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hargh somewhat.
Robson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hargh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hargh is looking to advance position but Robson won't allow it.
Hargh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hargh is trying to control the action in half guard but Robson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Hargh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Robson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Robson throws a leg kick
and Hargh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hargh cracks Robson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab from Hargh .
Hargh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Robson. Those never looked like landing.
Hargh connects with a right hand. Robson shakes it off.
Hargh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hargh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hargh scores with a decent looking hook.
Hargh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Robson checks the leg kick.
Robson misses with a combination
and Hargh counters with a nice uppercut.
Robson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ken Hargh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hargh throws out a powerful jab.
Robson misses with a straight left.
Robson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hargh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robson's head.
Hargh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robson throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hargh lands an overhand right.
Robson moves into range and clinches up with Hargh .
Robson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hargh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Hargh tries to pull guard but Robson won't allow it.
Hargh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Robson walks away with a smile on his face. Hargh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hargh jabs Robson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hargh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson tries to move into range but Hargh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Robson misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Hargh . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hargh .
Hargh scores with a hook to the body. Robson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hargh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hargh stalks Robson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robson's face. Robson staggers backwards, shaken.
Hargh pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Robson back to the cage. Hargh follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hargh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hargh has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Hargh there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hargh controlling the position easily from mount.
Hargh unloading with bombs!
Hargh trying to control but Robson is having none of it.
Robson has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Hargh 's lack of action.
Robson trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hargh is looking to take a break and control but Robson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gabriel Robson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hargh frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hargh goes for an armbar but Robson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Robson.
Hargh lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Robson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hargh dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson is just holding on here. Hargh manages to take his back.
Hargh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hargh has got his arm under Robson's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Robson has spun round into Hargh 's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Hargh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hargh winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Hargh !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Furstenfeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Drabek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Furstenfeld comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - No More Sorrow. Drabek has chosen Imagine as his entrance music. Jeff Drabek will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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265 lbs
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21
280 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Furstenfeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Drabek!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furstenfeld smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jeff Drabek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furstenfeld displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drabek throws out the jab.
Furstenfeld moves out of range as Drabek strikes.
Furstenfeld checks a leg kick.
Drabek tries to land a front kick but Furstenfeld steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Furstenfeld tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drabek walks into a left hand.
Furstenfeld bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Drabek shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Drabek showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furstenfeld looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furstenfeld is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drabek pulls his head out easily.
Furstenfeld is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drabek pulls his head out easily.
Drabek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Furstenfeld has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drabek is working away from the top position though.
Drabek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Furstenfeld is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Furstenfeld landing a few short strikes.
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.
Furstenfeld wants to get back to full guard.
Drabek tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Furstenfeld might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drabek slips a nice elbow through Furstenfeld's hands, connecting with Furstenfeld's forehead.
Drabek sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Furstenfeld moves into full guard.
Drabek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Furstenfeld is trying to control the position but Drabek postures up.
Drabek working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furstenfeld looking to control.
Drabek throws a big right hand that misses.
Furstenfeld bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drabek's guard.
Furstenfeld drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drabek manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Furstenfeld has Drabek in his guard.
Drabek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drabek content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drabek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drabek looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Furstenfeld throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drabek trying to control the position from guard on top but Furstenfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furstenfeld is looking for a triangle but Drabek pushes his legs off easily.
Furstenfeld looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Drabek will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No luck for Drabek with that takedown attempt.
Furstenfeld defending well as Drabek loads up on a big left hand.
Furstenfeld scores a takedown into full mount!
Furstenfeld wants to control the pace but Drabek is squirming around nicely.
Drabek tries to reverse the position but Furstenfeld maintains control.
Furstenfeld trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drabek working to try and regain half guard.
Furstenfeld goes for an armbar but Drabek turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Drabek.
Furstenfeld has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Drabek 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 Furstenfeld.
Drabek moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Drabek postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furstenfeld is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Drabek seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Furstenfeld parries the strikes from Drabek easily there. Drabek is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Furstenfeld to escape.
Furstenfeld sneaks back into half guard.
Furstenfeld is looking for a sweep. Drabek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drabek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Drabek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Furstenfeld throws a strike from the bottom but Drabek passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Furstenfeld's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drabek working the body and head with strikes.
Furstenfeld is looking to regain half guard here but Drabek keeps moving and retains side control.
Drabek landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furstenfeld is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Drabek off and has taken his back!
Drabek wants to control his opponent's hands but Furstenfeld gets his hands free.
Drabek prevents Furstenfeld from getting a body triangle.
Drabek is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furstenfeld punches the canvas rather than the man.
Furstenfeld is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Drabek knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Drabek for a finish.
Furstenfeld keeps control of the position as Drabek tries to break free.
Furstenfeld punches the canvas rather than the man.
I really don't envy Drabek right now.
Furstenfeld tries to get the hooks in deep but Drabek pushed the leg off.
Furstenfeld tightening his grip on Drabek, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeff Drabek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Drabek throws a nice looking combination but Furstenfeld bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drabek has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drabek there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Drabek. That snapped Furstenfeld's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drabek drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Furstenfeld looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drabek is one step ahead there.
Furstenfeld avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drabek content to stall in guard here.
Drabek trying to control the position from guard on top but Furstenfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furstenfeld looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeff Drabek was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Furstenfeld looks to throw the jab but Drabek is out of range.
Drabek throws the left hand but Furstenfeld avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Drabek throws a hook but Furstenfeld blocks it.
Drabek looks to land a left hand but Furstenfeld moved out of range nicely.
Drabek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Furstenfeld.
Drabek has his takedown stuffed
and Furstenfeld counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Furstenfeld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drabek manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Furstenfeld keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Charlie Furstenfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drabek lands a heavy elbow.
Furstenfeld is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drabek lands a big elbow.
Jeff Drabek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Furstenfeld gets back to half guard.
Drabek wants to get back to his feet.
Drabek seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Furstenfeld does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jeff Drabek has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drabek is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Furstenfeld is refusing to be controlled, as Drabek sits in half guard.
Furstenfeld is trying to maintain the position but Drabek is very close to passing his half guard.
Drabek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Furstenfeld tries to roll over but Drabek keeps him under control.
Drabek passes into side control, despite Furstenfeld's attempt to control the position.
Drabek landing a few strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Drabek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Drabek winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Drabek!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunny Ynnub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hatfield might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Flirtin With Disaster. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
178 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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26
177 lbs
10 - 0 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hannibal Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bunny Ynnub!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ynnub has a takedown stuffed.
Ynnub lands an overhand right.
Hatfield cracks Ynnub with an open hand slap.
A lazy left from Ynnub finds it's target.
Hatfield lands with a cross.
Hatfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hatfield tries to clinch but Ynnub moves out of range.
Hatfield scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ynnub tries for a takedown but Hatfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hatfield has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Hatfield misses.
Ynnub throws a body punch but Hatfield moves out of range.
Ynnub lands with a good body shot.
Ynnub throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ynnub throws the left hand but Hatfield avoids the punch easily.
Ynnub misses with a body shot.
Ynnub tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hatfield counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ynnub shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hatfield as he avoids it easily.
Hannibal Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Ynnub.
Ynnub doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ynnub takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hatfield clobbers Ynnub with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ynnub lands a slapping body shot.
Hatfield fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ynnub has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ynnub gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hatfield holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ynnub drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ynnub tries to stall but Hatfield uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ynnub goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hatfield prevents it.
Hatfield trying to land knees to the body.
Ynnub wants a takedown but no success here.
Hatfield lands a nice elbow.
Ynnub looking for a takedown.
Ynnub breaks the clinch.
Jab by Hatfield.
Ynnub swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hatfield counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ynnub thinking.
Ynnub doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hatfield decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ynnub's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield stands up over Ynnub, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hatfield looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hatfield throws a strike but Ynnub rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hatfield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Hatfield dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ynnub keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Ynnub shoots in looking for a takedown. Hatfield tries to sprawl out of it but Ynnub keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hatfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ynnub tries to clinch
and Hatfield counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Hatfield does no damage.
Hatfield is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ynnub misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hatfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ynnub walks into a stiff left hand from Hatfield.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield lands with a right hand.
Hatfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ynnub.
Hatfield pushes Ynnub up against the cage in a clinch.
Hatfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ynnub.
Hatfield with a knee to the head.
Ynnub has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hatfield is trying to keep an underhook but Ynnub manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ynnub wants to take a breather but Hatfield is having none of it.
Ynnub missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hatfield tries to get to full guard but Ynnub has control of the leg.
Hatfield is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ynnub jumps into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub trying to control the position but Hatfield is working away.
Hatfield is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ynnub off and has taken his back!
Hatfield misses with punches from the back.
Ynnub covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Ynnub looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hatfield.
Ynnub avoids the strikes from Hatfield.
Ynnub covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hatfield throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Ynnub is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hatfield is trying to control but Ynnub is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Ynnub is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hatfield avoids the attempt from Ynnub to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ynnub wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hatfield.
Hatfield fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Hatfield dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ynnub tries for a takedown but Hatfield circles away easily
and Hatfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ynnub throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hatfield avoids the body shot from Ynnub.
Hatfield slips under a jab from Ynnub.
Hatfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ynnub throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hatfield counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ynnub closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hatfield circles away.
Ynnub dives in and grabs Hatfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hatfield pushes down on Ynnub's head and hops out.
Hannibal Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunny Ynnub.
Hatfield fails to land the takedown.
Hatfield gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ynnub trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ynnub defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hatfield working for a triangle but Ynnub defends it easily.
Ynnub throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hatfield is pulling down on Ynnub's head. It's preventing any offense from Ynnub, at least for the moment.
Ynnub pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hatfield is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub throwing strikes from guard but Hatfield blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hatfield keeping moving, preventing Ynnub from controlling successfully.
Hannibal Hatfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bunny Ynnub hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ynnub is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hatfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ynnub misses with a hook to the body
enabling Hatfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Hatfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ynnub throws a shot from downtown. Hatfield moves away and avoids it.
Ynnub showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hatfield.
Bunny Ynnub has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ynnub lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bunny Ynnub.
Well Hatfield has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hannibal Hatfield!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Al Kaholic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Dignam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Kaholic comes to the cage accompanied by Cant Be Touched. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dignam's choice of entrance music: Nine Inch Nails - The Hand That Feeds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
268 lbs
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24
289 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Good low kicks
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Al Al Kaholic !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Dignam!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dignam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al Kaholic . That did some damage!
Dignam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Al Kaholic was well out of range. Poor timing from Dignam.
Dignam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Kaholic .
A jab lands there for Dignam.
Dignam misses with a wild body shot.
Dignam throws a hook but Al Kaholic blocks it.
Dignam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al Kaholic circles away quickly and effectively.
Al Kaholic slips under a jab from Dignam.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dignam.
Al Kaholic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Al Kaholic moves out of range as Dignam strikes.
Dignam thows a body shot but no joy.
Al Kaholic scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Tyler Dignam has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dignam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Al Kaholic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dignam.
Dignam swings for the body but Al Kaholic moves out of range.
Al Kaholic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dignam.
Dignam misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Al Kaholic .
Dignam looks to throw the jab but Al Kaholic is out of range.
Dignam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Al Kaholic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Dignam misses.
Dignam tries to close the distance and clinch but Al Kaholic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dignam tests Al Kaholic 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dignam feints and then cracks Al Kaholic 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al Kaholic down.
Tyler Dignam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dignam scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dignam lands a slapping body shot.
Dignam swings for the body but Al Kaholic moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dignam.
Dignam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Kaholic .
Some wild striking there from Al Kaholic .
Dignam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dignam scores with a jab to the body.
Al Kaholic misses with a looping right.
Al Kaholic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dignam connects with a body shot.
Al Kaholic misses with a shot to the body
and Dignam makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dignam doesn't manage to clinch there - Al Kaholic circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Kaholic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dignam if he has to take too many more of those.
Dignam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Al Kaholic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al Kaholic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
A head kick misses from Al Kaholic .
Dignam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Al Kaholic tries to clinch but Dignam moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dignam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dignam throws a shot from downtown. Al Kaholic moves away and avoids it.
Al Kaholic swats away the attempt to clinch by Dignam.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Al Kaholic .
Dignam throws a sloppy body shot
and Al Kaholic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dignam misses with a looping left.
Dignam throws a lazy right hand but Al Kaholic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dignam turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dignam fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dignam. Al Kaholic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dignam misses with a shot to the body
and Al Kaholic counters with an inside leg kick.
Dignam looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Al Kaholic thumps Dignam with a low kick.
Tyler Dignam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Kaholic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Kaholic throws a head kick that Dignam semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Al Kaholic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Dignam's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Al Kaholic connects with the punch.
Al Kaholic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dignam's sensitive parts.
Al Kaholic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Al Kaholic lands a leg kick that knocks Dignam off balance momentarily.
Al Kaholic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dignam at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Kaholic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from Dignam misses
and Al Kaholic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Al Kaholic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dignam moves away.
Al Kaholic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Dignam counter with a right hand.
Dignam is breathing heavily.
Al Kaholic connects with a single shot there.
Al Kaholic shoots in for a double leg but Dignam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dignam takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Al Kaholic clinches.
Dignam misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Al Kaholic as the two fighters clinch.
Dignam throws a head punch that misses.
Al Kaholic manages to break the clinch.
Dignam misses with a hook to the body
and Al Kaholic counters with a thumping low kick.
Al Al Kaholic is winning the standup battle so far.
Dignam throws a shot from downtown. Al Kaholic moves away and avoids it.
Dignam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Al Kaholic counters with a body kick.
Dignam walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Al Kaholic scores with a push kick.
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!
Al Kaholic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Al Kaholic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Kaholic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dignam can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Kaholic throws a leg kick but Dignam checks it.
Al Kaholic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dignam is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Al Kaholic rather than just go for the knockout.
Good leg kick by Al Kaholic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice uppercut there from Al Kaholic .
No luck with that takedown attempt from Al Kaholic .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Al Kaholic . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Al Kaholic scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Al Kaholic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Al Kaholic . Beautiful body shot.
Dignam blocks a head kick by Al Kaholic .
Al Kaholic lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Kaholic throws a leg kick
enabling Dignam to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Kaholic scores with a kick to the body.
Dignam misses with a body punch
and Al Kaholic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Al Kaholic is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dignam crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Al Kaholic - the referee stops the clock and Dignam gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Al Kaholic . Dignam manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Al Kaholic throws a low kick but Dignam moves out of range easily.
Al Kaholic cracks Dignam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Al Kaholic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dignam misses with a hook to the body
and Al Kaholic counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dignam is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dignam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Al Kaholic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Kaholic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Kaholic scores with a one two! Dignam had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Al Kaholic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dignam manages to avoid it.
Dignam gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dignam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dignam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Al Kaholic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dignam really felt that one!
Dignam takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dignam takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Al Kaholic lands with an uppercut that bounces Dignam off the cage and back into rage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dignam throws a lazy body kick
and Al Kaholic counters with a good low kick that Dignam was not able to check.
Al Kaholic throws a low kick, looking for Dignam's leg but Dignam calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Al Kaholic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Dignam's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dignam throws a lazy right hand but Al Kaholic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dignam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Kaholic .
Al Kaholic looks to land a right hand but Dignam moved out of range.
A shot to the body from Dignam misses
and Al Kaholic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dignam really felt that one!
Al Kaholic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dignam.
Al Kaholic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Kaholic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dignam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dignam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Kaholic looks to land a combination. Dignam sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dignam misses with a body shot
and Al Kaholic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dignam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Kaholic is looking to slow Dignam down with leg kicks.
Al Kaholic thuds his right hand into Dignam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Kaholic cracks a nice hook into Dignam's ribs.
Al Kaholic cracks Dignam with an open hand slap.
Dignam misses with a shot to the body
and Al Kaholic counters with a good low kick that Dignam was not able to check.
Al Kaholic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Al Kaholic , right into the meat.
Al Kaholic with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Al Kaholic .
Al Kaholic throws a body kick that misses.
Dignam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Al Kaholic tenderised Dignam's leg. Dignam is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for Al Kaholic , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Al Kaholic cracks a nice hook into Dignam's ribs.
Dignam has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al Kaholic .
Al Kaholic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Al Kaholic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dignam moves away.
Al Kaholic moves out of range of the strikes.
Dignam on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Al Kaholic closes the distance and pushes Dignam back into the cage.
Al Kaholic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Al Kaholic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dignam.
Dignam tries to work over Al Kaholic 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al Kaholic lands a body shot.
Al Kaholic crunches a lovely knee into Dignam's ribcage.
Dignam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Kaholic digs a right hand into Dignam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dignam's gas tank.
Dignam's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al Kaholic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dignam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Kaholic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dignam blocks an uppercut.
Dignam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al Kaholic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Al Kaholic pushes Dignam back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Al Kaholic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al Kaholic looking to throw knees to the head but Dignam is blocking nicely.
Al Kaholic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Kaholic .
Al Al Kaholic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Al Kaholic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dignam is defending well for now.
Al Kaholic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dignam blocks it with crossed arms.
Dignam misses with a body punch.
Dignam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Kaholic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dignam can't find room to land a body shot as Al Kaholic controls the action.
Dignam can't find room to land a body shot as Al Kaholic controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dignam.
Dignam can't find room to land a body shot as Al Kaholic controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Kaholic lands a hook that snaps the head of Dignam backwards.
A knee to the head by Al Kaholic .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Kaholic .
Al Kaholic lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Kaholic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dignam.
Al Kaholic trying to land knees to the body.
Al Kaholic wants to break free but Dignam has control.
Al Kaholic lands a nice uppercut.
Tyler Dignam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dignam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Al Kaholic backwards.
Dignam misses with the head strike.
Dignam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Al Kaholic .
Al Kaholic has a couple of punches blocked by Dignam.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dignam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dignam looking to slow down the pace here.
Al Kaholic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dignam.
Dignam lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Al Kaholic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Al Kaholic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:25
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Al Kaholic !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Dance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis comes into the arena with Avril Lavigne - Hot blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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15 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Dance!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dance moves away from the strike by Ellis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellis. Dance does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ellis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dance fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ellis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dance shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ellis is trying to defend but Dance finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ellis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dance seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ellis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ellis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dance throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ellis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dance thows a big elbow that misses.
Dance has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ellis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ellis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dance keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dance tries to hold on but Ellis postures up.
Dance is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dance tries to hold on but Ellis pushes him away.
Dance is squirming around, avoiding Ellis's attempts to control the action.
Dance regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dance is looking for a sweep. Ellis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dance makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dance.
Ellis wants to stand but Dance has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dance is trying to keep Ellis in close.
Ellis stopping the sweep attempt from Dance.
Ellis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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.
Dance moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dance looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ellis is one step ahead there.
Dance working a defensive guard here.
Ellis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dance 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dance pulls Ellis in to control the position.
Dance keeping moving, preventing Ellis from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bill Dance will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ellis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dance was well out of range. Poor timing from Ellis.
Dance moves away from the strike by Ellis.
Ellis missing with a left hand there. Dance was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ellis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dance is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ellis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dance moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis throws a hook to the side of Dance's head but Dance sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ellis throws an overhand right that lands on Dance's shoulder, as Dance tries to avoid the shot.
Ellis throws a body punch but Dance moves out of range.
Bill Dance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dance looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dance looks to land a strike but Ellis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dance stopping the sweep attempt from Ellis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis keeping moving, preventing Dance from controlling successfully.
Ellis pulls Dance in close to prevent any damage.
Dance controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dance throwing strikes from guard but Ellis blocks nicely.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dance trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dance thows a big elbow that misses.
Dance missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dance throwing strikes but missing.
Dance is looking to work some ground and pound but Ellis has wrist control.
Dance distracts Ellis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dance is looking to work some ground and pound but Ellis has wrist control.
Dance wants to control from the top but Ellis keeps moving.
Ellis controls Dance momentarily but Dance frees himself.
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.
Ellis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dance loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dance throwing strikes from guard but Ellis blocks nicely.
Dance is looking to work some ground and pound but Ellis has wrist control.
Dance postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ellis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dance can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Dance 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.
Dance throws a body punch but Ellis moves out of range.
Dance ducks under a wild hook from Ellis.
Ellis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dance counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ellis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dance changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ellis tries to avoid it but Dance manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ellis to the ground. Ellis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ellis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis throws a hook to the side of Dance's head but Dance sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ellis looks to throw the jab but Dance is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dance looks to score with a jab to the body but Ellis is just out of range.
Dance shoots in and drives through. Ellis sprawls well.
Anthony Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Dance.
Ellis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ellis throws a body punch but Dance moves out of range.
Ellis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ellis tries to clinch but Dance is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ellis.
Ellis throws a shot to the body.
Ellis is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ellis.
Ellis lands a nice shot that snaps Dance's head back.
Ellis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ellis misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis looks to score with a jab to the body but Dance is just out of range.
Ellis throws a hook but Dance avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Dance misses.
Ellis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ellis.
Ellis throws the left hand but Dance avoids the punch easily.
Ellis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dance moves out of range as Ellis throws a body kick.
Ellis connects with an inside leg kick.
Ellis dodges the punch combination from Dance.
Ellis throws a leg kick but Dance checks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ellis misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellis. Dance does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ellis clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ellis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ellis takes a swing at Dance's ribcage but misses.
Ellis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dance was well out of range. Poor timing from Ellis.
Ellis looks to score with a jab to the body but Dance is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dance lands with a straight right. Ellis didn't see that one coming.
Ellis lands the left hand.
Anthony Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dance throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dance shoots in but no luck this time.
Ellis connects with a nice looking jab.
Ellis misses with a jab to the body
and Dance makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ellis takes a swing at Dance's ribcage but misses.
Ellis throws out a loose jab but Dance uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ellis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ellis thows a body shot but no joy.
Ellis scores with a nice head shot.
Ellis leaves Dance with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ellis misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Dance is predictable there
and Ellis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dance cracks Ellis with a good jab.
Ellis tries to clinch there but Dance circles away.
Dance on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ellis moves in looking to clinch but Dance pushes him off.
Ellis throws a looping overhand right but Dance ducks down to avoid it.
Dance lands a jab to Ellis's midsection.
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.
Dance looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ellis is fending him off so far but Dance persists. Nope, Ellis circles away and we're back to standing.
Anthony Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Dance.
A jab from Ellis misses.
Dance drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dance lands a couple of digs.
Ellis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dance accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellis is controlling Dance's posture.
Dance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ellis is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bill Dance will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Ellis swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dance counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dance looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dance not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dance looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dance works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ellis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellis is bucking up trying to escape but Dance cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dance lands a big shot there that rocks Ellis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dance punching from mount but Ellis doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ellis is squirming around, avoiding Dance's attempts to control the action.
Ellis is trying desperately to improve position.
Ellis is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis wants to hold on but Dance pushes him away.
Bill Dance has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dance trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dance is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dance lands with some strikes.
Dance thowing shots but they're missing.
Dance throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ellis holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dance tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dance looking to finish Ellis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ellis!
Dance wants to control the pace but Ellis is squirming around nicely.
Ellis tries to hold on but Dance postures up.
A nice elbow there by Dance.
Ellis holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dance tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dance with good strikes from the mount here!
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!
Dance tries to control but Ellis wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellis avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dance.
Dance unloads with some shots from mount but Ellis bucks and avoids them well.
Dance controlling from mount.
Ellis takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Anthony Ellis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dance with shots to the head and body - Ellis looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Dance comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dance has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 45:49
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 45:49
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Dance!
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