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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Berdo Haaasik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berdo Haaasik could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vitor Alves's chin.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Berdo Haaasik! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitor Alves! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Haaasik circles away. Alves checks the leg kick. Alves feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Haaasik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Alves trying to move into half guard but instead Haaasik has managed to sweep! Alves has an active guard here but Haaasik has managed to pass into half guard.
Haaasik is trying to control the action in half guard but Alves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Alves wants to sweep but Haaasik has passed to side control! Alves is looking to regain half guard here but Haaasik keeps moving and retains side control. Haaasik working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Haaasik trying to control the position but Alves is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haaasik decides to stand up, so the ref orders Alves to his feet. Haaasik fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alves checks it well. No joy there for Haaasik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alves wants to clinch up but Haaasik keeps it at a distance. Berdo Haaasik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Alves seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Haaasik shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Alves is backing up but Haaasik catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Alves covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Haaasik Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Berdo Haaasik!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master Bates will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Tyson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Master Bates! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bates looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bates wants to clinch up but Tyson keeps it at a distance. Bates tries to keep at a distance but Tyson has taken the fight into the clinch. Bates can't find room to land a body shot as Tyson controls the action.
Bates stops a takedown attempt from Tyson.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bates shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson as he avoids it easily. Bates takes a swing at Tyson's ribcage but misses. Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Bates.
Bates throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range. Excellent takedown into side control there by Tyson. Bates looks gassed! Tyson slows the pace down. Tyson lands a few punches from side control. Check out the look on Tyson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bates on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Tyson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Bates takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tyson scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bates taking a bit of punishment here - Tyson scoring with strikes. Tyson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Tyson working the head with strikes. Bates is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tyson connects with a decent elbow. Tyson scoring with punches from side control. Tyson lands a nice forearm strike. Bates stops Tyson from passing to mount. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bates can do anything to dispel that myth. Bates takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. You can see the frustration on Bates's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Tyson working the body and head with strikes. Tyson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. A lull in the action here. Tyson scores with a couple of short elbows. Bates is not in a great position here, taking some shots. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tyson scores with punches from side control. Tyson decides to take the fight back to the feet. Bates swinging wilding here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bates falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tyson moves into the clinch. A short right from Bates on the inside. Bates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson looking for a takedown. Tyson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bates pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tyson has picked Bates up - he's going for a ride! Tyson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Bates wants to control but Tyson is keeping busy and won't allow it. Tyson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bates wants to get back to his feet. Bates trying to control from the bottom.
Bates keeping control of the position. Bates is looking for a sweep. Tyson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Bates is looking to escape. Bates has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tyson is working away from the top position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Bates lands a jab to the head.
Master Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyson has a takedown stuffed. Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Bates.
Tyson gets a takedown into half guard. Bates on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Tyson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Tyson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Bates darts in trying to clinch and Tyson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bates's guard. Tyson stands and steps away. Bates gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Bates tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bates misses with a double jab
and Tyson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tyson. 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! Tyson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Tyson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bates working a defensive guard here.
Tyson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Tyson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Tyson gets to his feet - Bates follows without any prompting. Tyson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Tyson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Tyson scoring with strikes but Bates is staying in there. Tyson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Tyson working Bates over with strikes here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tyson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bates can't escape the position.
Tyson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bates tries to get back to half guard but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Tyson dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bates closes the distance looking to clinch and Tyson counters with a nice double leg into guard. Tyson with a flurry of punches that miss. Bates tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bates is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Tyson won't allow Bates to sweep him here. Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tyson wanted to stand there but Bates had control of the position. Bates uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bates tries to clinch and Tyson counters with a single leg into guard. Bates didn't expect that. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Tyson tries to free his leg and advance position but Bates is retaining full guard. Jack Tyson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bates uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tyson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bates is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Bates pressing his opponent against the cage. Bates fails to pull guard.
Tyson is pressed up against the cage. Bates has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tyson down to the mat. Tyson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Bates closes the distance but Tyson moves to the side and Tyson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tyson. Tyson wants a takedown.
Bates breaks the clinch.
Bates swinging wilding here.
Bates closes the distance looking to clinch and Tyson counters with a single leg into guard. Bates didn't expect that. Bates wants to sweep here but Tyson controlling him for the moment. Tyson distracts Bates with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Tyson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Tyson sitting in guard, not really doing much. Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tyson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Tyson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bates's guard. Tyson controlling the action here. Tyson drops an elbow to the side of Bates's head. Tyson is nestled in close to Bates, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The fighters are battling for position here. Bates manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Bates wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Tyson is now in half guard. Bates makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bates tries for a takedown but Tyson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Jack Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Master Bates. Bates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Bates misses. Tyson rushes Bates and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bates wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tyson has him pressed against the cage. Tyson wants a takedown.
Bates wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tyson lands an elbow inside that Bates shrugs off. Tyson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bates backwards. Bates can't break the clinch.
Bates tries to pull guard but Tyson holds him up against the cage and eventually Bates drops back down to his feet.
Tyson wants a takedown.
Bates wants to break free but Tyson has control.
Bates has had enough of the clinch but Tyson keeps him there for the moment. Bates can't break the clinch.
Tyson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bates looking to stall.
Tyson can't get the takedown.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bates but Bates pushes him off and we're back to square one. Bates closes the distance but Tyson moves to the side and Tyson counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Bates tries to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling the position. Bates tries to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling the position. Bates wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tyson tries to score a body lock takedown but Bates shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Bates tries to break the clinch but Tyson is controlling the position. Bates prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tyson has Bates pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tyson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Tyson trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom. Tyson advances position into side control! Tyson decides to stand back up. Tyson steps back and let's Bates get back to his feet. Tyson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Tyson cracks Bates with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tyson with good strikes from the mount here! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! Bates tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bates tries to hold on but Tyson postures up. Tyson dominating with strikes here. Bates tries to hold on but Tyson postures up. Tyson prevents Bates from getting the reversal. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Tyson is in the full mount, landing strikes. Tyson with good strikes from the mount here! BOOM! Tyson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Tyson 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bates moves in looking to clinch but Tyson pushes him off. Bates wants to clinch but Tyson slips to the side and Tyson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tyson. Tyson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bates swivels though and keeps the full guard. Tyson trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom. Bates wants to sweep but no luck. Bates working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Tyson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Tyson forces his way into half guard. Bates makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Bates tries to clinch up and Tyson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Bates breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bates connects with a body shot. Jack Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bates tries to clinch up and Tyson counters with a single leg into guard. Bates didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bates keeping full guard, as Tyson tries to pass. Tyson stops Bates from standing up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tyson works over Bates with some ground and pound from guard. Tyson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tyson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Bates can't keep his opponent in guard - Tyson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Tyson decides to stand up. Bates wants to clinch and Tyson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tyson. Bates not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tyson preventing the sweep. Bates is working an open guard so Tyson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Tyson gets a clinch. Tyson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tyson clinches up against the cage. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bates wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Tyson tightens his grip and picks Bates up, before dumping him to the ground. Bates manages to land in guard. Tyson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bates is trying to keep Tyson in close.
Tyson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bates looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyson is one step ahead there. Bates trying to control the position.
Tyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bates can do to turn this around? Tyson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Tyson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bates closes the distance looking to clinch and Tyson counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bates manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Bates on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Tyson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Tyson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bates hang on? Bates is looking to improve his position but Tyson isn't that keen on the idea. A nice elbow there by Tyson. Bates takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Tyson raining down shots from the mount! Master Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tyson cracks Bates with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tyson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Tyson with shots to the head and body - Bates looks very uncomfortable down there. Bates can't escape the position.
Tyson landing punches. Tyson breaks from Bates's wrist control and lands an elbow. Tyson looking to finish Bates with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bates! Bates is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tyson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Bates throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tyson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bates really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bates regains half guard. Nice strikes from Tyson there. Tyson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bates with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Tyson gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Tyson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bates tries to kick Tyson off but Tyson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Tyson looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Tyson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Tyson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tyson, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Tyson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ooga Booga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Booga might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Invention of Music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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298 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ooga Booga! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Lesner! The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lesner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lesner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Booga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lesner avoids the elbow strike from Booga, against the cage.
Booga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lesner breaks the clinch.
Lesner tries a head kick but it misses.
Lesner shoots in and bounces Booga off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Booga really is a fat lump. Booga trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Booga thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Booga tries to strike from the bottom.
Booga tries to land a sweep but no joy. Booga is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Booga is looking for a triangle but Lesner pushes his legs off easily.
Lesner wants to control from the top but Booga keeps moving. Booga looking for a sweep. Not yet Booga, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lesner wants to stand but Booga has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Lesner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Booga, up you get! Lesner looks gassed! Lesner has closed the distance and engaged Booga in a clinch.
Booga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Booga throws an elbow that misses.
Booga tries to pull guard but Lesner holds him up against the cage and eventually Booga drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ooga Booga. That's going to take a lot out of him. Booga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Booga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Booga keeps control of Lesner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Booga just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lesner's brow. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Lesner manages to break the clinch.
Booga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lesner misses with a looping left. Brock Lesner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Booga moves in looking to clinch but Lesner pushes him off. Booga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lesner circles away from the clinch attempt and Lesner counters by clinching up. Booga pulls guard. Lesner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lesner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lesner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Booga's head. Lesner wants to pass the guard but Booga is keeping the position. Booga wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Booga throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lesner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Booga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lesner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Booga is looking for a triangle but Lesner pushes his legs off easily.
Booga will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Booga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Booga trying to control the position.
Booga manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lesner bucks Booga off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Booga shoots in but no luck this time. Lesner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Booga looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. 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! Booga is trying to get back to half guard. Booga struggling a bit here. Lesner stands up. Booga fails in his attempt to clinch. Booga doesn't manage to clinch there - Lesner circles away.
Lesner throws a lazy right hand but Booga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lesner gets a clinch. Booga wants to stall.
Booga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lesner just stands there and leans against the cage. Lesner breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ooga Booga will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lesner doesn't succeed with the takedown and Booga counters with a takedown into side control. Lesner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Booga.
Booga in side control, throwing shots but Lesner defends. Booga has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Booga working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Booga lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Lesner is looking to regain half guard here but Booga keeps moving and retains side control. Booga throws an elbow but Lesner slips to the side and avoids it well. Lesner tries to get back to half guard but can't. Booga in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Booga throwing shots but missing, from side control. The ground and pound from Booga seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Booga throws a hook but Lesner blocks it. Booga doesn't succeed with the takedown and Lesner counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Booga! Lesner with good strikes from the mount here! Lesner wants to control the pace but Booga is squirming around nicely. Lesner landing strikes, looking to finish! Booga is looking to improve his position but Lesner isn't that keen on the idea. Lesner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lesner lands a big elbow. Booga is wriggling around trying to escape.
Booga bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Booga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Booga wants to control from the top but Lesner keeps moving. Booga postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Booga lands a couple of digs. Booga is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Booga advances to half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lesner can do anything to dispel that myth. Booga throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Booga throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Lesner makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lesner is looking to clinch. Lesner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Booga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Booga trying to control but Lesner postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice strikes from Lesner there. Lesner works his way into side control. Lesner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Booga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Booga sneaks back into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lesner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Booga knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Lesner is thwarting Booga's attempts to control the position. Lesner prevents Booga from improving his position. Booga is looking to control Lesner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Booga avoid being mounted? Booga is pressing down on Lesner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Booga tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lesner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Booga, up you get! The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Booga pulls guard. Booga working for a triangle but Lesner defends it easily.
Booga throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Booga working for a triangle but Lesner defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lesner is sitting in close to Booga's body. Booga has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lesner is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lesner is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Booga.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ooga Booga!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jizzle Bunz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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226 lbs
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255 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jizzle Bunz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Jones! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bunz shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense. Bunz tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt. Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. The fight moves into the clinch position. Jones can't break the clinch.
Bunz misses with the head strike.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Bunz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jizzle Bunz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Jones. Bunz clinches but Jones breaks the clinch and Jones counters by moving into the clinch. Jones slows down the pace here.
Bunz swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it. Bunz is trying to stall.
Bunz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bunz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones is working for takedown but Bunz is calmly controlling the position for now. Bunz lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Eddie Jones has been cut. Bunz is trying to stall.
Bunz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Bunz is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage. Jones stalls. Jones manages to pull guard.
Bunz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now. Bunz wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Bunz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Bunz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bunz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jones has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jones looks gassed! Bunz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape. Bunz with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Bunz controlling from mount. Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bunz wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely. Bunz working for a submission but Jones is keeping him at bay. Jones is squirming around, avoiding Bunz's attempts to control the action. Bunz with the ground and pound from mount. Jones is squirming around, avoiding Bunz's attempts to control the action. Bunz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bunz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Bunz wants to finish this one by submission but Jones is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bunz. Bunz trying to control but Jones is having none of it. Bunz wants to take Jones's back but he can't do it this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bunz trying to control but he's not successful this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bunz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jizzle Bunz just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Jones tries to clinch there but Bunz circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jizzle Bunz dominated that round. The cut man is working on Eddie Jones's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bunz wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Jones pushes Bunz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bunz goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Bunz. Jones just leaning against Bunz, taking a breather. Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bunz just stands there and leans against the cage. Bunz is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks. Jones stops a takedown attempt from Bunz.
Bunz wants to stall.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bunz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bunz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eddie Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Jones clinches with his opponent.
Bunz drags the fight down to the ground.
Bunz keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Bunz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Bunz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bunz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bunz wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Jones throws a lazy head kick and Bunz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jones pulls Bunz in close to prevent any damage. Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bunz's guard. Jones throws a big right hand that misses. Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much. Bunz is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones is stalling in the full guard. Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bunz closes the distance looking to clinch and Jones counters with a nice uppercut. Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bunz counters with a head kick. Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Bunz counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Jizzle Bunz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Jones. Bunz tries to score a body lock takedown but Jones shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Bunz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy. Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Bunz will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones stalling.
Jones looking for a takedown. Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jones manages to pull guard.
Jones is trying to keep Bunz in close.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bunz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bunz is trying to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jizzle Bunz will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Eddie Jones's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones jabs at Bunz's body. Bunz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Jones avoiding damage as Bunz throws knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bunz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Jones can't get the takedown.
Bunz leaning his opponent against the cage. Jones looking to stall.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bunz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Jones has Bunz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bunz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Jizzle Bunz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Jones. Bunz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Jones avoiding damage as Bunz throws knees to the body.
Bunz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Bunz looking to stall.
Jones tries to stall but Bunz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Jones blocks a body shot from Bunz. Bunz missing with knees to the body.
Bunz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones looks to land a combination but Bunz avoids it well. Bunz tries to clinch up and Jones counters by clinching up. Bunz is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bunz has his back to the cage. Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bunz uses from the top position. Jones is trying to keep Bunz in close.
Jones wants to stand but Bunz is controlling the position. Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Bunz is proving a slippery customer.
Bunz trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bunz.
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. Jones managing to control the position. Bunz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now. Jones is pulling down on Bunz's head. It's preventing any offense from Bunz, at least for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Jones misses with a takedown attempt and Bunz counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check. Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Bunz off the cage and back into rage. Bunz wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Jones decides to stand and escape the position. Bunz tries to clinch and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Bunz is trying to stall.
Bunz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Bunz tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Bunz looking to stall.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bunz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bunz looks to clinch and Jones counters by clinching up. Bunz breaks the clinch.
Bunz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage. Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bunz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bunz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jones duly obliges. Bunz fails with the takedown. Bunz tries to clinch up and Jones counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bunz's guard now. Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Bunz tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bunz throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bunz trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Bunz tries to clinch but Jones moves away and Jones counters with a two punch combo. Jones drives through and clinches with Bunz against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jones manages to break the clinch.
Bunz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Bunz persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing. Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Bunz has double underhooks. Jones blocks an elbow strike from Bunz.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bunz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Bunz prevents Jones from breaking the clinch. Bunz is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bunz has his back to the cage. Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bunz smiles and moves away.
Eddie Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bunz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bunz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that's the end of the fight! Eddie Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bunz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jizzle Bunz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Marciewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Hughes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cory Marciewicz! The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hughes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hughes lands in his opponent's guard. Marciewicz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hughes is controlling him. Hughes scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Marciewicz has momentary wrist control but Hughes slips an elbow through the middle. Hughes lands a couple of digs. Hughes looking to pass the guard. Hughes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Marciewicz keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marciewicz is keeping the position for now. Hughes preventing the sweep. Hughes lands a couple of elbows. Marciewicz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hughes is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Marciewicz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hughes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Marciewicz! Hughes working Marciewicz over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hughes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Hughes is breathing heavily. Hughes trying to control but he's not successful this time. Hughes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Hughes working away from the top, dropping strikes. Hughes prevents Marciewicz from getting the reversal. The referee warns Marciewicz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Marciewicz tries to hold on but Hughes postures up. The referee warns Marciewicz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hughes throwing strikes here but Marciewicz is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Marciewicz is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hughes with the ground and pound from mount. Marciewicz tries to lock up and control but Hughes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Hughes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Marciewicz has worked his arm free - good work by Marciewicz!
Hughes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marciewicz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Hughes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Hughes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Hughes advances to mount. Hughes working Marciewicz over with strikes here. Hughes content just to control the position here. Hughes landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hughes unloading with bombs! Hughes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hughes working for a submission but Marciewicz is keeping him at bay. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hughes wants to control the pace but Marciewicz is squirming around nicely. Hughes looking to secure an arm triangle but Marciewicz defends it well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hughes landing punches. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Hughes dominated that round. That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hughes shoots in but no luck this time. Hughes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hughes has a takedown stuffed. Hughes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Marciewicz is looking to escape. Hughes wants to pass the guard but Marciewicz is defending well. Marciewicz trying to hold on to Hughes's head to control him but Hughes postures up.
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Marciewicz is working away. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marciewicz is looking to improve his position.
Hughes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Hughes working away from the top, dropping strikes. Marciewicz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Hughes breaks from Marciewicz's wrist control and lands an elbow. A nice elbow there by Hughes.
Marciewicz is rocked! Hughes cracks Marciewicz with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Hughes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Greyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Greyson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dom Wilder! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wilder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Greyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Greyson throws a series of punches but Wilder avoids them all with ease. Greyson is looking to clinch but Wilder is avoiding it.
Wilder changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Greyson tries to avoid it but Wilder manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Greyson to the ground. Greyson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Dom Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Greyson stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilder. Wilder gets slowly back to his feet. Dick Greyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Wilder. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Greyson has Wilder up against the cage in a clinch.
Greyson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Greyson tries a knee to the head but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder fails to pull guard.
Greyson with a knee to the head.
Greyson is pressed up against the cage. Wilder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Greyson down to the mat. Greyson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Greyson misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilder shoots for a takedown but Greyson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Wilder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Greyson has closed the distance and engaged Wilder in a clinch.
Greyson trying to stall but Wilder improves his position.
Greyson looking to throw knees to the head but Wilder is blocking nicely.
Greyson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Greyson throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Greyson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Greyson looking to throw knees to the head but Wilder is blocking nicely.
Greyson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greyson smiles and moves away.
Greyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Greyson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Wilder fails to land the takedown. Wilder fails with a takedown attempt. Wilder looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Greyson tries to clinch there but Wilder circles away.
Wilder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilder fails to land the takedown. Wilder fails with a takedown attempt.
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. Greyson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Wilder goes for a takedown attempt but Greyson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dick Greyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Greyson clinches up with Wilder and pushes him back against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wilder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greyson trying to land knees to the body.
Wilder wants a takedown.
Greyson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Greyson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Greyson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Greyson as Wilder shoots in. Wilder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Greyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Greyson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Wilder tries to clinch but Greyson moves away and Greyson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Greyson scores with a knee to the head.
Wilder is working for takedown but Greyson is calmly controlling the position for now. Dick Greyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Wilder. Greyson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilder blocks it with crossed arms. Greyson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilder is breathing heavily. Wilder decides to pull guard. Greyson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Wilder working for a triangle but Greyson defends it easily.
Greyson wants to stand but Wilder is controlling his posture from full guard. Greyson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilder on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Greyson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilder is keeping the position for now. Greyson sitting in guard, not really doing much. Greyson wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving. Wilder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Greyson wants to stand but Wilder has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Wilder wants to sweep but no luck. Wilder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greyson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Greyson stopping the sweep attempt from Wilder. Wilder is looking for a triangle but Greyson pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Greyson is looking to stand up but Wilder won't let him. Wilder working for a triangle but Greyson defends it easily.
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! Greyson is looking to stand up but Wilder won't let him. Wilder looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilder, not yet. Greyson gets to his feet - Wilder follows without any prompting. Greyson moves into the clinch. Wilder wants a takedown but no success here.
Wilder goes for a takedown attempt but Greyson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Greyson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Greyson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Greyson.
Greyson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Greyson looking to throw knees to the head but Wilder is blocking nicely.
Greyson looking to throw knees to the head but Wilder is blocking nicely.
Greyson landing knees to the head.
Greyson misses with a knee strike.
Greyson tries a knee to the head but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Wilder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Greyson just stands there and leans against the cage. Wilder jumps guard but Greyson stands there with Wilder around his waist. Wilder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Greyson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Greyson looking to throw knees to the head but Wilder is blocking nicely.
Wilder blocks the elbow strike.
Greyson crunches a lovely knee into Wilder's ribcage. A knee to the head by Greyson.
Greyson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilder drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Greyson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Greyson is stalling here.
Wilder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Greyson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilder keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Greyson pushes Wilder up against the cage in a clinch. Wilder looking for a takedown. Wilder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Greyson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Wilder pulls guard effortlessly. Greyson wants to control from the top but Wilder keeps moving. Greyson stands up from guard. Let's bang! Wilder with a poor takedown and Greyson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wilder's knee momentarily. A punch combination from Greyson misses. Greyson closes the distance but Wilder moves to the side and Wilder counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Greyson's guard now. This has been an exciting period of action! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Greyson is pulling down on Wilder's head. It's preventing any offense from Wilder, at least for the moment. Wilder won't allow Greyson to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Wilder with a poor takedown and Greyson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Wilder tries for a takedown but Greyson manages to get underhooks.
Come on Greyson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Greyson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Greyson misses with a knee to the head. Wilder is working for takedown but Greyson is calmly controlling the position for now. Dick Greyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dom Wilder. Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Greyson tries to land a knee to the head but Wilder blocks with his arms.
Wilder tries to score a body lock takedown but Greyson shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Greyson looks to throw an elbow but misses. Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Greyson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilder fails with the takedown and Greyson counters with a straight right hand. Greyson stuffs the takedown. Wilder fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Greyson gets a clinch. Wilder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wilder tries to pull guard but Greyson won't allow it.
Wilder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Greyson misses with an elbow strike.
Wilder takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Dom Wilder has been cut. Greyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greyson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Greyson takes the fight into the clinch. Wilder tries to pull guard but Greyson holds him up against the cage and eventually Wilder drops back down to his feet.
Greyson lands a knee to the head.
Greyson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Greyson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Greyson lands a knee to the body.
Greyson misses with a knee strike.
Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Wilder tries for a takedown but Greyson manages to get underhooks.
Wilder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Greyson or not. Wilder has Greyson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Greyson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Wilder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Greyson looking to throw knees to the head but Wilder is blocking nicely.
Wilder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wilder manages to pull guard.
Greyson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Wilder wants to sweep here but Greyson controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wilder looking for a guillotine here but Greyson defends easily.
Greyson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wilder, up you get! Greyson pushes Wilder up against the cage in a clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Greyson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilder wants a takedown but no success here.
Greyson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Greyson misses with a knee strike.
Wilder using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Greyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Greyson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wilder's brow. Greyson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilder looking to throw knees to the head but Greyson is blocking nicely.
Greyson missing with knees to the body.
Greyson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilder blocks it with crossed arms. Greyson gets underhooks to prevent Wilder's takedown attempt.
Greyson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wilder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Greyson pulls him back up using the underhooks. Greyson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wilder goes for a takedown attempt but Greyson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Greyson counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wilder jumps guard but Greyson stands there with Wilder around his waist. Wilder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Greyson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Greyson holds him up against the cage and eventually Wilder drops back down to his feet.
Wilder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Greyson prevents the takedown attempt.
Greyson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Greyson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Greyson tries a knee to the head but Wilder blocks it.
Greyson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilder jumps guard.
Wilder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Greyson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Wilder shoots and misses and Greyson moves into the clinch. Greyson misses with a knee strike.
Greyson with a knee to the head.
Wilder goes for a takedown in the clinch but Greyson prevents it.
Wilder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Greyson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Greyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilder moves into the clinch. Wilder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Greyson smiles and moves away.
Greyson lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Greyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilder circles away.
Greyson clinches with his opponent.
Greyson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wilder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Greyson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilder tries for a takedown but Greyson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Greyson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilder counters by clinching up.
And that's the end of the fight! Dick Greyson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Greyson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Greyson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Shrek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shrek comes to the cage accompanied by It Is You. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Shrek! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Green! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Shrek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Green tries for a takedown but Shrek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Shrek tries to clinch but Green moves out of range. Green fails to land the takedown. Shawn Shrek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Green on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Green looks gassed! Shrek throws a nice looking combination but Green bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Green looks for a takedown but Shrek sprawls well. Shawn Shrek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Green. Shrek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shrek misses with a few strikes there.
Green tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shrek swivels and escapes. Shrek clinches with his opponent.
Green wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Green gets underhooks to prevent Shrek's takedown attempt.
Shrek is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Green pulls him back up using the underhooks. Shrek looking for a takedown. Shrek tries for a takedown but Green manages to get underhooks.
Green breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Shrek throws a jab when Green was well out of range. Shrek fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shrek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shrek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Green stuffs the takedown attempt from Shrek. Shrek gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shrek throws a body punch but Green moves out of range. Shrek fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Shrek shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well. Shrek drives through with a takedown into guard. Shrek tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard. Green wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Green wants to stand up but Shrek is controlling him. Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Green wants to sweep but no luck. Shrek wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving. Green is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Shrek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Green's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shrek trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Shrek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Shrek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Shrek controlling from the top position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. Shrek feints and as Green raises his hands in defense, Shrek changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shrek landing some decent shots from guard. Shrek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Shrek throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely. Green can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shrek controls the pace. Shrek with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Green working for a triangle but Shrek defends it easily.
Shrek trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Green avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Shrek showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Shrek working some strikes from top position. Shrek trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Shrek is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Green is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Shrek drives through with a takedown into guard. Shrek trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Shrek looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Shrek postures up in Green's guard and throws a big left but Green blocks it. Shrek showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Shrek trying to control but Green is working from the bottom. Shrek wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position. Shrek won't allow Green to get back to his feet. Shrek working some strikes from top position. Shrek throws a big right hand that misses. Green not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Green fails with the takedown. A swing and a miss from Shrek. Shrek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Shrek dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Green closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Green lands in his opponent's guard. Green preventing the sweep. Shrek keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully. Shrek is controlling Green's posture. Shrek trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Shrek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Green trying to control but Shrek is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. A left and a right from Shrek both land. Nice combination. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Shrek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Green's waist but Green gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shrek off to one side. Green looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Shrek!
That's one minute gone in the round. Shrek tries to reverse the position but Green maintains control. Shrek regains half guard. Shrek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Shrek trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.
Shrek slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Shrek scores with a short punch from the bottom. Green postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Shrek pulls Green in close to prevent any damage. Shrek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shrek is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shrek prevents Green from standing back up.
Green is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Shrek pulls his head out easily. Green slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Green holds on and takes a little breather. Shawn Shrek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Green trying to keep a closed guard but Shrek is proving a slippery customer.
Shrek wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving. Green kicks Shrek off and gets to his feet. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Green. Shrek decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Shrek wants to take a breather but Green is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shrek prevents Green from standing back up.
Green kicks Shrek off and gets back to his feet. Shrek clobbers Green with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Green takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Green tries to clinch up but Shrek circles away and keeps his distance. Shrek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Green has Shrek up against the cage in a clinch.
Shrek drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Green gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Shrek. That's going to take a lot out of him. Green jumps guard.
Shrek is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Shrek stops Green from standing up. Shrek postures up.
Shrek distracts Green with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Shrek slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Shrek wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving. Shrek slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Green not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Green keeping moving, preventing Shrek from controlling successfully. Green striking off his back but it's not causing Shrek any problems. Shrek looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Shawn Shrek just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Shrek fails with a takedown attempt from distance. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shrek as he avoids it easily. Shrek misses with a two punch combination.
Green has Shrek up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shawn Shrek will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Shrek misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Green. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shrek. Shrek misses with a few strikes there.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Shrek closes the distance looking to clinch and Green counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shrek won't be happy with that. Green stands up and beckons Shrek to his feet. Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Shawn Shrek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Green. Green tries for a takedown but Shrek sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Shrek swats away the attempt to clinch by Green. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Green shoots in but no luck this time. Green avoids the body shot from Shrek.
Green clinches with his opponent.
Shrek has Green pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Green manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Green gets underhooks to prevent Shrek's takedown attempt.
Green stops a takedown attempt from Shrek.
Shrek has Green pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Green manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. The referee calls for Green to work.
Shrek gets underhooks to prevent Green's takedown attempt.
Shrek drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Green unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shrek lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Green pulls Shrek into guard.
Shrek is stalling in the full guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Green is on top in guard.
Shrek manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Green is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Shrek lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Shrek lands a big elbow. The referee warns Green that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shrek working away from the top, dropping strikes. Shrek looking to finish Green with some ground and pound. This is bad for Green! Shrek with good strikes from the mount here! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Shrek tries to control but Green wriggling away. Shrek working the ground and pound effectively.
Green tries to lock up and control but Shrek gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Shrek scoring with strikes but Green is staying in there. Green tries to hold on but Shrek pushes him away. Shrek wants to control the pace but Green is squirming around nicely. Shrek cracks Green with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Green tries to get back to half guard but can't. Shrek tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Green tries to hold on but Shrek postures up. Shrek scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shrek landing strikes from the mount and Green is in trouble! A nice elbow there by Shrek. Shrek content just to control the position here. Green tries to lock up and control but Shrek gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Green is looking to improve his position but Shrek isn't that keen on the idea. Shrek sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Green wants to hold on but Shrek pushes him away. Shrek jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Green is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Green and Shrek has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Shrek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working. Green tries to bench press Shrek off him but Shrek keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Shrek lands some shots froms side control. Shrek landing strikes. Shrek is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Shrek wants to control but Green is keeping him busy. Shrek is working Green over with some ground and pound from side control. Shrek working the ground and pound. Green tries to bench press Shrek off him but Shrek keeps the position. Shrek is working Green over with some ground and pound from side control. Shrek tries to move into full mount but can't pass Green's legs. Shrek is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Green can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight! Shawn Shrek showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shrek, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Shrek!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jouston Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali East will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jouston Alexander! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ali East! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! East tries to clinch but Alexander is having none of it. Alexander avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
East tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alexander paws at him with a jab and circles away. East tries to clinch but Alexander moves out of range. Alexander closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Alexander wants to lay and pray for a moment but East keeps working. Alexander is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Alexander is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alexander tries to pass to full mount but East defends it. Alexander is working for an americana but East has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Alexander was thinking about the submission. East is trying to control the position but Alexander postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. East managing to control the position. East working a defensive guard here.
East looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexander is one step ahead there. East trying to control the position.
Alexander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. East is keeping the position for now.
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. Alexander is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! East is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! East has escaped and now he's on top! Alexander working for a triangle but East defends it easily.
Alexander working for submissions but it's allowed East to get to half guard.
Alexander is breathing heavily. Alexander tries to get to full guard but East has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. East is thwarting Alexander's attempts to control the position. Alexander tries to roll over but East keeps him under control. Alexander keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Alexander slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Alexander is looking for a triangle but East pushes his legs off easily.
Alexander looking for submissions from the bottom but instead East passes into side control.
The ground and pound from East seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
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. Alexander gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Alexander tries to roll over but East keeps him under control. Alexander makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alexander. East postures up.
Alexander throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
East trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jouston Alexander dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Alexander looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Alexander is trying to work for a kimura but East is defending well.
Alexander seems to be looking for submissions.
Alexander has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. East is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alexander jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but East manages to avoid the submission attempt. Alexander tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alexander has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alexander moves into full mount! Alexander is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But East has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from East! East trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Alexander is looking to sweep but instead, East has passed into half guard.
East trying to control the action but Alexander is working from the bottom. Alexander looking for submissions off his back. Alexander tries to get to full guard but East has control of the leg. East uses his free foot to push down on Alexander's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alexander. Alexander bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alexander drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alexander jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Alexander not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Alexander tries to free his leg and advance position but East is retaining full guard. East can't keep his opponent in guard - Alexander advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Alexander moves into full mount! East won't be happy about that! Alexander goes for an armbar but East turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from East. Alexander is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alexander is looking for a kimura but East is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alexander to get the leverage. Alexander uses his free foot to push down on East's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for East. Alexander avoids the attempt from East to control. Alexander swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and East is now in Alexander's guard. A big mistake from Alexander there, giving up the dominant position! Alexander wants to sweep here but East controlling him for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jouston Alexander dominated that second round. That's time! Alexander's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
East tries to clinch up. Alexander keeps the fight on the outside. Alexander has a takedown stuffed. Horrible takedown by Alexander or perhaps it was just good defense by East which made him look bad. East tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. East instigates a clinch. East lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexander backwards. East lands a knee to the head.
East looking to throw knees to the head but Alexander is blocking nicely.
Alexander tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. East smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jouston Alexander. That's going to take a lot out of him. Alexander swats away the attempt to clinch by East. Alexander keeps the fight on the outside. Alexander swats away the attempt to clinch by East. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! East gets a clinch. Alexander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. East avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. East misses with a knee strike.
East lands a nice knee to the body. Alexander tries to score a body lock takedown but East shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Alexander takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alexander tries for a takedown. No joy.
East tries to land a knee to the head but Alexander blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round. East with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by East.
Alexander goes for a takedown in the clinch but East prevents it.
East throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alexander wants a takedown.
A knee to the head by East.
The is referee keeping an eye on East - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
East using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alexander has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
East throws a knee to the head but misses.
East throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alexander goes for a takedown attempt but East pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alexander circles away from the clinch attempt.
East tries to clinch there but Alexander circles away.
East doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexander circles away.
Ali East seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Alexander shoots in for a takedown and gets it. East takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Alexander trying to mount his opponent but East defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. East has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexander is working away from the top position though. Alexander passes the guard and advances to mount! East avoids a series of strikes thrown by Alexander.
East is squirming around, avoiding Alexander's attempts to control the action. East wants to control but Alexander is having none of it. Alexander sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alexander goes for an armbar but East turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from East. Alexander 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. Alexander working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. East doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. East manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Alexander is looking for a triangle but East pushes his legs off easily.
Alexander looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Alexander isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. East stacks Alexander on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by East! Jouston Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alexander manages to work his way to half guard, despite East's best efforts. Alexander is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but East pulls his head out easily. Alexander looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Alexander has a hand on East's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. East takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Alexander is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ali East has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! East blocks Alexander's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Alexander is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jouston Alexander. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alexander, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jouston Alexander!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Subotai Orokiyami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Finch! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Subotai Orokiyami! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Orokiyami tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finch swats him away and circles back towards the center. Finch stuffs the takedown. Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Orokiyami's shoulder, as Orokiyami tries to avoid the shot. Orokiyami shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Finch as he avoids it easily. Orokiyami misses with a takedown attempt - Finch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Andy Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Subotai Orokiyami. Finch lands with a right hand. Finch ducks under a wild hook from Orokiyami.
That's one minute gone in the round. Orokiyami cracks Finch with a good jab. Subotai Orokiyami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Finch throws a hook but Orokiyami blocks it. Finch slow jab from Orokiyami misses its intended target. Orokiyami throws a sloppy head kick and Finch moves out of range easily. Finch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Orokiyami as he jumps to the side. Orokiyami walks into a stiff left hand from Finch.
It looks like Subotai Orokiyami has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Orokiyami misses with a two punch combination.
Finch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Finch showed some decent athleticism there. Finch wants to get back to his feet.
Orokiyami tries to roll over but Finch keeps him under control. Finch controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Orokiyami is looking for a sweep. Finch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Orokiyami wants to sweep but Finch has passed to side control! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Finch gets to mount! Orokiyami was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Orokiyami can't escape the position.
Finch manages to capitalize on a mistake by Orokiyami to take his back! Orokiyami holding both Finch 's hands and preventing any damage. Finch is not going to allow Orokiyami to sit and survive in this position.
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. Finch is hanging on to Orokiyami's back as he tries to escape.
Finch controlling the position well here. Orokiyami rolled but Finch kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Finch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Orokiyami for as long as he can get away with. Orokiyami wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Finch dominated that round. The cut man is working on Subotai Orokiyami's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Orokiyami fails with the takedown and Finch counters with a flying knee. Nice. Orokiyami throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finch looks to land a left hand but Orokiyami moved out of range nicely. Orokiyami shoots and misses and Orokiyami takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Finch throws a poor cross that misses
and Orokiyami counters with a flying knee. Nice. Orokiyami doesn't manage to clinch there - Finch circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Finch misses with an uppercut. Orokiyami saw that one coming. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Orokiyami shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Finch as he jumps to the side. Andy Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Subotai Orokiyami. Orokiyami misses with a takedown so Finch counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Orokiyami is breathing heavily. Orokiyami is looking to sweep but instead, Finch has passed into half guard.
Finch passes the guard and advances to mount! Finch controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Orokiyami looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Finch is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Orokiyami can't escape the position.
Finch keeps control of the position easily here as Orokiyami tries to buck him off.
Orokiyami tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Orokiyami right now.
Finch is riding his opponent, not letting Orokiyami buck him off. You can see the frustration on Orokiyami's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
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. Orokiyami trying to control but not successfully. Orokiyami is really stuck here.
Finch doesn't have the hooks in and Orokiyami manages to turn into his guard.
Orokiyami pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Finch is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Orokiyami wants to clinch and Finch counters with a nice uppercut. Orokiyami digs a good hook to Finch's body.
Jab, jab by Orokiyami - just one landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Finch dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Subotai Orokiyami's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Orokiyami ducks under a wild hook from Finch. Finch lands with a straight right. Orokiyami didn't see that one coming. Finch drives through and clinches with Orokiyami against the cage.
Orokiyami drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finch has had enough of the clinch but Orokiyami keeps him there for the moment. Orokiyami lands with a right to the head. Orokiyami is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Finch pulls him back up using the underhooks. Finch prevents the takedown attempt.
Andy Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Subotai Orokiyami. Finch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orokiyami steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch. Orokiyami takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Orokiyami bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head kick by Orokiyami misses and Finch counters by moving into the clinch. Orokiyami tries for a takedown but Finch manages to get underhooks.
Finch stops a takedown attempt from Orokiyami.
Finch is trying to break the clinch but Orokiyami has him pressed against the cage. Orokiyami is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Finch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Finch lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Finch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orokiyami has him pressed against the cage. Finch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Orokiyami avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Finch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Finch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Finch throws an overhand right that lands on Orokiyami's shoulder, as Orokiyami tries to avoid the shot. Orokiyami rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Finch avoids the head kick by Orokiyami.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Orokiyami misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Finch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Finch - that will leave a mark!
Finch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orokiyami's hands. Orokiyami misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orokiyami doesn't succeed with the takedown and Finch counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Orokiyami wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Finch is thwarting Orokiyami's attempts to control the position. Orokiyami tries to roll over but Finch keeps him under control. Orokiyami is trying to control but can't.
Finch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Orokiyami is looking to escape. Orokiyami is looking to improve his position.
Orokiyami missing with punches from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground. A jab from Orokiyami misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Orokiyami punishes Finch's body with a nice straight punch. Finch moves away from the strike by Orokiyami. Orokiyami throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Finch's waist but Finch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Orokiyami off to one side. Finch darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Finch clinches with his opponent.
Finch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Orokiyami keeps control of Finch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Orokiyami has Finch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Finch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Finch turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Finch manages to end up in side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Finch clearly takes that round. The cut man is working on Subotai Orokiyami's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Finch slips a jab and a cross from Orokiyami.
A big right from Finch misses. Orokiyami throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Orokiyami throws a poor cross that misses
and Finch counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Orokiyami's guard now. Orokiyami looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Finch passes into half guard.
Orokiyami trying to get back to full guard but Finch takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Orokiyami is in all sorts of trouble here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round. Finch manages to capitalize on a mistake by Orokiyami to take his back! Orokiyami tries to escape the position.
Orokiyami looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Finch has the hooks in. Orokiyami is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. What can Orokiyami do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Orokiyami covering up well under a series of strikes from Finch. Finch trying to control. Orokiyami wants to escape the position.
Orokiyami is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Finch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orokiyami can do to turn this around? Finch biding his time, controlling Orokiyami. Orokiyami tries to break free.
Andy Finch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Orokiyami looking very determined here, making life difficult for Finch.
Orokiyami is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Orokiyami is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A bit of a pause in the action here. Finch controlling the positon. Orokiyami trying to control the position but Finch manages to sink in the hooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Finch had his way with Subotai Orokiyami in that round. The cut man is working on Subotai Orokiyami's cut. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Finch throws a combination that misses and Orokiyami counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Finch swinging wilding here.
A head kick by Orokiyami misses and Finch counters with a straight right hand. Orokiyami slips under a jab from Finch. Orokiyami tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Orokiyami displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finch throws out the jab. Finch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Orokiyami lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Finch misses with a left hand and Orokiyami counters with a stiff right hand. Finch missing with a left hand there. Orokiyami was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Orokiyami tries to clinch up but Finch circles away and keeps his distance. Finch circles away from the clinch attempt and Orokiyami takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Orokiyami moves in looking to clinch but Finch pushes him off. Finch misses with a left hand enabling Orokiyami to counter with a crisp jab. Orokiyami looks for a takedown but Finch sprawls well. Orokiyami is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Finch throws a looping overhand right but Orokiyami ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Finch waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Orokiyami. Andy Finch is winning the standup battle so far. Orokiyami steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finch. Orokiyami on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Finch misses with the combination.
Orokiyami moves in looking to clinch but Finch pushes him off. Orokiyami tries a head kick but it misses.
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. Finch walks into a left hand. Finch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Orokiyami lands with a right hand. Subotai Orokiyami has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Finch throws a big shot that misses. Finch misses with an uppercut. Orokiyami saw that one coming. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Finch swings widly with a right hand
and Orokiyami counters with a nice uppercut. Finch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight! Subotai Orokiyami comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Finch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Finch! Andy Finch is the new heavyweight champion!
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