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EEC 10 - MW GP 1st RND PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake LaMotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Cone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake LaMotta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Cone!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cone shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
LaMotta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
LaMotta wants to get back to his feet but Cone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LaMotta is keeping the position for now.
Cone stopping the sweep attempt from LaMotta.
LaMotta wants to stand up but Cone is controlling him.
Cone being controlled here momentarily.
LaMotta wants to stand up but Cone is controlling him.
LaMotta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cone is looking to work some ground and pound but LaMotta has wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cone instigates a clinch.
LaMotta wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cone jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaMotta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta wants to get up but he can't break Cone's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
LaMotta looking to pass the guard.
LaMotta won't allow Cone to sweep him here.
LaMotta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
LaMotta would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
LaMotta wants to control from the top but Cone keeps moving.
LaMotta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cone on the ground.
Cone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cone lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaMotta is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Cone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LaMotta is looking to escape.
LaMotta is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
LaMotta defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cone.
LaMotta is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
LaMotta tries to hold on but Cone postures up.
LaMotta is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
LaMotta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
LaMotta is working hard here to advance position.
LaMotta wants to try and get back to his feet.
LaMotta is in all sorts of trouble here.
LaMotta defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cone.
Cone landing shots from mount.
Cone working LaMotta over with strikes here.
Cone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
LaMotta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
LaMotta trying desperately to get to his feet.
LaMotta tries to hold on but Cone pushes him away.
LaMotta is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta is bucking up trying to escape but Cone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cone is working for a guillotine from mount but LaMotta frees his head quite easily.
LaMotta tries to reverse the position but Cone maintains control.
LaMotta wants to try and get back to his feet.
LaMotta swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
LaMotta blocking the ground and pound.
LaMotta gets back to half guard.
LaMotta wants to control but Cone is keeping busy.
LaMotta manages to get to full guard.
LaMotta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
LaMotta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LaMotta tries to get out of the position.
Cone passes into half guard.
Cone is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, LaMotta has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cone stops LaMotta from getting back to his feet.
Cone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cone is working for a submission of some sort.
Cone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. LaMotta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cone.
Cone is working for a submission of some sort.
Cone wants to pass to mount but LaMotta is defending the position.
Cone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
LaMotta wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Cone dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
LaMotta moves into range and connects with a jab.
LaMotta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cone shoots in and drives through. LaMotta sprawls well.
LaMotta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LaMotta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LaMotta misses with a few strikes there.
LaMotta throws a nice looking combination but Cone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LaMotta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cone fails to land the takedown.
LaMotta tries to bum rush Cone with a series of wild strikes but Cone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
LaMotta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Some wild striking there from LaMotta.
LaMotta swinging wilding here.
LaMotta throws a jab when Cone was well out of range.
LaMotta scores with a hook to the body. Cone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
LaMotta sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
LaMotta is trying to stand back up but Cone is controlling him
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta manages to escape and get back to his feet!
LaMotta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
LaMotta throws a series of punches but Cone moves out of range.
LaMotta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LaMotta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LaMotta takes a swing at Cone's ribcage but misses.
LaMotta misses with a two punch combination.
LaMotta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cone slips a jab and a cross from LaMotta.
Jake LaMotta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jake LaMotta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Cone.
Cone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LaMotta swivels and escapes.
LaMotta throws a looping overhand right but Cone ducks down to avoid it.
LaMotta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LaMotta as he jumps to the side.
Cone drives through with a takedown into guard.
LaMotta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LaMotta wants to stand up but Cone is controlling him.
Cone wants to control from the top but LaMotta keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cone is one step ahead there.
Cone looking to pass the guard.
LaMotta wants to stand but Cone is controlling the position.
Cone drops back looking for a leg! LaMotta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and LaMotta manages to kick Cone off! Cone jumps back into LaMotta's guard.
LaMotta wants to stand but Cone is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LaMotta thows a body shot but no joy.
LaMotta misses with a looping right.
LaMotta throws a right and a left that Cone avoids nicely.
Cone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
LaMotta throws a nice looking combination but Cone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LaMotta as he avoids it easily.
LaMotta fails to land with a series of punches.
LaMotta throws a right hand that Cone ducks under and follows up with a left that Cone also avoids with ease.
Cone lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaMotta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cone scores with a takedown into LaMotta's guard.
Cone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
LaMotta throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
LaMotta wants to stand but Cone is controlling the position.
Cone tries to free his leg and advance position but LaMotta is retaining full guard.
Cone postures up.
Cone won't allow LaMotta to sweep him here.
Cone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LaMotta is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LaMotta looks to land a combination. Cone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cone shoots in for a double leg but LaMotta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LaMotta throws a series of punches but Cone avoids them all with ease.
Jake LaMotta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cone slips a jab and a cross from LaMotta.
LaMotta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
LaMotta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LaMotta misses with an attempted mid kick.
LaMotta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LaMotta closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming LaMotta to the mat! LaMotta manages to get full guard.
Cone pushing down on LaMotta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaMotta wants to improve his position but Cone is controlling well.
Fedor Cone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cone has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can LaMotta defend it? Cone steps over the head and cranks it - LaMotta is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Cone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fedor Cone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baz Baldwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baz Baldwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buck Bradshaw!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradshaw takes one to the side of the head.
Baldwin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab by Baldwin.
Baldwin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baldwin.
Bradshaw blocks a head kick by Baldwin.
Bradshaw walks into a straight right hand from Baldwin.
Baldwin lands with a hook. Bradshaw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baldwin looks to land a combination but Bradshaw avoids it well.
Baldwin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bradshaw fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Baldwin has hold of one of Bradshaw's legs. Bradshaw is fighting the takedown attempt but Baldwin gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baldwin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bradshaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baldwin manages to get himself to full guard.
Bradshaw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baldwin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bradshaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin has momentary wrist control but Bradshaw slips an elbow through the middle.
Bradshaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Baldwin is retaining full guard.
Bradshaw is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Baldwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baldwin keeping moving, preventing Bradshaw from controlling successfully.
Bradshaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Baldwin scores with a jab. Bradshaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baldwin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baldwin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bradshaw.
Baldwin lands with an uppercut that bounces Bradshaw off the cage and back into rage.
Bradshaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bradshaw takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Baldwin.
Bradshaw avoids the head kick by Baldwin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bradshaw is rocked!
Baldwin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bradshaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Baldwin finish him?
Baldwin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good leg kick by Baldwin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
No joy there for Baldwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Baldwin throws a leg kick which misses Bradshaw's front leg but catches the back leg as Bradshaw tries to avoid it.
Bradshaw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baldwin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baldwin lands with a right that hurts Bradshaw. Bradshaw looks to clinch but Baldwin throws a short knee that drops Bradshaw. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Baz Baldwin!
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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 Dan Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berdo Haaasik has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 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
2 - 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, Dan Cullen!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haaasik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cullen.
A big left from Haaasik misses.
Haaasik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haaasik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Haaasik.
Cullen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cullen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice combo by Haaasik! Oh, that's hurt him - Cullen falls to the canvas and Haaasik follows him into side control.
Cullen is rocked!
Cullen tries to improve position but can't.
Cullen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cullen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Haaasik is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Cullen can't escape the position.
Haaasik looking for a guillotine from mount but Cullen is having none of it.
Cullen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Haaasik tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen can't escape the position.
Cullen tries to improve his position but instead Haaasik has taken his back!
Haaasik gets his hands free as Cullen looks to control.
Haaasik has his arm under Cullen's chin here. Game over son! Haaasik squeezes tightly and Cullen is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Berdo Haaasik!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Weicikilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Weicikilla could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Barney Stinson's chin.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Weicikilla!
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, Barney Stinson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weicikilla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stinson.
Weicikilla slips under a jab.
Barney Stinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weicikilla fails to land with a series of punches.
Weicikilla fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stinson sprawls well initially but Weicikilla persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Weicikilla passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stinson!
Weicikilla looking to secure an arm triangle but Stinson defends it well.
Weicikilla with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Weicikilla takes Stinson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Stinson is in trouble.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weicikilla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stinson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Weicikilla working for a choke but Stinson is defending well.
Weicikilla is persistently looking for the submission but Stinson is defending it well.
Weicikilla looking to break Stinson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Stinson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Weicikilla will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stinson showing good submission defense here.
Weicikilla is breathing heavily.
Weicikilla is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stinson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stinson for a finish.
Stinson trying to get back to his feet but Weicikilla is in full control for now.
Stinson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Weicikilla's arms.
Weicikilla is persistently looking for the submission but Stinson is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weicikilla patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Stinson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Weicikilla.
Weicikilla looking for the choke but no joy.
Stinson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weicikilla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stinson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Weicikilla working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Stinson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Weicikilla.
Weicikilla working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Weicikilla dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Weicikilla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stinson tries to avoid it but Weicikilla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stinson to the ground. Stinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Weicikilla with a hook.
Stinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Stinson throws a combination that misses
and Weicikilla counters with a left and a right that stings Stinson.
Weicikilla has a takedown stuffed.
Stinson cracks Weicikilla with a good jab.
Stinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stinson misses with a wild combination.
Weicikilla fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Weicikilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weicikilla.
Weicikilla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stinson misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stinson stuffs the takedown.
Weicikilla shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stinson as he jumps to the side.
Stinson throws a solid leg kick but Weicikilla takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinson walks into a stiff left hand from Weicikilla.
Stinson throws a combination that misses
and Weicikilla counters with a straight right hand.
Weicikilla looks for a takedown but Stinson sprawls well.
Weicikilla fails to land the takedown.
A combination from Stinson does no damage.
Barney Stinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weicikilla lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Weicikilla bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Weicikilla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Weicikilla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stinson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Weicikilla asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weicikilla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Weicikilla working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Weicikilla is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Stinson is trying to escape and Weicikilla transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Stinson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Weicikilla! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave Weicikilla!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fred Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Dorsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Dorsey has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fred Simmons's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Simmons!
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, Mark Dorsey!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorsey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oooh a lovely combination from Simmons sends Dorsey down but not out. Simmons dives into side control looking to finish.
Dorsey is rocked!
It looks like Mark Dorsey has been cut.
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!
Dorsey tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dorsey is still in real trouble! Can Simmons finish him?
Simmons tries to get the hooks in deep but Dorsey pushed the leg off.
Dorsey seems to have recovered his senses.
Simmons struggling to land strikes to the head as Dorsey covers up.
Simmons 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.
Dorsey is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Simmons gets his way!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dorsey trying to control the position but Simmons manages to sink in the hooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorsey is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Simmons is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dorsey has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dorsey is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Dorsey prevents Simmons from getting a body triangle.
Dorsey is having to fend off submission attempts from Simmons, who is looking to sink in the choke. Simmons doesn't have the hooks in though and Dorsey manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simmons, up you get!
Simmons lands with a right hand.
Dorsey throws a combination that misses
and Simmons counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Dorsey down! Simmons is looking to finish but Dorsey is intelligently defending himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons stands and throws Dorsey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dorsey is trying to control Simmons's posture but Simmons avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons with the ground and pound but Dorsey regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Simmons is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dorsey is not content to let Simmons control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Simmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Dorsey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Dorsey or perhaps it was just good defense by Simmons which made him look bad.
Simmons misses with a double jab.
Simmons digs a good body shot into Dorsey's ribs.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simmons lands a slapping body shot.
Dorsey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simmons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dorsey throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Simmons counter with a right hand.
Simmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simmons throws a left that rocks Dorsey and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Simmons dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Dorsey regain composure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons working the ground and pound but Dorsey is defending the strikes.
Dorsey prevents Simmons from improving position.
Dorsey wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dorsey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dorsey wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dorsey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simmons's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Simmons trying to mount his opponent but Dorsey defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dorsey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dorsey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dorsey with a poor takedown
and Simmons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fred Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simmons lands with a shot to the body.
Dorsey is breathing heavily.
Simmons fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Simmons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Simmons finds it's way through Dorsey's defenses.
Dorsey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Simmons.
Fred Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dorsey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fred Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Dorsey.
Simmons moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Simmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dorsey can do to turn this around?
Dorsey swings widly with a right hand
and Simmons counters with a three punch combo that has Dorsey backing up. Dorsey nods at Simmons to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons blocks the body kick.
Dorsey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simmons.
Dorsey misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Dorsey does no damage.
Simmons defending well as Dorsey loads up on a big left hand.
Dorsey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simmons manages to avoid it.
Dorsey tries for a takedown but Simmons sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simmons scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Simmons looks to land a body kick but Dorsey moved away.
Fred Simmons is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Simmons misses.
A punch combination from Simmons misses.
Simmons slips a jab and a cross from Dorsey.
Dorsey misses with an attempted mid kick.
A combination from Dorsey does no damage.
No joy there for Dorsey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simmons thuds a left hand into Dorsey's body.
No joy there for Dorsey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Simmons.
Simmons avoids the body shot from Dorsey.
Dorsey misses with a hook
and Simmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simmons swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dorsey counters with a body kick that stops Simmons in his tracks momentarily.
Dorsey throws a right and a left that Simmons avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey shoots for a takedown but Simmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simmons looks to land a combination but Dorsey avoids it well.
Simmons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dorsey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simmons lands with a straight right. Dorsey didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dorsey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simmons counters with a nice right hand that sends Dorsey toppling to the canvas! Dorsey scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Simmons finish him?!
Dorsey shoots for a takedown but Simmons saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dorsey throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simmons counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Dorsey! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Simmons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Simmons!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaqim Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joaqim Masters has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Burns!
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, Joaqim Masters!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns throws a series of punches but Masters avoids them all with ease.
Burns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masters.
Masters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burns counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Burns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joaqim Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Masters misses.
Masters takes the fight into the clinch.
Masters breaks the clinch.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masters.
Burns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Masters thows a body shot but no joy.
Burns throws a right hand that Masters ducks under and follows up with a left that Masters also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Burns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burns misses with the combination.
Masters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Burns does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters tests Burns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Nate Burns has been cut.
Masters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Burns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Burns misses.
Masters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Masters misses with a takedown attempt
and Burns counters with a stiff right hand.
Nate Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaqim Masters.
Masters thows a body shot but no joy.
Masters just misses with a punch to the body.
Masters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burns pinned against the cage. Burns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Masters takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Masters cracks Burns on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Burns falls backwards against the cage. Masters follows up with more strikes that drop Burns to his knees. Masters keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Burns! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joaqim Masters!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Superhulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyotoson Machsilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Superhulk had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Superhulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyotoson Machsilva!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Superhulk changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Machsilva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Superhulk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Machsilva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Machsilva wants to control but Superhulk postures up.
Superhulk advances to full mount.
Superhulk goes for an armbar but Machsilva turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Machsilva.
Machsilva won't allow Superhulk to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machsilva gets to his feet - Superhulk follows without any prompting.
Machsilva stuffs the takedown attempt from Superhulk. Superhulk gets slowly back to his feet.
Superhulk is breathing heavily.
Superhulk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Superhulk wants to pass the guard but Machsilva is keeping the position.
Machsilva 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machsilva has his feet on Superhulk's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Superhulk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Superhulk gets caught flat footed, as Machsilva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Machsilva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machsilva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Superhulk keeping moving, preventing Machsilva from controlling successfully.
Superhulk working for a triangle but Machsilva defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machsilva content to stall in guard here.
Superhulk throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Machsilva escapes and throws Superhulk's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Superhulk is looking for a sweep.
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.
Machsilva taking a breather here.
Superhulk tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machsilva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Superhulk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Superhulk is looking for a kimura but Machsilva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Superhulk to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lyotoson Machsilva will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Machsilva shoots for a takedown but Superhulk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Superhulk misses with a takedown
and Machsilva counters by clinching up.
Superhulk tries to score a body lock takedown but Machsilva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Machsilva jumps into guard, dragging Superhulk to the mat.
Machsilva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machsilva managing to control the position.
Machsilva controls Superhulk momentarily but Superhulk frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Superhulk looking to pass the guard.
Machsilva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Superhulk manages to get himself to full guard.
Machsilva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Superhulk's guard.
Superhulk is looking to improve his position.
Machsilva is working for a kimura but Superhulk is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Superhulk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Machsilva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Superhulk keeping moving, preventing Machsilva from controlling successfully.
Superhulk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machsilva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Machsilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Superhulk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machsilva won't allow Superhulk to sweep him here.
Machsilva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Superhulk wants to sweep here but Machsilva controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Superhulk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Superhulk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machsilva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Machsilva trying to hold on to Superhulk's head to control him but Superhulk postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Superhulk wants to pass the guard but Machsilva is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lyotoson Machsilva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Superhulk 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.
Machsilva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machsilva trying to control the position here.
Superhulk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machsilva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Superhulk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Superhulk advances position into side control!
Superhulk tries for a kimura but Machsilva is defending well.
Superhulk working away.
Superhulk works to advance to full mount. Machsilva defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Superhulk fails to advance to Machsilva's back.
Superhulk is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Machsilva has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Machsilva!
Superhulk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machsilva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Superhulk keeping full guard, as Machsilva tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Superhulk working for a triangle but Machsilva defends it easily.
Superhulk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Machsilva controls from within his opponent's guard.
Superhulk wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Machsilva looking to pass the guard.
Machsilva won't allow Superhulk to sweep him here.
Machsilva controlling from the top position.
Superhulk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Machsilva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Machsilva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Superhulk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machsilva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Kevin Superhulk!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Kevin Superhulk!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Kevin Superhulk!
Kevin Superhulk wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is D-Block ft. OJ Da Juiceman - Show Em . Melvin Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Melvin Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Slater!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Slater bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams wants to break free but Slater has control.
Slater looking to throw knees to the head but Williams is blocking nicely.
Slater changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Williams drives through and clinches with Slater against the cage.
Slater drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Melvin Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Slater.
Slater shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slater throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Slater closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Slater not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is not content to let Slater control the position.
Slater looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Slater throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slater is tying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slater is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Williams tries to kick Slater off but Slater keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Slater wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Slater throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slater off to one side.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Slater closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Slater wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Slater has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slater throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Slater looks gassed!
Williams is trying to stand.
Slater slows the pace down in half guard.
Slater tries to pass to full mount but Williams defends it.
Slater is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slater throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Slater throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with a good low kick that Slater was not able to check.
Slater bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Slater misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Slater are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Slater scoring with punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Slater.
Slater misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Slater tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Williams is not content to let Slater control the position.
Slater thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Slater tries for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Williams managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Slater.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Williams throws a head kick but Slater moves out of range.
Slater tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Slater looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
No luck for Slater with that takedown attempt.
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.
Slater is looking to land body kicks.
Williams throws a right and a left that Slater avoids nicely.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Slater with a poor takedown
and Williams counters with a nice body kick.
Williams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Slater gets the takedown into side control.
Slater trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Slater controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slater tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lance Slater will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Slater looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams scores with a one two! Slater had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Slater fails with the takedown.
Slater scores with a takedown into Williams's guard.
Slater looking to pass the guard.
Slater working some strikes from top position.
Slater pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slater looking to pass the guard.
Slater with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Slater pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
Slater tries to strike from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Slater tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a one-two to the body.
Melvin Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Slater.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Slater slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slater, pushing him back against the cage.
Slater wants a takedown.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Slater is blocking nicely.
Slater pulls guard successfully.
Slater looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams wants to stand but Slater has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Slater 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater is looking to sweep but instead, Williams has passed into half guard.
Williams is thwarting Slater's attempts to control the position.
Slater tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Slater trying to control but Williams postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Slater walks into a left hand.
Slater avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams keeps Slater at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams clinches but Slater breaks the clinch
and Slater counters with a takedown into side control.
Slater wants to take a breather but Williams manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Slater.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Slater advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Slater looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Slater seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Slater throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Slater sits in half guard.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Slater trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away.
Slater uses his free foot to push down on Williams's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Slater goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Williams is on top in guard.
Slater is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Slater is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Slater looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slater seems keen to control Williams's posture.
Slater looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Slater had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Williams is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Slater Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Williams's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lance Slater will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slater tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Slater fails with the takedown.
Williams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Slater slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Slater misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams moves into the clinch.
Melvin Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Slater.
A right hand to the body from Slater.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slater goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Slater's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williams connects with a knee to the head.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slater lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slater wants the takedown. Williams is fighting it off but Slater persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Williams's guard against the cage.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slater throws and elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slater's guard. Nice move by Williams!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
Slater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Slater is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slater is looking to advance position but Williams has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater wants to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
Williams stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Slater shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Slater with an uppercut!
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Slater shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slater.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Melvin Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slater bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Slater is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Williams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Williams wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Williams takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet.
Lance Slater has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slater creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Williams sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Slater drags him back down.
Slater tries to advance to mount but Williams denies him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slater misses with a body punch
and Williams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Slater goes for a takedown attempt but Williams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Slater shoots and misses
and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Williams.
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
Slater jumps guard but Williams stands there with Slater around his waist. Slater gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Slater fails to pull guard.
Slater has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Williams uses from the top position.
Slater manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
Slater loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slater in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slater looking to pass the guard.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams has his feet on Slater's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Slater avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slater gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melvin Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Slater closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Slater pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slater drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Slater trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slater throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Slater working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slater can do anything to dispel that myth.
Slater is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lance Slater.
I've got Slater winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Lance Slater!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Lance Slater!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Lance Slater!
Lance Slater wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Griffith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Staley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forrest Griffith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Damian Staley's chin.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forrest Griffith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Staley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crunch! Griffith slams his shin into Staley's torso.
Griffith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffith missing with a left hand there. Staley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Staley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Griffith's waist but Griffith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Staley off to one side.
Griffith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Staley is rocked!
Griffith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Staley is still on wobbly legs! Can Griffith finish him?
Griffith misses with a straight left.
Staley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffith.
Griffith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Staley.
Staley ducks under a wild hook from Griffith.
Griffith looks to land a right hand but Staley moved out of range.
Griffith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Griffith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Staley shoots for a takedown but Griffith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Staley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griffith.
Griffith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Staley looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Griffith - that's a beauty! Staley is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Griffith can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Forrest Griffith!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knock Yaazzout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yaazzout kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is act a fool remix. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Knock Yaazzout!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Clark!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yaazzout will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left and a right from Clark both land. Nice combination.
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yaazzout closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yaazzout lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yaazzout lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
A short right from Yaazzout on the inside.
Yaazzout blocks an uppercut.
Yaazzout connects with a knee to the head.
Clark is rocked!
It looks like John Clark has been cut.
Yaazzout has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Clark - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Yaazzout, and another! Clark is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Knock Yaazzout!
Knock Yaazzout retains his super heavyweight title!
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