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VFC 7: Explode PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Lando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mike Richard has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Richard!
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, Jay Lando!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lando tries to clinch but Richard is having none of it.
Richard lands with a nice body kick.
Lando avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lando slips a jab and a cross from Richard.
Lando changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richard tries to avoid it but Lando manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richard to the ground. Richard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big head kick from Richard and Lando is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Lando is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richard slips nicely into half guard.
Lando is still in real trouble! Can Richard finish him?
Richard trying to mount his opponent but Lando defends it.
Lando seems to have recovered his senses.
Richard decides to return to a standing position.
A head kick misses from Richard.
Lando closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richard circles away.
Richard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lando on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lando shoots in but Richard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mike Richard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Lando.
Lando looks gassed!
Richard swinging wilding here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Richard misses.
Richard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richard lands a head kick. Lando smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lando is trying desperately to land a takedown but Richard is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lando.
Lando closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lando lands in his opponent's guard.
Lando trying to control but Richard is working from the bottom.
Richard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lando wants to pass the guard but Richard is keeping the position.
Richard is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Lando frees his head nicely. Oh but Richard has switched to an armbar! Lando is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mike Richard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between KEVIN Dragula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Rider (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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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, KEVIN Dragula !
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, Ryan Rider!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Dragula lands but Rider takes it in his stride.
Rider will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rider darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rider throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dragula blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rider.
Rider throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rider throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rider looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rider missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rider lands a nice short elbow.
Dragula is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rider wants to pass to mount but Dragula is defending the position.
Dragula trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rider takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rider lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dragula trying to control but Rider postures up.
Dragula keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rider not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rider is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragula is trying to stand back up but Rider is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dragula is breathing heavily.
Rider throwing shots but Dragula is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Rider there.
Rider wants to free his trapped foot but Dragula is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rider not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dragula is trying to stand back up but Rider is controlling him
Rider lands with a punch from half guard.
Rider missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dragula has hold of Rider's hands but Rider slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rider lands a nice short elbow.
Rider working over Dragula with some ground and pound. Dragula looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider lands with a punch from half guard.
Rider is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Rider.
Rider missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dragula tries to kick Rider off but Rider keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rider not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rider missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dragula has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rider is working away from the top position though.
Rider thows a huge punch but Dragula dodges it nicely.
Rider missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dragula is looking to clinch but Rider is avoiding it.
Rider bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Dragula 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dragula is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dragula to see if he's OK.
Rider in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dragula tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rider working away.
Rider cracks Dragula with a big right hand but Dragula just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dragula sneaks back into half guard.
Rider throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rider throwing shots but Dragula is blocking nicely.
Rider wants to pass the guard but Dragula is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Rider 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.
Dragula tries to clinch there but Rider circles away.
Rider shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rider was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dragula wants to control but Rider is having none of it.
Rider lands with some strikes.
Rider lands a big shot there that rocks Dragula but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rider fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rider with good strikes from the mount here!
Dragula tries to hold on but Rider postures up.
Rider in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rider working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dragula taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rider raining down shots from the mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider unloading with bombs!
Ryan Rider has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rider working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dragula is in a horrible position here. Rider smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rider lands a nice shot to the head.
Rider lands a big shot there that rocks Dragula but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rider cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dragula tries to lock up and control but Rider gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dragula slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rider prevents Dragula from standing back up.
Rider thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dragula 's head.
Dragula pushes Rider off looking to stand but Rider dives back in and keeps control.
Rider is thwarting Dragula 's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragula gets full guard.
Dragula tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rider postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rider postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rider throws a big right hand that misses.
Rider tries to free his leg and advance position but Dragula is retaining full guard.
Dragula controls Rider momentarily but Rider frees himself.
Rider preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rider closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rider cracks Dragula with a big elbow.
Rider landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dragula is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rider working away.
Dragula is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rider working away.
Rider tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Dragula 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rider shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dragula 's guard.
Rider with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rider thows a big elbow that misses.
Rider scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dragula is looking to stand up but Rider isn't so interested in that idea.
Rider lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rider stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dragula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rider stands up over Dragula , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rider wants to pass the guard but Dragula is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rider is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dragula utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rider wants to pass the guard but Dragula is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Rider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rider looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dragula tries to roll over but Rider keeps him under control.
Rider throwing shots but Dragula is blocking nicely.
Rider is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Dragula has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dragula pushes Rider off looking to stand but Rider dives back in and keeps control.
Rider wants to free his trapped foot but Dragula is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rider lands with a punch from half guard.
Rider looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dragula with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dragula blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rider.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rider wants to clinch up but Dragula keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dragula tries to clinch up
and Rider counters with a single leg into guard. Dragula didn't expect that.
Dragula is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rider loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rider loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rider working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rider throws a strike but Dragula rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rider wants to sweep here but Dragula controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dragula looks to clinch
and Rider counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rider sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dragula 's guard.
Rider scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rider is nestled in close to Dragula , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rider lands a nice short elbow.
Rider tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dragula knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ground and pound from Rider.
Rider trying to pass the guard but Dragula defending well.
Dragula trying to control here.
Dragula wants to improve his position but Rider is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider is looking to advance position but Dragula won't allow it.
Dragula is looking to escape.
Rider tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dragula knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Dragula throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dragula pushes Rider up against the cage in a clinch.
Rider can't get the takedown.
Dragula comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dragula has Rider pressed against the cage.
Dragula breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rider swats away the attempt to clinch by Dragula .
Rider circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dragula gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dragula wants to stand but Rider is controlling the position.
Rider thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragula avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rider postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rider wants to pass the guard but Dragula is keeping the position.
Dragula has momentary wrist control but Rider slips an elbow through the middle.
KEVIN Dragula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rider scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dragula is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rider chips away with some ground and pound.
Rider tries to free his leg and advance position but Dragula is retaining full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rider advances position into side control!
Dragula tries to buck Rider off but Rider is having none of it.
Rider scores with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Rider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rider 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Rider!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between neva scuuurd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Snapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). scuuurd kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is we aint scared. Bob Snapp looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, neva scuuurd!
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, Bob Snapp!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
scuuurd wants to clinch.
Snapp misses with a series of wild punches.
Snapp should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Snapp keeps the fight on the outside.
scuuurd tries to clinch but Snapp is having none of it.
scuuurd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snapp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
scuuurd is looking to clinch but Snapp is avoiding it.
Snapp tries to clinch up.
scuuurd moves into the clinch successfully.
scuuurd lands a knee to the body.
Snapp looks gassed!
A knee to the head by scuuurd.
scuuurd scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from scuuurd.
scuuurd lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from scuuurd.
It looks like Bob Snapp has been cut.
scuuurd lands an elbow inside that Snapp shrugs off.
Snapp takes an elbow to the temple.
Snapp can't break the clinch.
scuuurd connects with a nasty looking knee right to Snapp's face.
Snapp takes an elbow to the temple.
scuuurd gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Snapp is rocked!
scuuurd lands a nice elbow.
Snapp is still on wobbly legs! Can scuuurd finish him?
scuuurd lands an elbow inside that Snapp shrugs off.
scuuurd comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from scuuurd.
scuuurd unloads a knee to the mid-section. Snapp lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
scuuurd crunches a lovely knee into Snapp's ribcage.
scuuurd lands an elbow that stopped Snapp in his tracks for a moment.
scuuurd lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from scuuurd.
Snapp wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from scuuurd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
scuuurd connects with a knee to the head.
Snapp tries to break the clinch but scuuurd is controlling the position.
scuuurd keeps control of Snapp as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
scuuurd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
scuuurd lands a damaging elbow.
scuuurd lands a damaging elbow.
Snapp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snapp wants to break the clinch but can't.
scuuurd lands a nice elbow.
Snapp is trying to break the clinch but scuuurd has him pressed against the cage.
Snapp seems to have recovered his senses.
scuuurd lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Snapp takes an elbow to the forehead.
Snapp wants to get back to striking at distance but scuuurd won't allow it.
scuuurd lands a knee to the head.
scuuurd lands an elbow that stopped Snapp in his tracks for a moment.
Snapp is looking to break free of the clinch but scuuurd has double underhooks.
scuuurd lands a nice elbow.
scuuurd lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Snapp out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). neva scuuurd!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bad News (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Tangradi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bad News 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bad News!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eric Tangradi!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
News shoots in and drives through. Tangradi sprawls well.
News tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tangradi swivels and escapes.
News misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Tangradi as News shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bad News. That's going to take a lot out of him.
News changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tangradi tries to avoid it but News manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tangradi to the ground. Tangradi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
News shoots for a double leg takedown but Tangradi sprawls well. He's pushed News's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
News shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tangradi pinned against the cage. Tangradi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bad News seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tangradi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
News shoots and misses
and Tangradi counters with a single leg into guard. News didn't expect that.
News is breathing heavily.
Tangradi cracks News with a solid left hand.
Tangradi is in close to News's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tangradi chips away with some ground and pound.
News has momentary wrist control but Tangradi slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Tangradi chips away with some ground and pound.
Tangradi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tangradi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tangradi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tangradi postures up and lands a big shot to News's brow.
Tangradi works over News with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tangradi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tangradi 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.
Tangradi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tangradi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tangradi with a nice head shot there.
Tangradi lands a couple of digs.
Tangradi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tangradi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. News is keeping the position for now.
News had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tangradi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. News Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tangradi's back instead.
News is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
News looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Tangradi taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bad News!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larry Fuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Boyd!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuller.
Fuller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boyd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fuller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fuller could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fuller is looking to clinch.
Fuller throws a head kick that misses.
Fuller moves away from the strike by Boyd.
Boyd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fuller is fending him off so far but Boyd persists. Nope, Fuller circles away and we're back to standing.
Fuller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fuller with a jab.
Boyd fails to land the takedown.
Fuller lands with a nice combination. Boyd backs away looking to recover.
Boyd is rocked!
Boyd tries to keep at a distance but Fuller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boyd is still on wobbly legs! Can Fuller finish him?
Fuller is trying to break the clinch but Boyd has him pressed against the cage.
Fuller can't break the clinch.
Boyd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fuller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Larry Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Boyd.
Fuller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boyd seems to have recovered his senses.
Fuller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boyd moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boyd gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyd drops an elbow to the side of Fuller's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Fuller tries to get to full guard but Boyd has control of the leg.
Fuller is trying to stand up here but Boyd is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller tries to roll over but Boyd keeps him under control.
Boyd is trying to control the action in half guard but Fuller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boyd works his way into full mount!
Fuller trying desperately to get to his feet.
Boyd jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fuller manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Boyd is putting a hurting on Fuller here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fuller pushes Boyd away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Boyd gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fuller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fuller tries to get out of the position.
Boyd postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fuller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boyd wants to work for an arm triangle but Fuller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boyd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boyd looks gassed!
Boyd prevents Fuller from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fuller gets full guard.
Fuller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boyd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boyd wants to pass the guard but Fuller is keeping the position.
Boyd lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fuller wants to get back to his feet but Boyd is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boyd drops back looking for a leg! Fuller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fuller manages to kick Boyd off! Boyd jumps back into Fuller's guard.
Boyd tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuller is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Fuller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boyd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boyd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Boyd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boyd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd swats away the attempt to clinch by Fuller.
Boyd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boyd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fuller looks to land a combination. Boyd sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Some wild striking there from Fuller.
Fuller misses with a wild combination.
Fuller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boyd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Boyd throws an elbow that doesn't really do any damage.
Fuller trying to control the action but Boyd is working from the bottom.
Boyd managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fuller.
The ground and pound from Fuller seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Boyd parries the strikes from Fuller easily there. Fuller is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Boyd to escape.
Boyd is not content to let Fuller control the position.
Fuller throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller throws an elbow but Boyd slips to the side and avoids it well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fuller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fuller throws a low kick, looking for Boyd's leg but Boyd calmly moves out of range.
Fuller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fuller.
Fuller throws an overhand right that drops Boyd like a sack of potatoes! Fuller dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Fuller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pete Schell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Reznor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Schell!
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, Saul Reznor!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznor drops his hands momentarily and Schell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Schell throws a head kick but Reznor moves out of range.
Schell shoots for a double leg takedown but Reznor sprawls well. He's pushed Schell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schell throws a body kick that misses.
Schell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schell fails with the takedown.
Pete Schell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schell tries to close the distance and clinch but Reznor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schell tries to clinch up but Reznor circles away and keeps his distance.
Reznor keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Schell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reznor as he jumps to the side.
Reznor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Reznor or perhaps it was just good defense by Schell which made him look bad.
Schell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reznor is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schell wants to control but Reznor is keeping him busy.
Reznor tries to buck Schell off but Schell is having none of it.
Reznor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Reznor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reznor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schell is breathing heavily.
Reznor wants to free his trapped foot but Schell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reznor uses his free foot to push down on Schell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznor tries to control but Schell wriggling away.
Schell is trying desperately to improve position.
Reznor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schell is squirming around, avoiding Reznor's attempts to control the action.
Schell is looking to improve his position but Reznor isn't that keen on the idea.
Reznor with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Reznor wants to finish this one by submission but Schell is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Reznor.
Reznor working for a guillotine from mount but Schell is in no mood to give up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schell looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Reznor doesn't have the hooks in and Schell manages to turn into his guard.
Schell wants to control from the top but Reznor keeps moving.
Schell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Schell trying to control but Reznor is working from the bottom.
Schell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reznor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Reznor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reznor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schell.
Reznor gets the takedown into side control.
Schell is looking to reverse the position.
Reznor tries for a kimura but Schell is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Schell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Saul Reznor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Schell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reznor counters by clinching up.
Reznor wants a takedown.
Schell is looking to control Reznor's arms but Reznor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schell has his back to the cage.
Reznor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reznor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schell gets underhooks to prevent Reznor's takedown attempt.
Reznor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reznor stalling in the clinch but Schell improves position.
Reznor can't get the takedown.
Pete Schell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Reznor.
Reznor throws a punch but it's blocked by Schell.
Schell has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Reznor clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Schell just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Schell wants to control but Reznor is keeping busy.
Reznor manages to reverse the position and now he's in Schell's guard. Nice work there by Reznor.
Reznor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Reznor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Reznor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reznor but great work by Schell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schell tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Reznor is trying to get back to half guard.
Reznor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Reznor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schell blocks the strikes from Reznor.
Reznor tries to roll over but Schell keeps him under control.
Reznor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schell sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reznor wants to control the position but Schell says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Reznor throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Reznor tries to get to full guard but Schell has control of the leg.
Schell decides to return to a standing position.
Reznor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reznor shoots in but no luck this time.
Reznor is breathing heavily.
Schell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reznor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reznor.
Schell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reznor gets underhooks to prevent Schell's takedown attempt.
Schell pulls guard effortlessly.
Reznor won't allow Schell to sweep him here.
Reznor wants to pass the guard but Schell is keeping the position.
Schell trying to keep a closed guard but Reznor is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznor passes Schell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reznor is keen to just control but Schell is a slippery customer.
Reznor moves into full mount! Schell won't be happy about that!
Reznor jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Schell manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Schell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Schell tries to improve position but can't.
Reznor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reznor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Reznor working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schell is looking for a sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reznor blocks the body kick.
Schell throws a head kick but Reznor moves out of range.
Reznor throws a right and a left that Schell avoids nicely.
Reznor shoots in and bounces Schell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reznor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Reznor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Schell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reznor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Reznor is looking to work some ground and pound but Schell has wrist control.
Reznor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schell 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.
Reznor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reznor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reznor advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schell stops Reznor from passing to mount.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schell tries to clinch
and Reznor counters with a series of strikes. Schell will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reznor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reznor throws a series of punches but Schell avoids them all with ease.
Schell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reznor has closed the distance and engaged Schell in a clinch.
Reznor misses with some punches.
Schell lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Reznor.
Schell tries to pull guard but Reznor won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pete Schell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reznor is trying to stall.
Reznor avoids the elbow strike from Schell, against the cage.
Schell successfully pulls guard.
Reznoris looking to pass into half guard but Schell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Schell is in guard.
Reznor throws his legs up looking for a submission but Schell uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Reznor's face as Schell controls the position.
Schell has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Reznor shoots in and bounces Schell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznor trying to control but Schell is working from the bottom.
Reznor throws a strike but Schell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schell throws a big right hand that misses.
Reznor wants to hit a switch here but Schell passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Reznor there!
Reznor is trying to escape the mount.
Schell looking to finish with strikes here!
Reznor is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reznor tries to hold on but Schell pushes him away.
Schell looking to control but Reznor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reznor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Schell is keen to just control but Reznor is a slippery customer.
Schell is looking to advance position but Reznor won't allow it.
Saul Reznor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reznor actively working from the bottom here.
Schell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schell trying to mount his opponent but Reznor defends it.
Schell throwing shots but Reznor is blocking nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Donk. Schell catches Reznor right on the button with a cross.
Schell fails with the takedown
and Reznor counters with a left to the body.
Schell throws a head kick but Reznor moves out of range.
Reznor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reznor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Reznor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reznor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Reznor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royale Roller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bearded Clam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clam has chosen Filthy Christmas as his entrance music. Bearded Clam struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Bearded Clam is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Royale Roller!
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, Bearded Clam!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Roller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clam darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Clam prevents Roller from improving his position.
Roller punching from the bottom.
Roller moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Clam wants to pass the guard but Roller is keeping the position.
Clam drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roller looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roller looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roller!
Clam is trying to improve his position.
Roller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clam is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Clam managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Roller.
Roller decides to stand back up. Roller steps back and let's Clam get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Clam looks gassed!
Clam 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.
Roller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clam 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.
Roller controls Clam momentarily but Clam frees himself.
Roller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Roller is pulling down on Clam's head. It's preventing any offense from Clam, at least for the moment.
Roller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clam's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clam looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roller passes into side control.
Clam is looking to regain half guard here but Roller keeps moving and retains side control.
Clam manages to work his way to half guard, despite Roller's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clam regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roller is one step ahead there.
Clam has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Roller should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Clam has tightened it up now! Roller should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bearded Clam!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Georgeborough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Thomas Georgeborough has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Georgeborough!
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, Vincent Chase!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgeborough closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chase to the mat! Chase manages to get full guard.
Georgeborough postures up in Chase's guard and throws a big left but Chase blocks it.
Chase is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chase seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Georgeborough does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Georgeborough is looking to improve his position.
Georgeborough 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.
Chase is keen to just control but Georgeborough is a slippery customer.
Georgeborough looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Georgeborough tries to roll over but Chase keeps him under control.
Georgeborough is staying active underneath Chase, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Georgeborough gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chase wants to control from the top but Georgeborough keeps moving.
Chase thows a big elbow that misses.
Chase won't allow Georgeborough to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgeborough had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Chase is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Georgeborough Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Chase's back instead.
Georgeborough thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Georgeborough is trying to stick to Chase's back but Chase is turning into Georgeborough. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Georgeborough's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chase.
Georgeborough is breathing heavily.
Georgeborough keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully.
Chase drops back, looking for a kneebar! Georgeborough looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Georgeborough looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Georgeborough!
Chase gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Georgeborough wants to stand up but Chase has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Chase is trying to control but can't.
Chase missing with punches from the bottom.
Chase is positioning himself well to prevent Georgeborough advancing to mount.
Chase is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Georgeborough blocks the strikes from Chase.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase wants to control but Georgeborough is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chase manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Georgeborough throwing strikes but missing.
Chase looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Georgeborough looking to pass the guard.
Chase bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Georgeborough's guard.
Chase tries to free his leg and advance position but Georgeborough is retaining full guard.
Georgeborough working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chase doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chase manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chase must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Georgeborough preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Georgeborough is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Georgeborough slips a nice elbow through Chase's hands, connecting with Chase's forehead.
Georgeborough uses his free foot to push down on Chase's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chase.
Georgeborough lands a big elbow.
Chase is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chase really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chase is still in real trouble! Can Georgeborough finish him?
Chase is in a horrible position here. Georgeborough smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgeborough wants to finish this one by submission but Chase is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Georgeborough.
Chase should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Chase has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Georgeborough is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Chase knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Chase for a finish.
Chase fending off the submission attempt from Georgeborough.
Chase seems to have recovered his senses.
Chase showing good submission defense here.
Chase rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chase manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Georgeborough won't allow Chase to sweep him here.
Chase has Georgeborough pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase punching from the bottom - just letting Georgeborough know he's still in a fight.
Georgeborough advances position into side control!
Georgeborough tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Chase's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Georgeborough wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chase, who protects the arm well.
Chase can't do much from the bottom here.
Georgeborough is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chase has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Georgeborough tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chase's legs.
Chase tries to bench press Georgeborough off him but Georgeborough keeps the position.
Georgeborough decides to stand back up. Georgeborough steps back and let's Chase get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Georgeborough dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Georgeborough bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chase wants to control but Georgeborough postures up.
Georgeborough working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Georgeborough tries for a kimura but Chase is defending well.
Chase regains half guard.
Georgeborough thows a huge punch but Chase dodges it nicely.
It looks like Georgeborough is going to stand back up.
Georgeborough works his way into side control.
Georgeborough has an Americana. Chase didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Georgeborough is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Georgeborough hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Thomas Georgeborough!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wasted Youth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Lang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Brawler
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wasted Youth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Lang!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Youth misses with a body shot.
Youth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Youth controlling the pace.
Youth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Youth.
Youth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lang defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Youth in particular looking to stall.
Lang has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Youth is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lang is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lang keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Youth tries to close the distance and clinch but Lang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Youth scores a takedown into full mount!
Lang tries to hold on but Youth postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Youth putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lang is controlling an arm, preventing Youth from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lang is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youth is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lang can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Youth lands with some strikes.
Youth controlling his opponent.
Youth with good strikes from the mount here!
Youth working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Youth is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lang can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lang in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youth tries to control but Lang wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Youth cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Youth is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lang has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lang!
Youth is breathing heavily.
Youth working a defensive guard here.
Youth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Youth is working hard here to advance position.
Lang stops Youth from standing up.
Lang tries to stand but Youth is controlling from the bottom.
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.
Youth 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.
Youth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Youth striking off his back but it's not causing Lang any problems.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Youth throws a head kick but Lang moves out of range.
Youth clinches.
Youth has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lang uses from the top position.
Youth pushes Lang off and gets back to his feet.
Lang tries to clinch up.
Youth scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wasted Youth dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lang shoots and misses
and Youth counters with a takedown into side control.
Youth scoring with punches and elbows.
Youth remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Youth working the head with strikes.
Youth moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Youth lands an elbow.
Youth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lang keeps working.
Youth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lang is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang is trying to get back to half guard.
Youth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Youth cracks Lang with a big elbow.
Youth takes a little break here. Lang wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Youth trying to control the action but Lang is working from the bottom.
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.
Youth stands up.
Youth moves in looking to clinch but Lang pushes him off.
Youth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Youth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lang is fending him off so far but Youth persists. Nope, Lang circles away and we're back to standing.
Youth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lang as he jumps to the side.
Lang fails with the takedown
and Youth counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lang!
Youth is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lang has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Youth cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youth landing strikes, looking to finish!
Youth controlling his opponent.
Lang tries to lock up and control but Youth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lang is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Youth unloading with bombs!
Youth punishing his opponent with strikes.
Youth looking to secure an arm triangle but Lang defends it well.
Youth tries to control but Lang wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang working to try and regain half guard.
Youth breaks from Lang's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lang tries to lock up and control but Youth gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Youth controlling from mount.
Youth tries to control but Lang wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Youth content just to control the position here.
Youth landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wasted Youth dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lang with a poor takedown
and Youth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wasted Youth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Youth or perhaps it was just good defense by Lang which made him look bad.
Lang gets caught flat footed, as Youth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lang seems keen to control Youth's posture.
Youth throws a big right hand that misses.
Youth wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
Lang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Youth looking to pass the guard.
Lang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youth landing with the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Lang.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Youth.
Lang misses with a takedown
and Youth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Youth.
Lang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Youth is one step ahead there.
Youth advances to half guard.
Lang misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Youth is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lang reverses the position - he's now on top in Youth's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lang wants to control from the top but Youth keeps moving.
Youth 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.
Youth is pulling down on Lang's head to control his posture.
Youth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Youth is really struggling to control Lang but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick by Youth misses
and Lang counters with a shoot takedown. Youth fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youth is trying to control the position but Lang postures up.
Lang won't allow Youth to sweep him here.
Youth thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Youth looking to control.
Youth trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Youth is trying to keep Lang in close.
Youth looking for a sweep. Not yet Youth, not yet.
Youth is controlling Lang's posture.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Youth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lang counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Youth's guard now.
Lang trying to control the position from guard on top but Youth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lang is pushing down on Youth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Youth is fighting to maintain full guard but Lang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Youth is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Lang pulls his head out easily.
Lang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lang gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Youth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lang's waist but Lang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Youth off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wasted Youth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Youth has a takedown stuffed.
Youth moves into range and clinches up with Lang.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Youth wants the takedown. Lang is fighting it off but Youth persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lang's guard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang looking for a sweep. Not yet Lang, not yet.
Youth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dave Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 Wasted Youth.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Youth, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wasted Youth!
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