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LMS 18: Caged PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dixon Herbush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dixon Herbush has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dixon Herbush!
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, Jesse Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Herbush.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Herbush looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thompson passes into half guard.
Herbush is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Herbush avoid being mounted?
Herbush moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Herbush wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbush escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Herbush lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thompson!
Herbush throwing strikes here but Thompson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Herbush can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thompson is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Herbush throwing strikes here but Thompson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Thompson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Herbush prevents Thompson from getting the reversal.
Thompson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Herbush.
Herbush postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thompson looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thompson is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herbush controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herbush lands a big shot there that rocks Thompson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Herbush is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Herbush can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thompson is looking to escape.
Herbush get's back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herbush gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Herbush is looking to stand up but Thompson isn't so interested in that idea.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Herbush escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herbush is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thompson is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dixon Herbush will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Herbush looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson shoots in and drives through. Herbush sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herbush tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dixon Herbush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herbush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dixon Herbush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Herbush doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Herbush is looking to clinch.
Herbush throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice takedown defense from Herbush. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
Dixon Herbush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Thompson.
Danga de danga de dang - Herbush scores with a four punch combination!
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Herbush.
Herbush pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Herbush wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Herbush misses with the combination.
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.
Herbush tries to clinch up.
Herbush keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Herbush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixon Herbush dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Herbush sizes up Thompson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Jesse Thompson has been cut.
Herbush is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Thompson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Herbush is fending him off so far but Thompson persists. Nope, Herbush circles away and we're back to standing.
Herbush is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Herbush shoots and misses
and Thompson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Herbush's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbush is trying to keep Thompson in close.
Herbush wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Thompson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Herbush struggling a bit here.
Herbush is trying to get back to his feet.
Herbush manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thompson's best efforts.
Herbush moves into full guard.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Herbush has an active guard here but Thompson has managed to pass into half guard.
Herbush trying to hold on to Thompson's head to control him but Thompson postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Herbush's temple.
Herbush is looking to control Thompson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Herbush avoid being mounted?
Herbush is looking to improve his position.
Herbush tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herbush is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thompson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thompson's back!
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Thompson is trapped and Herbush is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Thompson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Herbush scores with strikes from the back.
Thompson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herbush trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Herbush keeps control of the position as Thompson tries to break free.
Herbush 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.
Herbush is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Even with his hooks in, Herbush manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Herbush is looking to control Thompson but Thompson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jesse Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson covering up well and avoiding damage.
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 Dixon Herbush.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Herbush, 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 30:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixon Herbush!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Electric Dream Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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196 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rogerio Gracie!
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, Electric Dream Machine!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dream Machine moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Dream Machine tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Dream Machine tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie scores a takedown into full mount!
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dream Machine is on top in guard.
Gracie could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dream Machine manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Dream Machine is working from the bottom.
Dream Machine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dream Machine keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dream Machine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Dream Machine keeps moving.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dream Machine is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Gracie trying to control the position.
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.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Dream Machine defends easily.
Dream Machine wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dream Machine escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dream Machine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Gracie tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dream Machine presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dream Machine is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dream Machine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dream Machine seems to be stalking Gracie here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Gracie drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Electric Dream Machine!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovanni Marsallis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Bryant!
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, Giovanni Marsallis!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant throws a head kick but Marsallis moves out of range.
Bryant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marsallis's head backwards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marsallis.
Marsallis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bryant.
Marsallis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacob Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant thuds a left hand into Marsallis's body.
Marsallis looks gassed!
Bryant fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Bryant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bryant drops Marsallis with a left and a right! Oh, Marsallis is hurt - Bryant dives into side control looking to finish!
Marsallis is rocked!
Bryant has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Marsallis is still in real trouble! Can Bryant finish him?
Bryant loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Marsallis scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Bryant land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Bryant stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Bryant!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Bassito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanoo Ifucan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Bassito!
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, Kanoo Ifucan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bassito misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bassito fails with the takedown.
Bassito keeps the fight on the outside.
Ifucan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ifucan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bassito tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Bassito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ifucan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bassito lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bassito is working for takedown but Ifucan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bassito is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ifucan with a knee to the head.
It looks like Don Bassito has been cut.
Ifucan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ifucan tries to stand but Bassito is controlling from the bottom.
Bassito 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.
Bassito looking for a guillotine here but Ifucan defends easily.
Bassito is breathing heavily.
Ifucan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ifucan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bassito is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bassito is working an open guard so Ifucan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ifucan wants to clinch.
Bassito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ifucan's waist but Ifucan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bassito off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ifucan gets a clinch.
Bassito tries to pull guard but Ifucan holds him up against the cage and eventually Bassito drops back down to his feet.
Bassito misses with the head strike.
Bassito has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ifucan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ifucan wants to break free but Bassito has control.
Ifucan breaks from the clinch.
Ifucan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ifucan tries to clinch but Bassito moves out of range.
Bassito will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ifucan moves in looking to clinch but Bassito pushes him off.
Ifucan moves in looking to clinch but Bassito pushes him off.
Bassito circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ifucan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kanoo Ifucan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bassito shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ifucan but Ifucan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Bassito with that takedown attempt.
Ifucan tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ifucan tries to clinch there but Bassito circles away.
Ifucan tries to clinch up but Bassito circles away and keeps his distance.
Ifucan tries to clinch but Bassito is having none of it.
Ifucan tries to clinch but Bassito is having none of it.
Bassito shoots in but no luck this time.
Ifucan pushes Bassito up against the cage in a clinch.
Ifucan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bassito shoots in for a takedown but Ifucan shows good takedown defense.
Bassito shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ifucan as he avoids it easily.
Ifucan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bassito drives through and clinches with Ifucan against the cage.
Bassito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ifucan smiles and moves away.
Kanoo Ifucan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ifucan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bassito tries for a takedown but Ifucan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bassito tries to close the distance and clinch but Ifucan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bassito shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ifucan pinned against the cage. Ifucan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bassito shoots in but no luck this time.
Bassito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bassito fails with a takedown attempt.
Ifucan clinches up against the cage.
Ifucan is looking to break free of the clinch but Bassito has double underhooks.
Ifucan manages to break the clinch.
Bassito shoots in looking for a takedown. Ifucan tries to sprawl out of it but Bassito keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ifucan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bassito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bassito shoots in for a double leg but Ifucan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bassito fails with a takedown attempt.
Bassito tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ifucan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ifucan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bassito with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ifucan moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Ifucan as the two fighters clinch.
Ifucan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ifucan has closed the distance and engaged Bassito in a clinch.
Bassito drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ifucan scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanoo Ifucan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Bassito's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bassito misses with a takedown attempt
and Ifucan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bassito has Ifucan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ifucan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ifucan is looking to break free of the clinch but Bassito has double underhooks.
Bassito has Ifucan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ifucan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Bassito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bassito blocks an elbow strike from Ifucan.
Ifucan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ifucan is trying to break the clinch but Bassito has him pressed against the cage.
Bassito tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ifucan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ifucan.
Bassito trying to stall but Ifucan improves his position.
Ifucan lands a body punch.
Ifucan prevents the takedown attempt.
Ifucan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bassito tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ifucan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ifucan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ifucan pushes Bassito up against the cage in a clinch.
Bassito has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ifucan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ifucan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bassito shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ifucan pinned against the cage. Ifucan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bassito fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ifucan darts in trying to clinch
and Bassito holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bassito tries to pull guard but Ifucan won't allow it.
Bassito has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ifucan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ifucan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bassito has a takedown stuffed.
Ifucan moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees to the body from Ifucan.
Bassito drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Bassito.
Ifucan breaks the clinch.
Bassito with a poor takedown
and Ifucan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ifucan.
Ifucan breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Ifucan as Bassito shoots in.
Bassito shoots in and drives through. Ifucan sprawls well.
Bassito shoots in looking for a takedown. Ifucan tries to sprawl out of it but Bassito keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ifucan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ifucan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bassito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bassito shoots and misses
and Ifucan counters by clinching up.
Ifucan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bassito drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ifucan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bassito is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ifucan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ifucan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ifucan stuffs the takedown.
Ifucan instigates a clinch.
Ifucan is trying to break free.
Ifucan wants to stall.
Ifucan is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Bassito has denied him.
Kanoo Ifucan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ifucan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bassito has him pressed against the cage.
Ifucan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ifucan darts in and clinches Bassito up against the cage.
Ifucan just leaning against Bassito, taking a breather.
Bassito goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ifucan prevents it.
Bassito dodges an elbow strike from Ifucan.
Bassito is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ifucan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bassito's face.
Ifucan breaks from the clinch.
Ifucan tries to close the distance and clinch but Bassito swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ifucan doesn't manage to clinch there - Bassito circles away.
Bassito fails to land the takedown.
Bassito fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bassito shoots for a takedown but Ifucan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ifucan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bassito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bassito.
Ifucan closes the distance and clinches.
Bassito fails to pull guard.
Bassito tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ifucan breaks from the clinch.
Ifucan wants to clinch up but Bassito keeps it at a distance.
Ifucan tries to clinch
and Bassito counters by moving into the clinch.
Ifucan misses with an elbow over the top.
Ifucan breaks from the clinch.
Ifucan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ifucan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ifucan lands with a short shot to the head.
Ifucan lands a knee to the body.
Bassito wants a takedown.
Ifucan manages to break the clinch.
Ifucan doesn't manage to clinch there - Bassito circles away.
Ifucan instigates a clinch.
Ifucan breaks from the clinch.
Ifucan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bassito misses with a takedown attempt - Ifucan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ifucan is looking to clinch but Bassito is avoiding it.
Ifucan moves into range and clinches up with Bassito.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ifucan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bassito tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bassito fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ifucan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ifucan pushes Bassito up against the cage in a clinch.
Bassito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ifucan smiles and moves away.
Ifucan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bassito has a couple of punches blocked by Ifucan.
Bassito changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ifucan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ifucan takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ifucan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanoo Ifucan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Bassito's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ifucan wants to clinch.
Bassito misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ifucan tries to clinch up
and Bassito counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ifucan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bassito shoots and misses
and Ifucan moves into the clinch.
Ifucan is working Bassito over against the cage.
Ifucan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bassito looks for a takedown but Ifucan sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Bassito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bassito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ifucan tries to clinch there but Bassito circles away.
Ifucan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ifucan breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bassito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ifucan moves in looking to clinch but Bassito pushes him off.
Ifucan closes the distance but Bassito moves to the side
and Bassito counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bassito thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bassito won't allow Ifucan to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bassito forces his way into half guard.
Bassito is working for a submission of some sort.
Ifucan wants to get back to his feet.
Bassito moves into full mount! Ifucan won't be happy about that!
Bassito working the ground and pound effectively.
Ifucan is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Bassito locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Ifucan is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Bassito!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rhet Bart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and A Man Duh Tootie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bart's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, My Name Is Not A Pun by The Generic Indie Band 28. Tootie has chosen Twinkle Twinkle Little Star as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rhet Bart could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to A Man Duh Tootie's chin.
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139 lbs
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150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Rhet Bart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, A Man Duh Tootie!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tootie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bart as he jumps to the side.
Tootie avoids a punch combination nicely.
A Man Duh Tootie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tootie throws a combination that misses
and Bart counters with a takedown into side control.
Tootie is looking to regain half guard here but Bart keeps moving and retains side control.
Tootie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bart is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bart prevents Tootie from getting the reversal.
Bart manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tootie to take his back!
Tootie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bart working for a guillotine from mount but Tootie is in no mood to give up.
Tootie wants to control but Bart is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bart wants to take Tootie's back here but Tootie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Tootie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tootie trying to hold on to Bart's head to control him but Bart postures up.
Tootie tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bart wants to take a breather but Tootie is having none of it.
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.
Bart is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tootie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bart.
Tootie tries to roll over but Bart keeps him under control.
Tootie gets full guard.
Tootie throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Tootie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bart puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bart wants to free his trapped foot but Tootie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tootie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tootie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bart passes into side control.
Bart has an Americana. Tootie didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bart is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bart hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rhet Bart!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Bagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chip Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freedom has chosen Star Spangled Banner as his entrance music. Chip Freedom will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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162 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Bagger!
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, Chip Freedom!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freedom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bagger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Freedom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Freedom gets the takedown into side control.
Bagger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Freedom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bagger is looking to escape.
Freedom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Freedom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Freedom is pressing down on Bagger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bagger is holding on for now.
Freedom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bagger's head.
Bagger is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Freedom takes a swing at Bagger's ribcage but misses.
Freedom misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Bagger blocks the low kick.
Freedom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bagger misses with a takedown
and Freedom counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freedom.
Freedom gets a clinch.
Freedom just leaning against Bagger, taking a breather.
Freedom scores with a knee to the head.
Bagger is trying to trip Freedom. He has hold of a leg but Freedom is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bagger persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bagger is breathing heavily.
Freedom is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Freedom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Freedom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bagger defending well though.
Freedom lands strikes from half guard.
Bagger trying to hold on to Freedom's head to control him but Freedom postures up.
Freedom winds up and cracks Bagger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bagger is trying to get back to full guard.
Bagger wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom wants to pass the guard but Bagger is defending well.
Bagger has hold of Freedom's hands but Freedom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bagger is defending against the submission attempts here by Freedom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Freedom prevents Bagger from improving his position.
Bagger is not content to let Freedom control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bagger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Freedom sprawls well initially but Bagger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Freedom moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bagger passes Freedom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Freedom is trying to get back to full guard.
Bagger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freedom keeps working.
Freedom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bagger is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Freedom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bagger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bagger wants to pass to mount but Freedom is defending the position.
Freedom wants to improve his position but Bagger is controlling well.
Bagger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bagger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Freedom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bagger.
Freedom feints and as Bagger raises his hands in defense, Freedom changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bagger is rocked!
Freedom cracks Bagger with a solid left hand.
Oh Bagger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Freedom passes Bagger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bagger tries to get to full guard but Freedom has control of the leg.
Freedom uses his free foot to push down on Bagger's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bagger.
Bagger is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freedom lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bagger hang on?
Freedom lands a big elbow.
Freedom controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Freedom dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bagger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagger working away.
Bagger seems to have got his legs back now.
Freedom is not content to let Bagger control the position.
Freedom is looking to reverse the position.
Freedom manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Freedom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bagger manages to get to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Freedom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Freedom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Freedom trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chip Freedom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Freedom stands up over Bagger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Freedom won't allow Bagger to sweep him here.
Freedom postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bagger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Freedom fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bagger sprawls well initially but Freedom persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bagger is trying to stand up here but Freedom is controlling him well.
Bagger actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom trying to control the action but Bagger is working from the bottom.
Bagger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bagger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Freedom wants to pass the guard but Bagger is keeping the position.
Freedom is looking to work some ground and pound but Bagger has wrist control.
Bagger pushes Freedom off and gets back to his feet.
Bagger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Freedom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bagger is one step ahead there.
Bagger stands up from Freedom's guard - Bagger perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chip Freedom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagger is looking to clinch.
Tom Bagger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bagger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bagger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bagger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bagger wants to free his trapped foot but Freedom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bagger wants to control but Freedom is keeping him busy.
Freedom is defending against the submission attempts here by Bagger.
Bagger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagger working Freedom over with strikes.
Bagger throwing shots but Freedom is blocking nicely.
Bagger seems to be working for a kimura but Freedom defends the submission attempt.
Freedom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bagger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bagger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Freedom defending well though.
Freedom is trying to get back to full guard.
Freedom trying to control from the bottom.
Bagger is tying to control. Freedom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Bagger dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Freedom rushes Bagger and presses him up against the cage.
Bagger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Freedom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bagger has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Freedom is trying to keep an underhook but Bagger manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Freedom flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Freedom trying to control but Bagger postures up.
Bagger is looking to advance position but Freedom won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bagger connects with a nice short shot to Freedom's temple.
Bagger tries to stand and escape but Freedom is controlling the position.
Freedom trying to control but Bagger postures up.
Freedom tries to get to full guard but Bagger has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bagger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Freedom with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bagger counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Freedom!
Freedom tries to hold on but Bagger postures up.
Bagger is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Freedom can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bagger with a couple of short strikes.
Bagger dominating with strikes here.
Bagger working for a submission but Freedom is keeping him at bay.
Bagger punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bagger lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Bagger.
Bagger lands a big elbow.
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!
Bagger looking for a guillotine from mount but Freedom is having none of it.
Freedom is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagger is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bagger landing strikes, looking to finish!
Freedom is looking to improve his position but Bagger isn't that keen on the idea.
Bagger lands a big elbow.
Bagger tries to control but Freedom wriggling away.
Freedom tries to hold on but Bagger pushes him away.
Bagger breaks from Freedom's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bagger looking for a guillotine from mount but Freedom is having none of it.
Freedom manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is in trouble now - Bagger has advanced to mount!
Bagger lands a big elbow.
Freedom in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Freedom is squirming around, avoiding Bagger's attempts to control the action.
A nice elbow there by Bagger.
Bagger prevents Freedom from getting the reversal.
Bagger working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bagger landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom taking shots to the head.
Bagger unloading with bombs!
Bagger scoring with strikes but Freedom is staying in there.
Freedom is looking to improve his position but Bagger isn't that keen on the idea.
Freedom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bagger wants to finish this one by submission but Freedom is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bagger.
Bagger lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freedom flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Bagger working for a submission but Freedom is keeping him at bay.
Freedom can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Bagger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bagger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Bagger!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lee Stacey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slater has chosen Terminator Theme as his entrance music. Jack Slater is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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154 lbs
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Lee Stacey!
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, Jack Slater!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stacey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stacey.
Stacey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stacey ducks straight into an uppercut from Slater and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Stacey maanges to regain guard straight away.
Stacey is rocked!
Stacey is looking for a triangle but Slater pushes his legs off easily.
Oh Stacey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stacey doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Slater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stacey seems to have got his legs back now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stacey is on top in guard.
Stacey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slater preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stacey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Slater's guard.
Slater pushes Stacey off looking to stand but Stacey dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stacey controlling the action here.
Slater is trying to stand back up but Stacey is controlling him
Stacey uses his free foot to push down on Slater's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Slater.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stacey is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Slater wants to hold on but Stacey pushes him away.
Stacey lands a big elbow.
Stacey unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater is trying desperately to improve position.
Slater is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Slater looks gassed!
Stacey postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Slater looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Stacey.
Slater takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stacey fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Stacey lands with some strikes.
Stacey landing shots from mount.
Slater is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stacey controlling the position easily from mount.
Stacey landing strikes from the mount and Slater is in trouble!
Slater in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stacey working the ground and pound effectively.
Stacey lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Slater is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slater regains half guard.
Stacey is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater is refusing to be controlled, as Stacey sits in half guard.
Stacey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stacey is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Slater wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stacey.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee warns Slater that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Stacey in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Stacey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stacey misses with a body kick.
Stacey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch combination from Slater misses.
Slater drops Stacey with a nice combination! Slater dives into Stacey's guard, looking to finish!
Slater slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Stacey.
Stacey punching from the bottom.
Stacey trying to control from the bottom.
Slater wants to stand up but Stacey is controlling the position.
Slater is breathing heavily.
Stacey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stacey.
Slater 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.
Stacey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Slater!
Stacey looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stacey working the ground and pound effectively.
Stacey looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stacey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stacey in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stacey is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Slater can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stacey working Slater over with strikes here.
Stacey landing punches.
Stacey breaks from Slater's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Stacey controlling from mount.
Stacey landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stacey lands a big elbow.
Stacey misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Stacey throws a sloppy strike and Slater uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Slater has ended up in Stacey's guard.
Stacey 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.
Slater stands up from Stacey's guard - Slater perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stacey.
Slater blocks a head kick by Stacey.
Slater will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee Stacey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slater misses with a series of wild punches.
Stacey gets the takedown into side control.
Stacey scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Slater to see if he's OK.
Slater is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stacey asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Slater throws Stacey to one side and escapes!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stacey in his tracks.
Stacey moves away from the strike by Slater.
Slater avoids the head kick by Stacey.
Slater throws a right hand that Stacey ducks under and follows up with a left that Stacey also avoids with ease.
Stacey throws a hook but Slater blocks it.
Stacey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Slater sprawls well initially but Stacey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stacey passes to side control.
Slater wants to get back to his feet but Stacey is dominant here and he's now got Slater's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slater can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Stacey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Stacey dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Slater lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Stacey falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Slater!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dvon Jason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Spotwood (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dvon Jason!
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, Jerry Spotwood!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spotwood changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jason looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jason is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Spotwood is controlling him well.
Spotwood tries to move to mount but Jason blocks the move with his legs.
Spotwood has an Americana. Jason didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Spotwood is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Spotwood hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jerry Spotwood!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the jungle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Reed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Knight!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reed is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knight is looking for a sweep. Reed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Reed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Knight does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knight doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reed.
Knight is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reed's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reed's back!
Reed is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight has got one arm under Reed's chin. This could be trouble... Reed trying to control the other hand but Knight gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Reed has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steven Knight!
Steven Knight is the new welterweight champion!
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