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WCC East 8 LHW Crown PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Tapia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Carwin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Better Think Again. Chris Carwin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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240 lbs
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271 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Carwin!
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, Tommy Tapia!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapia jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carwin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Carwin tries to clinch up but Tapia circles away and keeps his distance.
Tapia swats away the attempt to clinch by Carwin.
Carwin tries to clinch but Tapia is having none of it.
Nice body kick there by Tapia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tapia throws a right hand that Carwin ducks under and follows up with a left that Carwin also avoids with ease.
Tapia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carwin as he avoids it easily.
Tapia seems to be stalking Carwin here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Carwin drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tommy Tapia!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marc Andre Fleury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zvier Shalzier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fleury might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to your goin down. Marc Andre Fleury is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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160 lbs
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Good takedowns
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Andre Fleury!
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, Zvier Shalzier!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shalzier drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shalzier tries to stand but Fleury is controlling from the bottom.
Fleury looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fleury is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fleury looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shalzier passes into side control.
Shalzier has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fleury!
Shalzier seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Fleury is holding on tight.
Shalzier trying to control but Fleury is having none of it.
Fleury is trying desperately to improve position.
Shalzier looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fleury is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleury is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Shalzier has taken his back.
Shalzier tries to get the hooks in deep but Fleury pushed the leg off.
Fleury really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fleury rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fleury works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shalzier is looking to work some ground and pound but Fleury has wrist control.
Shalzier is posturing up here but Fleury has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Shalzier tries to roll out but it's too tight and Shalzier has to tap! Slick submission there by Fleury!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marc Andre Fleury!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mc Killer (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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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mc Killer!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer misses with a hook.
Killer throws a hook but Payne blocks it.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killer throws a sloppy head kick and Payne moves out of range easily.
Payne blocks a head kick by Killer.
Payne shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Killer's guard.
Payne wanted to stand there but Killer had control of the position.
Killer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Payne uses it to pass to side control.
Killer gets back to half guard.
Payne decides to stand up.
Payne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killer throws out the jab.
Killer lands a jab to the nose.
Killer throws a front kick aimed at Payne's knee but Payne avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Killer slams his shin into Payne's torso.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Killer throws a head kick but Payne moves out of range.
Killer looks gassed!
Payne avoids the head kick by Killer.
Killer misses with a body shot.
Payne clinches with his opponent.
Payne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Payne avoids the head kick by Killer.
Killer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid body kick from Payne.
Killer tries to keep at a distance but Payne has taken the fight into the clinch.
Killer tries a knee to the head but Payne blocks it.
Payne is trying to trip Killer. He has hold of a leg but Killer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Payne persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Payne passes into half guard.
Payne stands up out of the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Killer throws a body kick the misses
and Payne counters with a straight right hand.
Killer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payne misses with a series of wild punches.
Payne moves into range and clinches up with Killer.
Payne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killer throws a head kick that misses
and Payne counters with a left and a right that stings Killer.
Payne lands a lovely overhand right.
Killer is rocked!
Payne drops Killer with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Killer! Payne dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Max Payne!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Par Dough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Par Dough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Tyler misses the target.
Dough is looking to clinch.
Tyler takes the fight into the clinch.
Dough missing with knees to the body.
Tyler breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Tyler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dough.
Dough misses with an uppercut.
Tyler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dough throws out the jab.
Dough is looking to clinch but Tyler is avoiding it.
Tyler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dough.
Dough tries to clinch there but Tyler circles away.
Tyler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dough.
Tyler clinches up against the cage.
Tyler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Tyler.
Tyler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dough throws out the jab.
Tyler fails to land with a series of punches.
Par Dough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dough shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyler but Tyler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dough takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Par Dough has been cut.
Dough throws an overhand right that lands on Tyler's shoulder, as Tyler tries to avoid the shot.
Tyler wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dough takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tyler clinches.
Dough can't get the takedown.
Dough misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyler.
Dough pushes off an throws an elbow but Tyler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tyler breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Tyler as Dough shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Par Dough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler scores with a hook to the body. Dough takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jake Tyler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dough's head.
Dough dodges the punch combination from Tyler.
Dough has Tyler up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Tyler misses.
Tyler jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dough takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
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!
Tyler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Tyler misses.
Tyler tries to bum rush Dough with a series of wild strikes but Dough uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyler throws a low kick, looking for Dough's leg but Dough calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler clinches with his opponent.
Dough trying to land knees to the body.
Tyler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dough.
Tyler breaks from the clinch.
Tyler jabs Dough right on the nose. Dough blinks but takes it well.
Tyler misses the jab.
Tyler tries to clinch but Dough moves out of range.
Tyler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dough thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyler throws a right and a left that Dough avoids nicely.
Dough showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyler.
Dough loads up on a big right hand but Tyler slips the punch.
Tyler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dough paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dough ducks under a wild hook from Tyler.
Dough swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyler counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Tyler lands.
Dough staying out of range there.
Dough swings for the body but Tyler moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dough moves into range and clinches up with Tyler.
Tyler breaks the clinch.
Tyler looks gassed!
Dough walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dough on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tyler looks to land a combination but Dough avoids it well.
Tyler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dough throws out the jab.
Dough misses with a hook.
Dough shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyler as he avoids it easily.
Dough shoots in but Tyler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyler with a nice cross.
Dough waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Tyler.
Tyler throws a series of punches but Dough avoids them all with ease.
Dough misses with a straight left.
Tyler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyler throws out a loose jab but Dough uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dough gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dough missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dough misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyler.
Tyler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Tyler.
Dough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Tyler finds it's way through Dough's defenses.
Dough defending well as Tyler loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Tyler misses its intended target.
Tyler misses with a body kick.
Tyler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Dough had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tyler throws a leg kick but Dough moved away.
Dough misses with a takedown
and Tyler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dough closes the distance and clinches up with Tyler, looking for a takedown. Dough pushes Tyler against the cage but Tyler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dough pushes Tyler up against the cage in a clinch.
Dough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tyler has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dough is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tyler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dough has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tyler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tyler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyler wants to clinch up but Dough keeps it at a distance.
Dough looks to land a right hand but Tyler moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Tyler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Par Dough's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tyler throws a body punch but Dough moves out of range.
Tyler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dough throws a shot from downtown. Tyler moves away and avoids it.
Tyler throws a big shot that misses.
Dough throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyler.
The fighters circling - Tyler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dough's head.
Dough fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dough with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tyler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dough tries to close the distance and clinch but Tyler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyler punishes Dough's body with a nice straight punch.
Dough tries to clinch up.
Tyler has Dough up against the cage in a clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dough. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Tyler avoiding damage as Dough throws knees to the body.
Tyler scores with a shoulder strike.
Dough is trying to stall.
Dough missing with knees to the body.
Tyler manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler throws a series of strikes that have Dough backpedaling.
Tyler with a jab.
Tyler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dough keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A combination from Dough does no damage.
Dough throws out a loose jab but Tyler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dough.
Dough is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyler.
Tyler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dough circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyler throws a shot from downtown. Dough moves away and avoids it.
Tyler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tyler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dough has time to react.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dough.
Jake Tyler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dough throws and low kick but Tyler moves out of range easily.
Tyler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dough swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dough is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throws a solid leg kick but Dough takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tyler.
Dough misses with a hook.
Jake Tyler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dough tries to clinch
and Tyler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dough slips a jab from Tyler.
Tyler slips under a jab.
Dough tries to clinch there but Tyler circles away.
Tyler cracks Dough with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dough tries for a takedown but Tyler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Par Dough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tyler just misses with a punch to the body.
Dough fails with the takedown.
Tyler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dough slips a jab from Tyler.
Dough misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyler wants to clinch.
Tyler moves away from the strike by Dough.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dough misses with a hook. Tyler ducked under it nicely.
Dough throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dough throws a hook but Tyler blocks it.
Dough throws a big shot that misses.
Dough fails with the takedown
letting Tyler counter with a right hand.
Dough gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dough moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tyler avoids the body shot from Dough.
Tyler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dough looks to land a left hand but Tyler moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Dough misses.
Tyler checks the leg kick.
Dough looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dough throws out a loose jab but Tyler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dough is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyler.
Tyler tries to clinch up but Dough circles away and keeps his distance.
Dough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dough tries a low kick but Tyler avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jab, jab by Tyler - just one landing.
Dough closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tyler circles away.
Tyler scores with a one two! Dough had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tyler moves away from the strike by Dough.
Tyler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dough.
Dough fails to land with a series of punches.
Dough misses with a hook.
Tyler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dough scoring with some ground and pound.
Tyler keeping full guard, as Dough tries to pass.
Dough loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyler striking from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Tyler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Par Dough's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tyler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Dough does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dough looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dough misses with the combination.
Tyler slips a straight right by Dough.
Dough misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Tyler does it's job there.
Tyler rushes Dough and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dough using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tyler manages to break the clinch.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Tyler waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Dough.
Tyler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dough shoots and misses
and Tyler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dough thinking.
Tyler catches Dough with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tyler misses with a hook. Dough ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Tyler.
Tyler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dough.
Tyler throws a nice looking combination but Dough bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dough throws a lazy right hand but Tyler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dough misses with a looping left.
Tyler slips under a jab.
Tyler throws a jab when Dough was well out of range.
Tyler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dough missing with a left hand there. Tyler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyler slips a jab and a cross from Dough.
Tyler slips a straight right by Dough.
Dough throws out a loose jab but Tyler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dough throws a shot from downtown. Tyler moves away and avoids it.
Tyler misses with a series of wild punches.
Dough tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tyler counters with a straight right hand.
Tyler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dough.
Dough shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyler tries to sprawl out of it but Dough keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tyler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dough misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dough throws a big shot that misses.
Tyler throws a push kick but Dough slaps the foot to one side.
Tyler moves away from the strike by Dough.
Dough keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyler.
Dough throws a jab when Tyler was well out of range.
Dough misses with a looping left.
Tyler looks to land a right hand but Dough moved out of range.
Tyler connects with a nice looking jab.
Tyler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dough uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyler.
Dough throws out a loose jab but Tyler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyler missing with a left hand there. Dough was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dough throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is looking to stand up but Dough isn't so interested in that idea.
Dough pushes down on Tyler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dough works his way into side control.
Dough throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dough lands a few punches from side control.
Par Dough has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dough creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tyler parries the strikes from Dough easily there. Dough is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tyler to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dough misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dough looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dough passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tyler!
Dough looking to ground and pound but Tyler is blocking nicely.
Tyler working to try and regain half guard.
Tyler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dough. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dough cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dough avoids the attempt from Tyler to control.
Dough working for a submission but Tyler is keeping him at bay.
And that's the end of the fight!
Par Dough showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tyler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Tyler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teuvo Ojala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melving Menhoaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ojala's entrance music is Cocaine. A fine choice. Menhoaf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Melvin Manhoef Entrance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teuvo Ojala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Melving Menhoaf!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Menhoaf.
Menhoaf 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.
Ojala has a closed guard, preventing Menhoaf from standing up.
Ojala wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Menhoaf tries to stand but Ojala is controlling from the bottom.
Menhoaf trying to control but Ojala is working from the bottom.
Ojala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ojala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Menhoaf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ojala trying to keep a closed guard but Menhoaf is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ojala tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menhoaf closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Menhoaf lands in his opponent's guard.
Ojala is breathing heavily.
Menhoaf is posturing up here but Ojala has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Menhoaf tries to roll out but it's too tight and Menhoaf has to tap! Slick submission there by Ojala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Teuvo Ojala!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paco Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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192 lbs
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188 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paco Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mitch Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes lands a nice shot to the body.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hughes but Hughes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hughes closes the distance and clinches.
Hughes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hernandez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hughes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hughes throws a big uppercut that drops Hernandez! More strikes from Hughes and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hernandez lies dazed against the cage as Hughes celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Hughes!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Leshley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leshley comes to the cage accompanied by I am the Dominator. Peterson has chosen Rising' by Stuck Mojo as his entrance music. Curtis Peterson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bobby Leshley!
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, Curtis Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leshley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peterson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peterson swinging wilding here.
Peterson misses with a double jab.
Peterson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Leshley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Peterson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Peterson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leshley wants to get back to his feet.
Leshley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Peterson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Peterson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Leshley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leshley is trying to control Peterson's posture but Peterson avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson tries to score with some ground and pound. Leshley controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leshley closes the distance and clinches.
Leshley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leshley breaks the clinch.
Peterson misses with a wild combination.
Peterson throws a left that rocks Leshley and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Peterson dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Leshley regain composure!
Leshley is rocked!
It looks like Bobby Leshley has been cut.
Leshley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Leshley tries to get out of the position.
Peterson in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Leshley looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Peterson turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Curtis Peterson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Runnar Borowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Kline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borowski comes to the cage accompanied by Civil War. Kline has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Runnar Borowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andy Kline's chin.
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
Likes ground |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Runnar Borowski!
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, Andy Kline!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kline fails with the takedown.
Borowski throws a series of punches but Kline moves out of range.
Borowski throws a hook but Kline blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Borowski.
Kline tries for a takedown but Borowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Borowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kline fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Runnar Borowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Kline.
Kline looks for a takedown but Borowski sprawls well.
No luck for Kline with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borowski lands a head kick. Kline smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Andy Kline has been cut.
Kline shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Borowski as he jumps to the side.
Borowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kline throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kline throws a left and a right that both miss
and Borowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kline looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borowski misses with a knee to the head.
Borowski avoiding damage.
Borowski with a knee to the head.
Borowski crunches a lovely knee into Kline's ribcage.
Kline takes a knee right on the jaw!
Borowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Borowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kline has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Borowski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kline's face.
Borowski with a knee to the head.
Borowski connects with a knee to the head.
Borowski connects with a knee to the head.
Borowski is leaning against Kline and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Borowski crunches a lovely knee into Kline's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kline takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kline takes a knee right on the jaw!
Borowski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kline lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Borowski connects with a knee to the head.
Kline takes a knee right on the jaw!
Borowski connects with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Borowski.
Borowski lands an elbow just above Kline 's eye.
Borowski avoiding damage.
Borowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Borowski scores with a knee to the head.
Borowski slows down the pace here.
Borowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Borowski tries a knee to the head but Kline blocks it.
Borowski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kline managing to block the knees to the body from Borowski.
Kline on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Borowski lands a nice uppercut.
Borowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Borowski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kline lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Borowski tries to land a knee to the head but Kline blocks with his arms.
Kline fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Borowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Borowski scores a nice knee to the body.
Borowski prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Runnar Borowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Kline's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kline with a lazy takedown attempt
and Borowski counters with a head kick. That will keep Kline thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kline lands with a nice combination. Borowski backs away looking to recover.
Kline looks to land a combination but Borowski avoids it well.
Kline wants to clinch.
Borowski looks for the body kick but Kline saw that one coming.
Kline is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borowski loads up on a big right hand but Kline slips the punch.
Kline keeps the fight on the outside.
Borowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kline.
Kline fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kline has a takedown stuffed.
Runnar Borowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Kline.
Borowski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Borowski clinches.
Borowski is working Kline over against the cage.
Kline letting Borowski take a breather here.
Kline drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Borowski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Borowski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kline tries to pull guard but Borowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Kline drops back down to his feet.
The referee calls for Borowski to work.
Kline fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Borowski lands a knee to the head.
Borowski misses with a knee strike.
Borowski with a knee to the head.
Borowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Borowski gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Borowski misses with a knee to the head.
Kline wants a takedown but no success here.
Borowski lands a nice elbow.
Kline wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Borowski prevents Kline from breaking the clinch.
Borowski stalling against the cage.
Borowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borowski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kline lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Borowski.
Borowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kline is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Borowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Runnar Borowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andy Kline's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Borowski fakes the leg kick and cracks Kline in the body.
Kline swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Borowski counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Kline, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Borowski lands a body shot.
Borowski drives through and clinches with Kline against the cage.
Kline takes a knee right on the jaw!
Borowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good body shot from Borowski.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borowski lands a damaging elbow.
Borowski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Borowski landing knees to the head.
Borowski scores with a knee to the head.
Borowski slows down the pace here.
Borowski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Borowski scores with a knee to the head.
Kline tries to pull guard but Borowski won't allow it.
Kline tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee calls for Borowski to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Borowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kline wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Borowski.
Kline jumps guard but Borowski stands there with Kline around his waist. Kline gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Runnar Borowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Kline.
Kline on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Borowski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kline content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee calls for Borowski to work.
Kline tries to score a body lock takedown but Borowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kline takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borowski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees to the body from Borowski.
Kline tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Borowski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Borowski lands a shoulder strike.
Andy Kline has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice elbow from Borowski.
Borowski connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kline's face.
Kline is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Borowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Borowski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Borowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klines head.
Borowski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Borowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Borowski lands a knee to the body.
Kline takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Borowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kline tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Borowski's elbow.
Kline dodges an elbow strike from Borowski.
Borowski prevents Kline from breaking the clinch.
Borowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kline tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kline is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Borowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Borowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Borowski lands with a left to the head.
Borowski slows down the pace here.
Borowski missing with knees to the body.
Borowski letting Kline take a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Runnar Borowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Borowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Runnar Borowski!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ducky Gonquer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ducky Gonquer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Serra!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonquer throws a push kick but Serra slaps the foot to one side.
Gonquer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonquer fails to land the takedown.
Gonquer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Serra bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gonquer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Serra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gonquer wants to control but Serra postures up.
Gonquer is looking for a sweep.
Gonquer struggling a bit here.
Gonquer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Serra's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Serra drops an elbow to the side of Gonquer's head.
Serra wants to control but Gonquer is keeping him busy.
Serra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Serra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gonquer is looking for a sweep. Serra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gonquer is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serra lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Serra trying to control from half guard but Gonquer is working away.
Gonquer is looking for a sweep. Serra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Serra is tying to control. Gonquer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
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. Serra connects with a nice short shot to Gonquer's temple.
Gonquer is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Serra pulls his head out easily.
Serra is tying to control. Gonquer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gonquer is trying to get back to full guard.
Serra moves into full mount! Gonquer won't be happy about that!
Serra scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Serra cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gonquer tries to reverse the position but Serra maintains control.
Serra connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gonquer tries to hold on but Serra postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra lands with some strikes.
Serra unloading with bombs!
Serra is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gonquer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gonquer is looking to improve his position but Serra isn't that keen on the idea.
Serra is landing with some decent strikes but Gonquer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gonquer is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serra lands a big elbow.
Serra landing punches.
Serra is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Serra trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gonquer is in a horrible position here. Serra smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The referee warns Gonquer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Serra with a couple of short strikes.
Gonquer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Serra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Serra dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Serra doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonquer circles away.
Gonquer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Serra avoids the head kick by Gonquer.
Serra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonquer swivels and escapes.
Gonquer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gonquer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gonquer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gonquer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Serra is trying to maintain the position but Gonquer is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Serra is looking to get back to full guard here but Gonquer has managed to pass to side control instead.
Serra wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gonquer.
Serra is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gonquer goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Serra is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonquer keeping full guard, as Serra tries to pass.
Gonquer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ducky Gonquer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonquer throws out a leg kick but Serra moves out of range and Gonquer only half commits.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gonquer.
Gonquer misses with a head kick.
Serra closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Serra lands in his opponent's guard.
Serra pushes down on Gonquer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Matt Serra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Serra blocks the strikes from Gonquer.
Serra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gonquer gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Serra stopping the sweep attempt from Gonquer.
Gonquer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Serra won't allow Gonquer to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Serra's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Serra lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Serra is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Serra advances to half guard.
Serra lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gonquer gets full guard.
Gonquer wants to stand but Serra is controlling the position.
Serra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gonquer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Serra wants to control from the top but Gonquer keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matt Serra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Serra shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonquer sprawls well. He's pushed Serra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gonquer misses with a takedown attempt
and Serra counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gonquer looking to control.
Serra chips away with some ground and pound.
Gonquer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Serra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Serra manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gonquer wants to stand but Serra is controlling the position.
Serra scoring with some ground and pound.
Gonquer wants to control the position but Serra says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serra frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gonquer throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
BOOM! Serra connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gonquer working to try and regain half guard.
Serra looking to control but Gonquer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Serra avoids the attempt from Gonquer to control.
Gonquer is desperately trying to improve his position but Serra has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Gonquer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Serra scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gonquer?
Serra landing strikes from the mount and Gonquer is in trouble!
Serra prevents Gonquer from getting the reversal.
Serra lands a heavy elbow.
Serra unloading with bombs!
Gonquer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Serra lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonquer is working to get back to half guard.
Gonquer is squirming around, avoiding Serra's attempts to control the action.
Serra scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Serra avoids the attempt from Gonquer to control.
Serra landing punches.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Serra cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Serra lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonquer working to try and regain half guard.
Gonquer is in a horrible position here. Serra smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Serra looking to control but Gonquer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Serra with the ground and pound from mount.
Serra lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Serra lands a big elbow.
Serra blocks Gonquer's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Serra with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Serra really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gonquer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gonquer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Serra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonquer as he jumps to the side.
Gonquer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonquer looks to land a body kick but Serra moved away.
Nice takedown defense from Serra. No joy for Gonquer on that attempt.
Gonquer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Serra shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Serra was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gonquer tries to reverse the position but Serra maintains control.
Gonquer is squirming around, avoiding Serra's attempts to control the action.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Serra is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonquer regains half guard.
Gonquer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Serra won't allow Gonquer to sweep him here.
Serra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Serra landing some decent shots from guard.
Serra is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serra is in close to Gonquer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gonquer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gonquer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Serra landing with the ground and pound.
Serra content to stall in guard here.
Serra trying to control but Gonquer is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonquer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonquer looking to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gonquer tries a low kick but Serra avoids it.
Serra misses with a head kick.
Serra scores a takedown into full mount!
Gonquer working to try and regain half guard.
Serra throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonquer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonquer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gonquer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonquer is not content to let Serra control the position.
Gonquer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gonquer is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Serra dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Gonquer misses with a double jab.
Gonquer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serra tries for a takedown but Gonquer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Serra shoots in and bounces Gonquer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gonquer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Serra has gone for a leg lock! Gonquer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Serra's guard.
Serra trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Serra throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonquer drops back looking for a leg! Serra is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Serra manages to kick Gonquer off! Gonquer jumps back into Serra's guard.
Serra keeping full guard, as Gonquer tries to pass.
Serra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonquer manages to get himself to full guard.
Serra drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gonquer dives on top into guard.
Gonquer stands and throws Serra's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonquer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Serra is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gonquer off and has taken his back!
Gonquer trying to control the position but Serra manages to sink in the hooks.
Gonquer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Serra.
Gonquer holding both Serra 's hands and preventing any damage.
Serra trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serra scores with punches to the body.
Gonquer manages to escape to his feet.
Serra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonquer as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Gonquer does no damage.
Gonquer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Serra tries for a takedown but Gonquer circles away easily
and Gonquer counters with an outside leg kick.
Ducky Gonquer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Serra.
Gonquer is looking to land body kicks.
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.
Gonquer throws a lazy body kick
and Serra counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Serra trying to pass the guard but Gonquer defending well.
Gonquer is trying to maintain the position but Serra is very close to passing his half guard.
Serra stops Gonquer from getting back to his feet.
Gonquer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonquer wants to control but Serra is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Serra lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Serra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Serra 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Serra!
Matt Serra is the new light heavyweight champion!
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