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EEC 35 Griffith v Weicikilla PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chad Slone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Salizar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chad Slone could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pablo Salizar's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Slone!
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, Pablo Salizar!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slone drops Salizar with a nice combination! Slone dives into Salizar's guard, looking to finish!
Salizar is rocked!
It looks like Pablo Salizar has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slone wants to stand but Salizar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Salizar is still in real trouble! Can Slone finish him?
Salizar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Salizar seems to have recovered his senses.
Slone trying to control but Salizar is working from the bottom.
Salizar has his feet on Slone's thighs here. He's pushed Slone off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Slone screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Salizar!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gary Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lose Yourself. Gary Perez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jake McGuire's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Gary Perez!
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, Jake McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Perez misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGuire throws a right and a left that Perez avoids nicely.
Perez misses with a wild combination.
McGuire tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Perez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuire throws a series of punches but Perez avoids them all with ease.
Perez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGuire counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Perez as McGuire shoots in.
McGuire swinging wilding here.
McGuire throws a left and a right that both miss
and Perez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perez swinging wilding here.
Perez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Perez clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Perez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perez scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez misses with a two punch combination.
Perez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Perez misses with a wild combination.
McGuire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Gary Perez has been cut.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily.
Gary Perez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Perez misses.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Perez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt.
Perez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGuire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perez avoids the body shot from McGuire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGuire.
Perez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Perez stuffs the takedown.
Gary Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake McGuire.
McGuire looks gassed!
McGuire takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Perez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McGuire is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuire.
Perez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Perez finish him?
McGuire tries for a takedown but Perez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGuire seems to have recovered his senses.
Perez swinging wilding here.
Perez throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire looks to throw the jab but Perez is out of range.
Perez swinging wilding here.
Perez throws a series of strikes that have McGuire backpedaling.
Gary Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez lands with a kick to the temple. McGuire shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez misses with a series of wild punches.
Perez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Perez - that will leave a mark!
McGuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Perez as he connects with a hook.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
Perez throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire misses with the combination.
McGuire misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Perez.
An inside leg kick lands from Perez.
Perez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez scores with a one two! McGuire had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
Perez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Perez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGuire backs up against the cage.
Perez lands with a right hand.
McGuire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by McGuire or perhaps it was just good defense by Perez which made him look bad.
McGuire is trying desperately to land a takedown but Perez is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for McGuire.
Perez looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Perez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gary Perez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Perez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perez misses with a series of wild punches.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perez.
McGuire throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perez swivels and escapes.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Perez as he avoids it easily.
Perez looks to land a combination but McGuire avoids it well.
McGuire fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez connects with a body shot.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Perez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perez scores with a punch to the head.
Some wild striking there from Perez.
Perez digs a good hook to McGuire's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Perez lands with a slapping head kick.
Perez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Perez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Perez throws a series of punches but McGuire avoids them all with ease.
Perez's corner calls for a 1-2. Perez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Perez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire slips a jab and a cross from Perez.
Perez misses with a wild combination.
Perez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez connects with a high kick.
Perez connects with a nice looking jab.
Perez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Perez fails to land with a series of punches.
Perez scores with a three punch combo!
Gary Perez is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Perez's knee but Perez avoids it well.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Perez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGuire slips a jab and a cross from Perez.
Perez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perez.
Perez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perez.
Perez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGuire backs up against the cage.
McGuire has a takedown stuffed.
Gary Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake McGuire.
Perez throws a one two combo.
Perez misses with a two punch combination.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Perez counters with a series of strikes. McGuire will be more careful next time no doubt.
Perez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGuire scores with a one two! Perez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGuire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Perez. That's going to slow McGuire down.
Perez throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Perez throws a right hand that McGuire ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire also avoids with ease.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but McGuire might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Perez has got the better of the exchanges.
Perez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McGuire.
A combination from Perez does no damage.
Perez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Perez throws a head kick that misses.
Perez throws a shot to the body.
Perez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Perez throws a head kick that McGuire semi-blocks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Perez there.
McGuire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Perez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez throws a combination that misses
and McGuire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Perez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gary Perez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGuire with a hook.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire misses with the combination.
Perez lands a jab-cross combination.
McGuire has a takedown stuffed.
Perez throws a one two combo.
Perez clobbers McGuire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick from Perez lands but McGuire takes it in his stride.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perez misses with a two punch combination.
Perez fails to land with a series of punches.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez misses with a double jab.
A right-left combo lands from Perez.
Perez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Perez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perez lands the left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGuire.
McGuire shoots in but Perez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gary Perez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake McGuire.
Perez lands with a kick to the temple. McGuire shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Perez throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perez scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez lands a two punch combo.
Perez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gary Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGuire throws a right and a left that Perez avoids nicely.
Perez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Perez duly obliges.
Perez works over McGuire's head and body with a nice combination.
Perez misses with the combination.
Perez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick from Perez lands but McGuire takes it in his stride.
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perez throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez lands a head kick!
Perez scores with a three punch combo!
Perez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Perez does no damage.
Perez throws a nice looking combination but McGuire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A combination from Perez does no damage.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Perez.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Perez connects with a single shot there.
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.
McGuire dodges the punch combination from Perez.
McGuire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Perez.
Perez lands a high kick!
Perez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGuire's head.
Perez's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Perez duly obliges.
Jake McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Perez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Perez punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Perez slips the punch.
Gary Perez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Perez.
Perez throws a right hand that McGuire ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuire also avoids with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Perez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perez 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Gary Perez!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Gary Perez!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Gary Perez!
Gary Perez wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carmine Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayato Gokudera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rose might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Red Hot Chili Peppers- Can't Stop. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carmine Rose!
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, Hayato Gokudera!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gokudera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Rose bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rose cracks Gokudera with an open hand slap.
An inside leg kick lands from Rose.
Rose tries to clinch up but Gokudera circles away and keeps his distance.
Gokudera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rose decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gokudera is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rose pulls his head out easily.
Rose missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rose lands a nice short elbow.
Gokudera looking for submissions off his back.
Rose throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gokudera is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rose pulls his head out easily.
Gokudera wants to control but Rose is keeping busy.
Gokudera is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Rose pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rose is thwarting Gokudera's attempts to control the position.
Gokudera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rose blocks a jab.
Gokudera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rose avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gokudera throws a jab but it's blocked by Rose.
Gokudera tries to move into range but Rose moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gokudera looks to throw the jab but Rose is out of range.
Gokudera misses with a two punch combination.
Gokudera looks gassed!
Rose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gokudera.
Gokudera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gokudera.
Rose thuds his right hand into Gokudera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gokudera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gokudera throws a series of punches but Rose avoids them all with ease.
Rose moves into range and clinches up with Gokudera.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rose jumps guard but Gokudera stands there with Rose around his waist. Rose gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gokudera blocks a body shot from Rose.
Rose throws an elbow but it misses.
Gokudera is trying to break free.
Rose tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gokudera is trying to drag Rose to the mat but Rose just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gokudera pushes Rose back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rose content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rose.
Gokudera is pressed up against the cage. Rose has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gokudera down to the mat. Gokudera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carmine Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gokudera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gokudera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rose.
A jab from Gokudera misses.
No joy there for Rose, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gokudera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rose uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gokudera.
Gokudera is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gokudera misses with an uppercut. Rose saw that one coming.
Gokudera throws a big shot that misses.
Gokudera loads up on a big right hand but Rose slips the punch.
Hayato Gokudera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gokudera.
Gokudera misses the jab.
Rose closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gokudera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gokudera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rose tries for a takedown but Gokudera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gokudera looks to throw the jab but Rose is out of range.
Gokudera misses with a double jab.
Rose uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gokudera.
Gokudera waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Rose.
Gokudera lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hayato Gokudera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooh a lovely combination from Gokudera sends Rose down but not out. Gokudera dives into side control looking to finish.
Rose is rocked!
Rose is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gokudera asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gokudera in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rose taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gokudera grinds an elbow into Rose's temple.
Gokudera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hayato Gokudera will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gokudera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rose takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gokudera might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rose looks for a takedown but Gokudera sprawls well.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Gokudera knocks Rose out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hayato Gokudera!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Kenyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuo Takeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kenyon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Illinois Enema Bandit. Kazuo Takeda acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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176 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Kenyon!
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, Kazuo Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenyon avoids the body shot from Takeda.
Kenyon lands the left hand.
Kenyon thows a body shot but no joy.
Kenyon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takeda throws a sloppy body shot
and Takeda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kenyon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Kazuo Takeda has been cut.
Kenyon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kenyon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takeda looks to land a right hand but Kenyon moved out of range.
Takeda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kenyon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenyon wants to pass the guard but Takeda is keeping the position.
Takeda trying to strike off his back.
Kenyon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takeda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Takeda looking for a guillotine here but Kenyon defends easily.
Kenyon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Takeda is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Takeda has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kenyon working for a triangle but Takeda defends it easily.
Takeda stays in close to Kenyon's body and controls the position.
Kenyon wants to stand up but Takeda is controlling him.
Kenyon working for a triangle but Takeda defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takeda looking to sit in guard and control but Kenyon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kenyon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kenyon slips nicely into half guard.
Takeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Takeda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kenyon is working away from the top position though.
Kenyon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda tries to get to full guard but Kenyon has control of the leg.
Takeda is trying to maintain the position but Kenyon is very close to passing his half guard.
Kenyon looks to land a strike but Takeda avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Takeda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kenyon manages to get himself to full guard.
Takeda postures up.
Kenyon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenyon working a defensive guard here.
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.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeda is looking to work some ground and pound but Kenyon has wrist control.
Takeda lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kenyon is on top in guard.
Takeda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kenyon stands and throws Takeda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Takeda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takeda punching from the bottom.
Kenyon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Takeda moves into full guard.
Kenyon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kenyon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuo Takeda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circling - Takeda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takeda slips a jab and a cross from Kenyon.
Takeda fails with the takedown
and Kenyon counters with an outside leg kick.
Takeda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kenyon counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Takeda's guard now.
Kenyon scoring with some ground and pound.
Kenyon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Takeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kenyon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kenyon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kenyon is looking to work some ground and pound but Takeda has wrist control.
Takeda trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenyon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takeda is breathing heavily.
Takeda manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kenyon throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kenyon gets back to half guard.
Kenyon wants to control but Takeda is keeping busy.
Takeda prevents Kenyon from improving his position.
Takeda is looking to take a break and control but Kenyon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kenyon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeda wants to control but Kenyon is keeping him busy.
Kenyon tries to roll over but Takeda keeps him under control.
Kenyon wants to sweep but Takeda has passed to side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Takeda.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kenyon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Michael Kenyon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenyon slips a jab from Takeda.
Kenyon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takeda's calf.
Takeda shoots and misses
and Kenyon counters with a series of strikes. Takeda will be more careful next time no doubt.
Michael Kenyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Takeda.
Kenyon avoids the head kick by Takeda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda thows a body shot but no joy.
Kenyon connects with a solid leg kick.
Takeda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kenyon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takeda's guard.
Takeda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kenyon.
Takeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kenyon is one step ahead there.
Kenyon pushing down on Takeda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kenyon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Takeda wants to improve his position but Kenyon is controlling well.
Kenyon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kenyon passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenyon sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kenyon looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Takeda is looking to get to half guard.
Kenyon avoids the attempt from Takeda to control.
Kenyon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Takeda has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Takeda!
Takeda is in close to Kenyon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kenyon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kazuo Takeda's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Takeda tries for a takedown but Kenyon circles away easily
and Kenyon counters with a leg kick.
Kenyon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takeda.
Kenyon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takeda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenyon.
Kenyon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Takeda's head.
Takeda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Takeda tries to score with some ground and pound. Kenyon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Takeda tries to score with some ground and pound. Kenyon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kenyon is looking to regain half guard here but Takeda keeps moving and retains side control.
Michael Kenyon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Takeda working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kenyon dodges the ground and pound from Takeda.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenyon is looking for a sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kenyon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Kenyon as he checks the leg kick.
Takeda throws a sloppy head kick
and Kenyon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Takeda is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Takeda throws a sloppy body shot
and Kenyon counters with a nice leg kick.
Kenyon avoids the body shot from Takeda.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kenyon as he avoids it easily.
Takeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenyon manages to avoid it.
Kenyon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kenyon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kenyon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takeda changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Takeda misses.
Takeda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kenyon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takeda misses with an uppercut. Kenyon saw that one coming.
Kenyon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Takeda sprawls well initially but Kenyon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kenyon is looking to take a break and control but Takeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kenyon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takeda's head.
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. Kenyon connects with a nice short shot to Takeda's temple.
Takeda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Takeda.
Takeda managing to control the position.
Kenyon pushing down on Takeda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kazuo Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenyon moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Takeda is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Kenyon seems content to control.
Takeda trying to control from the bottom.
Kenyon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Takeda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kenyon.
Kenyon thows a huge punch but Takeda dodges it nicely.
Takeda regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kenyon.
Takeda trying to keep a closed guard but Kenyon is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A lazy left from Kenyon finds it's target.
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.
Takeda thows a body shot but no joy.
Kenyon pushes Takeda up against the cage in a clinch.
Kenyon presses Takeda against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Takeda wants to get back to striking at distance but Kenyon won't allow it.
Kenyon breaks from the clinch.
Takeda swings for the body but Kenyon moves out of range.
Takeda fails with the takedown
enabling Kenyon to counter with a crisp jab.
Michael Kenyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Takeda.
Takeda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takeda there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kenyon throws a head kick that misses.
Kenyon takes one to the chin there.
Takeda throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kenyon counters with a left and a right that stings Takeda.
Kenyon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeda fails with the takedown.
A nice combination there by Kenyon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Kenyon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kenyon 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Michael Kenyon!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Michael Kenyon!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Michael Kenyon!
Michael Kenyon wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and omar wantan (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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290 lbs
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300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, omar wantan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kyle Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. wantan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
wantan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rogers throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rogers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rogers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rogers working the body and head with strikes.
Rogers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rogers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers decides to stand up, so the ref orders wantan to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of wantan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like omar wantan has been cut.
wantan tries to close the distance and clinch but Rogers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
wantan throws a chopping leg kick but Rogers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rogers darts in and clinches wantan up against the cage.
wantan slows down the pace here.
wantan avoids a wild elbow strike from Rogers.
wantan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rogers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rogers tries to pull guard but wantan holds him up against the cage and eventually Rogers drops back down to his feet.
Rogers is looking to control wantan's arms but wantan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rogers has his back to the cage.
wantan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
wantan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rogers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rogers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - wantan has eaten all the pies!
Rogers pulls guard effortlessly.
Rogers wants to stand but wantan is controlling the position.
Rogers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing wantan from controlling successfully.
Rogers looking to control.
Rogers throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst wantan is controlling him.
Rogers throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
wantan clinches up against the cage.
Rogers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. wantan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
wantan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
wantan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rogers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kyle Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of omar wantan.
Rogers lands with a light punch inside.
wantan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
wantan looks gassed!
Rogers gets control of wantan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rogers will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
wantan is working Rogers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rogers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in wantan's guard.
Rogers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rogers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rogers trying to control but wantan is working from the bottom.
Rogers postures up and lands a big shot to wantan's brow.
Rogers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
wantan wants to sweep here but Rogers controlling him for the moment.
wantan can't keep his opponent in guard - Rogers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers content to control rather than advance.
Rogers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rogers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rogers stands up and beckons wantan to join him on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danga de danga de dang - Rogers scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
wantan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Rogers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on omar wantan's cut.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rogers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rogers lands in his opponent's guard.
Rogers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but wantan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
wantan wants to get back to his feet but Rogers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rogers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rogers postures up and lands a big shot to wantan's brow.
wantan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. wantan is keeping the position for now.
Rogers passes wantan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
wantan is in trouble now - Rogers has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rogers connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rogers landing strikes from the mount.
wantan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rogers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
wantan is bucking up trying to escape but Rogers cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rogers 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.
wantan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if wantan can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Rogers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kyle Rogers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sprinkle Sprinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan's entrance music is Weight of the World - Blue October. A fine choice. Sprinkle has chosen Outkast-Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik as his entrance music. King Bryan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sprinkle Sprinkle!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sprinkle misses with a head kick.
Sprinkle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sprinkle tests Bryan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like King Bryan has been cut.
Sprinkle cracks the inside of Bryan's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryan misses with a wild combination.
Sprinkle bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bryan is breathing heavily.
Sprinkle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bryan doesn't seem bothered though.
Sprinkle throws out a leg kick but Bryan moves out of range and Sprinkle only half commits.
Bryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sprinkle. Sprinkle obviously looking to wear him down.
Sprinkle fails to land with a series of punches.
Sprinkle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sprinkle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bryan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bryan really is a fat lump.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sprinkle, right into the meat.
Bryan avoids the head kick by Sprinkle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprinkle wants to land a leg kick but Bryan is out of range.
Sprinkle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryan moves away.
Sprinkle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sprinkle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Sprinkle! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sprinkle Sprinkle!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Krunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Shabadoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Krunov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Marcus Krunov. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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140 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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19
141 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Krunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Shabadoo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krunov slips under a jab.
Shabadoo throws a looping overhand right but Krunov ducks down to avoid it.
Shabadoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marcus Krunov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krunov shoots in but Shabadoo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shabadoo throws a leg kick but Krunov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Krunov shoots in for a takedown but Shabadoo shows good takedown defense.
Krunov avoids a kick to the body.
Krunov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shabadoo's waist but Shabadoo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krunov off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Krunov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krunov shoots in and drives through. Shabadoo sprawls well.
Shabadoo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Krunov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shabadoo stuffs the takedown attempt from Krunov. Krunov gets slowly back to his feet.
Shabadoo throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krunov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shabadoo's waist but Shabadoo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krunov off to one side.
No luck for Krunov with that takedown attempt.
Krunov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shabadoo circles away.
Shabadoo misses with an uppercut.
Krunov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krunov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shabadoo to the mat! Shabadoo manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabadoo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krunov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shabadoo looking to control.
Shabadoo looking for a sweep. Not yet Shabadoo, not yet.
Krunov wants to control from the top but Shabadoo keeps moving.
Shabadoo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shabadoo wants to control but Krunov is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shabadoo is nestled in close to Krunov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Krunov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shabadoo wants to take a breather but Krunov is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shabadoo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krunov's head.
Shabadoo prevents Krunov from improving his position.
Shabadoo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shabadoo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Krunov shoots in but Shabadoo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joey Shabadoo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shabadoo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Krunov is breathing heavily.
Krunov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shabadoo is holding on to half guard well.
Krunov is looking to take a break and control but Shabadoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo wants to get back to full guard.
Shabadoo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Krunov looking to sit in guard and control but Shabadoo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shabadoo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krunov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shabadoo postures up.
Shabadoo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krunov's guard.
Shabadoo is looking for a kimura but Krunov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shabadoo to get the leverage.
Krunov trying to control but Shabadoo postures up.
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.
Shabadoo wants to take a breather but Krunov is having none of it.
Krunov actively working from the bottom here.
Shabadoo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shabadoo trying to control the action but Krunov is working from the bottom.
Krunov wants to improve his position but Shabadoo is controlling well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shabadoo misses with a looping left.
Shabadoo is looking to land body kicks.
Shabadoo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Marcus Krunov has been cut.
Shabadoo throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Shabadoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Krunov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krunov.
Krunov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Krunov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shabadoo as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Krunov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Shabadoo. No joy for Krunov on that attempt.
Krunov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice sprawl there from Shabadoo as Krunov shoots in.
An inside leg kick lands from Shabadoo.
Shabadoo scores with a nice strike.
Jab by Shabadoo.
Shabadoo waves his right hand out infront of him, looking to distract Krunov. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Krunov to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Krunov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shabadoo stands and throws Krunov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oh Krunov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shabadoo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Krunov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Krunov seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabadoo working the head with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Shabadoo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shabadoo working the ground and pound from side control.
Shabadoo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Krunov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Krunov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Krunov is letting Shabadoo control him for a moment.
Shabadoo trying to control the action but Krunov is working from the bottom.
Shabadoo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shabadoo advances to full mount.
Shabadoo working Krunov over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krunov is looking to improve his position but Shabadoo isn't that keen on the idea.
Shabadoo unloading with bombs!
Shabadoo lands a big elbow.
Shabadoo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Krunov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shabadoo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Krunov tries to lock up and control but Shabadoo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krunov is trying to escape the mount.
Krunov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Shabadoo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krunov manages to get himself to full guard.
Shabadoo forces his way into half guard.
Krunov is refusing to be controlled, as Shabadoo sits in half guard.
Krunov tries to get to full guard but Shabadoo has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Shabadoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Krunov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Shabadoo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shabadoo throws a body punch but Krunov moves out of range.
Krunov shoots in and drives through. Shabadoo sprawls well.
Krunov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shabadoo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Krunov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Krunov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krunov tries a head kick but it misses.
Krunov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joey Shabadoo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krunov tries for a takedown but Shabadoo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabadoo tries to keep at a distance but Krunov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krunov keeps control of Shabadoo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shabadoo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krunov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shabadoo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabadoo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Krunov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shabadoo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shabadoo has escaped and now he's on top!
Shabadoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Krunov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shabadoo slips nicely into half guard.
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.
Shabadoo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krunov keeps working.
Shabadoo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shabadoo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krunov tries to roll over but Shabadoo keeps him under control.
Krunov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Shabadoo working Krunov over with strikes.
Shabadoo wants to control but Krunov is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krunov trying to control here.
Shabadoo working the head and body with strikes.
Shabadoo trying to control from half guard but Krunov is working away.
Krunov tries to roll over but Shabadoo keeps him under control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Krunov fails with the takedown.
Krunov takes one to the side of the head.
Shabadoo throws a hook to the side of Krunov's head but Krunov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shabadoo misses with an uppercut. Krunov saw that one coming.
Shabadoo connects with a solid leg kick.
Joey Shabadoo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shabadoo clinches up with Krunov and pushes him back against the cage.
Shabadoo being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shabadoo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shabadoo gets underhooks to prevent Krunov's takedown attempt.
Shabadoo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shabadoo gets underhooks to prevent Krunov's takedown attempt.
Krunov wants a takedown.
Shabadoo lands a nice shot to the body.
Shabadoo digs a right hand underneath Krunov's ribcage. Krunov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Krunov tries for a takedown but Shabadoo manages to get underhooks.
Krunov can't get the takedown.
Shabadoo gets through Krunov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Krunov blocking some punches.
Shabadoo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Krunov.
Marcus Krunov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shabadoo manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Shabadoo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shabadoo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Joey Shabadoo!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Joey Shabadoo!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Joey Shabadoo!
Joey Shabadoo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phantom Menace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liddell has chosen DMX as his entrance music. Charlie Liddell has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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, Phantom Menace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menace misses with a wild combination.
Menace misses with a takedown attempt - Liddell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A shot to de liver by Menace. Beautiful body shot.
Menace looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Menace throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Liddell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Liddell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menace. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Liddell can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Menace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Menace throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menace postures up in Liddell's guard and throws a big left but Liddell blocks it.
Menace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Menace postures up in Liddell's guard and throws a big left but Liddell blocks it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Menace throws a nice looking combination but Liddell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liddell slips under a jab.
Menace shoots in for a double leg but Liddell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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.
Menace misses with an uppercut.
Liddell staying out of range there.
Phantom Menace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell throws a combination that misses
and Menace counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Charlie Liddell has been cut.
Menace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menace takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Menace is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Charlie Liddell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Menace misses with a series of wild punches.
Liddell misses with a series of wild punches.
Menace throws a lazy right hand but Liddell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A big left from Menace misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Menace uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Liddell throws a nice looking combination but Menace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Liddell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menace fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phantom Menace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Liddell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Menace shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liddell as he jumps to the side.
Menace shoots for a double leg takedown but Liddell sprawls well. He's pushed Menace's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menace lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Liddell sprawling to the canvas. Menace follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Liddell hang on?
Liddell controlling the position well.
Liddell trying to hold on to Menace's head to control him but Menace postures up.
Menace not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Liddell is trying to maintain the position but Menace is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Liddell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Menace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Menace lands a nice short elbow.
Liddell is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menace lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Liddell! More strikes land and this one is all over! Menace jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phantom Menace!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Griffith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Weicikilla (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forrest Griffith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Weicikilla!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weicikilla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Griffith's guard.
Weicikilla has gone for a leg lock! Griffith slips out almost immediately though and dives into Weicikilla's guard.
Weicikilla looking for a guillotine here but Griffith defends easily.
Weicikilla wants to sweep here but Griffith controlling him for the moment.
Weicikilla throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Griffith escapes and throws Weicikilla's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Weicikilla is looking to regain half guard here but Griffith keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weicikilla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Griffith stands up and beckons Weicikilla to his feet.
Weicikilla moves out of range as Griffith throws a body kick.
Griffith misses with a head kick.
Weicikilla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Griffith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Griffith cracks Weicikilla with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Dave Weicikilla has been cut.
Weicikilla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Griffith's waist but Griffith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weicikilla off to one side.
Griffith drops Weicikilla with a left and a right! Oh, Weicikilla is hurt - Griffith dives into side control looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weicikilla tries to improve position but can't.
Weicikilla looks gassed!
Griffith stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Griffith scores with a nice right hand.
Weicikilla throws a jab when Griffith was well out of range.
Griffith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weicikilla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Weicikilla ducks right into an uppercut from Griffith.
Nice defenses there by Griffith.
Griffith misses with a two punch combination.
Griffith lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Weicikilla.
Weicikilla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffith circles away.
Forrest Griffith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Weicikilla.
Weicikilla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffith throws out the jab.
Griffith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Weicikilla takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Weicikilla takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Weicikilla bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griffith's head.
Griffith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Griffith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Weicikilla looks for a takedown but Griffith sprawls well.
Weicikilla takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Weicikilla fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weicikilla has time to react.
Forrest Griffith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffith slips a straight right by Weicikilla.
Griffith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weicikilla avoids a kick to the body.
Weicikilla takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Griffith lands with a straight right. Weicikilla didn't see that one coming.
Griffith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Weicikilla with a nice cross.
Griffith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Weicikilla takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Griffith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice combination there by Griffith.
Weicikilla shoots in and drives through. Griffith sprawls well.
Griffith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Weicikilla looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horrible takedown by Weicikilla or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffith which made him look bad.
Griffith throws a lazy right hand but Weicikilla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Weicikilla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weicikilla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffith as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Griffith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Weicikilla's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Weicikilla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffith circles away.
Forrest Griffith is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffith pushes Weicikilla away with a front kick.
Griffith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Weicikilla ducks under a wild hook from Griffith.
A slow jab from Griffith misses its intended target.
Griffith throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weicikilla.
Nice defenses there by Griffith.
Forrest Griffith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Weicikilla 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Griffith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Griffith with a hook.
Griffith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffith stuffs the takedown attempt from Weicikilla. Weicikilla gets slowly back to his feet.
Forrest Griffith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Weicikilla.
Griffith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Griffith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Griffith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weicikilla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffith.
Griffith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weicikilla can do to turn this around?
Weicikilla fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Griffith sprawls well initially but Weicikilla persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Griffith tries to kick Weicikilla off but Weicikilla keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Weicikilla seems to be looking for submissions.
Weicikilla is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Griffith still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Griffith has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Griffith gets to mount! Weicikilla was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weicikilla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Griffith is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Griffith misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffith misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weicikilla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Weicikilla throws an overhand right that lands on Griffith's shoulder, as Griffith tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Griffith.
Griffith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Griffith looks to land a combination but Weicikilla avoids it well.
A big left from Griffith misses.
Weicikilla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Griffith misses with a hook. Weicikilla ducked under it nicely.
Griffith looks to land a right hand but Weicikilla moved out of range.
Weicikilla scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Weicikilla tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Weicikilla has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Weicikilla tries to move into full mount but can't pass Griffith's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weicikilla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Griffith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Weicikilla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Weicikilla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Griffith, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Griffith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Weicikilla's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Griffith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Griffith throws a hook but Weicikilla blocks it.
Weicikilla moves out of range as Griffith strikes.
Weicikilla lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Forrest Griffith has been cut.
Weicikilla fails with the takedown.
Weicikilla shoots in for a double leg but Griffith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good shot there by Griffith.
Weicikilla is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Griffith.
Griffith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weicikilla.
Griffith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Weicikilla counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weicikilla goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Griffith rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Weicikilla's guard! Nice work there by Griffith!
Griffith tries to stand but Weicikilla is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weicikilla has his foot on Griffith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Griffith works his way back into a safe position though.
Weicikilla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Griffith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Weicikilla working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Griffith has passed into half guard!
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.
Griffith decides to return to a standing position.
Weicikilla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Forrest Griffith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Weicikilla.
Weicikilla blocks the body kick.
Weicikilla has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weicikilla checks a low kick from Griffith.
Weicikilla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Griffith's guard.
Weicikilla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Griffith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weicikilla is pushing down on Griffith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Griffith is fighting to maintain full guard but Weicikilla has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weicikilla is working for a submission of some sort.
Weicikilla trying to mount his opponent but Griffith defends it.
Weicikilla is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Griffith still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Griffith has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Weicikilla manages to get back to half guard.
Weicikilla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dave Weicikilla just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Griffith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Griffith stuffs the takedown.
Weicikilla shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Griffith pinned against the cage. Griffith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Griffith misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Weicikilla blocks the body kick.
Griffith throws a leg kick which misses Weicikilla's front leg but catches the back leg as Weicikilla tries to avoid it.
Weicikilla slips a jab and a cross from Griffith.
Weicikilla looks to land a left hand but Griffith moved out of range nicely.
Weicikilla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Forrest Griffith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Weicikilla.
Griffith lands a jab to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Griffith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Forrest Griffith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffith throws a wild body kick that Weicikilla sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffith throws a low kick but Weicikilla avoids it.
Weicikilla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Griffith there.
Griffith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griffith fails to land with a series of punches.
Griffith moves out of range of the strikes.
Weicikilla sizes up Griffith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Weicikilla closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Weicikilla shoots in for a takedown but Griffith shows good takedown defense.
Weicikilla has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Griffith finds it's way round the side to connect with Weicikilla's head.
Griffith looks to land a left hand but Weicikilla moved out of range nicely.
Weicikilla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griffith as he avoids it easily.
Weicikilla takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Weicikilla fails to land with a series of punches.
Weicikilla slips a straight right by Griffith.
Griffith lands with a cross.
Griffith swinging wilding here.
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.
A combination from Weicikilla does no damage.
Weicikilla avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Weicikilla might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Weicikilla tries for a takedown but Griffith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Griffith throws a shot from downtown. Weicikilla moves away and avoids it.
Griffith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weicikilla.
Griffith throws a sloppy head kick and Weicikilla moves out of range easily.
Griffith lands with a nice body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Weicikilla.
Weicikilla throws a hook to the side of Griffith's head but Griffith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weicikilla shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffith tries to sprawl out of it but Weicikilla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griffith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Weicikilla walks into a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Weicikilla.
Griffith moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weicikilla walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Griffith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Weicikilla takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Weicikilla slips under a jab from Griffith.
Griffith stuffs the takedown.
Griffith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Weicikilla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Griffith circles away.
Griffith lands a with a good body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griffith.
Weicikilla slips under a jab from Griffith.
Weicikilla bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Weicikilla advances to mount.
Griffith wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weicikilla swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Griffith is now in Weicikilla's guard. A big mistake from Weicikilla there, giving up the dominant position!
Weicikilla is looking for a triangle here but Griffith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Weicikilla looking for a sweep but Griffith has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Griffith had his way with Dave Weicikilla in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Griffith misses with a few strikes there.
Weicikilla shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Weicikilla tries to free his leg and advance position but Griffith is retaining full guard.
Dave Weicikilla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Griffith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Weicikilla postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Griffith is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Weicikilla, into his guard.
Weicikilla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Weicikilla wants to sweep here but Griffith controlling him for the moment.
Weicikilla has a closed guard, preventing Griffith from standing up.
Griffith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Weicikilla working for submissions but it's allowed Griffith to get to half guard.
Weicikilla is looking to improve his position.
Griffith tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Weicikilla.
Weicikilla wants to improve his position but Griffith is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weicikilla is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Griffith jumps into side control!
Griffith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Weicikilla to his feet.
Weicikilla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Griffith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Griffith connects with the punch.
Weicikilla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Weicikilla blocks a head kick by Griffith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffith lands a glancing blow to the side of Weicikilla's head.
Griffith lands with a nice combination. Weicikilla backs away looking to recover.
Griffith stuffs the takedown attempt from Weicikilla. Weicikilla gets slowly back to his feet.
Forrest Griffith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Weicikilla.
Griffith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dave Weicikilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffith throws an overhand right that lands on Weicikilla's shoulder, as Weicikilla tries to avoid the shot.
Weicikilla ducks under a wild hook from Griffith.
Weicikilla scores with a jab to the jaw.
Griffith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weicikilla.
Weicikilla takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Griffith throws the kick towards the body but Weicikilla avoids it.
Griffith stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Weicikilla or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffith which made him look bad.
Weicikilla on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Forrest Griffith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Weicikilla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Forrest Griffith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Griffith 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Forrest Griffith!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Forrest Griffith!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Forrest Griffith!
Forrest Griffith wins by unanimous decision!
Forrest Griffith retains his middleweight title!
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