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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tempa T (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rich richerdson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). T comes to the ring accompanied by swing. richerdson has chosen freak on leash as his entrance music. Tempa T had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tempa T!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, rich richerdson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
T stuffs the takedown.
richerdson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts T as he jumps to the side.
T drops richerdson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but richerdson looks back up at him and smiles so T waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
richerdson is rocked!
It looks like rich richerdson has been cut.
T has managed to clinch.
richerdson is still on wobbly legs! Can T finish him?
richerdson looking to throw knees to the head but T is blocking nicely.
T using the Thai plumb to throw knees but richerdson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
richerdson seems to have recovered his senses.
richerdson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
T has richerdson pushed against the ropes.
T wants to break free but richerdson has control.
richerdson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but T gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tempa T has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of rich richerdson.
T is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
richerdson prevents T from breaking the clinch.
richerdson misses with a knee strike.
T can't break the clinch.
T is pressed up against the ropes. richerdson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag T down to the mat. T avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
T clinches up with richerdson and pushes him back against the ropes.
T is trying to break free.
richerdson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but T has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
richerdson with a knee to the head.
T blocks an uppercut.
T wants to get back to striking at distance but richerdson won't allow it.
richerdson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from T.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
T wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but richerdson has him pressed against the ropes.
T manages to break the clinch.
richerdson tries to clinch up
and T counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends richerdson down! T is looking to finish but richerdson is intelligently defending himself.
T really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
T preventing the sweep.
T will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
T postures up in richerdson's guard and throws a big left but richerdson blocks it.
richerdson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
richerdson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. T manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
richerdson looks gassed!
T looking for a sweep. Not yet T, not yet.
richerdson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as T works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
richerdson won't allow T to get back to his feet.
richerdson thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
richerdson throws and elbow that misses. T uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in richerdson's guard. Nice move by T!
T working some strikes from top position.
T makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
T wants to get up but he can't break richerdson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
richerdson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. T manages to get himself to full guard.
T bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in richerdson's guard.
T won't allow richerdson to sweep him here.
T throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
richerdson wants to sweep but no luck.
T scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
T stopping the sweep attempt from richerdson.
T has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
richerdson trying to strike off his back.
richerdson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
T is trying to defend against the ground and pound but richerdson scores with a couple of nice shots.
richerdson working T over with strikes.
richerdson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
richerdson tries to pass to full mount but T defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tempa T dominated that round.
The cut man is working on rich richerdson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
T throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
richerdson misses with a takedown
and T counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
richerdson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. T tries to avoid it but richerdson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag T to the ground. T escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
richerdson with a poor takedown
and T counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tempa T has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of rich richerdson.
richerdson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling T to score with a decent uppercut.
T closes the distance and clinches.
richerdson keeps control of T as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
T taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by T.
richerdson connects with a nasty looking knee right to T's face.
richerdson is trying desperately to land a takedown but T is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for richerdson.
richerdson keeps control of T as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
richerdson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. T is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
T tries to break the clinch but richerdson is controlling the position.
T is trying to break the clinch but richerdson has him pressed against the ropes.
T with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
T tries to break the clinch but richerdson is controlling the position.
richerdson throws a knee to the head but misses.
richerdson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but T pulls him back up using the underhooks.
T stops a takedown attempt from richerdson.
richerdson prevents T from breaking the clinch.
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.
T is looking to break free of the clinch but richerdson has double underhooks.
T stops a takedown attempt from richerdson.
T lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of richerdson backwards.
richerdson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. T is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
T can't break the clinch.
T throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
T wants to get back to striking at distance but richerdson won't allow it.
T wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but richerdson has him pressed against the ropes.
T has had enough of the clinch but richerdson keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
T is trying to break free.
T breaks the clinch.
richerdson misses with a takedown attempt
and T counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
richerdson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has T pinned against the cage. T gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
T pushes richerdson up against the ropes in a clinch.
richerdson tries for a takedown but T manages to get underhooks.
richerdson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
T looking for a sweep. Not yet T, not yet.
richerdson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
richerdson working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
richerdson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of T's head.
richerdson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed T's guard.
richerdson thows a huge punch but T dodges it nicely.
richerdson wants to work for an arm triangle but T is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
richerdson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
T avoiding damage under a succession of punches from richerdson.
richerdson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
richerdson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
T on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if T tries to get out of the position.
richerdson works his foot free and advances to mount.
richerdson with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tempa T dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on rich richerdson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
richerdson shoots in looking for a takedown. T tries to sprawl out of it but richerdson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. T manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
richerdson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
richerdson passes T's left leg - he's now in half guard.
richerdson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
T scores with a few weak punches.
T is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of richerdson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take richerdson's back!
T connects with a big shot to the side of richerdson's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
You can see the frustration on richerdson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
T doesn't have the hooks in and richerdson manages to turn into his guard.
richerdson passes T's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
richerdson working T over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. richerdson lands a nice short elbow.
T won't allow richerdson to pass to mount.
T is looking for a sweep. richerdson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
T works his way to full guard. Good work.
richerdson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
richerdson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells richerdson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
richerdson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
T looking to hit a scissor sweep but richerdson is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
richerdson shoots in but no luck this time.
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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from richerdson.
Tempa T has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of rich richerdson.
richerdson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
richerdson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and richerdson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
richerdson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by T.
richerdson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
richerdson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
T is looking to stand up but richerdson isn't so interested in that idea.
T can't keep his opponent in guard - richerdson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
T is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
richerdson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
richerdson passes the guard and advances to mount!
BOOM! richerdson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
T is bucking up trying to escape but richerdson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
richerdson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
richerdson breaks from T's wrist control and lands an elbow.
richerdson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
richerdson working T over with strikes here.
richerdson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
richerdson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
richerdson unloading with bombs!
T wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
T in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
richerdson landing shots from mount.
richerdson landing strikes from the mount and T is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by richerdson.
richerdson lands a big shot there that rocks T but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
richerdson landing strikes from the mount and T is in trouble!
richerdson punishing his opponent with strikes.
richerdson lands a heavy elbow.
rich richerdson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
T working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
rich richerdson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think T has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tempa T!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilligan Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obama has chosen sound of maddness as his entrance music. Jay Pearson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Pearson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gilligan Obama!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Obama pinned against the cage. Obama gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Obama looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pearson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Obama circles away.
Obama moves in looking to clinch but Pearson pushes him off.
Obama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pearson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Obama circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Pearson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obama circles away from the clinch attempt
and Obama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pearson wants a takedown.
Obama misses with an elbow over the top.
Obama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pearson .
Pearson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Obama prevents it.
Obama has Pearson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Pearson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Obama prevents the takedown attempt.
Obama throws an elbow but it misses.
Obama breaks the clinch.
Pearson tries to clinch up.
Pearson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Obama but Obama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pearson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama gets a clinch.
Pearson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pearson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pearson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Obama is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Pearson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Obama's back instead.
Pearson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Obama defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pearson is looking for the choke from the back position but Obama is controlling his hands well.
Obama has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Obama is trying to defend against the choke here but Pearson has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Pearson Tightens the hold and Obama taps out furiously! Pearson displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jay Pearson !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey Joans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Raining Blood by Slayer. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Mikey Joans enters the ring!
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269 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikey Joans!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller clinches up with Joans and pushes him back against the ropes.
Miller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joans avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller pushes Joans up against the ropes in a clinch.
Miller looking for a takedown.
Joans prevents the takedown attempt.
Joans stops a takedown attempt from Miller.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller looking for a takedown.
Joans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the ropes.
Joans is trying to break free.
Joans stops a takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Miller misses.
A right-left combo lands from Joans.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Joans changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Joans does no damage.
Joans connects with a nice cross there... Miller is looking wobbly and Joans recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Miller to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Joans jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mikey Joans!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Saki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Lang has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eric Saki's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Saki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Lang!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saki throws a hook but Lang avoids it easily.
Lang lands a head kick!
Saki is rocked!
Lang moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Saki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saki seems to have got his legs back now.
Lang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lang tries to clinch up but Saki circles away and keeps his distance.
Saki misses the jab.
Lang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saki as he jumps to the side.
Saki connects with a body shot.
Saki misses with a double jab.
Saki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saki misses with the combination.
Lang is looking to clinch but Saki is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saki misses with a head kick.
Saki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lang tries to clinch but Saki moves out of range.
No joy there for Saki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saki throws out a loose jab but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saki lands an overhand right.
Saki looks to land a combination but Lang avoids it well.
Saki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lang.
Saki scores with a one two! Lang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Saki misses with a wild combination.
Saki throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.
Lang defending well as Saki loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saki throws a right hand that Lang ducks under and follows up with a left that Lang also avoids with ease.
Saki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saki throws a head kick that misses
and Lang counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Saki's guard now.
Saki is breathing heavily.
Lang tries to free his leg and advance position but Saki is retaining full guard.
Lang 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.
Saki 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.
Saki is working hard here to advance position.
Lang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Saki throws a combination that misses
and Lang counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang is looking to clinch but Saki is avoiding it.
Lang rushes Saki and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Lang pushes Saki back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Lang stalls.
Lang lands a nice elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Lang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lang landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Saki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lang.
Saki is looking to break free of the clinch but Lang has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Lang dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Lang fails with the takedown.
Saki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lang slows down the pace here.
Lang stalling in the clinch but Saki improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang wants a takedown but no success here.
Lang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Lang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Eric Saki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Lang.
Lang missing with knees to the body.
Lang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lang dodges the punch combination from Saki.
Saki misses with a double jab
and Lang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lang keeps control of Saki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
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.
Saki breaks from the clinch.
Saki throws a combination that misses
and Lang moves into the clinch.
Saki blocks the elbow strike.
Saki is trying to break the clinch but Lang has him pressed against the ropes.
Saki is pressed up against the ropes. Lang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saki down to the mat. Saki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saki thows a leg kick but Lang checks it
and Lang counters with a single leg into guard. Saki didn't expect that.
Lang is breathing heavily.
Saki wants to control the position but Lang says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lang is thwarting Saki's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saki preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Saki kicks Lang off and gets back to his feet.
Saki misses with a looping right.
Saki throws a combination that misses
and Lang counters with a good low kick that Saki was not able to check.
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.
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saki.
Saki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lang tries to clinch there but Saki circles away.
Lang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saki.
Saki misses with a two punch combination.
Lang tries to clinch up.
Lang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saki tries to avoid it but Lang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saki to the ground. Saki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lang doesn't manage to clinch there - Saki circles away.
Saki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Lang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Saki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Saki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Saki throws a series of punches but Lang avoids them all with ease.
Eric Saki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eric Saki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lang prevents Saki from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lang lands an elbow inside.
Lang landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang manages to break the clinch.
Saki misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Saki misses
and Lang counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saki just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Lang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saki just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Saki managing to block the knees to the body from Lang.
Lang pressing his opponent against the ropes.
The crowd are getting on Lang's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saki throws a head kick that misses
and Lang counters with a nice body kick.
Saki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lang counters by moving into the clinch.
Lang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saki is trying to break the clinch but Lang has him pressed against the ropes.
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saki is keeping busy.
Lang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saki.
Lang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Saki misses
and Lang counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Lang looks at the referee who does nothing so Lang lands a crushing right that sends Saki to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Lang!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Hugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Little has chosen Hells bells as his entrance music. Brandon Little will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Hugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Little!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hugh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Little gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hugh looking for a guillotine here but Little defends easily.
Little 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.
Little drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hugh dives on top into guard.
Little has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hugh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hugh wants to stand but Little has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Little can do anything to dispel that myth.
Little had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hugh is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Little Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hugh's back instead.
Hugh manages to reverse the position and now he's in Little's guard. Nice work there by Hugh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Little is keeping the position for now.
Hugh trying to control but Little is working from the bottom.
Hugh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Little has an active guard here but Hugh has managed to pass into half guard.
Hugh is keen to just control but Little is a slippery customer.
Well, if Hugh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hugh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Little doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hugh.
Hugh prevents Little from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hugh trying to control from half guard but Little is working away.
Hugh wants to pass to mount but Little is defending the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hugh is breathing heavily.
Hugh is looking for a kimura but Little is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hugh to get the leverage.
Little actively working from the bottom here.
Little is staying active underneath Hugh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hugh wants to pass the guard but Little is defending well.
Little is defending against the submission attempts here by Hugh.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Little scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Little trying to mount his opponent but Hugh defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugh wants to control but Little is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Little is looking for a kimura but Hugh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Little to get the leverage.
Little is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hugh defends it well.
Little wants to pass the guard but Hugh is defending well.
Little is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hugh manages to get to full guard.
Little postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hugh is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Little, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Little escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hugh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hugh passes into half guard.
Little gets back to full guard.
Little looking for a sweep. Not yet Little, not yet.
Hugh wants to control from the top but Little keeps moving.
Little escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hugh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Hugh dominated that round.
That's time! Hugh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Little shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Little showed some decent athleticism there.
Little prevents Hugh from improving his position.
Hugh could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Little is thwarting Hugh's attempts to control the position.
Hugh slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hugh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Little doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Little manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Little passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hugh stops Little from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hugh wants to control but Little postures up.
Little tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Little wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hugh, who protects the arm well.
Hugh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Little's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Little trying to mount his opponent but Hugh defends it.
Hugh trying to control but Little postures up.
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.
Hugh looking for submissions off his back.
Hugh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Little is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hugh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Little.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hugh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Little looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little preventing the sweep.
Jacob Hugh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Little drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hugh dives on top into guard.
Hugh tries to free his leg and advance position but Little is retaining full guard.
Little really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hugh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Little looking for a triangle here. Hugh is fighting it but it looks tight! Little pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hugh is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brandon Little!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaston Souffrant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and eddie toode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souffrant comes to the ring accompanied by Darude - Sandstorm. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaston Souffrant!
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, eddie toode!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Souffrant.
Souffrant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Souffrant tries a head kick but it misses.
Souffrant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Souffrant.
toode fails in his attempt to clinch.
toode lands with a nice combination. Souffrant backs away looking to recover.
toode tries to close the distance and clinch but Souffrant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
toode looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Souffrant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Souffrant had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. toode is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Souffrant Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take toode's back instead.
Souffrant has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, toode has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
toode wants to escape the position.
toode trying to control but not successfully.
toode is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
toode defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souffrant is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
toode is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Souffrant gets his way!
Souffrant working for a choke but toode is defending well.
Souffrant has the hooks in. toode is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
toode fending off the submission attempt from Souffrant.
Souffrant doesn't have the hooks in and toode manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souffrant is looking for a triangle but toode pushes his legs off easily.
Souffrant is breathing heavily.
toode working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Souffrant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
toode lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
toode working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Souffrant's head.
toode chips away with some ground and pound.
Souffrant working for a triangle but toode defends it easily.
toode working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
toode trying to control the position from guard on top but Souffrant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
toode stands and throws Souffrant's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Souffrant takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
toode cracks Souffrant with an elbow. That is naaassty.
toode working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Souffrant taking punishment in the form of punches.
Souffrant is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on toode's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Souffrant is trying to get back to full guard.
Souffrant is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but toode pulls his head out easily.
Souffrant works his way to full guard. Good work.
toode keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Souffrant's head.
Souffrant wants to sweep but no luck.
toode thows a big elbow that misses.
Souffrant is looking for a triangle but toode pushes his legs off easily.
toode tries to free his leg and advance position but Souffrant is retaining full guard.
toode wanted to stand there but Souffrant had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
toode throwing strikes but missing.
Souffrant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. toode doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. toode manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Souffrant 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.
Souffrant is looking for a triangle but toode pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
toode trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Souffrant looking for a sweep. Not yet Souffrant, not yet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Souffrant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. toode doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Souffrant is tightening it up a little... toode has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! toode reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! toode taps out! nice BJJ there by Souffrant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gaston Souffrant!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Ashworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete Ashworth could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jesse Grimes's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Ashworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ashworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ashworth shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Grimes is rocked!
Ashworth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grimes is still in real trouble! Can Ashworth finish him?
Grimes is defending against the submission attempts here by Ashworth.
Grimes seems to have recovered his senses.
Grimes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grimes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grimes looking for a triangle here. Ashworth is fighting it but it looks tight! Grimes pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ashworth is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jesse Grimes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Roberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rusty Cage. 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 light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joao Roberto!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberto dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Roberto wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Roberto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Roberto persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Roberto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roberto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roberto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roberto manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Roberto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control.
Roberto tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberto keeps working.
Jones gets to mount! Roberto was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Jones gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roberto's head backwards.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones is working for a kimura but Roberto is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Roberto is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberto tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Roberto trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
Roberto is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Roberto is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roberto manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Roberto with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Roberto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jones turns into him and now he's in Roberto's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Roberto keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Roberto working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Roberto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roberto keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
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.
Roberto uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Roberto shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Justin Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Roberto.
Roberto fails with the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Roberto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones connects with the punch.
Roberto shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Roberto!
Roberto is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown by Roberto or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
Roberto with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Roberto fights it but they end up in guard.
Roberto being controlled here, momentarily.
Roberto working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Roberto looking for a sweep. Not yet Roberto, not yet.
Jones stands and throws Roberto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Roberto is looking for a sweep.
Roberto regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stands up from half guard.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roberto tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberto closes the distance and clinches.
Jones avoids the elbow strike from Roberto, against the ropes.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roberto just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Roberto tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Justin Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Roberto.
Roberto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Roberto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones successfully pulls guard.
Roberto trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberto is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Roberto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Roberto wants to stand up but Jones has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Roberto sits in half guard.
Roberto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Roberto trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Roberto wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roberto is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Roberto has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones wants to improve his position but Roberto is controlling well.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Roberto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Justin Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roberto decides to stand up.
Roberto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roberto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roberto tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roberto tries to clinch up.
Justin Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roberto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Roberto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roberto swivels and escapes.
Roberto shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Roberto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Roberto is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Jones dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Roberto is looking to clinch.
Roberto tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roberto throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Roberto with a poor takedown
so Jones counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Roberto looking for a sweep. Not yet Roberto, not yet.
Jones trying to control but Roberto is working from the bottom.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones trying to control but Roberto is working from the bottom.
Jones prevents Roberto from getting back to his feet.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roberto is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Roberto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roberto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roberto's guard.
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Roberto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roberto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Roberto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberto shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Justin Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Roberto.
Jones lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roberto with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Roberto didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Jones cracks Roberto with a solid left hand.
Roberto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Roberto.
Roberto keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Roberto manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberto is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Roberto wants to clinch
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roberto darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roberto is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Roberto defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberto tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Roberto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Roberto has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Roberto kicks off Jones and gets to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Jones clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Roberto gets the takedown into side control.
Roberto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Roberto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones prevents Roberto from moving into mount.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Jones is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roberto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roberto scoring with punches from side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Roberto but great work by Jones.
Jones wants to control but Roberto is keeping him busy.
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Roberto's legs.
Roberto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jones asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Roberto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Roberto is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is pressing down on Roberto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roberto is holding on for now.
Roberto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roberto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roberto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Roberto is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.
Roberto drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Roberto as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jones screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Roberto! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Joao Roberto!
Joao Roberto is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrick Sizewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sizewell comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cult of Personality kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Franklin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henrick Sizewell!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sizewell moves into range and clinches up with Franklin.
Knees in the clinch landing for Franklin.
Sizewell breaks from the clinch.
Franklin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sizewell shoots in and drives through. Franklin sprawls well.
Franklin throws a sloppy head kick and Sizewell moves out of range easily.
Sizewell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Franklin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Franklin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franklin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sizewell missing with a left hand there. Franklin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Sizewell.
A head kick misses from Franklin.
Franklin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sizewell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Franklin as he jumps to the side.
Sizewell shoots in looking for a takedown. Franklin tries to sprawl out of it but Sizewell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Franklin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bob Franklin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrick Sizewell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizewell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Franklin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sizewell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Franklin counters with a head kick that drops Sizewell!
Sizewell is rocked!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sizewell throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sizewell is still in real trouble! Can Franklin finish him?
Sizewell wants to stand but Franklin is controlling the position.
Franklin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Franklin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sizewell seems to have recovered his senses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Franklin wants to control from the top but Sizewell keeps moving.
Franklin throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin landing with the ground and pound.
Sizewell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sizewell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sizewell looks gassed!
Franklin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Franklin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bob Franklin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sizewell blocks a head kick by Franklin.
Sizewell throws a series of punches but Franklin avoids them all with ease.
Franklin misses with a head kick.
Franklin stuffs the takedown.
Sizewell sizes up Franklin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Franklin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sizewell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sizewell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Franklin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Sizewell does no damage.
Franklin lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Sizewell crumples to the floor! Franklin milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bob Franklin!
Bob Franklin is the new heavyweight champion!
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