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EEC 45 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Takashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Tyler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Juan Takashi's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Tyler!
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, Juan Takashi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tyler trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takashi wants to stand up but Tyler is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takashi is keeping the position for now.
Takashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi keeping full guard, as Tyler tries to pass.
Tyler trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tyler checks the leg kick.
Tyler fails with the takedown.
Tyler shoots in and drives through. Takashi sprawls well.
Tyler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tyler trying to control from half guard but Takashi is working away.
Tyler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takashi is trying to stand back up but Tyler is controlling him
Tyler throwing shots but Takashi is blocking nicely.
Tyler thows a huge punch but Takashi dodges it nicely.
Tyler wants to free his trapped foot but Takashi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler working the head and body with strikes.
Tyler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tyler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tyler wants to control but Takashi is keeping him busy.
Tyler wants to work for an arm triangle but Takashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tyler wants to work for an arm triangle but Takashi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tyler is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takashi trying to hold on to Tyler's head to control him but Tyler postures up.
Tyler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tyler prevents Takashi from standing back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tyler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Takashi.
Takashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyler has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Takashi does no damage.
Takashi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tyler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Takashi's waist but Takashi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tyler off to one side.
Takashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Takashi.
Takashi looks to land a combination but Tyler avoids it well.
Juan Takashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Tyler or perhaps it was just good defense by Takashi which made him look bad.
Takashi throws a series of punches but Tyler avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot lands for Takashi.
Takashi scores with a one two! Tyler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Takashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tyler shoots for a takedown but Takashi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Takashi lands a jab-cross combination.
Takashi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Takashi is working the combinations to good effect here.
A nice combination there by Takashi.
Takashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takashi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takashi.
Takashi tries to land a leg kick but Tyler saw it coming and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Takashi. No joy for Tyler on that attempt.
Takashi lands a lovely overhand right.
Tyler shoots in but Takashi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jake Tyler will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Takashi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tyler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Takashi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tyler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Takashi is looking to stand up but Tyler isn't so interested in that idea.
Tyler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tyler stands and throws Takashi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Takashi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tyler.
Tyler lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler is trying to get an arm triangle but Takashi is defending well.
Tyler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tyler stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice takedown defense from Takashi. No joy for Tyler on that attempt.
Tyler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tyler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch combination from Takashi misses.
Takashi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi misses with a two punch combination.
Takashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Takashi.
Juan Takashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takashi looks to land a combination. Tyler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tyler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Takashi.
Takashi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tyler backs up against the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tyler.
Takashi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tyler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jake Tyler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takashi tries to avoid it but Tyler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takashi to the ground. Takashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Takashi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Takashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Takashi!
Tyler looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tyler with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tyler wants to control the pace but Takashi is squirming around nicely.
Takashi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tyler tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tyler working for a submission but Takashi is keeping him at bay.
Takashi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tyler.
Tyler is working for a guillotine from mount but Takashi frees his head quite easily.
Takashi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tyler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Tyler 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. And we move into the final round!
Tyler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Takashi.
Takashi lands with a cross.
Takashi misses with a few strikes there.
Tyler has a takedown stuffed.
Takashi fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takashi is fending him off so far but Tyler persists. Nope, Takashi circles away and we're back to standing.
Takashi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Takashi. No joy for Tyler on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takashi scores with the left hand. Tyler knows he should have avoided that one.
Takashi misses with the combination.
Takashi misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Takashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Takashi throws a right hand that Tyler ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyler also avoids with ease.
Tyler tries for a takedown but Takashi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Takashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takashi lands a jab-cross combination.
Tyler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takashi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Takashi's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Takashi duly obliges.
Takashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takashi lands with a right hand.
Horrible takedown by Tyler or perhaps it was just good defense by Takashi which made him look bad.
Takashi swinging wilding here.
Takashi swinging wilding here.
Takashi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Takashi misses with a wild combination.
Takashi fails to land with a series of punches.
Takashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown but Takashi shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takashi lands a head shot.
Takashi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tyler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takashi pinned against the cage. Takashi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takashi lands with a nice combination. Tyler backs away looking to recover.
Takashi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Takashi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takashi lands with a nice combination. Tyler backs away looking to recover.
Takashi throws a right and a left that Tyler avoids nicely.
Tyler dodges the punch combination from Takashi.
Tyler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Takashi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tyler misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takashi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
An elbow from Tyler crashes against the mat.
Tyler wants to control but Takashi is keeping him busy.
Tyler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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.
Tyler stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tyler keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Takashi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tyler scores a takedown into full mount!
Tyler 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.
Takashi blocking the ground and pound.
Takashi wants to get back to his feet.
Tyler looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Takashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tyler 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Juan Takashi!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Jake Tyler!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Jake Tyler!
Jake Tyler wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Extor Ace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Still (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Extor Ace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Still!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ace fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Still throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ace fails to land with a series of punches.
Ace finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Still gets the takedown into side control.
Still working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Still cracks Ace with a big right hand but Ace just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Still is looking to take a break and control but Ace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ace tries to bench press Still off him but Still keeps the position.
Still is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ace has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ace manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ace manages to get to full guard.
Ace wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ace throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Still in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Still won't allow Ace to sweep him here.
Still passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still trying to control the position but Ace is working away.
Still advances nicely into full mount.
Ace is in all sorts of trouble here.
Still looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Still dominating with strikes here.
Ace sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ace trying to control but Still postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ace flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still is working for a submission of some sort.
Ace punching from the bottom.
Ace is trying to get back to full guard.
Still trying to pass the guard but Ace defending well.
Still trying to control the pace.
Still has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Good exchange - Ace coming out on top.
Ace misses with a two punch combination.
Ace works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ace is looking to clinch but Still is avoiding it.
Ace throws a series of punches but Still moves out of range.
Still connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ace momentarily.
Still misses with a straight left.
Ace staying out of range there.
Still misses with a series of wild punches.
Ace drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Still keeping moving, preventing Ace from controlling successfully.
Still is looking for a triangle but Ace pushes his legs off easily.
Still looks gassed!
Ace throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ace's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ace looking to pass the guard.
Still working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Still is trying to keep Ace in close.
Still looking for a guillotine here but Ace defends easily.
Ace stopping the sweep attempt from Still.
Still is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ace lands a couple of digs.
Ace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Still is trying to keep Ace in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Still will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Still misses with a series of wild punches.
Still shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ace throws a right and a left that both miss.
Still walks into a left hand.
Ace tests Still's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Still.
Ace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Extor Ace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Extor Ace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Still shoots in but no luck this time.
Still uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ace.
Still tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ace was well out of range. Poor timing from Still.
Still lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ace backs up against the cage.
Still ducks under a wild hook from Ace.
Still shoots in but Ace avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ace misses with the combination.
Still misses with a looping left.
Ace misses with a double jab.
Still takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ace lands a nice shot that snaps Still's head back.
Ace rushes Still and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ace fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Extor Ace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Still.
Still is breathing heavily.
Still stalks Ace and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ace's face. Ace staggers backwards, shaken.
Ace gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ace manages to break the clinch.
Still changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ace looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ace is trying to improve his position.
Still tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Still has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ace is looking for a sweep.
Ace sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still prevents Ace from improving his position.
Ace striking from the bottom.
Still is trying for a kimura here. Ace looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Still wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Still!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kylian Kirkham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smith Wesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirkham's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hunt You Down. Wesson has chosen Bodies as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kylian Kirkham had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kylian Kirkham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Smith Wesson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirkham slips a jab from Wesson.
Wesson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kirkham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kirkham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wesson throws a big shot that misses.
Kirkham misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kirkham takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Kylian Kirkham has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Kirkham blocks the low kick.
Kirkham doesn't manage to clinch there - Wesson circles away.
Kirkham staying out of range there.
Wesson lands with a big left! Kirkham is wobbled badly! Wesson comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Kirkham to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Smith Wesson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Gunderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ralph Drysdale has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph Drysdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Happy Gunderson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunderson moves in looking to clinch but Drysdale pushes him off.
Drysdale scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drysdale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drysdale moves into the clinch successfully.
Drysdale manages to pull guard.
Drysdale is trying to keep Gunderson in close.
Drysdale working for a triangle but Gunderson defends it easily.
Drysdale looking for a guillotine here but Gunderson defends easily.
Drysdale escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gunderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gunderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gunderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Drysdale wants to sweep here but Gunderson controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gunderson 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.
Drysdale 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Drysdale shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gunderson regains half guard.
Drysdale wants to control but Gunderson is keeping him busy.
Drysdale passes to full mount!
Drysdale working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Drysdale is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gunderson tries to lock up and control but Drysdale gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gunderson is trying desperately to improve position.
Drysdale moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gunderson has worked his arm free - good work by Gunderson!
Gunderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gunderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gunderson.
Gunderson looking for a guillotine here but Drysdale defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drysdale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drysdale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drysdale pushes down on Gunderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drysdale tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gunderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gunderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gunderson pushes Drysdale off and gets back to his feet.
Gunderson 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.
Gunderson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drysdale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale is trying to control the position but Gunderson postures up.
Gunderson postures up in Drysdale's guard and throws a big left but Drysdale blocks it.
Gunderson throwing strikes but missing.
Gunderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drysdale is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Drysdale wants to sweep here but Gunderson controlling him for the moment.
Gunderson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drysdale manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gunderson has Drysdale in his guard.
Drysdale wants to control from the top but Gunderson keeps moving.
Drysdale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunderson is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ralph Drysdale will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gunderson darts in trying to clinch
and Drysdale counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gunderson won't be happy with that.
Drysdale staying calm.
Gunderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gunderson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Drysdale's best efforts.
Gunderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drysdale is working away from the top position though.
Drysdale wants to take a breather but Gunderson is having none of it.
Gunderson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Drysdale pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunderson trying to hold on to Drysdale's head to control him but Drysdale postures up.
Gunderson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Drysdale. Oh but Gunderson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Drysdale goes limp - he's gone! Gunderson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Happy Gunderson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Straight Out of Line. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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192 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Machida!
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, Barney Stinson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida cracks Stinson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Barney Stinson has been cut.
Stinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stinson misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Stinson.
Barney Stinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Stinson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Lyoto Machida has been cut.
Machida has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machida there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stinson thows a body shot but no joy.
Stinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machida.
Stinson throws a right and a left that Machida avoids nicely.
A big left from Machida misses.
Stinson throws a nice looking combination but Machida bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stinson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Machida - the referee stops the clock and Stinson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Machida. Stinson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stinson looks gassed!
A big head kick from Machida and Stinson is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Machida controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries to stand but Stinson is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machida thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida stays in close to Stinson's body and controls the position.
Machida missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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.
Machida throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stinson wants to stand but Machida is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Machida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machida connects with a nice looking jab.
Machida throws a right and a left that Stinson avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida lands a right hook to the body.
Machida tries to bum rush Stinson with a series of wild strikes but Stinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Machida.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Machida connects with a solid leg kick.
Stinson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lyoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stinson ducks straight into an uppercut from Machida and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Stinson maanges to regain guard straight away.
Stinson is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machida.
Stinson is still in real trouble! Can Machida finish him?
Stinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Machida controls the pace.
Stinson seems to have recovered his senses.
Stinson is breathing heavily.
Stinson keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Machida throws and elbow that misses. Stinson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Machida's guard. Nice move by Stinson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stinson wants to get up but he can't break Machida's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Machida is trying to keep Stinson in close.
Stinson is fighting to break Machida's control of his arms but Machida is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Stinson prevents Machida from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Stinson is proving a slippery customer.
Machida is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stinson is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stinson lands with a nice combination. Machida backs away looking to recover.
Some wild striking there from Stinson.
Machida lands with a shot to the body.
Machida tests Stinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stinson moves away.
Machida throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Stinson crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lyoto Machida!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucky Charm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Necro- I need drugs. This should be a great matchup!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jermaine Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucky Charm!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Charm misses with a wild combination.
Charm sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Brown to the ground! Charm dives into full mount looking to finish!
Brown is rocked!
Charm controlling his opponent.
Oh Brown is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Charm is looking to stand but Charm has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Charm prevents Brown from getting the reversal.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Brown wants to hold on but Charm pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Charm has a good base and remains in mount.
Charm is looking to stand but Charm has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Charm avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
Charm is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charm throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Charm. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Brown scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Charm really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Charm looks gassed!
Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Charm looks a forlorn figure.
Brown scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Charm taking shots to the head.
Brown is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Charm can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Brown fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Charm is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Brown tries to control but Charm wriggling away.
Charm's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Brown lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charm is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Charm is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Charm is trying to stand.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Charm has given up his back. Will we see Brown going for some submissions?
Charm controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Charm showing good submission defense here.
Charm looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charm is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Brown 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.
Brown looking to break Charm's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Charm remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brown will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Charm is trying to get back to his feet but Brown has full control of the position and if anything, Charm has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Brown has his arm under Charm's chin here. Game over son! Brown squeezes tightly and Charm is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jermaine Brown!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Furlong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
167 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Furlong!
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, Zack Flynn!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furlong lands an overhand right.
Furlong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Furlong throws a leg kick that misses.
Flynn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Furlong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Furlong is looking to reverse the position.
Furlong manages to work his way to half guard, despite Flynn's best efforts.
Furlong wants to improve his position but Flynn is controlling well.
Furlong is trying to control but can't.
Furlong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Flynn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Furlong looks to land a right hand but Flynn moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furlong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Furlong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Flynn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Flynn has escaped and now he's on top!
Flynn postures up.
Furlong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Furlong is breathing heavily.
Furlong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flynn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flynn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furlong wants to stand but Flynn is controlling the position.
Flynn advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furlong is looking to reverse the position.
Flynn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Furlong, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Furlong is looking for a sweep.
Furlong regains half guard.
Flynn moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Furlong.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flynn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Furlong, who protects the arm well.
Flynn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Furlong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furlong manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Furlong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Flynn looking to pass the guard.
Furlong wants to sweep but no luck.
Flynn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Furlong throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Flynn escapes and throws Furlong's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Furlong gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furlong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Furlong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Furlong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Furlong lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Flynn!
Furlong has hold of Flynn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Flynn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Furlong dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Furlong misses with the combination.
Furlong tries to score with a low kick but Flynn moves his leg out of the way.
Flynn fails with the takedown
and Furlong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Furlong does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furlong throws a nice looking combination but Flynn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Furlong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Furlong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flynn is breathing heavily.
Furlong misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Furlong - just one landing.
Furlong darts in and clinches Flynn up against the cage.
Furlong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flynn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flynn showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Furlong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Furlong has his foot on Flynn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flynn works his way back into a safe position though.
Furlong looking to control.
Furlong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flynn's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is looking for a triangle but Furlong pushes his legs off easily.
Furlong throwing strikes from guard but Flynn blocks nicely.
Flynn can't keep his opponent in guard - Furlong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Furlong tries to pass to full mount but Flynn defends it.
Furlong is controlling the pace.
Joe Furlong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Furlong throwing shots but Flynn is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furlong wants to free his trapped foot but Flynn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Furlong uses his free foot to push down on Flynn's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Flynn.
Furlong landing shots from mount.
Furlong trying to control but Flynn is having none of it.
Furlong scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Furlong landing strikes from the mount.
Furlong breaks from Flynn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Furlong controlling from mount.
Furlong putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Furlong working the ground and pound effectively.
Furlong is landing with some decent strikes but Flynn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Furlong scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Flynn?
Furlong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Furlong working the ground and pound effectively.
Furlong landing strikes from the mount.
Flynn wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Furlong dominated that second round.
That's time! Furlong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Furlong throws a big shot that misses.
Furlong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flynn ducks under a wild hook from Furlong.
Furlong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Furlong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flynn moves out of range as Furlong strikes.
Flynn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Furlong.
Flynn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furlong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Flynn's guard.
Furlong pushing down on Flynn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Flynn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Furlong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Flynn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Furlong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flynn is just riding it out for now. Furlong eventually gives up the hold.
Flynn wants to improve his position but Furlong is controlling well.
Flynn is refusing to be controlled, as Furlong sits in half guard.
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. Furlong connects with a nice short shot to Flynn's temple.
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.
Flynn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Furlong.
Furlong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Furlong wants to take a breather but Flynn is having none of it.
Furlong is looking for a kimura here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Furlong lands a nice short elbow.
Furlong winds up and cracks Flynn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Furlong wants to free his trapped foot but Flynn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Furlong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is staying active underneath Furlong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Flynn tries to roll over but Furlong keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Furlong throws a hook but Flynn blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Furlong misses the target.
Furlong misses with a body kick.
Furlong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Flynn is out of range.
Flynn walks into a straight right hand from Furlong.
Nice cross by Furlong.
Furlong looks to land a combination. Flynn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Flynn avoids the head kick by Furlong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furlong scores with a takedown into Flynn's guard.
Flynn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Furlong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Furlong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Furlong landing some decent shots from guard.
Furlong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Furlong trying to control the position from guard on top but Flynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Furlong slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Furlong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Furlong 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Joe Furlong!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Joe Furlong!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Joe Furlong!
Joe Furlong wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatty McFatty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marius Metropolis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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221 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fatty McFatty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marius Metropolis!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFatty misses with a takedown attempt - Metropolis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Metropolis throws a body punch but McFatty moves out of range.
McFatty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Metropolis lands with a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from McFatty.
McFatty just misses with a punch to the body.
Metropolis tries to land a front kick but McFatty steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Metropolis tries for a takedown but McFatty circles away easily
letting McFatty counter with a right hand.
McFatty throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Metropolis.
Metropolis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFatty tries to roll over but Metropolis keeps him under control.
Metropolis passes to full mount!
Metropolis tries to control but McFatty wriggling away.
Metropolis with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metropolis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McFatty working to try and regain half guard.
Metropolis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Metropolis scoring with strikes but McFatty is staying in there.
McFatty taking shots to the head.
McFatty tries to lock up and control but Metropolis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McFatty is trying desperately to improve position.
McFatty is breathing heavily.
Metropolis lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metropolis lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metropolis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McFatty is looking to escape.
Metropolis with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFatty defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Metropolis.
McFatty wants to hold on but Metropolis pushes him away.
McFatty is squirming around, avoiding Metropolis's attempts to control the action.
McFatty tries to lock up and control but Metropolis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Metropolis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Metropolis working for a submission but McFatty is keeping him at bay.
McFatty tries to reverse the position but Metropolis maintains control.
McFatty wants to control but Metropolis is having none of it.
Metropolis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metropolis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Metropolis prevents McFatty from getting the reversal.
Metropolis blocks McFatty's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Metropolis landing strikes from the mount and McFatty is in trouble!
McFatty is bucking up trying to escape but Metropolis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Metropolis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Metropolis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McFatty sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McFatty wants to control but Metropolis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Metropolis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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!
McFatty trying to control but Metropolis postures up.
McFatty has hold of Metropolis's hands but Metropolis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McFatty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Metropolis on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metropolis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Metropolis is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McFatty has managed to free his arm - good work.
McFatty wants to control but Metropolis is keeping busy.
McFatty won't allow Metropolis to pass to mount.
Metropolis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Metropolis trying to control from half guard but McFatty is working away.
Metropolis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McFatty doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Metropolis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McFatty trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marius Metropolis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice defenses there by McFatty.
McFatty shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Metropolis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McFatty tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Metropolis is able to avoid easily.
Metropolis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McFatty was well out of range. Poor timing from Metropolis.
Nice takedown defense from McFatty. No joy for Metropolis on that attempt.
McFatty shoots and misses
and Metropolis counters with a takedown into side control.
Metropolis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Metropolis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McFatty wants to control but Metropolis postures up.
McFatty is looking to regain half guard here but Metropolis keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Metropolis cracks McFatty with a big elbow.
Metropolis trying to control the position but McFatty is working away.
Metropolis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFatty can't do much from the bottom here.
McFatty takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McFatty can't do much from the bottom here.
Metropolis cracks McFatty with a big elbow.
McFatty regains half guard.
Metropolis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McFatty defends it well.
Metropolis prevents McFatty from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McFatty trying to control here.
Marius Metropolis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Metropolis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McFatty defending well though.
McFatty tries to roll over but Metropolis keeps him under control.
McFatty trying to control from the bottom.
Metropolis is nestled in close to McFatty, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McFatty tries to get to full guard but Metropolis has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McFatty gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Metropolis counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fatty McFatty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metropolis with a poor takedown
and McFatty counters with a stiff right hand.
McFatty drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Metropolis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFatty trying to control the position but Metropolis is working away.
Metropolis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McFatty trying to control from half guard but Metropolis is working away.
Metropolis manages to get to full guard.
McFatty with a flurry of punches that miss.
McFatty trying to control the position from guard on top but Metropolis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metropolis looking for a guillotine here but McFatty defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metropolis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McFatty's guard.
Metropolis stopping the sweep attempt from McFatty.
McFatty is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Metropolis throwing strikes but missing.
Metropolis pushing down on McFatty's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Metropolis winds up and cracks McFatty with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Metropolis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFatty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Metropolis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marius Metropolis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McFatty changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Metropolis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Metropolis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Metropolis blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFatty.
McFatty wants to pass the guard but Metropolis is defending well.
Metropolis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Metropolis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McFatty scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McFatty wants to pass to mount but Metropolis is defending the position.
McFatty trying to control from half guard but Metropolis is working away.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Metropolis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McFatty is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metropolis stops McFatty from getting back to his feet.
Metropolis is looking for a kimura here.
McFatty trying to hold on to Metropolis's head to control him but Metropolis postures up.
McFatty is refusing to be controlled, as Metropolis sits in half guard.
Metropolis trying to mount his opponent but McFatty defends it.
McFatty moves into full guard.
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.
Metropolis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McFatty throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Metropolis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McFatty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McFatty looking for a sweep. Not yet McFatty, not yet.
McFatty is trying to keep Metropolis in close.
Metropolis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McFatty 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.
Metropolis wants to pass the guard but McFatty is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McFatty throws a right and a left that Metropolis avoids nicely.
Fatty McFatty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFatty misses with an uppercut. Metropolis saw that one coming.
McFatty throws a series of punches but Metropolis moves out of range.
Metropolis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McFatty wants to get back to full guard.
Metropolis 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.
McFatty regains full guard. Nicely done.
Metropolis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McFatty's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFatty controlling Metropolis's posture.
Metropolis landing with the ground and pound.
Metropolis with a nice head shot there.
Metropolis throws a big right hand that misses.
McFatty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McFatty seems keen to control Metropolis's posture.
Marius Metropolis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Metropolis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Metropolis thows a big elbow that misses.
Fatty McFatty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metropolis passes McFatty's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Metropolis wants to control but McFatty is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marius Metropolis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Metropolis 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 Marius Metropolis!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Marius Metropolis!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Marius Metropolis!
Marius Metropolis wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Don Brumpfuls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin has chosen Six Million Dollar Man as his entrance music. Don Brumpfuls is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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150 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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154 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Brumpfuls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Austin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brumpfuls checks a low kick from Austin.
Austin tries to clinch there but Brumpfuls circles away.
Austin tries to clinch up but Brumpfuls circles away and keeps his distance.
Austin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brumpfuls tries to avoid it but Austin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brumpfuls to the ground. Brumpfuls escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brumpfuls moves out of range as Austin strikes.
Austin throws a shot from downtown. Brumpfuls moves away and avoids it.
Brumpfuls uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Austin throws a looping overhand right but Brumpfuls ducks down to avoid it.
Brumpfuls stuffs the takedown attempt from Austin. Austin gets slowly back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Austin.
Austin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Austin takes a swing at Brumpfuls's ribcage but misses.
Brumpfuls takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brumpfuls throws an overhand right that lands on Austin's shoulder, as Austin tries to avoid the shot.
Austin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Don Brumpfuls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Austin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Austin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Austin missing with a left hand there. Brumpfuls was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brumpfuls connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brumpfuls misses with a looping left.
Austin misses with a hook.
Steve Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Austin misses.
Nice cross by Brumpfuls.
Brumpfuls avoids the head kick by Austin.
Austin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Austin looks to land a combination but Brumpfuls avoids it well.
Brumpfuls misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Brumpfuls to counter with a crisp jab.
Austin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Austin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brumpfuls makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Austin looks gassed!
Brumpfuls throws a right and a left that Austin avoids nicely.
Austin tries to clinch there but Brumpfuls circles away.
Brumpfuls misses with a straight right.
Brumpfuls misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brumpfuls dodges the punch combination from Austin.
Austin tries for a takedown but Brumpfuls circles away easily
and Brumpfuls counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brumpfuls slips a jab and a cross from Austin.
Austin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Austin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Austin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brumpfuls counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Austin closes the distance but Brumpfuls moves to the side
and Brumpfuls counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Austin throws a combination that misses
and Brumpfuls counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brumpfuls looks to land a right hand but Austin moved out of range.
Brumpfuls connects with a right hand. Austin shakes it off.
Brumpfuls cracks a nice hook into Austin's ribs.
Brumpfuls waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Austin.
Austin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brumpfuls looks to land a combination. Austin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Austin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brumpfuls misses with a hook. Austin ducked under it nicely.
Austin is still on wobbly legs! Can Brumpfuls finish him?
Brumpfuls misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brumpfuls throws a monster overhand right that drops Austin! Brumpfuls follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Brumpfuls!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joey Shabadoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolores Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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130 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Shabadoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dolores Haze!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shabadoo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shabadoo.
Haze misses with a body shot.
Shabadoo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haze has time to react.
Shabadoo looks to throw the jab but Haze is out of range.
Shabadoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haze.
Shabadoo throws a series of punches but Haze avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Shabadoo.
Shabadoo stuffs the takedown.
Shabadoo throws a combination. Haze tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shabadoo stuffs the takedown attempt from Haze. Haze gets slowly back to his feet.
Haze looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Shabadoo!
Shabadoo wants to hold on but Haze pushes him away.
Shabadoo is trying to escape the mount.
Haze throws some wild stikes that Shabadoo manages to avoid easily.
Haze with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shabadoo regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabadoo is not content to let Haze control the position.
Haze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Haze is looking to pass Shabadoo's guard but actually Shabadoo recovers to full guard.
Haze preventing the sweep.
Haze looking to pass the guard.
Haze throwing strikes from guard but Shabadoo blocks nicely.
Haze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Haze stopping the sweep attempt from Shabadoo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shabadoo throws a hook but Haze avoids it easily.
Shabadoo connects with a jab.
Haze bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shabadoo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Shabadoo is trying to stand.
Haze is looking to take a break and control but Shabadoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haze wants to free his trapped foot but Shabadoo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Haze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haze throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shabadoo's head.
Haze wants to work for an arm triangle but Shabadoo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Haze has a takedown stuffed.
Joey Shabadoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dolores Haze.
Haze tries to clinch but Shabadoo is having none of it.
Shabadoo is looking to clinch.
Shabadoo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haze. Haze circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Haze shoots in looking for a takedown. Shabadoo tries to sprawl out of it but Haze keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shabadoo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shabadoo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Haze looks gassed!
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Shabadoo.
Shabadoo stalks Haze and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Haze's face. Haze staggers backwards, shaken.
Shabadoo tries to bum rush Haze with a series of wild strikes but Haze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haze blocks a jab.
Shabadoo misses with an uppercut.
Shabadoo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haze tries to keep at a distance but Shabadoo has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Haze.
Haze successfully pulls guard.
Haze keeping moving, preventing Shabadoo from controlling successfully.
Haze looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Haze has his foot on Shabadoo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shabadoo works his way back into a safe position though.
Haze has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shabadoo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shabadoo slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haze wants to control but Shabadoo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haze actively working from the bottom here.
Shabadoo lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Shabadoo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Haze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haze fails with the takedown.
Shabadoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shabadoo throws out a loose jab but Haze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shabadoo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shabadoo forces Haze back against the cage and clinches.
Haze looking for a takedown.
Joey Shabadoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dolores Haze.
Haze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shabadoo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shabadoo taking a breather.
Haze fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shabadoo misses with some punches.
Shabadoo manages to break the clinch.
Haze shoots for a double leg takedown but Shabadoo sprawls well. He's pushed Haze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Haze is breathing heavily.
Haze instigates a clinch.
Shabadoo stalling.
Shabadoo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shabadoo looks to land a left hand but Haze moved out of range nicely.
Shabadoo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Haze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haze misses with a takedown attempt - Shabadoo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Haze.
Shabadoo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haze.
Shabadoo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shabadoo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shabadoo throws a jab when Haze was well out of range.
Joey Shabadoo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shabadoo stuffs the takedown.
Nice shot by Shabadoo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haze.
Haze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shabadoo.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Shabadoo.
Shabadoo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shabadoo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Haze counters with a single leg into guard. Shabadoo didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
Shabadoo is trying to control the position but Haze postures up.
Haze throwing strikes but missing.
Shabadoo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shabadoo is working hard here to advance position.
Haze tries to free his leg and advance position but Shabadoo is retaining full guard.
Haze trying to control the position from guard on top but Shabadoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shabadoo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Haze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shabadoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shabadoo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze throws a push kick but Shabadoo slaps the foot to one side.
Haze drives through and clinches with Shabadoo against the cage.
Haze has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shabadoo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Haze tightens his grip and picks Shabadoo up, before dumping him to the ground. Shabadoo manages to land in guard.
Haze trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Haze drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shabadoo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Haze has Shabadoo in his guard.
Haze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shabadoo is one step ahead there.
Haze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo works over Haze with some ground and pound from guard.
Haze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shabadoo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Haze keeping moving, preventing Shabadoo from controlling successfully.
Haze wants to sweep here but Shabadoo controlling him for the moment.
Haze is trying to keep Shabadoo in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shabadoo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shabadoo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haze thinking.
Haze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joey Shabadoo will probably get the nod.
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!
Nice sprawl there from Shabadoo as Haze shoots in.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Shabadoo.
A jab from Shabadoo does it's job there.
Joey Shabadoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shabadoo.
Haze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shabadoo but Shabadoo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haze misses with a takedown attempt
and Shabadoo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Haze's guard now.
Joey Shabadoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dolores Haze.
Haze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shabadoo passes Haze's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Haze wants to get back to full guard.
Shabadoo blocks the strikes from Haze.
Shabadoo winds up and cracks Haze with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haze is refusing to be controlled, as Shabadoo sits in half guard.
Haze trying to hold on to Shabadoo's head to control him but Shabadoo postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shabadoo slips a nice elbow through Haze's hands, connecting with Haze's forehead.
Haze gets full guard.
Haze is trying to control the position but Shabadoo postures up.
Shabadoo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haze swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haze is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haze moves away from the strike by Shabadoo.
Shabadoo misses with a two punch combination.
Shabadoo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Haze moves out of range as Shabadoo throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Haze.
Shabadoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two 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.
Haze shoots and misses
and Shabadoo counters with a stiff right hand.
Shabadoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haze looks to clinch
and Shabadoo counters with a nice uppercut.
Shabadoo misses with a wild combination.
Haze closes the distance and clinches.
Shabadoo avoiding damage.
Haze tries to pull guard but Shabadoo won't allow it.
Haze jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shabadoo walks away with a smile on his face. Haze gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Haze moves into the clinch successfully.
Shabadoo gets underhooks to prevent Haze's takedown attempt.
Shabadoo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joey Shabadoo is winning the standup battle so far.
Haze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Shabadoo does no damage.
Haze avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haze gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shabadoo is looking to control Haze's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shabadoo avoid being mounted?
Haze frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Haze looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Haze prevents Shabadoo from getting the reversal.
Shabadoo tries to lock up and control but Haze gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Haze working for a submission but Shabadoo is keeping him at bay.
Haze looking to finish with strikes here!
Dolores Haze has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haze tries to control but Shabadoo wriggling away.
Shabadoo tries to reverse the position but Haze maintains control.
Shabadoo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Shabadoo wants to control but Haze is having none of it.
Shabadoo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shabadoo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Haze.
Shabadoo is bucking up trying to escape but Haze cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Haze wants to finish this one by submission but Shabadoo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Haze.
Shabadoo is desperately trying to improve his position but Haze has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Shabadoo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shabadoo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Joey Shabadoo!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Joey Shabadoo!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Joey Shabadoo!
Joey Shabadoo wins by unanimous decision!
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