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RCJ 6: Empire City PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ditte Sebastien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ditte Sebastien had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ditte Sebastien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Sebastien moves out of range.
Sebastien looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ribeiro instigates a clinch.
Ribeiro breaks from the clinch.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Sebastien is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sebastien shoots in for a takedown but Ribeiro shows good takedown defense.
Sebastien fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ribeiro moves in looking to clinch but Sebastien pushes him off.
Ribeiro forces Sebastien back against the cage and clinches.
Ribeiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sebastien has him pressed against the cage.
Ribeiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro pushes Sebastien up against the cage in a clinch.
Ribeiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sebastien circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches.
Ribeiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ribeiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ribeiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ribeiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ribeiro should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ribeiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ribeiro rushes Sebastien and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ribeiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sebastien can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ditte Sebastien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro breaks the clinch.
Ribeiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro gets a clinch.
Ribeiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
Ribeiro tries to break the clinch but Sebastien is controlling the position.
Ribeiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ribeiro breaks the clinch.
Sebastien circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ribeiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ribeiro wants to clinch.
Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches.
Ribeiro is trying to break free.
Ribeiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Sebastien won't allow it.
Ribeiro is trying to break the clinch but Sebastien has him pressed against the cage.
Ribeiro is trying to break free.
Ribeiro is trying to break free.
Ribeiro is trying to break free.
Ribeiro can't break the clinch.
Ribeiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sebastien circles away from the clinch attempt.
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.
Ribeiro moves into the clinch successfully.
Sebastien keeps control of Ribeiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ribeiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ribeiro breaks the clinch.
Gabriel Ribeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ribeiro moves into the clinch successfully.
Ribeiro is trying to break the clinch but Sebastien has him pressed against the cage.
Sebastien drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ribeiro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sebastien shoots in looking for a takedown. Ribeiro tries to sprawl out of it but Sebastien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ribeiro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ribeiro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sebastien, pushing him back against the cage.
Sebastien has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ribeiro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ribeiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ribeiro pushes Sebastien up against the cage in a clinch.
Sebastien keeps control of Ribeiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ribeiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ribeiro managing to block the knees to the body from Sebastien.
Sebastien tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ribeiro avoiding damage as Sebastien throws knees to the body.
Ribeiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Sebastien won't allow it.
Ribeiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Sebastien has double underhooks.
Ribeiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sebastien has him pressed against the cage.
Sebastien pulls guard successfully.
Ribeiro wants to stand but Sebastien has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ribeiro stopping the sweep attempt from Sebastien.
Ribeiro stands and steps away. Sebastien gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ribeiro wants to clinch up but Sebastien keeps it at a distance.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Sebastien moves out of range.
Sebastien changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ribeiro tries to avoid it but Sebastien manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ribeiro to the ground. Ribeiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sebastien swats away the attempt to clinch by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up but Sebastien circles away and keeps his distance.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sebastien shoots for a takedown but Ribeiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ribeiro stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sebastien tries for a takedown but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ribeiro rushes Sebastien and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sebastien prevents Ribeiro from breaking the clinch.
Sebastien prevents Ribeiro from breaking the clinch.
Sebastien has hold of one of Ribeiro's legs. Ribeiro is fighting the takedown attempt but Sebastien gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sebastien trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sebastien drops back looking for a leg! Ribeiro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ribeiro manages to kick Sebastien off! Sebastien jumps back into Ribeiro's guard.
Ribeiro pushes Sebastien off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sebastien tries for a takedown but Ribeiro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ribeiro wants to clinch.
Ribeiro darts in and clinches Sebastien up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Ribeiro 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.
Ribeiro wants to clinch up but Sebastien keeps it at a distance.
Ribeiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sebastien prevents Ribeiro from breaking the clinch.
Ribeiro breaks the clinch.
Ribeiro clinches up against the cage.
Ribeiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ribeiro tries to break the clinch but Sebastien is controlling the position.
Sebastien tries for a takedown but Ribeiro manages to get underhooks.
Ribeiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sebastien has him pressed against the cage.
Ribeiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ribeiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Sebastien won't allow it.
Ribeiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sebastien has him pressed against the cage.
Ribeiro tries to break the clinch but Sebastien is controlling the position.
Sebastien fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ribeiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ribeiro tries to clinch there but Sebastien circles away.
Ribeiro moves in looking to clinch but Sebastien pushes him off.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Sebastien swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sebastien shoots in looking for a takedown. Ribeiro tries to sprawl out of it but Sebastien keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ribeiro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ditte Sebastien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sebastien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ribeiro but Ribeiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sebastien swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ribeiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ribeiro manages to break the clinch.
Gabriel Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch but Sebastien is avoiding it.
Ribeiro drives through and clinches with Sebastien against the cage.
Ribeiro is trying to break free.
Sebastien prevents Ribeiro from breaking the clinch.
Sebastien has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ribeiro is trying to keep an underhook but Sebastien manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ribeiro is trying to stand.
Ribeiro kicks off Sebastien and gets to his feet.
Sebastien fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribeiro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sebastien shoots in and drives through. Ribeiro sprawls well.
Sebastien shoots in but no luck this time.
Sebastien tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ribeiro swivels and escapes.
Ribeiro wants to clinch up but Sebastien keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Sebastien or perhaps it was just good defense by Ribeiro which made him look bad.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up but Sebastien circles away and keeps his distance.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sebastien swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Sebastien is having none of it.
Sebastien looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sebastien shoots in but no luck this time.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sebastien swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sebastien tries to pull guard but Ribeiro holds him up against the cage and eventually Sebastien drops back down to his feet.
Ribeiro has had enough of the clinch but Sebastien keeps him there for the moment.
Ribeiro tries to break the clinch but Sebastien is controlling the position.
Sebastien looking for a takedown.
Ribeiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sebastien.
Ribeiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sebastien.
Ribeiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ribeiro is trying to break the clinch but Sebastien has him pressed against the cage.
Sebastien has Ribeiro pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sebastien pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ribeiro tumbling to the mat - Sebastien dives into Ribeiro's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro can't keep his opponent in guard - Sebastien advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is trying to stand back up but Sebastien is controlling him
Sebastien trying to mount his opponent but Ribeiro defends it.
Sebastien will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ribeiro is trying to stand.
Ribeiro pushes Sebastien off and gets back to his feet.
Ribeiro wants to clinch up but Sebastien keeps it at a distance.
Sebastien shoots for a double leg takedown but Ribeiro sprawls well. He's pushed Sebastien's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ribeiro tries to clinch there but Sebastien circles away.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Sebastien swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sebastien shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ribeiro as he avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Sebastien as he connects with a hook.
Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sebastien jumps guard and drags Ribeiro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sebastien is working an open guard so Ribeiro takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ribeiro tries to clinch there but Sebastien circles away.
Sebastien rushes Ribeiro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ribeiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ribeiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ribeiro wants to clinch.
Ribeiro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sebastien prevents Ribeiro from breaking the clinch.
Sebastien is trying to drag Ribeiro to the mat but Ribeiro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ribeiro has had enough of the clinch but Sebastien keeps him there for the moment.
Ribeiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Sebastien has double underhooks.
Ribeiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ribeiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sebastien has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ribeiro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ribeiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sebastien has him pressed against the cage.
Ribeiro prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Sebastien has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Ribeiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sebastien's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sebastien avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up.
Ribeiro moves in looking to clinch but Sebastien pushes him off.
Sebastien clinches with his opponent.
Ribeiro wants to break free but Sebastien has control.
Ribeiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ribeiro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ribeiro is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sebastien is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ribeiro to the mat. Ribeiro regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ribeiro pushes Sebastien off and gets back to his feet.
Ribeiro gets a clinch.
Sebastien is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ribeiro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ribeiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Sebastien won't allow it.
Ribeiro manages to break the clinch.
Ribeiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Sebastien with that takedown attempt.
Sebastien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ribeiro but Ribeiro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ditte Sebastien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribeiro tries to clinch there but Sebastien circles away.
Ditte Sebastien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebastien shoots in but Ribeiro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ribeiro moves into the clinch successfully.
Ribeiro has had enough of the clinch but Sebastien keeps him there for the moment.
Sebastien is trying to drag Ribeiro to the mat but Ribeiro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sebastien is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ribeiro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ribeiro is trying to break the clinch but Sebastien has him pressed against the cage.
Sebastien goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ribeiro prevents it.
Sebastien is working for takedown but Ribeiro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sebastien tries to score a body lock takedown but Ribeiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ribeiro breaks the clinch.
Sebastien fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ribeiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sebastien throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ribeiro's waist but Ribeiro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sebastien off to one side.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Sebastien is having none of it.
Sebastien shoots in and drives through. Ribeiro sprawls well.
Sebastien closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ribeiro circles away.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch but Sebastien is avoiding it.
Ribeiro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sebastien swats away the attempt to clinch by Ribeiro.
No luck for Sebastien with that takedown attempt.
Ribeiro moves into the clinch.
Ribeiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Sebastien swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up but Sebastien circles away and keeps his distance.
Sebastien closes the distance and pushes Ribeiro back into the cage.
Ribeiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Sebastien won't allow it.
Gabriel Ribeiro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sebastien jumps into guard, dragging Ribeiro to the mat.
Sebastien looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ribeiro wants to get up but he can't break Sebastien's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sebastien is working an open guard so Ribeiro takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ribeiro wants to clinch up but Sebastien keeps it at a distance.
Ribeiro is looking to clinch.
Ribeiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Sebastien or perhaps it was just good defense by Ribeiro which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sebastien shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sebastien.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Sebastien is having none of it.
Sebastien shoots in for a double leg but Ribeiro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ditte Sebastien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sebastien throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ribeiro's waist but Ribeiro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sebastien off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Ribeiro. No joy for Sebastien on that attempt.
Ribeiro closes the distance and clinches.
Ribeiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ribeiro has had enough of the clinch but Sebastien keeps him there for the moment.
Ribeiro is trying to break free.
Sebastien lands a nice knee to the body.
Ribeiro prevents the takedown attempt.
Ribeiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sebastien changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ribeiro tries to avoid it but Sebastien manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ribeiro to the ground. Ribeiro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ribeiro doesn't manage to clinch there - Sebastien circles away.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sebastien counters with a takedown into side control.
Sebastien looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro wants to get back to his feet but Sebastien drags him back down.
Sebastien landing strikes.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to his feet.
Ditte Sebastien overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ribeiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sebastien shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ribeiro as he jumps to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sebastien circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gabriel Ribeiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sebastien throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ribeiro.
Sebastien looks to land a combination but Ribeiro avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gabriel Ribeiro.
I've got Ribeiro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Ribeiro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avery Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Felton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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215 lbs
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Brawler
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Avery Redman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Felton!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felton gets the takedown into side control.
Redman looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Felton controls the position.
Felton is looking to take a break and control but Redman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Felton scoring with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Redman's face as Felton controls the position.
Felton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Felton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Felton clinches.
Redman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Felton works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Felton is in close to Redman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Felton wants to control from the top but Redman keeps moving.
Felton postures up in Redman's guard and throws a big left but Redman blocks it.
Felton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felton stays in close to Redman's body and controls the position.
Felton landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Felton works over Redman with some ground and pound from guard.
Felton won't allow Redman to sweep him here.
Felton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Felton stands and throws Redman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Redman is trying to control Felton's posture but Felton avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felton stands up.
Felton moves into the clinch successfully.
Felton slowing the pace effectively.
Felton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Redman is not content to let Felton control the position.
Felton controlling the pace.
Redman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Felton is tying to control. Redman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redman sees it coming and defends easily.
Well, if Felton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Despite being in the dominant position, Brett Felton just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Felton drives through and clinches with Redman against the cage.
Felton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Redman uses from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Felton tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Felton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Felton throws a shot to the body.
Felton scores with a body shot.
Felton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Redman, pushing him back against the cage.
Felton breaks from the clinch.
Felton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Felton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Felton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Felton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman won't allow Felton to pass to mount.
Felton controlling the action here.
Felton 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.
Felton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Redman wants to control but Felton is keeping busy.
Felton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Felton lands with a punch from half guard.
Felton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felton stands up from half guard.
Felton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Felton lands a nice short elbow.
Felton content to control rather than advance.
Felton is thwarting Redman's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felton controlling the action here.
Felton working Redman over with strikes.
Redman tries to roll over but Felton keeps him under control.
Felton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Redman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Felton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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.
Felton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horrible takedown by Felton or perhaps it was just good defense by Redman which made him look bad.
Felton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Redman misses with a takedown
and Felton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Felton.
Felton manages to pull guard.
Redman throws and elbow that misses. Felton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Redman's guard. Nice move by Felton!
Felton wants to control from the top but Redman keeps moving.
Felton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brett Felton has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman keeping moving, preventing Felton from controlling successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Brett Felton just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Felton misses with a head kick.
Felton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Redman's guard.
Felton pushes down on Redman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Felton controlling the pace.
Felton is nestled in close to Redman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Felton gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Felton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Felton.
Felton stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Redman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Felton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felton takes the fight into the clinch.
Felton prevents Redman from breaking the clinch.
Felton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Felton keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Felton does no damage.
Felton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Redman is trying to get back to half guard.
Felton lands a few punches from side control.
Felton has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Felton controlling from the full mount.
Felton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Redman is looking to escape.
Felton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Felton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brett Felton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Felton 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 25:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Felton!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick De La Rossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick De La Rossa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt lunges at De La Rossa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De La Rossa's hand.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick.
De La Rossa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De La Rossa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hunt sprawls well initially but De La Rossa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
De La Rossa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunt is just riding it out for now. De La Rossa eventually gives up the hold.
De La Rossa is working for a submission of some sort.
De La Rossa has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hunt defend it? De La Rossa steps over the head and cranks it - Hunt is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for De La Rossa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nick De La Rossa!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kilo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and small power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kilo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, small power!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
power clinches.
power tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
power controlling the action here for a moment.
power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
power wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Jackson tries to pull guard but power won't allow it.
power breaks from the clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
power tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but power is defending the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson is looking for a kimura but power is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
power is trying to stand.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
power gets back to full guard.
power looking for a sweep. Not yet power, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. power is keeping the position for now.
power doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson pushes down on power's leg and manages to get into half guard.
power wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but power is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
power drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
power looks gassed!
Jackson sneaks back into half guard.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
power tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jackson controls his leg.
Jackson moves into full guard.
power wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing power from controlling successfully.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but power pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
power wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! power has picked Jackson up and slammed him! Jackson can't keep hold of the triangle and power manages to pass to side control!
power decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jackson to his feet.
power misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
power throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and power makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. power sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kilo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but power sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
power clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
power gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Jackson keeps control of power as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has power pinned against the cage. power gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No joy there for power, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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 Kilo Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
power tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
power tries a head kick but it misses.
power on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around power's waist but power gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
power takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson shoots in but power avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and power counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kilo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but power defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. power is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jackson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take power's back instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
power tries to roll but Jackson sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking for the RNC.
power trying to control the hands but Jackson won't let him.
power is trying to get back to his feet but Jackson has full control of the position and if anything, power has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. power has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Jackson has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! power taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Jackson doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kilo Jackson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Jessiman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hayes's entrance music is Slipknot-Surfaceing. A fine choice. Hugh Jessiman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Hayes!
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, Hugh Jessiman!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jessiman throws a right hand that Hayes ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayes also avoids with ease.
Hayes ducks right into an uppercut from Jessiman.
It looks like Billy Hayes has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jessiman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jessiman throws an overhand right that has Hayes reeling! Jessiman follows up with more punches and Hayes is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hugh Jessiman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gorm Leifsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steamboat's entrance music is Sirus. A fine choice. Leifsson has chosen Iceland's National Anthem as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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278 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Steamboat!
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, Gorm Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steamboat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leifsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ricky Steamboat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steamboat shoots in and drives through. Leifsson sprawls well.
Leifsson shoots in and bounces Steamboat off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Leifsson stays in close to Steamboat's body and controls the position.
Leifsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Leifsson is working Steamboat over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steamboat trying to strike off his back.
Steamboat could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Steamboat wants to stand and escape but Leifsson is having none of it.
Leifsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leifsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leifsson is controlling him.
Steamboat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leifsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steamboat's head.
Leifsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steamboat's head.
Leifsson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Steamboat thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Steamboat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leifsson is controlling him.
Steamboat is trying to keep Leifsson in close.
Steamboat wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Leifsson is now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Leifsson.
Steamboat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leifsson is working away from the top position though.
Steamboat is looking to get back to full guard here but Leifsson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Leifsson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
It looks like Ricky Steamboat has been cut.
Steamboat is breathing heavily.
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!
Leifsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steamboat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leifsson controlling the pace for now.
Steamboat in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ricky Steamboat's cut is getting worse.
Leifsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson landing strikes from the mount and Steamboat is in trouble!
Steamboat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Leifsson breaks from Steamboat's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Leifsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Leifsson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Steamboat wants to get back to his feet.
Leifsson with shots to the head and body - Steamboat looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ricky Steamboat's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Leifsson content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat is trying to escape the mount.
Leifsson landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leifsson controlling the pace for now.
Leifsson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jeez, Ricky Steamboat's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ricky Steamboat's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gorm Leifsson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ros Ludovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Tarasenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ros Ludovic!
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, Vladimir Tarasenko!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarasenko has closed the distance and engaged Ludovic in a clinch.
Ludovic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Tarasenko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ludovic clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tarasenko sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Ludovic taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vladimir Tarasenko!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Mbuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Disisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mbuto comes to the cage accompanied by Sunshine Day. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Mbuto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominic Disisto!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Disisto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Disisto prevents Mbuto from improving his position.
Disisto is nestled in close to Mbuto, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mbuto is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Disisto pulls his head out easily.
Disisto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Disisto misses with a head shot. Mbuto uses the momentum to regain guard.
Disisto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Disisto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Disisto throws a big right hand that misses.
Mbuto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mbuto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Disisto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mbuto.
Disisto in side control, throwing shots but Mbuto defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disisto landing strikes.
Mbuto regains half guard.
Mbuto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Disisto connects with a nice short shot to Mbuto's temple.
Disisto thows a huge punch but Mbuto dodges it nicely.
Mbuto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mbuto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Disisto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Disisto 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.
Mbuto is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Disisto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Disisto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disisto working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Disisto lands a nice short elbow.
Mbuto is trying to maintain the position but Disisto is very close to passing his half guard.
Disisto working over Mbuto with some ground and pound. Mbuto looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mbuto gets full guard.
Disisto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mbuto is breathing heavily.
Mbuto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Disisto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Disisto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disisto connects with a couple of short punches.
Mbuto is trying to keep Disisto in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Disisto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mbuto pushes a forearm under Disisto's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Disisto is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Mbuto!
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