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RCJ 24: Selwoods vs. Thiago II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan O Brian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Disisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominic Disisto told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan O Brian!
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, Dominic Disisto!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brian doesn't manage to clinch there - Disisto circles away.
Disisto throws a body kick that misses.
O Brian shoots in for a takedown but Disisto shows good takedown defense.
O Brian is looking to clinch but Disisto is avoiding it.
Disisto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
O Brian throws a sloppy head kick and Disisto moves out of range easily.
Disisto misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Disisto clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Disisto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
O Brian breaks from the clinch.
O Brian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Disisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Brian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Disisto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. O Brian did well to prevent Disisto getting side control.
O Brian wants to get back to his feet.
O Brian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Disisto.
O Brian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Disisto.
Disisto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. O Brian defending well though.
O Brian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Disisto.
Disisto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
O Brian trying to control but Disisto postures up.
Disisto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Disisto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
O Brian moves into full guard.
Disisto postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Disisto is standing up over O Brian. O Brian looks to escape but Disisto dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Brian gets back to half guard.
Disisto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disisto working the head and body with strikes.
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.
O Brian is breathing heavily.
Ground and pound from Disisto.
O Brian wants to improve his position but Disisto is controlling well.
Disisto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Disisto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O Brian's head.
Disisto passes into side control, despite O Brian's attempt to control the position.
O Brian on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disisto works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Disisto creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Disisto in side control lands a decent elbow.
Disisto working the body and head with strikes.
O Brian is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Disisto working the ground and pound.
Disisto scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at O Brian to see if he's OK.
Disisto scores with punches from side control.
O Brian is working to avoid the ground and pound but Disisto connects with a decent elbow.
O Brian is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disisto in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Disisto is chipping away with strikes.
Disisto working the ground and pound.
O Brian is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Disisto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Disisto tries to close the distance and clinch but O Brian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Disisto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Disisto throws a combination. O Brian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Ryan O Brian has been cut.
O Brian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Disisto swats away the attempt to clinch by O Brian.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Brian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Brian closes the distance and clinches.
O Brian lands a nice shot to the body.
O Brian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Disisto's defenses.
O Brian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Disisto just misses with a punch to the body.
O Brian is looking to clinch but Disisto is avoiding it.
Disisto slips a jab and a cross from O Brian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
O Brian tries to clinch up but Disisto circles away and keeps his distance.
O Brian tries for a takedown but Disisto circles away easily
and Disisto counters with a straight right hand.
O Brian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Disisto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
O Brian is trying to control but Disisto passes into side control!
Disisto working the head and body with strikes.
Disisto landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
O Brian tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Disisto lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disisto is putting a hurting on O Brian here, landing some big shots from side control.
O Brian is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
O Brian is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Disisto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Brian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Disisto working the ground and pound.
Disisto decides to stand back up.
O Brian thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disisto wants to clinch up but O Brian keeps it at a distance.
Disisto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
O Brian clinches but Disisto breaks the clinch
and Disisto counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for O Brian!
O Brian is trying to escape the mount.
Dominic Disisto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Disisto landing punches.
O Brian tries to hold on but Disisto postures up.
Disisto lands a nice shot to the head.
O Brian keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disisto looking for a guillotine from mount but O Brian is having none of it.
Disisto has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of O Brian's face.
Disisto lands a big elbow.
Disisto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Disisto is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. O Brian can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brian is bucking up trying to escape but Disisto cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Disisto scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish O Brian?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Disisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan O Brian's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
O Brian fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Brian throws the left hand but Disisto avoids the punch easily.
Disisto tries to clinch up but O Brian circles away and keeps his distance.
Disisto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O Brian's waist but O Brian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Disisto off to one side.
O Brian gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
O Brian throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Disisto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
O Brian is trying to control the position but Disisto postures up.
O Brian is really struggling to control Disisto but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Disisto lands a couple of digs.
Disisto stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Disisto or perhaps it was just good defense by O Brian which made him look bad.
Disisto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Disisto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
O Brian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Disisto won't allow O Brian to get back to his feet.
O Brian controls Disisto momentarily but Disisto frees himself.
Disisto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Disisto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Disisto lands a couple of elbows.
Disisto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Disisto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Disisto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Disisto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
O Brian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Disisto.
Disisto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Disisto.
O Brian is trying to stand back up but Disisto is controlling him
O Brian tries to get to full guard but Disisto has control of the leg.
Disisto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Disisto working the head and body with strikes.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Disisto tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Brian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Disisto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has O Brian pinned against the cage. O Brian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ryan O Brian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Disisto.
Disisto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
O Brian looks to land a combination but Disisto avoids it well.
Disisto shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in O Brian's guard.
Disisto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
O Brian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Disisto is controlling him.
Ryan O Brian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dominic Disisto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Brian punching to the body, from the bottom.
O Brian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Disisto is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Disisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Disisto 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Disisto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Justin Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Salvatore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moore comes into the arena with I Could Kick Your Ass blaring out of the sound system. Hulk Salvatore struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 148.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Hulk Salvatore will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Moore!
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, Hulk Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvatore gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Salvatore looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Moore gets to his feet. Salvatore looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Moore has managed to clinch.
Moore effectively controlling the action here.
Moore pulls guard effortlessly.
Moore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salvatore is aware though and is defending well.
Moore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moore pulls Salvatore in close to prevent any damage.
Moore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moore has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salvatore's guard.
Moore 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.
Moore might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moore pushing down on Salvatore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moore is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Moore passes to side control.
Moore controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Salvatore is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Moore goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Salvatore rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moore's guard! Nice work there by Salvatore!
Moore wants to sweep here but Salvatore controlling him for the moment.
Moore trying to control the position here.
Moore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salvatore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore has a closed guard, preventing Salvatore from standing up.
Moore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moore has his feet on Salvatore's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Moore is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salvatore's half guard.
Salvatore is refusing to be controlled, as Moore sits in half guard.
Salvatore is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Moore is working for a submission of some sort.
Moore stands up and beckons Salvatore to join him on the feet.
Salvatore shoots and misses
and Moore counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Salvatore's guard now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Moore dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Moore throws a nice looking combination but Salvatore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moore closes the distance and pushes Salvatore back into the cage.
Moore missing with knees to the body.
Moore is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Moore tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salvatore just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moore tries for a takedown but Salvatore manages to get underhooks.
Moore jumps guard.
Moore pulls Salvatore in close to prevent any damage.
Moore is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore is pulling down on Salvatore's head to control his posture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvatore is one step ahead there.
Moore is working hard here to advance position.
Moore on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moore tries to get out of the position.
Moore is adopting a defensive guard.
Moore pushes Salvatore off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moore scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Salvatore seems a little lost for a moment, as Moore dominates the positioning.
Moore working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Salvatore being controlled for a moment.
Salvatore is looking to regain half guard here but Moore keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore taking a breather here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Justin Moore just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Moore scores a takedown into full mount!
Moore looking to control and managing it successfully.
Moore is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Salvatore can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moore working Salvatore over with strikes here.
Moore pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Moore dominated that second round.
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!
Moore moves into range and clinches up with Salvatore.
Moore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moore trying to control the position but instead, Salvatore has worked for underhooks and has pushed Moore into the cage.
Moore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moore drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Salvatore wants to stand and escape but Moore is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore stands and throws Salvatore's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Moore advances nicely into full mount.
Justin Moore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moore looking for a guillotine from mount but Salvatore is having none of it.
Moore controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore controlling the position easily from mount.
Moore seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salvatore for as long as he can get away with.
Moore get's back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moore forces Salvatore back against the cage and clinches.
Moore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moore closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Salvatore wants to control but Moore postures up.
You can see the frustration on Salvatore's face as Moore controls the position.
Moore has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Salvatore cracks Moore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Salvatore.
Moore takes the fight into the clinch.
Moore gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Moore advances position into side control!
Salvatore is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Salvatore is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Moore is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Moore content just to control the position here.
Hulk Salvatore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore looking to control but Salvatore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moore gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Moore.
Moore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salvatore keeps working.
Moore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moore is looking to take a break and control but Salvatore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Moore showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moore 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Moore!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kary Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Klein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cody Klein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kary Grant!
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, Cody Klein!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Klein.
Grant parries the strikes from Klein easily there. Klein is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Grant to escape.
Klein throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Klein decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Klein closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Grant wants to get back to full guard.
Klein stops Grant from getting back to his feet.
Grant has hold of Klein's hands but Klein slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Grant wants to improve his position but Klein is controlling well.
Grant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Klein from controlling successfully.
Grant is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Klein from controlling successfully.
Klein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Klein wants to pass the guard but Grant is keeping the position.
Klein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Klein fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grant sprawls well initially but Klein persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Grant is trying to control but can't.
Klein is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Klein.
Klein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grant is just riding it out for now. Klein eventually gives up the hold.
Klein looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Klein trying to control from Grant's half guard. Grant has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant pulls Klein in close to prevent any damage.
Grant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Klein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Klein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grant trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Klein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Klein works over Grant with some ground and pound from guard.
Grant had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Klein is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Grant Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Klein's back instead.
Klein tries to break free.
Klein is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grant looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grant slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Klein trying to control the action but Grant just sinks the hooks in.
Grant looking for the choke from the back.
Grant doesn't have the hooks in and Klein manages to turn into his guard.
Klein is looking to work some ground and pound but Grant has wrist control.
Klein drops back looking for a leg! Grant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grant manages to kick Klein off! Klein jumps back into Grant's guard.
Grant controls Klein momentarily but Klein frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Klein dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Klein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Klein gets caught flat footed, as Grant shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Grant wants to control from the top but Klein keeps moving.
Klein looking for a sweep. Not yet Klein, not yet.
Klein trying to keep a closed guard but Grant is proving a slippery customer.
Klein has his hands on Grant's head, controlling the position.
Klein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grant defends well.
Klein is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein can't keep his opponent in guard - Grant advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Klein wants to get back to full guard.
Grant not doing much here.
Klein tries to get to full guard but Grant has control of the leg.
Grant thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Klein's head.
Klein tries to roll over but Grant keeps him under control.
Grant wants to take a breather but Klein is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grant is thwarting Klein's attempts to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Klein lands a two punch combo.
Grant drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Klein keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Klein throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Grant advances position into side control!
Grant trying to control the action but Klein is working from the bottom.
Klein is trying to control Grant's posture but Grant avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant decides to stand up, so the ref orders Klein to his feet.
Klein doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grant decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Klein's guard.
Klein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grant.
Grant wants to control from the top but Klein keeps moving.
Grant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klein is looking for a sweep.
Grant trying to control the position but Klein is working away.
Grant advances to mount.
Grant get's back to his feet.
Klein misses with a low kick.
Grant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Klein counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Klein.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kary Grant dominated that second round.
That's time! Grant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Grant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Klein counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Klein.
Grant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Klein is aware though and is defending well.
Klein controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Klein throws a big right hand that misses.
Klein drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grant looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grant looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grant!
Grant has control of an arm but Klein manages to advance to Grant's back!
Klein wants to escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klein manages to reverse the position and now he's in Grant's guard. Nice work there by Klein.
Grant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Klein wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
Grant trying to control the position here.
Klein gets to his feet. Grant looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Grant looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Klein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klein can't keep his opponent in guard - Grant advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grant is taking a breather. Klein says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Klein is refusing to be controlled, as Grant sits in half guard.
Klein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grant controlling the action here.
Klein trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein is trying is best to control the position here.
Grant is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Klein is just riding it out for now. Grant eventually gives up the hold.
Grant trying to control from half guard but Klein is working away.
Grant is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grant fails with the takedown
and Klein counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klein is thwarting Grant's attempts to control the position.
Klein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grant is trying to control but can't.
Grant is defending against the submission attempts here by Klein.
Klein seems to be looking for submissions.
Klein tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Grant.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Klein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Klein 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Klein!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, RockStarr. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
2 - 0 - 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cliff Dempsey!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machida displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dempsey.
Dempsey misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Dempsey.
Dempsey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey checks a low kick from Machida.
Dempsey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cliff Dempsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dempsey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dempsey has closed the distance and engaged Machida in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Machida gets underhooks to prevent Dempsey's takedown attempt.
Machida stops a takedown attempt from Dempsey.
Dempsey breaks from the clinch.
Dempsey fails with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Dempsey blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands a head shot.
Dempsey moves out of range of the body kick.
Machida scores with the left hand. Dempsey knows he should have avoided that one.
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dempsey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dempsey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Machida as he jumps to the side.
Dempsey looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dempsey shoots in for a takedown but Machida shows good takedown defense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machida scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dempsey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey dives in and grabs Machida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes down on Dempsey's head and hops out.
Machida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey fails to land the takedown.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Dempsey.
Dempsey is breathing heavily.
Dempsey moves out of range as Machida throws a body kick.
Machida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machida.
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.
Dempsey closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Dempsey pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machida throws a leg kick which misses Dempsey's front leg but catches the back leg as Dempsey tries to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Machida.
Lyoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machida throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machida looks for the body kick but Dempsey saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Machida scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Machida!
Dempsey checks a low kick from Machida.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dempsey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a looping overhand right but Dempsey ducks down to avoid it.
Lyoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dempsey moves out of range of the leg kick from Machida.
Dempsey shoots in but Machida avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Machida dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Machida. That's going to slow Dempsey down.
Nice defenses there by Dempsey.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machida.
Machida circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dempsey 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.
Machida throws the left hand but Dempsey avoids the punch easily.
Dempsey fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machida with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dempsey shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
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.
Dempsey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Machida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dempsey somewhat.
Lyoto Machida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Dempsey.
Dempsey has a takedown stuffed.
Machida lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dempsey will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida scores with a kick to the midsection.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Machida misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Machida finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lyoto Machida is winning the standup battle so far.
Dempsey avoids the head kick by Machida.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida connects with a solid leg kick.
Machida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dempsey tries for a takedown but Machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dempsey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machida's waist but Machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dempsey off to one side.
Cliff Dempsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machida thuds his shin into the meat of Dempsey's side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyoto Machida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machida, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoto Machida!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butter Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baki Hanma has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butter Ball!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ball shoots in for a takedown but Hanma shows good takedown defense.
Hanma slips a jab from Ball.
Hanma doesn't manage to clinch there - Ball circles away.
Hanma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanma is looking to clinch.
Hanma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanma tries to clinch up.
Hanma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hanma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ball, pushing him back against the cage.
Ball tries to break the clinch but Hanma is controlling the position.
Hanma looking to stall.
Ball wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ball is trying to break free.
Ball's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ball throws out the jab.
Ball swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanma.
A slow jab from Ball misses its intended target.
Hanma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ball paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanma is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Ball misses.
Hanma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanma staying out of range there.
Hanma gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ball wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hanma gets underhooks to prevent Ball's takedown attempt.
Ball has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ball escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanma tries to clinch up.
A jab from Ball finds it's way through Hanma's defenses.
Ball swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanma.
Hanma tries to clinch up but Ball circles away and keeps his distance.
Ball fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanma tries to clinch there but Ball circles away.
Hanma tries to clinch up.
Hanma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ball wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ball.
A frustrated look appears on Ball's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ball is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hanma prevents Ball from breaking the clinch.
Ball escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanma slips a straight right by Ball.
Hanma slips under a jab.
Hanma blocks a jab.
Hanma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ball thows a body shot but no joy.
Ball waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hanma.
Ball avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanma is looking to clinch.
Hanma slips a jab from Ball.
Ball misses with a series of wild punches.
Ball looks gassed!
Hanma has managed to clinch.
Ball has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball working hard to break the clinch.
Hanma slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Ball's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ball is trying to break the clinch but Hanma is controlling him.
Ball is trying to break the clinch but Hanma is controlling him.
Ball is trying to break free.
Ball wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hanma changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ball fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ball might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hanma fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ball sprawls well initially but Hanma persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hanma seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hanma 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ball can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hanma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hanma 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ball manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Butter Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good shot there by Ball.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Ball.
Ball lands a nice shot to the body.
Ball is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butter Ball 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.
Hanma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ball lands with an overhand left.
Ball swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanma.
Hanma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ball.
Hanma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ball lands with a shot to the body.
Ball thows a left - swing and a miss!
Butter Ball seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanma tries to clinch but Ball is having none of it.
Ball clobbers Hanma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ball cracks Hanma with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ball has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hanma to stand back up!
A swing and a miss from Ball.
Ball drops Hanma with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hanma looks back up at him and smiles so Ball waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ball catches Hanma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hanma slips under a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ball lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ball.
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ball paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ball.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ball counters with a series of strikes. Hanma will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hanma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ball circles away.
Hanma defending well as Ball loads up on a big left hand.
Hanma takes one to the chin there.
Ball clobbers Hanma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ball pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanma darts in trying to clinch
and Ball counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hanma has Ball up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanma tries to clinch there but Ball circles away.
Ball is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ball attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ball keeps the fight on the outside.
Ball fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hanma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baki Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ball misses with a straight right.
Ball throws a hook to the side of Hanma's head but Hanma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ball swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanma.
Hanma moves in looking to clinch but Ball pushes him off.
Ball has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ball avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ball takes the fight into the clinch.
Ball's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hanma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ball swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hanma is looking to clinch but Ball is avoiding it.
Hanma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hanma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ball.
Hanma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanma.
Nice defenses there by Hanma.
Hanma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ball works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ball lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ball throws a big shot that misses.
Ball keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ball tries to clinch there but Hanma circles away.
Hanma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ball, pushing him back against the cage.
Ball has had enough of the clinch but Hanma keeps him there for the moment.
Ball has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hanma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanma rushes Ball and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hanma jumps guard but Ball stands there with Hanma around his waist. Hanma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ball wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ball wants to break free but Hanma has control.
Hanma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ball.
Hanma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ball misses the jab.
Hanma tries to clinch up but Ball circles away and keeps his distance.
Ball misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ball swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butter Ball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Good shot there by Ball.
Ball dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Ball.
Ball doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanma circles away.
Hanma gets caught flat footed, as Ball shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hanma is looking for a triangle but Ball pushes his legs off easily.
Hanma working for a triangle but Ball defends it easily.
Ball wants to stand but Hanma is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hanma keeping moving, preventing Ball from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanma is looking to sinch up a triangle. Ball throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hanma's body to avoid the submission. Hanma has instead reached around Ball's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hanma arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Baki Hanma!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lashley comes to the cage accompanied by Lashley vs. Sapp Fight. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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255 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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, Bobby Lashley!
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, Martin Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lashley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lashley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lashley.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Lashley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lashley throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sanchez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Lashley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lashley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanchez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lashley is trying to escape and Sanchez transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lashley is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sanchez! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martin Sanchez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Top Shottah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Bartone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartone has chosen Jay-Z - Empire State of Mind as his entrance music. Top Shottah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Top Shottah!
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, Vic Bartone!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bartone throws a series of punches but Shottah moves out of range.
Shottah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bartone.
Shottah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shottah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bartone.
Bartone connects with a body shot.
Bartone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shottah counters with a nice uppercut.
Bartone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Bartone does no damage.
Bartone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bartone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shottah counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shottah cracks Bartone with a solid left hand.
Bartone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bartone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shottah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bartone looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shottah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bartone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shottah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shottah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shottah scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shottah pushing down on Bartone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shottah 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.
Bartone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shottah lands with a punch from half guard.
Shottah is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Bartone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bartone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shottah pulls his head out easily.
Shottah lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartone looking for submissions off his back.
Bartone is trying to get back to full guard.
Bartone actively working from the bottom here.
Bartone wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shottah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shottah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bartone defends it well.
Bartone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shottah pulls his head out easily.
Bartone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shottah pulls his head out easily.
Shottah lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shottah prevents Bartone from improving his position.
Shottah passes to full mount!
Bartone is looking to get to half guard.
Shottah connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bartone defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Shottah.
Bartone is looking to improve his position but Shottah isn't that keen on the idea.
Bartone bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bartone drops back looking for a leg! Shottah is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shottah manages to kick Bartone off! Bartone jumps back into Shottah's guard.
Shottah has his foot on Bartone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bartone works his way back into a safe position though.
Bartone passes into half guard.
Bartone wants to work for an arm triangle but Shottah is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bartone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shottah sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Top Shottah 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.
Bartone misses with a combination
and Shottah counters with a single leg into guard. Bartone didn't expect that.
Shottah connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shottah throws a big right hand that misses.
Bartone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shottah defends well.
Shottah postures up and lands a big shot to Bartone's brow.
Bartone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bartone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shottah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bartone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bartone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shottah is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartone has his foot on Shottah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shottah works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Shottah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bartone as he avoids it easily.
Bartone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
No joy there for Bartone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bartone doesn't manage to clinch there - Shottah circles away.
Bartone tries to clinch there but Shottah circles away.
Bartone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shottah counters with a series of strikes. Bartone will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bartone tries to clinch up but Shottah circles away and keeps his distance.
Bartone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shottah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bartone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bartone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bartone is working for a kimura but Shottah is defending it quite comfortably.
Bartone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bartone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bartone seems to be working for a kimura but Shottah defends the submission attempt.
Bartone seems to be working for a kimura but Shottah defends the submission attempt.
Shottah is defending against the submission attempts here by Bartone.
Top Shottah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bartone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shottah shoots in but no luck this time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bartone.
A slow jab from Bartone misses its intended target.
Bartone lands a jab-cross combination.
Bartone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shottah counters with a left and a right that stings Bartone.
Bartone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bartone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bartone misses with an uppercut.
Top Shottah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bartone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bartone misses with a double jab
and Shottah counters with a left and a right that stings Bartone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Top Shottah dominated that second round.
That's time! Shottah's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bartone throws a combination that misses
and Shottah counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bartone misses with a combination
and Shottah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bartone thinking.
Shottah fails to land with a series of punches.
Shottah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bartone.
Shottah misses with a series of wild punches.
Bartone misses with a double jab
and Shottah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bartone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bartone working for a triangle but Shottah defends it easily.
Shottah avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shottah passes into half guard.
Bartone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bartone actively working from the bottom here.
Bartone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shottah is working for a kimura but Bartone is defending it quite comfortably.
Bartone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bartone looking for submissions off his back.
Bartone has hold of Shottah's hands but Shottah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vic Bartone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shottah thows a huge punch but Bartone dodges it nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bartone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shottah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Shottah.
Bartone throws a right hand that Shottah ducks under and follows up with a left that Shottah also avoids with ease.
Bartone fails to land with a series of punches.
Vic Bartone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shottah fails with the takedown.
Vic Bartone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shottah shoots in for a takedown but Bartone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bartone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bartone throws the kick towards the body but Shottah avoids it.
Bartone thows a body shot but no joy.
Bartone misses with a looping left.
Bartone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shottah is able to avoid easily.
Shottah closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bartone circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Top Shottah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartone looks for the body kick but Shottah saw that one coming.
Bartone missing with a left hand there. Shottah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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.
Shottah moves out of range of the leg kick from Bartone.
Bartone throws a left and a right that both miss
so Shottah counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shottah got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bartone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shottah has managed to get both his arms back between Bartone's legs - danger averted.
Top Shottah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bartone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shottah defends well.
Bartone has his foot on Shottah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shottah works his way back into a safe position though.
Bartone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shottah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shottah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bartone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bartone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shottah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Top Shottah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shottah, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Top Shottah!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Mbuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mbuto's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sunshine Day. Webb comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hells Bells by AC/DC kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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248 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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250 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Mbuto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Webb!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Webb misses.
Webb fails to land with a series of punches.
Mbuto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Webb is trying to improve his position.
Mbuto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mbuto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mbuto tries for a kimura but Webb is defending well.
Webb is looking for a sweep.
Mbuto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mbuto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mbuto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mbuto advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb tries to hold on but Mbuto pushes him away.
Webb is trying to escape the mount.
Mbuto jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Webb is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Webb and Mbuto has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Webb is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mbuto is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Webb!
Mbuto looking to control but Webb is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mbuto swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Webb is now in Mbuto's guard. A big mistake from Mbuto there, giving up the dominant position!
Webb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Webb is working Mbuto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Webb is in close to Mbuto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Webb wants to pass the guard but Mbuto is keeping the position.
Webb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mbuto is looking for a triangle but Webb pushes his legs off easily.
Mbuto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Webb is in close to Mbuto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Webb missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mbuto is looking for a triangle but Webb pushes his legs off easily.
Webb chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Webb looking to pass the guard.
Mbuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Webb is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mbuto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Webb has managed to get both his arms back between Mbuto's legs - danger averted.
Webb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mbuto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Webb uses it to pass to side control.
Mbuto is breathing heavily.
Webb tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mbuto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Webb wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mbuto is working to avoid the ground and pound but Webb connects with a decent elbow.
It looks like George Mbuto has been cut.
Webb lands some shots froms side control.
Webb takes a little break here. Mbuto wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webb landing strikes.
Mbuto is rocked!
Webb cracks Mbuto with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Webb immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Mbuto is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Webb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Webb!
Jimmy Webb is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Selwoods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago has chosen Drake - Forever as his entrance music. Paulo Thiago acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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181 lbs
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176 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Selwoods!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paulo Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Selwoods displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thiago.
Selwoods fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Selwoods displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thiago.
Mark Selwoods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Selwoods misses.
Selwoods swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Selwoods. No joy for Thiago on that attempt.
Mark Selwoods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Thiago.
Selwoods misses with the combination.
Selwoods moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Selwoods misses with a double jab.
Thiago misses with an uppercut. Selwoods saw that one coming.
Selwoods connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Thiago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Selwoods scores with a one two! Thiago had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thiago is rocked!
Selwoods loads up on a big right hand but Thiago slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selwoods misses with a series of wild punches.
Selwoods will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Selwoods throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body punch from Selwoods.
A jab from Selwoods misses.
Selwoods swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Selwoods is fending him off so far but Thiago persists. Nope, Selwoods circles away and we're back to standing.
Selwoods fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Selwoods looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thiago blocks a jab.
Selwoods looks to score with a jab to the body but Thiago is just out of range.
Thiago tests Selwoods's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Selwoods lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thiago circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Selwoods.
Selwoods swings for the body but Thiago moves out of range.
Thiago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Selwoods.
Thiago throws a jab when Selwoods was well out of range.
Thiago scores with a kick to the midsection.
Selwoods scores with a jab to the body.
Thiago is looking to land body kicks.
Selwoods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thiago.
Selwoods fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thiago looks to score with a jab to the body but Selwoods is just out of range.
Thiago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Selwoods.
Selwoods throws a right hand that Thiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Thiago also avoids with ease.
Thiago misses with a double jab
and Selwoods counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
It looks like Paulo Thiago has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago looks for the body kick but Selwoods saw that one coming.
Thiago misses with a kick to the body.
Selwoods throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thiago counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Selwoods!
Thiago can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Selwoods is looking to escape.
Thiago scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Selwoods?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Selwoods tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Selwoods is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Thiago has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thiago working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Selwoods tries to buck Thiago off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Thiago looks gassed!
Thiago goes for an armbar but Selwoods turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Selwoods.
Thiago keeping moving, preventing Selwoods from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Selwoods won't allow Thiago to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thiago is working an open guard so Selwoods takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thiago throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Selwoods missing with a left hand there. Thiago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Selwoods dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Thiago's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thiago misses with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Selwoods.
Selwoods swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thiago.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Selwoods is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Thiago connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Selwoods some visible discomfort.
Selwoods on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Thiago is trying to get an arm triangle but Selwoods is defending well.
Thiago is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Selwoods has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thiago is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Selwoods knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Selwoods is trying to buck Thiago off.
Thiago wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Selwoods, who protects the arm well.
Selwoods can't do much from the bottom here.
Selwoods tries to escape but Thiago is in control.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Selwoods works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from Thiago misses.
Selwoods will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Selwoods tries to bum rush Thiago with a series of wild strikes but Thiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danga de danga de dang - Selwoods scores with a four punch combination!
Thiago scores with a kick to the body.
Thiago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mark Selwoods is winning the standup battle so far.
Thiago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago cracks Selwoods with a right hand to the side of the head.
Selwoods throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thiago counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Selwoods takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Selwoods throws a combination that misses
and Thiago counters with a nice uppercut.
Thiago feints and as Selwoods raises his hands in defense, Thiago changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thiago trying to control but Selwoods is working from the bottom.
Thiago working some strikes from top position.
Thiago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thiago is standing up over Selwoods. Selwoods looks to escape but Thiago dives into side control.
Thiago tries for a kimura but Selwoods is defending well.
Thiago swings around for an armbar but Selwoods sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thiago's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selwoods stands and steps away. Thiago gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Selwoods lands a nice shot to the body.
Selwoods throws a combination that misses
and Thiago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Selwoods throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thiago makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thiago throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A cross from Selwoods lands.
Selwoods misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thiago misses with a head kick.
Selwoods is looking to wear down Thiago with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Selwoods's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Selwoods duly obliges.
Thiago throws a combination that misses
and Selwoods counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thiago scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Thiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paulo Thiago's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Selwoods stuns Thiago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thiago lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Selwoods.
Thiago scores with a takedown into Selwoods's guard.
Thiago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thiago passes into half guard.
Selwoods trying to control here.
Thiago throwing shots but Selwoods is blocking nicely.
Selwoods wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Selwoods is trying to get back to full guard.
Thiago tries to pass to full mount but Selwoods defends it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice body punch from Thiago.
Thiago shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thiago takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thiago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Selwoods misses with a combination
and Thiago counters with a straight right hand.
Selwoods on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Selwoods throws a right hand that Thiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Thiago also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago shoots for a double leg takedown but Selwoods sprawls well. He's pushed Thiago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Selwoods throws a series of punches but Thiago moves out of range.
Selwoods showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thiago.
Selwoods lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thiago circles away quickly and effectively.
Selwoods connects with a jab.
Selwoods throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thiago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Selwoods misses with a double jab
and Thiago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Selwoods misses with a looping left.
Selwoods with a jab.
Thiago moves away from the strike by Selwoods.
Selwoods throws a nice looking combination but Thiago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thiago misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selwoods throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thiago.
Thiago looks to score with a jab to the body but Selwoods is just out of range.
Selwoods misses with a double jab
and Thiago counters with a one-two to the body.
Thiago takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thiago, as that shot connected.
Selwoods swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thiago.
Thiago throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mark Selwoods is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from Selwoods misses
and Thiago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thiago dodges the punch combination from Selwoods.
Thiago scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thiago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Selwoods.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago throws a body punch but Selwoods moves out of range.
Selwoods takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Selwoods swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thiago counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thiago stands up over Selwoods, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thiago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thiago working some strikes from top position.
Selwoods is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thiago landing some decent shots from guard.
Thiago cracks Selwoods with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Thiago really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Thiago's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thiago waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Selwoods.
Selwoods swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thiago makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Selwoods really felt that one!
Selwoods throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thiago counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Selwoods working for a triangle but Thiago defends it easily.
Thiago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thiago chips away with some ground and pound.
Thiago wants to control from the top but Selwoods keeps moving.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Thiago pushes down on Selwoods's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thiago seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Selwoods is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paulo Thiago!
Paulo Thiago is the new welterweight champion!
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