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LMS 69: Thrill A Minute PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Brandon Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Banner throws a series of punches but Jacobs moves out of range.
Banner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banner but Banner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jacobs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Banner!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Banner is on top in guard.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now.
Banner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jacobs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Banner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Banner postures up in Jacobs's guard and throws a big left but Jacobs blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs 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.
Jacobs is looking for a triangle but Banner pushes his legs off easily.
Banner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Banner lands an elbow.
Jacobs manages to work his way to half guard, despite Banner's best efforts.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banner lands a nice short elbow.
Banner working over Jacobs with some ground and pound. Jacobs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Banner wants to take a breather but Jacobs is having none of it.
Jacobs wants to get back to full guard.
Banner content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to control from the bottom.
Banner lands with a punch from half guard.
Jacobs won't allow Banner to pass to mount.
Banner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jacobs trying to hold on to Banner's head to control him but Banner postures up.
Jacobs taking some punishment here, with Banner in his half guard.
Banner uses his free foot to push down on Jacobs's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jacobs.
Jacobs sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Banner winds up and cracks Jacobs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner working the head and body with strikes.
Banner slips a nice elbow through Jacobs's hands, connecting with Jacobs's forehead.
Banner is stalling here. Jacobs is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Banner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jacobs has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jacobs working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Banner rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jacobs's guard! Nice work there by Banner!
Jacobs looks gassed!
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner postures up.
Jacobs is looking for a triangle but Banner pushes his legs off easily.
Jacobs will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jacobs working a defensive guard here.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner sitting in guard here, content to 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.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Banner trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Banner scoring with some ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Banner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Banner sprawls well initially but Jacobs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Banner trying to control but Jacobs postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Jacobs's cut.
That's time! Banner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Banner gets a takedown into half guard.
Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily.
Banner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jacobs tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
Banner lands with a punch from half guard.
Banner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Banner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily.
Banner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Banner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Banner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Banner is nestled in close to Jacobs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jacobs wants to get back to full guard.
Banner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Banner passes to side control.
Banner taking a breather here.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacobs keeps working.
Jacobs can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs sneaks back into half guard.
Banner trying to control the action but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Banner working over Jacobs with some ground and pound. Jacobs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jacobs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jacobs striking off his back but it's not causing Banner any problems.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is keeping the position.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Jacobs wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner is stalling in the full guard.
Banner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banner has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
Banner stands up over Jacobs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Banner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jacobs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobs's shoulder, as Jacobs tries to avoid the shot.
Banner lands with a nice combination. Jacobs backs away looking to recover.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacobs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banner misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banner's waist but Banner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacobs off to one side.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed
and Banner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bruce Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Jacobs.
Banner closes the distance and pushes Jacobs back into the cage.
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banner breaks the clinch.
Jacobs moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Banner thows a body shot but no joy.
Jacobs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Jacobs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Banner connects with a single shot there.
Banner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banner looks to land a combination but Jacobs avoids it well.
Banner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jacobs counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jacobs turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Banner gets back to half guard.
Jacobs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Banner gets full guard.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Banner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jacobs has Banner in his guard.
Banner chips away with some ground and pound.
Banner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jacobs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Banner trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Banner connects with a couple of short punches.
Banner stands up over Jacobs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jacobs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Banner wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Jacobs throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Banner escapes and throws Jacobs's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jacobs tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Banner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jacobs takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jacobs is trying to improve his position.
Bruce Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacobs is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bruce Banner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jacobs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner takes a little break here. Jacobs wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Banner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jacobs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brandon Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacobs is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banner 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Banner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Harkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danyl Weatherbottom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladamir Harkonen!
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, Danyl Weatherbottom!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weatherbottom swinging wilding here.
Harkonen ducks under a wild hook from Weatherbottom.
Weatherbottom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Weatherbottom misses with a series of wild punches.
Harkonen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Weatherbottom throws a hook but Harkonen blocks it.
Harkonen throws a body punch but Weatherbottom moves out of range.
Harkonen tries to clinch but Weatherbottom moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harkonen looks for a takedown but Weatherbottom sprawls well.
Weatherbottom throws a right and a left that Harkonen avoids nicely.
Weatherbottom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harkonen.
Harkonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladamir Harkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weatherbottom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harkonen circles away quickly and effectively.
Harkonen ducks under a wild hook from Weatherbottom.
Harkonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Weatherbottom sprawls well. Weatherbottom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harkonen gets slowly back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Weatherbottom.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harkonen.
Harkonen tries to clinch but Weatherbottom is having none of it.
Weatherbottom looks to land a right hand but Harkonen moved out of range.
Weatherbottom throws a series of punches but Harkonen avoids them all with ease.
Weatherbottom throws a sloppy body shot
and Harkonen counters with a shoot takedown. Weatherbottom fights it but they end up in guard.
Harkonen wants to control from the top but Weatherbottom keeps moving.
Harkonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weatherbottom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Weatherbottom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harkonen wants to pass the guard but Weatherbottom is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harkonen trying to control but Weatherbottom is working from the bottom.
Weatherbottom controls Harkonen momentarily but Harkonen frees himself.
Harkonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weatherbottom keeping moving, preventing Harkonen from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Harkonen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Harkonen working the ground and pound but Weatherbottom is defending the strikes.
Weatherbottom takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Harkonen in side control lands a decent elbow.
It looks like Danyl Weatherbottom has been cut.
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Harkonen trying to control the action but Weatherbottom is working from the bottom.
Harkonen takes a little break here. Weatherbottom wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harkonen misses with the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Harkonen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Harkonen is chipping away with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harkonen working the head and body with strikes.
That has opened up Danyl Weatherbottom's cut even more.
Harkonen is working Weatherbottom over with some ground and pound from side control.
The cut above Danyl Weatherbottom's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Danyl Weatherbottom's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vladamir Harkonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Robida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Robida might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Walk. Michael Corleone has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Robida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone shoots for a double leg takedown but Robida sprawls well. He's pushed Corleone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Corleone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robida.
Corleone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Robida's guard.
Corleone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robida is keeping the position for now.
Corleone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robida wants to get back to his feet but Corleone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corleone drops back looking for a leg! Robida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robida manages to kick Corleone off! Corleone jumps back into Robida's guard.
Robida wants to get back to his feet but Corleone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Robida swings for the body but Corleone moves out of range.
Corleone gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robida is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Corleone asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Corleone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robida, who protects the arm well.
Corleone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robida, who protects the arm well.
Robida pushes Corleone away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Corleone gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Robida trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Corleone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Corleone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Robida is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Robida is breathing heavily.
Corleone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Robida has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robida is trying to get back to his feet.
Corleone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Corleone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Corleone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Robida is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Corleone asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Corleone wants to control but Robida is keeping him busy.
Robida gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Robida manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Corleone advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robida wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Corleone is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Robida is surviving well by controlling Corleone's body position as best he can.
Robida is squirming around, avoiding Corleone's attempts to control the action.
Corleone looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Robida is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
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.
Corleone looking for a guillotine from mount but Robida is having none of it.
Robida is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Corleone jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Robida manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Corleone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Robida bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Corleone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Robida is looking to clinch but Corleone is avoiding it.
Robida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robida is looking to clinch but Corleone is avoiding it.
Corleone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danny Robida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Robida.
Corleone shoots in and bounces Robida off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Corleone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Corleone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Corleone drops back looking for a leg! Robida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robida manages to kick Corleone off! Corleone jumps back into Robida's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Corleone wants to control from the top but Robida keeps moving.
Robida really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robida is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robida throws an elbow that misses.
Corleone is working for takedown but Robida is calmly controlling the position for now.
Corleone fails to pull guard.
Corleone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Robida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Danny Robida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Corleone.
Robida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Corleone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Corleone dodges an elbow strike from Robida.
Robida misses with a knee strike.
Robida lands an elbow inside that Corleone shrugs off.
Robida throws a head punch that misses.
Corleone has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Robida clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Corleone is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Robida has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Robida knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Robida for a finish.
Corleone looking for the RNC.
Corleone is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Robida defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Robida controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Michael Corleone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Corleone working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robida is trying to get back to his feet but Corleone has full control of the position and if anything, Robida has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Corleone is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Robida defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Robida is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Corleone off. It looks like it's working - Corleone slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Robida displaying calm under pressure there.
Corleone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robida swivels and escapes.
Robida tries to close the distance and clinch but Corleone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Corleone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Robida is trying to stand back up but Corleone is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Robida is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Corleone looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Corleone is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Corleone extends the arm and Robida is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Corleone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fox Micthell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is I Get Money. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Fox Micthell enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fox Micthell!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Micthell misses with the combination.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson prevents Micthell from standing back up.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Micthell is doing well to control the position and prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
Micthell wants to get back to his feet.
Micthell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
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.
Micthell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Micthell is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson tries to clinch but Micthell moves out of range.
Jackson scores a takedown into full mount!
Jackson scoring with strikes but Micthell is staying in there.
Jackson looking to control but Micthell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micthell wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Micthell is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jackson with good strikes from the mount here!
It looks like Fox Micthell has been cut.
Jackson with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson looking to finish with strikes here!
Micthell is trying to stand up.
Jackson unloading with bombs!
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Micthell looks gassed!
Micthell tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micthell is trying to stand up.
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.
Micthell is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
Jackson lands a big shot there that rocks Micthell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jackson unloading with bombs!
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Micthell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Micthell is looking to escape.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount.
That has opened up Fox Micthell's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working Micthell over with strikes here.
Fox Micthell's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
Jackson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fox Micthell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Curtis Jackson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Siuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jack Siuta has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jack Siuta seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Siuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Conway!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Conway.
Siuta tries to clinch up.
Siuta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Conway can pounce on him.
Conway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack Siuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Conway.
Siuta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Siuta is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siuta lands with an uppercut that bounces Conway off the cage and back into rage.
Conway throws a right hand that Siuta ducks under and follows up with a left that Siuta also avoids with ease.
Conway throws a series of punches but Siuta avoids them all with ease.
Siuta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Siuta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab from Conway.
Conway keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Siuta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Siuta there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Conway does it's job there.
Conway decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Conway not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Conway throwing shots but Siuta is blocking nicely.
Conway sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Siuta defending well though.
Conway thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siuta keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Conway is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Siuta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Conway.
Conway passes the guard and advances to mount!
Conway prevents Siuta from getting the reversal.
Conway looking to ground and pound but Siuta is blocking nicely.
Conway working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conway working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Siuta slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Conway sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Siuta defending well though.
Nice strikes from Conway there.
Conway lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Conway throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conway is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Conway thows a huge punch but Siuta dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siuta wants to control but Conway is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Conway not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Conway wants to pass the guard but Siuta is defending well.
Conway throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Conway looks to land a strike but Siuta avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Siuta scores with a body shot.
Siuta takes a swing at Conway's ribcage but misses.
Conway looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Siuta is fending him off so far but Conway persists. Nope, Siuta circles away and we're back to standing.
Siuta digs a good body shot into Conway's ribs.
Siuta drives through and clinches with Conway against the cage.
Siuta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Siuta.
Siuta gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siuta wants to control but Conway is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siuta slips a nice elbow through Conway's hands, connecting with Conway's forehead.
Siuta prevents Conway from improving his position.
Siuta trying to control the pace.
Conway is not content to let Siuta control the position.
Conway looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Siuta moves nicely into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Siuta is putting a hurting on Conway here, landing some big shots from side control.
Conway tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Conway dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Siuta misses with a hook. Conway ducked under it nicely.
Siuta throws a big shot that misses.
Conway changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Siuta tries to avoid it but Conway manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Siuta to the ground. Siuta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Conway moves into the clinch successfully.
Conway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Siuta on the inside.
Conway tries to pull guard but Siuta won't allow it.
Siuta lands a body punch.
Conway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Siuta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Siuta.
Siuta cracks Conway with a nice body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Conway. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Siuta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Conway backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Siuta.
Siuta lands a shot to the body.
Conway is fighting off a takedown attempt but Siuta is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Conway to the mat. Conway regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Siuta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Siuta trying to control the position from guard on top but Conway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Siuta looking to pass the guard.
Siuta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Siuta creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Siuta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Conway down.
Conway is trying to get back to half guard.
Conway is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conway gets back to half guard.
Siuta winds up and cracks Conway with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Conway on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Conway actively working from the bottom here.
Conway has hold of Siuta's hands but Siuta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siuta is trying to control. Conway wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Siuta is looking for a kimura but Conway is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Siuta to get the leverage.
Siuta winds up and cracks Conway with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Siuta wants to take a breather but Conway is having none of it.
Siuta controlling the action here.
Conway is looking to control Siuta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Conway avoid being mounted?
Conway works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Siuta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Siuta scoring with some ground and pound.
Siuta landing with the ground and pound.
Siuta won't allow Conway to sweep him here.
Siuta scoring with some ground and pound.
Conway is looking for a triangle but Siuta pushes his legs off easily.
Siuta trying to control the position from guard on top but Conway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conway is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Siuta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siuta has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Conway taking shots to the head.
Conway is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Siuta lands a big shot there that rocks Conway but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Siuta.
Conway really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Siuta with the ground and pound from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Siuta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Conway is squirming around, avoiding Siuta's attempts to control the action.
Siuta is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Siuta dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Conway lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Conway!
Siuta loads up on a big right hand but Conway slips the punch.
Conway lands a nice hook to Siuta's body. Siuta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Conway cracks Siuta with an open hand slap.
Conway clinches.
Siuta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Conway tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Conway taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Conway is looking to control Siuta's arms but Siuta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Conway has his back to the cage.
Siuta misses with a body punch.
Conway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Conway manages to pull guard.
Conway manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siuta manages to get himself to full guard.
Siuta looking for a sweep. Not yet Siuta, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Conway with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Siuta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Conway in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Siuta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Conway throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Conway trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Siuta is adopting a defensive guard.
Jack Siuta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Siuta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Siuta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Conway.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Conway's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Conway duly obliges.
Conway throws a series of punches but Siuta avoids them all with ease.
Conway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Siuta is able to avoid easily.
Conway shoots in for a takedown but Siuta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Siuta scores with a jab to the body.
Siuta misses with a shot to the body
and Conway moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Siuta.
Siuta pushes Conway back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Siuta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Siuta is working Conway over against the cage.
Siuta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Conway.
Siuta stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Siuta goes for a takedown attempt but Conway pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Conway connects with a looping right hand.
Siuta scores with a decent looking hook.
Thomas Conway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siuta is looking to clinch but Conway is avoiding it.
Siuta fails with a takedown attempt.
Conway is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Siuta's half guard.
Siuta trying to control here.
Conway is looking to advance position but Siuta won't allow it.
Siuta 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.
Conway throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Conway is trying to control the action in half guard but Siuta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway drops an elbow to the side of Siuta's head.
Siuta is looking to improve his position.
Conway looks to land a strike but Siuta avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Siuta lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Conway!
Conway tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siuta with the ground and pound from mount.
Siuta landing strikes from the mount.
Conway can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Conway.
I think Conway has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Conway!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Withers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Withers comes to the cage accompanied by Snap your fingers snap your neck. Luke Withers had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Withers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Iverson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Withers moves forwards but Iverson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Withers fails to land the takedown.
Iverson connects with a jab.
Withers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Iverson is out of range and Withers settles back down.
Iverson shoots in but Withers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Withers throws out a leg kick but Iverson moves out of range and Withers only half commits.
Withers tries to clinch up.
Iverson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Withers was covering up waiting for the punch and Iverson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Iverson wants to pass the guard but Withers is keeping the position.
Iverson controlling from the top position.
Iverson stands and throws Withers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Withers struggling a bit here.
Withers bucks up and tries to throw Iverson off but instead Iverson has got his back!
Iverson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Iverson lands a shot to the body.
Withers wants to get back to his feet.
Iverson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Withers is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Iverson.
Iverson lands strikes to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Withers wants to control his opponent's hands but Iverson gets his hands free.
Iverson wants to control but Withers is keeping busy.
Withers trying to control the hands but Iverson won't let him.
Withers is holding onto Iverson's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Iverson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Withers preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Iverson.
Withers is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Withers looking very determined here, making life difficult for Iverson.
Iverson gets his hands free as Withers looks to control.
Iverson missing with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iverson lands punches and elbows.
Withers is keeping busy.
Withers preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Iverson.
Iverson is trying to stick to Withers's back but Withers is turning into Iverson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Iverson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Withers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Withers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Withers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Iverson working for a triangle but Withers defends it easily.
Iverson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Withers is aware though and is defending well.
Iverson looks gassed!
Withers chips away with some ground and pound.
Withers throws and elbow that misses. Iverson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Withers's guard. Nice move by Iverson!
Withers keeping moving, preventing Iverson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Iverson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Withers tries a low kick but Iverson avoids it.
Withers misses with a low kick.
Withers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Withers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slow jab from Iverson misses its intended target.
Withers stuffs the takedown.
Withers misses with a low kick.
Luke Withers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iverson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Withers!
Iverson is landing with some decent strikes but Withers is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Withers is squirming around, avoiding Iverson's attempts to control the action.
Iverson lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson working for a submission but Withers is keeping him at bay.
Iverson wants to control the pace but Withers is squirming around nicely.
Withers tries to buck Iverson off but he can't manage it.
Withers working to try and regain half guard.
Iverson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Iverson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Iverson with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson lands a heavy elbow.
John Iverson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Iverson landing punches.
Iverson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Withers is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iverson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Withers is one step ahead there.
Withers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Iverson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Iverson looking for a sweep. Not yet Iverson, not yet.
Iverson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Withers defends well.
Iverson keeping full guard, as Withers tries to pass.
Iverson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Withers trying to control but Iverson is working from the bottom.
Iverson trying to keep a closed guard but Withers is proving a slippery customer.
Iverson is looking for a triangle but Withers pushes his legs off easily.
Withers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Withers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Withers advances position into side control!
Withers grinds an elbow into Iverson's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Withers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Iverson is trying to control but can't.
Withers blocks the strikes from Iverson.
Iverson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Withers.
Iverson missing with punches from the bottom.
Iverson manages to get to full guard.
Withers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Iverson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Donk. Iverson catches Withers right on the button with a cross.
Iverson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Withers swivels and escapes.
Withers tries a head kick but it misses.
Iverson checks a leg kick.
Withers throws out a leg kick but Iverson moves out of range and Withers only half commits.
Iverson lands a glancing blow to the side of Withers's head.
Withers misses with a low kick.
Withers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Withers throws a leg kick but Iverson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Iverson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Iverson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iverson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Iverson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Withers wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Iverson manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Withers is staying active underneath Iverson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Iverson is working for a submission of some sort.
Iverson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Withers is defending against the submission attempts here by Iverson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Iverson wants to control but Withers is keeping him busy.
Withers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Withers is looking to stand up but Iverson isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iverson tries to free his leg and advance position but Withers is retaining full guard.
Iverson preventing the sweep.
Iverson trying to control but Withers is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Iverson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Iverson lands in his opponent's guard.
Iverson trying to control but Withers is working from the bottom.
Iverson won't allow Withers to get back to his feet.
Iverson stands up over Withers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Withers looking to control.
Iverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Withers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
John Iverson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Iverson wants to control from the top but Withers keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Withers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iverson is aware though and is defending well.
Iverson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Withers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Withers tries to get out of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Withers as he jumps to the side.
Withers tries to move into range but Iverson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luke Withers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Withers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice straight punches there by Iverson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Iverson.
Withers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Iverson.
Luke Withers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Iverson.
A leg kick checked by Iverson.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Iverson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Iverson 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Iverson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chip Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freedom comes to the cage accompanied by Star Spangled Banner. North has chosen 'Mr. Roboto' by Styx as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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162 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chip Freedom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David North!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
North throws a head kick that misses.
North keeps Freedom at a distance using the push kick.
North misses with a body kick.
North misses with the combination.
North throws a head kick that Freedom semi-blocks.
Freedom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with North but North pushes him off and we're back to square one.
North closes the distance and clinches.
North tries a knee to the head but Freedom blocks it.
North with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Freedom managing to block the knees to the body from North.
North tries a knee to the head but Freedom blocks it.
North with an attempt at a knee that misses.
North misses with a knee strike.
Freedom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
North is looking to break free of the clinch but Freedom has double underhooks.
Nice elbow from North.
It looks like Chip Freedom has been cut.
North with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
North wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Freedom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but North is keeping busy.
North throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Freedom blocks it with crossed arms.
Freedom lands an uppercut.
Freedom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
North's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Freedom misses with an uppercut. North saw that one coming.
Freedom avoids a kick to the body.
Freedom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with North, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
North with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
North tries to break the clinch but Freedom is controlling the position.
Freedom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
North tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
North looks gassed!
Freedom lands an elbow inside.
It looks like David North has been cut.
North with a knee to the head.
North tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Freedom stalling.
North looking to throw knees to the head but Freedom is blocking nicely.
Freedom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
North throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Freedom misses with a knee to the head.
North blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Freedom is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
North digs a right hand underneath Freedom's ribcage. Freedom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
North trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on North's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Freedom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Freedom avoiding damage.
Freedom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Freedom stalling the fight.
North is fighting off a takedown attempt but Freedom is just too persistent for him and manages to trip North to the mat. North regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Freedom is stalling in the full guard.
North really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Freedom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Freedom's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freedom advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
North is trying to buck Freedom off.
Freedom content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The ground and pound from Freedom seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
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.
Freedom is looking to take a break and control but North is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
North dodges the ground and pound from Freedom.
Freedom throws an elbow but North slips to the side and avoids it well.
Freedom fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Freedom trying to control the action but North is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Freedom dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Freedom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Freedom.
North thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Freedom if he has to take too many more of those.
North explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chip Freedom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freedom throws a nice outside leg kick.
North throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Freedom wants to land a leg kick but North is out of range.
Freedom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Freedom lands a high kick!
Freedom takes a kick to the side of the head.
Freedom lands with a thumping leg kick.
North throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
North moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
North misses with a body kick.
North thows a body shot but no joy.
Freedom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Freedom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freedom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by North.
North lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Freedom at a distance.
Freedom bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Freedom wants to lay and pray for a moment but North keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freedom is staying tight to North's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Freedom in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
North is trying to get back to his feet.
Freedom content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
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.
North is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom working the head with strikes.
Freedom throws an elbow but North slips to the side and avoids it well.
North pushes Freedom away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Freedom gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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.
Freedom scoring with punches and elbows.
Freedom thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
North is pushing Freedom's head away, looking to escape. Freedom manages to hold on to the position though.
North is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
North wants to get back to his feet.
Freedom tries to move to mount but North blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Freedom dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Freedom throws a leg kick which misses North's front leg but catches the back leg as North tries to avoid it.
Freedom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Freedom blocks the body kick.
Freedom moves out of range of the body kick from North.
Freedom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
North takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Freedom lands a jab to North's midsection.
Freedom throws a head kick that North semi-blocks.
Freedom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Freedom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!
Freedom tries to clinch up but North circles away and keeps his distance.
Freedom throws a nice head kick!
Freedom throws a head kick that North semi-blocks.
Freedom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but North avoids it really well and circles away.
Freedom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
North throws a sloppy head kick and Freedom moves out of range easily.
North has Freedom up against the cage in a clinch.
Freedom is working North over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Freedom.
North manages to break the clinch.
North looking to land some kicks to the body here.
North delivers a nice body kick.
North misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Freedom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
North drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Freedom punching to the body, from the bottom.
Freedom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in North's guard.
Freedom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. North swivels though and keeps the full guard.
North wants to get back to his feet but Freedom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Freedom forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is trying to control the action in half guard but North is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Freedom thows a huge punch but North dodges it nicely.
Freedom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. North defending well though.
Freedom is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Freedom seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
David North has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if North can do anything to dispel that myth.
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.
North tries to kick Freedom off but Freedom keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freedom wants to control but North is keeping him busy.
North blocking the ground and pound attempt from Freedom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Freedom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Freedom 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Freedom!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Paredao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Spotwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paredao's entrance music is If you want blood - ACDC. A fine choice. 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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211 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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25
212 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Paredao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerry Spotwood!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spotwood drops his hands momentarily and Paredao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Paredao tries to clinch but Spotwood moves out of range.
Spotwood scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Spotwood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paredao, who protects the arm well.
Spotwood is trying to get an arm triangle but Paredao is defending well.
Spotwood happy to just control the position for now.
Spotwood tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Paredao's face as Spotwood controls the position.
Spotwood wants to control but Paredao is keeping him busy.
Spotwood throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Spotwood misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Paredao misses with a wild combination.
Spotwood looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Spotwood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paredao is not content to let Spotwood control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spotwood stops Paredao from getting back to his feet.
Spotwood wants to pass the guard but Paredao is defending well.
Spotwood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paredao sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spotwood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Spotwood trying to control the action but Paredao is working from the bottom.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Paredao swinging wilding here.
Spotwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spotwood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Paredao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spotwood throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Paredao was covering up waiting for the punch and Spotwood finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Spotwood tries to free his leg and advance position but Paredao is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Paredao will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Spotwood shoots and misses
and Paredao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paredao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paredao is looking to clinch but Spotwood is avoiding it.
Paredao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spotwood counters with a takedown into side control.
Paredao is not content to let Spotwood control the position.
Spotwood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spotwood swings around for an armbar but Paredao sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Spotwood's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paredao throws a strike but Spotwood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Paredao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paredao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paredao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Spotwood controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Paredao wants to get back to his feet but Spotwood is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spotwood is standing up over Paredao. Paredao looks to escape but Spotwood dives into side control.
Paredao is not content to let Spotwood control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spotwood working the strikes but Paredao uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Spotwood tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paredao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Spotwood is looking for a kimura but Paredao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spotwood to get the leverage.
Paredao wants to get back to his feet.
Spotwood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spotwood closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Spotwood working the strikes but Paredao uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Spotwood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paredao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Spotwood.
Spotwood is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Paredao still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Paredao has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jerry Spotwood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Spotwood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Jerry Spotwood has been cut.
Paredao throws a big shot that misses.
Paredao throws a combination that misses
and Spotwood decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paredao's guard.
Spotwood wants to control from the top but Paredao keeps moving.
Spotwood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paredao is keeping the position for now.
Spotwood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spotwood trying to control but Paredao is working from the bottom.
Spotwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spotwood is stalling in the full guard.
Paredao keeping moving, preventing Spotwood from controlling successfully.
Spotwood is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Paredao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Paredao has escaped and now he's on top!
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.
Paredao chips away with some ground and pound.
Paredao stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Paredao misses with a double jab
and Spotwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paredao throws the left hand but Spotwood avoids the punch easily.
Paredao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spotwood's head backwards.
Paredao darts in trying to clinch
and Spotwood counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paredao keeping moving, preventing Spotwood from controlling successfully.
Spotwood throws a strike but Paredao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Spotwood looking for a guillotine here but Paredao defends easily.
Spotwood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paredao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paredao postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Spotwood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paredao tries to stand but Spotwood is controlling from the bottom.
Paredao gets to his feet. Spotwood looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Paredao closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spotwood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Paredao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spotwood counters with a takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spotwood prevents Paredao from escaping the position.
Spotwood lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander Paredao.
I think Paredao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexander Paredao!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eaton Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyke Mison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cox kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hatebreed - Destroy Everything. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
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182 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eaton Cox!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyke Mison!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Mison misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cox, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cox.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cox lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cox tries to bum rush Mison with a series of wild strikes but Mison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cox clobbers Mison with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab, jab by Cox - just one landing.
Cox with a nice cross.
Mison sizes up Cox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cox tries to clinch but Mison is having none of it.
Cox staying out of range there.
Cox defending well as Mison loads up on a big left hand.
Cox instigates a clinch.
Cox pushes Mison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mison avoiding damage as Cox throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Cox.
Mison wants to get back to striking at distance but Cox won't allow it.
Mison tries a knee to the head but Cox blocks it.
Cox avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Cox pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mison content to stall in guard here.
Cox is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mison passes Cox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cox has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mison is working away from the top position though.
Mison is looking for a kimura but Cox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mison to get the leverage.
Mison thows a huge punch but Cox dodges it nicely.
Cox tries to kick Mison off but Mison keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Mison misses.
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.
Mison swinging wilding here.
Cox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mison checks the leg kick.
Cox throws a leg kick that misses.
Cox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cox scores with a one two! Mison had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cox checks a leg kick.
Cox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mison looks gassed!
Cox shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cox tries to free his leg and advance position but Mison is retaining full guard.
Cox 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.
Cox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cox trying to control the position from guard on top but Mison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mison moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mison keeps the fight on the outside.
Cox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mison.
Mison takes a swing at Cox's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mison stalks Cox and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cox's face. Cox staggers backwards, shaken.
Cox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mison blocks a low kick nicely.
Mison throws a body kick that misses.
Mison ducks under a wild hook from Cox.
Mison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cox connects with a single shot there.
Cox changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cox rushes Mison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cox tries to throw a body punch but Mison avoids it by throwing Cox back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mison blocks an elbow strike.
Cox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mison tries to break the clinch but Cox is controlling the position.
Cox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cox throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A body shot lands from Cox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eaton Cox dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cox tries to score with a low kick but Mison moves his leg out of the way.
Cox misses with an uppercut. Mison saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Mison misses its intended target.
Mison avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mison throws a head kick but Cox moves out of range.
Mison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cox on the side of the head.
Cox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mison in his tracks.
Cox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Mison.
Mison checks a low kick from Cox.
Cox lands the left hand.
Mison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cox loads up on a big right hand but Mison slips the punch.
Mison misses with the combination.
Cox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mison is breathing heavily.
Cox scores with a nice right hand.
Cox looks to land a combination but Mison avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox cracks Mison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mison is rocked!
Cox closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Mison! Cox dives in looking to finish! Mison is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eaton Cox!
Eaton Cox retains his welterweight title!
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