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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Stax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivera comes into the arena with Do You Call My Name by Ra blaring out of the sound system. Stax has chosen Breaking Benjamin 'I Will Not Bow' as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Stax!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stax connects with a looping right hand.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stax sprawls well. Stax wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rivera gets slowly back to his feet.
Stax lands with a nice combination. Rivera backs away looking to recover.
Stax with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stax jabs at Rivera's body.
Rivera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rivera is breathing heavily.
Rivera prevents Stax from improving his position.
Stax is trying to maintain the position but Rivera is very close to passing his half guard.
Stax is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stax wants to control but Rivera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stax is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stax really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stax moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stax is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stax throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stax displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rivera.
Stax lands a jab to the head.
Rivera tries to move into range but Stax moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Max Stax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stax lands a nice shot to the body.
Stax connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivera moves out of range of the body kick from Stax.
Stax lands a with a good body shot.
Stax lands a nice looking body shot.
Stax fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rivera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stax dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stax throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rivera on the side of the head.
Rivera blocks a leg kick.
Stax is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rivera rather than just go for the knockout.
Stax thuds a left hand into Rivera's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stax lands a nice shot to the body.
Stax thuds his right hand into Rivera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rivera blocks the body kick.
Stax connects with a body shot.
Stax cracks Rivera with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stax scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stax throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rivera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stax bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rivera's head backwards.
Stax scores with a hook.
Rivera is rocked!
Stax is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Rivera had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stax drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Rivera right on the button. Rivera goes down! Stax follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Stax gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Stax!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Par Dough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogie Oglethorpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Par Dough has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Par Dough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ogie Oglethorpe!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oglethorpe drops Dough with a beautiful combination! Dough stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Oglethorpe is looking for the KO!
Dough is rocked!
It looks like Par Dough has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oglethorpe slips a straight right by Dough.
Oh Dough is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oglethorpe misses the jab.
Dough seems to have got his legs back now.
Par Dough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oglethorpe connects with a stiff jab that staggers Dough - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ogie Oglethorpe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carvalho has chosen Notorious BIG - Victory as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evander Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matheus Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali misses with a double jab.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Carvalho moved out of range.
Carvalho dodges the punch combination from Ali.
Ali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carvalho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carvalho swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Carvalho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ali's half guard.
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.
Ali looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ali wants to get back to full guard.
Carvalho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ali defending well though.
Carvalho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ali tries to get to full guard but Carvalho has control of the leg.
Carvalho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ali defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho wants to work for an arm triangle but Ali is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carvalho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice uppercut lands for Carvalho. That snapped Ali's head back.
Ali is looking to land body kicks.
Ali cracks Carvalho with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Matheus Carvalho has been cut.
Carvalho moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali lands a really nice looking cross but Carvalho seems unphased.
Ali misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Ali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Evander Ali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ali misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Carvalho.
Carvalho cracks Ali with a big right hand but Ali just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
It looks like Evander Ali has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali taking punishment in the form of punches.
Carvalho trying to control the position but Ali is working away.
Carvalho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ali has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carvalho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ali, who protects the arm well.
Carvalho looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali defending against the ground and pound.
Carvalho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ali is trying to get back to half guard.
Ali tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Carvalho easily slips into full mount!
Ali tries to hold on but Carvalho pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Carvalho working Ali over with strikes here.
Carvalho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carvalho dominating with strikes here.
Ali tries to hold on but Carvalho pushes him away.
Carvalho tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carvalho throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ali is desperately trying to improve his position but Carvalho has a good base and remains in mount.
Carvalho working Ali over with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carvalho unloading with bombs!
Carvalho lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matheus Carvalho dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ali stuffs the takedown.
Ali misses with a wild combination.
Ali staying out of range there.
Ali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carvalho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab lands there for Ali.
Ali misses with a two punch combination.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carvalho bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Carvalho fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Carvalho working the head and body with strikes.
Ali knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carvalho on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carvalho has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ali!
Carvalho landing strikes from the mount and Ali is in trouble!
Evander Ali's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carvalho pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Evander Ali's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ali tries to hold on but Carvalho postures up.
Carvalho working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Ali turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Carvalho off and cradles Ali's limp body as Carvalho celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Matheus Carvalho!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Kalir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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285 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Kalir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Payne!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalir stuffs the takedown attempt from Payne. Payne gets slowly back to his feet.
Payne clinches.
Kalir is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Payne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kalir looks for a takedown but Payne sprawls well.
Payne misses with a takedown
and Kalir decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Payne's guard.
Payne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kalir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payne throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kalir connects with a couple of short punches.
Kalir might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kalir chips away with some ground and pound.
Kalir forces his way into half guard.
Payne throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kalir works his way into side control.
Kalir happy to just control the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne is pushing Kalir's head away, looking to escape. Kalir manages to hold on to the position though.
Payne trying to remain calm as Kalir controls from the top position.
Kalir thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kalir works to advance to full mount. Payne defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
A nice elbow there by Kalir.
Kalir fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kalir working the ground and pound effectively.
Payne tries to buck Kalir off but he can't manage it.
Kalir looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalir controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Payne looks gassed!
Kalir scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kalir is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Payne can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kalir in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Payne is trying desperately to improve position.
Payne is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kalir won't let Payne get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Payne defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kalir.
Kalir goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Payne is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Payne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kalir pulls Payne in close to prevent any damage.
Kalir is trying to keep Payne in close.
Kalir doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Payne thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kalir is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Payne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kalir counters with a nice double leg into guard.
George Kalir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Payne.
Kalir drops back looking for a leg! Payne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Payne manages to kick Kalir off! Kalir jumps back into Payne's guard.
Kalir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Payne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kalir has managed to get both his arms back between Payne's legs - danger averted.
Kalir trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
Kalir lands a couple of decent looking shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalir trying to control but Payne is working from the bottom.
Kalir working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Kalir dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Payne tries to clinch up
and Kalir counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Payne actively working from the bottom here.
Payne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kalir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Payne is looking to improve his position.
Kalir stops Payne from getting back to his feet.
Payne missing with punches from the bottom.
Kalir wants to work for an arm triangle but Payne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kalir passes the guard and advances to mount!
Payne is breathing heavily.
Payne can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalir looking for a guillotine from mount but Payne is having none of it.
Kalir with good strikes from the mount here!
George Kalir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kalir with a couple of short strikes.
Kalir has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Payne's face.
Payne has given up his back here. Will Kalir look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Kalir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Payne can do to turn this around?
Kalir lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Payne hold on?!
Kalir scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalir scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Payne is looking for a way out.
Kalir has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Payne has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Payne is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kalir gets his way!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Kalir lands shots from the back.
Payne is trying to get back to his feet but Kalir has full control of the position and if anything, Payne has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Payne covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Kalir 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.
Payne wants to get back to his feet.
Kalir scores with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalir scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Kalir looking for the choke from the back.
Payne trying to get back to his feet but Kalir is in full control for now.
You can see the frustration on Payne's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kalir trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Payne wants to get back to his feet.
Kalir scores with strikes from the back.
Payne tries to escape but Kalir has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kalir lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kalir. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kalir working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Payne is doing well to defend. Kalir seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Payne is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Kalir!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nati Kuperman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Welsh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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183 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Welsh !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nati Kuperman!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuperman just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuperman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A cross from Kuperman lands.
Kuperman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kuperman trying to control the action but Welsh is working from the bottom.
Welsh pushes Kuperman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kuperman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kuperman has hold of Welsh 's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Welsh seems comfortable defending it but Kuperman has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Welsh is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Welsh is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kuperman couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nati Kuperman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Melbye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melbye comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Beast and the Harlot kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Matt Melbye is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Stroud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Melbye!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stroud, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Melbye misses.
Stroud tries to close the distance and clinch but Melbye swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stroud fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stroud tries to close the distance and clinch but Melbye swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stroud drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stroud tries to free his leg and advance position but Melbye is retaining full guard.
Stroud preventing the sweep.
Melbye keeping moving, preventing Stroud from controlling successfully.
Melbye wants to sweep but no luck.
Melbye is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stroud looking to pass the guard.
Stroud throwing strikes from guard but Melbye blocks nicely.
That's one minute 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.
Melbye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stroud.
Melbye throws a series of punches but Stroud avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Melbye does no damage.
Melbye fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stroud!
Stroud is trying hard to land a takedown here. Melbye sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stroud closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stroud is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Melbye sees it coming and defends easily.
Stroud is breathing heavily.
Melbye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stroud stops Melbye from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melbye works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stroud keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Melbye's head.
Stroud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melbye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melbye has momentary wrist control but Stroud slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stroud thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stroud looking to pass the guard.
Stroud throwing strikes but missing.
Stroud postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melbye preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stroud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stroud is looking to clinch but Melbye is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Stroud misses the target.
Melbye shoots in for a double leg but Stroud sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stroud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Melbye was well out of range. Poor timing from Stroud.
Stroud throws a series of strikes that have Melbye backpedaling.
It looks like Matt Melbye has been cut.
Stroud gets a takedown into half guard.
Stroud tries to pass the half guard into mount. Melbye knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stroud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Melbye's head.
Stroud is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Melbye trying to control here.
Stroud is pressing down on Melbye's thigh, looking to free his foot. Melbye is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stroud is thwarting Melbye's attempts to control the position.
Stroud frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Stroud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Melbye's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stroud shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Melbye is trying to escape the mount.
Stroud landing strikes from the mount and Melbye is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stroud wants to finish this one by submission but Melbye is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stroud.
Melbye tries to lock up and control but Stroud gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stroud with a couple of short strikes.
Melbye is breathing heavily.
Stroud looking to finish Melbye with some ground and pound. This is bad for Melbye!
Melbye regains half guard.
Melbye has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stroud is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stroud working Melbye over with strikes here.
Melbye taking shots to the head.
Lee Stroud overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stroud trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stroud lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stroud controlling his opponent.
Stroud lands with some strikes.
Stroud with shots to the head and body - Melbye looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroud stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Melbye gets caught flat footed, as Stroud shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stroud postures up.
Melbye keeping moving, preventing Stroud from controlling successfully.
Stroud makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stroud passes Melbye's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stroud throwing shots but Melbye is blocking nicely.
Stroud is trying to control the action in half guard but Melbye is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stroud uses his free foot to push down on Melbye's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Melbye.
Melbye is wriggling around trying to escape.
Melbye wants to hold on but Stroud pushes him away.
Melbye is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melbye is bucking up trying to escape but Stroud cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Melbye tries to lock up and control but Stroud gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stroud lands a big elbow.
Stroud is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Melbye has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Melbye wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Melbye has given up his back here. Will Stroud look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Stroud cracks Melbye with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Melbye from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
A lull in the action here.
Stroud is looking for the choke from the back position but Melbye is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroud is trying to stick to Melbye's back but Melbye is turning into Stroud. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stroud's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Melbye.
Stroud has control of Melbye's left arm, preventing Melbye from doing any damage.
Stroud looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Melbye has picked Stroud up and slammed him! Stroud can't keep hold of the triangle and Melbye manages to pass to side control!
Stroud is looking for a sweep.
Stroud looking for a sweep but Melbye has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Stroud really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Melbye looking to control but Stroud is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stroud 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.
Stroud has hold of Melbye's hands but Melbye slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Stroud dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Melbye's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Stroud closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stroud jumps guard but Melbye stands there with Stroud around his waist. Stroud gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stroud breaks from the clinch.
Stroud shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Melbye tries to lock up and control but Stroud gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stroud is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Melbye can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stroud landing shots from mount.
Melbye is looking to get to half guard.
Stroud working the ground and pound effectively.
Stroud is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Melbye can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stroud working the ground and pound effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroud punishing his opponent with strikes.
Stroud throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Melbye has his hands clasped together but Stroud breaks the hold and Melbye is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Stroud!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lee Stroud!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Celek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Go To Sleep. The crowd seem to be enjoying Celek's choice of entrance music: 40 oz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenneth Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brent Celek!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Celek shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Celek landing a few strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Smith parries the strikes from Celek easily there. Celek is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smith to escape.
Celek working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Celek thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Celek cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Celek misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Celek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Celek wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Celek working away.
Celek is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Celek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith is in trouble now - Celek has advanced to mount!
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Celek looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Celek landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Celek.
Celek lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to hold on but Celek pushes him away.
Celek goes for an armbar but Smith turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Smith.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Celek dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Celek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Celek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Celek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Celek.
Celek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Celek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Celek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Celek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Celek thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Celek from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Celek avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Celek manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Celek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Celek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Celek's legs - danger averted.
Celek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Celek dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Celek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Celek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a body punch but Celek moves out of range.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith swings for the body but Celek moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Celek closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Celek lands in his opponent's guard.
Celek advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celek is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Celek is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Celek.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Celek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith tries to roll over but Celek keeps him under control.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Celek.
Smith trying to control but Celek postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Celek is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Smith still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Smith has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Celek has escaped the position, nice work there.
Celek looks to move to half guard but instead Smith has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Celek in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Celek tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Celek is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Celek is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Celek turns into him and now he's in Smith's guard.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith has his foot on Celek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Celek works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Celek drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Celek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith pushes down on Celek's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Celek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Celek looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brent Celek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Celek circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Celek counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Smith has left one of his arms exposed and Celek doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Smith screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brent Celek!
Brent Celek is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). D comes to the cage accompanied by Get Back by Ludacris. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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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183 lbs
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20
183 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy D!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanders dives in and grabs D's left leg, looking for a takedown. D pushes down on Sanders's head and hops out.
Sanders shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has D pinned against the cage. D gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanders is defended easily by D.
Billy D has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Sanders.
Sanders displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Billy D has been cut.
Sanders bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps D's head backwards.
D lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanders circles away quickly and effectively.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with D but D pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanders fails with the takedown.
Sanders misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanders misses with a takedown attempt - D sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
D clinches with his opponent.
D throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from D.
A left hand lands to the body for D.
D tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing D back against the cage.
Sanders is working for takedown but D is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sanders looks gassed!
D lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
D lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sanders changes levels and goes for a takedown here. D fights it off and pushes away nicely.
D darts in and clinches Sanders up against the cage.
A body shot lands from D.
D cracks Sanders with a nice body shot.
D digs a right hand underneath Sanders's ribcage. Sanders let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice elbow from D.
D gets through Sanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
D missing with knees to the body.
D lands a body punch.
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!
D presses Sanders against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
D stalling in the clinch.
D lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanders or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanders is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
D misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanders.
Nice body punch from D.
D is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
D lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from D.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Billy D.
D scores with a jab. Sanders acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
D scores with a jab. Sanders acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanders has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanders there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanders stuns D with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
D slips under a jab.
No luck for Sanders with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D connects with a body shot.
D moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.
D has Sanders pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for D.
D is stalling here.
Sanders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanders fails to pull guard.
Sanders tries to pull guard but D won't allow it.
Sanders wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
D throws an elbow but it misses.
A left hand lands to the body for D.
D gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanders.
Come on D - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
D lands a shot to the body.
D scores with a hook to the body.
D stalling in the clinch.
D cracks Sanders with a nice body shot.
D effectively controlling the action here.
Sanders can't get the takedown.
D stalls.
A short body shot lands from D as the two fighters clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanders being controlled against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Billy D.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by D.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy D dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy D's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anthony Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanders.
D thows a body shot but no joy.
D connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanders misses with a straight left.
Sanders avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanders fails with the takedown.
D stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanders paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sanders dives in and grabs D's left leg, looking for a takedown. D pushes down on Sanders's head and hops out.
Billy D has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Sanders.
No joy there for Sanders, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
D avoids a punch combination nicely.
D throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanders walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D digs a good hook to Sanders's body.
D lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
D cracks a nice hook into Sanders's ribs.
D throws a one two combo.
Sanders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from D.
D misses with a two punch combination.
Billy D is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
D slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanders, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanders throws a combination that misses
and D counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
D lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
D throws a big shot that misses.
Sanders throws a hook but D blocks it.
D moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.
Still in the clinch, D scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanders misses with a punch on the inside.
A looping hook to the body misses from D. Sanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
D will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
D darts in and clinches Sanders up against the cage.
D struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanders controls his hands.
Billy D has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanders wants a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by D.
Sanders can't get the takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as D takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
D lands a body shot.
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!
D holding his opponent close, against the cage.
D scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanders tries to pull guard but D holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanders drops back down to his feet.
A short right from D.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
D throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanders has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. D is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
D avoiding damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by D.
D is working Sanders over against the cage.
D throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
D is working Sanders over against the cage.
Sanders is trying desperately to land a takedown but D is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sanders.
D lands a nice shot to the body.
D is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
Sanders looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
D lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from D as the two fighters clinch.
D pushes Sanders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
D digs a right hand underneath Sanders's ribcage. Sanders let out a lung full of air as it connected.
D pushes Sanders back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for D.
A hook to the body from D.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on D - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sanders on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanders goes for a takedown attempt but D pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
D clinches with his opponent.
D cracks Sanders with a nice body shot.
D controlling the action here for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for D.
Good body shot from D.
Sanders jumps guard but D stands there with Sanders around his waist. Sanders gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
D lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanders.
D avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy D dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy D's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Sanders misses.
Sanders connects with a right hand. D shakes it off.
Sanders tries for a takedown but D circles away easily
and D holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for D.
D putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanders in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
D is stalling here.
D seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A right hook to the body lands for D.
D lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Sanders changes levels and goes for a takedown here. D fights it off and pushes away nicely.
D closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
D works on Sanders's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from D.
Sanders wants a takedown but no success here.
Billy D has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Sanders.
D lands a body shot.
D presses Sanders against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
D lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanders.
D avoiding damage.
D digs a right hand underneath Sanders's ribcage. Sanders let out a lung full of air as it connected.
D lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
D misses with a shot to the kidneys.
D pushes Sanders back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from D - that landed with a thud.
D content to slow the pace in the clinch.
D gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
D is leaning against Sanders and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for D.
D lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanders or not.
D is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
D prevents a takedown attempt there.
D lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
D lands a left hand.
D is stalling here.
Billy D is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
D is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanders is defending well for now.
D works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
D gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanders.
Sanders drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
D is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
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.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with D for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Sanders has D pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. D manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anthony Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanders has D pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. D manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sanders has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. D is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanders fails to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy D showed his dominance in that final round.
Well D has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:25
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy D!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juanito Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Bimbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bimbo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mickey Avalon - "Roll Up Your Sleeves". Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juanito Sandoval!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Bimbo!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval moves out of range of the strikes.
Sandoval cracks a nice hook into Bimbo's ribs.
Bimbo lunges at Sandoval with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sandoval's hand.
It looks like Juanito Sandoval has been cut.
Bimbo is looking to clinch but Sandoval is avoiding it.
Bimbo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bimbo cracks a nice hook into Sandoval's ribs.
Bimbo lands a big head kick that sends Sandoval tumbling to the mat! Bimbo takes a step backwards and waves Sandoval back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Sandoval lands a glancing blow to the side of Bimbo's head.
Sandoval scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bimbo doesn't seem bothered though.
Sandoval moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bimbo tries to clinch up but Sandoval circles away and keeps his distance.
Bimbo moves away from the strike by Sandoval.
Bimbo misses with a straight right.
Sandoval connects with a single shot there.
Bimbo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bimbo swinging wilding here.
Sandoval works over Bimbo's head and body with a nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lawrence Bimbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bimbo looks gassed!
Bimbo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sandoval circles away.
Sandoval bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bimbo's head.
Bimbo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bimbo shoots for a double leg takedown but Sandoval sprawls well. He's pushed Bimbo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bimbo takes one on the button.
Bimbo closes the distance and clinches up with Sandoval, looking for a takedown. Bimbo pushes Sandoval against the cage but Sandoval circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandoval fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bimbo on the side of the head.
Sandoval scores with a body shot.
Sandoval scores with a shot to the body.
Sandoval dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval tests Bimbo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bimbo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sandoval lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sandoval!
Sandoval dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sandoval.
Sandoval is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sandoval darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bimbo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Juanito Sandoval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bimbo misses with a double jab
and Sandoval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sandoval cracks Bimbo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sandoval has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bimbo to stand back up!
Bimbo is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Sandoval there.
Sandoval drops Bimbo with a beautiful combination! Bimbo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sandoval is looking for the KO!
Bimbo is still on wobbly legs! Can Sandoval finish him?
Sandoval lands a hook that stumbles Bimbo back into the cage. Sandoval follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Bimbo to the canvas! Sandoval pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Bimbo has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Juanito Sandoval!
Juanito Sandoval retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Foul Play (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Play's entrance music is Simon Says-Pharaohe Monche. A fine choice. David comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bring The Pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Xavier David was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Foul Play!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier David!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Play throws a chopping leg kick but David manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Play fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but David is out of range.
David misses with a takedown attempt - Play sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Play tries to bum rush David with a series of wild strikes but David uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Play misses with an uppercut.
Play fakes high and swings low for a body shot but David manages to avoid it.
Play misses with a hook. David ducked under it nicely.
David closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Play to the mat! Play manages to get full guard.
Play wants to stand up but David is controlling him.
Play wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells David's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Play is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst David is controlling him.
Play has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but David can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
David trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Play is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
David thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
David stopping the sweep attempt from Play.
David working some strikes from top position.
Play looking to hit a scissor sweep but David is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Play throws an overhand right that lands on David's shoulder, as David tries to avoid the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Play.
A jab from Play misses.
David slips under a jab from Play.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Play throws an uppercut from half a mile away. David sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Play throws a lazy right hand but David sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Play looks to land a left hand but David moved out of range nicely.
Play gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and David counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Play's guard now.
David landing some decent shots from guard.
David makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
David lands a couple of elbows.
David lands a couple of decent looking shots.
David drops back looking for a leg! Play is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Play manages to kick David off! David jumps back into Play's guard.
Play has momentary wrist control but David slips an elbow through the middle.
Play 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David is in close to Play's body, working some short punches and elbows.
David drops back looking for a leg! Play is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Play manages to kick David off! David jumps back into Play's guard.
Play manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. David manages to get himself to full guard.
Play trying to stand up but can't free himself from David's guard.
David manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Play manages to get himself to full guard.
Play lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for David!
Play throws a wild left hand from mount and David manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Play thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Play throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Play sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. David defending well though.
David has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Play drops an elbow to the side of David's head.
Play thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed David's head.
David is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Play pulls his head out easily.
David is refusing to be controlled, as Play sits in half guard.
Play stalling away here and it's allowed David to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Play has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Play working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of David's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier David dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Play misses with an uppercut.
David shoots in looking for a takedown. Play tries to sprawl out of it but David keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Play manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Play misses with a head kick.
Play throws a body punch but David moves out of range.
Play keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
David will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Play tries to bum rush David with a series of wild strikes but David uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Play throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Play.
Play pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Play misses with a hook. David ducked under it nicely.
Play misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from David.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Play throws a jab when David was well out of range.
Play looks to land a combination. David sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Play throws out a loose jab but David uses good head movement to avoid it.
Play throws and low kick but David moves out of range easily.
Play throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
David bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Play keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Foul Play has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier David.
David looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Play is fending him off so far but David persists. Nope, Play circles away and we're back to standing.
Play throws a hook but David avoids it easily.
Play feints and then cracks David's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow David down.
Play throws a shot from downtown. David moves away and avoids it.
David shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Play sprawls well. Play wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. David gets slowly back to his feet.
Play throws a looping overhand right but David ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Play stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Play wants it to stay on the feet.
A slow jab from Play misses its intended target.
Play loads up on a big right hand but David slips the punch.
Play takes a swing at David's ribcage but misses.
David uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Play.
Play tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but David was well out of range. Poor timing from Play.
David moves out of range of the strikes.
David staying out of range there.
Play connects with a right hand. David shakes it off.
Play throws a low kick, looking for David's leg but David calmly moves out of range.
Play cracks David with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Play throws a hook but David blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Play gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Play tries to get back to half guard but can't.
David tries to control but Play wriggling away.
A nice elbow there by David.
David scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Play?
Play is in all sorts of trouble here.
David lands a heavy elbow.
Play can't escape the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
David putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
David looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Play that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Play working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Play defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from David.
David working Play over with strikes here.
Play 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
David is taking a breather. Play says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Play wants to get back to full guard.
Play landing small, sideways elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Play trying to control from the bottom.
Xavier David has got the better of the ground game so far.
Play lands with a few short shots to the body.
David looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Play with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Foul Play will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Play thows a body shot but no joy.
Foul Play seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Play gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows David to score an easy takedown into full guard.
David advances to half guard.
David looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
David is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Play sees it coming and defends easily.
Play taking some punishment here, with David in his half guard.
Play gets full guard.
Play throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Play will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Play striking off his back but it's not causing David any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Play trying to keep a closed guard but David is proving a slippery customer.
David trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
David takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
David postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
David thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
David with a flurry of punches that miss.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
David takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
David avoids a punch combination nicely.
Play moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Play missing with a left hand there. David was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Play paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Play throws a hook but David avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Play looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
David staying out of range there.
David keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Play.
David defending well as Play loads up on a big left hand.
Play throws a jab when David was well out of range.
Play tries to bum rush David with a series of wild strikes but David uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
David shoots in but Play avoids the takedown attempt easily.
David steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Play.
Play misses with an uppercut.
Play tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but David was well out of range. Poor timing from Play.
David keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Play misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Play.
David fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
David uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Play.
Play swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Play throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
David scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Play manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
David thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Play bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in David's guard.
Play is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
David keeping moving, preventing Play from controlling successfully.
David has his foot on Play's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Play works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Play with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Play would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Play wants to pass the guard but David is keeping the position.
David preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Play stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. David swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Play wants to stand but David has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
David is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Xavier David just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
David slips under a jab from Play.
David moves out of range as Play strikes.
Play tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
David takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Play throws out a loose jab but David uses good head movement to avoid it.
David checks a leg kick nicely.
David avoids the body shot from Play.
David bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Play misses.
Play tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and David is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Play misses with a straight left.
David avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Play cracks a nice hook into David's ribs.
David misses with a double jab.
Play fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
David keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
David steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Play.
Play with a poor takedown
and David counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Play's guard now.
David lands a couple of digs.
David lands a couple of elbows.
David is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Play is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David 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.
David won't allow Play to sweep him here.
David is pushing down on Play's leg trying to pass to half guard. Play is fighting to maintain full guard but David has managed to sneak the leg through.
David lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Play tries to roll over but David keeps him under control.
David is trying to work for a kimura but Play is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Play works his way to full guard. Good work.
Play throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
David preventing the sweep.
Play keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
David postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Play looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Play can't keep his opponent in guard - David advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Play is looking to control David's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Play avoid being mounted?
Play missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Play misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Play throws a left and a right that both miss
and David counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Play is trying to control the position but David postures up.
David lands a couple of digs.
David works over Play with some ground and pound from guard.
David preventing the sweep.
David thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
David connects with a couple of short punches.
David trying to control but Play is working from the bottom.
Play is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst David is controlling him.
Play has momentary wrist control but David slips an elbow through the middle.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Play throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier David dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Play pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
David bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
David misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Play misses with an uppercut. David saw that one coming.
Play jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from David.
Play throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Play misses with a takedown attempt
and David counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
David is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Play defends it well.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Play wants to improve his position but David is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Play is looking to improve his position.
David trying to control the action but Play is working from the bottom.
Play wants to sweep but David has passed to side control!
Play is looking to regain half guard here but David keeps moving and retains side control.
David slows the pace down.
Play is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
David working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Play throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Play seems a little lost for a moment, as David dominates the positioning.
David creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Play takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
David throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Play gets back to half guard.
Play is trying to get back to full guard.
David is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
David stops Play from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Play wants to control but David is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Play is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Play throws a hook but David blocks it.
Play tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Foul Play is winning the standup battle so far.
David uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Play.
Play lands with a shot to the body.
David gets a takedown into half guard.
David blocks the strikes from Play.
Play is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David is working for a kimura but Play is defending it quite comfortably.
David working Play over with strikes.
Foul Play has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
David stops Play from getting back to his feet.
David working Play over with strikes.
David wants to control but Play is keeping him busy.
Play tries to roll over but David keeps him under control.
Play is refusing to be controlled, as David sits in half guard.
David thows a huge punch but Play dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier David comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think David 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier David!
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