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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Skinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dunn's choice of entrance music: Bia Bia . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Skinner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skinner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dunn defends it nicely.
Skinner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skinner fails with a takedown attempt.
Skinner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Skinner.
Skinner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn is looking to get back to is feet but Skinner passes into side control.
Dunn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Skinner has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Skinner in side control lands a decent elbow.
Skinner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dunn is trying to buck Skinner off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dunn defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Skinner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Skinner doesn't manage to clinch there - Dunn circles away.
Skinner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dunn avoids the head kick by Skinner.
Bobby Skinner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skinner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Skinner thows a huge punch but Dunn dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dunn is trying to stand back up but Skinner is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Skinner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Skinner dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Skinner gets a takedown into half guard.
Dunn manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner tries to clinch but Dunn is having none of it.
Skinner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skinner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Whack! Skinner lands a heavy head kick that drops Dunn. The ref tackles Skinner to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Dunn was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Bobby Skinner!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Vand de Housen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulie Wogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vand de Housen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Vampire Weekend - Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa. This should be a great matchup!
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154 lbs
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152 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Patrick Vand de Housen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Paulie Wogg!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vand de Housen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vand de Housen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wogg is able to avoid easily.
Vand de Housen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Patrick Vand de Housen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Vand de Housen.
Wogg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vand de Housen.
Wogg blocks a low kick nicely.
Vand de Housen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vand de Housen tries to land a front kick but Wogg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vand de Housen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wogg is able to avoid easily.
Vand de Housen throws a sloppy head kick and Wogg moves out of range easily.
Wogg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slow jab from Vand de Housen misses its intended target.
Vand de Housen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vand de Housen tries to close the distance and clinch but Wogg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Wogg blocks the low kick.
Vand de Housen tried to score with a low kick but Wogg checks it.
Wogg tries to clinch but Vand de Housen moves out of range.
Vand de Housen tries to land a front kick but Wogg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Vand de Housen.
Wogg leaves Vand de Housen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vand de Housen 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 Wogg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wogg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wogg moves out of range of the body kick from Vand de Housen.
Vand de Housen throws a front kick aimed at Wogg's knee but Wogg avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vand de Housen throws a wild body kick that Wogg sees coming a mile off.
Wogg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vand de Housen.
Vand de Housen throws out a leg kick but Wogg moves out of range and Vand de Housen only half commits.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vand de Housen.
Vand de Housen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vand de Housen misses with a low kick.
Vand de Housen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wogg checks a leg kick.
Wogg scores with a kick to the body.
Wogg has closed the distance and engaged Vand de Housen in a clinch.
Wogg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vand de Housen is trying to break free.
Vand de Housen tries a knee to the head but Wogg blocks it.
Vand de Housen wants to break free but Wogg has control.
Wogg tries to break free but Vand de Housen pushes him back against the cage.
Vand de Housen breaks from the clinch.
Vand de Housen throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Wogg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wogg checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vand de Housen. That's going to slow Wogg down.
Some bone on bone action there as Wogg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vand de Housen throws a solid leg kick but Wogg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vand de Housen.
Wogg checks a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wogg.
Vand de Housen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wogg counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vand de Housen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wogg counters with a shoot takedown. Vand de Housen fights it but they end up in guard.
Vand de Housen is breathing heavily.
Wogg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vand de Housen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wogg.
Wogg is in close to Vand de Housen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wogg drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vand de Housen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vand de Housen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vand de Housen!
Wogg is not content to let Vand de Housen control the position.
Wogg gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wogg looking for submissions off his back.
Vand de Housen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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 Patrick Vand de Housen 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vand de Housen. That's going to slow Wogg down.
Nice takedown defense from Vand de Housen. No joy for Wogg on that attempt.
Vand de Housen misses with a kick to the body
and Wogg counters with a head kick.
Vand de Housen throws a lazy body kick
and Wogg makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vand de Housen connects with a solid leg kick.
Vand de Housen tries to clinch but Wogg moves away
and Wogg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vand de Housen thows a leg kick but Wogg checks it
and Wogg counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Vand de Housen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vand de Housen.
Vand de Housen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wogg circles away.
Vand de Housen lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vand de Housen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wogg defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wogg throws a shot to the body.
Vand de Housen feints and then cracks Wogg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wogg down.
A low kick from Vand de Housen is predictable there
and Wogg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wogg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vand de Housen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Vand de Housen misses
and Wogg counters with a single leg into guard. Vand de Housen didn't expect that.
Vand de Housen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vand de Housen tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vand de Housen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wogg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wogg 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.
Wogg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vand de Housen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vand de Housen has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wogg is on top in guard.
Vand de Housen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wogg manages to get himself to full guard.
Wogg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vand de Housen controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wogg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vand de Housen is aware though and is defending well.
Wogg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wogg has his foot on Vand de Housen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vand de Housen works his way back into a safe position though.
Vand de Housen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vand de Housen postures up.
Vand de Housen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wogg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vand de Housen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wogg's head.
Vand de Housen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wogg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
Vand de Housen stands up over Wogg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vand de Housen postures up.
Vand de Housen landing with the ground and pound.
Wogg has his foot on Vand de Housen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vand de Housen works his way back into a safe position though.
Vand de Housen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wogg is trying to keep Vand de Housen in close.
Vand de Housen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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 Patrick Vand de Housen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vand de Housen throws the kick towards the body but Wogg avoids it.
A head kick by Vand de Housen misses
and Wogg counters with a three punch combo that has Vand de Housen backing up. Vand de Housen nods at Wogg to acknowledge the strikes.
Vand de Housen scores a takedown into full mount!
Wogg throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Vand de Housen blocks Wogg's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Vand de Housen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wogg hang on?
Vand de Housen lands a big elbow.
Wogg swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Wogg takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vand de Housen dominating with strikes here.
Wogg wants to hold on but Vand de Housen pushes him away.
Wogg regains half guard.
Vand de Housen slips a nice elbow through Wogg's hands, connecting with Wogg's forehead.
Wogg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wogg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vand de Housen pulls his head out easily.
Wogg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vand de Housen is taking a breather. Wogg 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.
Ground and pound from Vand de Housen.
Vand de Housen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wogg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vand de Housen lands with a punch from half guard.
Vand de Housen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vand de Housen working Wogg over with strikes.
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.
Wogg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vand de Housen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vand de Housen lands with a punch from half guard.
Vand de Housen trying to control from half guard but Wogg is working away.
Vand de Housen prevents Wogg from improving his position.
Wogg looking for submissions off his back.
Vand de Housen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vand de Housen trying to control from half guard but Wogg is working away.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vand de Housen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wogg if he has to take too many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wogg scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vand de Housen feints and then cracks Wogg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wogg down.
An inside leg kick lands from Vand de Housen.
Wogg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vand de Housen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wogg as he avoids it easily.
Vand de Housen tries to land a front kick but Wogg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vand de Housen throws a head kick that misses
and Wogg counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vand de Housen's knee momentarily.
Vand de Housen tries for a takedown but Wogg circles away easily
and Wogg counters with an inside leg kick.
Wogg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vand de Housen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wogg counters with a nice leg kick.
Vand de Housen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wogg doesn't manage to clinch there - Vand de Housen circles away.
Vand de Housen tries to land a body kick
and Wogg counters with a nice leg kick.
Vand de Housen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wogg takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vand de Housen throws a sloppy head kick
and Wogg counters with a leg kick.
Wogg moves into the clinch.
Wogg tries to break free but Vand de Housen pushes him back against the cage.
Wogg working Vand de Housen over with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Vand de Housen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vand de Housen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Patrick Vand de Housen!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Patrick Vand de Housen!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Patrick Vand de Housen!
Patrick Vand de Housen wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dilan Seddigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seddigh has chosen Brotha Lynch Hung - Refuse To Lose as his entrance music. Jake Tyler is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dilan Seddigh!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seddigh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyler avoids it really well and circles away.
Seddigh dives in and grabs Tyler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tyler pushes down on Seddigh's head and hops out.
Seddigh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tyler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Seddigh working away.
Tyler is looking to regain half guard here but Seddigh keeps moving and retains side control.
Tyler is trying to control Seddigh's posture but Seddigh avoids it.
Tyler tries to bench press Seddigh off him but Seddigh keeps the position.
Tyler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seddigh on the ground.
Seddigh is looking to take a break and control but Tyler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seddigh might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tyler kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Seddigh tries to advance to mount but Tyler denies him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Seddigh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tyler's waist but Tyler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Seddigh off to one side.
Jake Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dilan Seddigh.
Tyler moves into the clinch.
Tyler avoiding damage as Seddigh throws knees to the body.
Seddigh throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tyler works on Seddigh's body with a couple of short punches.
Seddigh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Seddigh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Seddigh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tyler smiles and moves away.
Tyler closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seddigh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seddigh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tyler smiles and moves away.
Tyler clinches up against the cage.
Tyler taking a breather.
Tyler scores with a shoulder strike.
Seddigh has had enough of the clinch but Tyler keeps him there for the moment.
Tyler prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyler digs a right hand underneath Seddigh's ribcage. Seddigh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seddigh is trying to break free.
Seddigh looks gassed!
Seddigh working aggressively here.
Tyler slowing the pace effectively.
Tyler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tyler lands a left hand.
Tyler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tyler seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tyler managing to block the knees to the body from Seddigh.
Seddigh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tyler blocks it with crossed arms.
Tyler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seddigh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tyler smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler stuffs the takedown.
Seddigh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jake Tyler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyler closes the distance and clinches.
Seddigh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Seddigh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Seddigh tries to land a knee to the head but Tyler blocks with his arms.
Tyler is leaning against Seddigh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyler cracks Seddigh with a nice body shot.
Tyler pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Tyler.
Tyler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tyler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seddigh or not.
Tyler is stalling here.
Seddigh fails to pull guard.
Tyler works on Seddigh's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Tyler on the inside.
Tyler lands a nice shot to the body.
Seddigh misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Tyler.
Seddigh struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyler controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Tyler.
Tyler gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Seddigh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tyler smiles and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler clinches up with Seddigh and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyler is pushing Seddigh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tyler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Seddigh tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyler avoids the damage to the body.
Seddigh tries to pull guard but Tyler holds him up against the cage and eventually Seddigh drops back down to his feet.
Seddigh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Tyler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Tyler.
Tyler just leaning against Seddigh, taking a breather.
Tyler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seddigh backwards.
Tyler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seddigh backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Tyler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tyler tries to bum rush Seddigh with a series of wild strikes but Seddigh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Seddigh fails to land the takedown.
Tyler rushes Seddigh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seddigh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tyler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Seddigh tries to break the clinch but Tyler is controlling the position.
Seddigh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyler avoids it.
Tyler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tyler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tyler - that landed with a thud.
Seddigh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jake Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dilan Seddigh.
Tyler is leaning against Seddigh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyler pushes Seddigh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tyler digs a right hand underneath Seddigh's ribcage. Seddigh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tyler lands a hook that snaps the head of Seddigh backwards.
Tyler lands a nice shot to the body.
Jake Tyler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Seddigh wants to break free but Tyler has control.
Tyler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seddigh.
Tyler scores with a shoulder strike.
Seddigh is breathing heavily.
Tyler lands a right hand.
Tyler lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler just leaning against Seddigh, taking a breather.
Tyler digs a right hand underneath Seddigh's ribcage. Seddigh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyler.
Seddigh fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Tyler.
Tyler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Seddighs head.
Seddigh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tyler lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tyler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tyler scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seddigh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tyler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tyler digs a right hand underneath Seddigh's ribcage. Seddigh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyler scores with a shot to the side of Seddigh's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tyler.
Seddigh is trying to break the clinch but Tyler has him pressed against the cage.
Seddigh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tyler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Seddigh up against the cage.
Tyler lands with a right to the head.
Seddigh is trying to break the clinch but Tyler is controlling him.
Tyler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seddigh backwards.
Nice body punch from Tyler.
Seddigh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tyler stalling in the clinch.
Tyler lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Tyler.
Seddigh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyler is leaning against Seddigh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tyler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyler lands with a short shot to the head.
Tyler's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Seddigh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tyler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tyler lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyler.
Still in the clinch, Tyler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tyler lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seddigh fails to pull guard.
A right hand to the body from Tyler.
Tyler slows down the pace here.
Tyler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seddigh backwards.
Tyler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyler lands an uppercut.
Seddigh wants a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Tyler as the two fighters clinch.
Seddigh is trying to break the clinch but Tyler has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tyler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tyler lands a shoulder strike.
Tyler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seddigh.
Tyler controlling the action here for a moment.
Tyler lands a body shot.
Seddigh tries to pull guard but Tyler holds him up against the cage and eventually Seddigh drops back down to his feet.
Tyler lands with a right to the head.
Tyler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Seddigh's efforts to push away.
Tyler scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seddigh tries to pull guard but Tyler holds him up against the cage and eventually Seddigh drops back down to his feet.
Seddigh tries to pull guard but Tyler holds him up against the cage and eventually Seddigh drops back down to his feet.
Seddigh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tyler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seddigh or not.
Seddigh is working for takedown but Tyler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Tyler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tyler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tyler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tyler pushes Seddigh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyler gets through Seddigh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tyler controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seddigh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tyler smiles and moves away.
Seddigh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seddigh somewhat.
Seddigh closes the distance and clinches up with Tyler, looking for a takedown. Seddigh pushes Tyler against the cage but Tyler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Tyler dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tyler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tyler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seddigh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tyler sprawls well. Tyler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Seddigh gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyler lands with an overhand left.
Dilan Seddigh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler rushes Seddigh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seddigh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jake Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dilan Seddigh.
Good body shot from Tyler.
Tyler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tyler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Seddigh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Tyler.
Seddigh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyler lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Tyler.
Tyler presses Seddigh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seddigh backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyler.
Tyler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Come on Tyler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Seddigh tries to pull guard but Tyler won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Tyler.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyler.
Tyler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Tyler.
Tyler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tyler scores with a shoulder strike.
Seddigh throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tyler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Tyler - that landed with a thud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyler.
Tyler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyler.
Tyler is working Seddigh over against the cage.
Tyler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tyler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seddigh backwards.
Tyler dodges an elbow strike from Seddigh.
Seddigh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dilan Seddigh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seddigh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tyler works on Seddigh's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Tyler.
Tyler lands with a left to the head.
Tyler taking a breather.
Tyler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Seddigh tries to break free but Tyler pushes him back against the cage.
Tyler has Seddigh pressed against the cage, preventing Seddigh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Seddigh struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyler controls his hands.
Tyler pushes Seddigh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tyler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyler lands a shot to the body.
Seddigh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Tyler.
Seddigh tries to pull guard but Tyler holds him up against the cage and eventually Seddigh drops back down to his feet.
Tyler scores with a hook to the body.
Tyler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seddigh backwards.
Tyler digs a right hand underneath Seddigh's ribcage. Seddigh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tyler pushes Seddigh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Seddigh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seddigh tries to pull guard but Tyler holds him up against the cage and eventually Seddigh drops back down to his feet.
Tyler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tyler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seddigh.
Tyler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Seddigh tries to break the clinch but Tyler is controlling the position.
Tyler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seddigh backwards.
Seddigh swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seddigh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seddigh backwards.
Tyler lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Tyler.
Seddigh jumps guard but Tyler stands there with Seddigh around his waist. Seddigh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Seddigh misses with a punch on the inside.
Tyler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Seddigh's efforts to push away.
Tyler keeps control of Seddigh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Seddigh struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyler controls his hands.
Tyler pushes Seddigh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tyler scores with a shot to the side of Seddigh's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Seddigh is trying to break the clinch but Tyler has him pressed against the cage.
Tyler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seddigh backwards.
Seddigh is trying to break the clinch but Tyler is controlling him.
Seddigh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tyler walks away with a smile on his face. Seddigh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Seddigh shoots in for a double leg but Tyler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tyler closes the distance and clinches.
Tyler stops a takedown attempt from Seddigh.
Tyler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Seddigh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tyler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tyler has managed to clinch.
Tyler avoids a wild elbow strike from Seddigh.
Tyler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seddigh can do to turn this around?
Seddigh trying to land knees to the body.
Tyler gets through Seddigh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyler.
Tyler presses Seddigh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Tyler.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Seddigh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyler is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Tyler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tyler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Jake Tyler!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Jake Tyler!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Jake Tyler!
Jake Tyler wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willard Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheraton Paul II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Sweet Dreams by Eurythmics. Sheraton Paul II will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willard Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sheraton Paul II!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a body kick.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams throws a combination. Paul II tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Sheraton Paul II has been cut.
Williams misses with a hook.
Paul II goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Willard Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul II dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Paul II fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams misses with a double jab
and Paul II makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Williams really felt that one!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul II tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Paul II moved out of range nicely.
Paul II closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Paul II is very close to passing his half guard.
Paul II seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Paul II blocks the strikes from Williams.
Williams gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Paul II is proving a slippery customer.
Williams 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.
Paul II wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Williams lands a left and a right that send Paul II crashing to the mat, dazed. Williams thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Paul II is rocked!
Paul II shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Willard Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheraton Paul II.
Paul II looks gassed!
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams misses with a combination
and Paul II counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Williams's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Paul II avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams working for a triangle but Paul II defends it easily.
Williams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paul II trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams throws his legs up looking for a submission but Paul II uses it to pass to side control.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paul II off and has taken his back!
Paul II turns into Williams and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Paul II defends easily.
Williams pushes Paul II off and scrambles back to his feet.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Williams misses.
Paul II shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Williams is staying active underneath Paul II, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams has his hands clasped together around Paul II's back. He's all about the action.
Paul II tries to stand but can't do so whilst Williams controls his leg.
Paul II wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Williams is looking to control Paul II's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
Paul II blocks the strikes from Williams.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paul II's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paul II's back!
Williams misses with punches from the back.
You can see the frustration on Paul II's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Williams connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Paul II to escape the position.
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 Willard Williams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sheraton Paul II's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams avoids the body shot from Paul II.
Williams misses with the body kick
and Paul II counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams throws a right and a left that Paul II avoids nicely.
Paul II misses with a low kick.
Paul II misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams drops Paul II with a beautiful combination! Paul II stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Williams is looking for the KO!
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paul II drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Paul II decides to stand up, so the ref orders Williams to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paul II takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Paul II dodges the punch combination from Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul II tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams looks to throw a body kick
and Paul II holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Paul II drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
That has opened up Sheraton Paul II's cut even more.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paul II.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
Williams wants to break free but Paul II has control.
Paul II keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Paul II has the dominant position.
Williams is working Paul II over against the cage.
Williams lands a nice elbow.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Paul II has double underhooks.
Williams tries to break free but Paul II pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Paul II is controlling the position.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Paul II has double underhooks.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Willard Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams thumps Paul II with a low kick.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Paul II bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams works over Paul II's head and body with a nice combination.
Williams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The cut above Sheraton Paul II's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Williams swinging wilding here.
Paul II takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Paul II is out of range.
Paul II decides to change it up a bit and drives through with 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!
Williams tries to get to full guard but Paul II has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control but Paul II postures up.
Williams preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
Paul II stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williams doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Paul II trying to stand up but can't free himself from Williams's guard.
Paul II preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard.
Sheraton Paul II has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willard Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sheraton Paul II's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paul II.
Paul II gets a clinch.
Paul II's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paul II changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Paul II manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paul II tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Paul II fails to land the takedown.
Willard Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sheraton Paul II.
Williams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paul II.
Williams pivots, looking for a leg kick but Paul II is out of range and Williams settles back down.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Paul II seems unphased.
Paul II takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paul II moves out of range of the body kick.
Paul II throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paul II backs up against the cage.
Sheraton Paul II's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams throws a series of punches but Paul II moves out of range.
Williams swinging wilding here.
Paul II scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Paul II is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paul II not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williams wants to improve his position but Paul II is controlling well.
Williams punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul II prevents Williams from standing back up.
Paul II throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is pressing down on Paul II's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paul II doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paul II manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paul II thows a big elbow that misses.
Paul II thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams controls Paul II momentarily but Paul II frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paul II accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williams.
Paul II shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Paul II swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paul II moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paul II closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Williams tests Paul II's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Willard Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Paul II bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paul II throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Paul II misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams throws a right and a left that Paul II avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a leg kick
and Paul II finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Williams throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Paul II counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Williams!
Paul II landing shots from mount.
Paul II tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
Williams throwing hammer fists to the chest of Paul II. What's that going to do exactly?
Williams is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Williams is trying to reverse the position but instead Paul II has taken his back - oops!
And that's the end of the fight!
Willard Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Willard Williams!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Willard Williams!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Willard Williams!
Willard Williams wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Fattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huang Di (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huang Di has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silvio Fattuso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Huang Di!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fattuso swinging wilding here.
Fattuso will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Huang Di seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Di tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fattuso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Di tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fattuso swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Di tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di tries to clinch there but Fattuso circles away.
Di throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Di tries to close the distance and clinch but Fattuso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fattuso tries to close the distance and clinch but Di swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fattuso misses with a few strikes there.
Fattuso throws a right and a left that Di avoids nicely.
Di closes the distance but Fattuso moves to the side
and Fattuso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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.
Di tries to clinch up
so Fattuso counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fattuso wants to control from the top but Di keeps moving.
Fattuso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fattuso wants to pass the guard but Di is keeping the position.
Fattuso stops Di from standing up.
Fattuso throwing strikes from guard but Di blocks nicely.
Di is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fattuso is controlling him.
Fattuso working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Di can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fattuso missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Di really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fattuso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fattuso swinging wilding here.
Fattuso keeps the fight on the outside.
Di closes the distance but Fattuso moves to the side
and Fattuso counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Fattuso dominated that round.
That's time! Fattuso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Di clinches but Fattuso breaks the clinch
and Fattuso counters with a three punch combo that has Di backing up. Di nods at Fattuso to acknowledge the strikes.
Di tries to clinch up
and Fattuso counters with a straight right hand.
Di tries to clinch but Fattuso moves away
and Fattuso counters with a two punch combo.
Di tries to clinch
and Fattuso counters with a left and a right that stings Di.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Di tries to clinch
and Fattuso counters with a stiff right hand.
Di closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fattuso counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fattuso landing with the ground and pound.
Fattuso is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di keeping moving, preventing Fattuso from controlling successfully.
Fattuso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Di is keeping the position for now.
Fattuso working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fattuso throwing strikes from guard but Di blocks nicely.
Fattuso postures up in Di's guard and throws a big left but Di blocks it.
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.
Di is looking to stand up but Fattuso isn't so interested in that idea.
Fattuso cracks Di with a solid left hand.
Fattuso is looking to work some ground and pound but Di has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fattuso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fattuso is pushing down on Di's leg trying to pass to half guard. Di is fighting to maintain full guard but Fattuso has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fattuso throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fattuso trying to control the action but Di is working from the bottom.
Fattuso thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Di to regain full guard.
Fattuso in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fattuso thows a big elbow that misses.
Fattuso 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.
Fattuso prevents Di from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Fattuso dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Di tries to clinch
and Fattuso counters with a single leg into guard. Di didn't expect that.
Fattuso wants to control from the top but Di keeps moving.
Fattuso missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fattuso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Di is keeping the position for now.
Fattuso trying to control the position from guard on top but Di is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fattuso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fattuso scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Di is looking to stand up but Fattuso isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Di clinches but Fattuso breaks the clinch
and Fattuso counters with a three punch combo that has Di backing up. Di nods at Fattuso to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two 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.
Di lands a big head kick that sends Fattuso tumbling to the mat! Di takes a step backwards and waves Fattuso back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fattuso is rocked!
It looks like Silvio Fattuso has been cut.
Di does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Di darts in trying to clinch
and Fattuso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Huang Di has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Di misses with a knee to the head.
Di tries to land a knee to the head but Fattuso blocks with his arms.
Fattuso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fattuso can't break the clinch.
Di lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Di lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Fattuso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fattuso takes an elbow to the temple.
Di landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Di tries a knee to the head but Fattuso blocks it.
Di tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fattuso takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silvio Fattuso's cut is getting worse.
Di prevents a takedown attempt there.
Di blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Di lands a knee to the head.
Fattuso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fattuso seems to have got his legs back now.
Di lands a nice elbow.
Di crunches a lovely knee into Fattuso's ribcage.
Di using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Di landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Di scores with a knee to the head.
Fattuso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Di pulls his leg out and moves away.
Di darts in trying to clinch
and Fattuso holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Di crunches a lovely knee into Fattuso's ribcage.
Di tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Di utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fattuso takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Di tries to land a knee to the head but Fattuso blocks with his arms.
Di looking to throw knees to the head but Fattuso is blocking nicely.
Di throws a knee to the head but misses.
Di lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fattuso is trying to break the clinch but Di has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huang Di comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fattuso 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Silvio Fattuso!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Silvio Fattuso!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Silvio Fattuso!
Silvio Fattuso wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steven Malloy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Skelter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malloy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Next Contestant. Skelter has chosen The Beatles - "Helter Skelter" as his entrance music. The key to victory for Steven Malloy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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135 lbs
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24
144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Malloy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Skelter!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Malloy.
Skelter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Jimmy Skelter has been cut.
No joy there for Malloy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Skelter.
Skelter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skelter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Malloy throws the left hand but Skelter avoids the punch easily.
Malloy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malloy misses with a combination
and Skelter counters with a shoot takedown. Malloy fights it but they end up in guard.
Skelter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malloy looking for a sweep. Not yet Malloy, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skelter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Malloy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Skelter tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skelter prevents Malloy from escaping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Malloy misses with a double jab
and Skelter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malloy scores with a jab to the head.
Malloy throws a nice looking combination but Skelter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skelter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malloy circles away quickly and effectively.
Malloy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skelter.
Malloy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Malloy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Skelter thuds a left hand into Malloy's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Malloy misses the target.
A jab from Malloy does it's job there.
Skelter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skelter throws an overhand right that lands on Malloy's shoulder, as Malloy tries to avoid the shot.
Malloy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malloy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Malloy jabs at Skelter's body.
Malloy throws the left hand but Skelter avoids the punch easily.
Steven Malloy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skelter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malloy.
Skelter cracks Malloy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skelter ducks under a wild hook from Malloy.
Skelter blocks a jab.
A combination from Malloy does no damage.
Skelter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Malloy sprawls well initially but Skelter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skelter winds up and cracks Malloy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Skelter tries to pass to full mount but Malloy defends it.
Skelter seems to be working for a kimura but Malloy defends the submission attempt.
Skelter looks gassed!
Skelter trying to mount his opponent but Malloy defends it.
Malloy wants to get back to his feet.
Skelter prevents Malloy from improving his position.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Skelter is trying to control. Malloy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Skelter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malloy.
Malloy misses with a double jab
and Skelter counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Malloy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malloy throws a shot from downtown. Skelter moves away and avoids it.
Malloy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skelter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Malloy did well to prevent Skelter getting side control.
Malloy wants to get back to his feet.
Malloy has hold of Skelter's hands but Skelter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Skelter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Malloy is trying to stand back up but Skelter is controlling him
Skelter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Skelter throwing shots but Malloy is blocking nicely.
Skelter misses with a head shot. Malloy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Skelter thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malloy trying to control the position.
Malloy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skelter tries a low kick but Malloy avoids it.
Malloy misses the body punch
and Skelter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Skelter.
Malloy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Skelter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skelter passes Malloy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Malloy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malloy wants to sweep but no luck.
Skelter stops Malloy from standing up.
Skelter trying to control the position from guard on top but Malloy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Skelter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Skelter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Skelter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skelter cracks a nice hook into Malloy's ribs.
Skelter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malloy throws a hook but Skelter avoids it easily.
Skelter moves out of range as Malloy strikes.
Malloy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skelter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skelter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Malloy finds it's way through Skelter's defenses.
Skelter moves out of range as Malloy strikes.
Skelter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malloy's head backwards.
A punch combination from Skelter misses.
Malloy lands with a shot to the body.
Skelter scores a takedown into full mount!
Skelter is breathing heavily.
Skelter lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Malloy wants to control but Skelter is having none of it.
Malloy can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malloy wants to get back to his feet.
Skelter unloading with bombs!
Skelter controlling from the full mount.
Malloy working to try and regain half guard.
Skelter has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Malloy's face.
Skelter landing strikes from the mount.
Skelter scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Malloy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skelter on the ground.
Skelter raining down shots from the mount!
Skelter working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malloy swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Malloy is looking to get to half guard.
Malloy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Malloy throwing hammer fists to the chest of Skelter. What's that going to do exactly?
Malloy is trying to escape the mount.
Malloy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Malloy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Malloy tries to hold on but Skelter pushes him away.
Malloy somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Skelter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skelter ducks under a wild hook from Malloy.
Skelter fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malloy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skelter.
Skelter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skelter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malloy.
The crowd cheers as Malloy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skelter doesn't seem phased though.
Malloy ducks under a wild hook from Skelter.
Skelter tries to land a leg kick but Malloy saw it coming and moves away.
Malloy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Malloy falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Skelter to counter with a crisp jab.
Skelter connects with a crisp jab.
Malloy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Skelter counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Malloy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steven Malloy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skelter jabs Malloy right on the nose. Malloy blinks but takes it well.
Skelter scores with a nice strike.
Malloy throws a big shot that misses.
Malloy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skelter thuds a left hand into Malloy's body.
Malloy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Skelter lands.
Malloy misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Skelter - just one landing.
Malloy misses with a body shot
and Skelter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malloy won't be happy with that.
Skelter lands some shots froms side control.
Skelter grinds an elbow into Malloy's temple.
Malloy is rocked!
Malloy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Skelter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Malloy down.
Oh Malloy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malloy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Malloy tries to roll over but Skelter keeps him under control.
Malloy seems to have got his legs back now.
Skelter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malloy wants to get back to full guard.
Skelter working the head and body with strikes.
Skelter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skelter with the ground and pound but Malloy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Skelter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Skelter'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. This is the final round!
Skelter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malloy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Malloy with a hook.
Malloy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skelter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skelter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malloy's waist but Malloy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Skelter off to one side.
Malloy throws a combination that misses
and Skelter counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circling - Skelter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malloy cracks Skelter with an open hand slap.
Malloy misses with a wild combination.
Skelter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from Malloy.
Malloy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Skelter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skelter lands the left hand.
Malloy waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Skelter.
Skelter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skelter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malloy misses with the combination.
Skelter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skelter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Skelter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malloy defending well though.
Skelter working over Malloy with some ground and pound. Malloy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Malloy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Skelter.
Skelter thows a big elbow that misses.
Malloy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malloy keeping moving, preventing Skelter from controlling successfully.
Malloy wants to sweep but no luck.
Skelter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Skelter ducks under a wild hook from Malloy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skelter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malloy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skelter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steven Malloy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malloy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Malloy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Malloy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Skelter scores with a shot to the body.
Skelter throws a series of punches but Malloy avoids them all with ease.
Skelter throws a leg kick but Malloy checks it.
Skelter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malloy circles away.
Skelter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malloy defends it nicely.
Steven Malloy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Skelter.
Jab, jab by Malloy - just one landing.
Malloy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Skelter on the side of the head.
Malloy misses with a combination
letting Skelter counter with a right hand.
Malloy scores with a shot to the body.
Malloy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Malloy finds it's way through Skelter's defenses.
No joy there for Malloy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skelter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skelter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Malloy.
Skelter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Malloy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skelter.
Skelter feints and as Malloy raises his hands in defense, Skelter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skelter wants to control from the top but Malloy keeps moving.
Malloy is looking to stand up but Skelter isn't so interested in that idea.
Malloy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Skelter stops Malloy from standing up.
Skelter wants to pass the guard but Malloy is keeping the position.
Skelter works over Malloy with some ground and pound from guard.
Malloy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malloy wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Malloy looks to throw the jab but Skelter is out of range.
Malloy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Malloy misses the jab.
Malloy blocks a leg kick.
Malloy misses with a few strikes there.
Skelter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Malloy is trying to defend but Skelter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Malloy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Skelter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Skelter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skelter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Malloy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Malloy wants to control but Skelter passes into side.
Malloy stops Skelter from passing to mount.
Malloy pushes Skelter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Skelter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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 Steven Malloy.
I think Skelter 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight for Jimmy Skelter!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Jimmy Skelter!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Jimmy Skelter!
Jimmy Skelter wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terrell Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrell Turner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Adam Jones's chin.
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193 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrell Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Jones!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jones misses with a looping left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turner.
Turner tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though.
Turner walks into a left hand.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Terrell Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Turner defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Turner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Nice cross by Jones.
Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Turner throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Turner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner moves out of range as Jones strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adam Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrell Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Turner misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turner moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from Jones misses.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jones's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Turner getting side control.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.
Turner thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones to regain full guard.
Turner wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Turner throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Turner moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Turner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turner misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones lands with a straight right. Turner didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner lands a head shot.
Jones misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Turner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Turner 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.
Turner looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones is avoiding damage well.
Jones wants to control but Turner postures up.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Turner thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Jones wants to control but Turner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turner thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Turner postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Turner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Turner. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Jones misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner has a takedown stuffed.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Turner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Jones throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrell Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones with a jab.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones scores with a hook.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Adam Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turner in his tracks.
Adam Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terrell Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turner misses with a straight right.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Turner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Turner slips a straight right by Jones.
Turner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner throws a push kick but Jones slaps the foot to one side.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adam Jones.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Adam Jones!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Adam Jones!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Adam Jones!
Adam Jones wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stanton Friedmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omar Barksdale has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Stanton Friedmon's chin.
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162 lbs
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163 lbs
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stanton Friedmon!
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, Omar Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Friedmon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barksdale.
Friedmon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barksdale.
Friedmon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Friedmon feints and then cracks Barksdale's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barksdale down.
Friedmon keeps Barksdale at a distance using the push kick.
Friedmon is looking to clinch but Barksdale is avoiding it.
Barksdale takes a swing at Friedmon's ribcage but misses.
Barksdale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barksdale misses the shot to the body.
Barksdale moves out of range of the body kick.
Friedmon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barksdale.
Barksdale just misses with a punch to the body.
Barksdale misses the shot to the body.
Friedmon is looking to slow Barksdale down with leg kicks.
Friedmon throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedmon delivers a nice body kick.
Friedmon connects with a solid leg kick.
Barksdale shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Friedmon pinned against the cage. Friedmon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Friedmon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Friedmon cracks the inside of Barksdale's front leg.
Friedmon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Friedmon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Friedmon, right into the meat.
Friedmon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barksdale.
Friedmon closes the distance and clinches.
Friedmon lands a shot to the body.
Barksdale looks gassed!
Friedmon lands a body shot.
Friedmon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Barksdale misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Friedmon.
Friedmon lands a hook that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Barksdale tries to circle away but Friedmon has him pinned against the cage.
Barksdale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Friedmon lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Friedmon.
Friedmon lands a hook that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Friedmon.
Barksdale blocking some punches.
Friedmon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Friedmon lands an uppercut.
Friedmon has Barksdale pressed against the cage, preventing Barksdale from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Friedmon lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Friedmon.
Friedmon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barksdale can't fight it off and eventually Friedmon manages to take the fight to the floor. Barksdale looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friedmon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Friedmon lands a couple of elbows.
Friedmon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Friedmon is working Barksdale over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Friedmon stopping the sweep attempt from Barksdale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedmon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barksdale is keeping the position for now.
Barksdale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Friedmon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barksdale working for a triangle but Friedmon defends it easily.
Barksdale had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Friedmon is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Barksdale Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Friedmon's back instead.
Friedmon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Barksdale's guard. Nice work there by Friedmon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Friedmon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Friedmon trying to control but Barksdale is working from the bottom.
Friedmon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barksdale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barksdale keeping full guard, as Friedmon tries to pass.
Barksdale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Friedmon preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Friedmon throwing strikes but missing.
Barksdale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanton Friedmon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barksdale misses with a series of wild punches.
Friedmon thumps Barksdale with a low kick.
Friedmon throws a leg kick which misses Barksdale's front leg but catches the back leg as Barksdale tries to avoid it.
Friedmon moves out of range as Barksdale strikes.
Friedmon thuds his shin into the meat of Barksdale's side.
Friedmon slips a straight right by Barksdale.
Friedmon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barksdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Friedmon moves away.
Friedmon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barksdale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A swing and a miss from Barksdale.
Barksdale is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Friedmon rather than just go for the knockout.
Barksdale is breathing heavily.
Friedmon instigates a clinch.
Friedmon lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Friedmon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Friedmon lands a nice shot to the body.
Barksdale is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Friedmon scores with a shoulder strike.
Friedmon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Friedmon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Friedmon prevents Barksdale from breaking the clinch.
Barksdale tries to work over Friedmon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Friedmon lands a nice uppercut.
Friedmon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barksdale is rocked!
Friedmon lands a hook that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Barksdale is still on wobbly legs! Can Friedmon finish him?
Friedmon gets through Barksdale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Friedmon dips a shoulder and cracks Barksdale with a mighty uppercut! Barksdale falls back against the cage and Friedmon unloads with a barrage of strikes! Barksdale is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Friedmon screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanton Friedmon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Venable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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194 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Venable!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Venable!
Silva jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Venable manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Venable is looking for a sweep.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Venable has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Silva swings around for an armbar but Venable sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silva's guard.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva working for a triangle but Venable defends it easily.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venable is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Venable looking to pass the guard.
Venable looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Venable stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Venable working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva 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.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venable looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Venable controls the pace.
Venable wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Venable scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Venable not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Venable can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Venable.
Venable got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Venable has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Venable throwing strikes but missing.
Venable passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Venable lands with a punch from half guard.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Venable looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for subs from the bottom but Venable mounts him!
Venable working Silva over with strikes here.
Silva takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Silva takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Venable wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Venable landing strikes from the mount and Silva is in trouble!
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Venable wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Venable dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Venable doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva throws a jab when Venable was well out of range.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Venable sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Venable has time to react.
Ricardo Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Venable on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Venable stuffs the takedown.
Silva connects with the punch.
Silva avoids the head kick by Venable.
Silva tries for a takedown but Venable sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Venable lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Venable.
Venable closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Venable scores with a nice hook to the head.
Venable is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Venable using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Venable scores with a knee to the head.
Venable landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Venable obliges.
Venable putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Venable.
Venable lands a nice knee to the body.
Venable with a knee to the head.
Venable connects with a knee to the head.
Venable with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Venable connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva's face.
Venable stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Venable with a knee to the head.
Silva is trying to break free.
Venable leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venable lands a knee to the head.
Venable landing knees to the head.
Venable lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Venable takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Venable receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ricky Venable.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Venable sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ricky Venable is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Venable shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Venable tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva throws a hook but Venable avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venable lands a head kick!
Venable connects with a solid leg kick.
Venable throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silva's head.
Venable lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silva will feel that in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Venable connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Venable.
Venable closes the distance and clinches.
Venable connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Venable.
Venable is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Venable connects with a knee to the head.
Venable taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Venable lands a nice knee to the body.
Venable lands a knee to the head.
Venable with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Venable lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venable lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Venable lands a knee to the head.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Venable creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
Venable with a knee to the head.
Venable slows down the pace here.
Venable with a knee to the head.
Venable looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva tries to pull guard but Venable won't allow it.
Venable lands a knee to the head.
Venable wants to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Venable using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Venable with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Venable is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Venable showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Silva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silva looks for a takedown but Venable sprawls well.
Venable throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Venable is out of range.
Venable has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Venable lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva letting Venable take a breather here.
Venable connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva's face.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Venable slows down the pace here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Venable prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Venable takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Venable lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
Silva letting Venable take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ricky Venable.
Venable misses with the combination.
Silva punishes Venable's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Venable stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Venable displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Venable. That's going to slow Silva down.
Silva walks forward, straight into a front kick from Venable.
Silva avoids the head kick by Venable.
Ricky Venable seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Venable with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Venable throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Venable gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Come on Venable - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ricky Venable is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Venable stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venable lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Venable.
Venable prevents the takedown attempt.
Venable prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Ricky Venable seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Venable creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
Venable lands a nice elbow.
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.
Venable lands a good knee to the midsection. Silva won't want to take too many of those.
Venable is stalling here.
Silva tries to circle away but Venable has him pinned against the cage.
Ricardo Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva jumps guard but Venable stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Venable comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Venable 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Ricky Venable!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Ricky Venable!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Ricky Venable!
Ricky Venable wins by unanimous decision!
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