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VFC 56: Slick vs. Mason PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rigor Mortis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Edgar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rigor Mortis's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rigor Mortis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mortis misses with a two punch combination.
Edgar throws a body kick that misses.
Mortis throws out a loose jab but Edgar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mortis checks a low kick from Edgar.
Edgar misses with the combination.
Edgar throws a right and a left that Mortis avoids nicely.
Mortis tries to move into range but Edgar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mortis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rigor Mortis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mortis fails with a takedown attempt.
Edgar leaves Mortis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frank Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rigor Mortis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mortis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Edgar did well to prevent Mortis getting side control.
Edgar is trying to stand.
Mortis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar is trying to stand.
Mortis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edgar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mortis.
Edgar has one foot on Mortis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Mortis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edgar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edgar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mortis.
Mortis looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mortis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Edgar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Mortis or perhaps it was just good defense by Edgar which made him look bad.
Edgar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mortis.
Mortis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edgar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edgar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edgar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mortis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Edgar wants to get back to his feet.
Edgar kicks Mortis off and gets back to his feet.
Edgar throws a nice looking combination but Mortis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edgar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mortis.
Edgar throws a series of punches but Mortis moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mortis backs up against the cage.
Mortis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edgar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mortis shoots for a takedown but Edgar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edgar tries to land a front kick but Mortis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Frank Edgar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edgar misses with a series of wild punches.
Edgar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Edgar stalks Mortis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mortis's face. Mortis staggers backwards, shaken.
Mortis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Edgar. No joy for Mortis on that attempt.
Edgar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mortis circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Edgar with a hook.
Edgar throws a leg kick which misses Mortis's front leg but catches the back leg as Mortis tries to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Edgar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edgar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edgar misses with a double jab.
Edgar punishes Mortis's body with a nice straight punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Mortis blocks the leg kick.
Edgar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mortis checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edgar throws a series of punches but Mortis moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edgar.
Mortis dodges the punch combination from Edgar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Edgar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mortis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Edgar.
Mortis shoots for a double leg takedown but Edgar sprawls well. He's pushed Mortis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Edgar is looking to chop away at Mortis's legs.
Mortis fails with a takedown attempt.
Edgar throws a one two combo.
Mortis is looking to clinch.
Edgar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Frank Edgar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edgar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mortis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frank Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rigor Mortis.
Edgar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mortis circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Edgar misses.
Mortis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mortis is breathing heavily.
Edgar misses with a leg kick
so Mortis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Edgar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mortis is controlling him.
Mortis trying to control the position from guard on top but Edgar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edgar wants to stand but Mortis is controlling the position.
Mortis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Edgar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortis looking to sit in guard and control but Edgar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Edgar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mortis's guard.
Edgar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mortis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Edgar misses with an uppercut.
Edgar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Edgar lands the left hand.
Edgar wants to land a leg kick but Mortis is out of range.
Edgar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mortis.
Edgar throws a low kick but Mortis avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortis misses with a takedown attempt - Edgar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frank Edgar is winning the standup battle so far.
Edgar looks to land a combination but Mortis avoids it well.
Mortis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Edgar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Edgar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Edgar clobbers Mortis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Edgar looks to land a combination but Mortis avoids it well.
Mortis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edgar is fending him off so far but Mortis persists. Nope, Edgar circles away and we're back to standing.
Edgar connects with a looping right hand.
Edgar throws a series of punches but Mortis moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Edgar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Edgar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edgar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mortis is out of range and Edgar settles back down.
Mortis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edgar is fending him off so far but Mortis persists. Nope, Edgar circles away and we're back to standing.
Mortis slips under a jab from Edgar.
Edgar throws a right and a left that Mortis avoids nicely.
Edgar misses with a leg kick.
Mortis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mortis dodges the punch combination from Edgar.
Edgar stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Edgar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Mortis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck for Mortis with that takedown attempt.
Edgar swinging wilding here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mortis.
Edgar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Edgar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edgar lands a nice shot that snaps Mortis's head back.
Edgar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edgar throws a leg kick that misses.
Mortis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mortis tries to land a front kick but Edgar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar throws a leg kick but Mortis moved away.
Edgar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mortis.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edgar.
Edgar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mortis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mortis tries for a takedown but Edgar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frank Edgar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rigor Mortis.
Mortis dodges the punch combination from Edgar.
Mortis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Edgar.
Mortis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Edgar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edgar misses with a two punch combination.
Edgar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mortis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Edgar misses with a two punch combination.
Edgar swings for the body but Mortis moves out of range.
Edgar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edgar's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Edgar duly obliges.
Edgar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mortis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edgar throws a leg kick that misses.
Edgar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Edgar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mortis. That did some damage!
Mortis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edgar.
Edgar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Edgar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mortis circles away quickly and effectively.
Edgar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edgar looks to land a combination but Mortis avoids it well.
No luck for Mortis with that takedown attempt.
Mortis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rigor Mortis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mortis shoots in and drives through. Edgar sprawls well.
Good work by Mortis as he checks the leg kick.
Frank Edgar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mortis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Edgar defends it nicely.
Edgar cracks Mortis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Edgar's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Edgar duly obliges.
Mortis blocks a head kick by Edgar.
Edgar looks to throw a body kick
and Mortis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mortis stops Edgar from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Edgar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Edgar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Edgar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Loose Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Kensing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loose Cannon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Empire State of Mind. Kensing has chosen Rock You Like a Hurricane as his entrance music. Nate Loose Cannon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Logan Kensing's chin.
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Loose Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Logan Kensing!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loose Cannon lands a left and a right that send Kensing crashing to the mat, dazed. Loose Cannon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kensing is rocked!
It looks like Logan Kensing has been cut.
Kensing tries to land a front kick but Loose Cannon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kensing is still on wobbly legs! Can Loose Cannon finish him?
Kensing lands with a right hand.
Kensing seems to have recovered his senses.
It looks like Nate Loose Cannon has been cut.
Loose Cannon slips under a jab from Kensing.
Logan Kensing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loose Cannon lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Kensing is looking to close the distance but Loose Cannon sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Kensing crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Kensing is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Nate Loose Cannon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Ivey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Summers had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.7lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Ivey!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivey is looking to clinch.
Summers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Summers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ivey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Summers 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.
Summers has gone for a leg lock! Ivey slips out almost immediately though and dives into Summers's guard.
Ivey looking to pass the guard.
Ivey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ivey looking to pass the guard.
Ivey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Summers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ivey has managed to get both his arms back between Summers's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Summers's guard.
Ivey tries to free his leg and advance position but Summers is retaining full guard.
Ivey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ivey trying to control the position from guard on top but Summers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Summers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ivey is aware though and is defending well.
Summers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ivey stands up and waves to Summers to follow him.
Summers checks a low kick from Ivey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ivey tries to clinch up.
Summers checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivey tries to clinch up but Summers circles away and keeps his distance.
Ivey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Summers's sensitive parts.
Summers changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ivey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ivey is looking to regain half guard here but Summers keeps moving and retains side control.
Ivey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ivey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Summers off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers turns into Ivey and is now in his guard.
Summers postures up in Ivey's guard and throws a big left but Ivey blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ivey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Summers's guard.
Summers keeping moving, preventing Ivey from controlling successfully.
Ivey wanted to stand there but Summers had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Summers had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ivey is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Summers Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ivey's back instead.
Summers is breathing heavily.
Summers lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Ivey is really stuck here.
Summers goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Ivey escapes and is now in half guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Summers dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ivey clinches up with Summers and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ivey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivey tries to land knees in the clinch but Summers avoids the damage to the body.
Ivey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ivey trying to land knees to the body.
Ivey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ivey is stalling here.
Ivey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ivey landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ivey using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ivey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Summers blocks it with crossed arms.
Ivey tries a knee to the head but Summers blocks it.
Summers avoiding damage as Ivey throws knees to the body.
Ivey landing knees to the head.
Ivey is breathing heavily.
Summers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ivey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Summers in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ivey controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ivey lands a knee to the head.
Ivey looking to throw knees to the head but Summers is blocking nicely.
Ivey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Summers.
Ivey misses with a knee strike.
Ivey tries to land a knee to the head but Summers blocks with his arms.
Ivey is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Summers tries to score a body lock takedown but Ivey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Ivey to work.
Ivey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Summers blocks it with crossed arms.
Summers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ivey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ivey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ivey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Summers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivey effectively controlling the action here.
Summers takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ivey effectively controlling the action here.
Ivey continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Ivey connects with a nasty looking knee right to Summers's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ivey crunches a lovely knee into Summers's ribcage.
Summers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ivey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ivey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Summers up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ivey obliges.
Ivey with a knee to the head.
Ivey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ivey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ivey just leaning against Summers, taking a breather.
Ivey receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phil Ivey.
Ivey misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Ivey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ivey tries a head kick but it misses.
Summers avoids the head kick by Ivey.
Summers avoids the head kick by Ivey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phil Ivey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivey fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Summers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Summers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ivey swivels and escapes.
Summers takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Summers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ivey.
Ivey is looking to clinch but Summers is avoiding it.
Summers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ivey stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers avoids the head kick by Ivey.
Ivey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ivey tries to clinch up but Summers circles away and keeps his distance.
Summers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Summers shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Summers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ivey tries to clinch up.
Ivey is looking to clinch but Summers is avoiding it.
Ivey tries to clinch but Summers moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Summers blocks a head kick by Ivey.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Ivey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ivey 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Ivey!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Oswald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oswald's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bathory-Blood, Fire, Death. Thomas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Devil went down to Georgia. John Thomas will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Oswald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oswald takes one to the side of the head.
Oswald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oswald lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into rage.
It looks like John Thomas has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oswald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Roger Oswald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oswald avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Oswald throws out a leg kick but Thomas moves out of range and Oswald only half commits.
Oswald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oswald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oswald throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oswald misses with a head kick.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Oswald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oswald wants to clinch up but Thomas keeps it at a distance.
Oswald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oswald is looking to clinch.
Oswald slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Oswald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas checks the leg kick.
Oswald throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Oswald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thomas looks gassed!
Oswald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas checks a low kick from Oswald.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Thomas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oswald tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Thomas lands a nice hook to Oswald's body. Oswald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oswald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oswald throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Oswald misses with a body shot
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A right-left combo lands from Thomas.
Oswald tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Nice shot lands for Thomas.
Oswald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oswald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oswald throws a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Thomas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oswald is able to avoid easily.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Oswald.
Thomas scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas connects with the punch.
Thomas connects with a right hand. Oswald shakes it off.
Thomas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Oswald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas jabs Oswald right on the nose. Oswald blinks but takes it well.
Thomas clobbers Oswald with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thomas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thomas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oswald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Oswald misses with a kick to the body.
Oswald throws a leg kick
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oswald throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Oswald takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Thomas scores with a three punch combo!
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oswald defends it nicely.
Roger Oswald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to chop away at Oswald's legs.
Thomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slapping body kick lands there for Oswald.
Thomas blocks a leg kick.
Oswald takes one to the chin there.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Thomas tries to bum rush Oswald with a series of wild strikes but Oswald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Oswald wants to clinch but Thomas slips to the side
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oswald tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Oswald tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Thomas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Oswald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Oswald throws a leg kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oswald.
Oswald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oswald.
Oswald trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants a takedown but no success here.
Thomas takes an elbow to the temple.
Oswald missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oswald just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thomas's brow.
Oswald missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oswald.
Oswald gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oswald lands an elbow inside that Thomas shrugs off.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Oswald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oswald.
Oswald lands a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Oswald.
Oswald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oswald scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oswald misses with an elbow strike.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Oswald throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oswald throws an elbow but it misses.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Oswald is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Thomas'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.
Oswald misses with a low kick as Thomas jumps back.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Oswald is looking to score with low kicks.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oswald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oswald takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oswald throws and low kick but Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oswald's head.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Oswald walks into a stiff left hand from Thomas.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oswald clinches with his opponent.
Oswald misses with a knee to the head.
Oswald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Oswald pushes off an throws an elbow but Thomas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Oswald looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oswald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Thomas lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oswald misses with an elbow strike.
Thomas blocks the elbow strike.
Oswald throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thomas blocks it with crossed arms.
Oswald misses with the head strike.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Oswald.
Oswald lands an elbow inside that Thomas shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Oswald.
Oswald throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oswald tries to land a knee to the head but Thomas blocks with his arms.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Oswald is controlling him.
Oswald is pressed up against the cage. Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oswald down to the mat. Oswald avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thomas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thomas throws a head kick that Oswald semi-blocks.
Oswald tries to land a leg kick but Thomas saw it coming and moves away.
Thomas throws a shot to the body.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas throws a head kick that Oswald semi-blocks.
Thomas swinging wilding here.
Oswald throws and low kick but Thomas moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oswald tries to move into range but Thomas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
John Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oswald misses with a kick to the body.
Oswald ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thomas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thomas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thomas gets a takedown into half guard.
Thomas is thwarting Oswald's attempts to control the position.
Oswald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but Oswald defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thomas connects with a nice short shot to Oswald's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oswald is trying to control but can't.
Thomas is working for a submission of some sort.
Oswald desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thomas connects with a jab.
Oswald connects with a solid leg kick.
Oswald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An inside leg kick lands from Oswald.
Oswald tries to clinch up.
Thomas checks a low kick from Oswald.
Oswald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick from Oswald.
Oswald 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.
A punch lands to the side of Oswald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oswald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oswald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas scores with a punch to the head.
Oswald misses with a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a head kick. That will keep Oswald thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Oswald clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oswald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab by Thomas.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thomas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good standup being displayed there by Thomas as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas tests Oswald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Oswald.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Oswald sees coming a mile off.
John Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oswald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thomas.
Thomas looks to land a combination. Oswald sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice body kick there by Oswald.
Oswald misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oswald won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Thomas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Oswald avoids nicely.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
Oswald tries to land a front kick but Thomas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oswald takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Oswald doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up with Oswald, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes Oswald against the cage but Oswald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oswald.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Oswald cracks the inside of Thomas's front leg.
Oswald scoring well with a low kick there.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oswald throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oswald looks to clinch
and Thomas counters with a head kick. That will keep Oswald thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Thomas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thomas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oswald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thomas takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roger Oswald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thomas.
A clash of legs there as Thomas blocks the low kick.
Oswald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Oswald.
Oswald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.
Oswald throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas scores with a jab to the head.
Thomas scores with a three punch combo!
Oswald throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oswald gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thomas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Oswald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Oswald is retaining full guard.
Oswald is controlling Thomas's posture.
Oswald is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Oswald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thomas manages to get himself to full guard.
Oswald got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thomas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oswald has managed to get both his arms back between Thomas's legs - danger averted.
Thomas working for a triangle but Oswald defends it easily.
Oswald wants to get up but he can't break Thomas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oswald stands up and waves to Thomas to follow him.
Roger Oswald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oswald throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Oswald throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oswald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oswald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Thomas finds it's target.
Thomas tests Oswald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas scores with the left hand. Oswald knows he should have avoided that one.
Oswald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
A right-left combo lands from Thomas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oswald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
John Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oswald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horrible takedown by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Oswald which made him look bad.
Thomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Oswald.
A head kick misses from Oswald.
Oswald moves forwards but Thomas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thomas.
Thomas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Oswald.
Thomas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thomas.
Thomas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oswald is looking to regain half guard here but Thomas keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thomas 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Thomas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fortune Cookie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cookie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to .. Jones has chosen Go to Sleep as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Fortune Cookie has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Fortune Cookie seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fortune Cookie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Juan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cookie doesn't seem bothered though.
Cookie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Jones throws a right and a left that Cookie avoids nicely.
Jones throws a right and a left that Cookie avoids nicely.
Jones lands a head kick. Cookie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cookie missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cookie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Jones misses with a double jab.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Cookie has a takedown stuffed.
Cookie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a series of punches but Cookie moves out of range.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cookie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones takes a swing at Cookie's ribcage but misses.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Cookie. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jones throws a body punch but Cookie moves out of range.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Cookie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Cookie moves out of range easily.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cookie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cookie ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Juan Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Cookie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Cookie checks it.
Cookie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cookie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Cookie misses with a looping right.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cookie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cookie pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cookie swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones wants to break free but Cookie has control.
Cookie lands with a light punch inside.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Cookie keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cookie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones tries to break free but Cookie pushes him back against the cage.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Cookie has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cookie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cookie lands a right hand.
Cookie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cookie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cookie lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cookie fails to land.
Cookie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cookie has Jones pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Cookie pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jones tumbling to the mat - Cookie dives into Jones's guard.
Cookie throws a big right hand that misses.
Cookie is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cookie wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cookie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cookie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Cookie's legs - danger averted.
Cookie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones trying to control but Cookie is working from the bottom.
Cookie is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Jones dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Cookie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cookie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juan Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cookie blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones throws a combination. Cookie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cookie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Cookie counter with a right hand.
It looks like Juan Jones has been cut.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cookie rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cookie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cookie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones lands a jab-cross combination.
Fortune Cookie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Cookie's defenses.
Cookie forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Cookie.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Cookie lands a left hand.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Cookie has him pressed against the cage.
Cookie misses with some punches.
Cookie swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cookie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cookie lands an uppercut.
Cookie jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cookie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Cookie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cookie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones is not content to let Cookie control the position.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cookie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face as Cookie controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cookie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cookie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cookie fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Juan Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cookie throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones misses with a straight left.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick but Cookie moves out of range.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cookie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jab from Jones.
Cookie misses with a double jab
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cookie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cookie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cookie counters by moving into the clinch.
Cookie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Cookie dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cookie counters with a straight right hand.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Cookie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Cookie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fortune Cookie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juan Jones's cut.
That's time! Cookie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cookie blocks a leg kick.
Jones throws a series of punches but Cookie avoids them all with ease.
Jones slips under a jab from Cookie.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Cookie counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Cookie to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Cookie gets the takedown into side control.
Jones is not content to let Cookie control the position.
Cookie tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cookie is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from Cookie.
Cookie in side control, throwing shots but Jones defends.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones trying to control but Cookie postures up.
Cookie 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.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones throws a series of punches but Cookie avoids them all with ease.
Cookie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Cookie throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Cookie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cookie. Cookie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Cookie misses with a two punch combination.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cookie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cookie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cookie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cookie misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Cookie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Cookie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cookie.
Cookie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cookie.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cookie lands a takedown into guard.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cookie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Cookie from controlling successfully.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cookie controls the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Cookie from controlling successfully.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Cookie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cookie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cookie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cookie throws out the jab.
Jones lunges at Cookie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cookie's hand.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Cookie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cookie connects with a looping right hand.
Cookie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Cookie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones cracks Cookie with a good jab.
Jones moves away from the strike by Cookie.
Jones throws a series of punches but Cookie moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fortune Cookie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cookie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fortune Cookie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Kerns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunson Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kerns might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Johnny Cash - Hurt. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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197 lbs
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20
190 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Kerns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bunson Turner!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kerns is out of range and Turner settles back down.
Kerns blocks a head kick by Turner.
Turner tries to bum rush Kerns with a series of wild strikes but Kerns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kerns darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kerns.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kerns. Turner shrugs it off though.
Turner throws a leg kick
and Kerns counters with a good, hard body kick but Turner shrugs it off.
Turner looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kerns, right into the meat.
Kerns closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Turner to the mat! Turner manages to get full guard.
Kerns postures up in Turner's guard and throws a big left but Turner blocks it.
Kerns is looking to work some ground and pound but Turner has wrist control.
Kerns throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerns landing with the ground and pound.
Kerns prevents Turner from getting back to his feet.
Kerns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kerns 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kerns.
Turner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kerns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turner wants to sweep here but Kerns controlling him for the moment.
Turner looking to control.
Kerns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kerns throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kerns, right into the meat.
Turner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kerns shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kerns was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner wants to control but Kerns is having none of it.
Kerns looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kerns lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kerns raining down shots from the mount!
Kerns avoids the attempt from Turner to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kerns cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kerns throws some wild stikes that Turner manages to avoid easily.
Kerns prevents Turner from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner tries to lock up and control but Kerns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kerns cracks Turner with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kerns with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner wants to hold on but Kerns pushes him away.
Turner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kerns fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kerns in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Turner is in a horrible position here. Kerns smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Turner in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner is desperately trying to improve his position but Kerns has a good base and remains in mount.
Kerns throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Turner working to try and regain half guard.
Kerns pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kerns is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Turner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerns throwing strikes here but Turner is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kerns punching from mount but Turner doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turner is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kerns landing strikes, looking to finish!
Turner tries to reverse the position but Kerns maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kerns dominated that round.
That's time! Kerns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Turner throws a leg kick
and Kerns counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turner misses with the combination.
Kerns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner throws a lazy body kick
and Kerns counters with an outside leg kick.
Turner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kerns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Kerns ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Kerns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Turner swinging wilding here.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Turner misses with the combination.
Kerns slips a straight right by Turner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerns lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good leg kick by Kerns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kerns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kerns with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Kerns scores with a four punch combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kerns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turner tries to move into range but Kerns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kerns connects with a high kick.
Kerns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kerns fails with a takedown attempt.
Turner throws a leg kick
and Kerns counters with an inside leg kick.
Turner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kerns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kerns.
Kerns lands with a slapping head kick.
Bunson Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid body kick from Kerns.
Turner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kerns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bunson Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kerns clinches up with Turner and pushes him back against the cage.
Kerns lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Kerns - that landed with a thud.
Kerns lands a damaging elbow.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as Kerns controls his hands.
Kerns lands a shot to the body.
Kerns has Turner pressed against the cage, preventing Turner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerns tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Kerns.
Kerns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kerns lands an elbow inside that Turner shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kerns.
Kerns lands a knee to the body.
Kerns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kerns.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kerns.
Turner wants to break free but Kerns has control.
Turner stalling in the clinch but Kerns improves position.
Kerns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kerns scores with a shot to the side of Turner's head.
Kerns lands with a light punch inside.
Kerns landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerns lands a shot to the body.
Kerns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kerns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kerns is trying to trip Turner. He has hold of a leg but Turner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kerns persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Turner pulls Kerns in to control the position.
Turner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turner wants to sweep here but Kerns controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kerns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Kerns dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A head kick by Turner misses
and Kerns counters with a head kick.
Turner tries to bum rush Kerns with a series of wild strikes but Kerns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kerns slips a jab from Turner.
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kerns.
Kerns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kerns connects with a single shot there.
Kerns shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense.
Turner with a jab.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Turner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kerns. That one must have hurt.
Turner throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kerns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kerns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kerns is one step ahead there.
Kerns prevents Turner from getting back to his feet.
Kerns is pushing down on Turner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turner is fighting to maintain full guard but Kerns has managed to sneak the leg through.
Turner trying to control here.
Turner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kerns.
Kerns is looking to advance position but Turner won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kerns.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Kerns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Kerns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jack Kerns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Turner misses.
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big right from Turner misses.
Turner lands a slapping body shot.
Kerns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner with a hook.
Bunson Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Kerns's head but Kerns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kerns misses with a two punch combination.
Kerns has a takedown stuffed.
Turner misses with a leg kick
and Kerns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kerns ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Jack Kerns is winning the standup battle so far.
Kerns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Kerns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bunson Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kerns lands with an overhand left.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Kerns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kerns lands a high kick!
Kerns is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kerns slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Kerns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
A head kick from Kerns lands but Turner takes it in his stride.
Turner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Turner throws a series of punches but Kerns moves out of range.
Kerns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kerns.
Kerns lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kerns thumps Turner with a low kick.
Kerns changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Turner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerns working the head with strikes.
Kerns looks up at the clock and then as Turner takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kerns smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Kerns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kerns has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Kerns!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Topps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lao's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mortal Kombat. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
203 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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20
194 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kung Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Topps!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Topps, as that shot connected.
Topps walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Topps connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Lao.
Lao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Topps takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Topps looks to land a left hand but Lao moved out of range nicely.
Lao looks to score with a jab to the body but Topps is just out of range.
Lao misses with an uppercut. Topps saw that one coming.
Lao throws a head kick that misses.
Lao misses with a wild body shot.
Lao throws a head kick but Topps moves out of range.
Topps blocks a head kick by Lao.
Lao defending well as Topps loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Topps misses.
Lao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Topps takes a kick to the side of the head.
Topps throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lao's waist but Lao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Topps off to one side.
Topps takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Topps stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lao.
Lao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lao controls Topps momentarily but Topps frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Topps is one step ahead there.
Lao is breathing heavily.
Topps advances to half guard.
Lao wants to improve his position but Topps is controlling well.
Lao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Topps.
Topps has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lao tries to roll over but Topps keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lao throws a sloppy head kick and Topps moves out of range easily.
Lao throws a leg kick but Topps checks it.
Lao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kung Lao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Topps thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Topps takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kung Lao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lao ducks under a wild hook from Topps.
Topps takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Topps will feel that in the morning.
Topps scores with a nice head shot.
Topps moves out of range of the body kick.
Lao takes one to the chin there.
Lao just misses with a punch to the body.
Lao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Topps scores with a four punch combination!
Topps throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lao slips a jab from Topps.
Lao throws a jab but it's blocked by Topps.
A head kick misses from Lao.
Topps tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lao tries to land a front kick but Topps steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Topps avoids the head kick by Lao.
An inside leg kick from Topps misses.
Topps throws a right and a left that Lao avoids nicely.
Lao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topps scores a takedown into full mount!
Lao wants to control but Topps is having none of it.
Lao prevents Topps from taking his back.
Lao has given up his back here. Will Topps look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Topps not allowing Lao to control his hands.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Topps is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Topps is looking for the choke from the back position but Lao is controlling his hands well.
Topps trying to control momentarily.
Lao turns into Topps and is now in his guard.
Topps controls Lao momentarily but Lao frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Topps bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lao's guard.
Lao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Topps won't allow Lao to sweep him here.
Lao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Topps looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lao uses his free foot to push down on Topps's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Topps.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lao wants to control the pace but Topps is squirming around nicely.
Topps manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Topps gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ian Topps will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lao misses with a low kick.
Topps checks a low kick from Lao.
Lao throws a sloppy head kick and Topps moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Topps.
Topps throws a head kick that misses.
Lao throws a half hearted mid kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Topps.
Lao throws a front kick aimed at Topps's knee but Topps avoids it well.
Topps keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lao slips a jab from Topps.
Topps fails to land the takedown.
Lao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Topps sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lao digs a good hook to Topps's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lao throws a head kick but Topps moves out of range.
Lao is looking to wear down Topps with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice shot lands for Lao.
Topps throws a nice looking combination but Lao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kung Lao is winning the standup battle so far.
Topps checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao lands with a slapping head kick.
Lao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lao misses with a kick to the body.
Lao blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Topps misses.
A head kick misses from Lao.
Topps throws a looping overhand right but Lao ducks down to avoid it.
Lao avoids the body shot from Topps.
Lao tries to clinch but Topps moves out of range.
Lao wants to clinch.
Good leg kick by Lao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Topps misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lao avoids the head kick by Topps.
Lao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lao throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topps thows a left - swing and a miss!
Topps moves out of range of the leg kick from Lao.
Topps throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lao was covering up waiting for the punch and Topps finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Topps wants to pass the guard but Lao is keeping the position.
Lao trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Topps preventing the sweep.
Topps is pushing down on Lao's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lao is fighting to maintain full guard but Topps has managed to sneak the leg through.
Topps is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Topps.
Lao works his way to full guard. Good work.
Topps trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topps stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Topps can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Topps works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lao tries to roll over but Topps keeps him under control.
Topps wants to work for an arm triangle but Lao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Topps is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topps trying to control the position from guard on top but Lao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lao trying to control the position here.
Lao 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.
Lao is working hard here to advance position.
Lao has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Topps has passed into side control.
Topps wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lao, who protects the arm well.
Lao struggling a bit here.
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 Kung Lao will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Lao.
Topps takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Topps is defended easily by Lao.
Topps moves away from the strike by Lao.
Topps's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Topps throws a sloppy head kick and Lao moves out of range easily.
Topps misses the jab.
Topps dives in and grabs Lao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lao pushes down on Topps's head and hops out.
Lao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lao lands a head kick. Topps smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Topps misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topps throws a lazy right hand but Lao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Topps takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lao throws a head kick that misses.
Topps misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Topps takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Topps with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao blocks a jab.
Lao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Topps manages to avoid it.
Lao throws a head kick but Topps moves out of range.
Topps lands with a cross.
Lao moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck for Topps with that takedown attempt.
Kung Lao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Topps.
Lao scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lao ducks right into an uppercut from Topps.
Topps works Lao's body with a nice hook.
Lao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Topps tries a head kick but it misses.
Lao clinches up against the cage.
Topps's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lao slips a jab and a cross from Topps.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lao.
Lao misses with a looping left.
Topps ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topps digs a good hook to Lao's body.
Lao wants to clinch.
Lao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Topps swats away the attempt to clinch by Lao.
Topps cracks Lao with an open hand slap.
Lao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Topps sizes up Lao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Topps misses the shot to the body.
Lao throws a head kick that misses.
Lao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Topps lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab, jab by Topps - just one landing.
Lao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Topps preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topps pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lao is keeping the position for now.
Lao lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Topps!
Lao looking to finish Topps with some ground and pound. This is bad for Topps!
Lao trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lao lands a nice shot to the head.
Topps bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Topps drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Topps jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Topps's guard.
Lao thows a big elbow that misses.
Topps looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topps keeping moving, preventing Lao from controlling successfully.
Lao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Topps has his foot on Lao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lao works his way back into a safe position though.
Lao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lao trying to control the position from guard on top but Topps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Topps is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Topps looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lao is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Topps comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Topps 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Topps!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yeehaw McKickAss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Reznor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKickAss comes to the cage accompanied by Hallowed be thy name. The crowd seem to be enjoying Reznor's choice of entrance music: Shook Ones by Mobb Deep. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yeehaw McKickAss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saul Reznor!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznor tries for a takedown but McKickAss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reznor.
McKickAss throws a series of punches but Reznor moves out of range.
Yeehaw McKickAss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McKickAss!
It looks like Saul Reznor has been cut.
Reznor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reznor misses with a combination
and McKickAss counters with a one-two to the body.
McKickAss fails to land with a series of punches.
McKickAss swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reznor.
Reznor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reznor slips a straight right by McKickAss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKickAss throws a combination that misses
and Reznor counters with a left and a right that stings McKickAss.
Reznor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McKickAss counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reznor's knee momentarily.
McKickAss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reznor.
McKickAss connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McKickAss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reznor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McKickAss misses with a double jab
enabling Reznor to counter with a crisp jab.
McKickAss keeps the fight on the outside.
McKickAss misses with a head kick.
McKickAss looks to land a combination but Reznor avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKickAss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reznor throws a series of punches but McKickAss avoids them all with ease.
McKickAss closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McKickAss tries to bum rush Reznor with a series of wild strikes but Reznor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McKickAss misses with a two punch combination.
McKickAss misses with a combination
and Reznor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McKickAss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reznor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McKickAss's guard.
Reznoris looking to pass into half guard but McKickAss pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McKickAss is in guard.
McKickAss wants to get up but he can't break Reznor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
Reznor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McKickAss's guard.
Reznor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McKickAss dives on top into guard.
Reznor looking for a guillotine here but McKickAss defends easily.
Reznor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McKickAss is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Reznor.
Reznor looks gassed!
Reznor is looking to regain half guard here but McKickAss keeps moving and retains side control.
Reznor can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznor tries to bench press McKickAss off him but McKickAss keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Reznor's face as McKickAss controls the position.
McKickAss scores with punches from side control.
McKickAss really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reznor is trying to improve his position.
Reznor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McKickAss off and has taken his back!
McKickAss breaks Reznor's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
McKickAss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reznor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reznor wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yeehaw McKickAss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saul Reznor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McKickAss leaves Reznor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reznor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McKickAss defending well as Reznor loads up on a big left hand.
McKickAss throws a combination that misses
and Reznor counters with a shoot takedown. McKickAss fights it but they end up in guard.
Reznor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McKickAss is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reznor, into his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reznor can't keep his opponent in guard - McKickAss advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McKickAss working Reznor over with strikes.
Reznor is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznor is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! McKickAss is tapping! Great win for Reznor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Saul Reznor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bancroft Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bancroft Rothschild!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Jones!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Rothschild ducks down to avoid it.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Rothschild.
Jones sizes up Rothschild with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Rothschild checks a low kick from Jones.
James Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rothschild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rothschild cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rothschild throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rothschild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rothschild. Rothschild obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rothschild connects with a solid leg kick.
Rothschild defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rothschild.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rothschild clinches with his opponent.
Rothschild lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rothschild unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rothschild scores a nice knee to the body.
Rothschild with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rothschild connects with a knee to the head.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rothschild scores a nice knee to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on Rothschild - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rothschild lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Rothschild landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Rothschild lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rothschild can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rothschild tries a head kick but it misses.
Rothschild dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rothschild throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rothschild clinches.
Rothschild misses with a knee to the head.
Rothschild will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
Jones wants to break free but Rothschild has control.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rothschild.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rothschild with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rothschild landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild lands a knee to the head.
Rothschild misses with a knee strike.
Rothschild lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Rothschild throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Rothschild scores with a knee to the head.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Rothschild lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Rothschild.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rothschild is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rothschild missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Rothschild unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Rothschild.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Rothschild has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Rothschild is controlling him.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Rothschild has double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rothschild scores with a knee to the head.
Jones wants to stall.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bancroft Rothschild dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones swinging wilding here.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rothschild, right into the meat.
Bancroft Rothschild is winning the standup battle so far.
Rothschild ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Rothschild's defenses.
Rothschild moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Rothschild counters with a body kick.
A head kick from Rothschild lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rothschild is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rothschild creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Rothschild landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rothschild with a knee to the head.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild lands an elbow inside.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Rothschild finish him?
Rothschild throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Rothschild tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Rothschild tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rothschild working aggressively here.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Rothschild lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Rothschild.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Rothschild looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Rothschild is controlling the position.
Rothschild blocks an uppercut.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
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.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Rothschild prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Rothschild stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rothschild lands with a left to the head.
Rothschild with a knee to the head.
Rothschild with a knee to the head.
Jones is trying to break free.
Rothschild lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rothschild leaning against his opponent.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Rothschild has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Rothschild with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Rothschild to work.
Rothschild connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Rothschild keeps him there for the moment.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Rothschild.
Rothschild misses with an elbow strike.
Rothschild is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jones blocking some punches.
Rothschild misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Rothschild misses with an elbow strike.
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.
Rothschild landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rothschild lands a damaging elbow.
Rothschild with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Rothschild keeps him there for the moment.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rothschild lands a damaging elbow.
Rothschild misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Rothschild lands a knee to the body.
Jones is trying to break free.
Rothschild misses with a knee strike.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Rothschild with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rothschild tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bancroft Rothschild dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
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 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rothschild.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Rothschild counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rothschild blocks a jab.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Rothschild throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rothschild.
Jones throws a jab when Rothschild was well out of range.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rothschild throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rothschild tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rothschild feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Rothschild tried to score with a low kick but Jones checks it.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Rothschild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rothschild uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Rothschild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rothschild takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rothschild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rothschild displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Rothschild checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rothschild swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones is looking to chop away at Rothschild's legs.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
A jab from Jones misses.
Rothschild throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rothschild slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones throws a body punch but Rothschild moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rothschild - that will leave a mark!
Jones takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Rothschild is out of range.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Rothschild scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rothschild. That's going to slow Jones down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Rothschild.
Rothschild moves into the clinch.
Rothschild tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Rothschild is controlling the position.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones tries to break free but Rothschild pushes him back against the cage.
Rothschild prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Rothschild connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Rothschild keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rothschild tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rothschild just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jones's brow.
Rothschild throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild lands a right hand.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Rothschild has him pressed against the cage.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a hook but Rothschild blocks it.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rothschild clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones avoiding damage as Rothschild throws knees to the body.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones tries to break free but Rothschild pushes him back against the cage.
Rothschild tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones tries to break free but Rothschild pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rothschild.
Rothschild misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Rothschild's shoulder, as Rothschild tries to avoid the shot.
Rothschild steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Rothschild makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rothschild dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rothschild is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rothschild moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rothschild to score with a decent uppercut.
Rothschild avoids the body shot from Jones.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Rothschild moves into the clinch.
Rothschild lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rothschild.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rothschild connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bancroft Rothschild clearly takes that 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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rothschild with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rothschild just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
Rothschild trying to land knees to the body.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones wants to break free but Rothschild has control.
Rothschild lands a knee to the body.
Rothschild working Jones over with knees to the body.
Rothschild with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Rothschild.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rothschild.
Rothschild has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Rothschild landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild misses with a knee to the head.
Rothschild tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Rothschild has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rothschild landing knees to the body.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Rothschild has the dominant position.
Rothschild scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rothschild tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Rothschild lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Rothschild misses with a knee strike.
Rothschild is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Rothschild.
Rothschild lands a nice knee to the body.
Rothschild landing knees to the head.
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.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rothschild misses with a knee strike.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rothschild.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Rothschild keeps him there for the moment.
Rothschild misses with a knee strike.
Rothschild is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Rothschild keeps him there for the moment.
Rothschild with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rothschild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rothschild tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to break free but Rothschild pushes him back against the cage.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rothschild has him pressed against the cage.
Rothschild keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rothschild crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Rothschild tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Rothschild is controlling him.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Rothschild tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Rothschild has him pressed against the cage.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Rothschild won't allow it.
Rothschild comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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.
Rothschild is working Jones over against the cage.
Bancroft Rothschild has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rothschild comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rothschild stalls.
Rothschild tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
Rothschild with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rothschild misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rothschild connects with a knee to the head.
Jones taking a breather.
Rothschild trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bancroft Rothschild had his way with James Jones in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones misses with a looping left.
Rothschild scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rothschild throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Rothschild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rothschild avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Rothschild counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rothschild gets a clinch.
Rothschild scores with a knee to the head.
Jones wants to break free but Rothschild has control.
Rothschild lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rothschild misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Rothschild keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Rothschild lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rothschild tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Rothschild keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Rothschild.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rothschild lands an elbow inside.
Rothschild tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Rothschild has the dominant position.
Rothschild working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rothschild is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Rothschild is controlling him.
Rothschild effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A knee to the head by Rothschild.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Rothschild is controlling the position.
Rothschild lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Rothschild is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Rothschild won't allow it.
Jones is trying to break free.
Bancroft Rothschild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rothschild landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rothschild tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rothschild tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Rothschild to work.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rothschild connects with a looping right hand.
Jones misses the jab.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones digs a good body shot into Rothschild's ribs.
Rothschild defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rothschild closes the distance and clinches.
Rothschild landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rothschild comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
James Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rothschild with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Rothschild keeps him there for the moment.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Rothschild pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Rothschild.
Rothschild lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bancroft Rothschild showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rothschild has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bancroft Rothschild!
Bancroft Rothschild retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oil Slick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slick comes to the cage accompanied by Careful With That Axe Eugene. Oil Slick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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175 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oil Slick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Mason!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mason to the mat! Mason manages to get full guard.
Slick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mason looking to control.
Slick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mason swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slick trying to control but Mason is working from the bottom.
Slick 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.
Mason keeping full guard, as Slick tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slick trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Slick feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Slick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slick tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Slick is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mason is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mason has escaped and now he's on top!
Slick wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mason wants to pass the guard but Slick is keeping the position.
Slick had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mason is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Slick Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mason's back instead.
Slick is persistently looking for the submission but Mason is defending it well.
Slick avoiding Mason 's attempts to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slick is throwing shots to the body but Mason manages to wriggle free. Slick pounces on him again and ends up in Mason's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick throwing strikes but missing.
Mason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slick is looking to work some ground and pound but Mason has wrist control.
Slick thows a big elbow that misses.
Slick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mason keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slick throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Slick fails with the takedown.
Mason scoring well with a low kick there.
Mason fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mason tries a head kick but it misses.
Slick looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Mason wants to clinch up but Slick keeps it at a distance.
Mason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Mason there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slick throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mason was covering up waiting for the punch and Slick finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Slick is breathing heavily.
Slick is working Mason over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Slick is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mason is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mason has escaped and now he's on top!
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 Oil Slick will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Slick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch but Slick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Slick swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Slick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Slick misses with a takedown attempt - Mason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slick fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oil Slick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason tries to clinch but Slick is having none of it.
Mason scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason tries to work over Slick's front leg with a kick but Slick checks it.
Mason wants to slow Slick down by chopping away at his legs.
Slick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Slick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mason sprawls well. Mason wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slick gets slowly back to his feet.
Mason tries to clinch but Slick is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slick.
Slick blocks a head kick by Mason.
Slick swats away the attempt to clinch by Mason.
Mason tries to clinch but Slick is having none of it.
Mason keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mason moves in looking to clinch but Slick pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mason tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Slick is able to avoid easily.
Slick misses with a takedown attempt - Mason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mason misses with a low kick.
Mason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mason tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Slick is able to avoid easily.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mason takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Slick moves out of range easily.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Slick moves out of range easily.
Slick checks a leg kick.
Mason slaps away a takedown attempt from Slick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick avoids the head kick by Mason.
Slick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mason swivels and escapes.
Mason throws a leg kick but Slick checks it.
Mason dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slick. That did some damage!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slick shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mason but Mason pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slick avoids the head kick by Mason.
An inside leg kick from Mason misses.
Oil Slick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason tries to score with a low kick but Slick moves his leg out of the way.
Slick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mason to the mat! Mason manages to get full guard.
Slick is fighting to break Mason's control of his arms but Mason is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Slick throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slick wants to control from the top but Mason keeps moving.
Slick looking to pass the guard.
Mason looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slick throws and elbow that misses. Mason uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slick's guard. Nice move by Mason!
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mason defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slick.
Slick lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Slick shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mason defends it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Mason misses.
Slick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slick tries to land a leg kick but Mason saw it coming and moves away.
Jay Mason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mason pushes Slick up against the cage in a clinch.
Slick drags the fight down to the ground.
Slick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
Slick trying to control the position from guard on top but Mason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slick drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mason looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mason looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mason!
Slick is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slick looking for a sweep but Mason has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mason is looking to stand but Mason has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Slick is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slick bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Slick is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mason is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mason has escaped and now he's on top!
Slick wants to sweep but no luck.
Slick working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slick looking for a guillotine here but Mason defends easily.
Mason slips nicely into half guard.
Mason wants to work for an arm triangle but Slick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Slick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Slick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slick had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mason is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Slick Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mason's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slick is hanging on to Mason's back as he tries to escape.
Slick throws strikes from the back but Mason rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Mason.
Slick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slick throws a strike but Mason rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Slick dives on top into guard.
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 Oil Slick.
I think Slick 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oil Slick!
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