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UFF 2 Night Of Champions PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Mars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bring the Pain. The key to victory for Brandon Miller has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Mars!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mars bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mars misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Mars.
Mars misses with an uppercut.
Miller throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Miller misses.
Miller with a jab.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mars.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Mars ducks down to avoid it.
Mars ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mars momentarily.
Mars takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mars keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mars paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mars keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mars misses with a body shot.
Mars is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Miller's half guard.
Mars sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miller defending well though.
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
Mars scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Miller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mars.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Miller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mars is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mars lands with a punch from half guard.
Mars wants to free his trapped foot but Miller is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mars working Miller over with strikes.
Mars landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mars winds up and cracks Miller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mars is pressing down on Miller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miller is holding on for now.
Mars working Miller over with strikes.
Mars winds up and cracks Miller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mars with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mars not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Mars.
Mars missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mars thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Mars stalling away here and it's allowed Miller to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mars landing with the ground and pound.
Mars throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Mars postures up and lands a big shot to Miller's brow.
Mars with a nice head shot there.
Mars connects with a couple of short punches.
Mars is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Mars throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mars must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mars throws a big right hand that misses.
Mars postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Miller wants to stand but Mars is controlling the position.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Mars missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mars trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mars connects with a couple of short punches.
Miller is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mars in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mars works over Miller with some ground and pound from guard.
Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mars working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mars scoring with some ground and pound.
Miller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mars doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mars manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mars seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Mars dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mars shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miller napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mars really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller taking a bit of punishment here - Mars scoring with strikes.
Miller takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mars scoring with punches from side control.
Miller taking punishment in the form of punches.
Miller is looking to reverse the position.
Mars lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Check out the look on Mars's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Mars is working Miller over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mars lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mars working the head with strikes.
Miller is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oh Miller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mars working the body and head with strikes.
Mars cracks Miller with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mars cracks Miller with a big elbow.
Mars cracks Miller with a big right hand but Miller just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mars cracks Miller with a big right hand but Miller just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mars scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Miller to see if he's OK.
Mars lands a nice forearm strike.
Miller takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mars cracks Miller with a big elbow.
Mars working the head and body with strikes.
Mars working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Miller down.
Mars working the body and head with strikes.
Mars grinds an elbow into Miller's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mars cracks Miller with a big elbow.
Mars working the ground and pound from side control.
Mars lands an elbow.
Miller taking a bit of punishment here - Mars scoring with strikes.
Mars lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Miller down.
Mars lands a nice forearm strike.
Mars lands a nice forearm strike.
Mars prevents Miller from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mars working the ground and pound.
Mars working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mars scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mars working the head and body with strikes.
Mars connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Miller some visible discomfort.
Mars lands an elbow.
Mars working the head with strikes.
Mars scoring with punches from side control.
Miller tries to bench press Mars off him but Mars keeps the position.
Mars cracks Miller with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mars in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mars landing strikes.
Mars lands some shots froms side control.
Mars scoring with punches from side control.
Mars lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mars in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mars in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mars lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Miller down.
Miller takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mars working the head with strikes.
Mars scoring with punches and elbows.
Miller is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Mars showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
Mars shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mars showed some decent athleticism there.
Mars is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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. Mars connects with a nice short shot to Miller's temple.
Mars lands with a punch from half guard.
Mars lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mars seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mars has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller taking some punishment here, with Mars in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Mars there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars working Miller over with strikes.
Mars winds up and cracks Miller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Miller has hold of Mars's hands but Mars slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mars not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mars lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Mars landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mars drops an elbow to the side of Miller's head.
Mars wants to pass the guard but Miller is defending well.
Mars takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brandon Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mars is nestled in close to Miller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mars lands a nice short elbow.
Miller taking some punishment here, with Mars in his half guard.
Mars scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mars perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Mars.
Miller has hold of Mars's hands but Mars slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miller trying to control from the bottom.
Miller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mars scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mars lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to stand back up but Mars is controlling him
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
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. Mars connects with a nice short shot to Miller's temple.
Lawrence Mars has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mars trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it.
Miller trying to control from the bottom.
Mars seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mars winds up and cracks Miller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miller is trying to stand up here but Mars is controlling him well.
Mars looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Miller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Miller tries to get to full guard but Mars has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mars lands a nice short elbow.
Mars looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Miller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mars slips a nice elbow through Miller's hands, connecting with Miller's forehead.
Mars trying to control from half guard but Miller is working away.
Lawrence Mars is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mars takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence Mars comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mars 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawrence Mars!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Churko Cridell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Shifflett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shifflett has chosen System Of A Down - Toxicity as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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218 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Churko Cridell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Shifflett!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shifflett closes the distance and clinches up with Cridell, looking for a takedown. Shifflett pushes Cridell against the cage but Cridell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shifflett moves in looking to clinch but Cridell pushes him off.
Shifflett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shifflett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cridell defends it nicely.
Churko Cridell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Shifflett.
Cridell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cridell shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cridell fails with a takedown attempt.
Shifflett looks for a takedown but Cridell sprawls well.
Cridell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cridell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cridell has his takedown stuffed
and Shifflett counters with a shoot takedown. Cridell fights it but they end up in guard.
Shifflett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shifflett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shifflett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cridell's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shifflett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shifflett throwing strikes from guard but Cridell blocks nicely.
Cridell is breathing heavily.
Shifflett landing with the ground and pound.
Shifflett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shifflett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifflett trying to control the position from guard on top but Cridell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shifflett landing with the ground and pound.
Cridell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shifflett wants to control from the top but Cridell keeps moving.
Shifflett scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cridell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shifflett passes into side control.
Shifflett scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cridell to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifflett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cridell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Shifflett wants to control but Cridell is keeping him busy.
Shifflett cracks Cridell with a big elbow.
Cridell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shifflett on the ground.
Shifflett scoring with punches and elbows.
Shifflett controls the position.
Shifflett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shifflett scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifflett wants to control but Cridell is keeping him busy.
Shifflett working the body and head with strikes.
Shifflett lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cridell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cridell tries to get out of the position.
Shifflett has an Americana. Cridell didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Shifflett is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Shifflett hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ray Shifflett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Sangster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anewt Gelato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Sangster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anewt Gelato!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gelato misses with a takedown attempt - Sangster sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gelato shoots for a double leg takedown but Sangster sprawls well. He's pushed Gelato's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gelato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Gelato misses.
Gelato looks to land a body kick but Sangster moved away.
Gelato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sangster avoids it really well and circles away.
Jeff Sangster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anewt Gelato.
Gelato slips a jab from Sangster.
Sangster with a nice cross.
Sangster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gelato shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sangster manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sangster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gelato trying to control but Sangster is working from the bottom.
Sangster wants to sweep here but Gelato controlling him for the moment.
Sangster is working hard here to advance position.
Sangster really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gelato must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gelato trying to control but Sangster is working from the bottom.
Sangster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gelato is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gelato slips a jab and a cross from Sangster.
No luck for Gelato with that takedown attempt.
Sangster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sangster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sangster looks to score with a jab to the body but Gelato is just out of range.
Sangster lands with a right hand.
Gelato shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sangster defends it nicely.
Gelato looks gassed!
Gelato shoots in for a takedown but Sangster shows good takedown defense.
Gelato avoids the body shot from Sangster.
Gelato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sangster swings for the body but Gelato moves out of range.
Sangster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gelato manages to avoid it.
Sangster falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gelato holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sangster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gelato prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sangster works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sangster is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gelato not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sangster pushing down on Gelato's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gelato trying to control from the bottom.
Sangster prevents Gelato from improving his position.
Gelato is looking to get back to full guard here but Sangster has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sangster working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Sangster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gelato takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Sangster misses its intended target.
Sangster blocks a low kick nicely.
Sangster is looking to wear down Gelato with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Sangster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jeff Sangster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gelato on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sangster throws a jab but it's blocked by Gelato.
Gelato tries for a takedown but Sangster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gelato misses with a series of wild punches.
Sangster swings for the body but Gelato moves out of range.
Sangster connects with a body shot.
Gelato is breathing heavily.
A combination from Sangster does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Sangster.
Sangster connects with a body shot.
Sangster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sangster jabs Gelato right on the nose. Gelato blinks but takes it well.
Sangster jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jeff Sangster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sangster connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sangster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gelato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sangster misses the shot to the body.
Sangster jabs at Gelato's body.
Sangster lands with an overhand left.
Anewt Gelato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gelato tries to move into range but Sangster moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sangster lands a jab to the nose.
Sangster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gelato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sangster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gelato at a distance.
Gelato misses with a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sangster.
Gelato fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sangster lands a nice looking body shot.
Sangster lands with a hook. Gelato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot lands for Sangster.
Gelato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sangster, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sangster throws a series of punches but Gelato avoids them all with ease.
Sangster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gelato moves away.
Gelato tries to clinch there but Sangster circles away.
Gelato changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sangster tries to avoid it but Gelato manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sangster to the ground. Sangster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jeff Sangster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anewt Gelato.
A nice combination there by Sangster.
Sangster lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sangster.
Sangster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sangster lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gelato backs up against the cage.
Gelato misses with a low kick.
Sangster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sangster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sangster closes the distance and clinches up with Gelato, looking for a takedown. Sangster pushes Gelato against the cage but Gelato circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gelato shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sangster as he jumps to the side.
Gelato tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sangster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Sangster finds it's way through Gelato's defenses.
Sangster is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sangster misses with a wild body shot.
Sangster lands a nice shot to the body.
Sangster connects with a jab.
Sangster misses with the combination.
Sangster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gelato closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sangster circles away.
Sangster moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Sangster dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Good shot there by Sangster.
Gelato throws a body kick that misses.
Gelato is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sangster's half guard.
Sangster wants to improve his position but Gelato is controlling well.
Gelato is looking to take a break and control but Sangster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sangster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sangster is not content to let Gelato control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sangster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gelato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sangster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sangster lands a with a good body shot.
Sangster lands a nice shot to the body.
Gelato walks into a straight right hand from Sangster.
Gelato takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sangster cracks Gelato with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Gelato 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gelato takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sangster wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gelato misses with a takedown
and Sangster counters with a left to the body.
Gelato has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body punch from Sangster.
Gelato takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sangster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sangster sizes up Gelato with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sangster clobbers Gelato with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gelato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sangster.
Sangster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gelato can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sangster scores with a nice head shot.
Sangster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gelato doesn't seem bothered though.
Gelato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sangster scores with a jab to the body.
Sangster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sangster misses with a combination
and Gelato counters with a nice body kick.
Gelato tries to clinch but Sangster moves out of range.
Sangster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gelato.
Gelato throws a head kick but Sangster moves out of range.
Sangster lands with a hook. Gelato tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sangster blocks the body kick.
Sangster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sangster looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sangster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jeff Sangster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sangster stuffs the takedown.
Jeff Sangster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anewt Gelato.
Sangster lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sangster is defended easily by Gelato.
Gelato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anewt Gelato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sangster throws a shot from downtown. Gelato moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Sangster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sangster, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Sangster!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wong Dongson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Wong Dongson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wong Dongson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Adams!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Dongson misses.
Adams has managed to clinch.
Adams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dongson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Adams is pressed up against the cage. Dongson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adams down to the mat. Adams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dongson throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely.
Adams throws a right and a left that Dongson avoids nicely.
Dongson fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dongson's waist but Dongson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adams off to one side.
Adams moves into range and clinches up with Dongson.
Adams is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wong Dongson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Adams.
Dongson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dongson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dongson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Will Adams has been cut.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adams shoots in but Dongson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dongson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adams tries to clinch but Dongson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Adams moves into the clinch successfully.
Adams wants a takedown but no success here.
Dongson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dongson jumps guard but Adams stands there with Dongson around his waist. Dongson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Adams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dongson lands a damaging elbow.
Adams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dongson.
Adams stops a takedown attempt from Dongson.
Dongson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Adams can't fight it off and eventually Dongson manages to take the fight to the floor. Adams looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dongson is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adams can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dongson misses with a takedown attempt
and Adams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dongson is breathing heavily.
Dongson is refusing to be controlled, as Adams sits in half guard.
Dongson is trying to stand back up but Adams is controlling him
Dongson wants to control but Adams is keeping busy.
Adams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams drops an elbow to the side of Dongson's head.
Adams uses his free foot to push down on Dongson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dongson.
Adams lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Adams is landing with some decent strikes but Dongson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Adams lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Adams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dongson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams looking to finish Dongson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dongson!
A nice elbow there by Adams.
Adams scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dongson?
The referee warns Dongson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Adams dominating with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams landing strikes, looking to finish!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams drops a big elbow. That's hurt Dongson! More shots from Adams and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Adams!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between TJ Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Starks (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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, TJ Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddy Starks!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hardy misses with a head kick.
Starks misses with an uppercut.
Hardy slaps away a takedown attempt from Starks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hardy digs a good body shot into Starks's ribs.
Starks tries to clinch there but Hardy circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Starks.
Hardy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Starks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Starks is keen to just control but Hardy is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hardy trying to hold on to Starks's head to control him but Starks postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy pushes Starks off looking to stand but Starks dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Starks is trying to control. Hardy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hardy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Starks.
Starks postures up.
Starks wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardy slaps away a takedown attempt from Starks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Starks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is looking to clinch but Starks is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Hardy as Starks shoots in.
TJ Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Starks.
Hardy misses with a looping right.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses.
Starks tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Starks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hardy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Starks.
Starks looks gassed!
Starks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice shot by Hardy.
Hardy lands with a slapping head kick.
Starks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Starks takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardy.
Hardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hardy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Starks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Starks walks into a left hand.
Hardy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Starks circles away.
Hardy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Starks.
Jab by Hardy.
Good exchange - Hardy coming out on top.
Hardy tries to clinch but Starks moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Starks walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardy scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hardy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Starks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardy misses with a head kick.
Starks looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Hardy.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Starks is just out of range.
Starks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hardy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Starks's head.
Hardy thuds a left hand into Starks's body.
Nice straight punches there by Hardy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hardy.
Starks is breathing heavily.
Starks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Starks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hardy lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Eddy Starks has been cut.
TJ Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Starks. Starks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hardy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hardy feints and then cracks Starks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Starks down.
Hardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Hardy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Starks.
TJ Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hardy is looking to clinch but Starks is avoiding it.
Hardy lands a nice looking body shot.
TJ Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardy throws a combination. Starks tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hardy throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy clinches up with Starks and pushes him back against the cage.
Starks has Hardy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
Hardy scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Starks in his tracks.
Hardy cracks Starks with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
TJ Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy is looking to clinch but Starks is avoiding it.
Hardy tries to clinch there but Starks circles away.
Hardy works over Starks's head and body with a nice combination.
Hardy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Starks is trying to break the clinch but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy has Starks pressed against the cage, preventing Starks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Starks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking to slow down the pace here.
Starks can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Starks as Hardy tries to tie him up.
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Starks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardy swivels and escapes.
TJ Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Starks.
A nice combination there by Hardy.
Starks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the cage. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hardy thuds a left hand into Starks's body.
A combination from Hardy does no damage.
Starks tries to clinch up
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy cracks the inside of Starks's front leg.
Starks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hardy rushes Starks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hardy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hardy has Starks up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hardy taking a breather.
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hardy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddy Starks's cut.
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!
Hardy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Starks.
Hardy scores with a jab. Starks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hardy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good work by Starks as he checks the leg kick.
Hardy lands with a hook. Starks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy tries to work over Starks's front leg with a kick but Starks checks it.
Starks blocks a head kick by Hardy.
Starks connects with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardy.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Starks walks into a left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Hardy as Starks shoots in.
Starks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy gets a clinch.
Starks lands a takedown into guard.
Hardy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hardy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hardy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Starks throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Starks dives in and grabs Hardy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardy pushes down on Starks's head and hops out.
Hardy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Starks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Starks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hardy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Starks has time to react.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starks can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Starks. Starks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch lands to the side of Starks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hardy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hardy connects with a body shot.
Hardy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Starks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hardy lands with a nice combination. Starks backs away looking to recover.
Hardy lands with a shot to the body.
Hardy connects with a jab.
Starks closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Starks pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
TJ Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddy Starks.
Hardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Starks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hardy connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Starks.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
A solid body kick from Hardy.
Hardy connects with the punch.
Hardy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hardy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hardy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Starks's sensitive parts.
Hardy scores with a sloppy right hand. Starks should have avoided that one.
Hardy has closed the distance and engaged Starks in a clinch.
Hardy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Starks misses with a straight right.
Starks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hardy throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands with a kick to the temple. Starks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Starks ducks right into an uppercut from Hardy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starks takes one to the side of the head.
Hardy lands a jab to Starks's midsection.
Starks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hardy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Starks.
Hardy swinging wilding here.
Starks keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy scores with a jab to the head.
Eddy Starks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Starks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
TJ Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Starks.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hardy, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Hardy!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathaniel Tabares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tabares's choice of entrance music: your a jerk. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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149 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Nash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathaniel Tabares!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tabares tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nash swivels and escapes.
Tabares dives in and grabs Nash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nash pushes down on Tabares's head and hops out.
A combination from Nash does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Tabares as Nash shoots in.
Tabares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nash fails to land with a series of punches.
Tabares tries for a takedown but Nash circles away easily
and Nash counters by clinching up.
Joe Nash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathaniel Tabares.
Tabares using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tabares managing to block the knees to the body from Nash.
Tabares tries to land knees in the clinch but Nash avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from Nash.
Tabares keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nash's efforts to push away.
Nash is pressed up against the cage. Tabares has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nash down to the mat. Nash avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nash with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tabares counters with a shoot takedown. Nash fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nash is trying to keep Tabares in close.
Tabares trying to control but Nash is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash wants to sweep here but Tabares controlling him for the moment.
Tabares stops Nash from standing up.
Tabares sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nash's guard.
Nash is looking for a sweep. Tabares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tabares wants to free his trapped foot but Nash is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nash trying to hold on to Tabares's head to control him but Tabares postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tabares has a takedown stuffed.
Nash gets the takedown into side control.
Tabares looks gassed!
Sloppy strikes there by Nash.
Tabares throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Nash tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nash creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tabares sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from Nash are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tabares parries the strikes from Nash easily there. Nash is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tabares to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash is putting a hurting on Tabares here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tabares is looking for a sweep.
Nash is looking to take a break and control but Tabares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tabares defending against the ground and pound.
Tabares takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tabares takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nash is working Tabares over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nash working the ground and pound.
Nash scoring with punches and elbows.
Nash is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nash in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tabares avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nash.
Nash lands a nice forearm strike.
Tabares is looking to regain half guard here but Nash keeps moving and retains side control.
Nash working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nash lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tabares down.
Tabares defending against the ground and pound.
Tabares is looking to reverse the position.
Nash decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tabares to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Nash dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tabares will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tabares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nash, pushing him back against the cage.
Tabares has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nash uses from the top position.
Nash stopping the sweep attempt from Tabares.
Nash scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nash with a nice head shot there.
Tabares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tabares is breathing heavily.
Nash lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tabares preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nash looking to pass the guard.
Nash throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabares wants to sweep here but Nash controlling him for the moment.
Nash wants to control from the top but Tabares keeps moving.
Nash lands a couple of digs.
Nash is working Tabares over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nash lands a couple of digs.
Tabares looking for a guillotine here but Nash defends easily.
Nash throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tabares works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash throwing strikes from guard but Tabares blocks nicely.
Tabares isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nash stacks Tabares on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nash!
Tabares taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nash working the body and head with strikes.
Nash working the body and head with strikes.
Nash landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nash working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tabares is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nash connects with a decent elbow.
Nash working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tabares on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tabares is looking for a sweep.
Tabares takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nash scoring with punches from side control.
Nash scoring with punches from side control.
Nash stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nash is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tabares's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash wants to work for an arm triangle but Tabares is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nash working Tabares over with strikes.
Nash moves into full mount! Tabares won't be happy about that!
Nash looking to finish Tabares with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tabares!
Nash cracks Tabares with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nash with the ground and pound from mount.
Nash punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nash postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tabares looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Nash dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nash looks to land a combination. Tabares sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tabares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nash works over Tabares's head and body with a nice combination.
No luck for Nash with that takedown attempt.
Nash bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tabares's head.
Tabares darts in trying to clinch
letting Nash counter with a right hand.
Tabares will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nash misses with a combination
and Tabares counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tabares takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nash wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabares wants to stand up but Nash is controlling the position.
Nash pushes Tabares off looking to stand but Tabares dives back in and keeps control.
Joe Nash overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tabares tries to stand and escape but Nash is controlling the position.
Tabares stops Nash from getting back to his feet.
Nash moves into full guard.
Nash uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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.
Nash throws a combination that misses
so Tabares counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nash is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nash is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nash wants to get back to his feet but Tabares is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tabares not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nash trying to keep a closed guard but Tabares is proving a slippery customer.
Nathaniel Tabares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nash wants to control the position but Tabares says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nash punching from the bottom.
Nash trying to control here.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tabares staying out of range there.
Tabares is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nash sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nash has closed the distance and engaged Tabares in a clinch.
Nash successfully pulls guard.
Nash wants to stand but Tabares is controlling the position.
Tabares drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nash dives on top into guard.
Nash makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nathaniel Tabares.
Well Nash 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Nash!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between joe silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Amaral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). joe silva has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, joe silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Amaral!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amaral slaps away a takedown attempt from silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from Amaral misses.
Joe Amaral seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amaral fails to land the takedown.
Amaral throws a right hand that silva ducks under and follows up with a left that silva also avoids with ease.
silva fails with the takedown.
silva wants to clinch.
Amaral fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
silva shoots in and drives through. Amaral sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for joe silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amaral looks to land a combination but silva avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
silva fails with a takedown attempt.
silva tries to clinch up but Amaral circles away and keeps his distance.
Amaral defends well against a solid takedown attempt from silva.
Amaral will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amaral misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
silva fails with the takedown.
Amaral swinging wilding here.
Amaral defends well against a solid takedown attempt from silva.
Amaral misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Amaral misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Amaral.
silva is breathing heavily.
Amaral lands a nice forearm strike.
Amaral scores with punches from side control.
silva tries to buck Amaral off but Amaral is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amaral working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amaral working the ground and pound.
silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Amaral working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Amaral working the head and body with strikes.
Amaral working the ground and pound.
Amaral working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amaral lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear silva down.
silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Amaral lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amaral working the head and body with strikes.
Amaral working the ground and pound from side control.
Amaral is putting a hurting on silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Amaral grinds an elbow into silva's temple.
silva is pushing Amaral's head away, looking to escape. Amaral manages to hold on to the position though.
Amaral is working to tighten is grip on silva's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. silva has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Amaral is really squeezing tight and eventually silva passes out! Amaral breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joe Amaral!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryley Spencer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Deloy!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deloy shoots for a double leg takedown but Spencer sprawls well. He's pushed Deloy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spencer scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Mason Deloy has been cut.
Spencer moves into the clinch successfully.
Deloy stops a takedown attempt from Spencer.
Deloy has Spencer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Deloy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Spencer tumbling to the mat - Deloy dives into Spencer's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deloy trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer controls Deloy momentarily but Deloy frees himself.
Deloy trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deloy looking to pass the guard.
Deloy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spencer has his hands on Deloy's head, controlling the position.
Spencer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deloy trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spencer tries to bum rush Deloy with a series of wild strikes but Deloy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deloy wants to clinch.
Spencer wants to clinch
and Deloy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Deloy.
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.
Deloy tries to pull guard but Spencer won't allow it.
Deloy has Spencer pressed against the cage, preventing Spencer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Deloy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spencer avoids it.
Deloy tries to pull guard but Spencer won't allow it.
Ryley Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Deloy.
Spencer pulls guard successfully.
Deloy is looking to stand up but Spencer won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deloy looks gassed!
Deloy tries to free his leg and advance position but Spencer is retaining full guard.
Spencer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Spencer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deloy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deloy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deloy trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is trying to keep Deloy in close.
Deloy trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spencer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spencer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Deloy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Spencer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deloy wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Deloy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spencer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deloy wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Spencer controlling Deloy's posture.
Deloy wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
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 Ryley Spencer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mason Deloy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spencer misses with a double jab.
Deloy shoots in but Spencer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spencer tries to clinch but Deloy moves out of range.
A combination from Spencer does no damage.
Spencer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spencer gets control of Deloy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spencer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Deloy trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Spencer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Deloy is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deloy wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deloy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spencer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Deloy wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Spencer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deloy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spencer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deloy tries to close the distance and clinch but Spencer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
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.
Deloy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Deloy showed some decent athleticism there.
Spencer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Deloy pulls his head out easily.
Spencer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Deloy throwing strikes but missing.
Spencer trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deloy is looking to work some ground and pound but Spencer has wrist control.
Deloy throwing strikes but missing.
Spencer has his foot on Deloy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deloy works his way back into a safe position though.
Deloy wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Deloy clinches but Spencer breaks the clinch
and Spencer counters with a series of strikes. Deloy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deloy leaves Spencer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Deloy as he avoids it easily.
Deloy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spencer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spencer throws a jab when Deloy was well out of range.
Deloy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spencer tries to avoid it but Deloy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spencer to the ground. Spencer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Deloy tries to clinch
and Spencer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Deloy won't be happy with that.
Deloy is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Spencer is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Spencer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deloy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryley Spencer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mason Deloy's cut.
That's time! Spencer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Deloy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spencer clobbers Deloy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Deloy clinches up against the cage.
Deloy prevents the takedown attempt.
Spencer fails to pull guard.
Spencer jumps guard but Deloy stands there with Spencer around his waist. Spencer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryley Spencer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spencer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spencer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spencer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Deloy from controlling successfully.
Deloy drops back looking for a leg! Spencer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spencer manages to kick Deloy off! Deloy jumps back into Spencer's guard.
Deloy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deloy trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deloy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spencer is keeping the position for now.
Deloy postures up.
Spencer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deloy.
Deloy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spencer is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spencer throws a combination that misses
and Deloy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deloy being controlled here momentarily.
Deloy trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Deloy drops back looking for a leg! Spencer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spencer manages to kick Deloy off! Deloy jumps back into Spencer's guard.
Mason Deloy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Deloy is looking to stand up but Spencer won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is trying to control the position but Deloy postures up.
Deloy being controlled here momentarily.
Spencer is trying to control the position but Deloy postures up.
Deloy is fighting to break Spencer's control of his arms but Spencer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Deloy drops back looking for a leg! Spencer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spencer manages to kick Deloy off! Deloy jumps back into Spencer's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Spencer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Deloy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Deloy.
Deloy drops back looking for a leg! Spencer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spencer manages to kick Deloy off! Deloy jumps back into Spencer's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is pulling down on Deloy's head to control his posture.
Spencer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Deloy postures up.
Spencer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Deloy really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mason Deloy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Deloy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deloy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Spencer wants to control from the top but Deloy keeps moving.
Spencer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The referee asks Spencer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Spencer prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Deloy for as long as he can get away with.
Deloy is not content to let Spencer control the position.
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.
Deloy is trying to escape the position but Spencer is controlling the position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ryley Spencer just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Spencer throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Spencer does no damage.
Ryley Spencer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spencer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Deloy, pushing him back against the cage.
Spencer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spencer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Deloy coming out on top.
Deloy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Spencer's guard.
Deloy trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Spencer trying to keep a closed guard but Deloy is proving a slippery customer.
Deloy tries to stand but Spencer is controlling from the bottom.
Spencer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spencer pulls Deloy in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deloy wanted to stand there but Spencer had control of the position.
Spencer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Spencer connects with a high kick.
Spencer stuffs the takedown attempt from Deloy. Deloy gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryley Spencer had his way with Mason Deloy in that round.
The cut man is working on Mason Deloy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Spencer lands a jab to Deloy's midsection.
Deloy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spencer misses with a double jab
so Deloy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Spencer controlling the position.
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Deloy from controlling successfully.
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.
Spencer keeping full guard, as Deloy tries to pass.
Deloy wants to stand but Spencer is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer has his hands on Deloy's head, controlling the position.
Deloy 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.
Spencer pulls Deloy in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deloy drops back looking for a leg! Spencer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spencer manages to kick Deloy off! Deloy jumps back into Spencer's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deloy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deloy trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deloy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spencer kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spencer is trying to control the position but Deloy postures up.
Deloy trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spencer holds on and takes a little breather.
Mason Deloy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deloy stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Spencer has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Deloy manages to get his head free but now Spencer has transitioned to an armbar! Deloy grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Spencer! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryley Spencer!
Ryley Spencer is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between PacMan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Whittaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, PacMan Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Whittaker!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whittaker has a takedown stuffed.
Whittaker scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Whittaker looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
A jab from Jones misses.
Whittaker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whittaker looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Whittaker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Whittaker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Whittaker stands up out of the half guard.
Whittaker throws a one two combo.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Whittaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whittaker misses with a two punch combination.
Jones swinging wilding here.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Whittaker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Whittaker's guard.
Whittaker wriggles free and stands up.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Whittaker.
Whittaker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James Whittaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whittaker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Whittaker wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Whittaker defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whittaker trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones throws a strike but Whittaker avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Whittaker is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whittaker 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.
Whittaker looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Whittaker as Jones shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for PacMan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whittaker tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
Whittaker shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones thows a huge punch but Whittaker dodges it nicely.
Jones misses with a head shot. Whittaker uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whittaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones stops Whittaker from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Whittaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Whittaker keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
PacMan Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones throws a leg kick but Whittaker moved away.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Whittaker misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Whittaker on that attempt.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Whittaker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Whittaker but Whittaker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for PacMan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker wants to clinch.
Whittaker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whittaker circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones is looking to clinch but Whittaker is avoiding it.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Whittaker is able to avoid easily.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
so Whittaker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Whittaker from controlling successfully.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whittaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Whittaker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whittaker has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whittaker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
PacMan Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Whittaker.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Whittaker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Whittaker off to one side.
A jab-cross combination lands for Jones and sends Whittaker crashing to the mat! Jones follows him down to the mat - Whittaker regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Whittaker is rocked!
It looks like James Whittaker has been cut.
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!
Jones is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Whittaker is hurt! He's hurt bad - Jones fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Whittaker from any more punishment! Congratulations to Jones! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). PacMan Jones!
PacMan Jones is the new heavyweight champion!
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