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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dom Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Starr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dom Hall could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Justin Starr 's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dom Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Starr !
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall closes the distance and clinches.
Hall breaks the clinch.
Hall looks to land a body kick but Starr moved away.
Starr keeps the fight on the outside.
Starr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hall to the mat! Hall manages to get full guard.
Starr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Starr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Starr passes Hall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is looking to escape.
Hall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Starr on the ground.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Starr thows a huge punch but Hall dodges it nicely.
Starr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hall sees it coming and defends easily.
Starr seems to be looking for submissions.
Starr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Starr .
Starr is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Starr to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hall sees it coming and defends easily.
Hall trying to control here.
Starr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. Starr eventually gives up the hold.
Starr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hall sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall trying to control here.
Starr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hall defends it well.
Starr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Starr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Starr .
Hall trying to hold on to Starr 's head to control him but Starr postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starr is trying for a kimura here. Hall looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Starr wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justin Starr !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forrest Law will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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152 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy D!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forrest Law!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Law. That did some damage!
D throws a leg kick but Law moved away.
Law gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
D pushes down on Law's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Law tries to kick D off but D keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
D trying to mount his opponent but Law defends it.
D frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Law wants to try and get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by D.
Law tries to hold on but D postures up.
D fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
D lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Law can't escape the position.
D is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Law looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
D punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
D with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
D cracks Law with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
D connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
D is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Law can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
D looking to finish Law with some ground and pound. This is bad for Law!
D working the ground and pound effectively.
D lands with some strikes.
Law is trying to stand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
D with the ground and pound from mount.
D has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
D wants to finish this one by submission but Law is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from D.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D lands a big shot there that rocks Law but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D with a couple of short strikes.
Law defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from D.
D scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Law?
D scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Law?
Law defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from D.
D lands a big shot there that rocks Law but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
D looking for a guillotine from mount but Law is having none of it.
D lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! D connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
D won't let Law get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
D lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The referee warns Law that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
D working away from the top, dropping strikes.
D is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Law is surviving well by controlling D's body position as best he can.
D working for a submission but Law is keeping him at bay.
Law is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
D lands with some strikes.
D scoring with strikes but Law is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law is bucking up trying to escape but D cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
D working for a guillotine from mount but Law is in no mood to give up.
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!
Law is bucking up trying to escape but D cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Law tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Law's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
D connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
D lands a nice shot to the head.
D is working for a guillotine from mount but Law frees his head quite easily.
You get the feeling that Law really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
D working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Law turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips D off and cradles Law's limp body as D celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Billy D!
Billy D is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayato Gokudera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Nelson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hayato Gokudera!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gokudera misses with an uppercut.
Nelson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gokudera swivels and escapes.
Jab by Gokudera.
It looks like Tyler Nelson has been cut.
Nelson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gokudera throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
Gokudera looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Gokudera as Nelson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gokudera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nelson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gokudera dives on top into guard.
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gokudera passes into side control.
Gokudera remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nelson regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gokudera is working for a kimura but Nelson is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Gokudera has control of the leg.
Nelson is trying to escape back to his feet but Gokudera uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Nelson bucks up and tries to throw Gokudera off but instead Gokudera has got his back!
Nelson breaks Gokudera's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson pushes down on Gokudera's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gokudera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nelson is working for a kimura but Gokudera is defending it quite comfortably.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Gokudera is pressing down on Nelson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nelson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gokudera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gokudera has escaped and now he's on top!
Nelson working for a triangle but Gokudera defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gokudera is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nelson.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Gokudera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nelson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hayato Gokudera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Nelson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Gokudera shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Nelson with that takedown attempt.
Nelson throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gokudera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tyler Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gokudera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nelson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gokudera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nelson was covering up waiting for the punch and Gokudera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nelson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gokudera has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to roll over but Gokudera keeps him under control.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gokudera pulls his head out easily.
Gokudera passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nelson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gokudera wants to finish this one by submission but Nelson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gokudera.
Nelson is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is squirming around, avoiding Gokudera's attempts to control the action.
Nelson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nelson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gokudera looking to secure an arm triangle but Nelson defends it well.
Gokudera is breathing heavily.
Nelson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gokudera looking to secure an arm triangle but Nelson defends it well.
Nelson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Nelson is trying to escape the mount.
Nelson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nelson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gokudera won't let Nelson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson tries to reverse the position but Gokudera maintains control.
Gokudera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hayato Gokudera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyler Nelson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gokudera.
Nelson slips a jab from Gokudera.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gokudera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson with a poor takedown
and Gokudera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hayato Gokudera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson fails with the takedown
and Gokudera counters with a straight right hand.
Nelson shoots and misses
and Gokudera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown but Gokudera sprawls well. He's pushed Nelson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gokudera lands a lovely overhand right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gokudera.
Gokudera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Gokudera circles away easily
and Gokudera counters with a nice uppercut.
Nelson gets the takedown into side control.
Nelson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gokudera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nelson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gokudera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nelson's guard! Nice work there by Gokudera!
Gokudera looking to pass the guard.
Nelson working for submissions but it's allowed Gokudera to get to half guard.
Gokudera is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tyler Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayato Gokudera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gokudera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hayato Gokudera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gokudera has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayato Gokudera!
Hayato Gokudera is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauno Necktie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Necktie's choice of entrance music: Ol' Dirty Bastard - Shimmy Shimmy Ya. Mauno Necktie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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301 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super 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, Mao Zedong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mauno Necktie!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Zedong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Necktie misses with a takedown attempt - Zedong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Necktie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zedong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Necktie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zedong wants to hit a switch here but Necktie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zedong there!
Zedong in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Necktie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zedong is bucking up trying to escape but Necktie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
It looks like Mao Zedong has been cut.
Zedong is breathing heavily.
Necktie looking to finish Zedong with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zedong!
Mao Zedong's cut is getting worse.
Necktie working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Zedong looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Necktie! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mauno Necktie!
Mauno Necktie is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Quagmire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akimbo Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glen Quagmire had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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260 lbs
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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
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Glen Quagmire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akimbo Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quagmire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Quagmire lands a nice shot to the body.
Quagmire throws a one two combo.
Jabbar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Quagmire circles away.
Jabbar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jabbar throws a right and a left that Quagmire avoids nicely.
Quagmire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice takedown defense from Quagmire. No joy for Jabbar on that attempt.
Glen Quagmire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jabbar has a takedown stuffed.
Glen Quagmire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akimbo Jabbar.
Quagmire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quagmire closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jabbar to the mat! Jabbar manages to get full guard.
Jabbar trying to keep a closed guard but Quagmire is proving a slippery customer.
Quagmire is stalling in the full guard.
Jabbar has momentary wrist control but Quagmire slips an elbow through the middle.
Quagmire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quagmire pushing down on Jabbar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Quagmire slips a nice elbow through Jabbar's hands, connecting with Jabbar's forehead.
Quagmire trying to control the action but Jabbar is working from the bottom.
Quagmire throwing shots but Jabbar is blocking nicely.
Jabbar is trying to stand.
Jabbar is trying to control but can't.
Quagmire drops an elbow to the side of Jabbar's head.
Quagmire perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabbar is trying to stand.
Quagmire is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Quagmire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quagmire is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jabbar sees it coming and defends easily.
Quagmire is trying to work for a kimura but Jabbar is defending well.
Quagmire is breathing heavily.
Quagmire is looking to advance position but Jabbar won't allow it.
Jabbar is trying to stand back up but Quagmire is controlling him
Jabbar trying to control here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jabbar wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jabbar with a jab.
It looks like Glen Quagmire has been cut.
Jabbar fails with the takedown
and Quagmire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quagmire misses with a looping left.
Jabbar misses with a wild combination.
Jabbar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Quagmire counters with a takedown into side control.
Jabbar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Quagmire is controlling him well.
Quagmire controlling the position from side mount.
Quagmire tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jabbar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Quagmire's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quagmire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quagmire content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jabbar tries to kick Quagmire off but Quagmire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Quagmire trying to mount his opponent but Jabbar defends it.
Quagmire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jabbar keeps working.
Quagmire is looking to stall here but Jabbar recovers full guard.
Quagmire sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jabbar is looking to stand back up but Quagmire counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jabbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Quagmire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glen Quagmire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Quagmire throws a front kick aimed at Jabbar's knee but Jabbar avoids it well.
Jabbar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Quagmire counters with a single leg into guard. Jabbar didn't expect that.
Jabbar wants to stand but Quagmire is controlling the position.
Quagmire stays in close to Jabbar's body and controls the position.
Jabbar wants to sweep here but Quagmire controlling him for the moment.
Jabbar wants to stand up but Quagmire is controlling him.
Quagmire trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jabbar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Poor strikes thrown by Jabbar there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quagmire is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Quagmire tries to hold on but Jabbar postures up.
Quagmire slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Quagmire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jabbar.
Quagmire is trying to stand back up but Jabbar is controlling him
Quagmire has hold of Jabbar's hands but Jabbar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jabbar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Quagmire's head.
Jabbar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jabbar is trying to control the action in half guard but Quagmire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Quagmire works his way to full guard. Good work.
Quagmire uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jabbar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Quagmire stays in close to Jabbar's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quagmire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabbar is keeping the position for now.
Quagmire sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jabbar wants to stand but Quagmire is controlling the position.
Quagmire trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom.
Jabbar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Quagmire throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quagmire trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glen Quagmire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Quagmire throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jabbar was covering up waiting for the punch and Quagmire finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Quagmire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jabbar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quagmire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jabbar pulls Quagmire in close to prevent any damage.
Jabbar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quagmire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar wants to sweep here but Quagmire controlling him for the moment.
Quagmire wants to control from the top but Jabbar keeps moving.
Quagmire prevents Jabbar from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jabbar lands a head kick!
Jabbar throws a head kick that misses.
Jabbar clinches but Quagmire breaks the clinch
and Quagmire counters with a takedown into side control.
Quagmire is looking to take a break and control but Jabbar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quagmire lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jabbar down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quagmire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jabbar keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Quagmire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Glen Quagmire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jabbar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jabbar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Quagmire trying to control but Jabbar is working from the bottom.
Quagmire won't allow Jabbar to sweep him here.
Jabbar looking to control.
Jabbar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Quagmire tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabbar is retaining full guard.
Jabbar is trying to control the position but Quagmire postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Quagmire tries to bum rush Jabbar with a series of wild strikes but Jabbar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jabbar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Quagmire decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jabbar's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quagmire is one step ahead there.
Jabbar controls Quagmire momentarily but Quagmire frees himself.
Quagmire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Quagmire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Quagmire sitting in guard here, content to control.
Quagmire won't allow Jabbar to get back to his feet.
Quagmire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jabbar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jabbar looking to control.
Jabbar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Quagmire stands up over Jabbar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jabbar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quagmire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jabbar is on top in guard.
Quagmire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quagmire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Quagmire is working an open guard so Jabbar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A head kick from Jabbar lands but Quagmire takes it in his stride.
Quagmire scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Quagmire prevents Jabbar from standing back up.
Quagmire is trying to control. Jabbar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jabbar tries to roll over but Quagmire keeps him under control.
Jabbar is trying to maintain the position but Quagmire is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quagmire controlling the action here.
Quagmire is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Quagmire trying to mount his opponent but Jabbar defends it.
Jabbar is looking to control Quagmire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jabbar avoid being mounted?
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jabbar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Quagmire counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jabbar!
Jabbar is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quagmire controlling the pace for now.
Quagmire with shots to the head and body - Jabbar looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jabbar wants to hold on but Quagmire pushes him away.
Jabbar is in a horrible position here. Quagmire smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jabbar is trying desperately to improve position.
Quagmire scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quagmire controlling from the full mount.
Quagmire is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jabbar can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Quagmire clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Glen Quagmire's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Quagmire shoots for a takedown but Jabbar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Quagmire cracks Jabbar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jabbar is looking to clinch.
Jabbar throws a nice head kick!
Jabbar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Quagmire shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jabbar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Quagmire working the ground and pound but Jabbar is defending the strikes.
Jabbar can't do much from the bottom here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The strikes coming from Quagmire are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jabbar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Quagmire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jabbar keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quagmire working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jabbar wants to improve his position but Quagmire is controlling well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Quagmire jabs at Jabbar's body.
Jabbar looks to clinch
letting Quagmire counter with a right hand.
Jabbar misses with a takedown
and Quagmire decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jabbar's guard.
Quagmire thows a big elbow that misses.
Quagmire slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jabbar working for a triangle but Quagmire defends it easily.
Jabbar wants to get back to his feet but Quagmire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quagmire pushes down on Jabbar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jabbar won't allow Quagmire to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Quagmire seems content to control.
Quagmire moves nicely into side control.
Quagmire goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jabbar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Quagmire but great work by Jabbar.
Quagmire wants to get back to his feet.
Jabbar in side control, throwing shots but Quagmire defends.
Quagmire pushes Jabbar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jabbar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Quagmire's face as Jabbar controls the position.
Quagmire is trying to get back to his feet.
Quagmire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jabbar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jabbar wants to control but Quagmire is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Quagmire does no damage.
Jabbar misses with a few strikes there.
Quagmire is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jabbar's half guard.
Jabbar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Quagmire.
Jabbar is refusing to be controlled, as Quagmire sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabbar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Quagmire looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jabbar wants to get back to his feet.
Jabbar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jabbar is refusing to be controlled, as Quagmire sits in half guard.
Quagmire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jabbar can do to turn this around?
Jabbar moves into full guard.
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Quagmire from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Quagmire displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Quagmire had his way with Akimbo Jabbar in that round.
The cut man is working on Glen Quagmire's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jabbar wants to clinch.
Jabbar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jabbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quagmire is one step ahead there.
Quagmire is looking to work some ground and pound but Jabbar has wrist control.
Quagmire might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Quagmire 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.
Quagmire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabbar is keeping the position for now.
Quagmire throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabbar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quagmire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jabbar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jabbar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Quagmire as Jabbar shoots in.
A shot to de liver by Quagmire. Beautiful body shot.
Quagmire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jabbar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Quagmire.
Quagmire scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Quagmire moves into full mount! Jabbar won't be happy about that!
Quagmire landing strikes from the mount and Jabbar is in trouble!
Jabbar squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quagmire unloading with bombs!
Quagmire looking to finish Jabbar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jabbar!
Quagmire tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jabbar is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Quagmire.
Quagmire is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jabbar can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Quagmire swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jabbar is now in Quagmire's guard. A big mistake from Quagmire there, giving up the dominant position!
Jabbar stays in close to Quagmire's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quagmire is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jabbar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Quagmire's face.
Jabbar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Quagmire is defending well for now.
Quagmire is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Quagmire's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jabbar is trying to drag Quagmire to the mat but Quagmire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jabbar obliges.
Jabbar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jabbar moves out of range as Quagmire throws a body kick.
Quagmire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jabbar manages to avoid it.
Quagmire throws a series of punches but Jabbar avoids them all with ease.
Jabbar fails with the takedown
and Quagmire counters with a left and a right that stings Jabbar.
Glen Quagmire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akimbo Jabbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quagmire scores with a takedown into Jabbar's guard.
Quagmire prevents Jabbar from getting back to his feet.
Glen Quagmire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Quagmire controls from within his opponent's guard.
Quagmire preventing the sweep.
Jabbar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Quagmire controls from within his opponent's guard.
Akimbo Jabbar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jabbar wants to control the position but Quagmire says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jabbar missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glen Quagmire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Quagmire, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Quagmire!
Glen Quagmire is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Jones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Calhoun!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calhoun feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jones sprawling to the canvas! Jones rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Calhoun finish him?!
Jones is rocked!
It looks like Jonny Jones has been cut.
Jones looks gassed!
Calhoun stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Calhoun finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calhoun closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Jones out cold! Jones corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Calhoun!
Steve Calhoun is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Bequebom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Bequebom looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Bequebom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshihiro Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bequebom shoots in and bounces Akiyama off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bequebom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akiyama is keeping the position for now.
Akiyama trying to control the position.
Bequebom would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama keeping moving, preventing Bequebom from controlling successfully.
Akiyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Akiyama, not yet.
Akiyama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bequebom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bequebom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bequebom looking to sit in guard and control but Akiyama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bequebom trying to control the position.
Bequebom keeping moving, preventing Akiyama from controlling successfully.
Bequebom working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Akiyama has passed into half guard!
Bequebom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akiyama on the ground.
Akiyama is looking to take a break and control but Bequebom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Akiyama works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bequebom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bequebom tries to get out of the position.
Bequebom is breathing heavily.
The referee warns Bequebom that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
It looks like Andre Bequebom has been cut.
Bequebom is bucking up trying to escape but Akiyama cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bequebom tries to lock up and control but Akiyama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Akiyama working for a guillotine from mount but Bequebom is in no mood to give up.
Bequebom is squirming around, avoiding Akiyama's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama has hold of Bequebom's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bequebom manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bequebom tries to hold on but Akiyama pushes him away.
Bequebom is trying to stand.
Akiyama putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Akiyama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bequebom really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Akiyama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Bequebom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Akiyama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Bequebom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bequebom stopping the sweep attempt from Akiyama.
Bequebom is looking to work some ground and pound but Akiyama has wrist control.
Bequebom wanted to stand there but Akiyama had control of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bequebom throws a strike but Akiyama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bequebom is looking for a triangle but Akiyama pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Akiyama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Akiyama makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Akiyama wants to control from the top but Bequebom keeps moving.
Akiyama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Akiyama is working for a submission of some sort.
Yoshihiro Akiyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Akiyama lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bequebom tries to get to full guard but Akiyama has control of the leg.
Akiyama looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Akiyama is trying to control. Bequebom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akiyama lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bequebom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Akiyama is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bequebom is not content to let Akiyama control the position.
Bequebom looks like he's trying to stand up.
Akiyama wants to control but Bequebom is keeping him busy.
Akiyama working the head and body with strikes.
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.
Bequebom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Akiyama counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bequebom trying to hold on to Akiyama's head to control him but Akiyama postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Akiyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andre Bequebom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Akiyama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bequebom counters with a single leg into guard. Akiyama didn't expect that.
Bequebom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bequebom trying to control but Akiyama is working from the bottom.
Bequebom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bequebom stands up and waves to Akiyama to follow him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama shoots and misses
and Bequebom counters with a one-two to the body.
Akiyama with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bequebom counters with a left to the body.
Andre Bequebom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoshihiro Akiyama.
Bequebom shoots in for a takedown but Akiyama shows good takedown defense.
Bequebom tries to clinch there but Akiyama circles away.
Bequebom tries for a takedown but Akiyama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Akiyama looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bequebom is trying to control the position but Akiyama postures up.
Akiyama 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.
Akiyama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akiyama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bequebom wants to sweep here but Akiyama controlling him for the moment.
Akiyama lands a couple of digs.
Akiyama passes into half guard.
Akiyama is trying to work for a kimura but Bequebom is defending well.
Akiyama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bequebom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Akiyama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama works his foot free and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Bequebom really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Akiyama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bequebom is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bequebom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bequebom defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Akiyama.
Akiyama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bequebom throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Akiyama lands a heavy elbow.
Akiyama with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Yoshihiro Akiyama just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Andre Bequebom's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bequebom shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bequebom showed some decent athleticism there.
Bequebom seems to be looking for submissions.
Akiyama gets back to full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bequebom would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bequebom doesn't defend quickly enough and Akiyama has managed to lock this one up! Can Bequebom escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Akiyama on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yoshihiro Akiyama!
Yoshihiro Akiyama is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Barr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Rendon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Barr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordon Rendon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barr misses with the combination.
Rendon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barr but Barr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barr lands a two punch combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rendon.
Barr stuffs the takedown attempt from Rendon. Rendon gets slowly back to his feet.
Brandon Barr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Rendon.
Barr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barr with a jab.
Barr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rendon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barr lands an overhand right.
Rendon looks gassed!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barr!
Barr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rendon is rocked!
Rendon bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Barr comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Rendon falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Rendon was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brandon Barr!
Brandon Barr is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands the left hand.
It looks like Mark Diaz has been cut.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz clinches with his opponent.
Diaz wants the takedown. Jones is fighting it off but Diaz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jones's guard against the cage.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diaz stops Jones from standing up.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones drops Diaz with a beautiful combination! Diaz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jones is looking for the KO!
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Jones doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Diaz crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Diaz's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Jones!
Jimmy Jones is the new lightweight champion!
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