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INSPIRE 7 - Hostility PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willard Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Theriot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sweet Dreams by Eurythmics. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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212 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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245 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willard Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Theriot!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams misses the jab.
Theriot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Theriot somewhat.
Theriot shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Theriot on that attempt.
Willard Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Theriot.
Theriot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Theriot seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams scores with a kick to the body.
Theriot looks gassed!
Theriot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams throws a right hand that Theriot ducks under and follows up with a left that Theriot also avoids with ease.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Franklin Theriot has been cut.
Theriot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Willard Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Theriot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A right-left combo lands from Williams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws a leg kick that misses.
Theriot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams tries to land a front kick but Theriot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theriot has a takedown stuffed.
Theriot blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Theriot on the side of the head.
Williams works over Theriot's head and body with a nice combination.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Theriot takes one to the chin there.
Williams scores with a jab.
Williams pushes Theriot away with a front kick.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Theriot.
Williams with a poor takedown
and Theriot counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Williams tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Theriot slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Theriot in his half guard.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Theriot has control of the leg.
Theriot working Williams over with strikes.
Theriot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theriot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williams throws the kick towards the body but Theriot avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Theriot shoots in.
Williams throws a right and a left that Theriot avoids nicely.
Williams jabs Theriot right on the nose. Theriot blinks but takes it well.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Theriot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Theriot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams cracks Theriot with an open hand slap.
Theriot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willard Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franklin Theriot's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Theriot avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Theriot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Theriot somewhat.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Theriot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Theriot moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Theriot moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Williams's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Williams duly obliges.
Theriot tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theriot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Willard Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Theriot.
Williams throws a series of punches but Theriot avoids them all with ease.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Theriot. Theriot gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Theriot feints and as Williams raises his hands in defense, Theriot changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Williams punching from the bottom - just letting Theriot know he's still in a fight.
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Theriot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Theriot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
Theriot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Theriot trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theriot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Theriot prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Williams looks to land a combination but Theriot avoids it well.
Theriot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Theriot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Theriot will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Theriot to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Theriot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Theriot.
Theriot wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Theriot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Theriot postures up.
Williams trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Williams controls Theriot momentarily but Theriot frees himself.
Williams throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Theriot is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Theriot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams swinging wilding here.
Williams with a jab.
Williams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Theriot working some strikes from top position.
Williams wants to sweep here but Theriot controlling him for the moment.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Theriot is proving a slippery customer.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Theriot from controlling successfully.
Theriot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Theriot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franklin Theriot'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!
Theriot moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Theriot moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams misses with the combination.
Williams throws a right hand that Theriot ducks under and follows up with a left that Theriot also avoids with ease.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Theriot. Theriot gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Theriot counters with a nice double leg into side control. Williams won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Theriot scoring with punches from side control.
Theriot cracks Williams with a big right hand but Williams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Theriot lands some shots froms side control.
Theriot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Theriot off and has taken his back!
Theriot is really stuck here.
Williams throwing sloppy strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theriot looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Williams is riding his opponent, not letting Theriot buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theriot is in bad spot here.
Williams punches the canvas rather than the man.
You can see the frustration on Theriot's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Williams is persistently looking for the submission but Theriot is defending it well.
Williams trying to control.
Theriot is in bad spot here.
Williams landing with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theriot is trying to break free.
Theriot takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Franklin Theriot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Even with his hooks in, Williams manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Theriot trying to control but not successfully.
Williams is hanging on to Theriot's back as he tries to escape.
Williams tries to keep control of the position but Theriot is staying busy.
Theriot is trying to break free.
Williams misses with an elbow to the head.
Williams controlling well, preventing Theriot from escaping the position.
Williams looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Theriot trying to control the hands but Williams won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Theriot is trying to break free.
Williams is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Theriot is keeping busy.
Theriot is trying to break free.
Williams somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Williams trying to control.
Theriot defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Theriot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Theriot has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Theriot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henri Zizou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and chris vasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henri Zizou has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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209 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henri Zizou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, chris vasa!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zizou throws a looping overhand right but vasa ducks down to avoid it.
vasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zizou.
vasa shoots in for a takedown but Zizou shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zizou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by vasa.
Zizou lands a lovely overhand right.
vasa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zizou as he avoids it easily.
Zizou paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like chris vasa has been cut.
vasa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
vasa is rocked!
Zizou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
vasa is still on wobbly legs! Can Zizou finish him?
vasa blocks a jab.
Zizou connects with a nice cross there... vasa is looking wobbly and Zizou recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send vasa to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Zizou jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Henri Zizou!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bue Buxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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18
164 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bue Buxley!
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, Wilson Williams!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Buxley sprawls well. Buxley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Buxley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buxley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buxley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Horrible takedown by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Buxley which made him look bad.
Bue Buxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilson Williams.
Buxley slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Buxley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Wilson Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Buxley as Williams shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williams.
Buxley does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Williams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Buxley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams looks gassed!
Buxley clinches with his opponent.
Williams prevents a body shot from Buxley.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buxley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Buxley has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Williams clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Buxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Buxley working the ground and pound effectively.
Williams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Williams tries to hold on but Buxley postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buxley controlling the position easily from mount.
Buxley punishing his opponent with strikes.
Buxley looking to finish Williams with some ground and pound. This is bad for Williams!
Williams is in a horrible position here. Buxley smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Buxley throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Buxley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Buxley controlling from the full mount.
Buxley sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Buxley controlling the position easily from mount.
Buxley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buxley punching from mount but Williams doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Buxley working Williams over with strikes here.
Buxley lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Buxley trying to control but Williams is having none of it.
Williams can't escape the position.
Buxley landing strikes from the mount.
Williams is looking to improve his position but Buxley isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Buxley punching from mount but Williams doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Buxley scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Williams?
A nice elbow there by Buxley.
Buxley is landing with some decent strikes but Williams is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buxley landing strikes, looking to finish!
Williams in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams tries to reverse the position but Buxley maintains control.
Buxley looking to finish Williams with some ground and pound. This is bad for Williams!
Buxley prevents Williams from getting the reversal.
Williams regains half guard.
Buxley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Buxley works his foot free and advances to mount.
Buxley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Williams 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.
Bue Buxley dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Buxley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Williams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ground and pound from Buxley seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The strikes coming from Buxley are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Buxley tries to advance to mount but can't.
Buxley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Buxley misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Buxley fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Buxley lands a nice forearm strike.
Buxley works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Williams tries to buck Buxley off but Buxley is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Buxley is out of range.
Buxley just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buxley.
Buxley tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buxley counters with a takedown into side control.
Buxley is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Buxley is trying to stand.
Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Buxley defends the submission attempt.
Buxley looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Buxley slips the punch.
Williams tries to land a body kick
and Buxley counters with a shoot takedown. Williams fights it but they end up in guard.
Buxley trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buxley won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Williams looking for subs off his back but Buxley has passed one foot through into half guard.
Buxley is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buxley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Buxley trying to control the pace.
Buxley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Buxley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buxley trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Buxley is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Buxley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Buxley lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buxley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buxley looking to pass the guard.
Buxley postures up.
Bue Buxley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buxley trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Buxley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Williams is trying to keep Buxley in close.
Buxley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Buxley throws a big right hand that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Buxley throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Buxley blocks a head kick by Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bue Buxley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Buxley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buxley.
Buxley throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
Buxley tries to pass to full mount but Williams defends it.
Buxley sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Buxley throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
Buxley wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Buxley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Buxley throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buxley tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Williams tries to land a body kick
and Buxley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Williams!
Williams avoids a series of strikes thrown by Buxley.
Williams avoids a series of strikes thrown by Buxley.
Williams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buxley controlling his opponent.
Williams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Buxley trying to control but Williams is having none of it.
Buxley lands a heavy elbow.
Wilson Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Buxley controlling from the full mount.
Williams sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Buxley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Buxley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Buxley there.
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buxley pulls his head out easily.
Buxley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Buxley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Buxley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Williams for as long as he can get away with.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buxley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Buxley.
Williams tries for a takedown but Buxley circles away easily
and Buxley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Williams!
Buxley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Buxley lands strikes from half guard.
Buxley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Buxley content to control rather than advance.
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. Buxley connects with a nice short shot to Williams's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buxley wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Buxley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Buxley is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Buxley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Williams with a poor takedown
and Buxley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Buxley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Buxley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Buxley controlling the pace.
Buxley throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bue Buxley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buxley 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bue Buxley!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Jean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Jean has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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138 lbs
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135 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Jean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Georges Rua!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua avoids the body shot from Jean.
Jean misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jean misses with a double jab.
Jean looks to land a combination but Rua avoids it well.
Jean throws a right hand that Rua ducks under and follows up with a left that Rua also avoids with ease.
Jean looks to land a combination but Rua avoids it well.
Jean gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jean had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rua defends it easily.
Jean looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rua loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rua drops back looking for a leg! Jean is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jean manages to kick Rua off! Rua jumps back into Jean's guard.
Jean keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean looking to control.
Rua has gone for a leg lock! Jean slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rua's guard.
Rua had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jean defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rua can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rua escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jean gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jean makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rua looks gassed!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jean sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rua's guard.
Rua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jean pulls his head out easily.
Rua is not content to let Jean control the position.
Jean 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.
Rua has hold of Jean's hands but Jean slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jean drops an elbow to the side of Rua's head.
Rua is staying active underneath Jean, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jean passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rua!
Jean has hold of Rua's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rua manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jean looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rua has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Jean's lack of action.
Jean is trying to work for a kimura but Rua is defending well.
Jean seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Rua is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Billy Jean!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between American Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Antonio Nogueira enters the cage!
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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, American Saint!
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, Antonio Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira feints and as Saint raises his hands in defense, Nogueira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Saint wants to stand and escape but Nogueira is having none of it.
Nogueira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nogueira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saint on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saint tries to get out of the position.
Nogueira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saint wants to get back to his feet but Nogueira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Saint is looking to stand up but Nogueira isn't so interested in that idea.
Saint is looking to stand back up but Nogueira counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Saint.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saint with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Saint wants to get back to his feet.
Nogueira looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saint with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Saint wants to get back to his feet.
Saint trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Saint manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nogueira has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint punishes Nogueira's body with a nice straight punch.
Saint throws an overhand right that lands on Nogueira's shoulder, as Nogueira tries to avoid the shot.
Nogueira misses with a takedown attempt - Saint sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
American Saint is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nogueira dives in and grabs Saint's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saint pushes down on Nogueira's head and hops out.
American Saint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Nogueira.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira shoots in but Saint avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saint moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Antonio Nogueira has been cut.
Nogueira looks gassed!
Saint scores with a nice right hand.
Nogueira shoots in and drives through. Saint sprawls well.
Nogueira staying out of range there.
Saint thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira shoots in for a double leg but Saint sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saint as he jumps to the side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saint.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nogueira staying out of range there.
Saint misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
American Saint dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Nogueira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Saint.
Saint stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saint wants it to stay on the feet.
Saint displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nogueira.
Nice takedown defense from Saint. No joy for Nogueira on that attempt.
American Saint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Nogueira.
A jab from Saint misses.
Nogueira is breathing heavily.
Nogueira slips under a jab from Saint.
Antonio Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Nogueira.
Nogueira takes one on the button.
Nogueira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saint keeps the fight on the outside.
Nogueira defending well as Saint loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Nogueira is out on his feet! Saint sets himself and nearly takes Nogueira's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). American Saint!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincenzo Calliente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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172 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincenzo Calliente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Daley!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Calliente is out of range and Daley settles back down.
Daley throws a right and a left that Calliente avoids nicely.
Calliente drives through and clinches with Daley against the cage.
Daley trying to stall but Calliente improves his position.
Daley wants to get back to striking at distance but Calliente won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Daley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calliente fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daley avoids it really well and circles away.
Daley tries to keep at a distance but Calliente has taken the fight into the clinch.
Calliente's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calliente misses with a series of wild punches.
Daley tries to clinch up.
Calliente clinches.
Calliente is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee calls for Daley to work.
Daley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Calliente.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincenzo Calliente. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calliente jumps into guard, dragging Daley to the mat.
Daley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Daley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Calliente is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley wants to stand and escape but instead Calliente has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Calliente slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Daley is not content to let Calliente control the position.
Daley is trying to buck Calliente off.
Calliente advances to mount.
Calliente fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calliente pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Calliente lands a big elbow.
Daley wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Calliente lands a heavy elbow.
Daley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Daley is rocked!
Daley is trying to stand.
Daley is still in real trouble! Can Calliente finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daley looks gassed!
Calliente working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calliente lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Calliente 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.
A big strike lands for Calliente! That's really hurt Daley and he's turned his back - Calliente keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Calliente Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincenzo Calliente!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Sterns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Hunt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ed Sterns's chin.
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155 lbs
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157 lbs
7 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ed Sterns!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sterns fails with the takedown.
Sterns misses the shot to the body.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Sterns circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sterns.
Sterns swinging wilding here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterns is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunt.
Sterns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Sterns.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Sterns misses with a two punch combination.
Hunt moves into the clinch.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sterns up against the cage.
Sterns misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Sterns is controlling him.
Sterns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sterns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sterns takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sterns looking for a takedown.
Mike Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Sterns.
Sterns lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sterns misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sterns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sterns. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Sterns circles away.
Sterns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunt counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sterns.
A shot in the inside from Sterns.
Hunt is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to slow down the pace here.
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Hunt scores with a four punch combination!
Sterns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sterns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sterns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sterns tries to clinch up
and Hunt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hunt.
Sterns misses with a punch on the inside.
Sterns on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sterns drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hunt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Sterns.
Sterns throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sterns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sterns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sterns misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hunt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Sterns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt tries to clinch but Sterns is having none of it.
Sterns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Sterns.
Sterns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mike Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterns throws a leg kick
and Hunt counters by clinching up.
Sterns throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Sterns digs a right hand underneath Hunt's ribcage. Hunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hunt is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Hunt.
Sterns is breathing heavily.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sterns takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sterns shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunt defends it nicely.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sterns looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sterns throws a lazy head kick
and Hunt counters with an outside leg kick.
Sterns throws a combination that misses
and Hunt counters with a three punch combo that has Sterns backing up. Sterns nods at Hunt to acknowledge the strikes.
Sterns misses with a hook. Hunt ducked under it nicely.
Hunt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hunt lands a shot to the body.
Sterns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hunt obliges.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt tries to clinch but Sterns moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Hunt scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Sterns circles away.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sterns counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sterns.
Sterns prevents Hunt from getting back to his feet.
Sterns tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sterns thows a big elbow that misses.
Sterns trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterns keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet but Sterns is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hunt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sterns shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hunt dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hunt tries to clinch but Sterns moves out of range.
Hunt misses with a series of wild punches.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sterns circles away quickly and effectively.
Sterns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hunt counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterns lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt is pushing Sterns up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hunt scores a nice knee to the body.
Sterns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt breaks the clinch.
Hunt with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
Sterns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hunt counters with a left to the body.
Hunt tries to clinch up.
Hunt cracks Sterns with a good jab.
A big left from Sterns misses.
Sterns misses with a kick to the body
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Sterns throws a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Sterns circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sterns.
Hunt lands with a shot to the body.
Hunt darts in trying to clinch
and Sterns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sterns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hunt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sterns throws a leg kick
and Hunt counters with a three punch combo that has Sterns backing up. Sterns nods at Hunt to acknowledge the strikes.
Hunt works over Sterns's head and body with a nice combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hunt slows down the pace here.
Hunt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ed Sterns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sterns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Mike Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sterns needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
Sterns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a series of strikes. Sterns will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sterns is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sterns throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunt instigates a clinch.
Hunt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Sterns.
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Hunt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Sterns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hunt clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hunt tries to clinch but Sterns moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sterns misses with a takedown
and Hunt counters with a left and a right that stings Sterns.
Hunt tests Sterns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterns throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Sterns fails with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a right hand to the body.
Sterns is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Sterns's body.
Hunt looks to land a combination but Sterns avoids it well.
Sterns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sterns fails with the takedown
and Hunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mike Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Sterns.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Sterns is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Hunt misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sterns falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Hunt counter with a right hand.
Hunt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sterns backs up against the cage.
Sterns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hunt.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt wants to clinch.
Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Hunt.
Sterns is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Sterns swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Sterns seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sterns. Sterns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sterns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sterns closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sterns lands in his opponent's guard.
Sterns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sterns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sterns stops Hunt from standing up.
Sterns throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sterns on the ground.
Sterns throws a strike but Hunt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hunt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hunt wanted to stand there but Sterns had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hunt had his way with Ed Sterns in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sterns throws out the jab.
Sterns tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hunt counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sterns.
Sterns throws a combination that misses
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hunt counters with a three punch combo that has Sterns backing up. Sterns nods at Hunt to acknowledge the strikes.
Sterns is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Sterns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Sterns thows a body shot but no joy.
Ed Sterns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Sterns misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Hunt misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hunt!
Sterns keeps the fight on the outside.
Sterns has his takedown stuffed
and Hunt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hunt.
Sterns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sterns has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mike Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Sterns.
Hunt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hunt breaks the clinch.
Hunt wants to clinch but Sterns slips to the side
and Sterns counters with a nice body kick.
Hunt is looking to wear down Sterns with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sterns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunt is looking to clinch.
Sterns throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick by Sterns misses
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Sterns avoids a punch combination nicely.
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.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Mike Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Sterns misses
and Hunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt misses with a double jab.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sterns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sterns misses with the body kick
and Hunt counters with a right hand to the body.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sterns circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hunt, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:44
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hunt!
Mike Hunt retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Goran Matic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley has chosen Get Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. John Riley will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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179 lbs
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Goran Matic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Riley!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riley misses with a straight left.
Riley avoids the head kick by Matic.
Matic keeps the fight on the outside.
Left hook, right uppercut from Riley.
Riley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matic.
Matic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Riley.
Riley blocks a head kick by Matic.
Riley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goran Matic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riley scores with a jab to the head.
Matic throws a sloppy head kick and Riley moves out of range easily.
Riley tries to clinch up.
Riley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Riley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Riley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Matic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matic misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Riley misses with a wild combination.
Riley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Riley with a hook.
Riley tries to clinch but Matic is having none of it.
Riley checks a leg kick.
Matic ducks right into an uppercut from Riley.
Matic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matic tries to keep at a distance but Riley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Riley throws a head punch that misses.
Matic has Riley pressed against the cage.
Riley is looking to control Matic's arms but Matic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Riley has his back to the cage.
Riley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Riley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Riley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Riley managing to block the knees to the body from Matic.
Riley throws a punch but it's blocked by Matic.
Riley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matic is trying to drag Riley to the mat but Riley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Matic taking a breather.
Matic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matic can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goran Matic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley taking a breather.
Matic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riley.
Matic misses with a knee to the head.
Matic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riley is defending well for now.
Riley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matic is keeping busy.
Matic is trying to maintain a safe position but Riley gets an underhook and turns Matic into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riley. Matic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matic is breathing heavily.
Matic tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley throws a series of punches but Matic avoids them all with ease.
Riley stalks Matic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matic's face. Matic staggers backwards, shaken.
Riley stalks Matic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matic's face. Matic staggers backwards, shaken.
Matic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Riley checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Riley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Matic ducks right into an uppercut from Riley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley tries to clinch up but Matic circles away and keeps his distance.
Riley has managed to clinch.
Riley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Riley stuns Matic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Riley is looking to clinch.
Matic throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley has Matic up against the cage in a clinch.
Matic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Riley blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riley.
A shot in the inside from Riley.
Riley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matic.
Riley misses with some punches.
Matic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riley working hard to break the clinch.
Riley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matic working Riley over with knees to the body.
Riley is pressed up against the cage. Matic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Riley down to the mat. Riley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Riley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riley stalks Matic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Matic's face. Matic staggers backwards, shaken.
Riley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Riley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Matic throws a head kick but Riley moves out of range.
Riley digs a good body shot into Matic's ribs.
Goran Matic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riley clinches with his opponent.
Matic avoiding damage as Riley throws knees to the body.
Riley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Riley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riley.
Riley creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Matic can't get the takedown.
Matic missing with knees to the body.
Riley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matic looking to slow down the pace here.
Riley working aggressively here.
Riley tries to break free but Matic pushes him back against the cage.
Matic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Riley's efforts to push away.
Riley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matics head.
Riley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Riley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Riley, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matic misses with a kick to the body.
Riley thuds a left hand into Matic's body.
Matic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Matic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Riley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matic misses with a leg kick.
Riley scores with a shot to the body.
Riley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matic misses with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Riley.
Matic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matic manages to avoid it.
Matic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riley scores with a body shot.
Matic lands a head kick. Riley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to de liver by Riley. Beautiful body shot.
Riley throws a series of punches but Matic moves out of range.
Riley lands the left hand.
Riley lands with a right hand.
John Riley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matic throws a solid leg kick but Riley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matic.
Riley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Riley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riley lands a with a good body shot.
Jab from Riley.
Matic wants to slow Riley down by chopping away at his legs.
Riley lands a two punch combo.
Matic is rocked!
Riley lands a hook that stumbles Matic back into the cage. Riley follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Matic to the canvas! Riley pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Matic has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Riley!
John Riley is the new welterweight champion!
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