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EMMA 3: Albrect vs. Zavala PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phill Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Hellwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy comes to the cage accompanied by Chicken. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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279 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phill Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Hellwig!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hellwig fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hellwig doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Hellwig is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Hellwig misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hellwig!
Hellwig blocks a head kick by Murphy.
Hellwig is looking to clinch.
Murphy rushes Hellwig and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy pulls Hellwig into guard.
Hellwig looking to pass the guard.
Hellwig working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hellwig lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Murphy is looking for a triangle but Hellwig pushes his legs off easily.
Murphy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellwig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hellwig.
Hellwig preventing the sweep.
Murphy wants to stand up but Hellwig is controlling him.
Hellwig trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Murphy pulls Hellwig in close to his closed guard and prevents Hellwig from doing any damage or advancing position.
Murphy is trying to keep Hellwig in close.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hellwig swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Hellwig avoids it well.
Hellwig moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murphy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hellwig to the mat! Hellwig manages to get full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hellwig can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Hellwig.
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hellwig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hellwig should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hellwig trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hellwig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy won't allow Hellwig to sweep him here.
Murphy wants to stand but Hellwig has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hellwig counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Hellwig does it's job there.
Hellwig tries to clinch up
so Murphy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hellwig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hellwig trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Hellwig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murphy controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Hellwig 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.
Hellwig lands a lovely overhand right.
Hellwig thows a body shot but no joy.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hellwig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hellwig clinches.
Murphy digs a right hand into Hellwig's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hellwig's gas tank.
Hellwig is looking to control Murphy's arms but Murphy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hellwig has his back to the cage.
Hellwig misses with a punch on the inside.
Hellwig is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Hellwig checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hellwig defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murphy misses with a shot to the body
and Hellwig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murphy counters with a shoot takedown. Hellwig fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Hellwig keeps moving.
Hellwig trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Hellwig wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murphy controls the pace.
Murphy won't allow Hellwig to sweep him here.
Murphy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hellwig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hellwig not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Murphy throws a head kick but Hellwig moves out of range.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Hellwig circles away.
Hellwig tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Hellwig fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hellwig counters with a left to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hellwig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hellwig tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Hellwig closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Murphy is not content to let Hellwig control the position.
Hellwig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hellwig is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig is pressing down on Murphy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murphy is holding on for now.
Hellwig 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.
Hellwig is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy trying to control from the bottom.
Hellwig wants to free his trapped foot but Murphy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Murphy tries to roll over but Hellwig keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jim Hellwig will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hellwig doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Murphy throws a combination that misses
and Hellwig counters with a takedown into side control.
Hellwig grinds an elbow into Murphy's temple.
Hellwig tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hellwig has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Murphy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hellwig seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hellwig trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy has hold of Hellwig's hands but Hellwig slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellwig is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Murphy reverses the position - he's now on top in Hellwig's guard.
Murphy content to stall in guard here.
Hellwig is trying to keep Murphy in close.
Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Hellwig wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy wants to get up but he can't break Hellwig's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hellwig tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy stands up and waves to Hellwig to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig wants to clinch.
Murphy throws a low kick, looking for Hellwig's leg but Hellwig calmly moves out of range.
Murphy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hellwig counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jim Hellwig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phill Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hellwig doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Hellwig lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hellwig with a nice cross.
Hellwig fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hellwig is looking to clinch.
Hellwig is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig tries to clinch up.
Hellwig pushes Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Hellwig avoiding damage.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Hellwig holds him up against the cage and eventually Murphy drops back down to his feet.
Hellwig wants to stall.
Phill Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hellwig is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murphy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Hellwig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hellwig winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Hellwig!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Hebert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hebert has chosen Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Joe Hebert enters the cage!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Hebert!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hebert looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Banks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hebert is looking for a triangle but Banks pushes his legs off easily.
Banks forces his way into half guard.
Banks works his foot free and advances to mount.
Banks cracks Hebert with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Banks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hebert?
Banks is landing with some decent strikes but Hebert is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hebert taking shots to the head.
Banks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks cracks Hebert with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Banks 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.
Hebert is looking to get to half guard.
Banks dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Banks cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hebert in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Banks looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Banks connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Banks controlling the pace for now.
Hebert taking shots to the head.
Hebert is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks cracks Hebert with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Banks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marion Bowers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and przemas michal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bowers might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to What's My Name. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marion Bowers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, przemas michal!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowers keeps the fight on the outside.
Bowers looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from michal, right into the meat.
Bowers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
michal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
michal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bowers is out of range.
Bowers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows michal to score an easy takedown into full guard.
michal stands and steps away. Bowers gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
michal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
michal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
michal wants to clinch.
michal gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
michal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no michal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
michal working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
michal decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bowers to his feet.
przemas michal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Excellent takedown into side control there by michal.
Bowers parries the strikes from michal easily there. michal is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bowers to escape.
Bowers tries to bench press michal off him but michal keeps the position.
michal stands up.
Bowers checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowers tries to clinch but michal is having none of it.
Bowers shoots in for a takedown but michal shows good takedown defense.
Bowers blocks a head kick by michal.
michal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bowers napping and manages to drive through into side control!
michal looks up at the clock and then as Bowers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, michal smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
michal is trying to get an arm triangle but Bowers is defending well.
michal stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowers wants to clinch but michal slips to the side
and michal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by michal.
michal throwing strikes from guard but Bowers blocks nicely.
michal trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
michal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bowers, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
przemas michal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bowers wants to clinch.
Bowers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
michal lands a nice shot to the body.
michal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bowers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
michal throws a leg kick but Bowers moved away.
A solid body kick from michal.
Good work by Bowers as he checks the leg kick.
Marion Bowers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from michal misses.
Bowers with a lazy takedown attempt
and michal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
michal decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
michal feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bowers's calf.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from michal does no damage.
A leg kick checked by Bowers.
Bowers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and michal counters with a shoot takedown. Bowers fights it but they end up in guard.
michal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
michal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bowers, up you get!
michal drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
michal thows a big elbow that misses.
michal stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
michal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
michal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bowers was well out of range. Poor timing from michal.
Bowers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but michal avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marion Bowers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
michal will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
michal is looking to land body kicks.
No joy there for michal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bowers moves into the clinch successfully.
Bowers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bowers manages to break the clinch.
michal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
michal seems to be working for a kimura but Bowers defends the submission attempt.
Bowers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for michal on the ground.
michal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
michal is keen to just control but Bowers is a slippery customer.
przemas michal has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like michal is going to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
michal is stalling here. Bowers is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! michal seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bowers has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on michal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
michal tries to buck Bowers off but Bowers is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
michal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bowers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bowers misses with a takedown
and michal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
michal gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
przemas michal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
michal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
michal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
michal postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bowers to stand up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from michal lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bowers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bowers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
michal is looking to chop away at Bowers's legs.
Bowers shoots in looking for a takedown. michal tries to sprawl out of it but Bowers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. michal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bowers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and michal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
michal trying to mount his opponent but Bowers defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
michal trying to control the action but Bowers is working from the bottom.
michal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
michal wants to pass the guard but Bowers is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
michal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bowers keeps working.
michal works his way into full mount!
michal throws some wild stikes that Bowers manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by michal there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bowers wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by michal.
michal looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bowers is squirming around, avoiding michal's attempts to control the action.
michal looking for a guillotine from mount but Bowers is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
przemas michal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got michal winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... przemas michal!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Baby Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. target=blank>tunak tunak tun kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baby Angel!
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, Connor Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon swats away the attempt to clinch by Angel.
Angel leaves Gordon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Angel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gordon moves away.
Angel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Angel wants it to stay on the feet.
Gordon keeps the fight on the outside.
Angel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Angel sizes up Gordon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Angel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gordon won't allow Angel to sweep him here.
Angel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Angel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Angel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Angel is trying to control the position but Gordon postures up.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gordon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gordon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Angel, who protects the arm well.
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.
Gordon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gordon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Angel, who protects the arm well.
Gordon taking a break here but Angel is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gordon wants to pass the guard but Angel is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel wants to improve his position but Gordon is controlling well.
Gordon is looking to stall here but Angel recovers full guard.
Gordon advances position into side control!
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.
Gordon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Angel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gordon looks gassed!
Gordon working away.
Gordon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Angel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gordon controlling from side mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Gordon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Angel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Angel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Angel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left and a right from Angel both land. Nice combination.
Angel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Angel.
Angel just misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Angel fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Angel misses.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Angel misses.
Angel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gordon in his tracks.
Angel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gordon.
Angel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Angel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gordon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Angel.
Gordon shoots in for a double leg but Angel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Angel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gordon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Angel's guard.
Gordon looking to sit in guard and control but Angel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gordon wants to sweep here but Angel controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angel trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom.
Gordon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Angel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Angel throws a big right hand that misses.
Angel being controlled here momentarily.
Angel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Angel tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordon is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Angel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Angel defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Angel looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Angel misses with a combination
and Gordon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Angel!
Angel is working to get back to half guard.
Angel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gordon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Angel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gordon.
Angel won't allow Gordon to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Angel keeps working.
Angel is pressing down on Gordon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gordon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Baby Angel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Angel looks for the body kick but Gordon saw that one coming.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Angel.
Baby Angel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angel stalks Gordon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gordon's face. Gordon staggers backwards, shaken.
Angel looks to clinch
and Gordon counters with a shoot takedown. Angel fights it but they end up in guard.
Gordon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gordon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gordon throws a strike but Angel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gordon trying to keep a closed guard but Angel is proving a slippery customer.
Angel wants to control from the top but Gordon keeps moving.
Gordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Angel throwing strikes from guard but Gordon blocks nicely.
Angel postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Angel works over Gordon's head and body with a nice combination.
Baby Angel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Angel rushes Gordon and presses him up against the cage.
Gordon has Angel pressed against the cage, preventing Angel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Angel throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon has hold of one of Angel's legs. Angel is fighting the takedown attempt but Gordon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Angel is trying to keep Gordon in close.
Gordon is looking to work some ground and pound but Angel has wrist control.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Angel controls Gordon momentarily but Gordon frees himself.
Gordon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Angel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel working a defensive guard here.
Connor Gordon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Angel keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Angel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Angel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gordon counters with a single leg into guard. Angel didn't expect that.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Angel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon trying to control but Angel is working from the bottom.
Angel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gordon is pushing down on Angel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Angel is fighting to maintain full guard but Gordon has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Gordon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gordon 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor Gordon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Kong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Robson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Kong!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Kong tries to bum rush Robson with a series of wild strikes but Robson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kong tries a head kick but it misses.
Kong fakes the leg kick and cracks Robson in the body.
Robson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kong.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick and Robson moves out of range easily.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robson tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it.
Robson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kong throws a solid leg kick but Robson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws a head kick that misses.
Robson has managed to clinch.
Robson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kong up against the cage.
Kong takes a shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Robson.
Kong can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Robson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Robson obliges.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Robson is controlling him.
Kong tries to break free but Robson pushes him back against the cage.
Kong letting Robson take a breather here.
Robson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Kong wants to break free but Robson has control.
Robson working Kong over with knees to the body.
Kong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kongs head.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Robson is controlling him.
Come on Robson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kong can't break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Robson obliges.
Kong tries to break free but Robson pushes him back against the cage.
Robson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Robson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kong's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from Robson.
Kong takes an elbow to the temple.
Robson slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Kong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Robson has him pressed against the cage.
Robson misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Kong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robson tries a knee to the head but Kong blocks it.
Robson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kong working hard to break the clinch.
Kong tries to circle away but Robson has him pinned against the cage.
Robson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Robson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kong looks gassed!
Robson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robson has Kong pressed against the cage.
Kong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robson slows down the pace here.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to break free but Robson has control.
Kong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Robson prevents Kong from breaking the clinch.
Robson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kong is trying to maintain a safe position but Robson gets an underhook and turns Kong into the cage.
Robson misses with a knee to the head.
Robson lands a knee to the body.
Kong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Robson has Kong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kong wants to get back to striking at distance but Robson won't allow it.
Robson has Kong pressed against the cage, preventing Kong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kong.
Kong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robson stalling in the clinch.
Robson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kong's efforts to push away.
A knee to the head by Robson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robson taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sam Robson.
Robson clinches up against the cage.
Robson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Robson scores with a knee to the head.
Come on Robson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Robson looking to throw knees to the head but Kong is blocking nicely.
Kong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robson keeps control of Kong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong tries to break free but Robson pushes him back against the cage.
Kong is trying to force a seperation but Robson has the dominant position.
Robson has Kong pushed against the cage.
Kong tries to circle away but Robson has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Robson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kong throws a right and a left that Robson avoids nicely.
Kong tries to keep at a distance but Robson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Robson stalling the fight.
Kong tries to break free but Robson pushes him back against the cage.
Kong working aggressively here.
Robson crunches a lovely knee into Kong's ribcage.
Robson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kong's efforts to push away.
Robson taking a breather.
Robson tries a knee to the head but Kong blocks it.
A knee to the head by Robson.
Knees to the body from Robson.
Robson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Robson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Robson is controlling him.
Robson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong wants to get back to striking at distance but Robson won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Robson.
Kong takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Robson.
Kong has had enough of the clinch but Robson keeps him there for the moment.
Robson keeps control of Kong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kong breaks the clinch.
Robson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kong.
Kong keeps the fight on the outside.
Robson clinches with his opponent.
Robson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kong's efforts to push away.
Kong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robson has him pressed against the cage.
Robson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Robson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Robson crunches a lovely knee into Kong's ribcage.
Robson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kong tries to break the clinch but Robson is controlling the position.
Robson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Robson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kong tries to break the clinch but Robson is controlling the position.
Kong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robson crunches a lovely knee into Kong's ribcage.
Kong letting Robson take a breather here.
Robson has Kong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Robson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Robson has him pressed against the cage.
Robson lands a knee to the body.
Robson throws a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kong wants to break free but Robson has control.
Robson lands with a light punch inside.
Kong tries to break the clinch but Robson is controlling the position.
Robson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kong's efforts to push away.
Knees in the clinch landing for Robson.
Robson lands an elbow that stopped Kong in his tracks for a moment.
Robson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robson stalling against the cage.
Kong tries to break free but Robson pushes him back against the cage.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Robson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kong's efforts to push away.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Robson obliges.
Robson effectively controlling the action here.
Robson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Robson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Robson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Robson scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Robson.
Robson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kong up against the cage.
Robson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kong is trying to force a seperation but Robson has the dominant position.
Robson controlling the action here for a moment.
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.
Kong is looking to break free of the clinch but Robson has double underhooks.
Robson stalling.
Kong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Robson.
Robson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kong's efforts to push away.
Robson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sam Robson.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Kong misses.
Robson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Robson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kong blocks it with crossed arms.
Robson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kong's efforts to push away.
Kong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Robson dominated that second round.
That's time! Robson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Robson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kong throws a combination that misses
and Robson counters by clinching up.
Kong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kong tries to break free but Robson pushes him back against the cage.
Kong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kong wants to break free but Robson has control.
Robson is stalling here.
Robson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Kong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Kong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robson effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong tries to break the clinch but Robson is controlling the position.
Kong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robson lands a knee to the head.
Robson lands a nice knee to the body.
Robson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kong's face.
Robson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robson has him pressed against the cage.
Kong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kong up against the cage.
Kong can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sam Robson.
Robson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kong lands a head kick!
Robson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kong is trying to break free.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robson.
Sam Robson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Robson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robson slows down the pace here.
King Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson scores a nice knee to the body.
Robson keeps control of Kong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A frustrated look appears on Kong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kong avoids a wild elbow strike from Robson.
Kong dodges an elbow strike from Robson.
Kong working hard to break the clinch.
Robson has Kong pushed against the cage.
Kong avoids a wild elbow strike from Robson.
Kong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Robson leaning against his opponent.
Kong breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kong.
Sam Robson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong misses with a combination
and Robson moves into the clinch.
Kong can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Robson.
Robson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Robson with a knee to the head.
Robson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Robson.
Robson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice elbow from Robson.
Robson lands a nice elbow.
Robson tries a knee to the head but Kong blocks it.
Robson lands with a right to the head.
Robson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kong wants to get back to striking at distance but Robson won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kong tries to break free but Robson pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Robson.
Robson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Robson is controlling him.
Robson lands with a short shot to the head.
Kong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kong tries to break free but Robson pushes him back against the cage.
Robson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kong won't want to take too many of those.
Robson stalling against the cage.
Kong tries to break the clinch but Robson is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robson blocks an elbow strike from Kong.
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Robson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Robson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Robson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Puyol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puyol comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman- Metallica. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergio Puyol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Silva!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva wants to clinch up but Puyol keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Puyol sees coming a mile off.
Puyol fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Puyol persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Puyol stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Puyol wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Puyol is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Puyol.
Puyol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
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.
Silva wants to clinch up but Puyol keeps it at a distance.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Puyol steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Puyol gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Puyol is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Puyol has hold of one of Silva's legs. Silva is fighting the takedown attempt but Puyol gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Puyol 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.
Puyol might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puyol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva wants to sweep here but Puyol controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puyol can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Puyol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Puyol postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Puyol counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Puyol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Puyol's guard.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Puyol gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Puyol trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Puyol stops Silva from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Silva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Puyol is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to sweep here but Puyol controlling him for the moment.
Puyol trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Puyol wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Puyol 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.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Puyol pushes his legs off easily.
Silva trying to control the position.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Puyol dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva tries to clinch but Puyol moves away
and Puyol counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Puyol has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Puyol is keeping the position.
Silva is pushing down on Puyol's leg trying to pass to half guard. Puyol is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Puyol!
Silva punching from mount but Puyol doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sergio Puyol overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puyol has given up his back. Will we see Silva going for some submissions?
Silva is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Silva doesn't have the hooks in and Puyol manages to turn into his guard.
Puyol trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Puyol throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Puyol postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Puyol trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Puyol!
Poor strikes thrown by Silva there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Puyol manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Silva trying to control from Puyol's half guard. Puyol has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva working away.
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Puyol is looking to reverse the position.
Silva looking to control but instead Puyol has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Puyol defends it.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Puyol is working away.
Puyol tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puyol is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sergio Puyol will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Puyol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Puyol counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Puyol is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Puyol is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puyol is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva tries to get to full guard but Puyol has control of the leg.
Puyol is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puyol is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Puyol is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puyol.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Puyol counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Puyol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Puyol sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Silva wants to improve his position but Puyol is controlling well.
Puyol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Puyol is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Puyol wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Puyol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva gets back to full guard.
Puyol is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Puyol shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sergio Puyol is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Puyol takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Silva regains half guard.
Silva manages to get to full guard.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Puyol!
Brandon Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva with shots to the head and body - Puyol looks very uncomfortable down there.
Puyol manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Puyol is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Puyol avoid being mounted?
Silva working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Puyol's thigh. Puyol counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Silva drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Puyol manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Silva has Puyol in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergio Puyol showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Puyol 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergio Puyol!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Sambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Sambo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Sambo!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Souza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
A nice elbow there by Souza.
Sambo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Souza wants to control the pace but Sambo is squirming around nicely.
Sambo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Souza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Souza has hold of Sambo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sambo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Souza looking for a guillotine from mount but Sambo is having none of it.
Souza swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sambo is now in Souza's guard. A big mistake from Souza there, giving up the dominant position!
Souza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sambo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sambo wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
Sambo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sambo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sambo defends it easily.
Sambo passes into half guard.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Sambo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Souza doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sambo.
Sambo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Souza defend it? Sambo steps over the head and cranks it - Souza is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sambo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Sambo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bonesteel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gota Yo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonesteel comes to the cage accompanied by Battery. Yo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pass Out. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight 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, Charles Bonesteel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gota Yo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bonesteel's sensitive parts.
Bonesteel slips a jab and a cross from Yo.
Yo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yo lands with an uppercut that bounces Bonesteel off the cage and back into rage.
Bonesteel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yo throws a chopping leg kick but Bonesteel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice body kick from Yo.
An inside leg kick lands from Yo.
Bonesteel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yo tries to break the clinch but Bonesteel is controlling the position.
Bonesteel jumps guard but Yo stands there with Bonesteel around his waist. Bonesteel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yo breaks the clinch.
Yo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bonesteel.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bonesteel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bonesteel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yo throws a series of punches but Bonesteel avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yo thumps Bonesteel with a low kick.
Yo throws a sloppy head kick and Bonesteel moves out of range easily.
Bonesteel slips a jab and a cross from Yo.
Yo looks gassed!
Yo misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Yo.
Yo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bonesteel throws a series of strikes that have Yo backpedaling.
Bonesteel rushes Yo and presses him up against the cage.
Bonesteel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bonesteel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yo smiles and moves away.
Bonesteel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yo misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yo misses with a low kick.
Bonesteel works over Yo's head and body with a nice combination.
Yo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonesteel has closed the distance and engaged Yo in a clinch.
Yo is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonesteel finish him?
Bonesteel manages to pull guard.
Yo seems to have recovered his senses.
Yo wants to stand but Bonesteel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Yo stopping the sweep attempt from Bonesteel.
Yo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bonesteel is looking to stand up but Yo isn't so interested in that idea.
Bonesteel has a closed guard, preventing Yo from standing up.
Bonesteel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yo is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bonesteel is looking for a triangle but Yo pushes his legs off easily.
Yo gets to his feet - Bonesteel follows without any prompting.
Yo throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonesteel.
Yo throws a sloppy body shot
and Bonesteel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonesteel thows a body shot but no joy.
Yo misses with a series of wild punches.
Yo misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yo scoring well with a low kick there.
Yo throws a right and a left that Bonesteel avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Yo.
Yo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bonesteel is out of range and Yo settles back down.
Yo misses with a combination
and Bonesteel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bonesteel looks to land a combination but Yo avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yo misses with a double jab
and Bonesteel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yo thinking.
Yo tries a low kick but Bonesteel avoids it.
Bonesteel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Charles Bonesteel will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bonesteel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bonesteel.
Yo throws a leg kick but Bonesteel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yo throws a head kick but Bonesteel moves out of range.
No joy there for Bonesteel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yo.
Bonesteel throws a series of strikes that have Yo backpedaling.
Bonesteel throws a combination. Yo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bonesteel connects with a right hand. Yo shakes it off.
Yo tries to work over Bonesteel's front leg with a kick but Bonesteel checks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonesteel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yo.
Bonesteel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bonesteel counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonesteel moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yo as Bonesteel tries to tie him up.
Yo has had enough of the clinch but Bonesteel keeps him there for the moment.
Bonesteel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bonesteel tries to clinch there but Yo circles away.
Yo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Bonesteel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bonesteel.
Yo wants to break free but Bonesteel has control.
Yo manages to break the clinch.
Yo dodges the punch combination from Bonesteel.
Yo looks to land a combination but Bonesteel avoids it well.
Yo misses with a double jab
and Bonesteel counters by moving into the clinch.
Yo working hard to break the clinch.
Yo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bonesteel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonesteel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yo misses with a combination
and Bonesteel counters with a three punch combo that has Yo backing up. Yo nods at Bonesteel to acknowledge the strikes.
Yo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bonesteel is looking to wear down Yo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yo misses the body punch
and Bonesteel counters with a left to the body.
Charles Bonesteel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonesteel wants to clinch.
Yo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Charles Bonesteel is winning the standup battle so far.
Yo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bonesteel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gota Yo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonesteel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yo throws a sloppy head kick and Bonesteel moves out of range easily.
Yo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bonesteel counters with a straight right hand.
Yo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bonesteel counters with a three punch combo that has Yo backing up. Yo nods at Bonesteel to acknowledge the strikes.
Bonesteel dodges the punch combination from Yo.
Yo misses with a body kick.
Yo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bonesteel counters with a right hand to the body.
Yo takes a swing at Bonesteel's ribcage but misses.
Bonesteel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yo.
Bonesteel scores with a nice right hand.
Yo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bonesteel counters with a series of strikes. Yo will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yo throws a wild body kick that Bonesteel sees coming a mile off.
Yo misses with a wild combination.
Yo misses with a wild combination.
Yo misses with a body kick.
Bonesteel closes the distance and clinches.
Yo breaks the clinch.
Bonesteel lands with a shot to the body.
Yo throws a combination that misses
and Bonesteel counters with a left and a right that stings Yo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonesteel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bonesteel counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bonesteel dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bonesteel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yo can pounce on him.
Yo swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonesteel.
Yo throws a lazy body kick
and Bonesteel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel looking to slow down the pace here.
Yo can't break the clinch.
Bonesteel breaks the clinch.
Yo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yo throws a series of punches but Bonesteel moves out of range.
Yo swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonesteel.
Yo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonesteel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bonesteel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bonesteel is looking to clinch but Yo is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yo 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonesteel swinging wildly here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yo.
Yo misses with a combination
and Bonesteel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yo misses with an uppercut.
Yo tries to bum rush Bonesteel with a series of wild strikes but Bonesteel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bonesteel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bonesteel misses with a series of wild punches.
A right-left combo lands from Yo.
Yo misses with an uppercut. Bonesteel saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bonesteel lands a body shot.
Yo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Yo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bonesteel is out of range and Yo settles back down.
Bonesteel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yo.
Yo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bonesteel cracks a nice hook into Yo's ribs.
Bonesteel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yo throws a hook but Bonesteel blocks it.
Bonesteel swinging wildly here.
Yo scores with a one two! Bonesteel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bonesteel lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonesteel moves out of range as Yo strikes.
Yo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bonesteel counters with a one-two to the body.
Yo tried to score with a low kick but Bonesteel checks it.
Yo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bonesteel counters with a left to the body.
Bonesteel dodges the punch combination from Yo.
Bonesteel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bonesteel misses with a series of wild punches.
Bonesteel is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bonesteel avoids the head kick by Yo.
Yo keeps the fight on the outside.
Yo tries to land a leg kick but Bonesteel saw it coming and moves away.
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.
Yo cracks the inside of Bonesteel's front leg.
Bonesteel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bonesteel counters with a series of strikes. Yo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bonesteel checks a leg kick.
Yo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bonesteel counters with a left to the body.
Yo slips a jab and a cross from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bonesteel counters with a left and a right that stings Yo.
Yo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bonesteel counters with a nice body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonesteel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bonesteel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yo throws a leg kick
and Bonesteel counters with a one-two to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yo, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bonesteel clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yo looks to land a combination but Bonesteel avoids it well.
Yo misses with a series of wild punches.
Yo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yo throws a solid leg kick but Bonesteel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yo.
Yo motions for Bonesteel to come forward. Yo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bonesteel lands with an overhand left.
Bonesteel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel clinches with his opponent.
Bonesteel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonesteel checks a low kick from Yo.
Bonesteel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonesteel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonesteel lands with a nice combination. Yo backs away looking to recover.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Yo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bonesteel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bonesteel works Yo's body with a nice hook.
Yo throws a combination that misses
and Bonesteel counters with a three punch combo that has Yo backing up. Yo nods at Bonesteel to acknowledge the strikes.
Yo swinging wildly here.
Bonesteel slips a jab and a cross from Yo.
Yo tries a head kick but it misses.
Yo throws a leg kick
and Bonesteel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yo throws a body kick that misses.
Yo is looking to score with low kicks.
A left lands for Yo.
Bonesteel rushes Yo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yo wants to break free but Bonesteel has control.
Yo wants to get back to striking at distance but Bonesteel won't allow it.
Bonesteel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bonesteel is looking to break free of the clinch but Yo has double underhooks.
Bonesteel connects with a knee to the head.
Yo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yo is looking to break free of the clinch but Bonesteel has double underhooks.
Yo breaks from the clinch.
Bonesteel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yo throws out a leg kick but Bonesteel moves out of range and Yo only half commits.
Yo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bonesteel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yo misses with a combination
and Bonesteel counters with a straight right hand.
Yo slips a jab and a cross from Bonesteel.
Yo misses with a combination
and Bonesteel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo manages to break the clinch.
Yo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonesteel circles away quickly and effectively.
Yo throws a nice looking combination but Bonesteel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bonesteel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bonesteel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bonesteel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonesteel clinches up against the cage.
Bonesteel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yo throws a right and a left that Bonesteel avoids nicely.
That's four 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.
Bonesteel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yo.
Yo looks for the body kick but Bonesteel saw that one coming.
Yo misses with a leg kick.
Yo misses with a leg kick.
Yo throws a leg kick but Bonesteel moved away.
Bonesteel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bonesteel takes one to the chin there.
Yo throws a combination that misses
and Bonesteel counters with a three punch combo that has Yo backing up. Yo nods at Bonesteel to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonesteel circles away quickly and effectively.
Yo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bonesteel tries to clinch up.
Yo looks to throw a body kick
and Bonesteel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bonesteel had his way with Gota Yo in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bonesteel tries to clinch up.
Bonesteel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yo.
Yo throws a leg kick
and Bonesteel counters with a series of strikes. Yo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yo misses with a double jab
and Bonesteel counters with a one-two to the body.
Yo wants to land a leg kick but Bonesteel is out of range.
Yo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonesteel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yo throws a leg kick but Bonesteel moved away.
Yo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yo misses with a combination
and Bonesteel counters with a nice body shot.
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.
Bonesteel wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Yo.
Yo throws a combination that misses
and Bonesteel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bonesteel moves into range and clinches up with Yo.
Bonesteel prevents Yo from breaking the clinch.
Bonesteel prevents Yo from breaking the clinch.
Bonesteel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yo up against the cage.
Yo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Yo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bonesteel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Yo uses from the top position.
Yo gets to his feet. Bonesteel looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A nice leg kick lands there from Yo.
Bonesteel throws a series of punches but Yo moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yo connects with a single shot there.
Yo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yo scoring well with a low kick there.
Yo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonesteel circles away quickly and effectively.
Yo thows a leg kick but Bonesteel checks it
and Bonesteel counters by clinching up.
Yo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yo fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonesteel dodges the punch combination from Yo.
A low kick from Yo misses
and Bonesteel counters with a stiff right hand.
Yo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bonesteel. That did some damage!
Yo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Yo.
Yo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bonesteel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo misses with an uppercut. Bonesteel saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yo.
Bonesteel tries to clinch but Yo moves out of range.
Yo throws the kick towards the body but Bonesteel avoids it.
Yo motions for Bonesteel to come forward. Yo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bonesteel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yo can pounce on him.
Bonesteel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yo's head.
Yo throws a leg kick
and Bonesteel counters with a two punch combo.
Yo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yo throws a leg kick
and Bonesteel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonesteel slips under a jab.
Yo throws a leg kick but Bonesteel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bonesteel misses with a few strikes there.
Yo throws a chopping leg kick but Bonesteel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yo misses with a double jab
and Bonesteel counters with a series of strikes. Yo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bonesteel misses with a series of wild punches.
Yo tries to bum rush Bonesteel with a series of wild strikes but Bonesteel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yo 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.
Yo with a hook.
Charles Bonesteel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bonesteel counters with a left to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonesteel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gota Yo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bonesteel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Bonesteel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bonesteel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Bonesteel!
Charles Bonesteel is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andru Albrecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Zavala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albrecht comes to the cage accompanied by No Sunshine by DMX. On his way into the cage it seems that Andru Albrecht has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Andru Albrecht seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andru Albrecht!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Zavala!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zavala misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Zavala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Albrecht will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Albrecht blocks a head kick by Zavala.
Nice sprawl there from Zavala as Albrecht shoots in.
Albrecht closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zavala did well to prevent Albrecht getting side control.
Albrecht tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zavala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zavala wants to get back to full guard.
Zavala is controlling Albrecht's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Albrecht prevents Zavala from improving his position.
Zavala trying to control but Albrecht postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zavala throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Albrecht seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albrecht knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zavala on the ground.
Zavala throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zavala wants to get back to full guard.
Zavala has one foot on Albrecht's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Albrecht.
Zavala stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andru Albrecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albrecht circles away from the clinch attempt.
Albrecht lands a nice shot that snaps Zavala's head back.
Albrecht looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Albrecht scores a takedown into full mount!
Zavala is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albrecht avoids the attempt from Zavala to control.
Zavala manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zavala landing small, sideways elbows.
Zavala is staying active underneath Albrecht, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zavala is looking to improve his position.
Zavala looks gassed!
Zavala is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albrecht seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zavala flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zavala is looking to control Albrecht's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zavala avoid being mounted?
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Albrecht shoots in for a takedown but Zavala shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zavala tries a head kick but it misses.
Albrecht shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Albrecht is taking a breather. Zavala says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zavala tries to roll over but Albrecht keeps him under control.
Albrecht wants to pass the guard but Zavala is defending well.
Albrecht tries to stand but can't do so whilst Zavala controls his leg.
Zavala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Albrecht pulls his head out easily.
Zavala is trying to get back to full guard.
Albrecht controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andru Albrecht dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zavala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zavala moves in looking to clinch but Albrecht pushes him off.
Albrecht blocks a head kick by Zavala.
Albrecht fails with a takedown attempt.
Albrecht shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zavala pinned against the cage. Zavala gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Albrecht bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zavala gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Albrecht wants to advance to full mount but Zavala doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zavala is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albrecht is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Albrecht won't allow Zavala to sweep him here.
Zavala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Albrecht feints and as Zavala raises his hands in defense, Albrecht changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zavala keeping moving, preventing Albrecht from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zavala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Albrecht trying to control the position from guard on top but Zavala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zavala has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zavala will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Albrecht tries to free his leg and advance position but Zavala is retaining full guard.
Albrecht is working hard here to advance position.
Zavala has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Albrecht tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zavala swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andru Albrecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albrecht shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zavala shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Zavala tries to control but Albrecht wriggling away.
Zavala throwing strikes here but Albrecht is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Albrecht tries to hold on but Zavala postures up.
Zavala wants to control the pace but Albrecht is squirming around nicely.
Zavala controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zavala breaks from Albrecht's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Zavala looking to control but Albrecht is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Albrecht tries to hold on but Zavala postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zavala can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Albrecht is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Zavala will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Albrecht moves out of range of the strikes.
Albrecht fails with a takedown attempt.
Zavala scores with a three punch combo!
Victor Zavala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Albrecht fails with the takedown
and Zavala counters with a nice low kick that buckles Albrecht's knee momentarily.
Albrecht keeps the fight on the outside.
Albrecht tries to keep at a distance but Zavala has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zavala breaks from the clinch.
Albrecht doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zavala counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andru Albrecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zavala.
Zavala lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andru Albrecht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zavala connects with a right hand. Albrecht shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavala is looking to clinch but Albrecht is avoiding it.
Zavala throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Albrecht throws a sloppy head kick
and Zavala counters with a nice low kick that buckles Albrecht's knee momentarily.
Zavala throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Zavala does it's job there.
A punch combination from Zavala misses.
Zavala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Albrecht moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zavala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Albrecht rushes Zavala and presses him up against the cage.
Albrecht has hold of one of Zavala's legs. Zavala is fighting the takedown attempt but Albrecht gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Albrecht got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zavala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Albrecht has managed to get both his arms back between Zavala's legs - danger averted.
Albrecht avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Albrecht stopping the sweep attempt from Zavala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zavala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Albrecht stopping the sweep attempt from Zavala.
Albrecht looking to pass the guard.
Albrecht postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Albrecht stopping the sweep attempt from Zavala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albrecht postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Albrecht closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zavala is looking for a sweep.
Albrecht controls the position from side control.
Zavala is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Albrecht's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zavala misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zavala trying to control from the bottom.
Zavala moves into full guard.
Albrecht wants to control from the top but Zavala keeps moving.
Zavala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Albrecht defends it easily.
Albrecht pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zavala is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Zavala really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Albrecht with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zavala counters with a head kick. That will keep Albrecht thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Albrecht shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zavala manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zavala controls Albrecht momentarily but Albrecht frees himself.
Albrecht trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zavala lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Albrecht!
Zavala wants to control the pace but Albrecht is squirming around nicely.
Zavala fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavala tries to control but Albrecht wriggling away.
Albrecht tries to lock up and control but Zavala gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Albrecht squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Zavala wants to control the pace but Albrecht is squirming around nicely.
Albrecht really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zavala trying to control but Albrecht is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zavala putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zavala can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Albrecht is looking to escape.
Zavala landing punches.
Andru Albrecht overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zavala tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zavala trying to control but Albrecht is having none of it.
Despite being in the dominant position, Victor Zavala just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zavala doesn't manage to clinch there - Albrecht circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Albrecht scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zavala doesn't seem bothered though.
Zavala tries to clinch but Albrecht is having none of it.
Zavala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Albrecht drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zavala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Albrecht tries to free his leg and advance position but Zavala is retaining full guard.
Zavala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Albrecht doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Albrecht manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Albrecht's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Albrecht is fighting to break Zavala's control of his arms but Zavala is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zavala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Andru Albrecht will probably get the nod.
That's time! Albrecht's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zavala misses with a jab, cross combination.
Albrecht shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Albrecht was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zavala tries to lock up and control but Albrecht gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Albrecht working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zavala is working to get back to half guard.
Zavala tries to hold on but Albrecht pushes him away.
Albrecht lands a big elbow.
Albrecht looking to control and managing it successfully.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albrecht prevents Zavala from getting the reversal.
Albrecht takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zavala is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zavala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Albrecht controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Albrecht looking to control but Zavala is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zavala is trying desperately to improve position.
Albrecht is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Zavala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Albrecht takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albrecht tries to control but Zavala wriggling away.
Zavala is looking to get to half guard.
Albrecht controlling his opponent.
Zavala is looking to get to half guard.
Zavala tries to hold on but Albrecht pushes him away.
Zavala is trying to escape the mount.
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.
Albrecht controlling the pace for now.
Zavala tries to hold on but Albrecht postures up.
Albrecht controlling the pace for now.
Albrecht tries to control but Zavala wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee stands the fighters back up. Andru Albrecht just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Horrible takedown by Zavala or perhaps it was just good defense by Albrecht which made him look bad.
Zavala forces Albrecht back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andru Albrecht showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Albrecht has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andru Albrecht!
Andru Albrecht is the new middleweight champion!
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pop
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