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EMMA 4: Gontier vs. Jacobs PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kolt Kannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kolt Kannon!
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, Brett Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kannon throws a solid leg kick but Thomas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kannon.
Thomas checks a low kick from Kannon.
Kannon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kannon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kannon leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Kannon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kolt Kannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Thomas.
A head kick misses from Kannon.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Kannon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kannon but Kannon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kannon sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Thomas to the ground! Kannon dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Brett Thomas has been cut.
Kannon working the ground and pound effectively.
Thomas is rocked!
Kannon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Thomas has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Thomas!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannon is striking but Thomas is not phased and passes to half guard.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but Kannon defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kannon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kannon wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy.
Kannon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kannon gets back to full guard.
Kannon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thomas has passed into half guard!
Kannon is breathing heavily.
Thomas frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kannon is looking to improve his position but Thomas isn't that keen on the idea.
Kannon wants to hold on but Thomas pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kannon tries to lock up and control but Thomas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannon is looking to get to half guard.
Thomas thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kannon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thomas looking to ground and pound but Kannon is blocking nicely.
Kannon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kannon is in a horrible position here. Thomas smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Thomas wants to control the pace but Kannon is squirming around nicely.
Thomas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kannon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kannon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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.
Kannon is not content to let Thomas control the position.
Kannon is trying to control but Thomas manages to pass to mount!
Kannon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kannon tries to hold on but Thomas pushes him away.
Thomas landing punches.
Thomas fails to move to back control.
Thomas avoids the attempt from Kannon to control.
Thomas works his way to his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolt Kannon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brett Thomas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Kannon moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kannon misses the target.
Kannon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kannon as he jumps to the side.
Kannon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thomas will feel that in the morning.
Thomas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kolt Kannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kannon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kannon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kannon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kannon tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kannon throws a head kick that misses
and Thomas finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kannon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannon keeps Thomas at a distance using the push kick.
Thomas tries to clinch but Kannon is having none of it.
Kolt Kannon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kannon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kannon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kannon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kannon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
A swing and a miss from Kannon.
Kannon scores with a leg kick.
Kannon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thomas.
Kannon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kannon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thomas checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas dives in and grabs Kannon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kannon pushes down on Thomas's head and hops out.
Kolt Kannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Thomas.
Kannon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Kannon.
Thomas is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kannon is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Thomas.
Kannon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kannon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thomas counters by clinching up.
Thomas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kannon walks away with a smile on his face. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thomas tries to clinch but Kannon is having none of it.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kannon throws a head kick that misses
and Thomas counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kannon!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thomas is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kannon is surviving well by controlling Thomas's body position as best he can.
Kannon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kannon is working to get back to half guard.
Thomas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Thomas trying to control but Kannon is having none of it.
Kannon gets back to half guard.
Thomas is trying to control. Kannon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kannon is looking to control Thomas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kannon avoid being mounted?
Kannon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kannon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thomas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kannon defends it well.
Thomas is trying to work for a kimura but Kannon is defending well.
Kannon is looking to get back to full guard here but Thomas has managed to pass to side control instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kannon tries to reverse the position but Thomas maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolt Kannon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brett Thomas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thomas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kannon. Kannon obviously looking to wear him down.
Kannon throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kannon swivels and escapes.
Kannon throws a leg kick but Thomas moved away.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kannon sprawls well. Kannon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kannon throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kannon throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kannon tries to score with a low kick but Thomas moves his leg out of the way.
Kannon throws a push kick but Thomas slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kannon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kolt Kannon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Thomas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thomas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomas.
Kannon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kannon misses with a low kick as Thomas jumps back.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thomas shoots in but Kannon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Kannon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kannon throws a push kick but Thomas slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kannon is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Kannon circles away and we're back to standing.
Kannon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thomas checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kannon throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Kannon.
Kannon throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thomas scores with the left hand. Kannon knows he should have avoided that one.
Kannon throws a front kick aimed at Thomas's knee but Thomas avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kannon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas defending well as Kannon loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kannon circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannon stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Kannon tries to land a leg kick but Thomas saw it coming and moves away.
Kannon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kannon misses with a wild combination.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas looking to throw knees to the head but Kannon is blocking nicely.
Thomas avoids a wild elbow strike from Kannon.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kannon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Kannon - that landed with a thud.
Kannon breaks the clinch.
Kannon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Kannon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas shoots in but Kannon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kannon tries a head kick but it misses.
Kannon misses with a body kick.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Thomas shoots in but Kannon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kannon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kannon but Kannon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kolt Kannon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kannon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kolt Kannon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kannon, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kolt Kannon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sterling Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Tutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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162 lbs
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168 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sterling Contreras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tito Tutter!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Contreras.
Tutter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Contreras is trying to defend but Tutter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tutter trying to pass the guard but Contreras defending well.
Tutter is working for a submission of some sort.
Contreras is staying active underneath Tutter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Contreras works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tutter passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Tutter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Contreras trying to control here.
Contreras looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Contreras does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Contreras looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tutter content to control rather than advance.
Contreras is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tutter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Contreras counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tutter won't be happy with that.
Contreras is trying to get an arm triangle but Tutter is defending well.
Tutter wants to control but Contreras postures up.
Tutter looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tutter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Contreras's guard! Nice work there by Tutter!
Contreras trying to control the position.
Contreras is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tutter postures up in Contreras's guard and throws a big left but Contreras blocks it.
Tutter stands and throws Contreras's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tutter wants to control but Contreras is keeping him busy.
Tutter has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Contreras!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutter looking to control but Contreras is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tutter is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Contreras is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Contreras flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Tutter anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Contreras and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Tutter slips an arm under Contreras chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Tutter has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Tutter is squeezing on Contreras like an anaconda would it's prey. Contreras fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tito Tutter!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Mashdein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes to the cage accompanied by O Fortuna by Carl Orff. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinny Mashdein!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mashdein tries to get to full guard but Price has control of the leg.
Price trying to control from half guard but Mashdein is working away.
Mashdein gets full guard.
Price wants to control from the top but Mashdein keeps moving.
Mashdein throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Price is looking to work some ground and pound but Mashdein has wrist control.
Price content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mashdein wants to sweep here but Price controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Price slips a jab and a cross from Mashdein.
Price fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mashdein, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Price throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashdein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Price trying to land knees to the body.
Price misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mashdein.
Mashdein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Price has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mashdein uses from the top position.
Mashdein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Price is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mashdein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Price working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mashdein.
Mashdein throws a big right hand that misses.
Mashdein tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard.
Price wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Price looking for a sweep. Not yet Price, not yet.
Price is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mashdein misses with a takedown
and Price counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Price working the ground and pound.
Price trying to control the position but Mashdein is working away.
A lull in the action here as Price stalls from top position.
Mashdein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mashdein gets back to half guard.
Price prevents Mashdein from improving his position.
Mashdein taking some punishment here, with Price in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mashdein is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Price's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Price's back!
Mashdein struggling to land strikes to the head as Price covers up.
Mashdein thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Price avoids the strikes from Mashdein.
Price trying to control the position but Mashdein manages to sink in the hooks.
Price manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mashdein's guard. Nice work there by Price.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mashdein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Mashdein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mashdein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Price's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Price decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mashdein works his way to full guard. Good work.
Price preventing the sweep.
Mashdein will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mashdein will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mashdein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Price manages to get himself to full guard.
Mashdein wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.
Mashdein preventing the sweep.
Price trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mashdein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Price dominated that round.
That's time! Price's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mashdein looks to land a combination but Price avoids it well.
Mashdein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Price counters by clinching up.
Price lands a nice elbow.
Price missing with knees to the body.
Price trying to land knees to the body.
Price breaks from the clinch.
Mashdein has his takedown stuffed
and Price moves into the clinch.
Price tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mashdein avoids it.
Price tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mashdein avoids it.
Price breaks from the clinch.
Price gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Price.
Mashdein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Price breaks the clinch.
Mashdein has his takedown stuffed
and Price counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Price.
Alex Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinny Mashdein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price trying to land knees to the body.
Price with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Price prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Price escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Price gets caught flat footed, as Mashdein shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Price has his hands on Mashdein's head, controlling the position.
Mashdein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mashdein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mashdein wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price has Mashdein pulled in close to control his posture.
Price avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mashdein passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mashdein tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mashdein in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mashdein misses with the ground and pound.
Mashdein working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mashdein scoring with punches and elbows.
Mashdein throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Mashdein crashes against the mat.
Mashdein advances to mount.
Mashdein with a couple of short strikes.
Mashdein pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mashdein throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Price blocking the ground and pound.
Mashdein putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Price is desperately trying to improve his position but Mashdein has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Mashdein with good strikes from the mount here!
Alex Price overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Price takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mashdein landing strikes from the mount.
Mashdein landing shots from mount.
Mashdein with the ground and pound from mount.
Price tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mashdein lands a heavy elbow.
Price tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mashdein lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mashdein postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Price looks a forlorn figure.
Mashdein working Price over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Mashdein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Price clinches up with Mashdein and pushes him back against the cage.
Price gets underhooks to prevent Mashdein's takedown attempt.
Mashdein tries for a takedown but Price manages to get underhooks.
Price pulls guard.
Mashdein throwing strikes from guard but Price blocks nicely.
Mashdein thows a big elbow that misses.
Price is looking to stand up but Mashdein isn't so interested in that idea.
Price seems keen to control Mashdein's posture.
Price knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mashdein on the ground.
Price has momentary wrist control but Mashdein slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mashdein lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashdein is fighting to break Price's control of his arms but Price is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Price has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mashdein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mashdein wants to pass the guard but Price is keeping the position.
Mashdein stands and throws Price's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mashdein throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Price is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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.
Mashdein is putting a hurting on Price here, landing some big shots from side control.
Price is looking to regain half guard here but Mashdein keeps moving and retains side control.
Price is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Price managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mashdein.
Price struggling a bit here.
Mashdein misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Price gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mashdein working Price over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mashdein throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mashdein with a couple of short strikes.
Mashdein is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mashdein lands a heavy elbow.
Mashdein with shots to the head and body - Price looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mashdein looking to finish with strikes here!
Mashdein punishing his opponent with strikes.
Price takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mashdein misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
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.
Mashdein lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mashdein in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mashdein looking to finish Price with some ground and pound. This is bad for Price!
Price is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mashdein putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mashdein throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mashdein lands a big elbow.
Mashdein landing shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Price is trying desperately to improve position.
Mashdein in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Mashdein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mashdein has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Mashdein!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Blue Dawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and chris fu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). chris fu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blue Dawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, chris fu!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawn tries to close the distance and clinch but fu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dawn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dawn wants it to stay on the feet.
fu cracks Dawn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Blue Dawn has been cut.
fu swings for the body but Dawn moves out of range.
fu lands an overhand right.
fu shoots in looking for a takedown. Dawn tries to sprawl out of it but fu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dawn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
fu fails with a takedown attempt.
Blue Dawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of chris fu.
Dawn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch combination from Dawn misses.
fu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dawn swivels and escapes.
fu throws a shot to the body.
chris fu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Dawn.
Nice sprawl there from Dawn as fu shoots in.
Dawn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around fu's waist but fu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dawn off to one side.
fu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dawn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
fu looks gassed!
Dawn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dawn fails to land with a series of punches.
fu tries to clinch up.
Dawn misses with a double jab.
Dawn avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
fu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
fu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dawn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawn looking for submissions off his back.
fu seems to be looking for submissions.
Dawn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dawn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but fu pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fu is trying for a kimura here. Dawn looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! fu wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). chris fu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stisko Amskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papa Diop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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212 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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stisko Amskov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Papa Diop!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amskov.
A good leg kick by Diop.
Diop moves in looking to clinch but Amskov pushes him off.
Amskov tries to clinch there but Diop circles away.
Diop stuffs the takedown.
Amskov tries to bum rush Diop with a series of wild strikes but Diop uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amskov shoots in for a double leg but Diop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diop moves in looking to clinch but Amskov pushes him off.
A jab from Diop misses.
Diop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diop keeps control of Amskov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Amskov is trying to break the clinch but Diop is controlling him.
Amskov breaks from the clinch.
Diop throws a combination that misses
and Amskov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Papa Diop has been cut.
Diop forces Amskov back against the cage and clinches.
Diop can't find room to land a body shot as Amskov controls the action.
Diop tries to stall but Amskov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Amskov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diop has him pressed against the cage.
Amskov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diop connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amskov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diop paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amskov shoots for a takedown but Diop saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stisko Amskov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amskov is breathing heavily.
Diop moves in looking to clinch but Amskov pushes him off.
Diop throws a series of punches but Amskov avoids them all with ease.
Diop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amskov misses with a body kick.
Diop tries to clinch there but Amskov circles away.
Amskov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diop looks to land a combination but Amskov avoids it well.
Diop with a nice cross.
Diop tries to clinch but Amskov is having none of it.
Diop rushes Amskov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diop slows down the pace here.
Diop is trying to maintain a safe position but Amskov gets an underhook and turns Diop into the cage.
Amskov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Diop tries to score a body lock takedown but Amskov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diop digs a right hand underneath Amskov's ribcage. Amskov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Diop stalling.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Papa Diop.
Diop drives through and clinches with Amskov against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diop lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Amskov backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Diop scores with a four punch combination!
Diop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amskov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diop throws a one two combo.
Diop instigates a clinch.
Diop swings wildly with an uppercut but Amskov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diop leaning his opponent against the cage.
Amskov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Diop leaning his opponent against the cage.
Diop lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diop stalling against the cage.
Diop continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Papa Diop.
Diop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diop misses with a wild body shot.
Diop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amskov moves away.
Diop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amskov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diop throws a series of punches but Amskov avoids them all with ease.
Diop drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Amskov keeping moving, preventing Diop from controlling successfully.
Diop sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Amskov's guard.
Diop is keen to just control but Amskov is a slippery customer.
Amskov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diop on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diop working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Diop scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diop wants to take a breather but Amskov is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diop misses with a combination
and Amskov counters with a two punch combo.
Diop with a hook.
Amskov tries to clinch up.
Diop goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diop swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diop tests Amskov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amskov moves away.
Diop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Diop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Papa Diop's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diop misses with a two punch combination.
Diop drives through and clinches with Amskov against the cage.
Diop controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diop stalling.
Amskov tries to break the clinch but Diop is controlling the position.
Diop stalls.
The crowd are getting on Diop's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Papa Diop.
Amskov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amskov keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Amskov.
A nice combination there by Diop.
Stisko Amskov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Diop both land. Nice combination.
Diop moves in looking to clinch but Amskov pushes him off.
Diop wants to clinch up but Amskov keeps it at a distance.
Diop lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diop lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diop misses with an uppercut.
Amskov needs to keep his hands up - Diop had a free shot at his head there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diop!
Diop swinging wildly here.
Diop connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Amskov momentarily.
Diop moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diop shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Amskov's guard.
Diop throws a big right hand that misses.
Amskov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Amskov tries to get out of the position.
Diop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amskov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diop has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diop controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diop is pushing down on Amskov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Amskov is fighting to maintain full guard but Diop has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diop passes to full mount!
Amskov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Diop is working for a guillotine from mount but Amskov frees his head quite easily.
Diop tries to control but Amskov wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You get the feeling that Amskov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diop postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Amskov looks a forlorn figure.
Diop tries to control but Amskov wriggling away.
Diop with the ground and pound from mount.
Diop looking for a guillotine from mount but Amskov is having none of it.
Diop looking to control but Amskov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diop looking for a guillotine from mount but Amskov is having none of it.
Diop fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diop controlling the position easily from mount.
Amskov is trying desperately to improve position.
Diop punishing his opponent with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Diop controlling the position easily from mount.
Amskov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diop is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Amskov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
BOOM! Diop connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Diop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Papa Diop's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Diop throws out a powerful jab.
Amskov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diop circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Diop misses.
Diop is looking to clinch but Amskov is avoiding it.
Diop moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diop avoids the head kick by Amskov.
Diop closes the distance and clinches.
Diop stalling in the clinch.
Diop taking a breather.
Diop lands a good knee to the midsection. Amskov won't want to take too many of those.
Diop lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Amskov blocks an elbow strike.
Amskov being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Papa Diop.
Diop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Amskov.
Diop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Amskov's hands.
Diop scores with the left hand. Amskov knows he should have avoided that one.
Diop takes the fight into the clinch.
Diop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Papa Diop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diop plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Diop misses with a few strikes there.
Diop has Amskov up against the cage in a clinch.
Diop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diop jumps guard and drags Amskov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Amskov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diop 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Diop pulls Amskov in close to prevent any damage.
Amskov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amskov throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diop is on top in guard.
Amskov keeping moving, preventing Diop from controlling successfully.
Diop with a nice head shot there.
Diop trying to control the position from guard on top but Amskov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papa Diop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amskov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Diop is controlling him.
Amskov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Diop showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Amskov keeping moving, preventing Diop from controlling successfully.
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.
Amskov being controlled here, momentarily.
Despite being in the dominant position, Papa Diop just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Diop.
Diop just leaning against Amskov, taking a breather.
Amskov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diop is struggling to control the position.
Stisko Amskov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amskov is looking to break free of the clinch but Diop has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Papa Diop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diop has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 25:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Diop!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kami Iakopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shepard comes to the cage accompanied by This Is Usually The Part Where People Scream. Iakopa has chosen Ziggy Marley - Beach in Hawaii as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. James Shepard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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177 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kami Iakopa!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Iakopa.
It looks like James Shepard has been cut.
Kami Iakopa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shepard looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Iakopa bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Shepard! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Shepard is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iakopa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oh Shepard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shepard seems to have got his legs back now.
Let's hope that Iakopa has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kami Iakopa just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Iakopa fails to land with a series of punches.
Iakopa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Iakopa fails to land with a series of punches.
Shepard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oooh a lovely combination from Iakopa sends Shepard down but not out. Iakopa dives into side control looking to finish.
Shepard is being controlled here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa stands up and beckons Shepard to his feet.
Iakopa scores with a hook to the body. Shepard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Iakopa throws a nice looking combination but Shepard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Iakopa throws a right and a left that Shepard avoids nicely.
Shepard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Iakopa.
Iakopa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Iakopa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shepard circles away quickly and effectively.
Shepard tries to bum rush Iakopa with a series of wild strikes but Iakopa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iakopa avoids the body shot from Shepard.
Left hook, right uppercut from Iakopa.
Iakopa misses with a double jab.
Nice jab there from Iakopa.
Iakopa slaps away a takedown attempt from Shepard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from Iakopa misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iakopa defends it nicely.
Shepard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iakopa.
Iakopa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shepard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iakopa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Iakopa throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shepard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iakopa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Iakopa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shepard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Iakopa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iakopa lands a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa looks to land a combination but Shepard avoids it well.
Kami Iakopa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iakopa. Shepard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iakopa is working the combinations to good effect here.
A punch combination from Iakopa misses.
Shepard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iakopa but Iakopa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Iakopa!
Iakopa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shepard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iakopa.
Iakopa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Iakopa cracks Shepard with a good jab.
Iakopa misses with a wild combination.
Iakopa lands a nice hook to Shepard's body. Shepard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shepard throws a head kick that misses.
Iakopa throws a series of punches but Shepard moves out of range.
Shepard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Iakopa swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kami Iakopa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Shepard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Iakopa misses with a wild combination.
Shepard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Iakopa to the mat! Iakopa manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Iakopa is on top in guard.
Iakopa is stalling in the full guard.
Iakopa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Iakopa passes Shepard's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iakopa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Iakopa in particular looking to stall.
Shepard is trying to stand.
Iakopa is taking a breather. Shepard 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 two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Despite being in the dominant position, Kami Iakopa just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Iakopa scores with a sloppy right hand. Shepard should have avoided that one.
Iakopa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
James Shepard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iakopa misses with a few strikes there.
Shepard shoots in and drives through. Iakopa sprawls well.
Shepard slips a jab and a cross from Iakopa.
Iakopa lands a jab to Shepard's midsection.
Iakopa avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Iakopa misses.
Shepard fails with a takedown attempt.
Shepard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iakopa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa clobbers Shepard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Iakopa connects with a nice looking jab.
Iakopa misses with a double jab
and Shepard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Iakopa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Iakopa gets back to full guard.
Iakopa keeping moving, preventing Shepard from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shepard!
You get the feeling that Shepard really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Shepard in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Iakopa controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kami Iakopa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on James Shepard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Iakopa scores with a one two! Shepard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Iakopa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Iakopa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shepard looks for a takedown but Iakopa sprawls well.
Shepard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Iakopa swinging wildly here.
Shepard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iakopa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Iakopa misses with a wild combination.
Iakopa stuffs the takedown attempt from Shepard. Shepard gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iakopa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kami Iakopa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Iakopa.
Iakopa throws a nice looking combination but Shepard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Iakopa misses with a two punch combination.
Shepard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Iakopa counters with a stiff right hand.
Iakopa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iakopa lands a two punch combo.
Iakopa misses with a wild combination.
Iakopa defending well as Shepard loads up on a big left hand.
Shepard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Iakopa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shepard is defended easily by Iakopa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Iakopa lands with an overhand left.
Shepard dodges the punch combination from Iakopa.
Shepard misses with a takedown attempt
and Iakopa counters with a three punch combo that has Shepard backing up. Shepard nods at Iakopa to acknowledge the strikes.
Iakopa misses with the combination.
Shepard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Iakopa looks to land a combination but Shepard avoids it well.
Shepard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iakopa.
Iakopa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Iakopa stuns Shepard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Iakopa thuds his right hand into Shepard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shepard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Iakopa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard gets the takedown into side control.
Shepard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shepard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Iakopa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
James Shepard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well, if Iakopa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shepard is looking to improve his position.
Kami Iakopa has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa slips a nice elbow through Shepard's hands, connecting with Shepard's forehead.
Kami Iakopa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Iakopa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shepard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Iakopa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kami Iakopa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Iakopa 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kami Iakopa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Austin Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Pipkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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, Austin Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincent Pipkin!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pipkin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vera.
Pipkin misses with a few strikes there.
Pipkin throws a series of punches but Vera moves out of range.
Vera misses with a looping right.
Pipkin slips a straight right by Vera.
Vera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pipkin. Pipkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pipkin throws a head kick that misses.
Vera moves into range and clinches up with Pipkin.
Pipkin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vera gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pipkin has Vera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pipkin is trying to break free.
Vera blocking some punches.
Pipkin is working for takedown but Vera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Austin Vera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Pipkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pipkin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pipkin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pipkin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pipkin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vera looking to sit in guard and control but Pipkin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vera keeping moving, preventing Pipkin from controlling successfully.
Vera lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pipkin!
Vera controlling from the full mount.
Vera throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Pipkin tries to hold on but Vera postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Vera moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pipkin has worked his arm free - good work by Pipkin!
Vera working the ground and pound but Pipkin is defending the strikes.
The referee asks Vera politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vera prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vera tries to advance to mount but Pipkin instead regains half guard.
Pipkin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pipkin wants to improve his position but Vera is controlling well.
Pipkin looks gassed!
Vera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vera uses his free foot to push down on Pipkin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pipkin.
Vera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vera wants to finish this one by submission but Pipkin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vera controlling from mount.
Vera's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Vera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pipkin shoots in and drives through. Vera sprawls well.
Vera pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pipkin is out of range and Vera settles back down.
Pipkin looks to clinch
and Vera counters by clinching up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vera as Pipkin tries to tie him up.
Vera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pipkin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pipkin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vera is trying to force a seperation but Pipkin has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pipkin can't break the clinch.
Pipkin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pipkin managing to block the knees to the body from Vera.
Vera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera is looking to clinch.
Vera misses with a looping right.
Pipkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
No joy there for Pipkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pipkin is breathing heavily.
Pipkin throws a series of punches but Vera avoids them all with ease.
Pipkin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vera.
Austin Vera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Pipkin.
Vera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vera passes Pipkin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Vera seems content to control.
Vera works his way into side control.
Vera creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pipkin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vera taking a breather here.
Vera has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Pipkin is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Vera yanks on the arm and Pipkin is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Vera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Austin Vera!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Griffiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Robson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Griffiths!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffiths defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robson.
Robson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griffiths closes the distance and clinches.
Griffiths tries to circle away but Robson has him pinned against the cage.
Robson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Griffiths is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Griffiths's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Griffiths avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
Griffiths wants to break the clinch but can't.
Griffiths fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Griffiths effectively controlling the action here.
Griffiths blocks a body shot from Robson.
Griffiths wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robson lands a body shot.
Griffiths lands a shoulder strike.
Griffiths taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Robson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson keeps control of Griffiths as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Griffiths pushes Robson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffiths is looking to break free of the clinch but Robson has double underhooks.
Griffiths scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robson leaning against his opponent.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffiths controls his hands.
Griffiths lands a hook that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Griffiths wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Griffiths is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robson keeps control of Griffiths as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Griffiths wants to break free but Robson has control.
Griffiths can't break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Robson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robson controlling the action here for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A right handed body shot lands from Griffiths.
Griffiths is trying to break the clinch but Robson is controlling him.
A left hand lands to the body for Griffiths.
Robson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Robson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Griffiths wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Griffiths can do anything to dispel that myth.
Robson trying to control the action but Griffiths is working from the bottom.
Griffiths tries to buck Robson off but Robson is having none of it.
Robson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Griffiths really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Griffiths is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson advances to mount.
Robson looking to finish Griffiths with some ground and pound. This is bad for Griffiths!
Robson throwing strikes here but Griffiths is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Griffiths trying desperately to get to his feet.
Griffiths flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Griffiths is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Griffiths is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Griffiths blocking the ground and pound.
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.
Robson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Griffiths can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Griffiths squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Robson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Griffiths is looking to escape.
Robson dominating with strikes here.
Griffiths tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robson wants to control the pace but Griffiths is squirming around nicely.
Robson 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.
Griffiths is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Griffiths will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Griffiths getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Griffiths lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Griffiths, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Griffiths fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robson stalling the fight.
Griffiths lands with a light punch inside.
Robson stalling against the cage.
Griffiths works on Robson's body with a couple of short punches.
Griffiths looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Griffiths is trying to force a seperation but Robson has the dominant position.
Robson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Griffiths is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Robson has Griffiths pressed against the cage, preventing Griffiths from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Griffiths lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths lands a shoulder strike.
Robson stalling in the clinch.
Robson wants the takedown. Griffiths is fighting it off but Robson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Griffiths's guard against the cage.
Robson distracts Griffiths with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Griffiths keeping moving, preventing Robson from controlling successfully.
Robson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robson trying to control but Griffiths is working from the bottom.
Robson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Griffiths tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griffiths preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths wants to stand but Robson is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griffiths misses with a head kick.
Griffiths tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robson wants to clinch but Griffiths slips to the side
and Griffiths counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffiths misses with a double jab.
Robson rushes Griffiths and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robson taking a breather.
Griffiths wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robson avoiding damage as Griffiths throws knees to the body.
Griffiths is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Griffiths throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robsons head.
Griffiths digs a right hand into Robson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robson's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson stalling in the clinch but Griffiths improves position.
Robson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griffiths's elbow.
A short right from Griffiths.
Robson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Griffiths is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Griffiths is looking to break free of the clinch but Robson has double underhooks.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Griffiths avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
Griffiths tries to circle away but Robson has him pinned against the cage.
Robson has Griffiths pressed against the cage.
Robson has Griffiths pressed against the cage, preventing Griffiths from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Griffiths.
Griffiths cracks Robson with a nice body shot.
Robson working Griffiths over with knees to the body.
Griffiths tries to break free but Robson pushes him back against the cage.
Robson struggles to land a body shot inside as Griffiths controls his hands.
Griffiths fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Griffiths trying to land knees to the body.
Robson missing with knees to the body.
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.
A nice left hand lands by Griffiths.
Griffiths wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Griffiths lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Griffiths pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Robson looking to stall.
Robson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Robson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffiths lands an uppercut.
Robson has Griffiths pressed against the cage, preventing Griffiths from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Griffiths.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robson looking for a takedown.
Griffiths manages to break the clinch.
Griffiths circles away from the clinch attempt.
Griffiths throws a series of strikes that have Robson backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths tries to clinch up but Robson circles away and keeps his distance.
Griffiths lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Griffiths closes the distance looking to clinch
and Robson counters with a single leg into guard. Griffiths didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Griffiths showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Robson avoids the head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths moves in looking to clinch but Robson pushes him off.
Robson tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffiths swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griffiths lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Griffiths misses with a double jab.
Griffiths wants to clinch.
Griffiths tries to close the distance and clinch but Robson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griffiths dips to his left and cracks Robson with an uppercut!
Griffiths scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Griffiths wants to clinch.
Griffiths misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths throws a right hand that Robson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robson also avoids with ease.
Griffiths wants to clinch.
Griffiths clinches up with Robson and pushes him back against the cage.
Griffiths looking to throw knees to the head but Robson is blocking nicely.
Griffiths digs a right hand underneath Robson's ribcage. Robson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Griffiths prevents the takedown attempt.
Griffiths misses with a knee strike.
Griffiths wants to stall.
Griffiths works on Robson's body with a couple of short punches.
Griffiths works on Robson's body with a couple of short punches.
Griffiths throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robsons head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths digs a right hand into Robson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robson's gas tank.
Griffiths lands with a left to the head.
Griffiths wants to get back to striking at distance but Robson won't allow it.
Griffiths taking a breather.
Robson is trying to stall.
Griffiths gets through Robson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Griffiths is leaning against Robson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robson is trying to maintain a safe position but Griffiths gets an underhook and turns Robson into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Griffiths.
Griffiths lands a right hand.
Griffiths wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griffiths.
Robson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Griffiths's efforts to push away.
Griffiths wants to get back to striking at distance but Robson won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Griffiths is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robson is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths has had enough of the clinch but Robson keeps him there for the moment.
Robson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Griffiths is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Griffiths.
Griffiths working hard to break the clinch.
Griffiths softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griffiths working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Griffiths wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robson pushes Griffiths back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Griffiths is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Griffiths's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Robson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffiths lands a nice uppercut.
Gabriel Robson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robson tries to work over Griffiths's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robson takes a shot to the head.
Marcus Griffiths seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Griffiths lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robson prevents Griffiths from breaking the clinch.
Griffiths cracks Robson with a nice body shot.
Griffiths can't break the clinch.
Griffiths scores with a hook to the body.
Griffiths is trying to break free.
Griffiths can't break the clinch.
Griffiths softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griffiths pushes Robson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Robson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Griffiths is pushing Robson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Griffiths has had enough of the clinch but Robson keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffiths lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcus Griffiths is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Griffiths.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Griffiths comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Griffiths 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 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Griffiths!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Gontier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gontier kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Three Days Grace - Break. Brandon Jacobs will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Gontier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gontier regains half guard, as Jacobs was trying to land strikes.
Gontier wants to improve his position but Jacobs is controlling well.
Gontier is looking to control Jacobs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gontier avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gontier is looking for a sweep. Jacobs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jacobs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jacobs is looking for a kimura but Gontier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jacobs to get the leverage.
Gontier wants to get back to full guard.
Gontier is doing well to control the position and prevent Jacobs from advancing to side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gontier takes a swing at Jacobs's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gontier with a poor takedown
so Jacobs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Gontier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gontier trying to control the position.
Jacobs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jacobs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gontier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacobs.
Jacobs trying to control but Gontier is working from the bottom.
Gontier is pulling down on Jacobs's head. It's preventing any offense from Jacobs, at least for the moment.
Jacobs postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gontier is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jacobs, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gontier wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is keeping the position.
Jacobs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gontier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gontier has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
Jacobs controls Gontier momentarily but Gontier frees himself.
Gontier looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gontier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gontier trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs can't keep his opponent in guard - Gontier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gontier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jacobs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gontier.
Gontier wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is defending well.
Gontier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jacobs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gontier is trying to work for a kimura but Jacobs is defending well.
Jacobs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jacobs tries to roll over but Gontier keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gontier is working for a submission of some sort.
Gontier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jacobs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gontier.
Gontier prevents Jacobs from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gontier has his takedown stuffed
and Jacobs counters with a shoot takedown. Gontier fights it but they end up in guard.
Gontier working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jacobs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Jacobs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jacobs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gontier counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jacobs!
Gontier has control of Jacobs's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jacobs regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jacobs tries to hold on but Gontier postures up.
Jacobs is looking to get to half guard.
Jacobs stops Gontier from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gontier is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jacobs can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gontier has hold of Jacobs's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jacobs manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gontier is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jacobs tries to control Gontier's body but Gontier pushes him off. Jacobs squirms to his side and now Gontier has his back!
Gontier doesn't have the hooks in and Jacobs manages to turn into his guard.
Gontier keeping full guard, as Jacobs tries to pass.
Gontier is pulling down on Jacobs's head. It's preventing any offense from Jacobs, at least for the moment.
Jacobs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gontier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacobs trying to control but Gontier is working from the bottom.
Jacobs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adam Gontier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Jacobs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gontier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jacobs swinging wildly here.
Gontier with a poor takedown
and Jacobs counters by moving into the clinch.
Jacobs wants a takedown but no success here.
Jacobs stops a takedown attempt from Gontier.
Gontier is trying to drag Jacobs to the mat but Jacobs just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Gontier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gontier is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jacobs can't fight it off and eventually Gontier manages to take the fight to the floor. Jacobs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gontier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gontier trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Jacobs working for a triangle but Gontier defends it easily.
Gontier trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Gontier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gontier uses it to pass to side control.
Gontier controls the position.
Jacobs misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Jacobs is looking to reverse the position.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Gontier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jacobs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jacobs misses with a strike from the bottom.
Jacobs struggling a bit here.
Jacobs is looking to regain half guard here but Gontier keeps moving and retains side control.
Gontier is trying to get an arm triangle but Jacobs is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Gontier dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gontier with a lazy takedown attempt
so Jacobs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Gontier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs postures up in Gontier's guard and throws a big left but Gontier blocks it.
Jacobs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacobs throwing strikes but missing.
Jacobs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gontier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jacobs thows a big elbow that misses.
Gontier keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jacobs shoots and misses
and Gontier counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jacobs keeping full guard, as Gontier tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gontier drops back looking for a leg! Jacobs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jacobs manages to kick Gontier off! Gontier jumps back into Jacobs's guard.
Gontier passes Jacobs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gontier blocks the strikes from Jacobs.
Jacobs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gontier is working away from the top position though.
Gontier is looking for a kimura here.
Gontier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jacobs sees it coming and defends easily.
Gontier wants to take a breather but Jacobs is having none of it.
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.
Jacobs misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gontier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jacobs looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jacobs trying to control but Gontier is working from the bottom.
Gontier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jacobs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throwing strikes from guard but Gontier blocks nicely.
Jacobs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gontier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jacobs is aware though and is defending well.
Gontier keeping full guard, as Jacobs tries to pass.
Jacobs cracks Gontier with a solid left hand.
Gontier looking for a guillotine here but Jacobs defends easily.
Gontier is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gontier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jacobs postures up in Gontier's guard and throws a big left but Gontier blocks it.
Gontier looking for a sweep. Not yet Gontier, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jacobs accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Gontier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gontier kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jacobs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gontier is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Adam Gontier did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gontier darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gontier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jacobs sees it coming and defends easily.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep. Gontier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gontier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jacobs wants to get back to full guard.
Jacobs is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gontier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jacobs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gontier.
Jacobs lands with a few short shots to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs won't allow Gontier to pass to mount.
Gontier is working hard here to advance position.
Jacobs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jacobs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gontier is working away from the top position though.
Gontier seems to be working for a kimura but Jacobs defends the submission attempt.
Jacobs trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gontier is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jacobs!
Jacobs is looking to improve his position but Gontier isn't that keen on the idea.
Jacobs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gontier wants to take his opponent's back but Jacobs doesn't allow it.
Gontier tries to control but Jacobs wriggling away.
Gontier is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jacobs can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gontier goes for an armbar but Jacobs turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jacobs.
Gontier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs looking to pass the guard.
Jacobs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacobs is sitting in close to Gontier's body. Gontier has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Jacobs is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Jacobs is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gontier.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adam Gontier!
Adam Gontier is the new heavyweight champion!
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