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G.I. MMA 16 - Lutsky v Johnson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yushinori Tanagawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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212 lbs
2 - 8 - 0 |
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215 lbs
1 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Basic striking
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunter Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yushinori Tanagawa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanagawa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tanagawa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jackson looks a forlorn figure.
Tanagawa fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Tanagawa! Jackson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yushinori Tanagawa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andjelo Buntic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronson Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andjelo Buntic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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230 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andjelo Buntic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bronson Fields!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buntic misses with a takedown attempt
and Fields counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Andjelo Buntic has been cut.
Fields looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buntic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fields tries to sprawl but Buntic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Buntic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Buntic trying to control from half guard but Fields is working away.
Buntic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fields on the ground.
Fields trying to control but Buntic postures up.
Buntic is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fields reverses the position - he's now on top in Buntic's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fields wants to stand and escape but instead Buntic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fields keeping full guard, as Buntic tries to pass.
Buntic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fields uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fields misses with a wild combination.
Buntic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buntic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fields.
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.
Buntic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Buntic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Buntic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fields tries to lock up and control but Buntic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Buntic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fields throws some wild strikes from the bottom.
Fields looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buntic throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fields because Buntic loaded up on that one.
Buntic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Buntic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Buntic postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fields looks a forlorn figure.
Buntic pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Buntic 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.
Buntic fails to move to back control.
Buntic moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fields has worked his arm free - good work by Fields!
Buntic decides to stand back up.
Buntic forces Fields back against the cage and clinches.
Buntic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fields walks away with a smile on his face. Buntic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andjelo Buntic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andjelo Buntic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Buntic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fields swivels and escapes.
Fields scores a takedown into full mount!
Fields is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Buntic can't escape the position.
Fields scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Buntic?
Fields pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Buntic wants to hold on but Fields pushes him away.
Fields lands a big elbow.
Buntic is desperately trying to improve his position but Fields has a good base and remains in mount.
Buntic tries to hold on but Fields postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fields sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buntic working to try and regain half guard.
Fields working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Buntic tries to lock up and control but Fields gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fields working Buntic over with strikes here.
Fields avoids the attempt from Buntic to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fields looking to finish Buntic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Buntic!
Buntic working to try and regain half guard.
Buntic tries to hold on but Fields postures up.
Fields dominating with strikes here.
Buntic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fields with the ground and pound from mount.
Buntic is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buntic is working hard here to advance position.
Buntic tries to hold on but Fields pushes him away.
Buntic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fields tries to control but Buntic wriggling away.
Fields scoring with strikes but Buntic is staying in there.
Buntic is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fields looking to finish Buntic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Buntic!
Fields working the ground and pound effectively.
Buntic is squirming around, avoiding Fields's attempts to control the action.
Buntic tries to hold on but Fields pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buntic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Buntic is in a horrible position here. Fields smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronson Fields showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andjelo Buntic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Fields stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fields wants it to stay on the feet.
Buntic throws a lazy body kick
and Fields counters with a three punch combo that has Buntic backing up. Buntic nods at Fields to acknowledge the strikes.
Fields connects with a body shot that sends Buntic's belly button to the back.
Fields scores with a one two! Buntic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Buntic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fields doesn't manage to clinch there - Buntic circles away.
Buntic slips a jab and a cross from Fields.
Buntic has his takedown stuffed
and Fields counters with a stiff right hand.
Buntic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fields sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buntic somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andjelo Buntic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fields is looking to clinch but Buntic is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fields tries to clinch up.
Fields misses with a hook. Buntic ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buntic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Buntic gets a clinch.
Fields jumps guard and drags Buntic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fields has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Buntic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fields trying to control the position.
Fields 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.
Buntic is looking to work some ground and pound but Fields has wrist control.
Buntic advances position into side control!
Fields is not content to let Buntic control the position.
Fields is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buntic controls the position from side control.
Buntic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buntic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Buntic trying to control the position but Fields is working away.
Andjelo Buntic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fields tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Buntic presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Buntic lands with some strikes.
Buntic controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bronson Fields comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fields 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronson Fields!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frodo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter's entrance music is The DOC vs Earshot. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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182 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frodo Baggins!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baggins throws a combination that misses
enabling Hunter to counter with a crisp jab.
Baggins throws a combination that misses
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baggins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hunter looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hunter trying to remain calm as Baggins controls from the top position.
Baggins tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Baggins tries to stand but Hunter is controlling his head.
Baggins staying calm.
Hunter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baggins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Baggins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hunter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hunter is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Baggins frees his head nicely. Oh but Hunter has switched to an armbar! Baggins is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jake Hunter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Matter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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209 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dark Matter!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Moore as Matter shoots in.
A big right from Moore misses.
Matter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moore is fending him off so far but Matter persists. Nope, Moore circles away and we're back to standing.
Moore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matter counters with a takedown into side control.
Moore is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Moore is pushing Matter's head away, looking to escape. Matter manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moore knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moore is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Matter is controlling him well.
Matter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Moore is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Matter asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Matter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matter is working to tighten is grip on Moore's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Moore has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Matter is really squeezing tight and eventually Moore passes out! Matter breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dark Matter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Andres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is act a fool remix. Lyoto Andres has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Leonard Smith's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonard Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Andres!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Andres is posturing up here but Smith has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Andres tries to roll out but it's too tight and Andres has to tap! Slick submission there by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonard Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khal Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jethro Pugh Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago comes to the cage accompanied by We Steady Mobbin!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khal Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jethro Pugh Rockefeller!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockefeller tries a head kick but it misses.
Drago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rockefeller looks to land a right hand but Drago moved out of range.
Rockefeller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drago throws a combination that misses
and Rockefeller counters with an outside leg kick.
Rockefeller throws an off balance right hand
and Drago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rockefeller connects with a leg kick. Drago looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rockefeller throws the left hand but Drago avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rockefeller.
Drago takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drago closes the distance but Rockefeller moves to the side
and Rockefeller counters with a nice leg kick.
Drago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockefeller.
Drago wants to clinch but Rockefeller slips to the side
and Rockefeller counters with a body kick that stops Drago in his tracks momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Rockefeller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rockefeller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Rockefeller.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Drago scores with a one two! Rockefeller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice jab there from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockefeller lands a right hook to the body.
Rockefeller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rockefeller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rockefeller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drago on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rockefeller. Rockefeller obviously looking to wear him down.
Drago takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Khal Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago moves forwards but Rockefeller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rockefeller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rockefeller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rockefeller cracks the inside of Drago's front leg.
Rockefeller thuds his shin into the meat of Drago's side.
Rockefeller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rockefeller throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rockefeller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rockefeller scores with a hook.
Drago is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rockefeller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rockefeller throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rockefeller. That's going to slow Drago down.
Rockefeller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rockefeller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rockefeller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rockefeller lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rockefeller finds it's way round the side to connect with Drago's head.
Rockefeller cracks the inside of Drago's front leg.
Rockefeller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drago avoids it really well and circles away.
Rockefeller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller scores with a nice body kick.
Good shot there by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rockefeller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rockefeller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick which misses Drago's front leg but catches the back leg as Drago tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rockefeller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Drago did well to prevent Rockefeller getting side control.
Rockefeller is looking for a kimura here.
Rockefeller passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Drago!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Pugh Rockefeller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rockefeller lets loose with a powerful body kick. Drago will feel that in the morning.
Drago wants to clinch but Rockefeller slips to the side
and Rockefeller counters with a good, hard body kick but Drago shrugs it off.
Rockefeller lands a body shot.
Rockefeller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drago tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rockefeller connects with a crisp jab.
Drago on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Rockefeller misses.
Rockefeller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rockefeller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jethro Pugh Rockefeller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Drago's head.
Drago has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rockefeller connects with a leg kick. Drago looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Drago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Drago is rocked!
Jethro Pugh Rockefeller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockefeller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rockefeller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rockefeller feints and then cracks Drago's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drago down.
Drago tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rockefeller counters with a head kick that wobbles Drago - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Rockefeller sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jethro Pugh Rockefeller!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fredo Parish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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263 lbs
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274 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredo Parish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Williams!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parish scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Parish swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Parish scores a takedown into full mount!
Parish scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Williams?
Williams's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Parish has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Williams's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Parish connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Parish with the ground and pound from mount.
Parish loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Williams scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Parish land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Parish stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredo Parish!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexi Taiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Buckley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taiga's entrance music is Through Gardens Of Grief, At The Gates. A fine choice. Alexi Taiga could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to William Buckley's chin.
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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
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alexi Taiga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Buckley!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Buckley blocks the leg kick.
Taiga moves to clinch but Buckley breaks away
and Buckley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buckley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Taiga quickly recovers to half guard.
Buckley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buckley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Buckley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taiga defending well though.
Taiga wants to improve his position but Buckley is controlling well.
Buckley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taiga's head.
Buckley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Buckley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taiga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Taiga tries to kick Buckley off but Buckley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Taiga is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taiga manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taiga pulls Buckley in close to prevent any damage.
Buckley throws and elbow that misses. Taiga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buckley's guard. Nice move by Taiga!
Buckley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Buckley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taiga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taiga stopping the sweep attempt from Buckley.
Taiga controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taiga trying to control but Buckley is working from the bottom.
Alexi Taiga has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Taiga with a jab.
Buckley misses with a takedown
and Taiga counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taiga.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buckley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buckley is trying to keep Taiga in close.
Taiga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buckley is keeping the position for now.
Taiga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taiga working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Buckley's head.
Taiga scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taiga trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taiga is really struggling to control Buckley but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Buckley wants to sweep here but Taiga controlling him for the moment.
Taiga being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Buckley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Buckley throws a strike but Taiga rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Buckley 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Buckley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taiga controls the pace.
Buckley keeping moving, preventing Taiga from controlling successfully.
Buckley is looking to sweep but instead, Taiga has passed into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buckley is trying to control but can't.
Taiga content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexi Taiga will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Buckley avoids the body shot from Taiga.
Taiga wants to clinch
and Buckley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taiga is looking to stand up but Buckley isn't so interested in that idea.
Taiga wants to sweep but no luck.
Buckley throws a strike but Taiga rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Taiga postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taiga controls from within his opponent's guard.
Buckley is trying to keep Taiga in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Buckley can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckley wants to get back to his feet but Taiga passes into half guard.
Buckley is trying to stand back up but Taiga is controlling him
William Buckley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buckley tries to get to full guard but Taiga has control of the leg.
Buckley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taiga wants to control but Buckley is keeping him busy.
Buckley trying to control but Taiga postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Buckley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Taiga tries to clinch there but Buckley circles away.
Buckley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taiga counters with a straight right hand.
Taiga connects with a jab.
It looks like William Buckley has been cut.
Taiga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taiga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buckley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taiga misses the shot to the body.
Buckley feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Taiga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Buckley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taiga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Buckley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taiga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckley throws a big right hand that misses.
Taiga wants to stand and escape but Buckley is having none of it.
Taiga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buckley.
Buckley throws and elbow that misses. Taiga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buckley's guard. Nice move by Taiga!
Taiga gets to his feet - Buckley follows without any prompting.
Buckley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Buckley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buckley looks to land a strike but Taiga avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buckley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taiga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buckley won't allow Taiga to sweep him here.
Buckley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taiga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buckley throws and elbow that misses. Taiga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buckley's guard. Nice move by Taiga!
Buckley is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Taiga dives into side control.
Buckley is trying to control Taiga's posture but Taiga avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buckley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexi Taiga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Buckley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Taiga gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buckley counters with a shoot takedown. Taiga fights it but they end up in guard.
Buckley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Buckley thows a big elbow that misses.
Buckley throws a strike but Taiga rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Buckley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Taiga!
Taiga regains half guard.
Buckley thows a huge punch but Taiga dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Buckley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Buckley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Buckley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buckley trying to advance position but Taiga counters by regaining guard.
Buckley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taiga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buckley throws and elbow that misses. Taiga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buckley's guard. Nice move by Taiga!
Taiga trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckley kicks Taiga off and gets to his feet.
Buckley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Buckley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taiga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Buckley somewhat.
Taiga wants to clinch
and Buckley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckley looks to land a strike but Taiga avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Taiga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buckley scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buckley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taiga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buckley is one step ahead there.
Buckley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buckley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taiga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taiga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buckley.
Buckley throws a strike but Taiga rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Taiga wants to get up but he can't break Buckley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Buckley has his feet on Taiga's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Taiga tries to clinch
and Buckley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Taiga!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckley throws a sloppy strike and Taiga uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Taiga has ended up in Buckley's guard.
Buckley working a defensive guard but Taiga manages to pass into side control anyway.
Buckley struggling a bit here.
Taiga wants to control but Buckley is keeping him busy.
Buckley is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buckley struggling a bit here.
Buckley is looking to regain half guard here but Taiga keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Buckley really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Buckley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Taiga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Alexi Taiga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taiga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buckley was well out of range. Poor timing from Taiga.
Taiga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buckley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Buckley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Buckley throwing shots but Taiga is blocking nicely.
Buckley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Buckley throwing shots but Taiga is blocking nicely.
Buckley prevents Taiga from improving his position.
Buckley throwing shots but Taiga is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Buckley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taiga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buckley.
Taiga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buckley.
Buckley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Buckley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Buckley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taiga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buckley.
Buckley lands strikes from half guard.
Buckley 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taiga defending well though.
Taiga wants to get back to full guard.
Buckley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buckley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Buckley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Buckley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Buckley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Buckley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Buckley trying to mount his opponent but Taiga defends it.
Buckley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taiga defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taiga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Taiga is looking for a sweep. Buckley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Buckley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Buckley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Taiga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Buckley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Taiga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buckley.
Taiga wants to control but Buckley is keeping busy.
Buckley throwing shots but Taiga is blocking nicely.
Taiga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Buckley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Buckley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Buckley working the head and body with strikes.
Buckley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buckley lands strikes from half guard.
Buckley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Taiga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Buckley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Buckley dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on William Buckley'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Taiga moves to clinch but Buckley breaks away
and Buckley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Taiga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buckley.
Buckley misses with a head shot. Taiga uses the momentum to regain guard.
Buckley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Buckley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taiga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Taiga looking for a sweep. Not yet Taiga, not yet.
Buckley throws and elbow that misses. Taiga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Buckley's guard. Nice move by Taiga!
Buckley controlling Taiga's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckley trying to control the position.
Taiga gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Buckley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taiga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taiga tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Buckley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Buckley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckley throwing shots but Taiga is blocking nicely.
Taiga tries to roll over but Buckley keeps him under control.
Buckley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taiga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buckley.
Buckley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Taiga moves into full guard.
Taiga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taiga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buckley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taiga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buckley.
Taiga 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.
Buckley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taiga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taiga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buckley.
Buckley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taiga has momentary wrist control but Buckley slips an elbow through the middle.
Buckley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buckley connects with a couple of short punches.
Buckley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Buckley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Buckley postures up in Taiga's guard and throws a big left but Taiga blocks it.
Taiga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taiga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buckley.
Taiga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buckley.
Buckley postures up and lands a big shot to Taiga's brow.
Buckley chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taiga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taiga wants to stand but Buckley is controlling the position.
Buckley with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Buckley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Buckley 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:48
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Buckley!
William Buckley is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randsome Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drysdale has chosen Jadakiss - The Champ Is Here as his entrance music. Randsome Gracie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randsome Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Drysdale!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Drysdale to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drysdale is one step ahead there.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Drysdale from controlling successfully.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drysdale is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drysdale is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drysdale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drysdale looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Drysdale has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Drysdale isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gracie turns into him and now he's in Drysdale's guard.
Drysdale looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Drysdale keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Drysdale is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Drysdale keeps moving.
Drysdale throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Drysdale's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Drysdale is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Drysdale dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Drysdale scores a takedown into full mount!
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Drysdale's attempts to control the action.
Drysdale swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Drysdale's guard. A big mistake from Drysdale there, giving up the dominant position!
Drysdale throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drysdale knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Drysdale is not content to let Gracie control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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.
Drysdale can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drysdale keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Drysdale manages to get back to half guard.
Drysdale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Drysdale is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Drysdale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Drysdale looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Randsome Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Drysdale has his takedown stuffed
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drysdale has his takedown stuffed
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drysdale feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Drysdale is aware though and is defending well.
Drysdale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Drysdale is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Drysdale trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Drysdale looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie chips away with some ground and pound.
Drysdale is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Drysdale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Drysdale is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Drysdale bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Drysdale tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randsome Gracie clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Drysdale with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Drysdale misses with a takedown attempt
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Drysdale counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
Drysdale tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drysdale tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
Drysdale is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drysdale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Drysdale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drysdale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Drysdale is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Drysdale's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Drysdale is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Drysdale.
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.
Gracie trying to hold on to Drysdale's head to control him but Drysdale postures up.
Drysdale is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Drysdale is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Robert Drysdale will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie misses with a combination
so Drysdale counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Drysdale passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Drysdale is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drysdale is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale working away.
Gracie tries to buck Drysdale off but Drysdale is having none of it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Drysdale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drysdale is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Drysdale is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drysdale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drysdale wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Drysdale goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gracie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Drysdale but great work by Gracie.
Drysdale is trying to work for a sweep but Gracie has mounted him!
Robert Drysdale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drysdale working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drysdale wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Drysdale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drysdale 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:48
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Drysdale!
Robert Drysdale is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonel Lutsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonel Lutsky is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonel Lutsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tank Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lutsky throws a lazy uppercut
and Lutsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lutsky thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lutsky counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Lutsky to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lutsky.
Lutsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutsky.
Leonel Lutsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Lutsky.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Lutsky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lutsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Lutsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Lutsky gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Lutsky lands an uppercut.
Lutsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Lutsky.
Johnson looks gassed!
Lutsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Lutsky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Lutsky.
Lutsky is working Johnson over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lutsky.
A right hook to the body lands for Lutsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Lutsky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lutsky lands with a short shot to the head.
Lutsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Lutsky.
Lutsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Lutsky.
Lutsky pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Lutsky.
Lutsky lands a body punch.
Lutsky lands with a light punch inside.
Lutsky lands an uppercut.
Lutsky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lutsky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lutsky pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Lutsky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lutsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lutsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lutsky digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Lutsky.
Lutsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson is rocked!
Lutsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lutsky finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutsky lands a left hand.
Lutsky pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lutsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Lutsky.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lutsky.
Lutsky drops Johnson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Johnson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Lutsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lutsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lutsky.
Lutsky scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
A right hand to the body from Lutsky.
Lutsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Lutsky.
A shot in the inside from Lutsky.
A hook to the body from Lutsky.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lutsky.
Lutsky works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Lutsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Lutsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lutsky.
Lutsky lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lutsky.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lutsky scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lutsky lands a body punch.
Lutsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lutsky.
Lutsky digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lutsky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Lutsky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Lutsky lands a right hand.
Lutsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lutsky lands a body shot.
Lutsky is struggling to control the position.
Lutsky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lutsky is working Johnson over against the cage.
Lutsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lutsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Lutsky scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Lutsky.
Lutsky pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lutsky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lutsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lutsky lands with a light punch inside.
Lutsky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lutsky scores with a shoulder strike.
Lutsky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lutsky is working Johnson over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lutsky.
Lutsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lutsky breaks the clinch.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Lutsky.
Lutsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Lutsky finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lutsky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lutsky 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.
Leonel Lutsky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lutsky scores with a push kick.
Lutsky lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lutsky lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into rage.
Tank Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lutsky jabs at Johnson's body.
Jab by Lutsky.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Lutsky.
Lutsky thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lutsky lands with a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lutsky.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lutsky works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Lutsky darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lutsky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Lutsky darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lutsky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lutsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Lutsky.
Lutsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Lutsky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lutsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lutsky lands a body shot.
Lutsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lutsky lands an uppercut.
Lutsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Lutsky digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Lutsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Lutsky lands with a left to the head.
Lutsky digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lutsky.
Lutsky works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Lutsky on the inside.
Lutsky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lutsky lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lutsky pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lutsky lands with a short shot to the head.
Lutsky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lutsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Lutsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lutsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lutsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Lutsky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lutsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Lutsky.
Lutsky lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Lutsky.
A shot in the inside from Lutsky.
A right handed body shot lands from Lutsky.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Lutsky won't allow it.
Lutsky scores with a shoulder strike.
Lutsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lutsky lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Lutsky.
Lutsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Lutsky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lutsky connects with the punch.
Leonel Lutsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Lutsky lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Lutsky takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A slapping leg kick lands for Lutsky.
Lutsky jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lutsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leonel Lutsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutsky digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Lutsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lutsky fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lutsky to score with a decent uppercut.
Lutsky throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lutsky works the jab nicely.
Lutsky throws a nice head kick!
Lutsky stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lutsky misses with a double jab.
Johnson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lutsky.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Lutsky.
Lutsky lands a head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lutsky counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Lutsky dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lutsky slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lutsky takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lutsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Lutsky pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lutsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lutsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lutsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lutsky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leonel Lutsky has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lutsky is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lutsky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lutsky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lutsky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Lutsky.
Lutsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lutsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Lutsky manages to break the clinch.
Lutsky cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lutsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lutsky sends Johnson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lutsky is motioning to the referee to let Johnson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Lutsky! Johnson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonel Lutsky!
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