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CoV 144 in NY PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arestotle Santo Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Omori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santo Montoya comes to the cage accompanied by Theme From Jaws. Paul Omori looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arestotle Santo Montoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Omori!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omori doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santo Montoya counters with a takedown into side control.
Omori tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santo Montoya grinds an elbow into Omori's temple.
Santo Montoya tries to stand but Omori is controlling his head.
Santo Montoya swings around for an armbar but Omori sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Santo Montoya's guard.
Santo Montoya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Omori looking to pass the guard.
Santo Montoya is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Santo Montoya tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omori avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Santo Montoya.
Santo Montoya landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Omori wants to control but Santo Montoya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Santo Montoya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Omori does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Omori wants to get back to full guard.
Omori looks gassed!
Ground and pound from Santo Montoya.
Santo Montoya 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.
Santo Montoya tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Omori.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santo Montoya not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Santo Montoya missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Santo Montoya wants to take a breather but Omori is having none of it.
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.
Santo Montoya working over Omori with some ground and pound. Omori looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Santo Montoya looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Santo Montoya controlling the action here.
Omori is trying to maintain the position but Santo Montoya is very close to passing his half guard.
Santo Montoya sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Omori defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santo Montoya wants to take a breather but Omori is having none of it.
Santo Montoya wants to work for an arm triangle but Omori is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Omori is not content to let Santo Montoya control the position.
Omori wants to control but Santo Montoya is keeping busy.
Santo Montoya missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santo Montoya missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Santo Montoya wants to work for an arm triangle but Omori is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Santo Montoya is looking for a kimura here.
Santo Montoya gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Santo Montoya closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Omori blocking the ground and pound attempt from Santo Montoya.
Omori keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Omori is looking to control Santo Montoya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Omori avoid being mounted?
Santo Montoya is trying to control the action in half guard but Omori 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.
Arestotle Santo Montoya dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick from Santo Montoya lands but Omori takes it in his stride.
Nice takedown defense from Santo Montoya. No joy for Omori on that attempt.
Omori circles away from the clinch attempt
and Omori counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Omori stops Santo Montoya from standing up.
Santo Montoya uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Omori scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Omori is breathing heavily.
Santo Montoya tries to buck Omori off but Omori is having none of it.
Santo Montoya manages to get back to half guard.
Santo Montoya tries to get to full guard but Omori has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santo Montoya gets back to full guard.
Santo Montoya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Omori gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arestotle Santo Montoya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Santo Montoya wants to sweep but no luck.
Omori is looking to advance position but Santo Montoya has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Santo Montoya fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santo Montoya putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Santo Montoya controlling from the full mount.
Santo Montoya lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Santo Montoya landing strikes, looking to finish!
Omori is bucking up trying to escape but Santo Montoya cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Santo Montoya cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Santo Montoya content just to control the position here.
Santo Montoya is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santo Montoya working for a guillotine from mount but Omori is in no mood to give up.
Santo Montoya lands a big elbow.
Santo Montoya putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Santo Montoya prevents Omori from getting the reversal.
Santo Montoya is working for a guillotine from mount but Omori frees his head quite easily.
Santo Montoya content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santo Montoya breaks from Omori's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Omori is looking to improve his position but Santo Montoya isn't that keen on the idea.
Santo Montoya has hold of Omori's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Omori manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Santo Montoya is working for a guillotine from mount but Omori frees his head quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santo Montoya looking to secure an arm triangle but Omori defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arestotle Santo Montoya dominated that second round.
That's time! Santo Montoya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Santo Montoya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Omori paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santo Montoya dives in and grabs Omori's left leg, looking for a takedown. Omori pushes down on Santo Montoya's head and hops out.
Santo Montoya misses with a few strikes there.
Omori tries to clinch but Santo Montoya is having none of it.
Santo Montoya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Santo Montoya. Omori shrugs it off though.
Omori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Montoya has closed the distance and engaged Omori in a clinch.
Santo Montoya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Omori.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Santo Montoya just misses with a elbow thrown towards Omori's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santo Montoya on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santo Montoya drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Omori blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Omori tries to stall but Santo Montoya uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Santo Montoya wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santo Montoya tries to pull guard but Omori won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arestotle Santo Montoya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omori fails to pull guard.
Omori manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Omori tries to pull guard but Santo Montoya holds him up against the cage and eventually Omori drops back down to his feet.
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.
Santo Montoya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Omori smiles and moves away.
Arestotle Santo Montoya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santo Montoya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santo Montoya throws a head kick but Omori moves out of range.
Santo Montoya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santo Montoya shoots for a takedown but Omori saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santo Montoya doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Omori counters with a takedown into side control.
Santo Montoya sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santo Montoya tries to roll over but Omori keeps him under control.
Omori blocks the strikes from Santo Montoya.
Santo Montoya tries to kick Omori off but Omori keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Santo Montoya wants to control but Omori is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Omori trying to control the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Santo Montoya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Omori counters with a shoot takedown. Santo Montoya fights it but they end up in guard.
Omori stands up and waves to Santo Montoya to follow him.
Santo Montoya thows a body shot but no joy.
Santo Montoya tries to clinch up.
Santo Montoya slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Arestotle Santo Montoya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santo Montoya lands with a slapping head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Omori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santo Montoya has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arestotle Santo Montoya!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between EI Vittu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermain Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, EI Vittu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jermain Bowman!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vittu just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vittu swivels and escapes.
Sloppy strikes from Vittu. Those never looked like landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vittu, right into the meat.
Bowman tries to clinch there but Vittu circles away.
Oooooh!!! Vittu has knocked Bowman down with a huge combo! Vittu steps away and waves a wobbly Bowman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bowman is rocked!
It looks like Jermain Bowman has been cut.
Vittu is stalking Bowman. Bowman circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Vittu, and it's lights out! Bowman really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). EI Vittu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jared Boll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Beaudreaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jared Boll has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jared Boll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Beaudreaux!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaudreaux stuns Boll with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boll clinches.
Boll scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Adam Beaudreaux has been cut.
Boll manages to pull guard.
Boll pulls Beaudreaux in close to his closed guard and prevents Beaudreaux from doing any damage or advancing position.
Beaudreaux stopping the sweep attempt from Boll.
Beaudreaux wanted to stand there but Boll had control of the position.
Beaudreaux looking to sit in guard and control but Boll gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Beaudreaux keeping full guard, as Boll tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaudreaux has momentary wrist control but Boll slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Boll's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Beaudreaux is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Beaudreaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boll is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Beaudreaux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boll defends it easily.
Boll trying to control the position from guard on top but Beaudreaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boll looking to pass the guard.
Boll trying to control but Beaudreaux is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Beaudreaux is looking for a triangle but Boll pushes his legs off easily.
Boll postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boll trying to control the position from guard on top but Beaudreaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boll controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Beaudreaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boll doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boll manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boll advances to half guard.
Boll scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boll tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beaudreaux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Beaudreaux wants to improve his position but Boll is controlling well.
Boll perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beaudreaux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boll is taking a breather. Beaudreaux 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.
Boll is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beaudreaux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boll.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boll is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaudreaux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boll pulls his head out easily.
Boll is trying to control. Beaudreaux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beaudreaux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boll is working away from the top position though.
Boll is keen to just control but Beaudreaux is a slippery customer.
Boll thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beaudreaux is trying to control but Boll passes into side control!
Boll tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boll has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Boll dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Beaudreaux's cut.
That's time! Boll's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boll has closed the distance and engaged Beaudreaux in a clinch.
Beaudreaux wants to get back to striking at distance but Boll won't allow it.
Boll has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Beaudreaux uses from the top position.
Boll escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beaudreaux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boll pulls Beaudreaux in close to prevent any damage.
Boll bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beaudreaux's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boll pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beaudreaux is keeping the position for now.
Boll sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beaudreaux's guard.
Boll is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaudreaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boll passes to side control.
Beaudreaux struggling a bit here.
Boll is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beaudreaux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boll stands up.
Beaudreaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaudreaux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beaudreaux swinging wildly here.
Boll closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Beaudreaux punishes Boll's body with a nice straight punch.
Boll takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beaudreaux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beaudreaux thuds a left hand into Boll's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beaudreaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beaudreaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beaudreaux tests Boll's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boll tries to move into range but Beaudreaux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beaudreaux cracks a nice hook into Boll's ribs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beaudreaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaudreaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boll takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beaudreaux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boll's head.
Beaudreaux works the jab nicely.
Beaudreaux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beaudreaux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boll is rocked!
Beaudreaux pounces like a tiger and cracks Boll with a vicious hook! Boll is down but not out! Beaudreaux follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Adam Beaudreaux!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Couture looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Peters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Couture!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peters throws a series of strikes that have Couture backpedaling.
Randy Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Couture throws a right hand that misses
and Couture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Couture is rocked!
Peters darts in and clinches Couture up against the cage.
Peters breaks the clinch.
Peters works Couture's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Couture circles away quickly and effectively.
Peters misses with the combination.
Peters grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Couture takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Peters cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mason Peters!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrews comes to the cage accompanied by Higher Love. 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
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lincoln Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Andrews counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Andrews counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Andrews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andrews wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Andrews's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Andrews is proving a slippery customer.
Andrews with a flurry of punches that miss.
Andrews 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.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andrews.
Andrews stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Andrews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andrews won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Andrewsis looking to pass into half guard but Jones pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jones is in guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.
Andrews has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Jones cracks Andrews with a solid left hand.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones trying to move into half guard but instead Andrews has managed to sweep!
Jones pulls Andrews in close to prevent any damage.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andrews gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andrews looking to pass the guard.
Andrews trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Andrews tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Andrews drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Andrews off! Andrews jumps back into Jones's guard.
Andrews postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
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.
Jones wants to sweep here but Andrews controlling him for the moment.
Jones trying to control the position.
Andrews looking to pass the guard.
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andrews defends it easily.
Jones wants to sweep here but Andrews controlling him for the moment.
Andrews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Andrews dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Andrews.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andrews is defended easily by Jones.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Andrews counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is trying to keep Andrews in close.
Andrews advances to half guard.
Andrews controlling the pace.
Andrews takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones controlling the position well.
Jones tries to roll over but Andrews keeps him under control.
Jones is trying to control but Andrews passes into side control!
Andrews is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Andrews landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Andrews in side control lands a decent elbow.
Andrews in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Andrews advances to full mount.
Jones tries to hold on but Andrews pushes him away.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Andrews jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jones manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Alex Andrews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andrews happy to just control the position for now.
Andrews is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews advances to full mount.
Andrews can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Jones wants to hold on but Andrews pushes him away.
Jones defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Andrews.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Andrews is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jones can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Andrews trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Andrews avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Andrews thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andrews trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Andrews dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Andrews counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones wants to clinch up but Andrews keeps it at a distance.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Andrews counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andrews counters with a one-two to the body.
Andrews misses with the combination.
Andrews jabs at Jones's body.
Lincoln Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andrews.
Jones tries to clinch
and Andrews counters with a one-two to the body.
Andrews goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Andrews counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrews lands a jab-cross combination.
Andrews stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrews falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrews misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones looks to clinch
and Andrews counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrews scores with a punch to the head.
Andrews displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Andrews decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Andrews controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Andrews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Andrews wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Andrews postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Jones is pulling down on Andrews's head. It's preventing any offense from Andrews, at least for the moment.
Andrews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andrews is controlling him.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andrews is aware though and is defending well.
Andrews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Andrews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andrews with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andrews content to stall in guard here.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Andrews is proving a slippery customer.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones wants to improve his position but instead Andrews has moved into half guard.
Andrews lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Andrews has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andrews uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
Andrews sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lincoln Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrews lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Andrews.
Jones taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Andrews connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Andrews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andrews has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Andrews!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kilo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop comes to the cage accompanied by Drunkula - Lift The Whip. Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Inspectah Deck - Friction. 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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144 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kilo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Bishop as he connects with a hook.
Bishop tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson shoots and misses
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Jackson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bishop's half guard.
Bishop moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Bishop is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bishop manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Bishop's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bishop is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bishop advances position into side control!
Bishop is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jackson 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.
Jackson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishop pulls his head out easily.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bishop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bishop postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Bishop scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up.
Bishop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Bishop passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bishop is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bishop working the ground and pound but Jackson is defending the strikes.
Bishop working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bishop lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bishop is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackson is trying to control Bishop's posture but Bishop avoids it.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Bishop scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bishop dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Bishop circles away easily
and Bishop counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bishop counters with a big head kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Jackson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bishop looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bishop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bishop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
Bishop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bishop is keeping the position for now.
Bishop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Bishop isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jackson stacks Bishop on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jackson!
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.
Bishop is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bishop moves into full guard.
Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bishop is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard.
Bishop passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bishop is working Jackson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bishop creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bishop wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson tries to buck Bishop off but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop working the ground and pound.
Bishop is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bishop grinds an elbow into Jackson's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries to score with some ground and pound. Jackson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A control attempt from Jackson but he's now mounted!
Bishop scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
Bishop postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jackson looks a forlorn figure.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Bishop is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bishop dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bishop scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Bishop counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Bishop punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson gets a double leg takedown into Bishop's guard.
Billy Bishop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bishop looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Bishop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Bishop slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Bishop advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson wants to control but Bishop is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bishop missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Bishop there.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bishop winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bishop tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Jackson is pressing down on Bishop's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Bishop lands a couple of digs.
Bishop drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Bishop off! Bishop jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson is trying to keep Bishop in close.
Billy Bishop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bishop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bishop trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
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.
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bishop is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bishop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bishop working some strikes from top position.
Jackson trying to control the position.
Bishop throwing strikes from guard but Jackson blocks nicely.
Kilo Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bishop has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bishop!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrell Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Summers's entrance music is Last Chance by Shooting Star. A fine choice. Lee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Teaching You. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrell Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Lee!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Summers counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Lee defending well as Summers loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee avoids the body shot from Summers.
Lee misses with an uppercut
letting Summers counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Summers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Summers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Tyrell Summers has been cut.
Brandon Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Summers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Summers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Summers counters with a two punch combo.
Summers throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Summers misses with a body shot
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Summers.
Summers catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tyrell Summers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Summers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee blocking some punches.
Summers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Summers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrell Summers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Summers misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
Summers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyrell Summers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Summers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Summers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Summers.
Summers misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a leg kick.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers swings widly with a right hand
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with a hook
enabling Summers to counter with a crisp jab.
Summers misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a crisp one two that drops Summers! Lee thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Summers to his feet! Summers is in big trouble!
Summers is rocked!
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Summers counters with a straight right hand.
Lee tries to work over Summers's front leg with a kick but Summers checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Summers.
Summers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Summers checks the leg kick.
Summers scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Summers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a low kick, right behind Summers 's knee.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Summers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Summers catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Summers throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Summers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyrell Summers's cut is getting worse.
Summers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyrell Summers'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. This is the final round!
Summers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Summers.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Summers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Summers misses with a combination
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Summers.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Summers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Summers is controlling the pace.
Summers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lee won't allow Summers to pass to mount.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Summers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Summers is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is controlling Summers's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lee is not content to let Summers control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tyrell Summers just wasn't active enough.
Summers takes one to the chin there.
Tyrell Summers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Summers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Summers misses with a wild body shot.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Summers counters with an inside leg kick.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Summers.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyrell Summers.
I think Lee 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 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Lee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele's entrance music is Freak On A Leash. A fine choice. Williams has chosen Alice In Chains - Rooster as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Steele!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Randy Williams!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steele thinking.
Steele misses with a leg kick.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A jab lands there for Steele.
A good leg kick by Steele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Williams jumps guard but Steele stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Steele with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Steele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williams wants a takedown.
George Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Williams.
A body shot lands from Steele.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steele prevents it.
Williams decides to pull guard.
Williams looking to control.
Steele trying to stand up but can't free himself from Williams's guard.
Steele throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steele preventing the sweep.
Steele seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Steele wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of George Steele.
Steele throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steele throws a right hand that misses
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Steele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steele sprawls well. Steele wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
Steele misses with a body shot.
Williams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Steele's guard.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Williams controlling from the top position.
Williams throws and elbow that misses. Steele uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Steele!
Steele postures up.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Steele from controlling successfully.
Steele wanted to stand there but Williams had control of the position.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Steele dominated that round.
That's time! Steele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steele counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Steele misses with a hook to the body
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Steele tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Williams shoots in but Steele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters by clinching up.
Steele scores with a hook to the body.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Steele looking to throw knees to the head but Williams is blocking nicely.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Steele throws a head punch that misses.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Steele is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
George Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Williams.
Steele pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Williams fails to pull guard.
Steele is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steele walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Steele counters with a nice leg kick.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams tries for a takedown but Steele circles away easily
and Steele counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele misses with a straight left.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steele lands a head kick!
Steele scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Steele dodges the punch combination from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele moves into the clinch.
Williams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williams as Steele tries to tie him up.
A shot in the inside from Steele.
Williams has Steele pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Williams pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Steele tumbling to the mat - Williams dives into Steele's guard.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams prevents Steele from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele is pulling down on Williams's head to control his posture.
Steele is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Williams is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Steele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Steele trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Steele dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steele counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Williams on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.
Steele tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams tries to clinch there but Steele circles away.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Steele manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Steele misses
and Williams counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Steele!
Steele tries to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steele is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Williams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Williams unloading with bombs!
Steele is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Steele is looking to improve his position but Williams isn't that keen on the idea.
Williams working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Steele gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steele is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
Williams trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom.
Steele is looking to improve his position.
Williams not doing much here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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.
Steele lands a two punch combo.
Steele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steele misses with a hook
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steele pinned against the cage. Steele gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
George Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Williams.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but George Steele did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steele scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
Steele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Steele does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Steele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Steele pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Steele lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good exchange - Steele coming out on top.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steele throws a right hand that misses
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Williams tries to clinch up but Steele circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steele throws a combination that misses
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Steele counters with a body kick.
Steele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Steele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steele throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Steele misses the body punch
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Williams throwing shots but Steele is blocking nicely.
Steele is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Williams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Williams's back!
Steele trying to control momentarily.
Williams tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
Williams trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Williams staying busy and making it hard for Steele to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Randy Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steele is hanging on to Williams's back as he tries to escape.
Williams has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Steele.
Steele is trying to stick to Williams's back but Williams is turning into Steele. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Steele's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Steele had his way with Randy Williams in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams tries for a takedown but Steele circles away easily
and Steele counters by clinching up.
Williams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steele just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but Williams blocks with his arms.
Williams pulls Steele into guard.
Steele won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing Steele from standing up.
Williams wants to sweep here but Steele controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steele trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because George Steele just wasn't active enough.
Steele moves to clinch but Williams breaks away
and Williams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steele holds on and takes a little breather.
Randy Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steele tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams has gone for a leg lock! Steele slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.
Steele wants to stand but Williams has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Steele trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Steele is looking to stand up but Williams won't let him.
We're going to have a standup here because George Steele wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steele circles away.
George Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Williams.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Steele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick
and Williams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steele clinches up with Williams and pushes him back against the cage.
Williams tries to work over Steele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steele lands a knee to the head.
Williams scores with a shoulder strike.
Williams tries to pull guard but Steele holds him up against the cage and eventually Williams drops back down to his feet.
Steele stalls.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steele backwards.
Still in the clinch, Steele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williams letting Steele take a breather here.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Steele's head.
Steele pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Williams works on Steele's body with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steele has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Steele!
George Steele is the new light heavyweight champion!
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