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UFF 14: Pride PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roylin Rawkus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roylin Rawkus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Davis!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis blocks a head kick by Rawkus.
Davis misses with a left hand
and Rawkus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rawkus.
Davis blocks the elbow strike.
Rawkus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davis avoids it.
Davis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Davis wants to break free but Rawkus has control.
Rawkus misses with a knee strike.
Rawkus misses with a knee strike.
Davis dodges an elbow strike from Rawkus.
Davis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rawkus has him pressed against the cage.
Rawkus missing with knees to the body.
Rawkus missing with knees to the body.
Rawkus misses with an elbow strike.
Rawkus trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawkus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Michael Davis has been cut.
Davis is trying to force a seperation but Rawkus has the dominant position.
Rawkus misses with an elbow strike.
Davis blocks an elbow strike from Rawkus.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Rawkus keeps him there for the moment.
Rawkus throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawkus connects with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rawkus throws an elbow but misses.
Rawkus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rawkus misses with a knee to the head.
Davis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davis takes an elbow to the temple.
Rawkus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rawkus connects with a nasty looking knee right to Davis's face.
Davis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rawkus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis has had enough of the clinch but Rawkus keeps him there for the moment.
Rawkus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davis blocks it with crossed arms.
Rawkus tries to land knees in the clinch but Davis avoids the damage to the body.
Rawkus lands an elbow inside that Davis shrugs off.
Davis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rawkus trying to land knees to the body.
Davis tries to pull guard but Rawkus won't allow it.
Davis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rawkus walks away with a smile on his face. Davis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roylin Rawkus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Davis.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rawkus defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davis throws a combination that misses
and Rawkus moves into the clinch.
Rawkus missing with knees to the body.
Rawkus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Davis's defenses.
Rawkus with a knee to the head.
Rawkus landing knees to the body.
Rawkus tries to land knees in the clinch but Davis avoids the damage to the body.
Rawkus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Davis takes an elbow to the temple.
Rawkus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Davis jumps guard but Rawkus stands there with Davis around his waist. Davis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rawkus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rawkus misses with an elbow over the top.
Rawkus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rawkus tries to land knees in the clinch but Davis avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawkus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rawkus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rawkus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rawkus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Davis wants to break free but Rawkus has control.
Davis is trying to break free.
Rawkus throws an elbow that misses.
Davis managing to block the knees to the body from Rawkus.
Rawkus trying to land knees to the body.
Davis avoiding damage as Rawkus throws knees to the body.
Davis is trying to push Rawkus away but Rawkus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rawkus misses with a knee strike.
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.
Rawkus throws an elbow that misses.
Davis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Davis takes an elbow to the temple.
Rawkus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davis is defending well for now.
Davis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rawkus lands a knee to the body.
Rawkus tries a knee to the head but Davis blocks it.
Rawkus looking to throw knees to the head but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis is trying to force a seperation but Rawkus has the dominant position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rawkus.
Rawkus trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawkus trying to land knees to the body.
Rawkus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Davis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rawkus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rawkus counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roylin Rawkus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Davis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rawkus looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
Rawkus misses with the combination.
Davis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rawkus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rawkus.
Davis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rawkus throws an elbow but misses.
Rawkus tries to land knees in the clinch but Davis avoids the damage to the body.
Rawkus tries a knee to the head but Davis blocks it.
Rawkus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davis is defending well for now.
Davis is trying to stall.
Rawkus is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rawkus.
Davis is trying to break the clinch but Rawkus has him pressed against the cage.
Rawkus stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis dodges an elbow strike from Rawkus.
Rawkus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davis is defending well for now.
Rawkus trying to land knees to the body.
Rawkus misses with a knee to the head.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Rawkus won't allow it.
Rawkus misses with a knee to the head.
Rawkus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Davis dodges an elbow strike from Rawkus.
Rawkus landing knees to the head.
Rawkus misses with a knee strike.
Rawkus trying to land knees to the body.
Rawkus looking to throw knees to the head but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rawkus has him pressed against the cage.
Davis goes for a takedown attempt but Rawkus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Davis moves forwards but Rawkus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
Davis throws a right hand that Rawkus ducks under and follows up with a left that Rawkus also avoids with ease.
Davis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rawkus counters with an outside leg kick.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rawkus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rawkus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rawkus moves into the clinch.
Rawkus looking to throw knees to the head but Davis is blocking nicely.
Rawkus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rawkus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rawkus connects with a knee to the head.
Rawkus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davis.
Rawkus tries a knee to the head but Davis blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawkus with a knee to the head.
Rawkus tries a knee to the head but Davis blocks it.
Davis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rawkus tries to land a knee to the head but Davis blocks with his arms.
Davis managing to block the knees to the body from Rawkus.
Davis is trying to force a seperation but Rawkus has the dominant position.
Rawkus throws an elbow but it misses.
Rawkus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Davis is defending well for now.
Rawkus tries to land a knee to the head but Davis blocks with his arms.
Rawkus lands an elbow that stopped Davis in his tracks for a moment.
Rawkus tries a knee to the head but Davis blocks it.
Rawkus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Davis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Davis fails to pull guard.
Roylin Rawkus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Davis.
Davis wants to get back to striking at distance but Rawkus won't allow it.
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.
Rawkus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Davis jumps guard but Rawkus stands there with Davis around his waist. Davis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rawkus missing with knees to the body.
Rawkus trying to land knees to the body.
Rawkus lands an elbow inside.
Rawkus trying to land knees to the body.
Rawkus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rawkus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rawkus tries to land a knee to the head but Davis blocks with his arms.
Davis dodges an elbow strike from Rawkus.
Rawkus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rawkus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davis avoids it.
Davis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rawkus smiles and moves away.
Davis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rawkus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rawkus.
Davis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roylin Rawkus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Davis's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Davis lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Roylin Rawkus has been cut.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Davis misses with a double jab.
Rawkus clinches up with Davis and pushes him back against the cage.
Rawkus lands a damaging elbow.
Rawkus looking to throw knees to the head but Davis is blocking nicely.
Davis managing to block the knees to the body from Rawkus.
Rawkus tries to land a knee to the head but Davis blocks with his arms.
Rawkus tries to land knees in the clinch but Davis avoids the damage to the body.
Rawkus misses with a knee strike.
Davis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davis is trying to force a seperation but Rawkus has the dominant position.
Rawkus tries to land a knee to the head but Davis blocks with his arms.
Rawkus prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rawkus misses with an elbow strike.
Davis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawkus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rawkus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rawkus tries to land knees in the clinch but Davis avoids the damage to the body.
Davis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Davis stalling in the clinch but Rawkus improves position.
Davis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roylin Rawkus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Davis.
Davis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rawkus misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rawkus throws an elbow but misses.
Rawkus pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rawkus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rawkus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rawkus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rawkus looking to throw knees to the head but Davis is blocking nicely.
Rawkus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davis blocks the elbow strike.
Davis jumps guard but Rawkus stands there with Davis around his waist. Davis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rawkus stalling.
Rawkus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rawkus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davis blocks it with crossed arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Davis is trying to break free.
Rawkus is pressed up against the cage. Davis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rawkus down to the mat. Rawkus avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Davis throws a combination that misses
and Rawkus counters by moving into the clinch.
Rawkus tries to land a knee to the head but Davis blocks with his arms.
Rawkus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Davis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rawkus walks away with a smile on his face. Davis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rawkus closes the distance and clinches.
Rawkus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawkus throws an elbow but it misses.
Davis is trying to break the clinch but Rawkus is controlling him.
Davis can't break the clinch.
Rawkus lands an elbow that stopped Davis in his tracks for a moment.
Rawkus tries to land knees in the clinch but Davis avoids the damage to the body.
Rawkus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rawkus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Davis avoids it.
Rawkus scores with a knee to the head.
Davis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rawkus lands a good knee to the midsection. Davis won't want to take too many of those.
Rawkus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davis.
Rawkus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davis blocks it with crossed arms.
Davis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Davis blocks the elbow strike.
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.
Rawkus misses with a knee strike.
Rawkus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davis blocks it with crossed arms.
Davis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Davis is trying to drag Rawkus to the mat but Rawkus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rawkus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rawkus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roylin Rawkus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rawkus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Roylin Rawkus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Davis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Davis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rawkus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Davis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Michael Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rawkus throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Davis.
I think Rawkus 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roylin Rawkus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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255 lbs
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255 lbs
2 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Counter striker
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dutch Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bill Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Goldberg counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Schultz's guard now.
Goldberg is in close to Schultz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schultz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goldberg is controlling him.
Goldberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schultz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goldberg on the ground.
Goldberg stands up over Schultz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goldberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schultz is looking to stand up but Goldberg isn't so interested in that idea.
Goldberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Schultz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Goldberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg landing with the ground and pound.
Goldberg distracts Schultz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goldberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goldberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goldberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Goldberg makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Goldberg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Schultz is looking to stand up but Goldberg isn't so interested in that idea.
Schultz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Schultz has momentary wrist control but Goldberg slips an elbow through the middle.
Goldberg works over Schultz with some ground and pound from guard.
Goldberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goldberg postures up and lands a big shot to Schultz's brow.
Goldberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goldberg prevents Schultz from getting back to his feet.
Goldberg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schultz's head.
Schultz is rocked!
Goldberg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Schultz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goldberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg gets to his feet and stands over Schultz, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Schultz felt that one! Goldberg unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Schultz from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Goldberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ginger Ayl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ayl comes to the cage accompanied by white lighting. 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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186 lbs
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176 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ginger Ayl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilson Torres!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ayl staying out of range there.
Torres catches Ayl with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Ginger Ayl has been cut.
Torres misses with a right hand
and Ayl counters by moving into the clinch.
Torres blocks a body shot from Ayl.
Torres has Ayl pressed against the cage.
Ayl is trying to break the clinch but Torres is controlling him.
Ayl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torres throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torres misses with an uppercut
and Ayl counters with a one-two to the body.
Ayl takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
Torres throws a hook to the side of Ayl's head but Ayl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ayl counters by clinching up.
Ayl breaks the clinch.
Torres is looking to clinch but Ayl is avoiding it.
Wilson Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Ayl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ayl tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torres connects with a body shot.
Torres getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ayl throws a leg kick but Torres checks it.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch but Ayl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Torres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torres misses with an uppercut.
Torres darts in trying to clinch
and Ayl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayl walks into a stiff left hand from Torres.
Torres scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ayl doesn't seem bothered though.
Ayl defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
Torres lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ayl is rocked!
Ayl is breathing heavily.
Torres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ayl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Ayl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ayl throws a sloppy body shot
and Torres counters with a huge right that knocks Ayl out cold! Torres is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wilson Torres!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gene Carano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Neo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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270 lbs
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280 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gene Carano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Neo!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carano wants to clinch but Neo slips to the side
and Neo counters with a leg kick.
Neo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Neo counters with a head kick that drops Carano to the mat! Carano scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Neo counters with a body kick that stops Carano in his tracks momentarily.
Neo misses with a head kick.
Carano closes the distance but Neo moves to the side
and Neo counters with a head kick.
Neo throws a low kick but Carano moves out of range easily.
Carano misses with a wild combination.
Carano misses with an uppercut
and Neo counters with a leg kick.
Neo tries a head kick but it misses.
Neo lands a head kick!
It looks like Gene Carano has been cut.
Carano looks to throw a body kick
and Neo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Carano is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carano darts in trying to clinch
and Neo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Neo tries to score with a low kick but Carano moves his leg out of the way.
Neo lands a big head kick that sends Carano tumbling to the mat! Neo takes a step backwards and waves Carano back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters circling a little - Neo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Neo connects with a leg kick. Carano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Neo.
Neo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Neo just misses with a punch to the body.
Carano looks to clinch
and Neo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Neo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Carano tries to clinch up
and Neo counters with a monster head kick that knocks Carano out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thomas Neo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolf Von Cocksuker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Adolf Von Cocksuker enters the cage!
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211 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Al Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adolf Von Cocksuker!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen cracks Von Cocksuker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Allen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Von Cocksuker misses with a leg kick
and Allen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Cocksuker throws a poor cross that misses
and Allen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Von Cocksuker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Allen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Allen tests Von Cocksuker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Cocksuker dips to his left and cracks Allen with an uppercut!
Von Cocksuker 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.
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!
Von Cocksuker won't allow Allen to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Cocksuker stands and steps away. Allen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Von Cocksuker throws a combination that misses
and Allen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Cocksuker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Allen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Von Cocksuker's knee momentarily.
Allen cracks Von Cocksuker with a good jab.
Von Cocksuker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Allen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Allen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Von Cocksuker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Allen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Von Cocksuker has a closed guard, preventing Allen from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Al Allen.
Allen works Von Cocksuker's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Cocksuker.
Von Cocksuker throws a right hand that misses
and Allen counters with a nice kick to the body.
A low kick from Von Cocksuker misses
and Allen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Von Cocksuker throws a sloppy body shot
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Cocksuker needs to keep his hands up - Allen had a free shot at his head there.
Allen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Von Cocksuker circles away.
Allen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Von Cocksuker looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen wants to clinch up but Von Cocksuker keeps it at a distance.
Allen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Allen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Allen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Cocksuker's hands.
Von Cocksuker throws a lazy body kick
and Allen counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Allen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Allen lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Allen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Allen's corner calls for a 1-2. Allen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Von Cocksuker misses with a hook to the body
and Allen counters with a leg kick.
Von Cocksuker misses with a shot to the body
and Allen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Allen connects with a right hand. Von Cocksuker shakes it off.
Von Cocksuker thows a leg kick but Allen checks it
and Allen counters with a good low kick that Von Cocksuker was not able to check.
Von Cocksuker takes one on the button.
Von Cocksuker misses with a left hand
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adolf Von Cocksuker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen tries to clinch up but Von Cocksuker circles away and keeps his distance.
Von Cocksuker is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Cocksuker throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Allen counter with a right hand.
Allen lands a jab.
Von Cocksuker tries to land a body kick
and Allen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Allen wants to clinch.
Allen looks to land a combination. Von Cocksuker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Von Cocksuker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Cocksuker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Allen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von Cocksuker doesn't manage to clinch there - Allen circles away.
Von Cocksuker throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Allen counter with a right hand.
Von Cocksuker misses with a double jab
and Allen counters with an outside leg kick.
Von Cocksuker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Allen scores with the left hand. Von Cocksuker knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Cocksuker tries to clinch there but Allen circles away.
Von Cocksuker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Allen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Von Cocksuker avoids it really well and circles away.
Von Cocksuker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Horrible takedown by Von Cocksuker or perhaps it was just good defense by Allen which made him look bad.
Allen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Von Cocksuker throws a combination that misses
and Allen counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Cocksuker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Allen tries to clinch but Von Cocksuker is having none of it.
Allen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Allen shoots for a takedown but Von Cocksuker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Von Cocksuker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen lands a glancing blow to the side of Von Cocksuker's head.
Al Allen is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Cocksuker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Allen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Allen wants to clinch up but Von Cocksuker keeps it at a distance.
Allen scores with a nice head shot.
Von Cocksuker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Allen circles away.
Allen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Von Cocksuker backs up against the cage.
Allen lands a jab to the head.
Allen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Allen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Von Cocksuker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Allen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Von Cocksuker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Allen somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen has his takedown stuffed
and Von Cocksuker counters with a right hand to the body.
Von Cocksuker circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Allen. Beautiful body shot.
Von Cocksuker throws a leg kick
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Cocksuker closes the distance and clinches up with Allen, looking for a takedown. Von Cocksuker pushes Allen against the cage but Allen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Von Cocksuker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Von Cocksuker tries to clinch there but Allen circles away.
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.
Allen lands with a cross.
Von Cocksuker keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick from Von Cocksuker is predictable there
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Von Cocksuker misses with a combination
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
Von Cocksuker takes one to the chin there.
Danga de danga de dang - Allen scores with a four punch combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Von Cocksuker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Von Cocksuker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Von Cocksuker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Von Cocksuker misses
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Allen closes the distance and clinches.
Allen scores with a shot to the side of Von Cocksuker's head.
Von Cocksuker stops a takedown attempt from Allen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Cocksuker backwards.
Allen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Cocksuker throws a sloppy body shot
and Allen counters with an outside leg kick.
Al Allen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Allen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Von Cocksuker throws a poor cross that misses
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allen with a jab.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Cocksuker can do to turn this around?
Allen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Allen throws a series of strikes that have Von Cocksuker backpedaling.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Allen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Allen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Allen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mackin Morning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mackin Morning is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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26
176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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24
169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mackin Morning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gray Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morning scores with a jab to the head.
Morning blocks a head kick by Maynard.
Maynard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morning swivels and escapes.
Maynard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maynard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Morning is proving hard to escape from.
Maynard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Morning, up you get!
Maynard misses with a double jab
and Morning counters with a nice leg kick.
Morning misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morning throws a one two combo.
It looks like Gray Maynard has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morning lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Morning lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maynard circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard looking to score a takedown here. Morning is defending well but Maynard drives through and ends up in Morning's guard.
Maynard stops Morning from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maynard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morning tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maynard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gray Maynard was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A punch combination from Morning misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard misses with a body punch
and Morning counters with a three punch combo that has Maynard backing up. Maynard nods at Morning to acknowledge the strikes.
Maynard throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maynard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Morning is breathing heavily.
Maynard is looking to advance position but Morning won't allow it.
Maynard is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Morning is looking to control Maynard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morning avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard not doing much here.
Maynard is looking to pass Morning's guard but actually Morning recovers to full guard.
Maynard stands up and waves to Morning to follow him.
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.
Morning lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maynard backs up against the cage.
Maynard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maynard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maynard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Morning drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maynard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morning is pressed up against the cage. Maynard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Morning down to the mat. Morning avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mackin Morning dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gray Maynard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Morning pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gray Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Maynard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Morning counters with a low kick, right behind Maynard 's knee.
Maynard 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.
Maynard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maynard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maynard 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.
Morning controls Maynard momentarily but Maynard frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard wants to stand but Morning has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maynard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morning avoids it really well and circles away.
Mackin Morning is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maynard moves out of range of the leg kick from Morning.
Morning scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maynard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morning is keeping the position for now.
Maynard controlling from the top position.
Maynard trying to control but Morning is working from the bottom.
Maynard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gray Maynard.
Maynard has a takedown stuffed.
Morning thumps Maynard with a low kick.
Maynard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Morning manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maynard has a takedown stuffed.
Mackin Morning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gray Maynard.
Maynard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mackin Morning is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morning, right into the meat.
Morning gets caught napping as Maynard dives in and scores a takedown. Morning manages to retain guard.
Maynard is breathing heavily.
Morning working a defensive guard here.
Morning wants to get back to his feet but Maynard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maynard is stalling in the full guard.
Morning looking for a sweep. Not yet Morning, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gray Maynard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gray Maynard's cut.
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!
Maynard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maynard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morning throws a series of punches but Maynard moves out of range.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Maynard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Maynard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Morning tries to buck Maynard off but he can't manage it.
Maynard swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Morning is now in Maynard's guard. A big mistake from Maynard there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard controlling Morning's posture.
Maynard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morning is aware though and is defending well.
Maynard looking for a sweep. Not yet Maynard, not yet.
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.
Maynard is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Maynard has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Morning avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maynard has control of Morning's left arm, preventing Morning from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard wants to improve his position but instead Morning has moved into half guard.
Morning passes into side control, despite Maynard's attempt to control the position.
Maynard is looking for a sweep.
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.
Maynard can't do much from the bottom here.
Maynard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maynard is looking for a sweep. Morning is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gray Maynard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maynard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gray Maynard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Kringle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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24
175 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kris Kringle!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph shoots for a double leg takedown but Kringle sprawls well. He's pushed Joseph's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kringle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kringle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joseph is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kringle pulls his head out easily.
Joseph is trying to maintain the position but Kringle is very close to passing his half guard.
Joseph blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kringle.
Kringle trying to mount his opponent but Joseph defends it.
Kringle is keen to just control but Joseph is a slippery customer.
Kringle drops an elbow to the side of Joseph's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kringle stops Joseph from getting back to his feet.
Joseph is refusing to be controlled, as Kringle sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kringle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kringle looks to land a strike but Joseph avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kringle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kringle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joseph. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kringle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Joseph's head.
Kringle distracts Joseph with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Joseph is looking for a triangle but Kringle pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kringle thows a big elbow that misses.
Kringle trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Joseph manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kringle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joseph pushing down on Kringle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Joseph seems to be working for a kimura but Kringle defends the submission attempt.
Kringle works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joseph advances position into side control!
Kringle is not content to let Joseph control the position.
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.
Kringle trying to remain calm as Joseph controls from the top position.
Joseph is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kringle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Joseph wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kringle, who protects the arm well.
Kringle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joseph tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joseph has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Joseph tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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 Joe Joseph will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Joseph decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Joseph prevents Kringle from improving his position.
Joseph is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kringle sees it coming and defends easily.
Joseph is just content to waste time from the top position. Kringle takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Joseph tries to free his leg and advance position but Kringle is retaining full guard.
Kringle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Joseph missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joseph passes into half guard.
Joseph slips a nice elbow through Kringle's hands, connecting with Kringle's forehead.
Kringle is refusing to be controlled, as Joseph sits in half guard.
Joseph 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.
Kringle tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kringle wants to improve his position but Joseph is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kringle defends it well.
Kringle tries to get to full guard but Joseph has control of the leg.
Kringle trying to control but Joseph postures up.
Joseph missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joseph is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kringle is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Joseph!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio De La Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashley Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashley Williams is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 New York, Sergio De La Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ashley Williams!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a nice low kick that buckles De La Cruz's knee momentarily.
De La Cruz tries to land a body kick
and Williams counters with a nice low kick that buckles De La Cruz's knee momentarily.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
De La Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a thumping low kick.
De La Cruz is breathing heavily.
De La Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williams counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio De La Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Cruz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Williams counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De La Cruz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams drives through and clinches with De La Cruz against the cage.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Williams drops De La Cruz with a big knee straight up the middle! De La Cruz is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Sergio De La Cruz has been cut.
Williams throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
Williams connects with a leg kick. De La Cruz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Williams is looking to slow De La Cruz down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses De La Cruz's sensitive parts.
De La Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams lands a front kick.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williams forces De La Cruz back against the cage and clinches.
De La Cruz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. De La Cruz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
De La Cruz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De La Cruz tries to clinch
and Williams counters with an outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams tries a knee to the head but De La Cruz blocks it.
De La Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De La Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De La Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Williams.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De La Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De La Cruz could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but De La Cruz blocks with his arms.
Williams landing knees to the head.
De La Cruz fails to pull guard.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but De La Cruz is blocking nicely.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De La Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De La Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams lands a good knee to the midsection. De La Cruz won't want to take too many of those.
Williams tries a knee to the head but De La Cruz blocks it.
Williams scores with a knee to the head.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
De La Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
De La Cruz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams tries a knee to the head but De La Cruz blocks it.
Williams scores with a knee to the head.
Williams tries a knee to the head but De La Cruz blocks it.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but De La Cruz avoids the damage to the body.
De La Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams misses with a knee strike.
De La Cruz jumps guard but Williams stands there with De La Cruz around his waist. De La Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
De La Cruz jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashley Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergio De La Cruz'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.
De La Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters by clinching up.
De La Cruz is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
Williams keeps control of De La Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams tries a knee to the head but De La Cruz blocks it.
Williams tries a knee to the head but De La Cruz blocks it.
De La Cruz jumps guard but Williams stands there with De La Cruz around his waist. De La Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but De La Cruz blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Williams.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De La Cruz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams unloads a knee to the mid-section. De La Cruz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De La Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but De La Cruz blocks with his arms.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Williams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De La Cruz's efforts to push away.
De La Cruz tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio De La Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De La Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
De La Cruz is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.
De La Cruz wants to break free but Williams has control.
De La Cruz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but De La Cruz avoids the damage to the body.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams tries a knee to the head but De La Cruz blocks it.
De La Cruz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.
De La Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with an outside leg kick.
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.
De La Cruz misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with an outside leg kick.
De La Cruz looks to clinch
and Williams counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sergio De La Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by De La Cruz.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow De La Cruz down.
Williams connects with a leg kick. De La Cruz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De La Cruz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Williams counters with a nice kick to the body.
A combination from De La Cruz does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Williams.
De La Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams moves into the clinch.
De La Cruz stalling in the clinch but Williams improves position.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De La Cruz avoids it.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but De La Cruz blocks with his arms.
De La Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams tries a knee to the head but De La Cruz blocks it.
De La Cruz working hard to break the clinch.
De La Cruz is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De La Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but De La Cruz is blocking nicely.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
De La Cruz tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.
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.
Williams connects with a knee to the head.
De La Cruz tries to circle away but Williams has him pinned against the cage.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De La Cruz.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De La Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De La Cruz decides to pull guard.
De La Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
De La Cruz looking to control but Williams passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ashley Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergio De La Cruz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick by De La Cruz misses
and Williams counters with a nice leg kick.
De La Cruz fails with the takedown
and Williams makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. De La Cruz really felt that one!
Sergio De La Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De La Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a nice leg kick.
Williams connects with a leg kick. De La Cruz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Williams feints and then cracks De La Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De La Cruz down.
That kick from Williams tenderised De La Cruz's leg. De La Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De La Cruz blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but De La Cruz blocks with his arms.
Williams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Williams unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but De La Cruz blocks with his arms.
Williams drops De La Cruz with a big knee straight up the middle! De La Cruz is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
De La Cruz is rocked!
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De La Cruz.
Oh De La Cruz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams clinches up against the cage.
De La Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but De La Cruz blocks with his arms.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De La Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De La Cruz fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio De La Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Cruz is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position.
Williams landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and De La Cruz avoids it.
De La Cruz can't get the takedown.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De La Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams tries a knee to the head but De La Cruz blocks it.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De La Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ashley Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Williams tries a knee to the head but De La Cruz blocks it.
De La Cruz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
De La Cruz tries to circle away but Williams has him pinned against the cage.
De La Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to De La Cruz's face.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but De La Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
De La Cruz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
De La Cruz misses with the head strike.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to De La Cruz's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De La Cruz.
Williams keeps control of De La Cruz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
De La Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De La Cruz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Williams.
De La Cruz managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
De La Cruz tries for a takedown. No joy.
De La Cruz tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
Williams connects with a knee to the head.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
De La Cruz is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but De La Cruz blocks it with crossed arms.
De La Cruz decides to pull guard.
Williams preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De La Cruz wants to improve his position but instead Williams has moved into half guard.
Williams controlling the action here.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De La Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams prevents De La Cruz from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ashley Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashley Williams!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Stroud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Stroud could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Rogers's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Stroud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers tries to clinch but Stroud moves away
and Stroud counters by moving into the clinch.
Rogers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stroud backwards.
It looks like Lee Stroud has been cut.
Stroud takes a shot to the head.
Rogers has a couple of punches blocked by Stroud.
Stroud goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rogers prevents it.
Rogers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rogers throws a head punch that misses.
Rogers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stroud lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stroud trying to control from Rogers's half guard. Rogers has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rogers is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stroud is controlling him.
Stroud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stroud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stroud wants to stand but Rogers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stroud trying to control but Rogers is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stroud throwing strikes but missing.
Rogers wriggles free and stands up.
Stroud jabs Rogers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rogers wants to clinch but Stroud slips to the side
and Stroud counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rogers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rogers wants to stand up but Stroud is controlling him.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Stroud from controlling successfully.
Stroud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rogers is looking to stand up but Stroud isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looks gassed!
Stroud postures up and lands a big shot to Rogers's brow.
Stroud drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rogers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stroud has Rogers in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stroud had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rogers defends it easily.
Rogers stands up and waves to Stroud to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroud tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rogers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stroud somewhat.
Steve Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers tries to clinch but Stroud is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stroud looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stroud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rogers, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rogers fails to land.
Stroud tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rogers avoids it.
Rogers lands with a light punch inside.
Rogers throws a punch but it's blocked by Stroud.
A head punch on the inside from Stroud fails to land.
Stroud is looking to control Rogers's arms but Rogers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stroud has his back to the cage.
Stroud pulls guard effortlessly.
Rogers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rogers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Rogers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stroud, up you get!
Rogers wants to clinch
and Stroud counters by clinching up.
Rogers misses with a punch on the inside.
Stroud jumps guard and drags Rogers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stroud working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rogers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Stroud is tightening it up a little... Rogers has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rogers reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rogers taps out! nice BJJ there by Stroud!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lee Stroud!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Pan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Pan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Scott!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pan throws a head kick that misses.
Scott blocks a head kick by Pan.
Pan shoots and misses
and Scott counters with a left and a right that stings Pan.
Pan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Scott counters with a two punch combo.
Pan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scott counters with a two punch combo.
Scott goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Scott moves into range and connects with a jab.
Scott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Scott lands a glancing blow to the side of Pan's head.
Scott fails to land with a series of punches.
Pan dodges the punch combination from Scott.
Pan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Pan misses
and Scott counters with a three punch combo that has Pan backing up. Pan nods at Scott to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Pan digs a good hook to Scott's body.
Peter Pan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Scott.
Scott lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scott.
Scott misses with a series of wild punches.
Scott lands a nice hook to Pan's body. Pan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pan throws a combination that misses
and Scott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Scott. Those never looked like landing.
Scott lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pan circles away quickly and effectively.
Pan misses with a takedown
and Scott counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Pan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Scott counters with a left and a right that stings Pan.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scott lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Scott misses with a few strikes there.
Pan has his takedown stuffed
and Scott counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Scott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pan doesn't seem bothered though.
A cross from Scott lands.
Scott tries to bum rush Pan with a series of wild strikes but Pan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scott counters with a stiff right hand.
Pan tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott fails to land with a series of punches.
Pan throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
Scott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Scott counters with a one-two to the body.
Scott throws a series of punches but Pan avoids them all with ease.
Pan slips a jab and a cross from Scott.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scott connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pan's hands.
Scott looks to land a combination but Pan avoids it well.
Scott misses with a few strikes there.
Scott is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Scott misses with a double jab.
Pan scores with the left hand. Scott knows he should have avoided that one.
Scott with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pan has his takedown stuffed
and Scott counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott controls from within his opponent's guard.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott stands and throws Pan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott controlling from side mount.
Scott decides to stand back up.
Scott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scott counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Scott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scott throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pan throws a sloppy head kick and Scott moves out of range easily.
Scott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pan takes one to the side of the head.
Pan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scott counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott connects with a nice looking jab.
Pan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Scott throws a right hand that Pan ducks under and follows up with a left that Pan also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick from Scott misses.
Pan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scott counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pan misses with a double jab
and Scott counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Scott is trying to control. Pan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scott works his way into side control.
Pan can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scott has knee on belly momentarily but Pan bucks him off and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scott dominated that round.
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.
Scott misses with a double jab.
Scott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pan wants to clinch but Scott slips to the side
and Scott counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pan misses with a double jab.
Scott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pan dives in and grabs Scott's left leg, looking for a takedown. Scott pushes down on Pan's head and hops out.
Scott tries to bum rush Pan with a series of wild strikes but Pan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pan moves to clinch but Scott breaks away
and Pan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Scott finds it's way through Pan's defenses.
Scott avoids the head kick by Pan.
Scott stalks Pan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pan's face. Pan staggers backwards, shaken.
Pan throws a head kick that misses.
Peter Pan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Scott counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Pan.
Pan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scott counters with a right hand to the body.
Scott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scott feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Scott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pan needs to keep his hands up - Scott had a free shot at his head there.
Scott is working the combinations to good effect here.
No joy there for Scott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pan darts in and clinches Scott up against the cage.
Pan is trying to break the clinch but Scott is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Pan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scott is defended easily by Pan.
Scott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pan shoots and misses
and Scott counters with a series of strikes. Pan will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Pan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scott's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Scott duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with the combination.
Pan throws a body kick that misses.
Scott scores with a three punch combo!
Pan darts in trying to clinch
and Scott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Pan. Those never looked like landing.
Scott scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Scott works over Pan's head and body with a nice combination.
Scott misses with a series of wild punches.
Scott looks to land a combination but Pan avoids it well.
Scott misses with a two punch combination.
Pan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Scott counters with a left and a right that stings Pan.
Scott gets tackled into the cage by Pan. Pan maintains the clinch.
Scott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scott tries to break the clinch but Pan is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Scott walks away with a smile on his face. Pan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Michael Scott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A decent looking cross lands there for Scott.
Scott fails to land with a series of punches.
Scott throws a right hand that Pan ducks under and follows up with a left that Pan also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Scott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scott throws a right and a left that Pan avoids nicely.
Pan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scott but Scott pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sloppy strikes from Scott. Those never looked like landing.
Pan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Scott to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scott fails to land with a series of punches.
Scott pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pan back to the cage. Scott follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pan has his takedown stuffed
and Scott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott connects with a single shot there.
Pan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice combination there by Scott.
Pan tries to clinch
and Scott counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pan tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Scott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scott scores with a jab to the body.
Pan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scott scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Scott advances nicely into full mount.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott wants to control the pace but Pan is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pan looks to clinch
and Scott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scott throws a right hand that Pan ducks under and follows up with a left that Pan also avoids with ease.
Pan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scott tries to bum rush Pan with a series of wild strikes but Pan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scott scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scott connects with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Scott scores with a four punch combination!
Pan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pan misses with a lunging right hand
and Scott counters with a nice uppercut.
Pan throws a head kick but Scott moves out of range.
Scott lands with a shot to the body.
Pan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Scott counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pan!
Scott wants to control the pace but Pan is squirming around nicely.
Scott working for a submission but Pan is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pan has worked his arm free - good work by Pan!
Scott tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scott has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott tries to advance to mount but can't.
Scott trying to control the action but Pan is working 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.
Scott tries for a kimura but Pan is defending well.
Scott tries to move to full mount but Pan actually manages to regain half guard.
Scott is looking to advance position but Pan won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pan is trying to stand back up but Scott is controlling him
Scott is trying to control the action in half guard but Pan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pan is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott throwing shots but Pan is blocking nicely.
Scott moves into full mount! Pan won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scott avoids the attempt from Pan to control.
Scott prevents Pan from getting the reversal.
Peter Pan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Scott moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pan has worked his arm free - good work by Pan!
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pan keeps working.
Michael Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scott tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pan's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Scott winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scott!
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