Midweek Madness XI PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Langdon Dolwilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Slash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langdon Dolwilt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eddie Slash's chin.

Dolwilt
vs
Slash

180 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Langdon Dolwilt!
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, Eddie Slash!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dolwilt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Slash did well to prevent Dolwilt getting side control.
Slash is looking for a sweep. Dolwilt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slash keeping hold of Dolwilt's head, controlling as best he can.
Still in half guard, Dolwilt seems content to control.
Slash regains full guard. Nicely done.
Slash pulls Dolwilt in close to prevent any damage.
Slash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slash seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dolwilt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Langdon Dolwilt wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Dolwilt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Slash napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dolwilt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slash on the ground.
Dolwilt tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Slash sneaks back into half guard.
Slash is trying to get back to full guard.
Slash is concentrating on defense, preventing Dolwilt from advancing position.
Slash trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slash is holding on to half guard well.
Slash flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Slash gets back to full guard.
Dolwilt wants to control from the top but Slash keeps moving.
Slash lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dolwilt!
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!
Slash throwing strikes here but Dolwilt is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Slash can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dolwilt is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slash lands a heavy elbow.
Slash with a couple of short strikes.
Dolwilt is looking to improve his position but Slash isn't that keen on the idea.
Dolwilt taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slash thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Slash working Dolwilt over with strikes here.
Slash throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Slash content just to control the position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slash's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Slash 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.
Dolwilt tries to reverse the position but Slash maintains control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Slash thowing shots but they're missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slash landing shots from mount.
Slash tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Slash dominated that round.
That's time! Dolwilt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Slash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dolwilt was well out of range. Poor timing from Slash.
Slash misses the shot to the body.

Dolwilt shoots in and gets a takedown into Slash's guard.
Slash throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dolwilt stopping the sweep attempt from Slash.
Dolwilt tries to stand but Slash is controlling from the bottom.

Slash had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dolwilt defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slash is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Slash fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dolwilt manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slash swings for the body but Dolwilt moves out of range.
Slash slips under a jab from Dolwilt.

Dolwilt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dolwilt lands in his opponent's guard.
Slash thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Slash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dolwilt is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slash managing to control the position.
Slash lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dolwilt!
Dolwilt wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Slash.
Slash controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slash thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Slash jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dolwilt is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dolwilt and Slash has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sloppy strikes there by Slash.
Dolwilt defending against the ground and pound.
Slash throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dolwilt works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dolwilt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slash takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Slash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dolwilt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slash paws at him with a jab and circles away.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Slash enables Dolwilt to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Slash manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Slash holds on and takes a little breather.
Dolwilt preventing the sweep.
Slash has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slash throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Slash managing to control the position.
Dolwilt preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slash manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dolwilt manages to get himself to full guard.
Slash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slash slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dolwilt controls Slash momentarily but Slash frees himself.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slash slips under a jab.
Slash misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slash. Dolwilt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dolwilt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slash. Dolwilt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slash throws out a loose jab but Dolwilt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Langdon Dolwilt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dolwilt is looking to clinch but Slash is avoiding it.
Dolwilt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slash looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dolwilt is fending him off so far but Slash persists. Nope, Dolwilt circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dolwilt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slash manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Slash not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Slash is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dolwilt has managed to free his arm - good work.

Slash is trying to work for a kimura but Dolwilt is defending well.
Well, if Slash is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dolwilt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slash.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slash thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dolwilt's head.
Slash perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Slash is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dolwilt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Slash seems to be working for a kimura but Dolwilt defends the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slash looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Langdon Dolwilt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slash is keen to just control but Dolwilt is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Slash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slash 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Slash!
A very excited looking Eddie Slash rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Bimbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silvizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bimbo comes to the cage accompanied by ICP - Miracles. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Bimbo
vs
Silvizzle

188 cm
30
235 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

200 cm
24
278 lbs
9 - 8 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BioPharm Nutrition

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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Bimbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Anderson Silvizzle!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silvizzle moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bimbo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silvizzle's brow.
Bimbo has had enough of the clinch but Silvizzle keeps him there for the moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bimbo as Silvizzle tries to tie him up.

Bimbo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bimbo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silvizzle defends it nicely.

Bimbo shoots in and gets a takedown into Silvizzle's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Silvizzle is looking to stand up but Bimbo isn't so interested in that idea.

Silvizzle pushes Bimbo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bimbo throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silvizzle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silvizzle wants to stand and escape but Bimbo is having none of it.
Silvizzle keeping moving, preventing Bimbo from controlling successfully.
Bimbo tries to free his leg and advance position but Silvizzle is retaining full guard.
Silvizzle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silvizzle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bimbo is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvizzle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bimbo won't allow Silvizzle to get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silvizzle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Anderson Silvizzle has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silvizzle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silvizzle looks gassed!
Bimbo is looking to land body kicks.
Bimbo connects with a leg kick. Silvizzle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvizzle with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silvizzle moves forwards but Bimbo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anderson Silvizzle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bimbo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bimbo throws a leg kick which misses Silvizzle's front leg but catches the back leg as Silvizzle tries to avoid it.
Bimbo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bimbo drives through with a takedown into Silvizzle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bimbo landing some decent shots from guard.
Bimbo advances to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bimbo lands a nice short elbow.
Bimbo trying to pass the guard but Silvizzle defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvizzle is pressing down on Bimbo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bimbo throws and elbow that misses. Silvizzle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bimbo's guard. Nice move by Silvizzle!
Silvizzle tries to stand but Bimbo is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bimbo looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lawrence Bimbo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silvizzle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Silvizzle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Silvizzle sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bimbo fails to land with a series of punches.
Bimbo pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Silvizzle moves into the clinch.

Bimbo breaks the clinch.
Bimbo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Silvizzle eats them both and turns towards Bimbo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Silvizzle clinches.

Bimbo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Bimbo.
Silvizzle checks a low kick from Bimbo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bimbo. Silvizzle shrugs it off though.
Silvizzle is breathing heavily.

Bimbo shoots in and gets a takedown into Silvizzle's guard.
Lawrence Bimbo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bimbo passes into half guard.
Bimbo wants to pass the guard but Silvizzle is defending well.
Bimbo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bimbo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Bimbo there.
Silvizzle wants to get back to full guard.
Bimbo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silvizzle can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvizzle wants to get back to his feet.
Bimbo passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bimbo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silvizzle looks a forlorn figure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Silvizzle is bucking up trying to escape but Bimbo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvizzle tries to reverse the position but Bimbo maintains control.
Bimbo landing strikes from the mount and Silvizzle is in trouble!
Bimbo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bimbo wants to control the pace but Silvizzle is squirming around nicely.
Silvizzle just holding on.
Bimbo unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Silvizzle wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Bimbo celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lawrence Bimbo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Markus Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Linford (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.

Justice
vs
Linford

182 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

183 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Markus Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Linford!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linford misses with a looping left.
Linford throws a jab when Justice was well out of range.
Justice fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Linford throws a hook but Justice blocks it.
Justice misses with a hook.
Linford scores with a nice strike.
Linford misses with a wild combination.
Justice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Linford misses with a wild body shot.
Linford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Justice circles away quickly and effectively.
Justice displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Justice slips under a jab from Linford.
A right-left combo lands from Linford.
Linford misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justice scores with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice cracks Linford with an open hand slap.
Linford throws a one two combo.
Linford with a nice cross.
A punch combination from Justice misses.
Justice tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Linford lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Markus Justice has been cut.
Justice throws a jab when Linford was well out of range.
Linford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Justice counters with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Justice staying out of range there.
Linford looks to land a combination but Justice avoids it well.
Jab by Justice.
Justice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Justice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Linford finds it's way round the side to connect with Justice's head.
Justice cracks Linford with a good jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Justice.
Linford throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Justice.
Linford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Justice moves away.
Linford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Justice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Linford misses with a series of wild punches.
Linford misses the shot to the body.
Justice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Linford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Linford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Justice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Justice on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Justice takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Justice throws a head kick but Linford moves out of range.
Linford digs a good body shot into Justice's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A left and a right from Justice both land. Nice combination.
Linford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Linford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Justice checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Linford swinging wildly here.
Linford misses with a head kick.
Justice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Linford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Justice lands a jab-cross combination.
Linford tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linford blocks a head kick by Justice.
Linford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Linford fails to land with a series of punches.
Linford shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice misses with a looping left.
Justice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Justice is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A punch combination from Linford misses.
Linford walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Linford misses its intended target.
Linford lands an overhand right.
Justice lands a jab to the head.
Justice shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Linford defends it nicely.
Linford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Linford scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Justice ducks under a wild hook from Linford.
Linford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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 Markus Justice will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Markus Justice's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Justice with a hook.
Justice throws a body punch but Linford moves out of range.
Linford lands a nice looking body shot.
Linford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Linford defending well as Justice loads up on a big left hand.
Justice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Linford misses with a low kick.
Linford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Markus Justice is winning the standup battle so far.
Justice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Linford stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Linford wants it to stay on the feet.
Justice with a jab.
Linford throws a jab when Justice was well out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Justice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Justice is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Justice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linford bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Linford connects with a jab.
Linford lands with a nice body punch.
A punch combination from Linford misses.
Justice shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Linford pinned against the cage. Linford gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Justice scores with a jab.
Jab from Linford.
Linford loads up on a big right hand but Justice slips the punch.
Justice misses with a right hand
letting Linford counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Justice.
Justice takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Linford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Justice. Those never looked like landing.
Justice tries to bum rush Linford with a series of wild strikes but Linford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Justice throws a jab when Linford was well out of range.
Justice digs a good body shot into Linford's ribs.
Linford cracks Justice with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Linford lands the left hand.
Justice looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot lands for Linford.
Linford lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Linford scores with a punch to the head.
Markus Justice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Justice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Linford scores with a punch to the head.
Justice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Linford counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Linford enables Justice to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Linford manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Linford keeping full guard, as Justice tries to pass.
Linford has his hands on Justice's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justice stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Linford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Linford bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Justice's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Justice is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Linford showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justice keeping full guard, as Linford tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This has been an exciting period of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tyrone Linford was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Linford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Linford, as that shot connected.
Justice is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Justice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick from Linford lands but Justice takes it in his stride.
Justice walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Justice shoots in but Linford avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Linford avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Linford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Markus Justice's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Justice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Linford swivels and escapes.
Linford looks to land a combination but Justice avoids it well.
A cross from Linford lands.
Justice avoids the head kick by Linford.
Linford connects with a looping right hand.
Justice misses the jab.
Linford misses with a body shot.
Linford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Justice.
Justice shoots for a takedown but Linford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Linford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Justice moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Justice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linford manages to avoid it.
Linford pivots, looking for a leg kick but Justice is out of range and Linford settles back down.
Justice misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linford throws an overhand right that lands on Justice's shoulder, as Justice tries to avoid the shot.
Linford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Justice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Linford moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Justice moves out of range as Linford strikes.
Linford takes a swing at Justice's ribcage but misses.
Linford throws a shot from downtown. Justice moves away and avoids it.
Linford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Justice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Linford throws a hook but Justice avoids it easily.
Linford throws a hook to the side of Justice's head but Justice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Linford misses with a double jab.
Linford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Justice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Linford.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linford stuffs the takedown attempt from Justice. Justice gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Markus Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Linford slaps away a takedown attempt from Justice, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Linford throws a series of strikes that have Justice backpedaling.
Tyrone Linford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Linford connects with the punch.
Justice misses with a series of wild punches.
Linford uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Justice throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Linford cracks a nice hook into Justice's ribs.
Justice on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Justice throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linford connects with a right hand. Justice shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Justice misses the target.
Justice shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Linford eats them both and turns towards Justice to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Justice takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Justice tries for a takedown but Linford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab from Linford.
Justice avoids a punch combination nicely.
Justice tries to move into range but Linford moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Linford lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Markus Justice's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linford throws a right and a left that Justice avoids nicely.
Linford fails to land with a series of punches.
Linford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linford displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Justice throws a hook but Linford blocks it.
Linford lands a jab to Justice's midsection.
Linford moves forwards but Justice connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Justice throws a combination that misses
and Linford counters with a two punch combo.
Justice ducks right into an uppercut from Linford.
Justice takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Justice takes one to the side of the head.
Linford lands a jab to Justice's midsection.
Linford misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Justice closes the distance and clinches up with Linford, looking for a takedown. Justice pushes Linford against the cage but Linford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Linford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A lazy left from Linford finds it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Linford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Linford has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Linford!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Osiris Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Diamonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smalls kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Biggie Smalls - Niggas Bleed. 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.

Smalls
vs
Diamonds

188 cm
21
192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Osiris Smalls!
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, Lex Diamonds!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smalls scores with a takedown into Diamonds's guard.

Diamonds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smalls gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smalls passes Diamonds's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smalls trying to control the action but Diamonds is working from the bottom.

Smalls is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diamonds defends it well.

Diamonds actively working from the bottom here.
Smalls is nestled in close to Diamonds, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smalls seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diamonds does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smalls has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Diamonds looking for a kimura from the bottom but Smalls passes into side control!
Diamonds tries to buck Smalls off but Smalls is having none of 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!

Smalls tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smalls advances nicely into full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls trying to control but Diamonds is having none of it.

Smalls looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smalls tries to control but Diamonds wriggling away.
Diamonds really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Smalls looking to secure an arm triangle but Diamonds defends it well.
Diamonds working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Diamonds?
Diamonds is squirming around, avoiding Smalls's attempts to control the action.

Smalls with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diamonds is working to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Smalls has hold of Diamonds's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Diamonds manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Smalls looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diamonds sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diamonds is looking to improve his position.
Smalls controlling the action here.

Diamonds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smalls works his way into full mount!
Smalls controlling the position easily from mount.
Smalls has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diamonds's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalls prevents Diamonds from getting the reversal.
Smalls lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Diamonds hang on?
Smalls looking to control but Diamonds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Smalls with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Diamonds is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smalls looking to control but Diamonds is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diamonds is trying desperately to improve position.
Smalls tries to control but Diamonds wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osiris Smalls dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Diamonds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Diamonds throws a series of punches but Smalls avoids them all with ease.
Smalls shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diamonds pinned against the cage. Diamonds gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Diamonds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Diamonds.

Diamonds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smalls, who protects the arm well.
Smalls wants to control but Diamonds postures up.
Smalls manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diamonds's best efforts.

Smalls looking for submissions off his back.
Smalls gets back to full guard.
Diamonds postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls seems keen to control Diamonds's posture.
Diamonds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smalls is keeping the position for now.

Diamonds drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diamonds jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diamonds is breathing heavily.
Smalls has Diamonds pulled in close to control his posture.

Smalls looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Osiris Smalls overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smalls controls Diamonds momentarily but Diamonds frees himself.
Smalls lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Diamonds!
Smalls scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Diamonds?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smalls tries to control but Diamonds wriggling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diamonds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diamonds is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smalls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diamonds is desperately trying to improve his position but Smalls has a good base and remains in mount.
Smalls takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smalls wants to control the pace but Diamonds is squirming around nicely.
Smalls controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smalls looking for a guillotine from mount but Diamonds is having none of it.
Smalls pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Diamonds is in all sorts of trouble here.

Smalls working for a guillotine from mount but Diamonds is in no mood to give up.
Diamonds tries to reverse the position but Smalls maintains control.
Smalls unloading with bombs!
Diamonds is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smalls wants to control the pace but Diamonds is squirming around nicely.

Smalls is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Diamonds can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smalls is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Diamonds to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Diamonds shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Diamonds defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smalls.
Smalls tries to control but Diamonds wriggling away.

Smalls looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smalls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diamonds is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diamonds is working to get back to half guard.

Smalls is working for a guillotine from mount but Diamonds frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osiris Smalls dominated that second round.
That's time! Smalls's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Smalls slips a jab and a cross from Diamonds.
Smalls shoots in for a double leg but Diamonds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diamonds throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diamonds misses with the combination.
Smalls shoots in for a double leg but Diamonds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diamonds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Osiris Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diamonds throws a series of punches but Smalls moves out of range.
Diamonds throws a right hand that Smalls ducks under and follows up with a left that Smalls also avoids with ease.
Diamonds swinging wildly here.
Diamonds throws a right and a left that Smalls avoids nicely.

Smalls gets a double leg takedown into Diamonds's guard.
Diamonds keeping moving, preventing Smalls from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Diamonds has his foot on Smalls's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smalls works his way back into a safe position though.
Diamonds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smalls pushing down on Diamonds's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smalls controlling the action here.
Smalls moves into full mount! Diamonds won't be happy about that!
Smalls has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diamonds's face.
Diamonds regains half guard.

Diamonds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smalls works his foot free and advances to mount.

Smalls with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Smalls working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smalls looking to finish Diamonds with some ground and pound. This is bad for Diamonds!
Smalls postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diamonds looks a forlorn figure.
Smalls controlling his opponent.
Diamonds is squirming around, avoiding Smalls's attempts to control the action.
Diamonds is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls landing strikes from the mount and Diamonds is in trouble!
Diamonds is in all sorts of trouble here.
Osiris Smalls is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smalls content just to control the position here.
Smalls seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diamonds for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Osiris Smalls wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Smalls drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smalls is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diamonds can do to turn this around?
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!
Smalls pushing down on Diamonds's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Diamonds actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Smalls seems content to control.
Smalls works his way into full mount!
Smalls looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lex Diamonds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

And that's the end of the fight!
Osiris Smalls showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smalls, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osiris Smalls!