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ESFL 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damien Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robb Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Garcia has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Garcia!
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, Robb Stark!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia drops Stark with a left and a right! Oh, Stark is hurt - Garcia dives into side control looking to finish!
Stark is rocked!
It looks like Robb Stark has been cut.
Stark struggling a bit here.
Stark is still in real trouble! Can Garcia finish him?
Garcia tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Garcia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stark seems to have recovered his senses.
Garcia scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Stark to see if he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stark moves into range and clinches up with Garcia.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stark working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark tries to pull guard but Garcia won't allow it.
Stark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Stark avoids them all with ease.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Stark.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garcia counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands a left and a right that sends Stark crashing to the canvas! Garcia dives into mount looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stark is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stark wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Robb Stark.
Stark shoots in but no luck this time.
Garcia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garcia goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stark throws a big shot that misses.
Stark looks up at the clock. Bad move! Garcia lands a right hand from hell, dropping Stark. Garcia pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Garcia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Big Nasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Nasty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Finley!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Finley.
Nasty tries to clinch but Finley is having none of it.
Nasty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nasty wants to clinch.
Nasty swats away the attempt to clinch by Finley.
Nice defenses there by Finley.
Finley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finley moves in looking to clinch but Nasty pushes him off.
Nasty bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nasty tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasty tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Finley is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nasty wants to stand but Finley is controlling his arm.
Nasty is trying to move to mount but Finley reverses beautifully and ends up in Nasty's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasty is looking to stand up but Finley isn't so interested in that idea.
Finley drops back looking for a leg! Nasty is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nasty manages to kick Finley off! Finley jumps back into Nasty's guard.
Finley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nasty keeping moving, preventing Finley from controlling successfully.
Finley 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nasty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Finley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Finley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nasty dives on top into guard.
Nasty missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nasty trying to control the position from guard on top but Finley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nasty stands up from Finley's guard - Nasty perhaps looking for a knockout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nasty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Nasty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nasty lunges at Finley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finley's hand.
Finley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nasty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nasty tries to clinch there but Finley circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nasty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Finley tries to clinch up but Nasty circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Nasty dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nasty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Finley as he avoids it easily.
Finley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finley leaves Nasty with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nasty misses with a hook
and Finley counters with a big head kick but Nasty shrugs it off.
Nasty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finley counters with a head kick.
Nasty throws a sloppy head kick and Finley moves out of range easily.
Finley doesn't manage to clinch there - Nasty circles away.
Finley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finley defending well as Nasty loads up on a big left hand.
Chuck Finley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nasty misses with a head kick.
Nasty is trying hard to land a takedown here. Finley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Nasty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasty thumps Finley with a low kick.
A big right from Nasty misses.
Nasty thows a leg kick but Finley checks it
and Finley counters with a big head kick but Nasty shrugs it off.
Finley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nasty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Finley tries to clinch but Nasty is having none of it.
Nasty with a poor takedown
and Finley counters by clinching up.
Finley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finley tries a knee to the head but Nasty blocks it.
Finley has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nasty is trying to keep an underhook but Finley manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Finley is looking for a kimura here.
Finley wants to work for an arm triangle but Nasty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nasty is just riding it out for now. Finley eventually gives up the hold.
Finley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nasty wants to control but Finley is keeping busy.
Finley is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finley is working for a submission of some sort.
Nasty trying to control from the bottom.
Finley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nasty defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finley passes to side control.
Chuck Finley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Finley swings around for an armbar but Nasty sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Finley's guard.
Nasty throwing strikes from guard but Finley blocks nicely.
Finley wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finley is looking for a triangle but Nasty pushes his legs off easily.
Finley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Finley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Finley keeps the fight on the outside.
Finley clinches up against the cage.
Finley is trying to drag Nasty to the mat but Nasty just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Finley slows down the pace here.
Nasty wants to break free but Finley has control.
Nasty is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Finley's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nasty is trying to push Finley away but Finley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Finley misses with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nasty is trying to break the clinch but Finley has him pressed against the cage.
Finley tries to circle away but Nasty has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasty on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Finley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Finley pushes off an throws an elbow but Nasty leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nasty tries to score a body lock takedown but Finley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Finley lands a knee to the body.
Finley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nasty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Finley counters with an outside leg kick.
Nasty shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finley sprawls well. Finley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nasty gets slowly back to his feet.
Nasty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nasty tries to land a leg kick but Finley saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Nasty misses
and Finley counters with a one-two to the body.
Big Nasty is winning the standup battle so far.
Nasty is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Finley's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nasty pulls his head out easily.
Nasty is trying to control. Finley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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!
Finley trying to control here.
Finley is trying to control but Nasty passes into side control!
Nasty throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasty stands up and beckons Finley to his feet.
Nasty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Finley counters with a head kick. That will keep Nasty thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Finley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nasty, right into the meat.
Nasty's corner calls for a 1-2. Nasty obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nasty.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Nasty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finley managing to block the knees to the body from Nasty.
Knees in the clinch landing for Finley.
Nasty working hard to break the clinch.
Finley tries a knee to the head but Nasty blocks it.
Finley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Big Nasty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nasty slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finley throws a head kick that misses.
Nasty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nasty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice sprawl there from Finley as Nasty shoots in.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Big Nasty.
I think Nasty 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Nasty!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between True American (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Pert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). American comes to the cage accompanied by skrillex. Pert is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tom Sawyer-Rush. Neil Pert is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, True American!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neil Pert!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pert blocks a head kick by American.
Pert rushes American and presses him up against the cage.
Pert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pert circles away from the clinch attempt.
American tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten American somewhat.
Pert throws a lazy head kick
and American counters with a head kick. That will keep Pert thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pert throws a series of punches but American avoids them all with ease.
American thumps Pert with a low kick.
Pert takes a shot to the body in his stride.
American throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pert throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and American counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
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!
American misses with the combination.
American throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
American wants to clinch
and Pert counters with a series of strikes. American will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pert misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch combination from Pert misses.
Horrible takedown by American or perhaps it was just good defense by Pert which made him look bad.
American really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pert with a lazy takedown attempt
and American counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pert keeping moving, preventing American from controlling successfully.
American looking to sit in guard and control but Pert gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
American will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pert tries to stand but American is controlling from the bottom.
Pert gets to his feet. American looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pert displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
American shoots in for a takedown but Pert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for True American. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pert avoids the head kick by American.
American is breathing heavily.
American dodges the punch combination from Pert.
American is looking to land body kicks.
Pert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as American sprawls well. American wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pert gets slowly back to his feet.
Pert closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. American quickly recovers to half guard.
Pert is trying to work for a kimura but American is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
American lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pert postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for American to stand up.
American closes the distance and clinches up with Pert, looking for a takedown. American pushes Pert against the cage but Pert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pert swinging wildly here.
Pert throws a series of strikes that have American backpedaling.
Pert stuffs the takedown.
Pert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but American circles away quickly and effectively.
Pert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pert throws a right and a left that American avoids nicely.
Pert misses with a takedown attempt - American sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for American with that takedown attempt.
Pert throws a combination. American tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Neil Pert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pert darts in and clinches American up against the cage.
Pert is trying to break the clinch but American has him pressed against the cage.
Pert wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but American has him pressed against the cage.
American tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around American's waist but American gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pert off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pert looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? American is fending him off so far but Pert persists. Nope, American circles away and we're back to standing.
American dodges the punch combination from Pert.
Pert clinches up with American and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pert wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pert is trying to break free.
Pert tries to break free but American pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Neil Pert will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from American is defended easily by Pert.
Pert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by American.
American gets caught flat footed, as Pert shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
American controls Pert momentarily but Pert frees himself.
American will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
American looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pert is one step ahead there.
American is working an open guard so Pert takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pert drops to a knee looking for a takedown but American gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pert takes a shot to the head.
Pert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Pert.
American moves out of range as Pert throws a body kick.
American moves in looking to clinch but Pert pushes him off.
American shoots in but Pert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pert throws a nice looking combination but American bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pert avoids a punch combination nicely.
American shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pert pinned against the cage. Pert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for True American. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
American changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pert tries to avoid it but American manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pert to the ground. Pert escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No joy there for Pert, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pert throws a right and a left that both miss.
American misses with a body kick.
Pert misses with a series of wild punches.
American walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pert gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows American to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pert keeping moving, preventing American from controlling successfully.
Pert has his foot on American's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. American works his way back into a safe position though.
Pert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and American defends well.
Pert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. American defends it easily.
Pert working for a triangle but American defends it easily.
Pert is looking for a triangle but American pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
American stops Pert from standing up.
American is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
American got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pert has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, American has managed to get both his arms back between Pert's legs - danger averted.
American sitting in guard here, content to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
American trying to control the position from guard on top but Pert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
American is working Pert over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pert looking for subs off his back but American has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Pert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Pert throws a series of punches but American avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Pert. Those never looked like landing.
Pert throws a series of punches but American moves out of range.
Pert throws a series of punches but American avoids them all with ease.
Pert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
American fails with a takedown attempt.
American blocks a low kick nicely.
Pert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pert slips under a jab from American.
Neil Pert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
American fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pert misses with a few strikes there.
American moves to clinch but Pert breaks away
and Pert counters with a series of strikes. American will be more careful next time no doubt.
American closes the distance and clinches up with Pert, looking for a takedown. American pushes Pert against the cage but Pert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for True American. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Pert coming out on top.
American circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pert pushes American up against the cage in a clinch.
Pert is trying to work for a single leg takedown but American pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pert wants to break the clinch but can't.
American jumps guard but Pert stands there with American around his waist. American gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pert escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
American is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pert tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but American swivels and escapes.
Pert looks to land a combination. American sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pert lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pert throws a right and a left that American avoids nicely.
American throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
American doesn't manage to clinch there - Pert circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - American looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
American slips a jab and a cross from Pert.
American tries to clinch up but Pert circles away and keeps his distance.
Pert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pert blocks a head kick by American.
Pert goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
American shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pert scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
American misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pert misses with a combination
and American moves into the clinch.
American prevents Pert from breaking the clinch.
Pert is trying to break the clinch but American has him pressed against the cage.
Pert manages to break the clinch.
American misses with a takedown attempt - Pert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
American tries to keep at a distance but Pert has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pert tries to clinch up.
American throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pert's waist but Pert gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing American off to one side.
Pert throws a nice looking combination but American bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
American shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pert throws a one two combo.
Pert misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pert scores with a takedown into American's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pert throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Pert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pert 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Pert!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Makke Hakala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels has chosen Fatboy Roberts - Made You Look/Kill Bill Remix as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
190 lbs
3 - 9 - 0 |
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19
194 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Makke Hakala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Michaels is defended easily by Hakala.
Hakala closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hakala lands in his opponent's 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hakala looking to pass the guard.
Michaels is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hakala is aware though and is defending well.
Hakala sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hakala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hakala is aware though and is defending well.
Michaels trying to keep a closed guard but Hakala is proving a slippery customer.
Michaels is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hakala is aware though and is defending well.
Hakala 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.
Michaels has his foot on Hakala's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hakala works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakala is stalling in the full guard.
Hakala has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Michaels looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hakala trying to control the position from guard on top but Michaels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hakala with a flurry of punches that miss.
Michaels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hakala.
Hakala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Michaels looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Michaels throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels has his foot on Hakala's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hakala works his way back into a safe position though.
Hakala working some strikes from top position.
Michaels is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Michaels looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hakala wants to pass the guard but Michaels is keeping the position.
Hakala trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Hakala content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Michaels is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hakala frees his head nicely. Oh but Michaels has switched to an armbar! Hakala is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mason Michaels!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Junior Rodrigez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Rodrigez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Frankie Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rodrigez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edgar.
Edgar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edgar lands with a nice combination. Rodrigez backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Junior Rodrigez has been cut.
Rodrigez walks into a jab.
Edgar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodrigez.
Edgar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodrigez back to the cage. Edgar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab lands there for Edgar.
Edgar has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edgar can't break the clinch.
Edgar gets underhooks to prevent Rodrigez's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar works on Rodrigez's body with a couple of short punches.
Edgar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rodrigez is trying to get back to half guard.
Edgar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rodrigez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rodrigez wants to work for an arm triangle but Edgar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodrigez wants to work for an arm triangle but Edgar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodrigez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Edgar defends it well.
Rodrigez seems to be working for a kimura but Edgar defends the submission attempt.
Rodrigez is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar is trying to stand.
Edgar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodrigez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodrigez is working for a kimura but Edgar is defending it quite comfortably.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigez is looking for a kimura here.
Edgar is looking to escape.
Rodrigez is pressing down on Edgar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edgar is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez is trying to work for a kimura but Edgar is defending well.
Rodrigez stops Edgar from getting back to his feet.
Edgar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edgar pushes Rodrigez off and gets back to his feet.
Edgar fails to land with a series of punches.
Edgar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodrigez.
Rodrigez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Edgar stalks Rodrigez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodrigez's face. Rodrigez staggers backwards, shaken.
Edgar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Edgar jabs Rodrigez right on the nose. Rodrigez blinks but takes it well.
Rodrigez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Edgar throws a right and a left that both miss.
A right-left combo lands from Edgar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edgar misses with a series of wild punches.
Edgar forces Rodrigez back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Rodrigez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rodrigez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Edgar throws a right hand that Rodrigez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodrigez also avoids with ease.
Edgar works over Rodrigez's head and body with a nice combination.
Rodrigez slips a jab and a cross from Edgar.
Edgar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edgar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodrigez back to the cage. Edgar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Edgar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodrigez circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodrigez has his takedown stuffed
letting Edgar counter with a right hand.
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edgar but Edgar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Edgar does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Edgar.
Rodrigez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Edgar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Edgar.
Left hook, right uppercut from Edgar.
Edgar works over Rodrigez's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar tries to bum rush Rodrigez with a series of wild strikes but Rodrigez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodrigez dives in and grabs Edgar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edgar pushes down on Rodrigez's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Rodrigez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodrigez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rodrigez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Edgar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Edgar has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Edgar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Edgar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rodrigez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rodrigez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Edgar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rodrigez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Edgar is trying to buck Rodrigez off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Edgar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rodrigez's guard! Nice work there by Edgar!
Rodrigez being controlled here, momentarily.
Rodrigez keeping moving, preventing Edgar from controlling successfully.
Edgar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edgar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Edgar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodrigez keeping full guard, as Edgar tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Edgar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Junior Rodrigez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Edgar misses with a wild combination.
Edgar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frankie Edgar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edgar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodrigez.
Rodrigez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edgar tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar lands a jab to the nose.
Rodrigez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Junior Rodrigez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar lands the left hand.
Edgar throws a series of punches but Rodrigez avoids them all with ease.
A right-left combo lands from Edgar.
Edgar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Edgar, as that shot connected.
Edgar stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodrigez. Rodrigez gets slowly back to his feet.
Edgar throws a series of strikes that have Rodrigez backpedaling.
Edgar fails to land with a series of punches.
Edgar stalks Rodrigez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodrigez's face. Rodrigez staggers backwards, shaken.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Edgar as he jumps to the side.
Edgar throws a series of punches but Rodrigez avoids them all with ease.
Edgar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Edgar fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodrigez fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Rodrigez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edgar misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodrigez back to the cage. Edgar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rodrigez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Edgar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Edgar misses with a series of wild punches.
Edgar lands a jab-cross combination.
Edgar has closed the distance and engaged Rodrigez in a clinch.
Rodrigez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Edgar walks away with a smile on his face. Rodrigez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Edgar scores with a four punch combination!
Frankie Edgar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Edgar.
Edgar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodrigez backs up against the cage.
Edgar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Edgar.
Rodrigez misses with a takedown
and Edgar counters with a stiff right hand.
Junior Rodrigez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frankie Edgar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edgar tries to clinch there but Rodrigez circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Edgar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Edgar 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Edgar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colt Hardin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Thunder Kiss '65 by White Zombie. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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27
213 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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28
205 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt Hardin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Putin!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Putin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Putin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Putin wants to control from the top but Hardin keeps moving.
Putin thows a big elbow that misses.
Hardin is controlling Putin's posture.
Putin looking to sit in guard and control but Hardin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin postures up in Putin's guard and throws a big left but Putin blocks it.
Hardin throws a strike but Putin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Putin wants to control from the top but Hardin keeps moving.
Hardin wants to get back to his feet but Putin passes into half guard.
Putin throwing shots but Hardin is blocking nicely.
Putin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hardin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hardin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Putin.
Hardin is trying to stand.
Hardin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Putin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Putin's back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
I really don't envy Putin right now.
Putin trying to control but not successfully.
Hardin throwing sloppy strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardin lands with a hammerfist to the side of Putin's head.
Hardin misses with a punch to the head.
Putin covers up after that shot from Hardin.
Putin is rocked!
Hardin connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Putin to escape the position.
Putin is still in real trouble! Can Hardin finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardin connects with a couple of big shots that have Putin covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Putin! Hardin fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colt Hardin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Engrle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricoco Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin has chosen Face the Pain as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
215 lbs
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200 lbs
0 - 5 - 0 |
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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
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stan Engrle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricoco Martin!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Engrle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Engrle blocking some punches.
Engrle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Engrle.
Engrle lands an elbow inside.
Engrle managing to block the knees to the body from Martin.
A short left from Engrle.
Martin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Engrle lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Engrle with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ricoco Martin has been cut.
Engrle has Martin pushed against the cage.
Engrle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martin is rocked!
Martin looks gassed!
Engrle lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Martin out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Stan Engrle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Alcatraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Ferguson (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
6 - 0 - 0 |
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26
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Alcatraz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alcatraz clinches up with Ferguson and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alcatraz.
Alcatraz with a knee to the head.
It looks like Tony Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alcatraz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alcatraz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferguson.
Robbie Alcatraz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Ferguson.
Sloppy strikes from Ferguson. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alcatraz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alcatraz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ferguson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alcatraz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferguson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alcatraz's waist but Alcatraz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ferguson off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcatraz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ferguson shoots in for a double leg but Alcatraz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferguson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Alcatraz.
Ferguson looks for a takedown but Alcatraz sprawls well.
Alcatraz pushes Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferguson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alcatraz prevents it.
A knee to the head by Alcatraz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alcatraz lands a damaging elbow.
Alcatraz lands a damaging elbow.
Ferguson tries for a takedown but Alcatraz manages to get underhooks.
Ferguson looks gassed!
Ferguson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alcatraz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Alcatraz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ferguson takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alcatraz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ferguson takes an elbow to the temple.
Ferguson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ferguson is rocked!
Alcatraz lands an elbow inside that Ferguson shrugs off.
Ferguson is still on wobbly legs! Can Alcatraz finish him?
Alcatraz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Alcatraz lands an elbow just above Ferguson 's eye.
Clinched against the cage, Alcatraz lands a big elbow that drops Ferguson! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Ferguson is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Alcatraz!
Robbie Alcatraz retains his welterweight title!
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