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EEC 153 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry The Third (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Seinfeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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210 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin |
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Decent 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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry The Third!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerry Seinfeld!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seinfeld tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Third holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The Third breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Third decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Seinfeld wants to get back to his feet.
Seinfeld has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Third is working away from the top position though.
The Third stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The Third scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Seinfeld really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Third. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Seinfeld looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Third with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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!
The Third has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Henry The Third wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Seinfeld wants to clinch but The Third slips to the side
and The Third counters with a shoot takedown. Seinfeld fights it but they end up in guard.
The Third preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seinfeld wants to stand but The Third is controlling the position.
The Third is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Henry The Third wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The Third clinches up with Seinfeld and pushes him back against the cage.
The Third has Seinfeld pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. The Third pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Seinfeld tumbling to the mat - The Third dives into Seinfeld's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
The Third won't allow Seinfeld to sweep him here.
The Third showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Seinfeld looking to control.
The Third is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The Third 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.
Seinfeld can't keep his opponent in guard - The Third advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Seinfeld wants to control but The Third is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Seinfeld tries to kick The Third off in order to stand up. The Third Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Third controlling the position.
The Third cracks Seinfeld with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The Third tries to advance to mount but can't.
The Third prevents Seinfeld from escaping the position.
The Third cracks Seinfeld with a big elbow.
Seinfeld tries to bench press The Third off him but The Third keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Third tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Third has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The Third decides to stand up, so the ref orders Seinfeld to his feet.
The Third gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Third blocks an uppercut.
The Third tries to pull guard but Seinfeld holds him up against the cage and eventually The Third drops back down to his feet.
The Third manages to pull guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Third holds on and takes a little breather.
Seinfeld got a little sloppy there for a moment and The Third has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seinfeld has managed to get both his arms back between The Third's legs - danger averted.
Seinfeld wants to stand but The Third has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The Third is pulling down on Seinfeld's head to control his posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The Third has a closed guard, preventing Seinfeld from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry The Third dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Seinfeld tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. The Third manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Third avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Third shoots in and bounces Seinfeld off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The Third is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The Third seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Seinfeld for as long as he can get away with.
Seinfeld pulls The Third in to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The Third is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Henry The Third wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Seinfeld wants to clinch
and The Third moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Third is working for takedown but Seinfeld is calmly controlling the position for now.
The Third will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Seinfeld up against the cage.
The Third manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The Third working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seinfeld doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seinfeld manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Seinfeld trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Third's guard.
The Third uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Henry The Third is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Third closes the distance and pushes Seinfeld back into the cage.
The Third has clasped his hands together around Seinfeld's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seinfeld is trying to buck The Third off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A control attempt from Seinfeld but he's now mounted!
The Third content just to control the position here.
Seinfeld wants to hold on but The Third pushes him away.
The Third punishing his opponent with strikes.
The Third sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Seinfeld is trying desperately to improve position.
The Third stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Seinfeld tries to clinch but The Third is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seinfeld is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seinfeld loads up on a big right hand but The Third slips the punch.
Seinfeld darts in trying to clinch
and The Third counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The Third postures up in Seinfeld's guard and throws a big left but Seinfeld blocks it.
Seinfeld is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Third is controlling him.
Seinfeld has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but The Third has passed into side control.
The Third just content to control the position.
Seinfeld tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Seinfeld is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Third is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Seinfeld tries to break free.
The Third lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Seinfeld hold on?!
Seinfeld looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The Third is landing with strikes from the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Third biding his time, controlling Seinfeld.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry The Third dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Seinfeld tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Third moves into the clinch.
The Third tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Seinfeld just stands there and leans against the cage.
Seinfeld looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Third slows down the pace here.
The Third is looking for a takedown.
Seinfeld is trying to force a seperation but The Third has the dominant position.
The Third misses with a punch to the body.
The Third goes for a takedown in the clinch but Seinfeld prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry The Third. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seinfeld tries to work over The Third's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seinfeld lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Third backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seinfeld gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Third.
The Third blocks a body shot from Seinfeld.
The Third wants to take the fight to the mat but Seinfeld manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Seinfeld tries to circle away but The Third has him pinned against the cage.
The Third is trying to break free.
Seinfeld lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Third fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Seinfeld using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Seinfeld missing with knees to the body.
The Third is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seinfeld can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Third is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Seinfeld is keeping busy.
Seinfeld's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Third is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Seinfeld's half guard.
The Third prevents Seinfeld from improving his position.
Seinfeld trying to control but The Third postures up.
The Third wants to control but Seinfeld is keeping him busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Third looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The Third stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Seinfeld to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seinfeld tries to clinch but The Third is having none of it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Seinfeld enables The Third to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Seinfeld manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Seinfeld is looking to sweep but instead, The Third has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The Third is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Seinfeld is just riding it out for now. The Third eventually gives up the hold.
The Third slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Third wants to control but Seinfeld is keeping him busy.
The Third missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Third postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Seinfeld to stand up.
Seinfeld tries to clinch up.
The Third misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Third scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jerry Seinfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Third missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Seinfeld tries to roll over but The Third keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seinfeld is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Seinfeld with the active half guard here but The Third passes nicely into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry The Third showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for The Third, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry The Third!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rosco P Coltrane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RJ Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Macho man kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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168 lbs
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160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rosco P Coltrane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, RJ Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Coltrane as Sanders shoots in.
Nice jab there from Coltrane.
Sanders looks for a takedown but Coltrane sprawls well.
Sanders shoots in but Coltrane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rosco P Coltrane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RJ Sanders.
Nice uppercut there from Coltrane.
Sanders fails with the takedown
and Coltrane counters with a straight right hand.
Sanders fails with a takedown attempt.
Coltrane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanders's calf.
Sanders looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanders will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders looks for a takedown but Coltrane sprawls well.
Sanders doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Coltrane counters with a leg kick.
Sanders looks gassed!
Coltrane scores with a shot to the body.
Coltrane closes the distance and clinches.
Coltrane landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Coltrane lands an elbow just above Sanders 's eye.
Coltrane lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coltrane creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanders's defenses.
Coltrane lands a nice elbow.
Sanders tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coltrane just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coltrane lands a shot to the body.
Sanders takes an elbow to the temple.
Coltrane gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coltrane.
Coltrane lands an elbow that stopped Sanders in his tracks for a moment.
Coltrane lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coltrane lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Coltrane.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coltrane.
Coltrane putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanders in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Coltrane lands a nice elbow.
Sanders is rocked!
Sanders takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sanders is still on wobbly legs! Can Coltrane finish him?
Coltrane lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Coltrane lands a right hand.
Coltrane creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Sanders! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Coltrane.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rosco P Coltrane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Stann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort comes to the cage accompanied by Simple Man. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Stann!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort connects with a crisp jab.
Stann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Belfort trying to control but Stann is working from the bottom.
Belfort is looking to work some ground and pound but Stann has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort stands and steps away. Stann gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Belfort closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stann gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Belfort to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Belfort working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belfort trying to control the position from guard on top but Stann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belfort stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Belfort tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stann swivels and escapes.
Stann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belfort.
Stann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Belfort changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belfort. Stann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stann just misses with a punch to the body.
Stann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belfort moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belfort fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stann swinging wildly here.
Stann walks into a straight right hand from Belfort.
Belfort moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stann.
Good work by Stann as he checks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Belfort.
Belfort shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stann's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stann wants to stand and escape but Belfort is having none of it.
Belfort lands a couple of elbows.
Stann is looking to stand back up but Belfort counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Stann.
Belfort is stalling here. Stann is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Belfort seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stann has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Belfort. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stann in the domination position with Belfort hanging on.
Belfort is looking to regain half guard here but Stann keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort sneaks back into half guard.
Belfort is in trouble now - Stann has advanced to mount!
Stann throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Belfort is squirming around, avoiding Stann's attempts to control the action.
Stann throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort regains half guard.
Stann is keen to just control but Belfort is a slippery customer.
Belfort controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Belfort moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stann trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belfort.
Belfort moves into the clinch.
A short right from Belfort.
Stann is trying to force a seperation but Belfort has the dominant position.
Belfort cracks Stann with a nice body shot.
Belfort breaks from the clinch.
Belfort stuns Stann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vitor Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Belfort. Belfort obviously looking to wear him down.
Stann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belfort dives in and grabs Stann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stann pushes down on Belfort's head and hops out.
Stann misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Belfort is predictable there
and Stann counters with a one-two to the body.
Belfort rushes Stann and presses him up against the cage.
Belfort has clasped his hands together around Stann's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Vitor Belfort overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stann avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Belfort.
Belfort is trying to get an arm triangle but Stann is defending well.
Belfort advances to full mount.
Stann wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Stann is squirming around, avoiding Belfort's attempts to control the action.
Belfort lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort cracks Stann with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Belfort looking to secure an arm triangle but Stann defends it well.
Stann taking shots to the head.
Belfort landing strikes from the mount and Stann is in trouble!
Belfort is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stann is surviving well by controlling Belfort's body position as best he can.
Belfort scoring with strikes but Stann is staying in there.
A nice elbow there by Belfort.
Belfort is landing with some decent strikes but Stann is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stann is rocked!
Belfort working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stann is still in real trouble! Can Belfort finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Stann covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitor Belfort!
During a confident post fight interview, Vitor Belfort thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Valesquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Valesquez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Ratamahatta" by Sepultura. Bell has chosen Never Say Die as his entrance music. Joe Bell acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabricio Valesquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Bell!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Bell.
Bell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valesquez.
Bell connects with an inside leg kick.
Bell looking to score a takedown here. Valesquez is defending well but Bell drives through and ends up in Valesquez's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bell looking to sit in guard and control but Valesquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Valesquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valesquez stopping the sweep attempt from Bell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Valesquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valesquez looking to pass the guard.
Valesquez won't allow Bell to get back to his feet.
Valesquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valesquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell wants to stand and escape but Valesquez is having none of it.
Valesquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valesquez looking to pass the guard.
Valesquezis looking to pass into half guard but Bell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bell is in guard.
Bell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valesquez trying to keep a closed guard but Bell is proving a slippery customer.
Bell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valesquez's head.
Bell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bell throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valesquez controls Bell momentarily but Bell frees himself.
Valesquez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valesquez is trying to keep Bell in close.
Valesquez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Valesquez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bell defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Valesquez, not yet.
Valesquez looking to control.
Valesquez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bell defends it easily.
Bell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bell 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.
Bell is pushing down on Valesquez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Valesquez is fighting to maintain full guard but Bell has managed to sneak the leg through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bell wants to take a breather but Valesquez is having none of it.
Valesquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valesquez is in trouble now - Bell has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Bell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Valesquez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Valesquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Bell sprawls well. He's pushed Valesquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valesquez has his takedown stuffed
and Bell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bell with a nice cross.
Joe Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell lands the left hand.
Bell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Valesquez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabricio Valesquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valesquez moves out of range as Bell throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valesquez moves out of range as Bell throws a body kick.
Valesquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Bell sprawls well. He's pushed Valesquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Valesquez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bell. Bell obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valesquez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valesquez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Bell. Beautiful body shot.
Valesquez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Valesquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bell pinned against the cage. Bell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell lands a jab to the nose.
Valesquez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bell throws a nice looking combination but Valesquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bell lands a glancing blow to the side of Valesquez's head.
Nice sprawl there from Bell as Valesquez shoots in.
Bell scores with a nice right hand.
Bell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Valesquez's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Valesquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bell trying to control from half guard but Valesquez is working away.
Valesquez has hold of Bell's hands but Bell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Valesquez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Valesquez actively working from the bottom here.
Joe Bell has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bell connects with a nice short shot to Valesquez's temple.
Valesquez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bell.
Valesquez looking for submissions off his back.
Bell controlling the action here.
Bell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valesquez actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Bell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Valesquez as he checks the leg kick.
Valesquez has his takedown stuffed
and Bell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Valesquez's knee momentarily.
Valesquez tries for a takedown but Bell circles away easily
and Bell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bell connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bell lands a front kick.
Nice straight punches there by Bell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bell.
Joe Bell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Bell.
Valesquez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bell lands with a hook. Valesquez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bell - that will leave a mark!
Bell is looking to slow Valesquez down with leg kicks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bell.
Valesquez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bell. Bell obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valesquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A cross from Bell lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bell connects with a knee to the head.
Valesquez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabricio Valesquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Bell.
Bell breaks the clinch.
Bell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valesquez. That did some damage!
Valesquez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Valesquez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valesquez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valesquez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell scores with a hook.
Good exchange - Bell coming out on top.
Valesquez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bell.
Bell scoring well with a low kick there.
Bell scores with a kick to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bell.
Bell moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Valesquez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joe Bell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valesquez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fabricio Valesquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valesquez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valesquez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Valesquez's calf.
Bell throws a sloppy head kick and Valesquez moves out of range easily.
Bell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Valesquezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Bell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bell 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Bell!
After the big win, Joe Bell made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors •‡• LION Clothing •‡• [CBK] and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mighty Mike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Creed's choice of entrance music: Welcome To The Jungle. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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178 lbs
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172 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mighty Mike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Creed!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creed shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Creed in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Creed scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mike?
Mike is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Creed! Mike is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jake Creed!
After the fight, Jake Creed was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ignacio Kocherlakota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drysdale has chosen Jadakiss - The Champ Is Here as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ignacio Kocherlakota has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ignacio Kocherlakota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Drysdale!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kocherlakota throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Drysdale counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kocherlakota's guard now.
Drysdale tries to free his leg and advance position but Kocherlakota is retaining full guard.
Kocherlakota is controlling Drysdale's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Ignacio Kocherlakota wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Drysdale shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kocherlakota as he jumps to the side.
Drysdale shoots in looking for a takedown. Kocherlakota tries to sprawl out of it but Drysdale keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kocherlakota manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kocherlakota falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drysdale counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kocherlakota's guard now.
Kocherlakota looking for a sweep. Not yet Kocherlakota, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kocherlakota looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kocherlakota looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kocherlakota!
Kocherlakota is looking to take a break and control but Drysdale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kocherlakota in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kocherlakota is looking to take a break and control but Drysdale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ignacio Kocherlakota wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Drysdale has a takedown stuffed.
Ignacio Kocherlakota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Drysdale.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Drysdale tries for a takedown but Kocherlakota sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drysdale.
Kocherlakota defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drysdale.
Drysdale fails with the takedown
and Kocherlakota counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Drysdale will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kocherlakota lands with an uppercut that bounces Drysdale off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Kocherlakota.
Ignacio Kocherlakota is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kocherlakota throws a combination that misses
and Drysdale counters with a takedown into side control.
Drysdale goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kocherlakota has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Drysdale but great work by Kocherlakota.
Drysdale is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drysdale struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kocherlakota's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Drysdale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kocherlakota pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kocherlakota is trying to control the action in half guard but Drysdale is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full 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.
Drysdale wants to get back to full guard but Kocherlakota has mounted him!
Drysdale is squirming around, avoiding Kocherlakota's attempts to control the action.
Kocherlakota controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ignacio Kocherlakota has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kocherlakota throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kocherlakota misses with the combination.
Drysdale fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ignacio Kocherlakota will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Drysdale tries for a takedown but Kocherlakota circles away easily
and Kocherlakota counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drysdale drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kocherlakota is looking for a sweep.
Kocherlakota manages to get back to half guard.
Drysdale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kocherlakota sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kocherlakota is trying to get back to full guard.
Drysdale wants to work for an arm triangle but Kocherlakota is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drysdale is looking for a kimura but Kocherlakota is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drysdale to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Drysdale is looking for a kimura but Kocherlakota is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drysdale to get the leverage.
Kocherlakota is looking to improve his position.
Kocherlakota has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drysdale is working away from the top position though.
Kocherlakota is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale wants to control but Kocherlakota is keeping him busy.
Drysdale wants to work for an arm triangle but Kocherlakota is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drysdale prevents Kocherlakota from improving his position.
We're going to have a standup here because Ignacio Kocherlakota wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Drysdale fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale shoots in but Kocherlakota avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ignacio Kocherlakota has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Drysdale.
Drysdale closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Drysdale lands in his opponent's guard.
Drysdale has gone for a leg lock! Kocherlakota slips out almost immediately though and dives into Drysdale's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Drysdale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drysdale has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Robert Drysdale!
Robert Drysdale got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kelly might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gimme Shelter - Rolling Stones. Randy Ortiz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gerry Kelly's chin.
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230 lbs
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22
272 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerry Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly clinches up against the cage.
Ortiz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelly's elbow.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelly is looking for a takedown.
Kelly blocks a body shot from Ortiz.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Kelly tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ortiz is trying to drag Kelly to the mat but Kelly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kelly.
Ortiz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ortiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ortiz works the jab nicely.
It looks like Gerry Kelly has been cut.
Kelly scores with a takedown into Ortiz's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly throws a big elbow that misses.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
Kelly throws a big elbow that misses.
Ortiz controls Kelly momentarily but Kelly frees himself.
Ortiz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kelly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kelly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there.
Kelly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ortiz controls Kelly momentarily but Kelly frees himself.
Kelly passes into half guard.
Ortiz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kelly.
Ortiz tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.
Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortiz keeps working.
Ortiz is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kelly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ortiz defending well though.
Kelly seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ortiz gets back to full guard.
Kelly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ortiz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kelly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kelly wants to pass the guard but Ortiz is keeping the position.
Kelly throwing strikes from guard but Ortiz blocks nicely.
Kelly looking to sit in guard and control but Ortiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz scoring with some ground and pound.
Ortiz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kelly wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kelly 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.
Ortiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kelly is keeping the position for now.
Kelly wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kelly wants to free his trapped foot but Ortiz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Kelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerry Kelly's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Ortiz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ortiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kelly.
Ortiz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kelly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortiz.
Ortiz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ortiz lands a leg kick that knocks Kelly off balance momentarily.
Ortiz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Ortiz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oooh a lovely combination from Ortiz sends Kelly down but not out. Ortiz dives into side control looking to finish.
Kelly is rocked!
Ortiz lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Kelly! Ortiz senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Kelly out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Randy Ortiz!
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