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NAF 9: The New Era PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clog Hopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Wilson (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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185 cm
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clog Hopper!
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, Wilson Wilson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson gets a takedown into half guard.
Wilson prevents Hopper from improving his position.
Wilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hopper is looking to escape.
Wilson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wilson throwing shots but Hopper is blocking nicely.
Wilson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hopper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hopper wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hopper blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson.
Hopper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hopper trying to control but Wilson postures up.
Wilson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wilson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hopper controls his leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wilson lands a nice short elbow.
Wilson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hopper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hopper defending well though.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hopper is trying to maintain the position but Wilson is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wilson lands a nice short elbow.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Hopper dodges it nicely.
Wilson lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hopper tries to roll over but Wilson keeps him under control.
Wilson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hopper tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
Hopper taking some punishment here, with Wilson in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands strikes from half guard.
Wilson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wilson looks gassed!
Hopper wants to get back to his feet.
Wilson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hopper defending well though.
Wilson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hopper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hopper taking some punishment here, with Wilson in his half guard.
Hopper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hopper.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hopper striking from the bottom here.
Hopper lands a decent punch to the body there.
Wilson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wilson cracks Hopper with a solid left hand.
Wilson is working Hopper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilson connects with a couple of short punches.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hopper has wrist control.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hopper has wrist control.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hopper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hopper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilson is working Hopper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
Wilson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilson stands up out of Hopper's guard for a moment - Hopper manages to land a nice upkick.
Wilson 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson shoots in but Hopper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hopper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hopper wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilson takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wilson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wilson motions for Hopper to come forward. Wilson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hopper sprawls well initially but Wilson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hopper trying to control but Wilson postures up.
Hopper is trying to stand back up but Wilson is controlling him
Hopper looking for submissions off his back.
Wilson is nestled in close to Hopper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wilson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hopper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nice strikes from Wilson there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hopper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hopper is trying to stand back up but Wilson is controlling him
Wilson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wilson wants to work for an arm triangle but Hopper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wilson drops an elbow to the side of Hopper's head.
Wilson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Wilson there.
Wilson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hopper sees it coming and defends easily.
Wilson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hopper wants to get back to full guard.
Wilson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hopper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hopper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilson's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hopper is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wilson is defending well though. Hopper let's go of the attempt for now.
Wilson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Hopper is trying to stick to Wilson's back but Wilson is turning into Hopper. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hopper's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wilson.
Wilson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilson won't allow Hopper to get back to his feet.
Wilson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wilson distracts Hopper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is working Hopper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilson works over Hopper with some ground and pound from guard.
Hopper pushes Wilson off and gets back to his feet.
Wilson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wilson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wilson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Hopper blocks nicely.
Hopper lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wilson!
Wilson Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilson tries to hold on but Hopper pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson working to try and regain half guard.
Wilson is squirming around, avoiding Hopper's attempts to control the action.
Hopper throwing strikes here but Wilson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wilson working to try and regain half guard.
Wilson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hopper trying to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Hopper pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Wilson 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hopper closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wilson moves into the clinch.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hopper looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wilson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wilson lands a few punches from side control.
Hopper is looking to reverse the position.
Wilson lands a few punches from side control.
Wilson working the ground and pound.
Wilson working the ground and pound but Hopper is defending the strikes.
Hopper managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wilson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ground and pound from Wilson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hopper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hopper is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopper is looking to improve his position.
Wilson 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.
Hopper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wilson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilson lands in his opponent's guard.
Hopper striking off his back but it's not causing Wilson any problems.
Wilson scoring with some ground and pound.
Wilson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hopper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilson has managed to get both his arms back between Hopper's legs - danger averted.
Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilson is in close to Hopper's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson distracts Hopper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wilson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilson landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
Wilson won't allow Hopper to get back to his feet.
Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
Wilson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Hopper keeps moving.
Hopper looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopper, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wilson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson prevents Hopper from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Wilson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wilson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hopper tries to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.
Wilson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wilson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hopper hang on?
Wilson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wilson cracks Hopper with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wilson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wilson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clog Hopper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wilson wants to control the pace but Hopper is squirming around nicely.
Wilson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wilson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hopper?
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.
Hopper manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wilson slips a nice elbow through Hopper's hands, connecting with Hopper's forehead.
Wilson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hopper is looking to escape.
Wilson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wilson drops an elbow to the side of Hopper's head.
Wilson prevents Hopper from improving his position.
Wilson winds up and cracks Hopper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hopper flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wilson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hopper manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Hopper keeps moving.
Wilson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilson Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wilson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Wilson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hancho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Eggers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Hancho could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dave Eggers's chin.
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197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Hancho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Eggers!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hancho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eggers as he jumps to the side.
No luck for Hancho with that takedown attempt.
Hancho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eggers swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hancho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hancho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Eggers sprawls well. Eggers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hancho gets slowly back to his feet.
Hancho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eggers as he jumps to the side.
Eggers scoring well with a low kick there.
Eggers fakes the leg kick and cracks Hancho in the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eggers displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hancho up against the cage.
Hancho has picked Eggers up - he's going for a ride! Hancho dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Eggers keeping control of the position.
Eggers is trying to stand up here but Hancho is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancho thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Eggers to regain full guard.
Hancho throwing strikes but missing.
Hancho won't allow Eggers to sweep him here.
Hancho looking to pass the guard.
Hancho throws and elbow that misses. Eggers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hancho's guard. Nice move by Eggers!
Hancho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eggers is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hancho is working hard here to advance position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hancho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eggers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hancho somewhat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Eggers, right into the meat.
Hancho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hancho takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Eggers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hancho is breathing heavily.
Hancho shoots in but no luck this time.
Eggers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Eggers closes the distance and clinches.
Hancho can't get the takedown.
Hancho tries a body shot but Eggers blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eggers tries to stall but Hancho uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hancho drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Eggers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hancho wants a takedown.
Eggers lands a knee to the body.
Hancho tries for a takedown but Eggers manages to get underhooks.
Eggers stalling against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hancho looking for a takedown.
Eggers leaning against his opponent.
Hancho misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dave Eggers.
Eggers lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Eggers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hancho closes the distance and clinches up with Eggers, looking for a takedown. Hancho pushes Eggers against the cage but Eggers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eggers.
Hancho walks forward, straight into a front kick from Eggers.
Eggers instigates a clinch.
Eggers effectively controlling the action here.
Hancho gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Eggers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hancho's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hancho's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eggers is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Eggers has the hooks in. Hancho is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Eggers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Eggers stuffs the takedown.
Eggers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hancho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eggers but Eggers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mike Hancho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eggers darts in and clinches Hancho up against the cage.
Hancho is trying to drag Eggers to the mat but Eggers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hancho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eggers stalling in the clinch but Hancho improves position.
Eggers has Hancho pressed against the cage.
Hancho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hancho goes for a takedown attempt but Eggers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hancho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Eggers. Eggers obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Eggers.
Hancho shoots in and drives through. Eggers sprawls well.
Eggers feints and then cracks Hancho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hancho down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hancho.
Eggers rushes Hancho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hancho has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Eggers clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Eggers rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Eggers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Eggers.
Eggers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hancho is refusing to be controlled, as Eggers sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eggers wants to get back to his feet.
Hancho is looking for a sweep. Eggers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hancho tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Eggers has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hancho tries to lock up and control but Eggers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hancho sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hancho tries to get to full guard but Eggers has control of the leg.
Hancho makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hancho.
Hancho is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hancho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hancho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eggers tries to free his leg and advance position but Hancho is retaining full guard.
Hancho wants to sweep here but Eggers controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hancho looks for a takedown but Eggers sprawls well.
Eggers closes the distance and clinches.
Hancho tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hancho is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eggers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hancho tries for a takedown. No joy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hancho wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Eggers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Eggers. That's going to slow Hancho down.
Hancho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eggers tries to avoid it but Hancho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eggers to the ground. Eggers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Eggers.
Eggers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hancho tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eggers swivels and escapes.
Hancho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A good leg kick by Eggers.
Eggers lands with a kick to the temple. Hancho shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Eggers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hancho.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hancho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eggers is looking to slow Hancho down with leg kicks.
Eggers moves into range and clinches up with Hancho.
Eggers blocks a body shot from Hancho.
Hancho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Eggers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eggers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hancho is trying to drag Eggers to the mat but Eggers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Eggers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancho goes for a takedown attempt but Eggers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hancho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Eggers. That one must have hurt.
Hancho fails with the takedown.
Eggers thuds his shin into the meat of Hancho's side.
Eggers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hancho. That did some damage!
Eggers scores with a nice body kick.
Hancho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eggers avoids it really well and circles away.
Eggers explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Eggers.
Eggers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eggers rushes Hancho and presses him up against the cage.
Eggers taking a breather.
Eggers content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hancho is trying to drag Eggers to the mat but Eggers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hancho will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hancho tries for a takedown. No joy.
Eggers slowing the pace effectively.
Hancho drops down looking for an ankle pick but Eggers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Eggers scores with a nice body kick.
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!
Eggers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hancho if he has to take too many more of those.
Good leg kick by Eggers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Eggers has closed the distance and engaged Hancho in a clinch.
Hancho has Eggers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Eggers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eggers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Eggers is struggling to control the position.
Hancho goes for a takedown attempt but Eggers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eggers lands with a kick to the ribs.
Eggers throws a leg kick which misses Hancho's front leg but catches the back leg as Hancho tries to avoid it.
Hancho fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eggers avoids it really well and circles away.
Dave Eggers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eggers pushes Hancho away with a front kick.
Eggers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hancho shoots in but no luck this time.
Eggers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eggers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hancho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eggers's waist but Eggers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hancho off to one side.
Eggers lands with a kick to the temple. Hancho shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Eggers lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eggers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hancho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eggers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hancho somewhat.
Eggers lands with a thumping leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Eggers!
Dave Eggers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eggers goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Eggers tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eggers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Eggers scores with a nice body kick.
Eggers feints and then cracks Hancho's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hancho down.
Mike Hancho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Eggers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eggers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hancho's calf.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Eggers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Eggers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Eggers!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Steve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fireman . Shane Steve looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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170 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Steve!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson lands a big head kick that sends Steve tumbling to the mat! Anderson takes a step backwards and waves Steve back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Shane Steve has been cut.
Steve looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Anderson drives through and clinches with Steve against the cage.
Anderson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Anderson is stalling here.
Anderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderson jumps into guard, dragging Steve to the mat.
Anderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steve defends well.
Anderson wants to stand and escape but Steve is having none of it.
Anderson is looking to sinch up a triangle. Steve throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Anderson's body to avoid the submission. Anderson has instead reached around Steve's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Anderson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aaron Anderson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Staples (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myers comes to the cage accompanied by "Firebreather" by Thrice. Mitch Staples will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gavin Myers!
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, Mitch Staples!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staples slaps away a takedown attempt from Myers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Staples throws out a loose jab but Myers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Staples with a jab.
Myers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Staples scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Staples lands a jab to Myers's midsection.
Myers misses with a body kick.
Myers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Staples scores with a three punch combo!
Myers shoots in but Staples avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Myers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Staples is fending him off so far but Myers persists. Nope, Staples circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gavin Myers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Myers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Staples looking to hit a scissor sweep but Myers is one step ahead there.
Myers drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Myers as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Staples screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Myers! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gavin Myers!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Binley Crocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny TheRotten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crocker comes into the arena with Aint Nothin To F*** With blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Binley Crocker!
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, Johnny TheRotten!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheRotten ducks under a wild hook from Crocker.
Crocker takes a swing at TheRotten's ribcage but misses.
TheRotten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice jab there from TheRotten.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crocker. TheRotten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Binley Crocker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crocker fails to land with a series of punches.
TheRotten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crocker.
A head kick misses from TheRotten.
TheRotten misses with a body shot.
Crocker tries to score a power double leg takedown but TheRotten sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crocker somewhat.
TheRotten fails to land with a series of punches.
Crocker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with TheRotten but TheRotten pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crocker misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Crocker.
TheRotten showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crocker.
TheRotten lands with an uppercut that bounces Crocker off the cage and back into rage.
TheRotten throws a shot to the body.
Crocker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from TheRotten.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but TheRotten swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Binley Crocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crocker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donk. TheRotten catches Crocker right on the button with a cross.
TheRotten scores with a body shot.
Crocker is breathing heavily.
TheRotten throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Binley Crocker has been cut.
TheRotten throws a head kick but Crocker moves out of range.
TheRotten feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Crocker sprawling to the canvas! Crocker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can TheRotten finish him?!
Crocker is rocked!
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!
TheRotten lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Crocker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
TheRotten lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Crocker is looking to close the distance but TheRotten sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Crocker crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Crocker is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Johnny TheRotten!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between One Turd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Vasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that One Turd has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily One Turd seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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158 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, One Turd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Vasher!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turd keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasher blocks a leg kick.
Vasher closes the distance and pushes Turd back into the cage.
Vasher lands a nice uppercut.
Vasher lands with a right to the head.
Vasher is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vasher taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vasher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turd backwards.
Vasher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turd tries for a takedown but Vasher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turd throws a head kick that misses.
Turd takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turd is breathing heavily.
Vasher lands a head kick. Turd smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasher throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vasher scores with a jab to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vasher leaning against his opponent.
Vasher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Vasher.
Vasher is pushing Turd up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vasher lands a hook that snaps the head of Turd backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasher lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vasher manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vasher breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vasher.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vasher stops a takedown attempt from Turd.
Vasher scores with a shoulder strike.
Vasher manages to break the clinch.
Turd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vasher avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for One Turd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasher throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Turd stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Vasher follows into mount!
Turd is rocked!
It looks like One Turd has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasher is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Vasher clinches with his opponent.
Vasher unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Turd letting Vasher take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasher connects with a knee to the head.
Vasher taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vasher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vasher feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turd's calf.
Vasher lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vasher moves into the clinch successfully.
Vasher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vasher landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Turd takes a shot to the head.
Vasher stalling.
Turd takes a knee to the side of the body.
The referee calls for Vasher to work.
Vasher lands an elbow just above Turd 's eye.
Turd is trying to force a seperation but Vasher has the dominant position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vasher.
Vasher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasher is looking to clinch but Turd is avoiding it.
Turd throws a leg kick
and Vasher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vasher lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Turd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turd's sensitive parts.
Vasher rushes Turd and presses him up against the cage.
Vasher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vasher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasher moves into the clinch.
Vasher lands a knee to the head.
Turd goes for a takedown attempt but Vasher pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vasher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasher stalks Turd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Turd's face. Turd staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasher moves into range and clinches up with Turd.
Vasher lands a good knee to the midsection. Turd won't want to take too many of those.
Vasher lands a good knee to the midsection. Turd won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasher lands a good knee to the midsection. Turd won't want to take too many of those.
Vasher stalling.
A knee to the head by Vasher.
Vasher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turd is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vasher.
Turd shoots and misses
and Vasher counters with a low kick, right behind Turd 's knee.
Vasher moves into the clinch.
Vasher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Turd misses
and Vasher counters with a straight right hand.
Vasher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turd wants to break free but Vasher has control.
Turd tries to circle away but Vasher has him pinned against the cage.
Vasher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vasher stuns Turd with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick from Vasher lands but Turd takes it in his stride.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Turd. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Turd thows a leg kick but Vasher checks it
and Vasher counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vasher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Vasher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on One Turd's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vasher lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vasher scores with a one two! Turd had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vasher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turd.
Turd throws a lazy head kick
and Vasher counters with a good low kick that Turd was not able to check.
Turd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vasher's waist but Vasher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turd off to one side.
Turd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vasher moves into the clinch.
Vasher landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Vasher.
Vasher manages to break the clinch.
Turd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vasher moves into the clinch.
Vasher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vasher connects with a nasty looking knee right to Turd's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasher digs a right hand into Turd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turd's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vasher.
Knees to the body from Vasher.
Vasher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turd throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vasher counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasher putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Turd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Turd takes an elbow to the temple.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vasher takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vasher keeps control of Turd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vasher with a knee to the head.
Turd is working for takedown but Vasher is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for One Turd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turd takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vasher with a knee to the head.
Vasher lands a damaging elbow.
Vasher stalling in the clinch.
Marcus Vasher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vasher gets underhooks to prevent Turd's takedown attempt.
Vasher's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Turd tries for a takedown but Vasher manages to get underhooks.
Turd is trying to drag Vasher to the mat but Vasher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Vasher - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasher cracks Turd with a nice body shot.
Vasher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turd throws a sloppy head kick
and Vasher counters with a low kick, right behind Turd 's knee.
Vasher with a hook.
Marcus Vasher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Turd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vasher wants to clinch up but Turd keeps it at a distance.
Vasher doesn't manage to clinch there - Turd circles away.
Vasher throws a head kick that half lands.
Marcus Vasher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasher rushes Turd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vasher digs a right hand into Turd's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turd's gas tank.
Turd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vasher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turd throws a lazy head kick
and Vasher counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vasher tries to clinch up but Turd circles away and keeps his distance.
Vasher connects with a solid leg kick.
Vasher tries to close the distance and clinch but Turd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasher rushes Turd and presses him up against the cage.
Turd wants to break free but Vasher has control.
Vasher connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turd as Vasher tries to tie him up.
Turd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vasher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vasher gets underhooks to prevent Turd's takedown attempt.
Vasher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turd's efforts to push away.
Turd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vasher crunches a lovely knee into Turd's ribcage.
Vasher breaks from the clinch.
Vasher scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A slapping leg kick lands for Vasher.
Turd keeps the fight on the outside.
Vasher is looking to clinch.
Vasher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vasher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turd throws a leg kick
and Vasher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasher connects with a jab.
Vasher throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turd closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vasher did well to prevent Turd getting side control.
Turd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Turd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vasher is trying to stand.
Vasher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turd.
Turd is pressing down on Vasher's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vasher is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turd.
Turd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Vasher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on One Turd's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vasher instigates a clinch.
A short right from Vasher on the inside.
Turd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vasher prevents the takedown attempt.
Vasher scores with a hook to the body.
Turd being controlled against the cage.
Vasher using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vasher unloads a knee to the mid-section. Turd lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vasher stalling the fight.
Vasher using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vasher using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vasher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vasher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasher with a hook.
Turd throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vasher counters with an inside leg kick.
Vasher tries to close the distance and clinch but Turd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasher clinches up with Turd and pushes him back against the cage.
Vasher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasher lands a nice shot to the body.
Vasher will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Turd up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vasher.
Vasher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vasher lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turd backwards.
Vasher lands a good knee to the midsection. Turd won't want to take too many of those.
Vasher utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Vasher.
Vasher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turd can't break the clinch.
Turd tries to break the clinch but Vasher is controlling the position.
Vasher breaks the clinch.
Vasher works over Turd's head and body with a nice combination.
Vasher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turd's sensitive parts.
Turd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vasher.
Vasher scores with a jab to the head.
Vasher throws a sloppy head kick and Turd moves out of range easily.
Turd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vasher tries to avoid it but Turd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vasher to the ground. Vasher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vasher clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Vasher.
Turd letting Vasher take a breather here.
Turd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short left from Vasher.
Vasher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasher fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turd shoots in for a double leg but Vasher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for One Turd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turd.
Turd gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vasher counters with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasher throws a head kick that Turd semi-blocks.
Vasher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vasher as he avoids it easily.
Vasher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vasher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vasher throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Turd's head.
Turd misses with a kick to the body
and Vasher counters with a left to the body.
One Turd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasher avoids the head kick by Turd.
Turd throws a sloppy head kick
and Vasher counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Turd throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Turd misses
and Vasher moves into the clinch.
Vasher is pressed up against the cage. Turd has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vasher down to the mat. Vasher avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Turd throws a lazy head kick
and Vasher makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Turd really felt that one!
Vasher clinches up with Turd and pushes him back against the cage.
Vasher working Turd over with knees to the body.
Turd tries to pull guard but Vasher won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasher has Turd pressed against the cage.
Turd looking for a takedown.
Vasher connects with a nasty looking knee right to Turd's face.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vasher.
Vasher lands a body shot.
Turd blocks a body shot from Vasher.
Turd fails to pull guard.
Turd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vasher has him pressed against the cage.
Vasher is struggling to control the position.
Vasher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turd scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turd throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasher is trying to get back to his feet.
Turd lands an elbow.
Marcus Vasher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turd throwing strikes but Vasher manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Vasher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vasher winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Vasher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bin Laden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and General Taft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bin Laden!
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, General Taft!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Taft, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
General Taft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laden feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Laden won't allow Taft to sweep him here.
Taft is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Laden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Laden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taft keeping moving, preventing Laden from controlling successfully.
Taft can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laden controls the pace.
Laden preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taft tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taft.
Laden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taft shoots and misses
so Laden counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Laden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taft wants to sweep here but Laden controlling him for the moment.
Laden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laden looking to pass the guard.
Laden not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laden trying to control the position from guard on top but Taft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taft, right into the meat.
Laden shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taft napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Taft can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taft has one of Laden's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Taft seems a little lost for a moment, as Laden dominates the positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taft is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Laden has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Laden tries to advance to mount but Taft denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laden is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Taft's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laden is breathing heavily.
Taft regains half guard.
Laden performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Taft tries to get to full guard but Laden has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bin Laden dominated that round.
That's time! Laden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Taft shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Laden counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Laden is looking to advance position but Taft won't allow it.
Taft is looking for a sweep. Laden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taft does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Taft is pressing down on Laden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Taft tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taft wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Laden manages to pass to side control.
Taft wants to control but Laden passes into side.
Taft is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laden controlling the position from side mount.
Laden is looking to take a break and control but Taft is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bin Laden just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Laden gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laden tries to move into full mount but can't pass Taft's legs.
Taft is not content to let Laden control the position.
Laden is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Taft is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Taft stops Laden from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taft tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laden tries to move to mount but Taft blocks the move with his legs.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Taft throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Taft looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taft tries to clinch up
and Laden counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Laden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Taft's guard.
Laden uses his free foot to push down on Taft's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Taft.
Laden unloads with some shots from mount but Taft bucks and avoids them well.
Laden controlling from the full mount.
Taft regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bin Laden dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Laden misses with a takedown attempt - Taft sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taft tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Laden counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taft is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taft tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taft is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laden is controlling him.
Taft working a defensive guard here.
Laden trying to control the position from guard on top but Taft is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taft takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taft bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laden's guard.
Taft with a nice head shot there.
Laden keeping full guard, as Taft tries to pass.
Taft trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taft trying to control but Laden is working from the bottom.
Laden uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taft scores with a kick to the body.
Taft wants to clinch
and Laden counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taft doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Laden counters with a shoot takedown. Taft fights it but they end up in guard.
Laden works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Taft is trying to control but can't.
Taft won't allow Laden to pass to mount.
Laden works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Taft prevents Laden from improving position.
Laden works to advance to full mount. Taft defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Taft tries to hold on but Laden postures up.
Laden prevents Taft from getting the reversal.
General Taft has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Laden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laden breaks from Taft's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Laden is stalling here but it's allowed Taft to get half guard.
Laden trying to pass the guard but Taft defending well.
Taft trying to control from the bottom.
Taft tries to roll over but Laden keeps him under control.
Bin Laden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laden wants to free his trapped foot but Taft is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bin Laden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laden, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bin Laden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between BJ North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Sims (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BJ North looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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190 lbs
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, BJ North!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Sims!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from North.
Sims bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sims is trying to get an arm triangle but North is defending well.
Sims tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sims has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sims looks gassed!
North dodges the ground and pound from Sims.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims is looking to take a break and control but North is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sims working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sims wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by North, who protects the arm well.
North can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
North manages to get back to half guard.
North flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
North is looking to clinch but Sims is avoiding it.
North is looking to clinch.
Sims closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
North can't do much from the bottom here.
Sims swings around for an armbar but North sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sims's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
North advances position into side control!
Sims is trying to escape the position but North is controlling the position.
North is trying to get an arm triangle but Sims is defending well.
North is trying to get an arm triangle but Sims is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sims can't do much from the bottom here.
North in side control, throwing shots but Sims defends.
Sims tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but North wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
North lands some shots froms side control.
Sims is not content to let North control the position.
Sims avoids any damage from the ground and pound of North.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Sims will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck for North with that takedown attempt.
North gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sims accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but North is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as North holds on and takes a little breather.
Sims has gone for a leg lock! North slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sims's guard.
North passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sims moves into full guard.
North throws a big right hand that misses.
North trying to control the position from guard on top but Sims is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sims pulls North in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
North trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sims is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sims working for a triangle but North defends it easily.
Sims working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
North drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sims looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sims looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sims!
North is trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sims tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sims has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sims wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by North, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Sims 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! This is the final round!
North circles away from the clinch attempt
and North counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sims's guard now.
Sims has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes North off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
North closes the distance and pushes Sims back into the cage.
North wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
North drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sims gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
North is trying to stand back up but Sims is controlling him
Sims is working for a kimura but North is defending it quite comfortably.
North is looking to improve his position.
Sims is thwarting North's attempts to control the position.
Sims wants to take a breather but North is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
North manages to get to full guard.
North is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sims trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sims tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but North paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Josh Sims is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims throws a big shot that misses.
North fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sims misses with a takedown
and North cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sims avoids the body shot from North.
Sims on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by North. North obviously looking to wear him down.
Sims tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and North counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
BJ North is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sims throws a quick inside leg kick.
BJ North has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
North stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and North wants it to stay on the feet.
North shoots in but Sims avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ North. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sims closes the distance and clinches.
North gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sims slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sims has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but North can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
BJ North showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sims 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 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Sims!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Peter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Peter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peter has managed to clinch.
Simpson lands a takedown into guard.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Peter keeps moving.
Peter is looking to stand up but Simpson isn't so interested in that idea.
Simpson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peter is keeping the position for now.
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.
Simpson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Peter looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Peter looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Peter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simpson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Simpson wants to control but Peter postures up.
Simpson is looking to regain half guard here but Peter keeps moving and retains side control.
Peter decides to stand back up. Peter steps back and let's Simpson get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peter tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peter moves into the clinch.
Simpson wants a takedown but no success here.
Peter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peter crunches a lovely knee into Simpson's ribcage.
Simpson looks gassed!
Peter landing knees to the body.
Peter putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simpson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Simpson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Peter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Peter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Peter lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Peter lands an elbow that stopped Simpson in his tracks for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Peter obliges.
Peter misses with a knee strike.
Peter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Peter lands a nice elbow.
Peter utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Peter with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peter trying to land knees to the body.
Simpson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mark Peter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Simpson.
Peter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Peter missing with knees to the body.
Simpson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Peter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Peter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simpson blocks it with crossed arms.
Simpson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Peter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simpson's face.
Simpson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Peter prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Peter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peter slaps away a takedown attempt from Simpson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peter tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peter has managed to clinch.
Peter looking to throw knees to the head but Simpson is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Peter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Peter lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peter looking to throw knees to the head but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Peter landing knees to the body.
Simpson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Peter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A knee to the head by Peter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peter is pressed up against the cage. Simpson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Peter down to the mat. Peter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mark Peter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Simpson.
Peter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mark Peter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson shoots in for a double leg but Peter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peter takes the fight into the clinch.
Peter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peter crunches a lovely knee into Simpson's ribcage.
Peter lands a nice knee to the body.
Peter tries to land a knee to the head but Simpson blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simpson.
Simpson is working for takedown but Peter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Peter.
Peter misses with a knee strike.
Peter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Simpson blocks it with crossed arms.
Peter lands an elbow inside that Simpson shrugs off.
Peter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
Peter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Simpson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Peter connects with a knee to the head.
Peter misses with a knee to the head.
Peter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Simpson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Peter prevents it.
Peter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Peter.
Peter stops a takedown attempt from Simpson.
Peter prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peter with a knee to the head.
Simpson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Peter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Peter with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Simpson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Peter.
Knees to the body from Peter.
Peter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Peter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
Peter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson tries to score a body lock takedown but Peter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Peter landing knees to the body.
Simpson takes an elbow to the temple.
Peter trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Peter.
Peter lands a knee to the head.
Peter missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peter.
Simpson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A knee to the head by Peter.
Peter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peter landing knees to the body.
Simpson is trying to trip Peter. He has hold of a leg but Peter is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Simpson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Simpson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Simpson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Peter dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Peter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simpson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Peter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simpson tries to score a body lock takedown but Peter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Peter working Simpson over with knees to the body.
Peter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Peter crunches a lovely knee into Simpson's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Peter.
Peter unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Peter landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peter landing knees to the body.
Peter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peter lands a knee to the head.
Peter looking to throw knees to the head but Simpson is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Peter throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Peter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Simpson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mark Peter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Simpson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Peter trying to land knees to the body.
Peter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Simpson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simpson.
Peter blocking some punches.
Peter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simpson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Peter regains guard immediately.
Simpson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson looking to sit in guard and control but Peter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Peter gets to his feet. Simpson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peter has Simpson up against the cage in a clinch.
Peter lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Peter obliges.
Peter landing knees to the body.
Simpson takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Bart Simpson has been cut.
Peter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Peter looking to throw knees to the head but Simpson is blocking nicely.
Simpson is trying to maintain a safe position but Peter gets an underhook and turns Simpson into the cage.
Mark Peter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peter lands a good knee to the midsection. Simpson won't want to take too many of those.
Simpson pulls guard successfully.
Peter decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simpson, up you get!
Peter stuffs the takedown attempt from Simpson. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet.
Peter clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bart Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simpson's face.
Simpson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Peter scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Peter.
Peter is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Simpson fails to pull guard.
Peter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Peter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Simpson is trying to drag Peter to the mat but Peter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Peter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peter scores a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Peter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Peter, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Peter!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between georges Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rush comes to the cage accompanied by Gsp´s Entrance. Greene has chosen Highway to Hell as his entrance music. Shaun Greene is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, georges Rush!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaun Greene!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene keeps Rush at a distance using the push kick.
Rush shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Greene. No joy for Rush on that attempt.
Greene displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rush gets the takedown into side control.
Rush is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Greene knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rush working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rush wants to control but Greene is keeping him busy.
Greene manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Greene throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Greene throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Greene trying to control the pace.
Greene blocks the strikes from Rush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene tries to stand and escape but Rush is controlling the position.
Rush looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Greene stands up from half guard.
Rush fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Greene sprawls well initially but Rush persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rush is breathing heavily.
Greene trying to hold on to Rush's head to control him but Rush postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene is trying to get back to full guard.
Greene manages to get to full guard.
Greene is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Greene decides to stand and escape the position.
Greene gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rush trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rush with a nice head shot there.
Rush is stalling in the full guard.
Rush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush throws a big right hand that misses.
Rush avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Greene trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rush thows a big elbow that misses.
Rush trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Greene misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rush misses with a combination
and Greene counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rush is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rush gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Greene.
Shaun Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene is looking to land body kicks.
Greene buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rush stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Greene.
Rush fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for georges Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rush keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Greene wants to clinch.
Greene throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Greene.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rush tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rush stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Greene.
Greene tries to clinch up.
Greene thows a body kick. Rush tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Greene dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rush takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rush takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rush moves away from the strike by Greene.
Greene turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Greene.
Greene delivers a nice body kick.
Greene lands with a straight right. Rush didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rush is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Greene.
Donk. Greene catches Rush right on the button with a cross.
Rush has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Greene.
Shaun Greene seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Greene.
A nice leg kick lands there from Greene.
Rush stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Greene.
Greene scores with a head kick.
Greene lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Greene. Rush shrugs it off though.
Nice body kick from Greene.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Greene. Rush shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rush's calf.
Rush blocks the body kick.
georges Rush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rush fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greene throws a right hand that Rush ducks under and follows up with a left that Rush also avoids with ease.
Greene throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rush counters with a shoot takedown. Greene fights it but they end up in guard.
Greene wants to sweep here but Rush controlling him for the moment.
Greene manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Greene with shots to the head and body - Rush looks very uncomfortable down there.
Greene working Rush over with strikes here.
Rush 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.
Rush can't escape the position.
Rush tries to hold on but Greene postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Greene cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Greene working Rush over with strikes here.
Greene trying to control but Rush is having none of it.
Greene looking to finish Rush with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rush!
Rush on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rush tries to get out of the position.
Greene with the ground and pound from mount.
Greene avoids the attempt from Rush to control.
Greene scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice elbow there by Greene.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene dominating with strikes here.
georges Rush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rush regains half guard.
Rush wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rush wants to get back to full guard.
Greene working Rush over with strikes.
Rush looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Greene is looking to take a break and control but Rush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Greene working Rush over with strikes.
Rush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greene.
Rush slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rush's head.
Rush has his foot on Greene's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greene works his way back into a safe position though.
Greene must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Greene stands up and waves to Rush to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Greene has Rush up against the cage in a clinch.
Greene unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Greene working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rush's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greene unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Greene missing with knees to the body.
Greene lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rush backwards.
Greene with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Greene prevents the takedown attempt.
Greene lands with a light punch inside.
Greene trying to land knees to the body.
Greene prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rush has Greene pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Greene manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for georges Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rush goes for a takedown in the clinch but Greene prevents it.
Nice body punch from Greene.
Greene lands an elbow that stopped Rush in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Greene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rush chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greene can pounce on him.
Rush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greene.
Greene scores with a kick to the body.
Greene tests Rush's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Greene closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rush counters with a nice double leg into side control. Greene won't be happy with that.
Rush stands up.
Greene sizes up Rush with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rush tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greene paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rush showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Greene.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rush takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rush has a takedown stuffed.
Rush tries to keep at a distance but Greene has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Greene unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rush lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rush blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Greene gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Greene lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Greene.
Rush will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Greene lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Greene landing knees to the head.
Rush tries to score a body lock takedown but Greene shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Greene throws an elbow that misses.
Greene working Rush over with knees to the body.
Rush tries to pull guard but Greene won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for georges Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rush creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greene lands a knee to the head.
Greene is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Greene lands a nice elbow.
Greene prevents Rush from breaking the clinch.
Greene lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rush or not.
Greene lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rush tries to pull guard but Greene holds him up against the cage and eventually Rush drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rush has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Greene uses from the top position.
Rush wants to sweep here but Greene controlling him for the moment.
Greene working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rush escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greene gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Greene trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greene postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rush has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greene can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Greene is in close to Rush's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rush working for a triangle but Greene defends it easily.
Greene stands up and waves to Rush to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rush moves out of range of the body kick.
Greene pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rush is out of range and Greene settles back down.
A jab from Greene misses.
Rush tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greene sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rush somewhat.
Greene scoring well with a low kick there.
Shaun Greene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A leg kick checked by Rush.
Rush shoots and misses
and Greene counters with a body kick.
Greene scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene drives through and clinches with Rush against the cage.
Greene is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rush is defending well for now.
Rush is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Greene can't fight it off and eventually Rush manages to take the fight to the floor. Greene looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Greene is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Greene looking for a sweep. Not yet Greene, not yet.
Rush working some strikes from top position.
Rush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rush lands a couple of digs.
Rush throwing strikes from guard but Greene blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Shaun Greene just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Greene pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rush gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rush takes a shot to the head.
Rush dodges an elbow strike from Greene.
Greene missing with knees to the body.
Greene prevents Rush from breaking the clinch.
Rush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Greene.
Good leg kick by Greene there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rush shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rush shoots in and drives through. Greene sprawls well.
Rush tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greene sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rush somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for georges Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greene.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Greene, right into the meat.
Rush on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A slapping leg kick lands for Greene.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rush chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greene can pounce on him.
Greene bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rush takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Greene tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rush counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rush preventing the sweep.
Greene preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rush won't allow Greene to sweep him here.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Rush from controlling successfully.
Rush is in close to Greene's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Greene is on top in guard.
Greene wanted to stand there but Rush had control of the position.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Greene wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Rush's closed guard. He's half up but Rush has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Rush pivots and extends the arm, Greene falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Rush! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). georges Rush!
georges Rush is the new welterweight champion!
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