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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Stokes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ajib Farrah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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163 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Stokes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ajib Farrah!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farrah feints and as Stokes raises his hands in defense, Farrah changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Farrah trying to control the position from guard on top but Stokes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farrah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stokes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farrah throws a strike but Stokes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stokes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Farrah is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stokes defends well.
Farrah throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stokes escapes and throws Farrah's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrah tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stokes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stokes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farrah keeps working.
Stokes takes a little break here. Farrah wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Farrah is trying to get back to half guard.
Farrah wants to control but Stokes postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Farrah tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Stokes presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Farrah is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Farrah is looking to get to half guard.
Stokes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Farrah is trying to escape the mount.
Stokes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Farrah can't escape the position.
Stokes controlling the position easily from mount.
Farrah reaches up to try and control the position but Stokes seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Farrah rolls and tries to escape and now Stokes has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stokes connects with a big shot to the side of Farrah's head.
Stokes is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Farrah. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Farrah is really stuck here.
Farrah is trapped and Stokes is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Farrah is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Farrah wants to escape the position.
Farrah is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stokes keeps control of the position easily here as Farrah tries to buck him off.
Farrah is trying to get back to his feet but Stokes has full control of the position and if anything, Farrah has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Farrah looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stokes controlling well, preventing Farrah from escaping the position.
Stokes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Farrah doesn't escape.
Stokes is trying to stick to Farrah's back but Farrah is turning into Stokes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stokes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Farrah.
Farrah would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Farrah postures up.
Stokes pulls Farrah in close to prevent any damage.
Farrah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Farrah advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stokes dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Farrah is trying to break free.
Stokes landing knees to the body.
A short right from Stokes on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stokes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Farrah tries to score a body lock takedown but Stokes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stokes lands a nice uppercut.
Stokes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Farrah blocks an uppercut.
Stokes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stokes leaning against his opponent.
Farrah is breathing heavily.
Stokes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stokes is working Farrah over against the cage.
Farrah tries to break the clinch but Stokes is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrah takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Ajib Farrah has been cut.
Stokes has Farrah pressed against the cage.
Stokes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Farrah wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stokes has him pressed against the cage.
Stokes lands a damaging elbow.
Stokes swings wildly with an uppercut but Farrah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stokes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stokes throws an elbow but it misses.
Stokes throws a punch but it's blocked by Farrah.
Stokes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Farrah tries to score a body lock takedown but Stokes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stokes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Farrah's defenses.
Farrah has had enough of the clinch but Stokes keeps him there for the moment.
Stokes crunches a lovely knee into Farrah's ribcage.
Stokes lands a body punch.
Stokes scores with a shot to the side of Farrah's head.
Stokes lands a nice uppercut.
Stokes presses Farrah against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stokes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Farrah can't break the clinch.
Stokes cracks Farrah with a nice body shot.
Stokes lands an elbow that stopped Farrah in his tracks for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stokes.
Farrah takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Ajib Farrah's cut even more.
Good body shot from Stokes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stokes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stokes lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stokes.
Farrah is rocked!
Stokes has a couple of punches blocked by Farrah.
Farrah is still on wobbly legs! Can Stokes finish him?
Stokes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Farrah seems to have recovered his senses.
Farrah takes a shot to the head.
Stokes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stokes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stokes swings wildly with an uppercut but Farrah uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stokes misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stokes lands a left hand.
Stokes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stokes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stokes lands with a right to the head.
Stokes lands a nice shot to the body.
Farrah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stokes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Farrah avoids it.
Stokes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stokes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stokes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The cut above Ajib Farrah's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Farrah is trying to break the clinch but Stokes has him pressed against the cage.
Stokes lands a hook that snaps the head of Farrah backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stokes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ajib Farrah's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Farrah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ajib Farrah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stokes tries to clinch but Farrah is having none of it.
Stokes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Farrah, pushing him back against the cage.
Stokes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stokes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Farrah tries to circle away but Stokes has him pinned against the cage.
Stokes missing with knees to the body.
Stokes lands an elbow that stopped Farrah in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stokes throws an elbow but misses.
Stokes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farrah backwards.
Stokes misses with an elbow strike.
Farrah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stokes.
Stokes lands a nice shot to the body.
Stokes lands with a short shot to the head.
Stokes throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrah is trying to force a seperation but Stokes has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stokes.
Stokes drops Farrah onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Farrah is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Stokes pushes off an throws an elbow but Farrah leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knees to the body from Stokes.
Stokes lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Stokes.
Stokes misses with the head strike.
Brandon Stokes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Farrah tries to break the clinch but Stokes is controlling the position.
Stokes misses with an elbow strike.
Stokes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Farrah has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stokes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stokes is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stokes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stokes throws an elbow but it misses.
Stokes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farrah backwards.
Stokes lands an elbow that stopped Farrah in his tracks for a moment.
Stokes lands a right hand.
Stokes lands a nice knee to the body.
Farrah is looking to break free of the clinch but Stokes has double underhooks.
Farrah is looking to break free of the clinch but Stokes has double underhooks.
Farrah working hard to break the clinch.
Stokes lands a right hand.
Stokes lands a damaging elbow.
Stokes tries to land knees in the clinch but Farrah avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stokes throws an elbow but misses.
Stokes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Farrah backwards.
Ajib Farrah's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Stokes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Farrah has had enough of the clinch but Stokes keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stokes obliges.
Ajib Farrah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stokes stalling the fight.
Stokes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stokes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stokes lands a shoulder strike.
Stokes works on Farrah's body with a couple of short punches.
Stokes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Farrah in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stokes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ajib Farrah's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brandon Stokes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Paolo Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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171 lbs
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180 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eugene Paolo Mac!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Paolo Mac slams his shin into Grant's torso.
Paolo Mac scores with a kick to the body.
Paolo Mac misses with a double jab.
Grant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paolo Mac scoring well with a low kick there.
Paolo Mac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paolo Mac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paolo Mac fakes the leg kick and cracks Grant in the body.
Paolo Mac throws a quick inside leg kick.
Paolo Mac throws a head kick that Grant semi-blocks.
Paolo Mac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Paolo Mac.
Paolo Mac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grant scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Eugene Paolo Mac has been cut.
Paolo Mac lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grant blocks a head kick by Paolo Mac.
Paolo Mac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paolo Mac lands a nice looking body kick.
Grant blocks a head kick by Paolo Mac.
Paolo Mac moves away from the strike by Grant.
Paolo Mac slips under a jab.
Paolo Mac takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Grant steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Paolo Mac is out on his feet! Grant sets himself and nearly takes Paolo Mac's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gregory Grant!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Thomas Wright enters the cage!
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Valdez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Wright!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright looks to land a right hand but Valdez moved out of range.
Valdez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valdez moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Wright closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Valdez to the mat! Valdez manages to get full guard.
Wright missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valdez keeping full guard, as Wright tries to pass.
Valdez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wright sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wright is in close to Valdez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Valdez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wright on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright won't allow Valdez to get back to his feet.
Wright scoring with some ground and pound.
Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wright slips nicely into half guard.
Wright is working for a submission of some sort.
Valdez taking some punishment here, with Wright in his half guard.
Valdez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valdez wants to control but Wright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wright is nestled in close to Valdez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wright sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Valdez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wright.
Valdez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valdez is breathing heavily.
Wright tries to pass to full mount but Valdez defends it.
Valdez is in trouble now - Wright has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright controlling from mount.
Wright working the ground and pound effectively.
Wright scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wright lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Valdez is bucking up trying to escape but Wright cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wright has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Valdez's face.
Wright in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Valdez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wright controlling from mount.
Wright scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Valdez?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wright landing strikes from the mount.
Wright dominating with strikes here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wright landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wright with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wright dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wright fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Valdez sprawls well initially but Wright persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Wright there.
Wright has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thomas Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright lands a big elbow.
Wright is landing with some decent strikes but Valdez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wright unloading with bombs!
Valdez taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wright landing strikes from the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wright is landing with some decent strikes but Valdez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wright is working for a guillotine from mount but Valdez frees his head quite easily.
Wright scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wright lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Valdez hang on?
Wright breaks from Valdez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wright looking for a guillotine from mount but Valdez is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wright lands a nice shot to the head.
Wright lands a big shot there that rocks Valdez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wright with good strikes from the mount here!
Wright lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wright controlling from mount.
Valdez tries to lock up and control but Wright gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Wright.
Wright landing punches.
Valdez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright with the ground and pound from mount.
Valdez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wright is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Valdez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wright wants to finish this one by submission but Valdez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wright.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdez is bucking up trying to escape but Wright cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright landing punches.
Wright scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Valdez wants to control but Wright is having none of it.
Wright in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wright connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wright trying to control but Valdez is having none of it.
Wright in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Wright 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!
Wright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Valdez circles away quickly and effectively.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valdez was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Wright looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Valdez!
Wright landing strikes from the mount and Valdez is in trouble!
Wright with good strikes from the mount here!
Wright landing shots from mount.
Wright is landing with some decent strikes but Valdez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wright lands a big shot there that rocks Valdez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wright landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright scoring with strikes but Valdez is staying in there.
Valdez is rocked!
Wright fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Valdez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wright is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wright working for a guillotine from mount but Valdez is in no mood to give up.
Valdez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Wright.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright controlling from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wright cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wright cracks Valdez with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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!
A nice elbow there by Wright.
Valdez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wright with shots to the head and body - Valdez looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright is landing with some decent strikes but Valdez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Valdez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wright cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wright with shots to the head and body - Valdez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wright lands with some strikes.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wright lands a heavy elbow.
Valdez seems to have got his legs back now.
Wright with shots to the head and body - Valdez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Valdez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wright connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wright controlling the pace for now.
Wright punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wright cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright lands a big elbow.
Wright is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Valdez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Valdez shrugs it off.
Valdez wants to try and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wright with shots to the head and body - Valdez looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bobby Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valdez throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wright 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 24:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Wright!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feodore Sabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Gatzby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gatzby has chosen Gatsby's American Dream - Theatre as his entrance music. Feodore Sabre had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 266.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. James Gatzby has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Feodore Sabre's chin.
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274 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Feodore Sabre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Gatzby!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Gatzby.
Nice defenses there by Gatzby.
Gatzby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gatzby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gatzby misses with a wild body shot.
Gatzby slips under a jab.
Sabre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatzby misses with a double jab.
A jab from Gatzby misses.
Gatzby misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre avoids the body shot from Gatzby.
Gatzby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sabre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gatzby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sabre looks to land a left hand but Gatzby moved out of range nicely.
Gatzby throws a big shot that misses.
Gatzby doesn't manage to clinch there - Sabre circles away.
Gatzby stuffs the takedown attempt from Sabre. Sabre gets slowly back to his feet.
Gatzby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gatzby misses with a looping left.
Sabre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gatzby wants to hold on but Sabre pushes him away.
Gatzby is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabre looking to finish with strikes here!
Sabre looking to control but Gatzby is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Feodore Sabre just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Gatzby looks to land a left hand but Sabre moved out of range nicely.
Sabre throws a hook but Gatzby avoids it easily.
Gatzby misses with a shot to the body
and Sabre counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gatzby!
Gatzby is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sabre avoids the attempt from Gatzby to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Feodore Sabre will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sabre jabs Gatzby right on the nose. Gatzby blinks but takes it well.
Gatzby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabre was well out of range. Poor timing from Gatzby.
Gatzby lands with a shot to the body.
Gatzby slips a straight right by Sabre.
Gatzby throws a body punch but Sabre moves out of range.
Sabre lands a jab.
Gatzby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabre was well out of range. Poor timing from Gatzby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatzby uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabre.
Gatzby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabre was well out of range. Poor timing from Gatzby.
Gatzby fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gatzby scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gatzby is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sabre rather than just go for the knockout.
Gatzby gets a takedown into half guard.
Gatzby working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sabre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sabre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gatzby.
Gatzby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre has Gatzby pulled in close to control his posture.
Gatzby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sabre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gatzby is positioning himself well to prevent Sabre advancing to mount.
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!
Gatzby is trying to maintain the position but Sabre is very close to passing his half guard.
Gatzby tries to roll over but Sabre keeps him under control.
Gatzby trying to control but Sabre postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatzby gets back to full guard.
Gatzby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gatzby keeping moving, preventing Sabre from controlling successfully.
Gatzby keeping full guard, as Sabre tries to pass.
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.
Sabre trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatzby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gatzby thows a body shot but no joy.
Sabre has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sabre keeps the fight on the outside.
Gatzby throws a hook but Sabre avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Gatzby showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sabre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gatzby.
Sabre throws the left hand but Gatzby avoids the punch easily.
Gatzby connects with the punch.
Gatzby is looking to clinch but Sabre is avoiding it.
Sabre slaps away a takedown attempt from Gatzby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sabre throws a jab when Gatzby was well out of range.
Gatzby fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gatzby gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sabre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gatzby misses its intended target.
Gatzby takes a swing at Sabre's ribcage but misses.
Gatzby looks to score with a jab to the body but Sabre is just out of range.
Sabre swats away the attempt to clinch by Gatzby.
Gatzby misses with a body shot.
Sabre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gatzby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Gatzby.
Gatzby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sabre on the side of the head.
Gatzby lands a big uppercut and Sabre crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sabre looks OK. Gatzby waves Sabre back to his feet!
Sabre is rocked!
Gatzby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Sabre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gatzby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sabre seems to have got his legs back now.
Gatzby scores with a takedown into Sabre's guard.
Gatzby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gatzby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatzby in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gatzby lands a couple of elbows.
Gatzby pushes down on Sabre's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gatzby scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sabre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gatzby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gatzby wants to control from the top but Sabre keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatzby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gatzby throws a big right hand that misses.
Gatzby works over Sabre with some ground and pound from guard.
Sabre keeping moving, preventing Gatzby from controlling successfully.
Gatzby is stalling in the full guard.
Sabre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gatzby trying to control but Sabre is working from the bottom.
Sabre trying to keep a closed guard but Gatzby is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Gatzby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gatzby 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Gatzby!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Escarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escarino's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, RATM-- Guerrilla Radio. Ross is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
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182 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Escarino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Ross!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escarino throws and low kick but Ross moves out of range easily.
Escarino scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Shane Ross has been cut.
Escarino blocks a head kick by Ross.
Escarino tries to bum rush Ross with a series of wild strikes but Ross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ross takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Escarino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escarino missing with a left hand there. Ross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escarino throws a shot from downtown. Ross moves away and avoids it.
Escarino fails to land with a series of punches.
Escarino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ross manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escarino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escarino.
Ross throws a leg kick that misses.
Ross slips a jab and a cross from Escarino.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross shoots in and bounces Escarino off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Escarino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Escarino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ross might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Escarino kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Escarino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ross working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escarino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A low kick from Escarino is predictable there
and Ross counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Escarino thinking.
Escarino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escarino throws out the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ross is defended easily by Escarino.
Ross throws a combination that misses
and Escarino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ross has a takedown stuffed.
Ross shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Escarino napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ross working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Escarino is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Ross are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Escarino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Escarino tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escarino wants to get back to his feet.
Escarino is looking for a sweep.
Escarino dodges the ground and pound from Ross.
Ross working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Escarino throws a sloppy body shot
and Ross counters with a nice double leg into side control. Escarino won't be happy with that.
Escarino tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ross wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Escarino defending against the ground and pound.
Ross working away.
Ross working the head and body with strikes.
Escarino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross is trying to get an arm triangle but Escarino is defending well.
Ross looks gassed!
Escarino is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ross has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ross moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escarino is trying to buck Ross off.
Ross has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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Escarino struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Ross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Ross's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Escarino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Ross counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ross landing some decent shots from guard.
Ross won't allow Escarino to get back to his feet.
Escarino looking for a sweep. Not yet Escarino, not yet.
Escarino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ross on the ground.
Ross throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ross with a flurry of punches that miss.
Escarino looking for a sweep. Not yet Escarino, not yet.
Escarino is trying to control the position but Ross postures up.
Escarino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Escarino misses with a looping right.
Escarino throws a lazy right hand but Ross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escarino throws a combination that misses
and Ross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escarino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ross blocks a head kick by Escarino.
Escarino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dan Escarino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escarino throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ross.
Escarino misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ross tries for a takedown but Escarino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Escarino thumps Ross with a low kick.
Ross lands a nice looking body shot.
Escarino tries to work over Ross's front leg with a kick but Ross checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross shoots for a double leg takedown but Escarino sprawls well. He's pushed Ross's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escarino, right into the meat.
Ross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escarino misses with a two punch combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ross!
Escarino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ross is out of range and Escarino settles back down.
Escarino misses with a shot to the body
so Ross counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross wants to control from the top but Escarino keeps moving.
Ross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ross postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escarino is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Escarino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ross postures up and lands a big shot to Escarino's brow.
Escarino working a defensive guard but Ross passes into half guard.
Escarino tries to get to full guard but Ross has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Escarino manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ross is standing up over Escarino. Escarino looks to escape but Ross dives into side control.
Ross wants to control but Escarino is keeping him busy.
Escarino can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Escarino some visible discomfort.
Ross landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ross lands some shots froms side control.
Escarino is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ross sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Escarino is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ross in the domination position with Escarino hanging on.
Ross working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ross in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Escarino is trying to get back to his feet.
Escarino is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Ross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shane Ross's cut.
That's time! Escarino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A lazy body kick from Escarino
and Ross counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Escarino trying to control here.
Ross stops Escarino from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Escarino is looking for a sweep. Ross is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Escarino is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ross scores with a couple of nice shots.
Escarino wants to control but Ross is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Escarino is looking to improve his position.
Escarino is trying to stand back up but Ross is controlling him
Escarino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shane Ross has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ross tries to move into range but Escarino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Escarino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ross with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Escarino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ross.
Escarino controlling the position.
Escarino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Escarino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escarino trying to control the position.
Escarino is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ross is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Escarino controlling Ross's posture.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Escarino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ross connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ross looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Escarino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escarino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ross cracks Escarino with an open hand slap.
Escarino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ross is out of range and Escarino settles back down.
Ross shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ross sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Escarino's guard.
Ross trying to control the action but Escarino is working from the bottom.
Ross passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Escarino!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escarino is working to get back to half guard.
Ross with the ground and pound from mount.
Escarino can't escape the position.
Ross lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ross prevents Escarino from getting the reversal.
Ross unloads with some shots from mount but Escarino bucks and avoids them well.
Escarino is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Escarino tries to reverse the position but Ross maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Ross.
Escarino wants to control but Ross is having none of it.
Ross looking to finish Escarino with some ground and pound. This is bad for Escarino!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Escarino is looking to improve his position but Ross isn't that keen on the idea.
Escarino's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ross landing punches.
The referee warns Escarino that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ross raining down shots from the mount!
Escarino is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ross lands a heavy elbow.
Escarino working to try and regain half guard.
Ross working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Ross really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Ross's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Escarino misses with a low kick.
Ross moves out of range as Escarino strikes.
Ross fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A lazy body kick from Escarino
and Ross counters with a low kick, right behind Escarino 's knee.
Escarino misses with a looping right.
Escarino scores with a one two! Ross had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Escarino misses with a head kick.
Dan Escarino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ross throws a chopping leg kick but Escarino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Escarino thows a body shot but no joy.
Ross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escarino misses with a leg kick
and Ross counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ross wants to control from the top but Escarino keeps moving.
Escarino is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ross postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ross drops back looking for a leg! Escarino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Escarino manages to kick Ross off! Ross jumps back into Escarino's guard.
Escarino looking to control.
Escarino is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Escarino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ross is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ross scores with a sloppy right hand. Escarino should have avoided that one.
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.
A punch combination from Escarino misses.
Escarino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ross shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Escarino defends it nicely.
Escarino scores with a jab to the body.
Ross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Escarino.
Escarino misses with a looping left.
Ross is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Escarino rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ross gets a takedown into half guard.
Escarino pushes Ross off looking to stand but Ross dives back in and keeps control.
Ross not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ross missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Escarino taking some punishment here, with Ross in his half guard.
Ross is trying to control. Escarino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Escarino wants to control but Ross is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Escarino tries to get to full guard but Ross has control of the leg.
Escarino trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Escarino throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Escarino is predictable there
and Ross counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escarino's knee momentarily.
Escarino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ross counters by clinching up.
Escarino tries to break the clinch but Ross is controlling the position.
Ross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ross throws a quick inside leg kick.
Escarino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ross.
Ross slips under a jab from Escarino.
Ross throws a low kick, looking for Escarino's leg but Escarino calmly moves out of range.
Escarino with a jab.
A jab from Escarino misses.
Escarino misses with a leg kick
and Ross counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Ross dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Shane Ross's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Escarino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Escarino checks a leg kick nicely.
Escarino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ross is rocked!
Escarino throws a combination that misses
and Ross counters with a nice double leg into side control. Escarino won't be happy with that.
Ross is still in real trouble! Can Escarino finish him?
Escarino is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ross is controlling him well.
Ross seems to have recovered his senses.
Ross creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ross lands a few punches from side control.
Escarino is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escarino wants to get back to his feet but Ross drags him back down.
Escarino takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ross scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escarino struggling a bit here.
Ross trying to control the action but Escarino is working from the bottom.
Escarino is looking to reverse the position.
Escarino is working hard here to advance position.
Escarino defending against the ground and pound.
Ross working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Escarino is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dan Escarino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Escarino takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ross stuns Escarino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ross takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escarino fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ross.
Escarino lands a high kick!
Ross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Escarino misses
and Ross counters with a nice uppercut.
Escarino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Escarino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escarino thows a leg kick but Ross checks it
and Ross counters with a nice double leg into side control. Escarino won't be happy with that.
Ross is working Escarino over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ross working the head with strikes.
Ross in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ross wants to control but Escarino is keeping him busy.
Escarino struggling a bit here.
Ross lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Escarino down.
Escarino is looking to regain half guard here but Ross keeps moving and retains side control.
Escarino wants to get back to his feet.
Shane Ross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escarino tries to bench press Ross off him but Ross keeps the position.
Ross happy to just control the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Escarino throws a sloppy head kick
and Ross counters with a low kick, right behind Escarino 's knee.
Ross defending well as Escarino loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Ross blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Escarino.
Ross shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Escarino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escarino misses with an uppercut.
Escarino throws a sloppy head kick
and Ross counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Escarino's guard now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Ross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ross 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Ross!
Shane Ross is the new welterweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Belin Billet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Busta Rhymes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billet comes to the cage accompanied by in your face. Rhymes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Winter Warz. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Granite 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
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Belin Billet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Busta Rhymes!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhymes scores a takedown into full mount!
Rhymes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Billet regains half guard.
Billet tries to roll over but Rhymes keeps him under control.
Billet is concentrating on defense, preventing Rhymes from advancing position.
Billet looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rhymes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rhymes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Billet is trying to escape the mount.
Billet taking shots to the head.
Rhymes punching from mount but Billet doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Billet tries to lock up and control but Rhymes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhymes goes for an armbar but Billet turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Billet.
Billet has gone for a leg lock! Rhymes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Billet's guard.
Rhymes chips away with some ground and pound.
Rhymes is working Billet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rhymes chips away with some ground and pound.
Rhymes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rhymes trying to control but Billet is working from the bottom.
Billet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rhymes defends it easily.
Billet has momentary wrist control but Rhymes slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes distracts Billet with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rhymes postures up.
Rhymes trying to control but Billet is working from the bottom.
Billet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Billet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Billet looking for a guillotine here but Rhymes defends easily.
Billet keeping moving, preventing Rhymes from controlling successfully.
Billet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes is working Billet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rhymes looking to pass the guard.
Rhymes landing some decent shots from guard.
Rhymes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rhymes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rhymes throwing strikes but missing.
Rhymes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Billet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rhymes defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhymes 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rhymes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Billet has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rhymes has managed to get both his arms back between Billet's legs - danger averted.
Billet looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Billet is breathing heavily.
Rhymes postures up and lands a big shot to Billet's brow.
Rhymes drops back looking for a leg! Billet is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Billet manages to kick Rhymes off! Rhymes jumps back into Billet's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhymes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Busta Rhymes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rhymes looks to land a left hand but Billet moved out of range nicely.
Billet misses with a straight right.
Rhymes loads up on a big right hand but Billet slips the punch.
Rhymes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Billet.
Billet defending well as Rhymes loads up on a big left hand.
Rhymes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billet slips under a jab from Rhymes.
Rhymes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billet throws out the jab.
A big right from Rhymes misses.
Rhymes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billet slips a straight right by Rhymes.
Billet just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhymes throws a hook to the side of Billet's head but Billet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Billet throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rhymes.
Belin Billet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Billet throws a sloppy body shot
and Rhymes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rhymes.
Rhymes trying to control the position from guard on top but Billet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billet keeping full guard, as Rhymes tries to pass.
Rhymes 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.
Rhymes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Billet controls Rhymes momentarily but Rhymes frees himself.
Billet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rhymes defends well.
Rhymes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rhymes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Billet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rhymes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rhymes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rhymes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Billet to the mat! Billet manages to get full guard.
Rhymes trying to control the position from guard on top but Billet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Billet is looking for a triangle but Rhymes pushes his legs off easily.
Rhymes postures up and lands a big shot to Billet's brow.
Busta Rhymes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Billet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rhymes defends well.
Rhymes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Billet is looking for a triangle but Rhymes pushes his legs off easily.
Rhymes wants to pass the guard but Billet is keeping the position.
Billet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rhymes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes works over Billet with some ground and pound from guard.
Rhymes postures up.
Rhymes passes Billet's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rhymes lands strikes from half guard.
Rhymes is working for a submission of some sort.
Rhymes is trying to control the action in half guard but Billet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rhymes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Billet is looking to get to half guard.
Rhymes working for a submission but Billet is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes avoids the attempt from Billet to control.
Billet 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.
Billet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rhymes is working away from the top position though.
Rhymes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Billet knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rhymes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rhymes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Billet doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rhymes.
Rhymes misses with a head shot. Billet uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Busta Rhymes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Billet digs a good body shot into Rhymes's ribs.
Belin Billet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhymes throws a hook to the side of Billet's head but Billet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Billet scores with a three punch combo!
Billet misses with a two punch combination.
Rhymes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rhymes tries for a kimura but Billet is defending well.
Billet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Billet's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rhymes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Billet has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rhymes but great work by Billet.
Rhymes is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhymes can't do much from the bottom here.
Rhymes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rhymes is not content to let Billet control the position.
Billet is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rhymes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rhymes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Billet swings around for an armbar but Rhymes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Billet's guard.
Rhymes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rhymes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billet escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rhymes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rhymes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Billet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rhymes is aware though and is defending well.
Rhymes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rhymes postures up.
Rhymes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Billet looking for a guillotine here but Rhymes defends easily.
Rhymes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Billet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes trying to control but Billet is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Billet misses with a straight right.
Rhymes misses with a hook.
Rhymes lands a really nice looking cross but Billet seems unphased.
Billet misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Billet.
Rhymes throws a hook but Billet avoids it easily.
Billet moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Billet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Billet does no damage.
Rhymes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Billet on the side of the head.
Rhymes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rhymes seems to be looking for submissions.
Billet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billet trying to control here.
Rhymes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Billet trying to control but Rhymes postures up.
Billet wants to control the action here but instead Rhymes manages to pass to full mount!
Rhymes dominating with strikes here.
Billet is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rhymes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rhymes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Belin Billet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Busta Rhymes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhymes lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Rhymes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Busta Rhymes.
I've got Rhymes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Busta Rhymes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mat Matmat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David comes to the cage accompanied by Bring The Pain. Matmat has chosen pass tha axe as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mat Matmat!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matmat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. David tries to avoid it but Matmat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag David to the ground. David escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
David slaps away a takedown attempt from Matmat, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matmat shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Matmat lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
David holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Matmat tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Matmat wants to control the pace but David is squirming around nicely.
Matmat avoids the attempt from David to control.
David really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matmat working the ground and pound effectively.
Matmat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as David is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Matmat connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Matmat thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
David is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matmat throws some wild stikes that David manages to avoid easily.
David is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matmat looking to control but David is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
David tries to reverse the position but Matmat maintains control.
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.
David wants to hold on but Matmat pushes him away.
David takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matmat throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Matmat breaks from David's wrist control and lands an elbow.
David tries to hold on but Matmat pushes him away.
Matmat wants to finish this one by submission but David is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Matmat.
Matmat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
David tries to lock up and control but Matmat gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matmat prevents David from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matmat trying to control but David is having none of it.
David is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
David is bucking up trying to escape but Matmat cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Matmat is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. David can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Matmat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
David is in a horrible position here. Matmat smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matmat breaks from David's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matmat goes for an armbar but he's not got it… David turns into him and now he's in Matmat's guard.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Matmat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matmat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
David trying to control but Matmat is working from the bottom.
Matmat trying to keep a closed guard but David is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mat Matmat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
David misses with an uppercut.
Matmat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but David swivels and escapes.
Matmat dives in and grabs David's left leg, looking for a takedown. David pushes down on Matmat's head and hops out.
David throws the left hand but Matmat avoids the punch easily.
No luck for Matmat with that takedown attempt.
Xavier David has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mat Matmat.
Matmat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but David avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Matmat or perhaps it was just good defense by David which made him look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
David swinging wildly here.
Matmat slips a jab from David.
David looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David throws a big right hand that misses.
David will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
David is looking to work some ground and pound but Matmat has wrist control.
Matmat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Matmat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
David distracts Matmat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Matmat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from David.
David throwing strikes but missing.
David stands up over Matmat, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
David missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
David loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
David throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matmat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
David makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matmat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
David won't allow Matmat to sweep him here.
David trying to control the position from guard on top but Matmat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
David is working Matmat over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Matmat trying to keep a closed guard but David is proving a slippery customer.
David is fighting to break Matmat's control of his arms but Matmat is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matmat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. David manages to get himself to full guard.
David is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matmat defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matmat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Matmat scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
David bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matmat's guard.
Matmat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matmat controls David momentarily but David frees himself.
Matmat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Matmat working a defensive guard here.
David landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matmat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but David can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matmat is breathing heavily.
David throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matmat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
David is looking to work some ground and pound but Matmat has wrist control.
Matmat working a defensive guard here.
David chips away with some ground and pound.
David being controlled here momentarily.
Matmat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. David gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matmat keeping moving, preventing David from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier David dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Matmat dodges the punch combination from David.
Matmat has his takedown stuffed
and David counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
David seems to be working for a kimura but Matmat defends the submission attempt.
David not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
David is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Matmat defends it well.
Matmat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Matmat.
Matmat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matmat 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matmat looking for submissions from the bottom but instead David passes into half guard.
Matmat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matmat is looking to control David's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matmat avoid being mounted?
Matmat is looking for a sweep. David is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
David is trying to work for a kimura but Matmat is defending well.
Matmat has hold of David's hands but David slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
David missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from David.
David sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matmat defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matmat's head.
Matmat gets full guard.
David throwing strikes from guard but Matmat blocks nicely.
Mat Matmat has got the better of the ground game so far.
David stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matmat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
David missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matmat 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.
David with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Matmat shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in David's guard.
Matmat throwing strikes but missing.
Matmat passes David's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matmat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed David's head.
Matmat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so David is just riding it out for now. Matmat eventually gives up the hold.
Matmat is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for David!
Matmat avoids the attempt from David to control.
BOOM! Matmat connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matmat fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The referee warns David that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Matmat landing strikes from the mount and David is in trouble!
A nice elbow there by Matmat.
A nice elbow there by Matmat.
David taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matmat working David over with strikes here.
Matmat working for a submission but David is keeping him at bay.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matmat avoids the attempt from David to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mat Matmat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matmat has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mat Matmat!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biggums comes to the cage accompanied by ThunderStruck. Thompson has chosen LL Cool J - Mamma Said Knock You Out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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195 lbs
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Biggums!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Calvin Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggums fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Biggums has a takedown stuffed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Biggums.
Biggums throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson throws the left hand but Biggums avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson misses with the combination.
Thompson throws a hook but Biggums avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biggums changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thompson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thompson is trying to improve his position.
Thompson is not content to let Biggums control the position.
Biggums in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Biggums 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.
Thompson is looking to regain half guard here but Biggums keeps moving and retains side control.
Thompson is trying to control Biggums's posture but Biggums avoids it.
Biggums working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggums tries to score with some ground and pound. Thompson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Thompson stops Biggums from passing to mount.
Thompson struggling a bit here.
Biggums throws an elbow but Thompson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Biggums tries to advance position but instead Thompson slips a leg back in to half guard.
Thompson wants to control but Biggums is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thompson is trying is best to control the position here.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Biggums is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thompson scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Biggums.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Biggums. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Biggums is just out of range.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biggums.
Biggums fails with the takedown.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a hook but Biggums avoids it easily.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biggums sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Biggums moved out of range.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson is looking to score with low kicks.
Calvin Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biggums steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Biggums's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Biggums circles away quickly and effectively.
Biggums changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thompson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thompson is trying to improve his position.
Thompson is not content to let Biggums control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Biggums.
Biggums advances nicely into full mount.
Thompson is trying desperately to improve position.
Biggums looking to finish with strikes here!
Biggums thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Biggums looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thompson working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggums throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Thompson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Biggums throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Biggums dominating with strikes here.
Thompson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Biggums connects with a massive shot to the dome!
It looks like Calvin Thompson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to get to half guard.
Thompson tries to hold on but Biggums pushes him away.
Biggums putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Biggums connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That has opened up Calvin Thompson's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggums dominating with strikes here.
The cut above Calvin Thompson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Calvin Thompson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tyrone Biggums!
Tyrone Biggums is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buzzkill McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Hellmuth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee's entrance music is Boss of all Bosses - Slim Thug. A fine choice. Phil Hellmuth acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buzzkill McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Hellmuth!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth throws a series of punches but McGee moves out of range.
Hellmuth avoids the body shot from McGee.
McGee looks to land a right hand but Hellmuth moved out of range.
McGee misses with a combination
and Hellmuth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hellmuth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hellmuth moves out of range as McGee strikes.
McGee misses the body punch
and Hellmuth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hellmuth fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGee takes one to the side of the head.
McGee misses with a hook to the body
and Hellmuth counters by clinching up.
McGee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hellmuth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hellmuth stops a takedown attempt from McGee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzzkill McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hellmuth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hellmuth.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hellmuth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hellmuth.
Hellmuth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hellmuth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hellmuth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hellmuth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hellmuth pushes McGee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hellmuth gets underhooks to prevent McGee's takedown attempt.
Hellmuth lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
Hellmuth prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hellmuth lands a hook that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
Hellmuth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGee or not.
McGee is breathing heavily.
Hellmuth lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth digs a right hand underneath McGee's ribcage. McGee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
McGee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hellmuth prevents it.
Hellmuth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGees head.
Hellmuth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hellmuth lands a nice shot to the body.
Hellmuth works on McGee's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Hellmuth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hellmuth lands a shoulder strike.
Hellmuth gets through McGee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hellmuth digs a right hand underneath McGee's ribcage. McGee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hellmuth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hellmuth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hellmuth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hellmuth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hellmuth lands a shot to the body.
Hellmuth works on McGee's body with a couple of short punches.
Hellmuth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
Hellmuth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
McGee tries for a takedown but Hellmuth manages to get underhooks.
Hellmuth lands a nice uppercut.
Hellmuth taking a breather.
Hellmuth digs a right hand underneath McGee's ribcage. McGee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth just leaning against McGee, taking a breather.
Hellmuth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGee or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McGee is trying to drag Hellmuth to the mat but Hellmuth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hellmuth is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hand to the body from Hellmuth.
McGee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hellmuth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hellmuth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hellmuth.
A short body shot lands from Hellmuth as the two fighters clinch.
McGee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hellmuth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hellmuth lands a body punch.
Hellmuth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
Hellmuth is leaning against McGee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hellmuth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hellmuth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
A short body shot lands from Hellmuth as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Hellmuth.
Hellmuth is working McGee over against the cage.
Hellmuth works on McGee's body with a couple of short punches.
Hellmuth lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
Hellmuth manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hellmuth is working McGee over against the cage.
Hellmuth pushes McGee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hellmuth.
McGee takes a shot to the head.
Hellmuth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hellmuth lands a right hand.
McGee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hellmuth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hellmuth gets underhooks to prevent McGee's takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hellmuth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hellmuth lands a nice shot to the body.
Hellmuth cracks McGee with a nice body shot.
Hellmuth lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Hellmuth as the two fighters clinch.
Hellmuth lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Hellmuth dominated that 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.
Hellmuth throws out a powerful jab.
Hellmuth pushes McGee up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands with a light punch inside.
McGee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hellmuth fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hellmuth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGee takes one to the side of the head.
McGee throws a big shot that misses.
McGee misses with an uppercut. Hellmuth saw that one coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch lands to the side of McGee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGee tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hellmuth catches McGee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellmuth closes the distance and clinches.
Hellmuth pushes McGee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hellmuth gets through McGee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hellmuth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hellmuth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hellmuth lands with a short shot to the head.
McGee is rocked!
Hellmuth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh McGee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hellmuth as the two fighters clinch.
McGee seems to have got his legs back now.
Hellmuth lands with a light punch inside.
McGee takes a shot to the head.
Hellmuth prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hellmuth.
A short body shot lands from Hellmuth as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Hellmuth.
McGee takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hellmuth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hellmuth gets through McGee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hellmuth lands a body punch.
Phil Hellmuth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hellmuth lands a nice shot to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hellmuth - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hellmuth pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzzkill McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hellmuth lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth pushes McGee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Hellmuth.
Nice body punch from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth is working McGee over against the cage.
Hellmuth lands with a left to the head.
Hellmuth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGee.
Good body shot from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth works on McGee's body with a couple of short punches.
Hellmuth lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hellmuth.
Hellmuth digs a right hand underneath McGee's ribcage. McGee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hellmuth presses McGee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hellmuth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hellmuth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hellmuth digs a right hand underneath McGee's ribcage. McGee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hellmuth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hellmuth cracks McGee with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Hellmuth.
A short right from Hellmuth on the inside.
A hook to the body from Hellmuth.
A short body shot lands from Hellmuth as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hellmuth lands with a right to the head.
Hellmuth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hellmuth lands a body shot.
Hellmuth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGee.
Hellmuth lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGee.
Hellmuth lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hellmuth digs a right hand into McGee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGee's gas tank.
Hellmuth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hellmuth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hellmuth.
Hellmuth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hellmuth gets through McGee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hellmuth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hellmuth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hellmuth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hellmuth presses McGee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hellmuth lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hellmuth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hellmuth is leaning against McGee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hellmuth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGee.
A left hand lands to the body for Hellmuth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hellmuth lands a nice shot to the body.
Hellmuth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hellmuth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hellmuth pushes McGee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hellmuth presses McGee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hellmuth effectively controlling the action here.
Hellmuth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGee.
Hellmuth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hellmuth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGee.
Hellmuth scores with a hook to the body.
McGee letting Hellmuth take a breather here.
Hellmuth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hellmuth lands a shot to the body.
Hellmuth taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hellmuth as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth effectively controlling the action here.
Hellmuth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Hellmuth 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hellmuth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGee throws out a loose jab but Hellmuth uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hellmuth counters with a nice body kick.
Hellmuth stuns McGee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hellmuth clinches up with McGee and pushes him back against the cage.
McGee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hellmuth taking a breather.
Hellmuth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGee.
A hook to the body from Hellmuth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Hellmuth.
Good body shot from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hellmuth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
McGee wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands a nice shot to the body.
Hellmuth scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Hellmuth.
A right hook to the body lands for Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hellmuth prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzzkill McGee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth cracks McGee with a nice body shot.
Hellmuth presses McGee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hellmuth lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hellmuth - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hellmuth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hellmuth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hellmuth lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands with a left to the head.
Hellmuth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hellmuth leaning against his opponent.
Hellmuth digs a right hand underneath McGee's ribcage. McGee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stalling in the clinch from Hellmuth.
A right hook to the body lands for Hellmuth.
Hellmuth has McGee pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hellmuth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hellmuth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGee or not.
Hellmuth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGee.
Hellmuth stalling.
Nice body punch from Hellmuth.
A short left from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGee or not.
Hellmuth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hellmuth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGee.
Hellmuth lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hellmuth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hellmuth scores with a shoulder strike.
Hellmuth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGee or not.
Hellmuth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGee tries for a takedown but Hellmuth manages to get underhooks.
Hellmuth effectively controlling the action here.
McGee goes for a takedown attempt but Hellmuth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hellmuth clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGee or not.
McGee can't get the takedown.
Hellmuth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGee.
Hellmuth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hellmuth is working McGee over against the cage.
McGee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hellmuth lands an uppercut.
Hellmuth is working McGee over against the cage.
Hellmuth lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGee wants a takedown.
A body shot lands from Hellmuth.
Good body shot from Hellmuth.
A shot in the inside from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth lands a hook that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
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!
Hellmuth lands a shot to the body.
Hellmuth scores with a shoulder strike.
Hellmuth scores with a shoulder strike.
Hellmuth lands a shot to the body.
Hellmuth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hellmuth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hellmuth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hellmuth.
McGee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hellmuth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hellmuth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGee.
Hellmuth taking a breather.
Hellmuth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth cracks McGee with a nice body shot.
Buzzkill McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phil Hellmuth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hellmuth scores with a shoulder strike.
Hellmuth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Hellmuth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hellmuth 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 24:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 24:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Hellmuth!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Ivey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ni Hao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Ivey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ni Hao!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hao lands a nice looking body shot.
Ivey misses with a series of wild punches.
Hao lunges at Ivey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ivey's hand.
It looks like Phil Ivey has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hao drops Ivey with a naaaaasty hook - Ivey is in real trouble here! Hao dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ni Hao!
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