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TFC 3: Kick Vs Rose PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Paulo Dias Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Paulo Dias Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Reeves!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeves misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dias Teixeira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Reeves decides to stand back up.
Reeves feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Reeves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reeves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dias Teixeira is keeping the position for now.
Reeves gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dias Teixeira is breathing heavily.
Reeves lands a nice looking body kick.
Dias Teixeira sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Reeves scores with a four punch combination!
Reeves throws a series of strikes that have Dias Teixeira backpedaling.
Dias Teixeira fails with a takedown attempt.
Reeves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves jabs at Dias Teixeira's body.
Reeves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dias Teixeira gets caught flat footed, as Reeves shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reeves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reeves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reeves content to stall in guard here.
Reeves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reeves stands up and waves to Dias Teixeira to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reeves moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reeves clinches up with Dias Teixeira and pushes him back against the cage.
Reeves is pressed up against the cage. Dias Teixeira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reeves down to the mat. Reeves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reeves instigates a clinch.
Reeves breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Reeves scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Reeves postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dias Teixeira looks a forlorn figure.
Reeves throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Reeves controlling his opponent.
Dias Teixeira is bucking up trying to escape but Reeves cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves controlling from mount.
Reeves connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reeves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dias Teixeira is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Reeves dominated that round.
That's time! Dias Teixeira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dias Teixeira avoids the head kick by Reeves.
Dias Teixeira with a poor takedown
and Reeves counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reeves throws the kick towards the body but Dias Teixeira avoids it.
Reeves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reeves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dias Teixeira avoids the head kick by Reeves.
Reeves drives through and clinches with Dias Teixeira against the cage.
Dias Teixeira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reeves is defending well.
Reeves successfully pulls guard.
Reeves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reeves looking for a sweep. Not yet Reeves, not yet.
Dias Teixeira wants to control from the top but Reeves keeps moving.
Reeves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dias Teixeira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reeves is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reeves has escaped and now he's on top!
Reeves is stalling in the full guard.
Reeves is looking to work some ground and pound but Dias Teixeira has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias Teixeira keeping moving, preventing Reeves from controlling successfully.
Reeves might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dias Teixeira kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Reeves not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joe Reeves was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reeves.
A right-left combo lands from Reeves.
Reeves moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves has picked Dias Teixeira up - he's going for a ride! Reeves dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reeves throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dias Teixeira to regain full guard.
Reeves stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dias Teixeira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reeves to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Reeves gets to his feet - Dias Teixeira follows without any prompting.
Crunch! Reeves slams his shin into Dias Teixeira's torso.
Reeves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dias Teixeira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reeves shoots in and gets a takedown into Dias Teixeira's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias Teixeira looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Reeves puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Reeves is keen to just control but Dias Teixeira is a slippery customer.
Reeves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dias Teixeira defending well though.
Dias Teixeira won't allow Reeves to pass to mount.
Dias Teixeira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reeves.
Reeves controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dias Teixeira is not content to let Reeves control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Reeves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Reeves fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dias Teixeira to the ground. Reeves is now in Dias Teixeira's guard.
Reeves is stalling in the full guard.
Reeves stands up and waves to Dias Teixeira to follow him.
Reeves throws a sloppy head kick
and Dias Teixeira counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reeves's guard now.
Dias Teixeira looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dias Teixeira trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reeves's guard.
Reeves pushes Dias Teixeira off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reeves lands in his opponent's guard.
Reeves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reeves wants to pass the guard but Dias Teixeira is keeping the position.
Reeves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reeves wanted to stand there but Dias Teixeira had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves advances position into side control!
Dias Teixeira tries to buck Reeves off but Reeves is having none of it.
Reeves scores with a couple of short elbows.
Reeves scores with a couple of short elbows.
Reeves in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dias Teixeira is not content to let Reeves control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reeves is putting a hurting on Dias Teixeira here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves is putting a hurting on Dias Teixeira here, landing some big shots from side control.
Reeves decides to stand back up. Reeves steps back and let's Dias Teixeira get back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reeves!
Reeves shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reeves showed some decent athleticism there.
Dias Teixeira is refusing to be controlled, as Reeves sits in half guard.
Joe Reeves has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias Teixeira gets back to full guard.
Reeves decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dias Teixeira, up you get!
Reeves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dias Teixeira takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Reeves tries to control but Dias Teixeira wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Reeves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reeves 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Reeves!
Joe Reeves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allen Dartagnan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Haize (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dartagnan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bridge Burner. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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210 lbs
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206 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allen Dartagnan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bo Haize!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haize lands an overhand right.
Haize throws a lazy right hand but Dartagnan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haize lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dartagnan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haize.
Haize swinging wildly here.
Dartagnan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dartagnan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dartagnan is working for a kimura but Haize is defending it quite comfortably.
Dartagnan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dartagnan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haize has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dartagnan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Haize is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Allen Dartagnan!
A victorious Allen Dartagnan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sid Razor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimi Flamingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sid Razor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimi Flamingo!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Razor is looking to score with low kicks.
Razor tries to clinch up.
Flamingo takes the fight into the clinch.
Razor tries to throw a body punch but Flamingo avoids it by throwing Razor back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Razor.
Razor stalling the fight.
Razor missing with knees to the body.
Razor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Flamingo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Razor will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Flamingo up against the cage.
Razor throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Razor swings wildly with an uppercut but Flamingo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flamingo avoiding damage.
Razor trying to land knees to the body.
Razor misses with an elbow strike.
Flamingo tries to stall but Razor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Flamingo misses with a body punch.
Flamingo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Flamingo taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flamingo blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Razor throws an elbow but misses.
Flamingo blocks an elbow strike from Razor.
Flamingo avoids a wild elbow strike from Razor.
Flamingo avoiding damage as Razor throws knees to the body.
Razor throws an elbow that misses.
Razor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flamingo.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Razor tries a knee to the head but Flamingo blocks it.
Razor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Razor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flamingo tries to throw a body punch but Razor avoids it by throwing Flamingo back against the cage.
Flamingo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Razor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Flamingo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Razor's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Razor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Flamingo blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Razor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Flamingo's brow.
Razor tries to land a knee to the head but Flamingo blocks with his arms.
Flamingo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Razor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Flamingo is defending well for now.
Flamingo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Flamingo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Razor is defending well for now.
Flamingo managing to block the knees to the body from Razor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Razor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Razor tries to keep at a distance but Flamingo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Razor tries to land knees in the clinch but Flamingo avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Razor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Flamingo's brow.
Razor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flamingo.
Razor tries to land knees in the clinch but Flamingo avoids the damage to the body.
Razor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Flamingo blocks a body shot from Razor.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Razor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Razor pushes off an throws an elbow but Flamingo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Flamingo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Razor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Razor obliges.
Razor throws an elbow that misses.
Razor trying to control the position but instead, Flamingo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Razor into the cage.
Razor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flamingo.
Razor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Flamingo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flamingo looking to slow down the pace here.
Razor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Razor is looking to control Flamingo's arms but Flamingo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Razor has his back to the cage.
Flamingo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Razor wants to stall.
Flamingo blocks an elbow strike from Razor.
Flamingo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Razor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Flamingo's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sid Razor.
Razor wants to clinch.
Flamingo misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flamingo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Razor.
Razor slips under a jab.
Razor tries to clinch up but Flamingo circles away and keeps his distance.
Razor just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Flamingo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Razor dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Flamingo clinches with his opponent.
Razor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Razor missing with knees to the body.
Flamingo trying to control the position but instead, Razor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Flamingo into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Razor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Razor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Flamingo's brow.
Flamingo avoids the elbow strike from Razor, against the cage.
Come on Razor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flamingo dodges an elbow strike from Razor.
Razor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flamingo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Razor as Flamingo tries to tie him up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Flamingo blocks the elbow strike.
Razor controlling the action here for a moment.
Razor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flamingo.
Jimi Flamingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flamingo prevents a body shot from Razor.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Flamingo as Razor tries to tie him up.
Razor misses with a body punch.
Razor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Razor is trying to stall.
Flamingo dodges an elbow strike from Razor.
Razor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Flamingo is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Razor misses with some punches.
Razor tries a knee to the head but Flamingo blocks it.
Razor throws a punch but it's blocked by Flamingo.
Flamingo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Flamingo blocking some punches.
Razor pressing his opponent against the cage.
Razor misses with a body punch.
Flamingo managing to block the knees to the body from Razor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flamingo is looking to control Razor's arms but Razor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Flamingo has his back to the cage.
Razor misses with a knee strike.
Razor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Razor letting Flamingo take a breather here.
Razor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Flamingo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Razor up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Flamingo as Razor tries to tie him up.
Sid Razor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maybe Razor would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Sid Razor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Razor misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Razor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Razor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Razor!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rebel Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cray Willams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by If you want blood, you got it by AC/DC . Cray Willams is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rebel Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cray Willams!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willams lands a head kick. Johnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Willams tries a head kick but it misses.
Willams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Willams closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Willams digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Willams lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Willams.
Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson wants to control from the top but Willams keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Willams's guard.
Willams is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Willams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Willams avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Willams misses with a double jab.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Willams avoids it well.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Willams to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Willams's leg but Willams calmly moves out of range.
A punch combination from Willams misses.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Willams.
Willams closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Willams lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Johnson jumps guard but Willams stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Willams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Johnson is rocked!
Willams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Willams lands a big right hand that drops Johnson! The killer instinct kicks in and Willams finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Willams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cray Willams!
A less than humble Cray Willams misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trey Anastasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scottie Highlander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anastasio comes into the arena with Tweezer blaring out of the sound system. Scottie Highlander will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Anastasio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scottie Highlander!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highlander misses with a few strikes there.
Anastasio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Highlander scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anastasio in his tracks.
It looks like Trey Anastasio has been cut.
Anastasio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Anastasio lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Anastasio punching from mount but Highlander doing a good job of avoiding damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Highlander can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anastasio wants to control the pace but Highlander is squirming around nicely.
Highlander prevents any damage by holding on tight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anastasio controlling the position easily from mount.
Anastasio working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anastasio wants to control the pace but Highlander is squirming around nicely.
Highlander stops Anastasio from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Anastasio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Highlander is looking to escape.
Anastasio seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Highlander is holding on tight.
Anastasio forces the positional change into back control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Highlander is doing well to defend. Anastasio seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Highlander is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trey Anastasio!
Trey Anastasio seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takeyou Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Snowball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Takeyou Down!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Snowball!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snowball throws a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Snowball blocks the leg kick.
Snowball throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snowball blocks a low kick nicely.
Snowball throws a series of punches but Down avoids them all with ease.
Snowball swings for the body but Down moves out of range.
Snowball checks a leg kick.
Snowball lands a left and a right that send Down crashing to the mat, dazed. Snowball thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Down is rocked!
It looks like Takeyou Down has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snowball misses with a double jab.
Oh Down is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice defenses there by Down.
Down seems to have got his legs back now.
Snowball throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snowball looks to land a combination but Down avoids it well.
Snowball swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Down is looking to chop away at Snowball's legs.
Snowball misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Snowball.
Down misses with a low kick.
Down tries to work over Snowball's front leg with a kick but Snowball checks it.
Down thows a body shot but no joy.
Down misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snowball throws a combination. Down tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Down ducks under a wild hook from Snowball.
Down tries to land a leg kick but Snowball saw it coming and moves away.
Down pivots, looking for a leg kick but Snowball is out of range and Down settles back down.
Some wild striking there from Snowball.
Snowball cracks Down with a good jab.
Down defending well as Snowball loads up on a big left hand.
Down fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Snowball is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Down misses the target.
Snowball slips under a jab.
Snowball lands a nice shot that snaps Down's head back.
Snowball takes a swing at Down's ribcage but misses.
Down attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A combination from Snowball does no damage.
Down tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Snowball is able to avoid easily.
Down wants to slow Snowball down by chopping away at his legs.
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 right-left combo lands from Snowball.
Down throws a lazy right hand but Snowball sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snowball fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Snowball, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snowball looks gassed!
Snowball fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Down tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Down misses with a low kick.
Snowball misses with a looping right.
Snowball throws a right hand that Down ducks under and follows up with a left that Down also avoids with ease.
Down wants to slow Snowball down by chopping away at his legs.
Snowball throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snowball blocks a leg kick.
Snowball fails to land with a series of punches.
Snowball throws a head kick but Down moves out of range.
Down tries a low kick but Snowball avoids it.
Down tries to land a leg kick but Snowball saw it coming and moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Snowball checks a leg kick.
Jimmy Snowball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Down throws a leg kick but Snowball checks it.
Down tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Snowball is able to avoid easily.
Snowball misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snowball tries a head kick but it misses.
Down tries to work over Snowball's front leg with a kick but Snowball checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Down lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Snowball has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Snowball and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Down throws a leg kick but Snowball moved away.
Down loads up on a big right hand but Snowball slips the punch.
Down throws a solid leg kick but Snowball takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Down.
Down is looking to chop away at Snowball's legs.
A head kick misses from Snowball.
Down wants to land a leg kick but Snowball is out of range.
Snowball moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Down misses with a wild body shot.
Snowball throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snowball throws a head kick but Down moves out of range.
Snowball staying out of range there.
Down will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Down misses.
Snowball feints a jab promting Down to slip. Snowball then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Down slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Down wants to land a leg kick but Snowball is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snowball pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Down throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Down missing with a left hand there. Snowball was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Down is looking to chop away at Snowball's legs.
Down tries to score with a low kick but Snowball moves his leg out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Down avoids a punch combination nicely.
Down throws a leg kick that misses.
Snowball is working the combinations to good effect here.
Snowball throws a head kick but Down moves out of range.
Down will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Snowball rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Down moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snowball slips under a jab.
Down swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Down throws a low kick but Snowball avoids it.
Snowball misses with the combination.
Down misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Snowball dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeyou Down's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Down finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Snowball connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Down attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Down tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Snowball is able to avoid easily.
Jimmy Snowball seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snowball fails to land with a series of punches.
Down uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snowball.
Down uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snowball.
Snowball scores with the left hand. Down knows he should have avoided that one.
Jimmy Snowball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Down pivots, looking for a leg kick but Snowball is out of range and Down settles back down.
Down finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Down throws a leg kick but Snowball sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Snowball throws an overhand right that lands on Down's shoulder, as Down tries to avoid the shot.
Snowball goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Snowball scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Down throws a leg kick but Snowball checks it.
Snowball is breathing heavily.
Down takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Down tries to land a leg kick but Snowball saw it coming and moves away.
Snowball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Down throws a solid leg kick but Snowball takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snowball misses with a two punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Snowball checks a leg kick.
Snowball checks a low kick from Down.
Down takes one to the chin there.
Down tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Snowball is able to avoid easily.
Down avoids the head kick by Snowball.
Down tried to score with a low kick but Snowball checks it.
Snowball lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Snowball will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Down throws the left hand but Snowball avoids the punch easily.
Down throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Down misses.
Snowball throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Down showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snowball.
Down throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Down throws a leg kick but Snowball checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snowball keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Snowball misses with an uppercut. Down saw that one coming.
Snowball scoring well with a low kick there.
Snowball throws a jab but it's blocked by Down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Down misses with a low kick.
Snowball looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Down throws a front kick aimed at Snowball's knee but Snowball avoids it well.
Snowball checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Down has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Snowball tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Down.
Down throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snowball sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Snowball, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snowball checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Down misses the target.
Down keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Down misses with a low kick.
Down throws a front kick aimed at Snowball's knee but Snowball avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Down does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Down showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snowball.
Down motions for Snowball to come forward. Down throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Snowball blocks the leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Snowball.
Snowball checks a leg kick nicely.
Snowball misses with a jab, cross combination.
Down misses with a low kick.
Down misses with an uppercut. Snowball saw that one coming.
Down misses with a leg kick.
Snowball throws a right hand that Down ducks under and follows up with a left that Down also avoids with ease.
Down is looking to chop away at Snowball's legs.
Snowball misses with a few strikes there.
Down swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Down throws a chopping leg kick but Snowball manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Snowball tries to bum rush Down with a series of wild strikes but Down uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Down throws a chopping leg kick but Snowball manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Down throws a leg kick that misses.
Snowball blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Snowball.
Down thows a left - swing and a miss!
Down dodges the punch combination from Snowball.
Down will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Down misses with a low kick.
A big right from Snowball misses.
Snowball misses with a hook. Down ducked under it nicely.
Down misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Snowball, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Down wants to land a leg kick but Snowball is out of range.
Down fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Snowball checks it well.
Down throws a hook to the side of Snowball's head but Snowball sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snowball buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Down misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Snowball showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Takeyou Down's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Snowball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Down throws a low kick but Snowball avoids it.
Down throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Down throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snowball.
Snowball misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snowball checks a low kick from Down.
Down throws a low kick but Snowball moves out of range easily.
Snowball misses with the combination.
Down throws a leg kick but Snowball sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Snowball misses with a head kick.
Down walks into a left hand.
Snowball lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Down circles away quickly and effectively.
Down misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Snowball.
Snowball throws a right and a left that Down avoids nicely.
Snowball takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Down wants to land a leg kick but Snowball is out of range.
Down throws a leg kick but Snowball sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Down shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good work by Snowball as he checks the leg kick.
Down avoids a punch combination nicely.
Down misses with a looping left.
Snowball throws a right and a left that both miss.
Down is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snowball.
Down throws a jab but it's blocked by Snowball.
Down misses with a low kick.
Down throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Down throws a leg kick but Snowball sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snowball throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Down avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Down misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Down misses.
Down tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Down throws a low kick, looking for Snowball's leg but Snowball calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Down misses the jab.
Snowball misses with a wild combination.
Down throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Down will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snowball checks a low kick from Down.
Snowball misses with a hook.
Down tried to score with a low kick but Snowball checks it.
Down tries to work over Snowball's front leg with a kick but Snowball checks it.
Down pivots, looking for a leg kick but Snowball is out of range and Down settles back down.
Snowball throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Down looks to land a right hand but Snowball moved out of range.
Down tries to work over Snowball's front leg with a kick but Snowball checks it.
Snowball throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Down.
Snowball avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Down throws a low kick, looking for Snowball's leg but Snowball calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snowball.
Down throws a low kick but Snowball moves out of range easily.
Down fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Snowball is out of range.
Down throws a leg kick but Snowball sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Down misses with an uppercut.
Snowball swinging wildly here.
Down throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snowball.
Snowball swinging wildly here.
Down throws a leg kick but Snowball checks it.
Snowball throws a hook but Down avoids it easily.
Down fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Snowball checks it well.
Snowball tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snowball avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Down misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Down throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Down walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Snowball checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Snowball checks a leg kick nicely.
Snowball looks to land a combination but Down avoids it well.
Down looks to score with a jab to the body but Snowball is just out of range.
Snowball keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Down.
Snowball checks a leg kick.
Down uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snowball.
Down attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Down takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Down throws a leg kick that misses.
Down moves away from the strike by Snowball.
Nice defenses there by Down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Down just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeyou Down has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Snowball is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Snowball misses with the combination.
Down looks to land a left hand but Snowball moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeyou Down showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snowball has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Snowball!
Jimmy Snowball seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yaya Yugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanson Gredial (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yaya Yugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hanson Gredial!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gredial cracks Yugo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Gredial. Those never looked like landing.
Gredial misses with a few strikes there.
Gredial displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gredial closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Yaya Yugo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gredial throws a right hand that Yugo ducks under and follows up with a left that Yugo also avoids with ease.
Gredial throws a nice looking combination but Yugo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Gredial.
Gredial feints a jab promting Yugo to slip. Gredial then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yugo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gredial gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yugo passes Gredial's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yugo uses his free foot to push down on Gredial's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gredial.
Yugo is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Gredial is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Gredial flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Yugo anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Gredial and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Yugo slips an arm under Gredial chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Yugo has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Yugo is squeezing on Gredial like an anaconda would it's prey. Gredial fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yaya Yugo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Doo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Doo!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doo is looking to land body kicks.
Doo throws a leg kick but Shepard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Doo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shepard counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shepard preventing the sweep.
Doo trying to control the position.
Shepard landing some decent shots from guard.
Shepard preventing the sweep.
Shepard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doo is trying to control the position but Shepard postures up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fred Doo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Doo moves to clinch but Shepard breaks away
and Shepard counters with a shoot takedown. Doo fights it but they end up in guard.
Shepard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shepard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shepard postures up and lands a big shot to Doo's brow.
Shepard postures up in Doo's guard and throws a big left but Doo blocks it.
Shepard postures up.
Doo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shepard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shepard manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shepard is proving hard to escape from.
Shepard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doo is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepard trying to keep a closed guard but Doo is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shepard is on top in guard.
Shepard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Doo's head.
Shepard stopping the sweep attempt from Doo.
Doo has Shepard pulled in close to control his posture.
Shepard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doo trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shepard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doo controls Shepard momentarily but Shepard frees himself.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Fred Doo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Shepard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Doo was covering up waiting for the punch and Shepard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shepard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shepard won't allow Doo to sweep him here.
Doo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shepard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shepard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shepard looking to pass the guard.
Shepard is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doo is trying to control the position but Shepard postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Doo looking for a guillotine here but Shepard defends easily.
Shepard stands up over Doo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Doo pulls Shepard in close to his closed guard and prevents Shepard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shepard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shepard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Doo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shepard defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shepard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shepard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Shepard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shepard shoots in and gets a takedown into Doo's guard.
Doo trying to keep a closed guard but Shepard is proving a slippery customer.
Shepard chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shepard postures up in Doo's guard and throws a big left but Doo blocks it.
Shepard stopping the sweep attempt from Doo.
John Shepard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shepard throwing strikes but missing.
Doo wants to get back to his feet but Shepard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Doo wants to sweep here but Shepard controlling him for the moment.
Doo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shepard wants to get back to full guard.
Doo stops Shepard from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Shepard to get to his feet.
Shepard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shepard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shepard lands an elbow.
Shepard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Doo some visible discomfort.
Doo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Doo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Shepard controls his leg.
Doo stands up out of the half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doo tries to clinch up
and Shepard counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shepard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shepard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Doo gets back to half guard.
Shepard drops an elbow to the side of Doo's head.
Doo wants to get back to full guard.
Shepard trying to pass the guard but Doo defending well.
Doo is trying to maintain the position but Shepard is very close to passing his half guard.
Doo gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shepard lands a couple of elbows.
Shepard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Doo's head.
Shepard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Doo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shepard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shepard won't allow Doo to sweep him here.
Doo is breathing heavily.
Doo working a defensive guard here.
Shepard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shepard lands a couple of elbows.
Shepard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shepard has managed to get both his arms back between Doo's legs - danger averted.
Doo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shepard is one step ahead there.
Shepard looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shepard is in close to Doo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shepard won't allow Doo to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shepard postures up in Doo's guard and throws a big left but Doo blocks it.
Shepard postures up in Doo's guard and throws a big left but Doo blocks it.
Shepard throws a big elbow that misses.
Shepard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shepard throws a big right hand that misses.
Doo trying to control the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Shepard here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shepard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shepard lands a couple of digs.
Doo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shepard defends it easily.
Shepard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Shepard 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!
Shepard dives in and scores a takedown into Doo's guard.
Shepard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Doo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shepard's guard.
Shepard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shepard throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Doo is looking to stand up but Shepard won't let him.
Doo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Doo moves to clinch but Shepard breaks away
and Shepard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Doo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doo tries to hold on but Shepard pushes him away.
Doo can't escape the position.
Doo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shepard landing strikes from the mount.
Doo regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Doo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shepard is working away from the top position though.
Shepard is looking for a kimura but Doo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shepard to get the leverage.
Shepard lands strikes from half guard.
Doo is looking to improve his position.
Shepard wants to work for an arm triangle but Doo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shepard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doo wants to control but Shepard is keeping busy.
Shepard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Doo defending well though.
Doo is staying active underneath Shepard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepard is thwarting Doo's attempts to control the position.
Shepard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Doo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Doo trying to control the position.
Shepard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shepard looking to pass the guard.
Doo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shepard.
Doo working a defensive guard here.
Shepard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shepard throws a big elbow that misses.
Shepard wants to control from the top but Doo keeps moving.
Doo working a defensive guard here.
Shepard being controlled here momentarily.
Shepard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shepard scoring with punches to the head and body.
Doo wants to sweep but no luck.
Shepard postures up.
Doo pulls Shepard in to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Fred Doo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Shepard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Doo on his heels. He'll look to pass Doo's guard now, I'm sure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Doo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shepard is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shepard connects with a couple of short punches.
Doo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Doo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Shepard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Doo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Doo's back!
Shepard lands punches and elbows.
Shepard softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Doo tries to break free.
Fred Doo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shepard lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Doo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shepard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Shepard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Shepard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shepard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Shepard!
Our winner, John Shepard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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FIGHT
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Kick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarred Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kyle Kick has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Kick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jarred Rose!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kick's half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rose working Kick over with strikes.
Rose scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rose is trying for a kimura here. Kick looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rose wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jarred Rose!
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