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TTFC Blood In, Blood Out 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Boyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Chupacabra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chupacabra is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Daddy Yankee - Gasolina. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Boyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, El Chupacabra!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boyer throws a leg kick that misses.
Boyer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice cross by Chupacabra.
Chupacabra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Chupacabra misses the target.
Chupacabra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Chupacabra.
El Chupacabra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chupacabra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boyer manages to avoid it.
Chupacabra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boyer pinned against the cage. Boyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Boyer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boyer throws a head kick but Chupacabra moves out of range.
Chupacabra throws an overhand right that lands on Boyer's shoulder, as Boyer tries to avoid the shot.
Boyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chupacabra.
The fighters circling - Chupacabra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chupacabra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boyer moves away.
Chupacabra throws a body punch but Boyer moves out of range.
Chupacabra thows a body shot but no joy.
Boyer moves out of range of the strikes.
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.
Chupacabra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boyer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chupacabra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chupacabra is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chupacabra misses with a wild body shot.
Chupacabra is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boyer rather than just go for the knockout.
Chupacabra closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boyer to the mat! Boyer manages to get full guard.
Boyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chupacabra.
Boyer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chupacabra on the ground.
Chupacabra trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chupacabra is one step ahead there.
Chupacabra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chupacabra thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boyer wants to sweep here but Chupacabra controlling him for the moment.
Boyer pulls Chupacabra in to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boyer moves out of range as Chupacabra strikes.
Chupacabra decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boyer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boyer tries to get out of the position.
Chupacabra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chupacabra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chupacabra prevents Boyer from improving his position.
Chupacabra slows the pace down in half guard.
Chupacabra landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra is nestled in close to Boyer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chupacabra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boyer's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chupacabra connects with a nice short shot to Boyer's temple.
Boyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chupacabra.
Chupacabra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boyer defending well though.
Chupacabra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chupacabra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chupacabra stalling.
Chupacabra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chupacabra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Boyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chupacabra.
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 Bobby Boyer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Boyer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chupacabra throws a body punch but Boyer moves out of range.
Chupacabra takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boyer throws the left hand but Chupacabra avoids the punch easily.
Chupacabra walks into a left hand.
Chupacabra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boyer.
A swing and a miss from Chupacabra.
Chupacabra moves out of range of the leg kick from Boyer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chupacabra. Boyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chupacabra thows a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Chupacabra blocks the leg kick.
Boyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chupacabra misses with a body shot.
Chupacabra stuns Boyer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boyer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chupacabra checks it well.
Chupacabra lands with a nice body punch.
Chupacabra just misses with a punch to the body.
Boyer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chupacabra is out of range and Boyer settles back down.
Boyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chupacabra.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chupacabra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boyer at a distance.
Chupacabra lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chupacabra keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boyer moves out of range of the strikes.
Chupacabra closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boyer did well to prevent Chupacabra getting side control.
Chupacabra wants to free his trapped foot but Boyer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chupacabra throwing shots but Boyer is blocking nicely.
Chupacabra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chupacabra connects with a nice short shot to Boyer's temple.
Boyer is staying active underneath Chupacabra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boyer trying to control but Chupacabra postures up.
Boyer tries to roll over but Chupacabra keeps him under control.
Chupacabra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chupacabra throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boyer moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chupacabra is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chupacabra controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chupacabra accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chupacabra trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chupacabra postures up in Boyer's guard and throws a big left but Boyer blocks it.
Chupacabra is looking to work some ground and pound but Boyer has wrist control.
Boyer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boyer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Boyer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chupacabra looks to score with a jab to the body but Boyer is just out of range.
Chupacabra takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chupacabra takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boyer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chupacabra throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Chupacabra.
Chupacabra thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Boyer finds it's way through Chupacabra's defenses.
Boyer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boyer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chupacabra checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyer misses with a low kick.
Boyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chupacabra throws out the jab.
Boyer misses with a body kick.
Boyer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chupacabra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chupacabra checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chupacabra drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chupacabra looking to pass the guard.
Chupacabra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chupacabra trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chupacabra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boyer keeping moving, preventing Chupacabra from controlling successfully.
Boyer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chupacabra's guard.
Chupacabra is striking off his back. Boyer thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Chupacabra is pressing down on Boyer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chupacabra trying to control the position here.
El Chupacabra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra is trying to keep Boyer in close.
Chupacabra wants to sweep but no luck.
Chupacabra looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Chupacabra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chupacabra is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chupacabra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boyer.
Chupacabra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boyer throws the kick towards the body but Chupacabra avoids it.
Boyer misses with a low kick.
Boyer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boyer avoids the body shot from Chupacabra.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Boyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boyer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Boyer!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Jennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teixeira has chosen Lil Terror as his entrance music. Richard Teixeira has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Antonio Jennings's chin.
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130 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Jennings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jennings shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Teixeira pinned against the cage. Teixeira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jennings misses with a takedown attempt - Teixeira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jennings misses with a takedown attempt - Teixeira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Jennings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teixeira leaves Jennings with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A cross from Teixeira lands.
Jennings takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Teixeira lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Jennings falls backwards - clearly groggy! Teixeira dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Teixeira!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dave Tiernan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Asto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asto has chosen Lollipop remix(lil wayne) as his entrance music. Charlie Asto is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Tiernan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Asto!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asto shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tiernan but Tiernan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Asto drives through and clinches with Tiernan against the cage.
Asto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tiernan smiles and moves away.
Asto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tiernan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tiernan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tiernan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Asto has passed into side control.
Tiernan is pushing Asto's head away, looking to escape. Asto manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asto decides to stand back up. Asto steps back and let's Tiernan get back to his feet.
Tiernan darts in trying to clinch
and Asto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Asto preventing the sweep.
Asto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Asto postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan looking for a sweep. Not yet Tiernan, not yet.
Tiernan is breathing heavily.
Asto advances position into side control!
Asto decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tiernan misses with a takedown attempt
and Asto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Asto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tiernan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Asto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Asto 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.
Asto keeps the fight on the outside.
Asto misses with a takedown
and Tiernan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Asto!
Despite being in the dominant position, Charlie Asto just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asto misses with a takedown attempt
and Tiernan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Asto fails to pull guard.
Dave Tiernan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Asto.
Asto tries to score a body lock takedown but Tiernan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tiernan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asto has him pressed against the cage.
Tiernan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tiernan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Asto to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asto tries for a takedown but Tiernan circles away easily
and Tiernan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Asto!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tiernan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Asto tries to hold on but Tiernan postures up.
Tiernan unloads with some shots from mount but Asto bucks and avoids them well.
Tiernan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asto is looking to improve his position but Tiernan isn't that keen on the idea.
Charlie Asto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tiernan wants to control the action but instead Asto gets a body lock and reverses into Tiernan's guard! Nice work!
Asto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tiernan doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Asto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tiernan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Asto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Asto misses with a low kick as Tiernan jumps back.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Asto.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tiernan tries to avoid it but Asto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tiernan to the ground. Tiernan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Asto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tiernan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Tiernan 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!
Tiernan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Asto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tiernan wants to control but Asto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tiernan tries to roll over but Asto keeps him under control.
Asto decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Asto shoots in and bounces Tiernan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asto decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tiernan, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asto closes the distance and pushes Tiernan back into the cage.
Asto decides to pull guard.
Tiernan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asto wants to sweep here but Tiernan controlling him for the moment.
Asto controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tiernan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiernan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Asto holds on and takes a little breather.
Asto wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asto pulls Tiernan in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tiernan stands up from Asto's guard - Tiernan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Asto shoots and misses
and Tiernan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Asto keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Asto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Asto 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Asto!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ando Thyme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Fisher!
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, Ando Thyme!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher scores with a takedown into Thyme's guard.
Fisher sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thyme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Thyme keeps moving.
Thyme working a defensive guard here.
Fisher slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fisher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fisher wants to pass the guard but Thyme is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thyme wants to sweep here but Fisher controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thyme scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fisher is looking for a sweep. Thyme is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thyme not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thyme is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fisher controlling the position well.
Thyme is trying to control. Fisher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fisher keeping control of the position.
Fisher on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fisher tries to get out of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thyme shoots in for a takedown but Fisher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thyme fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fisher is out of range.
A slow jab from Thyme misses its intended target.
Thyme gets caught flat footed, as Fisher shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fisher tries to free his leg and advance position but Thyme is retaining full guard.
Fisher is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fisheris looking to pass into half guard but Thyme pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Thyme is in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thyme has gone for a leg lock! Fisher slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thyme's guard.
Thyme keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thyme swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fisher trying to control but Thyme is working from the bottom.
Fisher slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fisher looking to pass the guard.
Fisher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fisher controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thyme looking for a sweep. Not yet Thyme, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Fisher 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thyme. Fisher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thyme connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fisher's hands.
Sam Fisher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thyme avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Fisher does no damage.
Fisher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thyme.
Fisher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Thyme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thyme scores with a takedown into Fisher's guard.
Thyme trying to control but Fisher is working from the bottom.
Thyme chips away with some ground and pound.
Fisher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thyme is looking to work some ground and pound but Fisher has wrist control.
Thyme drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fisher dives on top into guard.
Fisher sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thyme swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fisher trying to control but Thyme is working from the bottom.
Fisher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thyme is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fisher tries to free his leg and advance position but Thyme is retaining full guard.
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.
Fisher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fisher's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thyme utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thyme can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fisher controls the pace.
Fisher wants to control from the top but Thyme keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fisher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thyme just misses with a punch to the body.
Thyme connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thyme closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fisher to the mat! Fisher manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thyme won't allow Fisher to sweep him here.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Thyme from controlling successfully.
Fisher pulls Thyme in close to prevent any damage.
Fisher has a closed guard, preventing Thyme from standing up.
Fisher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thyme is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Thyme.
Thyme slips a jab and a cross from Fisher.
Thyme paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fisher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thyme circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Thyme.
Thyme scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Fisher misses.
Fisher throws a hook but Thyme avoids it easily.
Thyme tried to score with a low kick but Fisher checks it.
Fisher misses the body punch
and Thyme counters with a good low kick that Fisher was not able to check.
Fisher misses with a double jab
and Thyme counters with a thumping low kick.
Thyme tests Fisher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thyme fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fisher misses with a two punch combination.
Thyme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fisher.
Fisher drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ando Thyme 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!
Fisher blocks a low kick nicely.
Fisher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thyme moves away.
Fisher scores a takedown into full mount!
Fisher sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fisher misses with a head shot.
Fisher wants to control the pace but Thyme is squirming around nicely.
Sam Fisher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fisher with the ground and pound from mount.
Thyme is desperately trying to improve his position but Fisher has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Fisher.
Fisher throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Thyme because Fisher loaded up on that one.
Fisher lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Thyme takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thyme is working to get back to half guard.
Fisher raining down shots from the mount!
Fisher controlling from mount.
Fisher has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thyme's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fisher sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thyme is bucking up trying to escape but Fisher cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fisher looking to finish Thyme with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thyme!
Fisher connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fisher lands with some strikes.
Fisher lands with some strikes.
Fisher with shots to the head and body - Thyme looks very uncomfortable down there.
Thyme is rocked!
Fisher connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Thyme is still in real trouble! Can Fisher finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fisher postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Thyme out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Fisher goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sam Fisher!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Kalir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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299 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Kalir!
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, Brandon Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalir shoots in and bounces Phillips off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kalir working some strikes from top position.
Kalir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Phillips's head.
Kalir's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kalir slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kalir working the ground and pound.
Phillips is pushing Kalir's head away, looking to escape. Kalir manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kalir is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalir grinds an elbow into Phillips's temple.
Phillips is looking to reverse the position.
Phillips taking a bit of punishment here - Kalir scoring with strikes.
Kalir taking a breather here.
Kalir 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.
Kalir lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Phillips down.
Kalir connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Phillips some visible discomfort.
Phillips gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalir is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Phillips can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phillips is squirming around, avoiding Kalir's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kalir lands a big shot there that rocks Phillips but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalir working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Phillips tries to reverse the position but Kalir maintains control.
Kalir postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Phillips looks a forlorn figure.
Phillips working to try and regain half guard.
Kalir lands a big shot there that rocks Phillips but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kalir landing strikes from the mount and Phillips is in trouble!
Kalir scoring with strikes but Phillips is staying in there.
Phillips is rocked!
Kalir postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Phillips out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Kalir goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). George Kalir!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between lamont kevler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kevler's entrance music is have a nice day. A fine choice. Pratt has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies (Let The Bodies Hit The Floor as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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262 lbs
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Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, lamont kevler!
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, Anthony Pratt!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kevler misses with a takedown attempt - Pratt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pratt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt kevler.
Pratt feints and as kevler raises his hands in defense, Pratt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pratt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pratt throws a big right hand that misses.
Pratt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pratt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of kevler's head.
kevler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pratt postures up.
Pratt wants to pass the guard but kevler is keeping the position.
Pratt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pratt throwing strikes from guard but kevler blocks nicely.
Pratt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of kevler's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
kevler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pratt defends it easily.
kevler is breathing heavily.
Pratt thows a big elbow that misses.
Pratt throws a big right hand that misses.
kevler has control of Pratt's left arm, preventing Pratt from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pratt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
kevler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pratt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pratt passes kevler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Pratt.
Pratt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
kevler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pratt.
Pratt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pratt connects with a nice short shot to kevler's temple.
Pratt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Pratt.
Pratt wants to free his trapped foot but kevler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pratt thows a huge punch but kevler dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kevler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pratt.
Pratt tries to pass to full mount but kevler defends it.
Pratt throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pratt drops an elbow to the side of kevler's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pratt tries to pass the half guard into mount. kevler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
kevler trying to control from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pratt throws a sloppy head kick and kevler moves out of range easily.
Pratt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pratt leaves kevler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
kevler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pratt misses with a series of wild punches.
Pratt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pratt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pratt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
kevler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
kevler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
kevler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pratt looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pratt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pratt throws a nice looking combination but kevler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pratt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on kevler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pratt scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at kevler to see if he's OK.
kevler struggling a bit here.
Pratt scores with punches from side control.
kevler takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pratt grinds an elbow into kevler's temple.
Pratt scores with a couple of short elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratt working the ground and pound from side control.
Pratt lands an elbow.
Pratt landing strikes.
Pratt works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The strikes coming from Pratt are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Pratt in side control, throwing shots but kevler defends.
Check out the look on Pratt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Pratt has knee on belly and moves into mount.
kevler takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pratt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pratt is landing with some decent strikes but kevler is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
kevler tries to hold on but Pratt pushes him away.
Pratt cracks kevler with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pratt with a couple of short strikes.
kevler taking shots to the head.
kevler tries to hold on but Pratt pushes him away.
kevler takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pratt lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Pratt.
Pratt working kevler over with strikes here.
kevler is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Pratt connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh kevler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pratt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can kevler hang on?
kevler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
kevler seems to have got his legs back now.
Pratt with a couple of short strikes.
Pratt with the ground and pound from mount.
Pratt lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pratt lands with some vicious ground and pound - can kevler hang on?
Pratt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. kevler looks a forlorn figure.
Pratt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. kevler can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pratt with shots to the head and body - kevler looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
kevler tries to hold on but Pratt pushes him away.
Pratt unloading with bombs!
Pratt lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pratt landing punches.
Pratt lands a big elbow.
kevler is in a horrible position here. Pratt smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pratt fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Pratt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pratt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in kevler's guard.
Pratt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pratt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
kevler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pratt is one step ahead there.
Pratt postures up in kevler's guard and throws a big left but kevler blocks it.
Pratt works over kevler with some ground and pound from guard.
Pratt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of kevler's head.
Pratt with a nice head shot there.
Pratt landing some decent shots from guard.
Pratt tries to free his leg and advance position but kevler is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pratt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pratt throwing strikes from guard but kevler blocks nicely.
Pratt is looking to work some ground and pound but kevler has wrist control.
Pratt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pratt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
kevler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
kevler dodges the punch combination from Pratt.
kevler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
kevler doesn't manage to clinch there - Pratt circles away.
Pratt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pratt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for kevler!
kevler taking shots to the head.
Pratt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. kevler looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns kevler that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kevler taking shots to the head.
kevler tries to lock up and control but Pratt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
kevler is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Pratt is landing with some decent strikes but kevler is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pratt is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. kevler can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
kevler wants to control but Pratt is having none of it.
Pratt landing punches.
Pratt lands a heavy elbow.
Pratt landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kevler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pratt landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Pratt connects with a massive shot to the dome!
lamont kevler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Pratt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pratt with the ground and pound from mount.
Pratt scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish kevler?
Pratt looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
kevler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pratt avoids the attempt from kevler to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Pratt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pratt 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 25:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 24:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Pratt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Stanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Mo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
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23
191 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Stanford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Mo!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanford scores with a nice body kick.
Mo lands a jab-cross combination.
Stanford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mo misses with a low kick.
Stanford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mo will feel that in the morning.
Mo looks gassed!
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!
Stanford throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Mo crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brian Stanford!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dillinger has chosen Randy Orten Theme Song as his entrance music. Marcus Dillinger is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Dillinger!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua throws a nice looking combination but Dillinger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dillinger looks to land a left hand but Rua moved out of range nicely.
Dillinger shoots in for a double leg but Rua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dillinger misses with a few strikes there.
Rua wants to clinch up but Dillinger keeps it at a distance.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua moves in looking to clinch but Dillinger pushes him off.
Rua defending well as Dillinger loads up on a big left hand.
Dillinger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dillinger lands in his opponent's guard.
Rua on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rua tries to get out of the position.
Dillinger wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Dillinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rua uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dillinger misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dillinger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rua just misses with a punch to the body.
Rua rushes Dillinger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dillinger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dillinger working hard to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Rua.
Rua scores with a knee to the head.
Rua unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dillinger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dillinger looks gassed!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rua obliges.
Rua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua connects with a right hand. Dillinger shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rua wants to clinch.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua instigates a clinch.
Dillinger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dillinger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rua prevents it.
Mark Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Dillinger.
Rua is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dillinger is defending well for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dillinger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dillinger is trying to break free.
Rua working Dillinger over with knees to the body.
Rua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Dillinger.
Rua connects with a right hand. Dillinger shakes it off.
Rua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rua tries to clinch there but Dillinger circles away.
Dillinger lands a jab.
Rua swings for the body but Dillinger moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger misses the jab.
Rua looks to land a combination but Dillinger avoids it well.
Dillinger closes the distance and clinches up with Rua, looking for a takedown. Dillinger pushes Rua against the cage but Rua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rua throws a right hand that Dillinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Dillinger also avoids with ease.
Dillinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Rua.
Dillinger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rua tries to clinch but Dillinger is having none of it.
Rua tries to clinch but Dillinger moves out of range.
Dillinger loads up on a big right hand but Rua slips the punch.
Dillinger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rua slips a jab and a cross from Dillinger.
Dillinger defending well as Rua loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Dillinger.
A cross from Rua lands.
Rua lands a head kick that stumbles Dillinger and the fighters go to the mat.
Dillinger is rocked!
Rua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dillinger on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dillinger is still in real trouble! Can Rua finish him?
Rua trying to control but Dillinger is working from the bottom.
Dillinger seems to have recovered his senses.
Dillinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dillinger 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua wants to get up but he can't break Dillinger's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Rua dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dillinger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Dillinger misses.
Dillinger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rua did well to prevent Dillinger getting side control.
Rua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dillinger.
Dillinger is keen to just control but Rua is a slippery customer.
Dillinger is pressing down on Rua's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rua is holding on for now.
Dillinger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dillinger.
Dillinger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rua tries a low kick but Dillinger avoids it.
Dillinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.
Rua lands with a slapping head kick.
Rua lands a high kick to the side of Dillinger's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Rua dives into guard, looking to finish.
It looks like Marcus Dillinger has been cut.
Rua in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillinger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rua wants to control from the top but Dillinger keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillinger 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.
Dillinger controls Rua momentarily but Rua frees himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dillinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dillinger throws a leg kick but Rua checks it.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rua napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillinger throws a strike aimed at the side of Rua's head but Rua avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dillinger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rua tries to escape but Dillinger is in control.
Dillinger scoring with punches from side control.
Dillinger throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rua is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dillinger connects with a decent elbow.
Dillinger works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dillinger looks up at the clock and then as Rua takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dillinger smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Rua is looking for a sweep.
Rua sneaks out the side door and pushes Dillinger away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dillinger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dillinger throws a shot from downtown. Rua moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rua's waist but Rua gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dillinger off to one side.
Dillinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcus Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillinger misses with a double jab
and Rua counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mark Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dillinger shoots in and drives through. Rua sprawls well.
Dillinger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rua counters by moving into the clinch.
Mark Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Dillinger.
Rua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A frustrated look appears on Dillinger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rua lands with a light punch inside.
Rua misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dillinger tries to break free but Rua pushes him back against the cage.
Rua misses with an elbow over the top.
A frustrated look appears on Dillinger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rua using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dillinger.
Rua has Dillinger pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Rua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Dillinger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rua misses with a series of wild punches.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dillinger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rua counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rua.
Rua throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rua trying to stall but Dillinger improves his position.
Dillinger is looking to break free of the clinch but Rua has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua lands an elbow inside.
Dillinger is trying to break free.
Rua keeps control of Dillinger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rua prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dillinger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rua just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mark Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Dillinger.
Rua displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dillinger up against the cage.
Dillinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger has had enough of the clinch but Rua keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rua.
Rua presses Dillinger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rua stalling in the clinch but Dillinger improves position.
Dillinger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rua lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dillinger tries to score a body lock takedown but Rua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dillinger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rua landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rua unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dillinger blocks the elbow strike.
Rua lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rua.
Rua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rua lands with a nice combination. Dillinger backs away looking to recover.
Rua is looking to clinch.
Rua slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dillinger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rua misses with a looping left.
Rua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dillinger doesn't seem bothered though.
Dillinger fails with the takedown.
A good leg kick by Rua.
Rua slips under a jab from Dillinger.
Rua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dillinger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dillinger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger misses with a looping right.
Rua throws a head kick that misses.
Mark Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rua works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dillinger looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Mark Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillinger misses with a wild combination.
Dillinger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillinger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dillinger can do to turn this around?
Rua throws a series of punches but Dillinger avoids them all with ease.
Dillinger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rua counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dillinger's efforts to push away.
Rua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dillinger's efforts to push away.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dillinger can't break the clinch.
Marcus Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rua is pressed up against the cage. Dillinger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rua down to the mat. Rua avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rua moves into the clinch successfully.
Rua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dillinger lands a hook that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rua, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Rua!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chico Escuela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Thunderclap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escuela comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Khaled "All I Do Is Win" feat. Ludacris, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg & T-Pain. The crowd seem to be enjoying Thunderclap's choice of entrance music: ThunderStruck. Tank Thunderclap is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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245 lbs
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250 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chico Escuela!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tank Thunderclap!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Thunderclap looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escuela throws a right hand that Thunderclap ducks under and follows up with a left that Thunderclap also avoids with ease.
Thunderclap throws a nice looking combination but Escuela bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thunderclap shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Escuela is trying to defend but Thunderclap finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thunderclap is looking for a kimura here.
Escuela tries to get to full guard but Thunderclap has control of the leg.
Thunderclap is looking to advance position but Escuela won't allow it.
Escuela looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thunderclap prevents Escuela from improving his position.
Thunderclap looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escuela tries to roll over but Thunderclap keeps him under control.
Escuela looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Escuela takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thunderclap slips a jab and a cross from Escuela.
Escuela ducks under a wild hook from Thunderclap.
Thunderclap is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escuela misses with a hook. Thunderclap ducked under it nicely.
Thunderclap throws a big shot that misses.
Thunderclap misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thunderclap looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escuela misses with a takedown attempt
and Thunderclap counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thunderclap scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Escuela on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thunderclap not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Escuela has hold of Thunderclap's hands but Thunderclap slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thunderclap seems to be looking for submissions.
Thunderclap is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thunderclap thows a huge punch but Escuela dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escuela wants to get back to full guard but Thunderclap has mounted him!
Thunderclap putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Thunderclap avoids the attempt from Escuela to control.
Thunderclap lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escuela trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap lands a nice shot to the head.
Escuela is in a horrible position here. Thunderclap smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Thunderclap scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Escuela?
Escuela keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thunderclap with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escuela tries to reverse the position but Thunderclap maintains control.
Escuela tries to hold on but Thunderclap postures up.
Thunderclap tries to control but Escuela wriggling away.
Escuela is looking to improve his position but Thunderclap isn't that keen on the idea.
Thunderclap lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escuela throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Thunderclap swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Escuela is now in Thunderclap's guard. A big mistake from Thunderclap there, giving up the dominant position!
Thunderclap throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Thunderclap wants to sweep here but Escuela controlling him for the moment.
Thunderclap is trying to control the position but Escuela postures up.
Escuela throws a strike but Thunderclap rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Escuela working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thunderclap doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thunderclap manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escuela looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Thunderclap dominated that round.
That's time! Escuela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thunderclap closes the distance and pushes Escuela back into the cage.
Thunderclap wants to get back to striking at distance but Escuela won't allow it.
Thunderclap is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Escuela pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thunderclap is trying to break the clinch but Escuela is controlling him.
Escuela misses with the head strike.
Thunderclap can't break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Escuela.
Thunderclap tries for a takedown but Escuela manages to get underhooks.
Escuela lands an uppercut.
Thunderclap swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escuela lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunderclap lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Escuela.
Thunderclap wants to break free but Escuela has control.
Thunderclap misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thunderclap jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunderclap striking off his back but it's not causing Escuela any problems.
Escuela makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Escuela lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Escuela working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thunderclap's head.
Thunderclap looking for a sweep. Not yet Thunderclap, not yet.
Thunderclap throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Escuela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thunderclap throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Escuela with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thunderclap wants to sweep here but Escuela controlling him for the moment.
Thunderclap preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Escuela keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thunderclap's head.
Escuela is in close to Thunderclap's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Escuela won't allow Thunderclap to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escuela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thunderclap has Escuela pulled in close to control his posture.
Escuela working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Escuela lands a couple of elbows.
Escuela throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Escuela throwing strikes from guard but Thunderclap blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Escuela finds it's way through Thunderclap's defenses.
Thunderclap checks a low kick from Escuela.
Thunderclap pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chico Escuela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escuela slips under a jab.
Thunderclap looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Escuela does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Escuela looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thunderclap trying to control the action but Escuela is working from the bottom.
Thunderclap trying to pass the guard but Escuela defending well.
Escuela is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thunderclap pulls his head out easily.
Tank Thunderclap has got the better of the ground game so far.
Escuela tries to roll over but Thunderclap keeps him under control.
Escuela 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.
Escuela is looking to control Thunderclap's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Escuela avoid being mounted?
Thunderclap is trying to control. Escuela wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Escuela throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Escuela keeps the fight on the outside.
Thunderclap shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Escuela wants to get back to full guard.
Thunderclap not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thunderclap is just content to waste time from the top position. Escuela takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Escuela is on top in guard.
Thunderclap lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Thunderclap tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chico Escuela will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thunderclap gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Escuela counters with a series of strikes. Thunderclap will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chico Escuela is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good shot there by Escuela.
Escuela misses the jab.
Jab from Escuela.
Escuela fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thunderclap closes the distance but Escuela moves to the side
and Escuela counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thunderclap won't be happy with that.
Thunderclap takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
It looks like Tank Thunderclap has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escuela sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thunderclap is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thunderclap tries to buck Escuela off but Escuela is having none of it.
Escuela throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Thunderclap tries to buck Escuela off but Escuela is having none of it.
Escuela tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Escuela has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Thunderclap takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thunderclap regains half guard, as Escuela was trying to land strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escuela throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Escuela sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thunderclap defending well though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thunderclap clinches but Escuela breaks the clinch
and Escuela counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thunderclap!
Escuela goes for an armbar but Thunderclap turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thunderclap.
Escuela keeping moving, preventing Thunderclap from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escuela 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Escuela is on top in guard.
Escuela thows a big elbow that misses.
Thunderclap controls Escuela momentarily but Escuela frees himself.
Thunderclap 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.
Thunderclap trying to strike off his back.
Escuela loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Escuela throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Escuela's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Escuela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escuela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thunderclap.
Escuela has a takedown stuffed.
Thunderclap fails with a takedown attempt.
Thunderclap gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thunderclap throws out a loose jab but Escuela uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunderclap misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Escuela is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A swing and a miss from Thunderclap.
Thunderclap misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escuela.
Thunderclap throws a jab but it's blocked by Escuela.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thunderclap breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Escuela uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thunderclap.
Thunderclap throws a combination that misses
and Escuela counters with a series of strikes. Thunderclap will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thunderclap is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Thunderclap has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thunderclap there as he acknowledges the shot.
That has opened up Tank Thunderclap's cut even more.
Escuela jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Escuela tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thunderclap sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Escuela somewhat.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunderclap misses the target.
Escuela misses with the combination.
Thunderclap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thunderclap has closed the distance and engaged Escuela in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escuela.
Thunderclap goes for a takedown in the clinch but Escuela prevents it.
Chico Escuela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Thunderclap.
Escuela controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Escuela clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Thunderclap's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Escuela misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Escuela.
Thunderclap tries to clinch up.
Escuela misses with a takedown
and Thunderclap counters with a leg kick.
Escuela lands with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Escuela.
Thunderclap wants to clinch but Escuela slips to the side
and Escuela counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escuela cracks Thunderclap with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escuela misses with the combination.
Thunderclap throws a body punch but Escuela moves out of range.
Escuela throws a big shot that misses.
Escuela lands with a nice combination. Thunderclap backs away looking to recover.
Escuela drives through with a takedown into guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escuela avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Escuela accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Escuela postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thunderclap keeping moving, preventing Escuela from controlling successfully.
Escuela scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thunderclap looking to control.
Escuela throwing strikes but missing.
Escuela is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Escuela trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunderclap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escuela throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thunderclap works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thunderclap tries to strike from the bottom.
Thunderclap tries to strike from the bottom.
Escuela wants to pass the guard but Thunderclap is keeping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Escuela misses with a double jab
and Thunderclap counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thunderclap misses with a punch on the inside.
Thunderclap tries to break free but Escuela pushes him back against the cage.
Thunderclap gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Thunderclap working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thunderclap stands and throws Escuela's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Escuela wants to get back to his feet but Thunderclap drags him back down.
Escuela tries to bench press Thunderclap off him but Thunderclap keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunderclap is working Escuela over with some ground and pound from side control.
Escuela tries to bench press Thunderclap off him but Thunderclap keeps the position.
Escuela manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thunderclap's best efforts.
Thunderclap seems to be working for a kimura but Escuela defends the submission attempt.
Thunderclap trying to control the action but Escuela is working from the bottom.
Escuela looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Escuela is looking to get back to full guard here but Thunderclap has managed to pass to side control instead.
Thunderclap has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Escuela's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escuela takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Thunderclap is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Escuela to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Escuela shrugs it off.
Thunderclap tries to control but Escuela wriggling away.
Poor strikes thrown by Thunderclap there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Escuela is looking to improve his position but Thunderclap isn't that keen on the idea.
Escuela is bucking up trying to escape but Thunderclap cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Escuela tries to reverse the position but Thunderclap maintains control.
Escuela is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Tank Thunderclap will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tank Thunderclap'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thunderclap clinches but Escuela breaks the clinch
and Escuela counters with a series of strikes. Thunderclap will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thunderclap doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Escuela counters with a stiff right hand.
Thunderclap throws a good cross that connects.
Thunderclap tries to clinch
and Escuela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escuela looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Escuela thows a big elbow that misses.
Thunderclap will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Thunderclap not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escuela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thunderclap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thunderclap looking to control but Escuela passes into half guard.
Thunderclap looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escuela landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Escuela working Thunderclap over with strikes.
Escuela thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thunderclap's head.
Thunderclap actively working from the bottom here.
Thunderclap won't allow Escuela to pass to mount.
Escuela takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Thunderclap regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Escuela.
Escuela scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thunderclap looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Escuela works over Thunderclap with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escuela scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Escuela throws a big right hand that misses.
Escuela is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Escuela works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Escuela.
Escuela throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thunderclap trying to hold on to Escuela's head to control him but Escuela postures up.
Escuela throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Escuela not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thunderclap is refusing to be controlled, as Escuela sits in half guard.
Thunderclap makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thunderclap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escuela throws a big right hand that misses.
Escuela stopping the sweep attempt from Thunderclap.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Escuela misses with a series of wild punches.
Thunderclap staying out of range there.
Thunderclap staying out of range there.
Escuela scores with the left hand. Thunderclap knows he should have avoided that one.
Escuela misses with a double jab
and Thunderclap counters with a single leg into guard. Escuela didn't expect that.
Escuela keeping moving, preventing Thunderclap from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escuela is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thunderclap tries to free his leg and advance position but Escuela is retaining full guard.
Escuela is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thunderclap is aware though and is defending well.
Thunderclap slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thunderclap sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Escuela's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Escuela is looking to improve his position.
Thunderclap content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chico Escuela showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Escuela has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:46
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 47:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Chico Escuela retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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