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TFC 17: Williams vs Hollywood PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Haize (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edwards comes to the cage accompanied by Kick In the Door. Bo Haize is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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206 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brian Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bo Haize!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards wants to clinch up but Haize keeps it at a distance.
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haize defends it nicely.
Haize lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haize avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Haize connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Edwards momentarily.
Haize swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bo Haize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haize lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Haize throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haize connects with a looping right hand.
Edwards shoots in and bounces Haize off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haize is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards trying to control but Haize is working from the bottom.
Haize has a closed guard, preventing Edwards from standing up.
Edwards looking to sit in guard and control but Haize gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Haize's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is working an open guard so Haize takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Haize rushes Edwards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Haize blocks a body shot from Edwards.
Haize looking to slow down the pace here.
Edwards fails to pull guard.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards breaks the clinch.
Edwards takes the fight into the clinch.
Haize stops a takedown attempt from Edwards.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haize is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haize breaks the clinch.
Edwards takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Haize scores with a jab to the head.
Edwards misses with a takedown
and Haize counters with a slapping leg kick.
Edwards tries to clinch up.
Haize steps in with a hook that catches Edwards right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Haize follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Edwards looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Haize!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Kick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen Biscuits & Gravy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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272 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Kick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubba James!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kick prevents it.
James takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Bubba James has been cut.
James works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kick wants to stand but James is controlling the position.
James's corner is telling him to maintain position.
James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
James 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kick!
James gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
James moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
James controlling Kick's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bubba James hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
James forces Kick back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kick lands a nice elbow.
Kick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James pulls guard.
James keeping moving, preventing Kick from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kick won't allow James to sweep him here.
Kyle Kick has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James drives through with a takedown into Kick's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kick trying to control the position.
James lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kick has momentary wrist control but James slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
James working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kick can't keep his opponent in guard - James advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kick pushes James off looking to stand but James dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba James'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.
James keeps the fight on the outside.
James misses with a wild body shot.
Kick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kick moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kick's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kick!
James takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is in the full mount, landing strikes.
James postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kick looks a forlorn figure.
James connects with a bit shot that sees Kick covering up! More strikes from James and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! James is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba James!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Cromptom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Baker (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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278 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Cromptom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryan Baker!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker stuffs the takedown attempt from Cromptom. Cromptom gets slowly back to his feet.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
Baker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cromptom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cromptom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Baker.
Baker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cromptom avoids the head kick by Baker.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Baker throws a right and a left that Cromptom avoids nicely.
Baker thumps Cromptom with a low kick.
Baker connects with an inside leg kick.
Baker throws a right and a left that Cromptom avoids nicely.
Baker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cromptom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Good work by Baker as he checks the leg kick.
Baker leaves Cromptom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baker looks to land a combination but Cromptom avoids it well.
Baker throws a series of punches but Cromptom moves out of range.
Cromptom shoots in looking for a takedown but Baker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cromptom's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Cromptom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker throws a right hand that Cromptom ducks under and follows up with a left that Cromptom also avoids with ease.
Baker throws a series of punches but Cromptom avoids them all with ease.
Bryan Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cromptom fails to land the takedown.
Cromptom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws a series of punches but Cromptom avoids them all with ease.
Cromptom shoots in but Baker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cromptom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baker slaps away a takedown attempt from Cromptom, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cromptom takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Baker connects with a leg kick. Cromptom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cromptom on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cromptom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cromptom's knee momentarily.
Cromptom is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baker.
Cromptom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Baker but Baker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick from Baker lands but Cromptom takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baker. That's going to slow Cromptom down.
Baker connects with a solid leg kick.
Baker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cromptom's sensitive parts.
Baker is looking to slow Cromptom down with leg kicks.
Baker throws a leg kick which misses Cromptom's front leg but catches the back leg as Cromptom tries to avoid it.
Baker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker throws a series of strikes that have Cromptom backpedaling.
Baker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Baker.
Baker throws out a powerful jab.
Cromptom avoids the head kick by Baker.
Cromptom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baker throws a series of punches but Cromptom moves out of range.
Cromptom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cromptom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Baker 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.
Good leg kick by Baker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cromptom back to the cage. Baker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Baker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baker wants it to stay on the feet.
Baker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cromptom shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Baker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker throws a series of strikes that have Cromptom backpedaling.
Cromptom is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cromptom. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Baker cracks Cromptom on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Cromptom falls backwards against the cage. Baker follows up with more strikes that drop Cromptom to his knees. Baker keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Cromptom! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Baker!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jhogo Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Matice Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ko comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Khaled - All I do is win. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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157 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jhogo Ko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Matice Jr!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matice Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Matice Jr is controlling the pace.
It looks like Matice Jr might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Matice Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gregory Matice Jr wasn't active enough on the ground.
Matice Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ko prevents Matice Jr from improving position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matice Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ko keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko is trying to improve his position.
Ko is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Matice Jr is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Matice Jr prevents Ko from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matice Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ko can't escape the position.
Matice Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Ko is desperately trying to improve his position but Matice Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matice Jr content just to control the position here.
Ko is looking to improve his position but Matice Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Matice Jr controlling the pace for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ko manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ko wants to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gregory Matice Jr.
Matice Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ko's guard.
Matice Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gregory Matice Jr was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Matice Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ko to the ground. Matice Jr is now in Ko's guard.
Matice Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Ko is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Matice Jr jumps into side control!
Ko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matice Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ko is being controlled here.
Ko tries to buck Matice Jr off but Matice Jr is having none of it.
Ko is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matice Jr off and has taken his back!
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!
Matice Jr breaks Ko's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ko is trying to control the position but Matice Jr postures up.
Ko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matice Jr wants to pass the guard but Ko is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Matice Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matice Jr.
Matice Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ko tries to sprawl but Matice Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Matice Jr uses his free foot to push down on Ko's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ko.
Ko working to try and regain half guard.
Matice Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gregory Matice Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matice Jr wants to control the pace but Ko is squirming around nicely.
Matice Jr controlling from mount.
Ko is desperately trying to improve his position but Matice Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matice Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ko drops back looking for a leg! Matice Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matice Jr manages to kick Ko off! Ko jumps back into Matice Jr's guard.
Matice Jr trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gregory Matice Jr wasn't active enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matice Jr. Ko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ko looks for the body kick but Matice Jr saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matice Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matice Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Matice Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ko clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Matice Jr is working the ground and pound. Can Ko escape?
Ko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matice Jr's guard. Nice work there by Ko.
Matice Jr seems keen to control Ko's posture.
Matice Jr working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matice Jr looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matice Jr 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.
Matice Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ko trying to control here.
Ko tries to get to full guard but Matice Jr has control of the leg.
Matice Jr controlling the action here.
Matice Jr prevents Ko from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ko actively working from the bottom here.
Matice Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gregory Matice Jr wasn't active enough on the ground.
Matice Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ko's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ko has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Matice Jr has passed into side control.
Ko is looking to regain half guard here but Matice Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Matice Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Matice Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Ko's guard.
Matice Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matice Jr is one step ahead there.
Matice Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Ko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gregory Matice Jr hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Matice Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matice Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matice Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matice Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Matice Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Matice Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gregory Matice Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gregory Matice Jr has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Matice Jr misses.
Ko misses with a body shot.
Matice Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Matice Jr.
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!
Matice Jr decides to stand back up. Matice Jr steps back and let's Ko get back to his feet.
Matice Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ko quickly recovers to half guard.
Matice Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matice Jr prevents Ko from improving his position.
Matice Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ko wants to improve his position but Matice Jr is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ko is working hard here to advance position.
Matice Jr is pressing down on Ko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ko is holding on for now.
Ko is looking to control Matice Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ko avoid being mounted?
Ko wants to improve his position but Matice Jr is controlling well.
Ko is pressing down on Matice Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Matice Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gregory Matice Jr hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Matice Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jhogo Ko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matice Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Ko.
Ko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Matice Jr controls the pace.
Ko keeping moving, preventing Matice Jr from controlling successfully.
Matice Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gregory Matice Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from Ko misses the target.
Ko throws a lazy right hand but Matice Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Matice Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matice Jr 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Matice Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Snowball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mommasaid Out (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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26
178 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Snowball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mommasaid Out!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snowball misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Snowball moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Out throws a series of strikes that have Snowball backpedaling.
Out lets loose with a powerful body kick. Snowball will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snowball is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Out.
Snowball throws a right hand that Out ducks under and follows up with a left that Out also avoids with ease.
Out scores with a head kick.
Snowball is rocked!
Snowball throws a nice looking combination but Out bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Out scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oh Snowball is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Out tries to bum rush Snowball with a series of wild strikes but Snowball uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Out lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mommasaid Out!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Felix Bolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Doo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Felix Bolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Doo!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doo throws a leg kick
and Bolt counters with a single leg into guard. Doo didn't expect that.
Bolt stands up over Doo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bolt stopping the sweep attempt from Doo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doo is trying to keep Bolt in close.
Bolt wants to control from the top but Doo keeps moving.
Bolt stopping the sweep attempt from Doo.
Doo is trying to control the position but Bolt postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bolt with a nice head shot there.
Doo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doo is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt wants to sweep here but Doo controlling him for the moment.
Bolt is working an open guard so Doo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bolt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Doo to the ground. Bolt is now in Doo's guard.
Doo is pulling down on Bolt's head. It's preventing any offense from Bolt, at least for the moment.
Doo looking to control.
Bolt 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.
Bolt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bolt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bolt with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bolt tries to free his leg and advance position but Doo is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Doo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doo wants to stand up but Bolt has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolt trying to control but Doo postures up.
Bolt is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bolt is looking to improve his position.
Doo wants to stand up but Bolt manages to regain full guard.
Bolt looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolt, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bolt's guard.
Bolt wriggles free and stands up.
Bolt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Doo quickly recovers to half guard.
Bolt wants to pass to mount but Doo is defending the position.
Bolt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Doo is trying to maintain the position but Bolt is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Doo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Doo wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Doo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doo 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.
Doo is pulling down on Bolt's head. It's preventing any offense from Bolt, at least for the moment.
Bolt won't allow Doo to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Doo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolt was well out of range. Poor timing from Doo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doo tried to score with a low kick but Bolt checks it.
Bolt drives through with a takedown into Doo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Bolt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Doo looks to clinch
and Bolt counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bolt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bolt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Doo is trying to control the position but Bolt postures up.
Doo wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doo is pulling down on Bolt's head to control his posture.
Doo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bolt throws a big elbow that misses.
Doo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bolt wants to control from the top but Doo keeps moving.
Doo is trying to hold Bolt in close to prevent damage but Bolt has managed to pass into half guard.
Bolt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bolt is looking to take a break and control but Doo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bolt trying to control from half guard but Doo is working away.
Doo is looking to control Bolt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doo avoid being mounted?
Doo is looking for a sweep. Bolt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolt working over Doo with some ground and pound. Doo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bolt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Doo defends it well.
Doo trying to control here.
Doo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doo wants to control but Bolt is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolt lands with a punch from half guard.
Bolt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Doo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bolt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bolt's back!
Doo is controlling the position but Bolt somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Bolt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bolt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Doo postures up.
Bolt wants to sweep here but Doo controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt has a closed guard, preventing Doo from standing up.
Doo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bolt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bolt is looking to work some ground and pound but Doo has wrist control.
Doo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bolt postures up in Doo's guard and throws a big left but Doo blocks it.
Doo keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.
Bolt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bolt tries to free his leg and advance position but Doo is retaining full guard.
Doo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Doo holds on and takes a little breather.
Doo looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fred Doo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bolt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolt working the head with strikes.
Bolt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bolt in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bolt throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bolt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Doo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bolt trying to control the action but Doo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doo can't do much from the bottom here.
Bolt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Doo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Bolt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Doo throws a leg kick
and Bolt counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Doo!
Bolt throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bolt lands a big elbow.
Doo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bolt breaks from Doo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Felix Bolt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bolt cracks Doo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Doo is rocked!
Bolt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Doo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Doo is still in real trouble! Can Bolt finish him?
Bolt postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Doo in real trouble here! The ref calls for Doo to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Bolt!
Felix Bolt bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trey Anastasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Gambini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anastasio comes to the cage accompanied by Tweezer. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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24
195 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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26
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Anastasio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Gambini!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anastasio misses with a body shot.
Frankie Gambini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gambini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gambini shoots for a takedown but Anastasio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anastasio shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anastasio showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anastasio is looking to take a break and control but Gambini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anastasio is looking for a kimura here.
Anastasio misses with a head shot. Gambini uses the momentum to regain guard.
Anastasio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anastasio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gambini keeping full guard, as Anastasio tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anastasio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gambini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anastasio stands and throws Gambini's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anastasio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anastasio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anastasio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gambini is looking to regain half guard here but Anastasio keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio advances nicely into full mount.
Anastasio trying to control but Gambini is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anastasio goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gambini is on top in guard.
Anastasio wants to sweep but no luck.
Anastasio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gambini throws an elbow that misses. Anastasio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gambini's guard. Nice move by Anastasio!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambini keeping moving, preventing Anastasio from controlling successfully.
Anastasio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Gambini wants to sweep but no luck.
Anastasio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gambini is keeping the position for now.
Anastasio advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gambini, who protects the arm well.
Gambini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anastasio's best efforts.
Gambini looking for submissions off his back.
Anastasio wants to pass to mount but Gambini is defending the position.
Anastasio perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gambini gets full guard.
Anastasio drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gambini manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anastasio has Gambini in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anastasio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Anastasio 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.
Anastasio gets the takedown into side control.
Anastasio throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Anastasio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gambini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anastasio advances to mount.
BOOM! Anastasio connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Anastasio is working for a guillotine from mount but Gambini frees his head quite easily.
Anastasio has hold of Gambini's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gambini manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anastasio wants to finish this one by submission but Gambini is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anastasio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambini working to try and regain half guard.
Gambini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anastasio with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gambini gets back to half guard.
Anastasio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gambini pushes Anastasio off looking to stand but Anastasio dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gambini is just riding it out for now. Anastasio eventually gives up the hold.
Anastasio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gambini sees it coming and defends easily.
Anastasio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gambini is looking for a sweep. Anastasio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anastasio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anastasio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gambini really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anastasio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambini tries to roll over but Anastasio keeps him under control.
Anastasio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gambini is just riding it out for now. Anastasio eventually gives up the hold.
Gambini pushes Anastasio off looking to stand but Anastasio dives back in and keeps control.
Anastasio is looking for a kimura but Gambini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anastasio to get the leverage.
Anastasio is working for a submission of some sort.
Anastasio is trying to work for a kimura but Gambini is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambini is controlling Anastasio's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Anastasio seems to be working for a kimura but Gambini defends the submission attempt.
Anastasio tries to pass to full mount but Gambini defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gambini pushes Anastasio off looking to stand but Anastasio dives back in and keeps control.
Anastasio is looking for a kimura here.
Gambini is trying to maintain the position but Anastasio is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Anastasio dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gambini looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anastasio delivers a nice body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anastasio.
Anastasio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anastasio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anastasio is trying to work for a kimura but Gambini is defending well.
Anastasio is looking to take a break and control but Gambini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambini is defending against the submission attempts here by Anastasio.
Anastasio with the ground and pound but Gambini uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gambini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gambini wants to sweep but no luck.
Anastasio passes Gambini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gambini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anastasio.
Anastasio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gambini has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio is working for a kimura but Gambini is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anastasio is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gambini!
Anastasio looking for a guillotine from mount but Gambini is having none of it.
Gambini is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Anastasio goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gambini is on top in guard.
Anastasio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trey Anastasio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambini wants to control from the top but Anastasio keeps moving.
Anastasio working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gambini has passed into half guard!
Anastasio wants to control but Gambini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anastasio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anastasio is not content to let Gambini control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gambini wants to free his trapped foot but Anastasio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anastasio actively working from the bottom here.
Anastasio gets back to full guard.
Gambini lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gambini trying to control but Anastasio is working from the bottom.
Frankie Gambini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trey Anastasio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anastasio wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Anastasio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anastasio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Anastasio!
Trey Anastasio opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Albert Anastasia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudio Marchisio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anastasia comes to the cage accompanied by hellrazor. Marchisio is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Invincible. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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22
148 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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25
154 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Albert Anastasia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Claudio Marchisio!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anastasia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marchisio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anastasia counters with a right hand to the body.
Anastasia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anastasia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Marchisio!
Anastasia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marchisio hang on?
Anastasia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marchisio tries to hold on but Anastasia pushes him away.
Anastasia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Anastasia connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anastasia content just to control the position here.
Marchisio is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchisio wants to hold on but Anastasia pushes him away.
Anastasia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anastasia prevents Marchisio from getting the reversal.
Marchisio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anastasia controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchisio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marchisio tries to reverse the position but Anastasia maintains control.
Anastasia landing punches.
Anastasia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marchisio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Anastasia lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anastasia controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marchisio is working to get back to half guard.
Anastasia raining down hammerfists from mount.
Anastasia looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Anastasia controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anastasia with good strikes from the mount here!
Marchisio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anastasia looking to finish Marchisio with some ground and pound. This is bad for Marchisio!
Marchisio wants to control but Anastasia is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marchisio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Anastasia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anastasia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anastasia wants it to stay on the feet.
Anastasia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anastasia throws a hook but Marchisio blocks it.
Marchisio shoots in for a takedown but Anastasia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anastasia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anastasia throws a head kick that misses.
Anastasia misses with a shot to the body
and Marchisio counters with a single leg into guard. Anastasia didn't expect that.
Anastasia is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Marchisio has Anastasia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anastasia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Albert Anastasia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Claudio Marchisio.
Anastasia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anastasia has a couple of punches blocked by Marchisio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anastasia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anastasia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anastasia lands a left hand.
Marchisio jumps guard but Anastasia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Anastasia.
Marchisio looking to stall.
A shot in the inside from Anastasia.
Marchisio is trying to drag Anastasia to the mat but Anastasia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marchisio is breathing heavily.
Anastasia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anastasia misses with a punch on the inside.
Marchisio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anastasia.
Marchisio is trying to maintain a safe position but Anastasia gets an underhook and turns Marchisio into the cage.
Marchisio blocking some punches.
Anastasia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anastasia scores with a shoulder strike.
Marchisio prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchisio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anastasia.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anastasia.
Marchisio has Anastasia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anastasia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anastasia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anastasia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anastasia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anastasia misses with some punches.
Marchisio blocking some punches.
Marchisio is trying to force a seperation but Anastasia has the dominant position.
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!
Anastasia can't get the takedown.
Anastasia working aggressively here.
Marchisio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marchisio lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anastasia has one foot on Marchisio's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anastasia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anastasia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marchisio was covering up waiting for the punch and Anastasia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Marchisio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marchisio wants to sweep here but Anastasia controlling him for the moment.
Anastasia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anastasia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Albert Anastasia wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Anastasia lands a left and a right that send Marchisio crashing to the mat, dazed. Anastasia thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Marchisio is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anastasia lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Marchisio head around and knocks him out cold! Anastasia hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Anastasia!
Albert Anastasia is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Albert Anastasia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clay Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krokodil Zelenij (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkinson comes to the cage accompanied by Overkill. Zelenij has chosen Eminem - Evil Deeds as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Clay Wilkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krokodil Zelenij!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zelenij showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilkinson.
Zelenij shoots in and drives through. Wilkinson sprawls well.
Zelenij scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilkinson should have avoided that one.
Wilkinson throws a jab when Zelenij was well out of range.
Wilkinson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zelenij.
Zelenij will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zelenij fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clay Wilkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krokodil Zelenij.
Wilkinson throws the kick towards the body but Zelenij avoids it.
Wilkinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clay Wilkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zelenij moves out of range as Wilkinson throws a body kick.
Wilkinson lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Zelenij.
Zelenij drives through and clinches with Wilkinson against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Zelenij's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelenij is trying to pull guard but Wilkinson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zelenij can't break the clinch.
Zelenij is trying to pull guard but Wilkinson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wilkinson landing knees to the head.
Wilkinson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zelenij missing with knees to the body.
Zelenij dodges an elbow strike from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson misses with some punches.
Wilkinson tries to land a knee to the head but Zelenij blocks with his arms.
Zelenij avoiding damage as Wilkinson throws knees to the body.
Zelenij can't get the takedown.
Zelenij jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wilkinson walks away with a smile on his face. Zelenij gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zelenij takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wilkinson clinches up against the cage.
Wilkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilkinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Zelenij avoids the damage to the body.
Zelenij on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zelenij jumps guard but Wilkinson stands there with Zelenij around his waist. Zelenij gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Wilkinson on the inside.
Zelenij tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilkinson avoids the damage to the body.
Wilkinson trying to land knees to the body.
Zelenij goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilkinson prevents it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zelenij scores a nice knee to the body.
Zelenij fails to pull guard.
Zelenij on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilkinson trying to land knees to the body.
Zelenij ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zelenij no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wilkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zelenij is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilkinson passes into half guard.
Wilkinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zelenij actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson is trying to control. Zelenij wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zelenij trying to hold on to Wilkinson's head to control him but Wilkinson postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wilkinson wants to pass to mount but Zelenij is defending the position.
Zelenij is trying to maintain the position but Wilkinson is very close to passing his half guard.
Wilkinson prevents Zelenij from improving his position.
Wilkinson throwing shots but Zelenij is blocking nicely.
Wilkinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zelenij is just riding it out for now. Wilkinson eventually gives up the hold.
Zelenij is defending against the submission attempts here by Wilkinson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zelenij is not content to let Wilkinson control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilkinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Wilkinson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wilkinson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zelenij. That did some damage!
Wilkinson tries to keep at a distance but Zelenij has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zelenij wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilkinson misses with a knee to the head.
Wilkinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wilkinson throws an elbow but misses.
Zelenij has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilkinson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zelenij is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zelenij is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilkinson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Clay Wilkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krokodil Zelenij.
Wilkinson misses with an elbow strike.
Krokodil Zelenij seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wilkinson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wilkinson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zelenij is defending well for now.
Zelenij drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zelenij is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zelenij is breathing heavily.
Wilkinson wants to control from the top but Zelenij keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zelenij is keeping the position for now.
Wilkinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zelenij working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilkinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilkinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zelenij is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilkinson drops back looking for a leg! Zelenij is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zelenij manages to kick Wilkinson off! Wilkinson jumps back into Zelenij's guard.
Zelenij is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wilkinson looking to pass the guard.
Wilkinson wants to control from the top but Zelenij keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson looking to pass the guard.
Wilkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zelenij is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilkinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilkinson trying to control but Zelenij is working from the bottom.
Zelenij has his foot on Wilkinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilkinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Zelenij working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilkinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilkinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkinson wants to pass the guard but Zelenij is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelenij is looking for a triangle here but Wilkinson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wilkinson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wilkinson wants to control but Zelenij is keeping him busy.
Zelenij struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelenij is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zelenij is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zelenij wants to control but Wilkinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zelenij won't allow Wilkinson to pass to mount.
Wilkinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zelenij looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wilkinson seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilkinson wants to control but Zelenij is keeping him busy.
Zelenij moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Wilkinson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zelenij avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilkinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilkinson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zelenij is out of range and Wilkinson settles back down.
Wilkinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilkinson throws a big shot that misses.
Zelenij shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilkinson sprawls well. He's pushed Zelenij's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wilkinson moves into range and clinches up with Zelenij.
Wilkinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Zelenij avoids the damage to the body.
Zelenij managing to block the knees to the body from Wilkinson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson lands with a left to the head.
Wilkinson managing to block the knees to the body from Zelenij.
Wilkinson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wilkinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zelenij takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zelenij takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilkinson working Zelenij over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelenij tries to pull guard but Wilkinson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wilkinson.
Zelenij tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilkinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clay Wilkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krokodil Zelenij.
Zelenij takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zelenij.
Wilkinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zelenij avoids it.
Wilkinson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zelenij is defending well for now.
Wilkinson lands an elbow inside that Zelenij shrugs off.
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!
Wilkinson managing to block the knees to the body from Zelenij.
Zelenij managing to block the knees to the body from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Zelenij controls his hands.
Wilkinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zelenij's elbow.
Zelenij has hold of one of Wilkinson's legs. Wilkinson is fighting the takedown attempt but Zelenij gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wilkinson keeping full guard, as Zelenij tries to pass.
Wilkinson is trying to control the position but Zelenij postures up.
Zelenij passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelenij trying to mount his opponent but Wilkinson defends it.
Wilkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilkinson is trying to control but can't.
Wilkinson looking for submissions off his back.
Zelenij thows a huge punch but Wilkinson dodges it nicely.
Wilkinson actively working from the bottom here.
Wilkinson looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelenij wants to take a breather but Wilkinson is having none of it.
Zelenij passes to side control.
Wilkinson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Zelenij wants to control but Wilkinson is keeping him busy.
Zelenij working away.
Wilkinson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Zelenij presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Wilkinson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelenij trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zelenij looking for the RNC.
Wilkinson trying to control the position but Zelenij manages to sink in the hooks.
Wilkinson controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
I really don't envy Wilkinson right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zelenij keeps control of the position easily here as Wilkinson tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Wilkinson clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wilkinson throws a series of punches but Zelenij avoids them all with ease.
Zelenij dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilkinson clinches.
Wilkinson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zelenij in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wilkinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zelenij on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilkinson managing to block the knees to the body from Zelenij.
Wilkinson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zelenij.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wilkinson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkinson working Zelenij over with knees to the body.
Wilkinson trying to land knees to the body.
Zelenij is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zelenij goes for a takedown attempt but Wilkinson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zelenij slips a jab and a cross from Wilkinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson pushes Zelenij away with a front kick.
Wilkinson moves into the clinch.
Wilkinson gets underhooks to prevent Zelenij's takedown attempt.
Wilkinson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wilkinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Zelenij avoids the damage to the body.
Zelenij misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zelenij avoids it.
Zelenij takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wilkinson pushes Zelenij back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wilkinson crunches a lovely knee into Zelenij's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zelenij takes a shot to the head.
Zelenij is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilkinson is defending well for now.
Wilkinson lands a damaging elbow.
Wilkinson is working Zelenij over against the cage.
Wilkinson lands a knee to the body.
Wilkinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wilkinson obliges.
Wilkinson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wilkinson working Zelenij over with knees to the body.
Zelenij avoiding damage as Wilkinson throws knees to the body.
Wilkinson lands a good knee to the midsection. Zelenij won't want to take too many of those.
Zelenij fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Clay Wilkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krokodil Zelenij.
Wilkinson trying to land knees to the body.
Zelenij looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilkinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wilkinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zelenij blocks it with crossed arms.
Wilkinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zelenij.
Wilkinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zelenij missing with knees to the body.
Zelenij jumps guard but Wilkinson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wilkinson prevents the takedown attempt.
Zelenij decides to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zelenij swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilkinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zelenij has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilkinson has managed to get both his arms back between Zelenij's legs - danger averted.
Wilkinson wants to pass the guard but Zelenij is keeping the position.
Zelenij throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wilkinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zelenij is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilkinson is aware though and is defending well.
Wilkinson wants to pass the guard but Zelenij is keeping the position.
Zelenij has an active guard here but Wilkinson has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelenij is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilkinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilkinson's back!
Wilkinson wants to escape the position.
Wilkinson is in a bad position with Zelenij working for a choke. Wilkinson manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Wilkinson looking to pass the guard.
Zelenij is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zelenij is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Wilkinson had his way with Krokodil Zelenij in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wilkinson gets caught flat footed, as Zelenij shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wilkinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilkinson is looking for a triangle but Zelenij pushes his legs off easily.
Zelenijis looking to pass into half guard but Wilkinson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wilkinson is in guard.
Wilkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zelenij swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilkinson is working hard here to advance position.
Zelenij has his feet on Wilkinson's thighs here. He's pushed Wilkinson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wilkinson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Krokodil Zelenij!
Krokodil Zelenij took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, {xXx} iFight Nutrition + Launder for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cray Willams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cray Willams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Hollywood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cray Willams!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willams staying out of range there.
Hollywood misses with a low kick.
Hollywood misses with a hook
and Willams counters with a two punch combo.
Hollywood swings away with a body shot that misses
and Willams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hollywood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hollywood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Willams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hollywood swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Willams counter with a right hand.
Hollywood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Willamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from Hollywood misses.
Willams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hollywood.
Willams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hollywood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Willams scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Hollywood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hollywood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Willams.
Hollywood throws a body punch but Willams moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood looks to score with a jab to the body but Willams is just out of range.
Willams shoots in but no luck this time.
Hollywood misses with a low kick.
James Hollywood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollywood misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Willams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hollywood under the eye.
James Hollywood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Willams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hollywood.
Willams misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Willams as he checks the leg kick.
Willams misses with a series of wild punches.
Willams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood connects with the punch.
Hollywood takes a swing at Willams's ribcage but misses.
Hollywood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hollywood swings for the body but Willams moves out of range.
A low kick from Hollywood is predictable there
and Willams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hollywood won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollywood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Willams decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hollywood to his feet.
Hollywood lands a really nice looking cross but Willams seems unphased.
A bone on bone clash there as Willams blocks the leg kick.
Hollywood jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Hollywood.
Hollywood misses with a leg kick
enabling Willams to counter with a crisp jab.
Willams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hollywood tries to avoid it but Willams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hollywood to the ground. Hollywood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hollywood lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Willams has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Willams and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hollywood throws a sloppy body shot
and Willams counters with a nice leg kick.
Willams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hollywood.
Hollywood avoids the head kick by Willams.
Hollywood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Willams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hollywood moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hollywood motions for Willams to come forward. Hollywood throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hollywood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Hollywood misses
and Willams counters with an outside leg kick.
Hollywood throws a lazy uppercut
and Willams counters with a one-two to the body.
Hollywood thows a leg kick but Willams checks it
and Willams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hollywood's knee momentarily.
Hollywood looks to score with a jab to the body but Willams is just out of range.
Hollywood is looking to chop away at Willams's legs.
Hollywood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Willams.
Hollywood misses with a wild body shot.
Willams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hollywood.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Willams shoots in for a double leg but Hollywood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James Hollywood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cray Willams.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hollywood.
Hollywood just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hollywood dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Willams checks the leg kick.
Hollywood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hollywood misses with a body shot.
Willams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hollywood throws a poor cross that misses
and Willams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hollywood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollywood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hollywood misses with a lunging right hand
and Willams counters with a left and a right that stings Hollywood.
Hollywood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Willams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab by Hollywood.
Hollywood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollywood lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood jabs at Willams's body.
Hollywood throws a jab but it's blocked by Willams.
Hollywood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hollywood looks to land a left hand but Willams moved out of range nicely.
Hollywood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Willams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Willams.
Hollywood looks to score with a jab to the body but Willams is just out of range.
Hollywood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hollywood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hollywood wants it to stay on the feet.
Hollywood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hollywood connects with a leg kick. Willams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hollywood connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willams moves away from the strike by Hollywood.
Willams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hollywood circles away.
James Hollywood is winning the standup battle so far.
Willams tries for a takedown but Hollywood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James Hollywood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cray Willams.
Hollywood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollywood connects with the punch.
Hollywood misses with a hook.
Hollywood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hollywood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Willams is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Hollywood.
Hollywood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Willams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hollywood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Willams moves away.
Hollywood misses the body punch
and Willams counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hollywood's guard now.
Willams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Hollywood coming out on top.
Hollywood misses with a wild body shot.
Hollywood punishes Willams's body with a nice straight punch.
Willams tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood misses the body punch
and Willams counters with a series of strikes. Hollywood will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hollywood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Willams.
Hollywood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hollywood throws a body punch but Willams moves out of range.
Hollywood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hollywood jabs at Willams's body.
Hollywood is looking to score with low kicks.
Hollywood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Willams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Willams slips a straight right by Hollywood.
Hollywood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Willams can do to turn this around?
Hollywood throws a lazy right hand but Willams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hollywood misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hollywood dominated that second round.
That's time! Hollywood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hollywood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willams was well out of range. Poor timing from Hollywood.
Hollywood thows a leg kick but Willams checks it
so Willams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Willams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hollywood swings for the body but Willams moves out of range.
Hollywood throws a leg kick
and Willams counters with a three punch combo that has Hollywood backing up. Hollywood nods at Willams to acknowledge the strikes.
Hollywood punishes Willams's body with a nice straight punch.
Hollywood connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Willams.
Hollywood throws a leg kick
and Willams counters with an outside leg kick.
Hollywood connects with a solid leg kick.
Willams lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hollywood takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood scores with a decent looking hook.
Hollywood throws out a leg kick but Willams moves out of range and Hollywood only half commits.
Hollywood throws a hook but Willams avoids it easily.
A low kick from Hollywood is predictable there
and Willams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hollywood's guard.
Willams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hollywood's guard.
Willams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hollywood, up you get!
Willams avoids the body shot from Hollywood.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollywood lands with a cross.
Hollywood misses with an uppercut. Willams saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willams checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hollywood throws a big shot that misses.
Hollywood throws out a leg kick but Willams moves out of range and Hollywood only half commits.
Hollywood shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Willams shoots in and gets a takedown into Hollywood's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hollywood has a closed guard, preventing Willams from standing up.
Willams wants to stand and escape but instead Hollywood has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cray Willams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Willams pushes Hollywood off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Hollywood there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Willams checks a low kick from Hollywood.
Willams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hollywood's sensitive parts.
Hollywood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Willams manages to avoid it.
Hollywood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Willams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Willams plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood throws out a leg kick but Willams moves out of range and Hollywood only half commits.
Hollywood lands a body shot.
Willams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hollywood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Willams doesn't seem bothered though.
Hollywood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollywood throws a leg kick that misses.
Hollywood scores with a sloppy right hand. Willams should have avoided that one.
Willams shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hollywood trying to control here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Willams gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Cray Willams just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hollywood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hollywood misses with a looping left.
Hollywood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Willams's sensitive parts.
Hollywood misses with a right hand
and Willams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Hollywood. Beautiful body shot.
Hollywood looks to throw the jab but Willams is out of range.
Hollywood connects with a right hand. Willams shakes it off.
Willams misses with a double jab.
Hollywood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Willams is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hollywood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Willams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Willams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hollywood can't do much from the bottom here.
Hollywood tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Willams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hollywood is trying to get back to his feet.
Willams decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A shot to the body from Hollywood misses
so Willams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollywood is trying to keep Willams in close.
Willams stands up and waves to Hollywood to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood misses with a hook
and Willams counters with a good low kick that Hollywood was not able to check.
Hollywood looks to score with a jab to the body but Willams is just out of range.
Willams lands a leg kick that knocks Hollywood off balance momentarily.
Willams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hollywood.
Hollywood thows a leg kick but Willams checks it
and Willams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hollywood swings widly with a right hand
and Willams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hollywood throws a big shot that misses.
Willams ducks under a wild hook from Hollywood.
A jab from Hollywood does it's job there.
Willams scores with a hook to the body. Hollywood takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hollywood.
Hollywood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Willams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hollywood.
Hollywood misses with a low kick.
Hollywood scores with a body shot.
Hollywood swings for the body but Willams moves out of range.
Hollywood stuffs the takedown.
Hollywood throws a looping overhand right but Willams ducks down to avoid it.
Willams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hollywood misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Hollywood misses
and Willams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hollywood thows a leg kick but Willams checks it
and Willams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hollywood throws an overhand right that lands on Willams's shoulder, as Willams tries to avoid the shot.
Willams needs to keep his hands up - Hollywood had a free shot at his head there.
Willams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A low kick from Hollywood is predictable there
and Willams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Willams.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willams wants to stand but Hollywood is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Cray Willams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Hollywood.
Willams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hollywood.
Willams gets a double leg takedown into Hollywood's guard.
Hollywood is working an open guard so Willams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hollywood lands with a good body shot.
Hollywood connects with a body shot.
Hollywood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Willams.
Hollywood scores with a body shot.
Hollywood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Willams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hollywood misses with a low kick.
Willams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Willams is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood punishes Willams's body with a nice straight punch.
Hollywood looks to land a right hand but Willams moved out of range.
Hollywood misses with a hook
and Willams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Willams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Willams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Willams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hollywood. Hollywood obviously looking to wear him down.
A left lands for Hollywood.
Willams throws a big shot that misses.
Hollywood connects with a nice looking jab.
Hollywood scores with the left hand. Willams knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Willams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Hollywood throws a low kick but it's checked well by Willams.
Hollywood throws a poor cross that misses
and Willams counters with a head kick. That will keep Hollywood thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hollywood lands a nice shot to the body.
Hollywood throws a hook to the side of Willams's head but Willams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollywood feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Willams's calf.
Hollywood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hollywood scores with a jab to the body.
Hollywood changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hollywood throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, jab by Hollywood - just one landing.
Hollywood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Willams is out of range.
Hollywood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hollywood misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Hollywood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hollywood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Willams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hollywood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Willams momentarily.
Hollywood connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood misses with a body shot.
Hollywood throws a looping overhand right but Willams ducks down to avoid it.
Willams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hollywood.
An inside leg kick from Hollywood misses.
Willams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Willams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollywood misses with an uppercut.
Hollywood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hollywood throws a leg kick that is checked
and Willams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hollywood misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Hollywood showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hollywood 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 John Roberts scores the fight 49:47
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hollywood!
James Hollywood is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath James Hollywood thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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