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EMMA 9: Cack vs. Leonidas PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tito Tutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sterling Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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162 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tito Tutter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sterling Contreras!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contreras looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tutter!
Contreras goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tutter turns into him and now he's in Contreras's guard.
Tutter throwing strikes from guard but Contreras blocks nicely.
Contreras keeping moving, preventing Tutter from controlling successfully.
Tutter 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.
Tutter wants to pass the guard but Contreras is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Contreras throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Contreras is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tutter drops back looking for a leg! Contreras is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Contreras manages to kick Tutter off! Tutter jumps back into Contreras's guard.
Tutter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tutter feints and as Contreras raises his hands in defense, Tutter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tutter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Contreras swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Contreras working a defensive guard here.
Tutter wants to pass the guard but Contreras is keeping the position.
Contreras is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Contreras throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tutter trying to control but Contreras is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Contreras can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tutter throwing strikes from guard but Contreras blocks nicely.
Contreras had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tutter defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tutter moves into the clinch.
Contreras jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tutter walks away with a smile on his face. Contreras gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tutter misses with a takedown attempt
so Contreras counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tutter is breathing heavily.
Contreras pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tutter is keeping the position for now.
Contreras trying to control but Tutter is working from the bottom.
Contreras postures up.
Contreras must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Contreras pushes down on Tutter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Contreras is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tutter sees it coming and defends easily.
Contreras wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tutter keeps working.
Contreras content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras seems to be looking for submissions.
Contreras is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tutter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tutter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tutter trying to control the position.
Tutter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tutter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Contreras 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Contreras drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Contreras jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Contreras postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tutter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Contreras, into his guard.
Tutter looking to pass the guard.
Tutter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Contreras throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Contreras dominated that round.
That's time! Tutter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tutter has his takedown stuffed
and Contreras counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tutter!
Tutter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Contreras is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tutter can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tutter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tutter wants to control from the top but Contreras keeps moving.
Contreras has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tutter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tutter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tutter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tutter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Contreras has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tutter has passed into side control.
Tutter trying to control the action but Contreras is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tutter wants to control but Contreras is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Contreras is trying to buck Tutter off.
Tutter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Contreras pushes Tutter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tutter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Contreras feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Contreras avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Contreras won't allow Tutter to sweep him here.
Tutter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Contreras drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tutter dives on top into guard.
Tutter forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Contreras defending well though.
Tutter wants to control but Contreras is keeping him busy.
Tutter is looking to advance position but Contreras won't allow it.
Contreras looking for submissions off his back.
Contreras is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tutter pulls his head out easily.
Sterling Contreras has got the better of the ground game so far.
Contreras makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Contreras.
Contreras not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tutter tries to free his leg and advance position but Contreras is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tutter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Contreras wants to control from the top but Tutter keeps moving.
Contreras avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tutter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Contreras is stalling in the full guard.
Tutter working for a triangle but Contreras defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Contreras showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Contreras closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tutter did well to prevent Contreras getting side control.
Tutter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Contreras is working away from the top position though.
Contreras is trying to work for a kimura but Tutter is defending well.
Contreras not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tutter is looking to control Contreras's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tutter avoid being mounted?
Tutter punching from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Contreras throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Contreras throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Contreras.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tutter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Contreras looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Contreras tries to bench press Tutter off him but Tutter keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tutter controlling the position.
Contreras tries to buck Tutter off but Tutter is having none of it.
Contreras sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Contreras makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Contreras.
Tutter drops back looking for a leg! Contreras is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Contreras manages to kick Tutter off! Tutter jumps back into Contreras's guard.
Contreras is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras looking for a guillotine here but Tutter defends easily.
Tutter content to stall in guard here.
Contreras looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Contreras is looking for a triangle but Tutter pushes his legs off easily.
Tutter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Contreras's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras actively working from the bottom here.
Contreras is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tutter trying to control from half guard but Contreras is working away.
Tutter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Contreras has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tutter is looking to take a break and control but Contreras is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Contreras drives through and clinches with Tutter against the cage.
Tutter jumps guard but Contreras stands there with Tutter around his waist. Tutter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Contreras is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tutter can't fight it off and eventually Contreras manages to take the fight to the floor. Tutter looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Contreras stops Tutter from standing up.
Contreras stands and steps away. Tutter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tutter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Contreras counters with a single leg into guard. Tutter didn't expect that.
Tutter controls Contreras momentarily but Contreras frees himself.
Contreras being controlled here momentarily.
Tutter looking to control.
Sterling Contreras is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Contreras 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.
Tito Tutter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tutter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sterling Contreras comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Contreras has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sterling Contreras!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Nobody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Olympus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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160 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, James Nobody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Apollo Olympus!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nobody tries to clinch but Olympus moves out of range.
Olympus scores with a takedown into Nobody's guard.
Nobody striking off his back but it's not causing Olympus any problems.
Olympus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olympus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Olympus stops Nobody from standing up.
Olympus drops back looking for a leg! Nobody is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nobody manages to kick Olympus off! Olympus jumps back into Nobody's guard.
Olympus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nobody is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Olympus, into his guard.
Nobody trying to control the position from guard on top but Olympus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobody missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nobody thows a big elbow that misses.
Olympus keeping moving, preventing Nobody from controlling successfully.
Olympus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nobody is aware though and is defending well.
Olympus has his foot on Nobody's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nobody works his way back into a safe position though.
Nobody is breathing heavily.
Olympus wants to stand and escape but Nobody is having none of it.
Olympus pushes Nobody off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nobody misses with a takedown attempt
and Olympus counters with a shoot takedown. Nobody fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olympus slips nicely into half guard.
Olympus is looking for a kimura but Nobody is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Olympus to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olympus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Olympus seems to be looking for submissions.
Nobody makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nobody.
Olympus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Olympus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Olympus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Olympus 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.
Olympus stopping the sweep attempt from Nobody.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olympus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Olympus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Olympus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nobody looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olympus is one step ahead there.
Olympus slips nicely into half guard.
Olympus is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olympus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nobody sees it coming and defends easily.
Olympus is working for a submission of some sort.
Nobody could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Olympus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olympus is working for a kimura but Nobody is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Olympus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Olympus misses with a takedown attempt
and Nobody counters with a big head kick but Olympus shrugs it off.
Olympus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Apollo Olympus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Olympus drops back looking for a leg! Nobody is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nobody manages to kick Olympus off! Olympus jumps back into Nobody's guard.
Olympus postures up.
Nobody wants to stand but Olympus is controlling the position.
Olympus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nobody dives on top into guard.
Nobody trying to control but Olympus is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olympus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nobody is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olympus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nobody defends it easily.
Olympus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nobody is one step ahead there.
Nobody wants to stand but Olympus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nobody is sitting in close to Olympus's body. Olympus has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nobody is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nobody is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Olympus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Apollo Olympus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Castellaneta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Kong told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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165 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Good kicks
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Castellaneta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Kong!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castellaneta dodges the punch combination from Kong.
Kong looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Castellaneta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kong blocks a head kick by Castellaneta.
Kong fails to land with a series of punches.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Kong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castellaneta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castellaneta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Kong moves away from the strike by Castellaneta.
Castellaneta throws a head kick that misses.
Kong throws a head kick that misses.
Kong lands a high kick!
Kong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A slow jab from Castellaneta misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellaneta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kong can pounce on him.
Castellaneta throws a nice looking combination but Kong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kong avoids the head kick by Castellaneta.
Castellaneta throws a sloppy head kick and Kong moves out of range easily.
Kong misses with a double jab
so Castellaneta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castellaneta trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Castellaneta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Castellaneta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Castellaneta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Castellaneta cracks Kong with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Castellaneta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castellaneta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Castellaneta keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kong's head.
Castellaneta drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Castellaneta seems to have locked his on tight now - Kong screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Castellaneta, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Daniel Castellaneta!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mabishiro Sakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mabishiro Sakamoto looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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161 lbs
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160 lbs
1 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Robson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mabishiro Sakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sakamoto. Sakamoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Robson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Robson rushes Sakamoto and presses him up against the cage.
Robson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Robson crunches a lovely knee into Sakamoto's ribcage.
Sakamoto takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Mabishiro Sakamoto has been cut.
Robson landing knees to the head.
Sakamoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sakamoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robson lands a left hand.
Robson lands a nice knee to the body.
Sakamoto looks gassed!
Robson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakamoto's face.
Robson lands a nice knee to the body.
Robson connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Robson.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sakamoto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stalling in the clinch from Robson.
Robson landing knees to the body.
Sakamoto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Robson scores with a knee to the head.
Robson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sakamoto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Robson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakamoto's face.
Sakamoto is rocked!
Robson working Sakamoto over with knees to the body.
Robson controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson scores with a knee to the head.
Robson lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakamoto won't want to take too many of those.
Robson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Robson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Robson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Robson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Robson lands a shoulder strike.
Robson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Robson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sakamoto trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Robson taking a breather.
Robson landing knees to the head.
Robson stalling in the clinch.
Sakamoto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robson smiles and moves away.
Sam Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mabishiro Sakamoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robson has Sakamoto pressed against the cage, preventing Sakamoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto being controlled against the cage.
Robson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Robson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakamoto's face.
A nice left hand lands by Robson.
Robson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Robson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sakamoto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Robson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Robson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson scores with a knee to the head.
Robson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sakamotos head.
A bit of stalling here from Robson.
Robson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Robson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Robson throws an elbow but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Robson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knees to the body from Robson.
Robson crunches a lovely knee into Sakamoto's ribcage.
Robson letting Sakamoto take a breather here.
Robson working Sakamoto over with knees to the body.
Sakamoto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Robson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sakamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
Robson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sakamoto is trying to maintain a safe position but Robson gets an underhook and turns Sakamoto into the cage.
Robson effectively controlling the action here.
Robson lands a knee to the head.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sakamoto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Robson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Robson landing knees to the body.
Robson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Robson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Robson lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakamoto won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Robson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Robson scores with a knee to the head.
Sakamoto is looking to control Robson's arms but Robson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sakamoto has his back to the cage.
Robson landing knees to the head.
Robson working Sakamoto over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Robson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mabishiro Sakamoto's cut.
That's time! Robson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Robson blocks a head kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto looks to clinch
and Robson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sakamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakamoto's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Robson.
Sakamoto tries to score a body lock takedown but Robson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Robson taking a breather.
Robson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakamoto's face.
Robson connects with a knee to the head.
Robson presses Sakamoto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sakamoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robson slowing the pace effectively.
Robson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sakamoto backwards.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sakamoto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Robson working Sakamoto over with knees to the body.
Robson landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robson lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakamoto won't want to take too many of those.
Robson crunches a lovely knee into Sakamoto's ribcage.
Sakamoto takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Robson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Robson lands a knee to the head.
Sakamoto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Robson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakamoto's face.
Robson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sakamoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Robson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sam Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mabishiro Sakamoto.
Robson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakamoto's face.
Sakamoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robson is defending well for now.
Robson lands a nice knee to the body.
Robson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Robson with a knee to the head.
Sakamoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Robson.
Sakamoto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sakamoto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Robson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Robson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sakamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Robson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Robson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sakamoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robson has him pressed against the cage.
Robson crunches a lovely knee into Sakamoto's ribcage.
Sakamoto is trying to maintain a safe position but Robson gets an underhook and turns Sakamoto into the cage.
Robson is pressed up against the cage. Sakamoto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Robson down to the mat. Robson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sakamoto circles away from the clinch attempt
so Sakamoto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Robson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Robson has wrist control.
Robson pulls Sakamoto in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Robson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Robson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sakamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Robson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Robson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mabishiro Sakamoto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Robson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sakamoto tries for a takedown but Robson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sakamoto drops his hands momentarily and Robson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Robson clinches up against the cage.
Robson stalling in the clinch.
Robson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Robson scores with a knee to the head.
Robson has Sakamoto pushed against the cage.
Robson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sakamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robson lands an elbow inside.
Robson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sakamoto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Robson landing knees to the body.
Robson slowing the pace effectively.
Robson lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Robson lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakamoto won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Robson.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Robson lands with a right to the head.
Robson stalling against the cage.
Robson stops a takedown attempt from Sakamoto.
Sam Robson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Robson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Robson is pushing Sakamoto up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sakamoto tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Sakamoto back against the cage.
Robson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakamoto's face.
Sakamoto is trying to drag Robson to the mat but Robson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sam Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mabishiro Sakamoto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Robson with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto trying to control the position but instead, Robson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sakamoto into the cage.
Robson lands an elbow inside.
Robson landing knees to the head.
Sakamoto jumps guard but Robson stands there with Sakamoto around his waist. Sakamoto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Robson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sakamoto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Robson keeps control of Sakamoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Robson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sakamoto's defenses.
Sakamoto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robson taking a breather.
Robson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sam Robson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakamoto can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sakamoto looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sakamoto can't break the clinch.
Robson landing knees to the body.
Robson gets underhooks to prevent Sakamoto's takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robson.
Robson working Sakamoto over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Robson.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Robson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Robson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sakamoto up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Robson on the inside.
Sakamoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Robson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robson stalling the fight.
Robson lands a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Robson.
Robson keeps control of Sakamoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Robson is pushing Sakamoto up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mabishiro Sakamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakamoto's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Robson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Robson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and keith steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). steele has chosen "Can't Be Touched" as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Brandon Jacobs had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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264 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Jacobs!
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, keith steele!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
steele has a takedown stuffed.
Jacobs is looking to clinch.
Jacobs shoots and misses
and steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Brandon Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs shoots and misses
and steele counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jacobs won't be happy with that.
steele trying to control the position but Jacobs is working away.
Jacobs wants to control but steele postures up.
steele decides to stand back up. steele steps back and let's Jacobs get back to his feet.
Jacobs walks into a stiff left hand from steele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but steele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
steele cracks Jacobs with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from steele. Jacobs does a little dance to reset his feet.
steele fails with the takedown
and Jacobs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jacobs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
steele wants to improve his position but Jacobs is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Jacobs seems content to control.
Jacobs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
steele is trying to stand back up but Jacobs is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
steele trying to control here.
Jacobs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and steele defends it well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
steele shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jacobs counters with a single leg into guard. steele didn't expect that.
Jacobs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
steele pulls Jacobs in to control the position.
steele thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
steele is trying to keep Jacobs in close.
Jacobs 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.
steele throws a couple of heel strikes.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jacobs checks a low kick from steele.
steele misses with a takedown
and Jacobs counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in steele's guard now.
steele working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jacobs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jacobs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
steele looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs drops back looking for a leg! steele is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and steele manages to kick Jacobs off! Jacobs jumps back into steele's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but steele keeps moving.
Jacobs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
steele pushes Jacobs off and scrambles back to his feet.
steele fails with the takedown
and Jacobs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jacobs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but steele keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jacobs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
steele is looking to stand up but Jacobs isn't so interested in that idea.
steele preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
steele escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jacobs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jacobs looking to pass the guard.
Jacobs thows a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jacobs avoids the body shot from steele.
Jacobs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from steele.
steele gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jacobs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but keith steele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brandon Jacobs's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
steele gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jacobs counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in steele's guard now.
Jacobs drops back looking for a leg! steele is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and steele manages to kick Jacobs off! Jacobs jumps back into steele's guard.
steele is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jacobs landing with the ground and pound.
steele manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jacobs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jacobs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by steele.
Jacobs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has steele pinned against the cage. steele gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
steele shoots and misses
and Jacobs counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
steele manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jacobs's best efforts.
steele is breathing heavily.
Jacobs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed steele's head.
Brandon Jacobs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacobs is keen to just control but steele is a slippery customer.
steele is trying to stand.
Jacobs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, steele has managed to free his arm - good work.
steele tries to get to full guard but Jacobs has control of the leg.
steele is trying to stand.
Jacobs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
steele with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jacobs moves into the clinch.
Brandon Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of keith steele.
steele looking to stall.
Jacobs goes for a takedown in the clinch but steele prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
steele is working for takedown but Jacobs is calmly controlling the position for now.
steele gets through Jacobs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jacobs has steele pressed against the cage, preventing steele from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jacobs tries for a takedown but steele manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jacobs as steele tries to tie him up.
steele gets underhooks to prevent Jacobs's takedown attempt.
steele pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
steele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs wants a takedown but no success here.
Jacobs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but steele pulls him back up using the underhooks.
steele lands a shot to the body.
steele gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Jacobs stops a takedown attempt from steele.
steele lands an uppercut.
Jacobs stops a takedown attempt from steele.
steele gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jacobs regains guard.
Jacobs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jacobs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
steele postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
steele is pushing down on Jacobs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jacobs is fighting to maintain full guard but steele has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if steele is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jacobs 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.
It looks like steele is going to stand back up.
Jacobs is trying to control but can't.
Jacobs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of steele's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take steele's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs doesn't have the hooks in and steele manages to turn into his guard.
Jacobs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. steele is aware though and is defending well.
steele trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Jacobs is working an open guard so steele takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brandon Jacobs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brandon Jacobs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
steele scores a takedown into full mount!
Jacobs keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
steele looking to control but Jacobs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jacobs is desperately trying to improve his position but steele has a good base and remains in mount.
steele trying to control but Jacobs is having none of it.
steele prevents Jacobs from getting the reversal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs tries to hold on but steele pushes him away.
Jacobs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jacobs is squirming around, avoiding steele's attempts to control the action.
Jacobs is trying desperately to improve position.
steele can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jacobs is looking to escape.
Jacobs swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
steele controlling from the full mount.
Jacobs is squirming around, avoiding steele's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Despite being in the dominant position, keith steele just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
steele doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jacobs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in steele's guard.
Jacobs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jacobs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
steele trying to keep a closed guard but Jacobs is proving a slippery customer.
steele keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
steele wants to stand and escape but Jacobs is having none of it.
Jacobs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jacobs throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but steele keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
steele has his takedown stuffed
and Jacobs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jacobs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
steele looking for submissions off his back.
Jacobs prevents steele from improving his position.
Jacobs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jacobs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but steele does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
steele moves into full guard.
steele controls Jacobs momentarily but Jacobs frees himself.
steele looking for a guillotine here but Jacobs defends easily.
Jacobs trying to control but steele is working from the bottom.
Jacobs thows a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Jacobs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jacobs 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brandon Jacobs!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kami Iakopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ayman homayed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iakopa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ziggy Marley - Beach in Hawaii. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kami Iakopa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, ayman homayed!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iakopa misses with a two punch combination.
Iakopa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
homayed lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Kami Iakopa has been cut.
homayed closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Iakopa did well to prevent homayed getting side control.
homayed is keen to just control but Iakopa is a slippery customer.
homayed passes to full mount!
Iakopa working to try and regain half guard.
homayed stands up from mount. Strange move.
Iakopa falls off balance throwing a combination
and homayed counters with a series of strikes. Iakopa will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Iakopa finds it's target.
Iakopa throws a combination. homayed tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
homayed throws a head kick that misses.
Iakopa misses with a two punch combination.
Kami Iakopa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iakopa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Iakopa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
homayed tries to clinch up but Iakopa circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iakopa tries to bum rush homayed with a series of wild strikes but homayed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
homayed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iakopa counters with a stiff right hand.
homayed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iakopa pinned against the cage. Iakopa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
homayed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iakopa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but homayed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iakopa is breathing heavily.
Iakopa misses with a double jab
and homayed counters with a stiff right hand.
homayed closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
homayed tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Iakopa just stands there and leans against the cage.
homayed is looking to break free of the clinch but Iakopa has double underhooks.
Iakopa scores with a shoulder strike.
homayed dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
homayed manages to break the clinch.
homayed tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iakopa throws a left and a right that both miss
so homayed counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Iakopa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Iakopa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead homayed passes into side control.
homayed cracks Iakopa with a big right hand but Iakopa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
homayed stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
homayed is looking to clinch but Iakopa is avoiding it.
homayed drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
homayed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Iakopa has a closed guard, preventing homayed from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
homayed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
homayed advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on homayed's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Iakopa is looking to reverse the position.
homayed happy to just control the position for now.
homayed decides to stand back up.
Iakopa throws a series of punches but homayed moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
homayed has managed to clinch.
Iakopa misses with a punch on the inside.
homayed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
homayed forces Iakopa back against the cage and clinches.
homayed is looking to break free of the clinch but Iakopa has double underhooks.
homayed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
homayed fails with the takedown.
Kami Iakopa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ayman homayed.
Iakopa looks to land a combination. homayed sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
homayed fails in his attempt to clinch.
homayed scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
homayed decides to take the fight back to the feet.
homayed fails with the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - homayed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
homayed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ayman homayed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kami Iakopa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
homayed shoots in looking for a takedown. Iakopa tries to sprawl out of it but homayed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Iakopa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Iakopa throws a combination. homayed tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Iakopa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and homayed counters with a single leg into guard. Iakopa didn't expect that.
ayman homayed has got the better of the ground game so far.
homayed wants to control from the top but Iakopa keeps moving.
homayed is in close to Iakopa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
homayed stands and steps away. Iakopa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Iakopa swinging wildly here.
homayed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
homayed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
homayed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
homayed forces Iakopa back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
homayed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
homayed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
homayed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
homayed is trying to break the clinch but Iakopa has him pressed against the cage.
homayed tries to stall but Iakopa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
homayed manages to break the clinch.
Iakopa walks forward, straight into a front kick from homayed.
homayed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
homayed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Iakopa counters with a three punch combo that has homayed backing up. homayed nods at Iakopa to acknowledge the strikes.
Kami Iakopa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
homayed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Iakopa swivels and escapes.
Kami Iakopa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ayman homayed.
homayed changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Iakopa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
homayed decides to stand back up.
Iakopa swats away the attempt to clinch by homayed.
Iakopa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and homayed holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by homayed as Iakopa tries to tie him up.
homayed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
homayed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
homayed rushes Iakopa and presses him up against the cage.
Iakopa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Iakopa tries to pull guard but homayed won't allow it.
Iakopa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. homayed just stands there and leans against the cage.
homayed pressing his opponent against the cage.
Iakopa jumps guard and drags homayed to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
homayed won't allow Iakopa to sweep him here.
homayed decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Iakopa avoids a punch combination nicely.
homayed moves in looking to clinch but Iakopa pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
homayed shoots in but Iakopa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
homayed throws out a powerful jab.
Iakopa swings away with a body shot that misses
and homayed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iakopa leaves homayed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Iakopa tries to bum rush homayed with a series of wild strikes but homayed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
homayed shoots in looking for a takedown. Iakopa tries to sprawl out of it but homayed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Iakopa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
homayed tries to clinch up but Iakopa circles away and keeps his distance.
homayed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iakopa.
Iakopa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from homayed.
homayed fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Iakopa sprawls well initially but homayed persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Iakopa wants to get back to full guard.
homayed working Iakopa over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
homayed moves nicely into side control.
homayed working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Iakopa is looking for a sweep.
Iakopa is working hard here to advance position.
homayed gets to mount! Iakopa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
homayed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
homayed stands up from mount. Strange move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ayman homayed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kami Iakopa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Iakopa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iakopa throws a combination that misses
and homayed counters with a series of strikes. Iakopa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Iakopa.
homayed has closed the distance and engaged Iakopa in a clinch.
Iakopa has had enough of the clinch but homayed keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
homayed tries to circle away but Iakopa has him pinned against the cage.
Iakopa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maybe Iakopa would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
homayed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
homayed drags the fight down to the ground.
Iakopa stopping the sweep attempt from homayed.
homayed is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iakopa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
homayed looking for a sweep. Not yet homayed, not yet.
Iakopa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
homayed working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A clash of legs there as Iakopa blocks the low kick.
Iakopa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and homayed counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
homayed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
homayed seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
homayed stands up out of the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa slips a jab and a cross from homayed.
Iakopa swinging wildly here.
Iakopa stuffs the takedown.
homayed scores with a takedown into Iakopa's guard.
homayed wants to control from the top but Iakopa keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
homayed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
homayed trying to control but Iakopa is working from the bottom.
homayed decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Iakopa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
homayed misses with a series of wild punches.
homayed shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iakopa but Iakopa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
homayed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iakopa.
homayed shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iakopa defends it nicely.
Kami Iakopa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ayman homayed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Iakopa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and homayed counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by homayed.
homayed lands with a short shot to the head.
homayed holding his opponent close, against the cage.
homayed jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Iakopa walks away with a smile on his face. homayed gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kami Iakopa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
homayed tries to clinch there but Iakopa circles away.
Iakopa misses with a few strikes there.
Kami Iakopa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
homayed connects with a solid leg kick.
Iakopa takes a jab right on the kisser.
homayed is looking to clinch but Iakopa is avoiding it.
homayed throws out a powerful jab.
homayed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ayman homayed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
homayed lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
ayman homayed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well homayed has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ayman homayed!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Remose A (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remose A!
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, Connor Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A misses with the combination.
A misses with a series of wild punches.
A looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gordon has a takedown stuffed.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gordon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A taking a bit of punishment here - Gordon scoring with strikes.
Gordon in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... A is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Connor Gordon!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Bridges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dak Ishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bridges comes to the cage accompanied by Ludacris - Get Back. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ishii's choice of entrance music: Insane in the membrane by Cypress Hill. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Christopher Bridges !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dak Ishii!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishii tries to clinch up but Bridges circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid body kick from Ishii.
Ishii tries to clinch but Bridges moves out of range.
Ishii tries to clinch up.
Ishii tries to clinch up but Bridges circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ishii.
Bridges swings for the body but Ishii moves out of range.
Ishii looks to score with a jab to the body but Bridges is just out of range.
Ishii tries to clinch up but Bridges circles away and keeps his distance.
Bridges looks to throw the jab but Ishii is out of range.
Ishii moves in looking to clinch but Bridges pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishii throws a head kick that misses.
Ishii has managed to clinch.
Ishii creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bridges 's defenses.
It looks like Christopher Bridges has been cut.
Bridges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bridges scores with a nice right hand.
Ishii moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bridges lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Bridges 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bridges working hard to break the clinch.
Bridges blocks an elbow strike from Ishii.
Bridges can't break the clinch.
Ishii missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bridges .
Ishii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bridges is trying to force a seperation but Ishii has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from Bridges .
Ishii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bridges is trying to break free.
Bridges wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ishii stalling against the cage.
Bridges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ishii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ishii wants to clinch.
Bridges lands a nice shot that snaps Ishii's head back.
Ishii is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Bridges - just one landing.
Bridges misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bridges drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ishii can't do much from the bottom here.
Bridges tries to score with some ground and pound. Ishii controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bridges in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bridges working the head with strikes.
Ishii can't do much from the bottom here.
Bridges prevents Ishii from escaping the position.
Bridges lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ishii takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bridges 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.
Bridges working the ground and pound but Ishii is defending the strikes.
Ishii managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bridges .
Bridges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ishii keeps working.
Ishii tries to escape but Bridges is in control.
Ishii managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bridges .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bridges cracks Ishii with a big elbow.
Bridges cracks Ishii with a big elbow.
Bridges is looking to take a break and control but Ishii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ishii wants to get back to his feet.
Bridges misses with the ground and pound.
Ishii tries to bench press Bridges off him but Bridges keeps the position.
Bridges working the head and body with strikes.
Bridges thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bridges in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bridges throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ishii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ishii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bridges bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Bridges dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Bridges '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.
Ishii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ishii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bridges fails with a takedown attempt.
Ishii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bridges is fending him off so far but Ishii persists. Nope, Bridges circles away and we're back to standing.
Ishii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bridges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bridges throws a series of punches but Ishii moves out of range.
Ishii wants to clinch up but Bridges keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges lands a really nice looking cross but Ishii seems unphased.
Nice shot by Bridges .
Ishii is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bridges 's half guard.
Bridges is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ishii pulls his head out easily.
Bridges is looking to control Ishii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bridges avoid being mounted?
Bridges is looking for a sweep. Ishii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ishii passes to side control.
Bridges looks to move to half guard but instead Ishii has passed into mount! Damn!
Ishii is stalling here but it's allowed Bridges to get half guard.
Bridges trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bridges works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bridges has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ishii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bridges controls Ishii momentarily but Ishii frees himself.
Ishii trying to control but Bridges is working from the bottom.
Bridges looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bridges is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ishii defends well.
Ishii passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges is trying to get back to half guard.
Bridges is working hard here to advance position.
Bridges is not content to let Ishii control the position.
Bridges gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ishii is looking to take a break and control but Bridges is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bridges moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ishii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ishii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ishii stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ishii tries to close the distance and clinch but Bridges swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bridges swings for the body but Ishii moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Bridges . No joy for Ishii on that attempt.
Bridges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bridges gets a clinch.
Knees to the body from Ishii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dak Ishii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Christopher Bridges 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ishii closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bridges counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ishii!
Ishii is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bridges trying to control but Ishii is having none of it.
Ishii wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bridges .
Ishii is desperately trying to improve his position but Bridges has a good base and remains in mount.
Bridges landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bridges punching from mount but Ishii doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ishii tries to reverse the position but Bridges maintains control.
Ishii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ishii is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ishii looks a forlorn figure.
Christopher Bridges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bridges working the ground and pound effectively.
Bridges looking to finish Ishii with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ishii!
Ishii in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bridges working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bridges landing punches.
Bridges avoids the attempt from Ishii to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bridges cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ishii tries to hold on but Bridges postures up.
Ishii avoids a strike by Bridges and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Bridges 's guard! Fantastic escape!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bridges has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ishii off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bridges gets the takedown into side control.
Ishii defending against the ground and pound.
Bridges throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ishii works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ishii works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ishii is trying to keep Bridges in close.
Ishii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bridges loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bridges is fighting to break Ishii's control of his arms but Ishii is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bridges postures up in Ishii's guard and throws a big left but Ishii blocks it.
Bridges tries to free his leg and advance position but Ishii is retaining full guard.
Ishii looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ishii clinches but Bridges breaks the clinch
and Bridges counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bridges throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ishii closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bridges counters with a three punch combo that has Ishii backing up. Ishii nods at Bridges to acknowledge the strikes.
Bridges looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ishii tries to roll over but Bridges keeps him under control.
Bridges thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ishii's head.
Bridges wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Bridges clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Bridges 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ishii tries to clinch but Bridges moves out of range.
Bridges dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bridges circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bridges counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ishii closes the distance and pushes Bridges back into the cage.
Bridges is looking to break free of the clinch but Ishii has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishii tries a body shot but Bridges blocks it.
Ishii tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bridges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bridges looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ishii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ishii taking some punishment here, with Bridges in his half guard.
Bridges thows a huge punch but Ishii dodges it nicely.
Bridges stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Ishii to get to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ishii tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bridges counters with a straight right hand.
Ishii fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bridges sprawls well initially but Ishii persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bridges looking for submissions off his back.
Bridges tries to roll over but Ishii keeps him under control.
Bridges wants to get back to full guard but Ishii has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ishii tries to control but Bridges wriggling away.
Ishii controlling the pace for now.
Bridges is looking to get to half guard.
Ishii stands up from mount. Strange move.
Bridges lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishii tries to clinch up
and Bridges counters with a right hand to the body.
Ishii closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bridges counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bridges not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bridges stands up and beckons Ishii to join him on the feet.
Bridges misses with the combination.
Bridges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ishii scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bridges fails to land.
Ishii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bridges .
Bridges on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bridges manages to break the clinch.
Ishii rushes Bridges and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ishii throws an elbow but misses.
Bridges wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bridges is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bridges tries to circle away but Ishii has him pinned against the cage.
Bridges lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Bridges 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ishii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bridges .
Bridges breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ishii tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bridges counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ishii closes the distance but Bridges moves to the side
and Bridges counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Bridges had his way with Dak Ishii in that round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Bridges 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A thudding body kick lands there by Ishii!
Christopher Bridges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ishii closes the distance but Bridges moves to the side
and Bridges cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ishii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bridges sprawls well. Bridges wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ishii gets slowly back to his feet.
Bridges shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ishii's guard.
Ishii is trying to keep Bridges in close.
Bridges decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bridges throws a body punch but Ishii moves out of range.
Bridges stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bridges .
Bridges throws out a loose jab but Ishii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bridges circles away.
Ishii closes the distance and clinches.
Bridges working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bridges tries to score a body lock takedown but Ishii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bridges wants to get back to striking at distance but Ishii won't allow it.
Ishii scores a nice knee to the body.
Ishii missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ishii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bridges is defending well for now.
Bridges prevents a takedown attempt there.
Christopher Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dak Ishii.
Bridges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ishii closes the distance but Bridges moves to the side
and Bridges counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dak Ishii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ishii tries to clinch
and Bridges counters with a series of strikes. Ishii will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ishii darts in trying to clinch
and Bridges counters with a nice body shot.
Ishii closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bridges counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ishii thinking.
Bridges throws a nice looking combination but Ishii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bridges scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ishii throws Bridges to one side and escapes!
Ishii looks to clinch
and Bridges counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges swinging wildly here.
Ishii tries to clinch but Bridges moves away
and Bridges counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bridges missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bridges drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bridges jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ishii is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ishii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bridges tries to free his leg and advance position but Ishii is retaining full guard.
Bridges trying to control but Ishii is working from the bottom.
Bridges lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges is in close to Ishii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ishii wants to clinch but Bridges slips to the side
and Bridges counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ishii!
Bridges punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bridges looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ishii tries to hold on but Bridges postures up.
A nice elbow there by Bridges .
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bridges sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bridges cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Christopher Bridges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bridges raining down shots from the mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Bridges showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bridges 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Bridges !
Christopher Bridges retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Leonidas will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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214 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Cack!
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, King Leonidas!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cack fails with a takedown attempt.
Cack has a takedown stuffed.
Leonidas lands with a nice combination. Cack backs away looking to recover.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cack.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cack misses with a takedown attempt - Leonidas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A right-left combo lands from Leonidas.
Leonidas throws a one two combo.
Cack shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leonidas but Leonidas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leonidas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cack fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leonidas avoids it really well and circles away.
Leonidas stalks Cack and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cack's face. Cack staggers backwards, shaken.
Leonidas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leonidas cracks Cack with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Leonidas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leonidas wants it to stay on the feet.
Cack is breathing heavily.
Leonidas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leonidas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leonidas connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cack shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leonidas but Leonidas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leonidas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cack.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Leonidas.
Leonidas throws a right hand that Cack ducks under and follows up with a left that Cack also avoids with ease.
Leonidas tries to bum rush Cack with a series of wild strikes but Cack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leonidas!
Leonidas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leonidas cracks a nice hook into Cack's ribs.
Leonidas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Daniel Cack has been cut.
No joy there for Leonidas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leonidas scores with a one two! Cack had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonidas throws a series of punches but Cack moves out of range.
Cack on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leonidas misses with a series of wild punches.
King Leonidas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Leonidas.
The crowd cheers as Leonidas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cack doesn't seem phased though.
Leonidas stalks Cack and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cack's face. Cack staggers backwards, shaken.
Leonidas lands a jab-cross combination.
Leonidas is working the combinations to good effect here.
Leonidas scores with a three punch combo!
Cack is rocked!
Leonidas throws a one two combo.
Oh Cack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cack slips a jab and a cross from Leonidas.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cack dodges the punch combination from Leonidas.
Cack seems to have got his legs back now.
Leonidas cracks Cack with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leonidas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cack takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leonidas lands a slapping body shot.
Leonidas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Leonidas scores with a spinning back kick!
Leonidas digs a good hook to Cack's body.
Leonidas throws a series of strikes that have Cack backpedaling.
Leonidas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leonidas throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cack. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Leonidas scores with a leg kick.
Leonidas swinging wildly here.
Leonidas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Leonidas swinging wildly here.
Leonidas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leonidas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leonidas lands a body shot.
Leonidas cracks a nice hook into Cack's ribs.
Leonidas tries to bum rush Cack with a series of wild strikes but Cack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leonidas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leonidas connects with a single shot there.
Cack needs to keep his hands up - Leonidas had a free shot at his head there.
Leonidas lands with a nice combination. Cack backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas scores with a nice right hand.
Leonidas fails to land with a series of punches.
Leonidas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonidas throws a right and a left that Cack avoids nicely.
Leonidas misses with a double jab.
Cack takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leonidas throws a series of strikes that have Cack backpedaling.
Daniel Cack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonidas looks to land a combination. Cack sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Leonidas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leonidas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leonidas's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Leonidas duly obliges.
A punch lands to the side of Cack 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Leonidas throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonidas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leonidas.
Leonidas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leonidas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leonidas.
Leonidas connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Cack tumbling to the canvas! Leonidas pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Cack was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). King Leonidas!
King Leonidas is the new light heavyweight champion!
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