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TTFC Tuesday Night Fights 54 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyprien Noe Cyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyr comes to the cage accompanied by Frog Song. Robert Gibson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyprien Noe Cyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyr misses with a head kick.
Gibson has Cyr up against the cage in a clinch.
Cyr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cyr can't find room to land a body shot as Gibson controls the action.
Cyr lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gibson avoids the elbow strike from Cyr, against the cage.
Cyr tries to throw a body punch but Gibson avoids it by throwing Cyr back against the cage.
Gibson avoids the elbow strike from Cyr, against the cage.
Cyr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gibson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cyprien Noe Cyr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cyr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gibson is fending him off so far but Cyr persists. Nope, Gibson circles away and we're back to standing.
Cyr clinches with his opponent.
Cyr landing knees to the head.
It looks like Robert Gibson has been cut.
Gibson blocks a body shot from Cyr.
Cyr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gibson is trying to break the clinch but Cyr has him pressed against the cage.
Cyr pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gibson pushes down on Cyr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cyr trying to control but Gibson postures up.
Cyr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gibson.
Cyr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gibson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cyr wants to control but Gibson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cyr wants to get back to full guard.
Cyr taking some punishment here, with Gibson in his half guard.
Gibson looks to land a strike but Cyr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gibson trying to control but Cyr is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyr has his foot on Gibson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibson works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gibson postures up in Cyr's guard and throws a big left but Cyr blocks it.
Cyr looking to control.
Gibson lands a couple of digs.
Gibson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gibson drives through and clinches with Cyr against the cage.
Cyr working aggressively here.
Cyr misses with a knee to the head.
Cyr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cyr tries a knee to the head but Gibson blocks it.
Gibson has picked Cyr up - he's going for a ride! Gibson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gibson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cyr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cyr is trying to maintain the position but Gibson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyr won't allow Gibson to pass to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cyr has hold of Gibson's hands but Gibson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cyr tries to roll over but Gibson keeps him under control.
Gibson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gibson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Cyr lunges at Gibson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gibson's hand.
Cyr tries to clinch but Gibson is having none of it.
Cyr looks to land a combination but Gibson avoids it well.
Gibson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cyr's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gibson is nestled in close to Cyr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gibson lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cyr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gibson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gibson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cyr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gibson, into his guard.
Gibson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Gibson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cyr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gibson blocks an elbow strike.
Cyr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cyr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cyprien Noe Cyr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert Gibson'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.
Gibson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cyr.
Cyr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cyr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gibson looking to stall.
Gibson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cyr is trying to keep an underhook but Gibson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cyr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gibson moves nicely into side control.
Gibson cracks Cyr with a big right hand but Cyr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gibson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cyr manages to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cyr is trying to control but Gibson manages to pass to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gibson with the ground and pound from mount.
Gibson landing shots from mount.
Gibson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cyr's face.
Gibson with the ground and pound from mount.
Cyr is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gibson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cyr's face.
Gibson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cyr is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Gibson! Cyr is hurt baaadly! Gibson is firing away with more strikes - Cyr is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Gibson!
An out of breath Robert Gibson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake VanVactor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VanVactor comes to the cage accompanied by Like a Pimp by David Banner. Steel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Its a Fight. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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183 lbs
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181 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Great elbows
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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
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake VanVactor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Steel!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanVactor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steel.
Steel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and VanVactor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steel duly obliges.
Steel works over VanVactor's head and body with a nice combination.
VanVactor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Steel.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from VanVactor.
Steel lands a jab.
Steel misses with a two punch combination.
Steel throws a low kick, looking for VanVactor's leg but VanVactor calmly moves out of range.
VanVactor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steel throws out a leg kick but VanVactor moves out of range and Steel only half commits.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
VanVactor fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as VanVactor blocks the low kick.
Nice straight punches there by VanVactor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of VanVactor.
A right-left combo lands from Steel.
Steel slaps away a takedown attempt from VanVactor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake VanVactor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel throws a front kick aimed at VanVactor's knee but VanVactor avoids it well.
VanVactor misses with a left hand
and Steel counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steel misses with the combination.
VanVactor scores with a decent looking hook.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Julius Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel throws a series of punches but VanVactor moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Steel. No joy for VanVactor on that attempt.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but VanVactor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel misses with a double jab
and VanVactor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel falls off balance throwing a combination
and VanVactor counters with a nice body shot.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
VanVactor lands a nice hook to Steel's body. Steel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
A punch lands to the side of Steel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
VanVactor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
VanVactor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel stuffs the takedown attempt from VanVactor. VanVactor gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Steel.
VanVactor works Steel's body with a nice hook.
Horrible takedown by VanVactor or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel which made him look bad.
VanVactor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and VanVactor duly obliges.
Steel throws a series of punches but VanVactor avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a wild combination.
Steel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
VanVactor thows a body shot but no joy.
VanVactor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
VanVactor lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel is trying to stand.
VanVactor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as VanVactor sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jake VanVactor will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
VanVactor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steel swivels and escapes.
Steel leaves VanVactor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but VanVactor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
VanVactor throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Steel throws a right hand that VanVactor ducks under and follows up with a left that VanVactor also avoids with ease.
Steel throws a combination that misses
and VanVactor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Steel lands a glancing blow to the side of VanVactor's head.
VanVactor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake VanVactor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Steel.
Steel misses with a double jab.
VanVactor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanVactor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
VanVactor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
VanVactor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst VanVactor is controlling him.
VanVactor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with VanVactor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
VanVactor wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
VanVactor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
VanVactor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
VanVactor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
VanVactor is standing up over Steel. Steel looks to escape but VanVactor dives into side control.
VanVactor lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor advances nicely into full mount.
Steel is bucking up trying to escape but VanVactor cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
VanVactor in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Steel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
VanVactor landing punches.
VanVactor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
VanVactor is landing with some decent strikes but Steel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, VanVactor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
VanVactor lands a big shot there that rocks Steel but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Steel in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
VanVactor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Steel is rocked!
VanVactor with the ground and pound from mount.
Steel is still in real trouble! Can VanVactor finish him?
VanVactor pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
VanVactor content just to control the position here.
VanVactor tries to control but Steel wriggling away.
VanVactor raining down shots from the mount!
Steel seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
VanVactor raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake VanVactor dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
VanVactor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steel is fending him off so far but VanVactor persists. Nope, Steel circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and VanVactor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - VanVactor coming out on top.
Steel misses with a few strikes there.
VanVactor scores with the left hand. Steel knows he should have avoided that one.
VanVactor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
VanVactor works the jab nicely.
Steel slips a straight right by VanVactor.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits VanVactors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
VanVactor loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steel.
VanVactor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steel counters with a left to the body.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
VanVactor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Julius Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
VanVactor swings for the body but Steel moves out of range.
Steel slips under a jab.
Julius Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
VanVactor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel.
Steel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
VanVactor looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
VanVactor looks to land a combination but Steel avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steel circles away.
Steel misses with the combination.
Steel lands a body shot.
VanVactor blocks a low kick nicely.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from VanVactor.
Steel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jake VanVactor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
VanVactor throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Steel misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
VanVactor lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel throws a right hand that VanVactor ducks under and follows up with a left that VanVactor also avoids with ease.
VanVactor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Steel feints and then cracks VanVactor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow VanVactor down.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake VanVactor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel swinging wildly here.
VanVactor misses with a hook.
Steel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
VanVactor tests Steel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
VanVactor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel.
Steel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from VanVactor.
Julius Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
VanVactor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet.
Steel throws a right hand that VanVactor ducks under and follows up with a left that VanVactor also avoids with ease.
Steel misses with a combination
and VanVactor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julius Steel.
I think VanVactor 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake VanVactor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rico Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Childish Gambino - R.I.P.. This should be fireworks!
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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
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rico Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanchez in his tracks.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Gracie lands with a good body shot.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
A right-left combo lands from Gracie.
Rico Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie with a jab.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanchez lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie checks a low kick from Sanchez.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rico Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gracie.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Sanchez avoids the body shot from Gracie.
A big right from Sanchez misses.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gracie!
Sanchez is looking to score with low kicks.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez instigates a clinch.
Sanchez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it misses.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Gracie is looking to break free of the clinch but Sanchez has double underhooks.
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanchez on the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Gracie.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie delivers a nice body kick.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanchez defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Sanchez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gracie throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez shows good takedown defense.
Rico Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gracie.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Sanchez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie lands a jab.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanchez.
Gracie is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sanchez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez slips a jab from Gracie.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez lands the left hand.
Sanchez throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sanchez tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Gracie works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rico Sanchez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie stalks Sanchez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sanchez's face. Sanchez staggers backwards, shaken.
An inside leg kick lands from Sanchez.
Gracie dives in and grabs Sanchez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sanchez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Sanchez lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie scores with a nice strike.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Sanchez.
Rico Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Gracie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gracie.
Gracie throws a head kick but Sanchez moves out of range.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Sanchez manages to retain guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Gracie cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
Gracie prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanchez is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Sanchez wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gracie unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with the ground and pound from mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sanchez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanchez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sanchez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Sanchez is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gracie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gracie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gracie.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sanchez gets back to full guard.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanchez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanchez wants to sweep but Gracie has passed to side control!
Sanchez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sanchez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Gracie trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sanchez!
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie prevents Sanchez from getting the reversal.
Gracie unloading with bombs!
Gracie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sanchez has worked his arm free - good work by Sanchez!
Gracie lands a nice forearm strike.
Gracie scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sanchez is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sanchez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanchez defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Gracie works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gracie scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gracie working the head with strikes.
Gracie working away.
Gracie wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Gracie looks up at the clock and then as Sanchez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gracie smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sanchez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanchez manages to get to full guard.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Sanchez's brow.
Gracie won't allow Sanchez to get back to his feet.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Gracie!
Ryan Gracie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Unkind Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ano Aukanaii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artist comes into the arena with Dropkick Murphys - Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya blaring out of the sound system. Ano Aukanaii acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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27
198 lbs
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30
198 lbs
17 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Unkind Artist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ano Aukanaii!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Aukanaii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Artist throws a leg kick that misses.
Artist gets a clinch.
Aukanaii is trying to break the clinch but Artist is controlling him.
Artist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aukanaii backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Artist fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Artist.
Aukanaii tries to break the clinch but Artist is controlling the position.
Aukanaii has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Artist clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Artist covering up well under a series of strikes from Aukanaii.
Aukanaii is not going to allow Artist to sit and survive in this position.
Aukanaii doesn't have the hooks in and Artist manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aukanaii is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aukanaii is looking for a triangle here but Artist uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Artist decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Unkind Artist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Artist slips a jab from Aukanaii.
Artist throws out a leg kick but Aukanaii moves out of range and Artist only half commits.
Aukanaii lands with a cross.
Artist tries to clinch up.
Aukanaii moves away from the strike by Artist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist connects with an inside leg kick.
Artist looks for the body kick but Aukanaii saw that one coming.
Artist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Artist pushes Aukanaii up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Artist.
Aukanaii tries to break free but Artist pushes him back against the cage.
Artist struggles to land a body shot inside as Aukanaii controls his hands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Artist keeps control of Aukanaii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Artist.
Artist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Artist lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aukanaii backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist has a couple of punches blocked by Aukanaii.
Artist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Artist lands a body shot.
Aukanaii blocking some punches.
Artist lands a hook that snaps the head of Aukanaii backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aukanaii.
Aukanaii has hold of one of Artist's legs. Artist is fighting the takedown attempt but Aukanaii gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Artist is pulling down on Aukanaii's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aukanaii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aukanaii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aukanaii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Artist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Artist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist controlling the position.
Aukanaii throws a big right hand that misses.
Artist working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aukanaii.
Artist looking to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aukanaii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Artist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aukanaii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Artist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aukanaii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Artist's head.
Aukanaii connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Unkind Artist will probably get the nod.
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.
Artist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aukanaii was well out of range. Poor timing from Artist.
Artist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aukanaii moves away.
Artist tries to clinch up but Aukanaii circles away and keeps his distance.
Aukanaii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Artist.
Aukanaii lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Artist backs up against the cage.
Ano Aukanaii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Artist.
Artist misses with a body punch
and Aukanaii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Unkind Artist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artist scores with a kick to the body.
Artist thows a body shot but no joy.
Aukanaii throws a shot from downtown. Artist moves away and avoids it.
Artist misses with an uppercut
and Aukanaii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aukanaii shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aukanaii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Artist looking to control.
Aukanaii trying to control but Artist is working from the bottom.
Artist is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aukanaii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aukanaii actively working from the bottom here.
Ano Aukanaii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Artist gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Artist fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Aukanaii blocks the leg kick.
Artist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aukanaii was well out of range. Poor timing from Artist.
Aukanaii shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Artist misses with a body kick.
Artist misses with an uppercut. Aukanaii saw that one coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aukanaii, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Artist misses with a looping left.
Aukanaii fails to land with a series of punches.
Artist fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aukanaii on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist throws a leg kick which misses Aukanaii's front leg but catches the back leg as Aukanaii tries to avoid it.
Artist thows a leg kick but Aukanaii checks it
and Aukanaii counters with a slapping leg kick.
Artist connects with a jab.
Aukanaii blocks a low kick nicely.
Artist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aukanaii takes a kick to the side of the head.
Artist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aukanaii throws a series of punches but Artist avoids them all with ease.
Aukanaii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Artist but Artist pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Artist throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aukanaii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aukanaii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from Artist as Aukanaii shoots in.
Aukanaii blocks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Aukanaii blocks the leg kick.
Artist is looking to chop away at Aukanaii's legs.
Artist misses with a straight left.
Aukanaii shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aukanaii throws a strike but Artist avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unkind Artist dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Artist scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aukanaii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Artists jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Artist lands a head shot.
Unkind Artist is winning the standup battle so far.
Artist misses the shot to the body.
Artist fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aukanaii.
Artist lands a high kick!
Artist misses with a leg kick
and Aukanaii counters with a straight right hand.
Aukanaii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aukanaii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Artist scores with a jab. Aukanaii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Artist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Aukanaii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Artist thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Artist throws a body kick that misses
and Artist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Artist lands a leg kick that knocks Aukanaii off balance momentarily.
Artist tried to score with a low kick but Aukanaii checks it.
Artist slips a straight right by Aukanaii.
Good work by Aukanaii as he checks the leg kick.
Artist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aukanaii was well out of range. Poor timing from Artist.
Aukanaii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Aukanaii blocks a low kick nicely.
Artist swings for the body but Aukanaii moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aukanaii. Artist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Artist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aukanaii. That did some damage!
Artist scores with a jab.
Aukanaii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Artist defending well as Aukanaii loads up on a big left hand.
Aukanaii slips a jab and a cross from Artist.
Artist gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Artist tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aukanaii avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artist misses with a hook to the ribs.
Artist can't find room to land a body shot as Aukanaii controls the action.
Aukanaii blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist tries a body shot but Aukanaii blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Artist scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Artist on the inside.
Artist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aukanaii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Artist throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aukanaii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ano Aukanaii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Artist throws out a powerful jab.
Artist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aukanaii was well out of range. Poor timing from Artist.
Aukanaii on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Artist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Aukanaii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Artist ducks right into an uppercut from Aukanaii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist wants to land a leg kick but Aukanaii is out of range.
A big right from Artist misses.
Aukanaii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Artist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aukanaii blocks a jab.
Artist tries a low kick but Aukanaii avoids it.
Unkind Artist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Artist fakes the leg kick and cracks Aukanaii in the body.
Artist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aukanaii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Artist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Artist misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Unkind Artist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Artist, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Unkind Artist!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Meeoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yorick Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meeoff kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is bawitaba. This should be fireworks!
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32
212 lbs
17 - 18 - 1 |
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220 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Meeoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yorick Brown!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a low kick but it's checked well by Meeoff.
A head kick misses from Meeoff.
Meeoff lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Meeoff.
Meeoff dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Brown throws a combination. Meeoff tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Meeoff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Meeoff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meeoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meeoff shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Meeoff shoots in looking for a takedown but Brown manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Meeoff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Meeoff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Meeoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown lands with a kick to the ribs.
Meeoff falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Meeoff moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Meeoff moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Meeoff moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
A low kick from Brown misses
and Meeoff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Meeoff is looking to clinch.
Meeoff scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Meeoff misses with a low kick.
Meeoff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sloppy strikes from Meeoff. Those never looked like landing.
Meeoff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Meeoff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a series of punches but Meeoff moves out of range.
Meeoff has his takedown stuffed
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meeoff misses with a two punch combination.
Meeoff is looking to clinch.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Meeoff.
Meeoff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meeoff tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown throws a leg kick that misses.
Meeoff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meeoff moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Meeoff.
Meeoff blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown cracks the inside of Meeoff's front leg.
Jack Meeoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Meeoff.
Meeoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Meeoff checks the leg kick.
Meeoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meeoff tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meeoff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Meeoff scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Meeoff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meeoff closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Meeoff lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meeoff wants to stand but Brown has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meeoff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meeoff drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brown looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brown looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brown!
Meeoff 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.
Brown trying to control the action but Meeoff is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Meeoff will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Meeoff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
Meeoff misses with a head kick.
Brown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A left lands for Brown.
Meeoff shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meeoff is one step ahead there.
Meeoff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meeoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Meeoff is looking to advance position but Brown has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeoff is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Meeoff hang on?
Brown can't control as he wanted to and Meeoff manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Meeoff scores with a few weak punches.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Meeoff is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meeoff wants to get back to full guard.
Meeoff trying to control here.
Brown takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Yorick Brown has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Meeoff sees coming a mile off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brown - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
Jack Meeoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meeoff throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Meeoff throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meeoff.
Meeoff shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meeoff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Meeoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meeoff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Meeoff fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yorick Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meeoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Meeoff.
Some wild striking there from Meeoff.
Meeoff fails to land with a series of punches.
Meeoff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meeoff has his takedown stuffed
and Brown counters with a leg kick.
Brown is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meeoff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown throws a right hand that Meeoff ducks under and follows up with a left that Meeoff also avoids with ease.
Yorick Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meeoff throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Meeoff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meeoff throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Meeoff misses.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Meeoff is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Meeoff if he has to take too many more of those.
Brown moves out of range as Meeoff strikes.
Brown throws a leg kick but Meeoff moved away.
Brown misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yorick Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Meeoff looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Meeoff is looking to stand up but Brown won't let him.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Meeoff throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meeoff.
Meeoff wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Meeoff decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeoff scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brown lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Meeoff throws a head kick that Brown semi-blocks.
Meeoff misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
Meeoff throws a head kick that misses
and Brown counters with a low kick, right behind Meeoff 's knee.
Meeoff misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Meeoff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brown to score with a decent uppercut.
Meeoff scores with a takedown into Brown's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown keeping full guard, as Meeoff tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meeoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Meeoff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Meeoff wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Meeoff wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jack Meeoff.
Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Meeoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Meeoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meeoff misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown throws a push kick but Meeoff slaps the foot to one side.
Meeoff scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeoff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown throws a series of punches but Meeoff avoids them all with ease.
Meeoff shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Meeoff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meeoff.
Meeoff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Meeoff shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Meeoff ducks down to avoid it.
Meeoff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danga de danga de dang - Brown scores with a four punch combination!
Brown throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Meeoff on that attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Meeoff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Meeoff 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Meeoff!
Jack Meeoff took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 5th Round Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clay Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Bellator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellator is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by A Lesson Never Learned. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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27
275 lbs
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285 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clay Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Bellator!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellator shoots in but no luck this time.
Bellator scores with a punch to the head.
Bellator darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thomas is trying to control but Bellator passes into side control!
Thomas tries to improve position but can't.
Bellator cracks Thomas with a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas is trying to get back to half guard.
Bellator tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bellator throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Thomas dodges the ground and pound from Bellator.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellator in side control, throwing shots but Thomas defends.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Bellator drags him back down.
Bellator misses with the ground and pound.
Thomas is trying to improve his position.
The ground and pound from Bellator seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bellator misses with the ground and pound.
Thomas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thomas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bellator.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellator passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Thomas!
Bellator can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thomas is looking to escape.
Bellator dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bellator wants to control but Thomas has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bellator.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thomas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bellator has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bellator missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bellator manages to get himself to full guard.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Bellator keeps moving.
Bellator is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bellator escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thomas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Bellator keeps moving.
Bellator trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
Thomas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bellator tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellator keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas throwing strikes but missing.
Bellator wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Clay Thomas just wasn't active enough.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Bellator sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellator slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
Thomas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bellator eats them both and turns towards Thomas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Frank Bellator has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bellator avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Thomas tries to work over Bellator's front leg with a kick but Bellator checks it.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bellator throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Bellator dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Bellator's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bellator lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas's head back.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bellator. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bellator throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Bellator misses with a straight left.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Bellator circles away.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Bellator pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thomas is out of range and Bellator settles back down.
Thomas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bellator tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bellator somewhat.
Good standup being displayed there by Bellator as he connects with a hook.
Thomas scores with a three punch combo!
Clay Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by Bellator.
Bellator shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily.
Bellator dives in and grabs Thomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes down on Bellator's head and hops out.
Clay Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Bellator.
Bellator throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas lunges at Bellator with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bellator's hand.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bellator.
Bellator shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Thomas's guard.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet.
Bellator throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thomas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Frank Bellator has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bellator defending well though.
Thomas tries to stand and escape but Bellator is controlling the position.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Bellator is defending well.
Thomas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bellator trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas trying to mount his opponent but Bellator defends it.
Bellator wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thomas is looking to take a break and control but Bellator is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bellator controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bellator is looking to improve his position.
Bellator regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bellator not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thomas stays in close to Bellator's body and controls the position.
Bellator is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bellator is trying to control the position but Thomas postures up.
Thomas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bellator is trying to control the position but Thomas postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Thomas feints a jab promting Bellator to slip. Thomas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bellator slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bellator drops his hands momentarily and Thomas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bellator drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bellator swings around for an armbar but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bellator's guard.
Thomas controlling from the top position.
Thomas postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas is looking to work some ground and pound but Bellator has wrist control.
Bellator trying to control the position.
Thomas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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 Clay Thomas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Bellator's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Thomas moves away from the strike by Bellator.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bellator.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Bellator closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bellator shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Bellator lands a jab to the head.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bellator swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bellator. That's going to slow Thomas down.
Bellator misses with an uppercut.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Bellator.
Bellator tries to score with a low kick but Thomas moves his leg out of the way.
Thomas misses with a combination
and Bellator makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Bellator is avoiding it.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bellator misses with a straight left.
Bellator scores with a sloppy right hand. Thomas should have avoided that one.
Bellator scores with a punch to the head.
Bellator throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bellator swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thomas.
Bellator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bellator paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bellator pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellator throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to hit a switch here but Bellator passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thomas there!
Thomas taking shots to the head.
Thomas wants to hold on but Bellator pushes him away.
Bellator raining down hammerfists from mount.
Thomas is bucking up trying to escape but Bellator cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bellator postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Thomas in real trouble here! The ref calls for Thomas to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Bellator!
After the big win, Frank Bellator made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 5th Round Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brent Celek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aj Teixeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Celek comes to the cage accompanied by 40 oz. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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16 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brent Celek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aj Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Celek misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Celek misses.
A swing and a miss from Celek.
Celek is looking to chop away at Teixeira's legs.
Teixeira is looking to slow Celek down with leg kicks.
Teixeira blocks a jab.
Celek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Teixeira scores with a jab to the body.
Teixeira lands a nice shot to the body.
Teixeira walks into a stiff left hand from Celek.
Celek misses the shot to the body.
Celek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brent Celek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Celek scores with a jab. Teixeira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Celek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Celek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Teixeira does no damage.
Celek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Celek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Celek.
Teixeira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Celek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Celek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Celek jabs Teixeira right on the nose. Teixeira blinks but takes it well.
Celek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teixeira.
Celek connects with a jab.
Celek tries to move into range but Teixeira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Teixeira.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teixeira throws a jab when Celek was well out of range.
Celek throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A left lands for Teixeira.
Aj Teixeira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teixeira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Teixeira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Celek. That's going to slow Teixeira down.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Celek moves away.
Celek wants to land a leg kick but Teixeira is out of range.
Teixeira scores with a shot to the body.
Celek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teixeira.
Celek tests Teixeira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Teixeira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Celek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Celek tenderised Teixeira's leg. Teixeira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Celek swings widly with a right hand
and Celek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Celek misses with a few strikes there.
Teixeira walks into a stiff left hand from Celek.
Celek closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Teixeira quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Teixeira is trying to control but can't.
Teixeira is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Teixeira wants to get back to his feet.
Celek throwing shots but Teixeira is blocking nicely.
Celek working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Celek drops an elbow to the side of Teixeira's head.
Celek thows a huge punch but Teixeira dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Celek trying to mount his opponent but Teixeira defends it.
Celek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teixeira is not content to let Celek control the position.
Celek winds up and cracks Teixeira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Teixeira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Celek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Teixeira's head.
Celek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Celek looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Teixeira tries to get to full guard but Celek has control of the leg.
Celek is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Teixeira has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teixeira wants to control the action here but instead Celek manages to pass to full mount!
Celek working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Celek dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Celek misses with a wild body shot.
Teixeira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Celek misses the jab.
Celek thows a body shot but no joy.
Teixeira throws a looping overhand right but Celek ducks down to avoid it.
Celek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teixeira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Celek.
Celek lets loose with a powerful body kick. Teixeira will feel that in the morning.
Celek throws a hook but Teixeira avoids it easily.
Celek drives through with a takedown into guard.
Celek 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.
Teixeira is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira keeping moving, preventing Celek from controlling successfully.
Teixeira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Teixeira kicks Celek off and gets to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teixeira. Celek does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Teixeira misses.
Teixeira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Celek throws a sloppy head kick and Teixeira moves out of range easily.
Celek looks to land a right hand but Teixeira moved out of range.
Celek loads up on a big right hand but Teixeira slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Teixeira.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Celek moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Celek lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Celek lets loose with a powerful body kick. Teixeira will feel that in the morning.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Celek lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Teixeira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Teixeira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Celek misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Celek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Celek misses with a hook
and Teixeira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Teixeira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Celek!
Brent Celek is winning the standup battle so far.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Celek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Teixeira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Celek rather than just go for the knockout.
Celek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Celek.
Teixeira connects with a leg kick. Celek looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Teixeira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Teixeira lands a nice hook to Celek's body. Celek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Celek. Teixeira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Celek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Celek throws a head kick but Teixeira moves out of range.
Teixeira ducks under a wild hook from Celek.
Celek cracks Teixeira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Teixeira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Celek manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira throws a body punch but Celek moves out of range.
Teixeira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teixeira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Celek manages to avoid it.
Celek throws an overhand right that lands on Teixeira's shoulder, as Teixeira tries to avoid the shot.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Celek moves away.
Teixeira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Celek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Teixeira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Celek.
Celek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
Teixeira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Celek throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Celek moves away.
Celek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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 Brent Celek will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Teixeira walks into a jab.
Celek takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Celek with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Celek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Celek moves away.
Celek lands a lovely overhand right.
Celek falls off balance throwing a combination
and Teixeira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Celek looks to land a left hand but Teixeira moved out of range nicely.
Teixeira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Celek moves away.
Celek paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira misses with a wild body shot.
Teixeira defending well as Celek loads up on a big left hand.
Teixeira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Celek.
Teixeira with a jab.
Celek jabs Teixeira right on the nose. Teixeira blinks but takes it well.
Teixeira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Teixeira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Celek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Celek dodges the punch combination from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira lands a nice looking body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Celek.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Teixeira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Celek lands strikes from half guard.
Teixeira trying to control here.
Celek working the head and body with strikes.
Celek thows a huge punch but Teixeira dodges it nicely.
Celek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Teixeira is trying to stand up here but Celek is controlling him well.
Teixeira won't allow Celek to pass to mount.
Celek drops an elbow to the side of Teixeira's head.
Teixeira is pressing down on Celek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Teixeira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Celek's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Celek is adopting a defensive guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Teixeira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Celek has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Celek trying to keep a closed guard but Teixeira is proving a slippery customer.
Brent Celek has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Celek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Teixeira checks it well.
Teixeira thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Celek moves away.
Teixeira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Celek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teixeira manages to avoid it.
Teixeira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Celek looks to land a left hand but Teixeira moved out of range nicely.
Celek takes a swing at Teixeira's ribcage but misses.
Celek thuds his right hand into Teixeira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Teixeira checks a leg kick.
Aj Teixeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teixeira slips under a jab from Celek.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teixeira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Celek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
Teixeira slips a jab from Celek.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brent Celek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Celek has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brent Celek!
Brent Celek managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Runkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Bruvik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runkle comes to the cage accompanied by Californication theme . Bruvik has chosen Rĺnny Bruvik as his entrance music. Charlie Runkle has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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147 lbs
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140 lbs
20 - 9 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Runkle !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ronny Bruvik!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runkle connects with a right hand. Bruvik shakes it off.
Runkle lands a nice looking body shot.
Bruvik checks a leg kick.
Bruvik tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Runkle counters with an inside leg kick.
Bruvik shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Runkle defends it nicely.
Runkle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bruvik shoots in but Runkle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Runkle swings for the body but Bruvik moves out of range.
Runkle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkle scores with a nice strike.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Runkle .
Bruvik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruvik tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Runkle counters with a right hand to the body.
Runkle scores with a punch to the head.
Bruvik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Runkle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bruvik scrambles back to his feet.
Runkle throws out a leg kick but Bruvik moves out of range and Runkle only half commits.
Bruvik takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runkle misses with a leg kick
and Bruvik counters by moving into the clinch.
Runkle is working Bruvik over against the cage.
Runkle breaks from the clinch.
Bruvik tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Runkle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bruvik tries to clinch there but Runkle circles away.
Runkle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bruvik counters by moving into the clinch.
Runkle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Runkle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Runkle lunges at Bruvik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bruvik's hand.
Bruvik tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Runkle counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik moves out of range of the body kick.
Runkle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Runkle misses with a kick to the body.
Bruvik doesn't manage to clinch there - Runkle circles away.
No luck for Bruvik with that takedown attempt.
Charlie Runkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronny Bruvik.
Runkle stuffs the takedown.
Runkle throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruvik.
Runkle jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Runkle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Runkle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik wants to clinch but Runkle slips to the side
and Runkle counters with a slapping leg kick.
Runkle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charlie Runkle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Runkle misses.
Bruvik moves in looking to clinch but Runkle pushes him off.
Bruvik is looking to clinch.
Runkle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bruvik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Runkle pinned against the cage. Runkle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Runkle circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Runkle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bruvik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Runkle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bruvik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runkle lands the left hand.
Nice cross by Runkle .
Runkle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Runkle counters with a nice body shot.
Runkle lands a jab to Bruvik's midsection.
Runkle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bruvik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Runkle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bruvik's calf.
Bruvik pushes Runkle up against the cage in a clinch.
Runkle tries to throw a body punch but Bruvik avoids it by throwing Runkle back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruvik is trying to drag Runkle to the mat but Runkle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stalling in the clinch from Bruvik.
Bruvik is trying desperately to land a takedown but Runkle is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bruvik.
Runkle lands a nice uppercut.
Runkle works on Bruvik's body with a couple of short punches.
Bruvik blocks a body shot from Runkle .
Runkle tries to land a knee to the head but Bruvik blocks with his arms.
Bruvik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Runkle misses with an elbow strike.
Runkle lands a hook that snaps the head of Bruvik backwards.
Runkle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bruvik avoids it.
Bruvik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Runkle backwards.
Bruvik blocks a body shot from Runkle .
Bruvik manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik wants to clinch but Runkle slips to the side
and Runkle counters with a nice body kick.
Bruvik tries to clinch up but Runkle circles away and keeps his distance.
Bruvik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruvik wants to clinch.
Bruvik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Runkle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Bruvik with that takedown attempt.
Runkle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Runkle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bruvik tries to clinch
and Runkle counters with a leg kick.
Ronny Bruvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runkle lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Runkle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Runkle counters with a thumping low kick.
Bruvik avoids the body shot from Runkle .
Bruvik tries to clinch up but Runkle circles away and keeps his distance.
Runkle throws a solid leg kick but Bruvik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Runkle .
Bruvik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Runkle , pushing him back against the cage.
Bruvik has Runkle pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik has had enough of the clinch but Runkle keeps him there for the moment.
Runkle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Runkle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bruvik's sensitive parts.
Bruvik looks to clinch
enabling Runkle to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runkle misses with a body shot.
Runkle jabs Bruvik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bruvik tries to clinch there but Runkle circles away.
Bruvik tries to clinch but Runkle moves away
and Runkle counters with an inside leg kick.
Runkle throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lazy left from Runkle finds it's target.
Bruvik closes the distance looking to clinch
and Runkle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Runkle dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bruvik wants to clinch up but Runkle keeps it at a distance.
Bruvik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Runkle wants to slow Bruvik down by chopping away at his legs.
Bruvik wants to clinch.
Runkle lands with a kick to the temple. Bruvik shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bruvik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Runkle .
Bruvik tries to clinch
and Bruvik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Runkle throws a right and a left that Bruvik avoids nicely.
Bruvik wants to clinch but Runkle slips to the side
and Runkle counters with a nice uppercut.
Runkle throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkle keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick from Runkle misses.
Bruvik tries to clinch but Runkle moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runkle . Bruvik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Runkle looks to score with a jab to the body but Bruvik is just out of range.
Runkle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Runkle throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Runkle throws a body punch but Bruvik moves out of range.
Runkle takes a swing at Bruvik's ribcage but misses.
Runkle throws a predictable looking body shot
so Bruvik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Charlie Runkle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bruvik is looking to work some ground and pound but Runkle has wrist control.
Runkle keeping moving, preventing Bruvik from controlling successfully.
Bruvik throws an elbow that misses. Runkle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bruvik's guard. Nice move by Runkle !
Runkle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bruvik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ronny Bruvik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Charlie Runkle wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Runkle scores with a leg kick.
Bruvik tries to clinch but Runkle moves out of range.
Bruvik looks to clinch
and Runkle counters with a stiff right hand.
Bruvik tries to clinch up
and Runkle counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Runkle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bruvik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Runkle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bruvik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bruvik tries to close the distance and clinch but Runkle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Runkle lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruvik checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bruvik avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Runkle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Runkle , 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Runkle !
Charlie Runkle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glover Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Woods is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glover Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almeida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Almeida.
Almeida closes this distance looking for a takedown but Woods circles away.
Almeida blocks a low kick nicely.
Almeida throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Woods to counter with a crisp jab.
Almeida misses with a left hand
and Woods counters with a left and a right that stings Almeida.
Woods misses the jab.
Woods throws an overhand right that lands on Almeida's shoulder, as Almeida tries to avoid the shot.
Woods fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Woods takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Almeida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Almeida tries to sprawl but Woods drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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.
Woods missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Almeida is looking for a sweep. Woods is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Almeida is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Woods scores with a couple of nice shots.
Almeida flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Woods trying to control the pace.
Woods not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Almeida is looking for a sweep. Woods is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Almeida won't allow Woods to pass to mount.
Woods lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Woods is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Almeida is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Almeida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Woods is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Almeida looking for submissions off his back.
Almeida has hold of Woods's hands but Woods slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Almeida tries to get to full guard but Woods has control of the leg.
Woods tries to pass to full mount but Almeida defends it.
Woods passes to side control.
Almeida is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Almeida some visible discomfort.
Woods scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Almeida to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Almeida's shoulder. That is not cool.
Woods'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.
Woods wants to lay and pray for a moment but Almeida keeps working.
Woods avoids the strikes from the bottom by Almeida.
Almeida is letting Woods control him for a moment.
Almeida wants to control but Woods postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Woods's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Almeida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Woods is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Woods.
Almeida looks to land a body kick but Woods moved away.
Woods throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Woods uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Almeida.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Almeida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Woods lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Woods tries to work over Almeida's front leg with a kick but Almeida checks it.
Woods thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Woods dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Woods misses with a hook. Almeida ducked under it nicely.
Woods stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Woods wants it to stay on the feet.
A big right from Woods misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Almeida - that will leave a mark!
Woods lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Almeida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Almeida throws an overhand right that lands on Woods's shoulder, as Woods tries to avoid the shot.
Woods closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Almeida to the mat! Almeida manages to get full guard.
Almeida throws his legs up looking for a submission but Woods uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Almeida is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Almeida actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida moves into full guard.
Woods stands up over Almeida, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Woods postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Almeida being controlled here, momentarily.
Woods distracts Almeida with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Almeida has his foot on Woods's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Woods works his way back into a safe position though.
Almeida throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Woods escapes and throws Almeida's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Almeida trying to remain calm as Woods controls from the top position.
Woods working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almeida is trying to control Woods's posture but Woods avoids it.
Almeida tries to improve position but can't.
Woods scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Almeida to see if he's OK.
Woods working the ground and pound from side control.
Woods landing strikes.
Almeida struggling a bit here.
Woods working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Almeida takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Woods working away.
Almeida is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Woods's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Almeida looking for submissions off his back.
Almeida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Woods pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods slows the pace down in half guard.
Almeida looking for submissions off his back.
Almeida tries to roll over but Woods keeps him under control.
Woods working the head and body with strikes.
Woods moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Almeida.
Almeida taking punishment in the form of punches.
Woods wants to lay and pray for a moment but Almeida keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Almeida is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Woods is thwarting Almeida's attempts to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almeida wants to get back to full guard.
Almeida has hold of Woods's hands but Woods slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Almeida is not content to let Woods control the position.
Almeida wants to get back to full guard.
James Woods overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Almeida actively working from the bottom here.
Almeida looking for submissions off his back.
Almeida is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Woods looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Woods dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Almeida scoring well with a low kick there.
Almeida attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Almeida throws a big shot that misses.
Almeida fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Woods, pushing him back against the cage.
Almeida trying to control the position but instead, Woods has worked for underhooks and has pushed Almeida into the cage.
A short uppercut from Woods.
Almeida controlling the action here for a moment.
Woods breaks from the clinch.
Woods shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Almeida's guard.
Woods in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Woods avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeida has an active guard here but Woods has managed to pass into half guard.
Woods seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Almeida has hold of Woods's hands but Woods slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Woods is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Almeida looking for submissions off his back.
Almeida actively working from the bottom here.
Almeida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Woods scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Glover Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Woods lands with a punch from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Almeida is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Woods 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.
Almeida wants to control but Woods is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Woods perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Woods is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Almeida actively working from the bottom here.
Almeida wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Almeida with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Almeida actively working from the bottom here.
Woods uses his free foot to push down on Almeida's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Almeida.
Woods can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Almeida is looking to escape.
Woods lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Woods is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Almeida can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Almeida regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almeida has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Woods escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Woods!
Woods wants to control but Almeida is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods controls the position.
Almeida tries to buck Woods off but Woods is having none of it.
Woods working the body and head with strikes.
Woods connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Almeida some visible discomfort.
Woods in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Almeida being controlled for a moment.
Woods is looking to take a break and control but Almeida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
James Woods showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Woods, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Woods!
An out of breath James Woods thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Mullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Elastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mullen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Country Boy Can Survive. Elastinen has chosen Cascada - Dangerous as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
33 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chris Mullen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Elastinen!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mullen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Erkki Elastinen has been cut.
Elastinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Mullen.
Mullen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Elastinen on the side of the head.
Elastinen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Elastinen showed some decent athleticism there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Elastinen wants to pass the guard but Mullen is defending well.
Mullen moves into full guard.
Elastinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mullen is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elastinen passes Mullen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mullen is staying active underneath Elastinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Elastinen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mullen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Elastinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Elastinen's back!
Elastinen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mullen prevents Elastinen from getting the reversal.
Mullen with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen gets back to half guard.
Elastinen is staying active underneath Mullen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mullen is working for a kimura but Elastinen is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Elastinen wants to control but Mullen passes into side.
Elastinen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mullen stalling away here and it's allowed Elastinen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Elastinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Elastinen wants to hit a switch here but Mullen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Elastinen there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Elastinen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mullen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Mullen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Elastinen looks a forlorn figure.
Mullen looking to control but Elastinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Elastinen tries to lock up and control but Mullen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen breaks from Elastinen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mullen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Elastinen is rocked!
Mullen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Elastinen is still in real trouble! Can Mullen finish him?
Mullen looking to finish Elastinen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Elastinen!
Elastinen is looking to get to half guard.
Mullen wants to control the pace but Elastinen is squirming around nicely.
Mullen controlling from the full mount.
Mullen looking to finish Elastinen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Elastinen!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elastinen working to try and regain half guard.
Elastinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Mullen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Elastinen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Mullen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erkki Elastinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good work by Elastinen as he checks the leg kick.
Mullen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Elastinen.
That kick from Mullen tenderised Elastinen's leg. Elastinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mullen misses with an uppercut.
Mullen misses with a wild body shot.
Mullen takes a swing at Elastinen's ribcage but misses.
Mullen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Elastinen's head.
Elastinen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Elastinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mullen.
Elastinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mullen pinned against the cage. Mullen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mullen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Elastinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mullen's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mullen looking to control.
Elastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elastinen advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullen gets back to full guard.
Mullen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Elastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Mullen is retaining full guard.
Elastinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mullen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elastinen looking to pass the guard.
Elastinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Elastinen wants to take a breather but Mullen is having none of it.
Erkki Elastinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elastinen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mullen!
Elastinen wants to control the pace but Mullen is squirming around nicely.
Mullen can't escape the position.
Elastinen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen tries to reverse the position but Elastinen maintains control.
Elastinen trying to control but Mullen is having none of it.
Mullen is desperately trying to improve his position but Elastinen has a good base and remains in mount.
Elastinen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Elastinen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen throws some wild stikes that Mullen manages to avoid easily.
Elastinen looking to finish Mullen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mullen!
Mullen is looking to get to half guard.
Elastinen wants to control the pace but Mullen is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mullen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Elastinen is trying to control. Mullen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Elastinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Erkki Elastinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Elastinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elastinen stopping the sweep attempt from Mullen.
Elastinen won't allow Mullen to get back to his feet.
Elastinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mullen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Elastinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mullen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mullen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mullen is controlling Elastinen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen wants to get back to full guard.
Mullen wants to get back to full guard but Elastinen has mounted him!
Elastinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mullen is squirming around, avoiding Elastinen's attempts to control the action.
Elastinen controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen has control of Mullen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mullen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mullen has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Elastinen's lack of action.
Elastinen is looking to stall here but Mullen recovers full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen wants to sweep but no luck.
Elastinen looking to pass the guard.
Elastinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Elastinen really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erkki Elastinen'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.
Mullen misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Mullen as Elastinen shoots in.
Elastinen lands a body shot.
Elastinen closes the distance and clinches up with Mullen, looking for a takedown. Elastinen pushes Mullen against the cage but Mullen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Mullen misses its intended target.
Elastinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mullen tries to avoid it but Elastinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mullen to the ground. Mullen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chris Mullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Elastinen avoids a kick to the body.
Elastinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Mullen sprawls well. He's pushed Elastinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mullen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elastinen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Elastinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mullen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen is looking to take a break and control but Mullen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mullen looking for submissions off his back.
Mullen wants to get back to full guard.
Mullen is defending against the submission attempts here by Elastinen.
Mullen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mullen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullen is trying to control the position but Elastinen postures up.
Elastinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mullen wants to stand and escape but Elastinen is having none of it.
Elastinen wants to pass the guard but Mullen is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullen keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mullen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mullen is looking to score with low kicks.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mullen as he avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Mullen.
Mullen throws a leg kick
and Elastinen counters with a shoot takedown. Mullen fights it but they end up in guard.
Elastinen preventing the sweep.
Elastinen controlling from the top position.
Elastinen looking to sit in guard and control but Mullen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullen works over Elastinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Mullen trying to control the position from guard on top but Elastinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mullen chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elastinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mullen is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elastinen trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Elastinen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Erkki Elastinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mullen cracks the inside of Elastinen's front leg.
A shot to the liver by Mullen. Beautiful body shot.
Mullen wants to land a leg kick but Elastinen is out of range.
Mullen misses with a wild body shot.
Elastinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mullen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Elastinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mullen is fending him off so far but Elastinen persists. Nope, Mullen circles away and we're back to standing.
Elastinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mullen throws out the jab.
Mullen misses with a low kick.
Elastinen gets a double leg takedown into Mullen's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Mullen keeps moving.
Elastinen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Elastinen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mullen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mullen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elastinen looking to sit in guard and control but Mullen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mullen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elastinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mullen wanted to stand there but Elastinen had control of the position.
Mullen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mullen!
Mullen is squirming around, avoiding Elastinen's attempts to control the action.
Elastinen lands a big elbow.
Chris Mullen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mullen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mullen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elastinen is keeping the position for now.
Elastinen working a defensive guard here.
Mullen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mullen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elastinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mullen has managed to get both his arms back between Elastinen's legs - danger averted.
Mullen tries to free his leg and advance position but Elastinen is retaining full guard.
Mullen is working Elastinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mullen tries to free his leg and advance position but Elastinen is retaining full guard.
Elastinen is trying to control the position but Mullen postures up.
Elastinen keeping full guard, as Mullen tries to pass.
Mullen trying to control the position from guard on top but Elastinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen 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.
Elastinen is looking to sweep but instead, Mullen has passed into half guard.
Mullen is looking for a kimura here.
Mullen is nestled in close to Elastinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elastinen wants to improve his position but Mullen is controlling well.
Elastinen is trying to maintain the position but Mullen is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Mullen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Elastinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 47:48
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erkki Elastinen!
Erkki Elastinen is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Erkki Elastinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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