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TFC 6 - Last Man Standing PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Niklas Eralesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will ForFame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eralesson comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niklas Eralesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will ForFame!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ForFame throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eralesson.
Eralesson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
ForFame looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Eralesson fails to pull guard.
ForFame gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eralesson.
ForFame tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ForFame is trying to break free.
ForFame pulls guard.
ForFame wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
ForFame is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eralesson is controlling him.
Eralesson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Eralesson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
ForFame trying to keep a closed guard but Eralesson is proving a slippery customer.
Eralesson wants to get up but he can't break ForFame's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Eralesson trying to control the position from guard on top but ForFame is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eralesson wants to stand but ForFame is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eralesson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niklas Eralesson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eralesson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eralesson.
ForFame tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Eralesson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Eralesson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ForFame trying to control but Eralesson postures up.
Eralesson is looking to take a break and control but ForFame is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
ForFame is trying to control but can't.
Eralesson with the ground and pound but ForFame uses the opportunity to regain guard.
ForFame pulls Eralesson in close to his closed guard and prevents Eralesson from doing any damage or advancing position.
ForFame is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eralesson looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eralesson stops ForFame from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
ForFame with a poor takedown
and Eralesson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eralesson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
ForFame has his hands clasped together around Eralesson's back. He's all about the action.
ForFame trying to hold on to Eralesson's head to control him but Eralesson postures up.
ForFame is controlling Eralesson's trapped leg to prevent Eralesson from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ForFame tries to get to full guard but Eralesson has control of the leg.
Eralesson wants to take a breather but ForFame is having none of it.
ForFame trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
ForFame tries for a takedown but Eralesson circles away easily
and Eralesson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Eralesson drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niklas Eralesson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Eralesson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Eralesson throwing strikes but ForFame manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
ForFame working the ground and pound.
Eralesson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Eralesson sneaks back into half guard.
Eralesson actively working from the bottom here.
Eralesson wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eralesson has hold of ForFame's hands but ForFame slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. ForFame lands a nice short elbow.
Eralesson won't allow ForFame to pass to mount.
Eralesson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
ForFame passes to full mount!
Eralesson tries to hold on but ForFame postures up.
ForFame breaks from Eralesson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Eralesson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Eralesson is looking to get to half guard.
ForFame lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eralesson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
ForFame looking to finish Eralesson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Eralesson!
Eralesson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
ForFame fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
ForFame with good strikes from the mount here!
Eralesson tries to lock up and control but ForFame gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
ForFame with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by ForFame.
Eralesson is trying desperately to improve position.
ForFame with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Eralesson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Eralesson is in a horrible position here. ForFame smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
ForFame with shots to the head and body - Eralesson looks very uncomfortable down there.
ForFame working the ground and pound effectively.
Eralesson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
ForFame lands a big elbow.
ForFame lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A nice elbow there by ForFame.
Eralesson tries to hold on but ForFame postures up.
A nice elbow there by ForFame.
ForFame landing strikes, looking to finish!
ForFame in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
ForFame is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Eralesson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Eralesson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. ForFame anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Eralesson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! ForFame slips an arm under Eralesson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. ForFame has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. ForFame is squeezing on Eralesson like an anaconda would it's prey. Eralesson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Will ForFame!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Spiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Besar The Kosovar Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for David Spiller has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Spiller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Besar The Kosovar Kid!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiller throws a series of punches but The Kosovar Kid moves out of range.
Spiller misses with an uppercut. The Kosovar Kid saw that one coming.
Spiller looks for a takedown but The Kosovar Kid sprawls well.
Spiller misses with a body shot.
Spiller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The Kosovar Kid keeping his opponent close.
The Kosovar Kid is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The Kosovar Kid makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The Kosovar Kid.
Spiller trying to control the position from guard on top but The Kosovar Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Kosovar Kid is controlling Spiller's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiller tries to stand but The Kosovar Kid is controlling from the bottom.
The Kosovar Kid has his hands on Spiller's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that The Kosovar Kid has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The Kosovar Kid is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spiller is trying to control but can't.
The Kosovar Kid not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Kosovar Kid trying to control the pace.
The Kosovar Kid looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spiller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spiller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Kosovar Kid lands strikes from half guard.
Spiller is trying to defend against the ground and pound but The Kosovar Kid scores with a couple of nice shots.
The Kosovar Kid has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Kosovar Kid takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Kosovar Kid drops an elbow to the side of Spiller's head.
The Kosovar Kid thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spiller's head.
The Kosovar Kid takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The Kosovar Kid seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from The Kosovar Kid.
Spiller controlling the position well.
The Kosovar Kid seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The Kosovar Kid works his way into side control.
Spiller can't do much from the bottom here.
Spiller takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Kosovar Kid creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Spiller sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The Kosovar Kid lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Kosovar Kid scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Spiller to see if he's OK.
Spiller is working to avoid the ground and pound but The Kosovar Kid connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Kosovar Kid is looking to take a break and control but Spiller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Kosovar Kid lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Spiller down.
The Kosovar Kid throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Kosovar Kid happy to just control the position for now.
Spiller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Kosovar Kid on the ground.
The Kosovar Kid scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Besar The Kosovar Kid dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Spiller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spiller.
The Kosovar Kid drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Spiller trying to control the position.
Spiller keeping moving, preventing The Kosovar Kid from controlling successfully.
Spiller throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Spiller looking to control.
Spiller can't keep his opponent in guard - The Kosovar Kid advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Kosovar Kid not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Kosovar Kid is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Spiller wants to hold on but The Kosovar Kid pushes him away.
Spiller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Spiller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Spiller tries to get out of the position.
Spiller is working hard here to advance position.
The Kosovar Kid unloading with bombs!
The Kosovar Kid punishing his opponent with strikes.
Spiller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The Kosovar Kid with shots to the head and body - Spiller looks very uncomfortable down there.
The Kosovar Kid can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spiller is looking to escape.
The Kosovar Kid postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Spiller looks a forlorn figure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiller tries to lock up and control but The Kosovar Kid gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The Kosovar Kid scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Spiller?
The Kosovar Kid lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Kosovar Kid with a couple of short strikes.
The Kosovar Kid scoring with strikes but Spiller is staying in there.
Spiller is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Kosovar Kid postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Spiller bigstyle! Two more strikes land for The Kosovar Kid and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Besar The Kosovar Kid!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kel Varnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Saver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Varnson's entrance music is Boondocks by Asheru. A fine choice. Kel Varnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kel Varnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Saver!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saver pushes Varnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Varnson is trying to break free.
Saver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saver shoots in for a takedown but Varnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Varnson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saver. Varnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varnson misses with the combination.
Varnson misses with a body punch
and Saver counters by clinching up.
Varnson gets underhooks to prevent Saver's takedown attempt.
Saver fails to pull guard.
Kel Varnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Saver.
Saver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saver scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Varnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Will Saver has been cut.
Varnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varnson stuns Saver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Varnson misses with a combination
and Saver counters with a single leg into guard. Varnson didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varnson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Saver!
Saver defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Varnson.
Varnson misses with a head shot.
Varnson throwing strikes here but Saver is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Saver is trying to escape the mount.
Varnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Saver manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Saver is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saver holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Varnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saver tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Varnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Varnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Varnson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Saver sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Saver parries the strikes from Varnson easily there. Varnson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Saver to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saver wants to control but Varnson postures up.
Varnson trying to control the position but Saver is working away.
Varnson has an Americana. Saver didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Varnson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Varnson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kel Varnson!
Kel Varnson retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roland Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock TheMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roland Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock TheMan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheMan doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
A nice combination there by TheMan.
TheMan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from TheMan.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of TheMan's head.
Smith 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.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TheMan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith wants to pass to mount but TheMan is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is taking a breather. TheMan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Smith is working for a kimura but TheMan is defending it quite comfortably.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but TheMan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
TheMan is in trouble now - Smith has advanced to mount!
TheMan tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith has hold of TheMan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and TheMan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
TheMan can't escape the position.
TheMan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smith.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… TheMan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by TheMan and Smith has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
TheMan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to advance to mount but can't.
TheMan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Smith presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Smith content just to control the position here.
Smith manages to capitalize on a mistake by TheMan to take his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith punches the canvas rather than the man.
TheMan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Smith'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.
Smith looking for the choke from the back.
Smith is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Good control from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. TheMan did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Smith prevents TheMan from improving his position.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
TheMan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Smith controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to pass to mount but TheMan is defending the position.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for TheMan!
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. TheMan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Roland Smith just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith uses his free foot to push down on TheMan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for TheMan.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
TheMan has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Smith dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
TheMan tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith dodges the punch combination from TheMan.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Roland Smith just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
TheMan misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. TheMan won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TheMan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lull in the action here as Smith stalls from top position.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but TheMan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smith is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. TheMan is trying to escape and Smith transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and TheMan is forced to tap! Nice work there by Smith! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roland Smith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Dollar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Garcia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cameron Dollar!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dollar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dollar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dollar wants to get back to his feet.
Dollar is taking a breather. Garcia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Garcia trying to control but Dollar postures up.
Dollar wants to stand up but Garcia is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dollar prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Dollar is just content to waste time from the top position. Garcia takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dollaris looking to pass into half guard but Garcia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Garcia is in guard.
Dollar looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.
Dollar has control of Garcia's left arm, preventing Garcia from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garcia preventing the sweep.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Dollar is retaining full guard.
Dollar controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Garcia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dollar is out of range and Garcia settles back down.
Dollar fails to land the takedown.
Garcia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dollar is out of range and Garcia settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dollar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garcia avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck for Dollar with that takedown attempt.
David Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Dollar.
Garcia tries to clinch up.
Dollar shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Dollar is out of range.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Dollar circles away and keeps his distance.
Dollar lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dollar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dollar throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
Dollar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garcia could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dollar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Dollar keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Dollar misses.
Dollar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dollar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dollar looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dollar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cameron Dollar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Garcia tries to clinch but Dollar is having none of it.
Dollar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Garcia gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dollar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Garcia looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Garcia looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Garcia!
Sloppy strikes there by Garcia.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Dollar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Dollar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dollar is not content to let Garcia control the position.
Dollar is looking for a sweep.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Dollar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dollar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garcia's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garcia is trying to control the action in half guard but Dollar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dollar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Garcia!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dollar throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dollar is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Garcia has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Garcia!
Garcia preventing the sweep.
Dollar is breathing heavily.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Dollar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dollar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.
Dollar is trying to keep Garcia in close.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Dollar keeps moving.
Garcia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dollar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garcia has managed to get both his arms back between Dollar's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Garcia tries to clinch up.
Dollar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dollar throws a leg kick
and Garcia counters with an inside leg kick.
Dollar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dollar off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Dollar 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!
Garcia tries to clinch but Dollar is having none of it.
Garcia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dollar. That did some damage!
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dollar misses with a leg kick
and Garcia counters with a leg kick.
Dollar scores with a takedown into Garcia's guard.
Dollar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Dollar from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dollar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.
Dollar tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Dollar from controlling successfully.
Dollar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dollar is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dollar looks for a takedown but Garcia sprawls well.
Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dollar.
Cameron Dollar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dollar dives in and grabs Garcia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes down on Dollar's head and hops out.
David Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Dollar.
Dollar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia stuffs the takedown attempt from Dollar. Dollar gets slowly back to his feet.
Dollar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garcia pinned against the cage. Garcia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dollar misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dollar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dollar fails with the takedown.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Dollar circles away and keeps his distance.
Dollar slips under a jab from Garcia.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Dollar.
Dollar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown by Dollar or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but David Garcia did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.
Dollar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dollar shoots in but no luck this time.
Dollar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garcia tries to clinch but Dollar moves out of range.
Dollar fails with the takedown.
David Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Dollar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dollar fails with a takedown attempt.
Dollar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dollar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dollar shoots in but Garcia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
David Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dollar.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia lands with a kick to the temple. Dollar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cameron Dollar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Garcia wants to clinch.
Dollar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dollar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dollar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dollar shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Dollar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia throws a body kick that misses.
No luck for Dollar with that takedown attempt.
Dollar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garcia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dollar fails to land the takedown.
Garcia wants to clinch.
Dollar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia is looking to clinch but Dollar is avoiding it.
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Dollar pushes him off.
Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Dollar pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Garcia had his way with Cameron Dollar in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dollar tries for a takedown but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dollar shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dollar shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Dollar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
David Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Dollar.
Garcia gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dollar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garcia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dollar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
Dollar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dollar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dollar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia as he jumps to the side.
Garcia scoring well with a low kick there.
Garcia is looking to clinch.
Garcia is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garcia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garcia slaps away a takedown attempt from Dollar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dollar has a takedown stuffed.
Garcia tries to clinch but Dollar moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dollar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia slips a jab and a cross from Dollar.
Dollar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dollar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Garcia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dollar has Garcia in his guard.
Garcia trying to control but Dollar is working from the bottom.
Dollar controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control but Dollar is working from the bottom.
Dollar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garcia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garcia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Garcia trying to control but Dollar is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia is really struggling to control Dollar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dollar has his foot on Garcia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcia works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Garcia!
David Garcia is the new lightweight champion!
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