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SPNY 140: Bravo - Yackey PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Klas Ondahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Ellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke Ellington will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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200 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
16 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Klas Ondahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke Ellington!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellington tries to bum rush Ondahl with a series of wild strikes but Ondahl uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ellington lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ellington.
Ellington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ondahl throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ellington was covering up waiting for the punch and Ondahl finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ondahl pushes down on Ellington's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ondahl tries to pass to full mount but Ellington defends it.
Ondahl sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ondahl'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.
Ondahl is pressing down on Ellington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ellington is holding on for now.
Ellington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ondahl. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ondahl throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Klas Ondahl wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ondahl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ellington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ondahl at a distance.
Ondahl takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ellington takes a swing at Ondahl's ribcage but misses.
Ellington connects with a leg kick. Ondahl looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellington stuffs the takedown.
Ellington lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellington dips to his left and cracks Ondahl with an uppercut!
Ondahl shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klas Ondahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellington 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.
The fighters circle, before Ellington throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Ondahl's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Ellington lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Duke Ellington!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Beacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Pettis looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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144 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Beacon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Beacon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pettis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pettis is breathing heavily.
Beacon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Beacon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pettis has hold of Beacon's hands but Beacon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beacon connects with a nice short shot to Pettis's temple.
Beacon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Beacon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beacon uses his free foot to push down on Pettis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pettis.
Beacon controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beacon takes Pettis's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pettis is in trouble.
Beacon is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Pettis won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Beacon off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Will Beacon!
Jay Pettis was interviewed post fight and said 'Next Time!! God bless'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kadian Aitkens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nawal Chekhemani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nawal Chekhemani acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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175 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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182 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kadian Aitkens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nawal Chekhemani!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aitkens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aitkens lands a hook to the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chekhemani has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Aitkens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aitkens misses with a punch on the inside.
Aitkens scores with a shot to the side of Chekhemani's head.
Chekhemani has had enough of the clinch but Aitkens keeps him there for the moment.
Aitkens scores with a shot to the side of Chekhemani's head.
Aitkens lands a right hand.
Aitkens scores with a shoulder strike.
Chekhemani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aitkens stalling in the clinch.
Chekhemani can't break the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Aitkens has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chekhemani wants to stall.
Aitkens lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Chekhemani's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Aitkens lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chekhemani or not.
Aitkens has Chekhemani pushed against the cage.
Aitkens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chekhemani backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aitkens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab from Aitkens.
Aitkens fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Chekhemani to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Chekhemani looks to clinch but Aitkens throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Chekhemani taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kadian Aitkens!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malakai Semerkhet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquim Antunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Semerkhet comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop Dogg - Pump Pump. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Malakai Semerkhet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joaquim Antunes!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semerkhet stuffs the takedown.
Antunes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Semerkhet sprawls well initially but Antunes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Semerkhet on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Antunes is controlling the pace.
Antunes stops Semerkhet from getting back to his feet.
Antunes tries to pass to full mount but Semerkhet defends it.
Antunes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Semerkhet's head.
Antunes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Antunes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Antunes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Semerkhet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Antunes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Semerkhet defending well though.
Antunes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Antunes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Antunes is nestled in close to Semerkhet, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Antunes wants to take a breather but Semerkhet is having none of it.
Antunes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Antunes throwing shots but Semerkhet is blocking nicely.
Semerkhet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Antunes on the ground.
Antunes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Antunes is pressing down on Semerkhet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Semerkhet is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Antunes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Antunes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Semerkhet looks like he's trying to stand up.
Semerkhet is staying active underneath Antunes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Semerkhet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Antunes.
Antunes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Antunes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Semerkhet's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antunes controlling the action here.
Semerkhet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Semerkhet tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Antunes lands a nice short elbow.
Antunes lands with a punch from half guard.
Antunes content to control rather than advance.
Antunes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Antunes throwing shots but Semerkhet is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes slows the pace down in half guard.
Semerkhet is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Antunes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Semerkhet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Antunes.
Antunes trying to control the action but Semerkhet is working from the bottom.
Antunes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at immortals. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Semerkhet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antunes is keen to just control but Semerkhet is a slippery customer.
Antunes with the ground and pound but Semerkhet uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antunes tries to free his leg and advance position but Semerkhet is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Antunes 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.
Antunes shoots in and drives through. Semerkhet sprawls well.
Antunes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Antunes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Semerkhet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Antunes somewhat.
Malakai Semerkhet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquim Antunes.
Antunes shoots in for a double leg but Semerkhet sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Antunes is defended easily by Semerkhet.
Antunes closes the distance and clinches up with Semerkhet, looking for a takedown. Antunes pushes Semerkhet against the cage but Semerkhet circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Semerkhet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Antunes is able to avoid easily.
Antunes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Antunes looks for a takedown but Semerkhet sprawls well.
Semerkhet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Semerkhet throws a low kick, looking for Antunes's leg but Antunes calmly moves out of range.
Malakai Semerkhet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes fails to land the takedown.
Semerkhet stuffs the takedown.
Nice body kick from Semerkhet.
Semerkhet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Semerkhet wants it to stay on the feet.
Antunes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joaquim Antunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antunes is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Antunes.
Antunes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Semerkhet tries to avoid it but Antunes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Semerkhet to the ground. Semerkhet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've been told by Semerkhet's head coaches at Steel Penn's Furious Styles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Antunes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Semerkhet but Semerkhet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Antunes shoots for a takedown but Semerkhet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Antunes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Antunes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Semerkhet tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Antunes is in Semerkhet's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antunes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antunes wants to control from the top but Semerkhet keeps moving.
Antunes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Antunes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Joaquim Antunes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Antunes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet won't allow Antunes to pass to mount.
Antunes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Semerkhet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Semerkhet is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Antunes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Antunes working the head and body with strikes.
Antunes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Antunes winds up and cracks Semerkhet with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Antunes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet won't allow Antunes to pass to mount.
Antunes is trying to control the action in half guard but Semerkhet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Antunes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Semerkhet defending well though.
Antunes passes to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antunes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Semerkhet takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The strikes coming from Antunes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Antunes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Semerkhet keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Antunes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Antunes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Semerkhet is staying active underneath Antunes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Antunes in particular looking to stall.
Ground and pound from Antunes.
Antunes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Antunes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Antunes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Semerkhet trying to hold on to Antunes's head to control him but Antunes postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Antunes drops an elbow to the side of Semerkhet's head.
Antunes is trying to control. Semerkhet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Semerkhet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Antunes.
Antunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Antunes working Semerkhet over with strikes.
Antunes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Antunes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Semerkhet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Semerkhet is in trouble now - Antunes has advanced to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Semerkhet in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antunes working Semerkhet over with strikes here.
Semerkhet holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Antunes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Antunes landing punches.
Antunes breaks from Semerkhet's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Antunes looking to finish Semerkhet with some ground and pound. This is bad for Semerkhet!
Antunes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Antunes lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes lands a couple of good shots and Semerkhet has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Antunes has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Semerkhet.
Antunes lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Semerkhet.
Semerkhet is rocked!
Antunes misses with an elbow to the head.
Oh Semerkhet is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Antunes biding his time, looking for the opening.
Semerkhet seems to have got his legs back now.
Antunes throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Semerkhet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antunes gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Antunes landing with strikes.
Antunes misses with an elbow to the head.
Semerkhet covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Antunes looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Joaquim Antunes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Antunes punishes Semerkhet with strikes from the back mount.
Antunes is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Semerkhet up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Semerkhet is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Antunes.
Antunes lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Antunes really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Antunes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Semerkhet but Semerkhet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Semerkhet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antunes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Semerkhet's guard.
Antunes content to stall in guard here.
Antunes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Semerkhet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Antunes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Antunes connects with a couple of short punches.
Antunes is working Semerkhet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Antunes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Antunes is looking to work some ground and pound but Semerkhet has wrist control.
Antunes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Semerkhet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Antunes pushing down on Semerkhet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Antunes stalling.
Antunes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antunes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Antunes thows a huge punch but Semerkhet dodges it nicely.
Antunes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Semerkhet's head.
Antunes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Antunes slips a nice elbow through Semerkhet's hands, connecting with Semerkhet's forehead.
Semerkhet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Antunes.
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!
Antunes is trying to control. Semerkhet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joaquim Antunes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Antunes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Malakai Semerkhet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet taking some punishment here, with Antunes in his half guard.
Semerkhet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Antunes.
Antunes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Antunes 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.
Antunes 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.
Semerkhet is looking to escape.
Antunes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Antunes slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Antunes works his way into full mount!
Antunes with good strikes from the mount here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Antunes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Antunes with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquim Antunes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Antunes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 33:40
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 34:40
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 34:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Antunes!
Joaquim Antunes is the new featherweight champion!
Joaquim Antunes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir Jecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jecht comes into the arena with The Lumberjack blaring out of the sound system. Urameshi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Styles P & Uncle Murda - Poppin Bottle. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sir Jecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yusuke Urameshi!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urameshi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jecht counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Urameshi's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Urameshi is trying to control the position but Jecht postures up.
Urameshi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jecht. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jecht advances to half guard.
Urameshi is trying to stand.
Urameshi wants to get back to full guard.
Jecht sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Urameshi won't allow Jecht to pass to mount.
Urameshi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Urameshi trying to hold on to Jecht's head to control him but Jecht postures up.
Jecht really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jecht not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Urameshi is trying to maintain the position but Jecht is very close to passing his half guard.
Jecht prevents Urameshi from standing back up.
Yusuke Urameshi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A head kick by Urameshi misses
and Jecht counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jecht drops an elbow to the side of Urameshi's head.
Jecht controlling the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jecht's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jecht's back!
Urameshi is hanging on to Jecht's back as he tries to escape.
Urameshi missing with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jecht rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Urameshi trying to control the action but Jecht is working from the bottom.
Urameshi misses with a head shot. Jecht uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jecht not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jecht is really struggling to control Urameshi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jecht looking for a sweep. Not yet Jecht, not yet.
Jecht has his hands on Urameshi's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi wants to control from the top but Jecht keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sir Jecht.
Urameshi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jecht's head.
Jecht takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Jecht.
Yusuke Urameshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jecht lands a slapping body shot.
Jecht takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
A left and a right from Urameshi both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jecht cracks Urameshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Urameshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Urameshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi checks the leg kick.
Urameshi scores with a hook to the body. Jecht takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Urameshi throws a head kick but Jecht moves out of range.
Urameshi lands with a slapping head kick.
Urameshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jecht is just out of range.
Jecht throws a front kick aimed at Urameshi's knee but Urameshi avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jecht.
Urameshi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jecht throws a series of punches but Urameshi avoids them all with ease.
Jecht shoots for a double leg takedown but Urameshi sprawls well. He's pushed Jecht's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Urameshi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jecht takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jecht drops his hands momentarily and Urameshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jecht is rocked!
Urameshi grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Jecht takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Urameshi cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yusuke Urameshi!
After winning the bout, Yusuke Urameshi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trey Anastasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evangelista Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anastasio's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tweezer. Nunes has chosen Never Be Alone as his entrance music. Trey Anastasio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Anastasio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Evangelista Nunes!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anastasio shoots for a takedown but Nunes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nunes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Nunes there.
It looks like Trey Anastasio has been cut.
Anastasio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anastasio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anastasio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nunes as he avoids it easily.
Nunes thows a body kick. Anastasio tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Anastasio shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Anastasio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anastasio darts in looking for a takedown but Nunes gets double underhooks and turns Anastasio into the cage.
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!
Nunes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nunes missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nunes.
Nunes scores with a knee to the head.
Nunes landing knees to the head.
Anastasio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anastasio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nunes smiles and moves away.
Nunes jabs Anastasio right on the nose. Anastasio blinks but takes it well.
Nunes jabs Anastasio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anastasio tries to clinch but Nunes moves out of range.
Anastasio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A good leg kick by Nunes.
Anastasio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nunes counters with a nice kick to the body.
Anastasio is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nunes misses with a few strikes there.
Anastasio goes for a double leg but Nunes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nunes continues to drive forward.
Nunes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes lands with a light punch inside.
Anastasio is rocked!
Nunes pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Anastasio! Nunes unloads with more strikes and Anastasio sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evangelista Nunes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie McCaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCaw has chosen Seeing Things as his entrance music. Richie McCaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Austin Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richie McCaw!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from McCaw. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCaw tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anderson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anderson.
Anderson works over McCaw with some ground and pound from guard.
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCaw has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCaw is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCaw on the ground.
McCaw is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson cracks McCaw with a solid left hand.
McCaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but McCaw blocks nicely.
McCaw is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson is working McCaw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to work some ground and pound but McCaw has wrist control.
We've been hearing good reports from Anderson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anderson with a flurry of punches that miss.
McCaw has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Anderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McCaw looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson with a nice head shot there.
Anderson landing with the ground and pound.
McCaw is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson scoring with punches to the head and body.
McCaw working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCaw manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McCaw throws a wild left hand from mount and Anderson manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
My spies in Round Table Elite inform me that McCaw has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McCaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from McCaw there.
McCaw is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCaw.
McCaw thows a huge punch but Anderson dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control but McCaw is keeping busy.
McCaw wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
McCaw is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
McCaw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCaw not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCaw trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCaw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
McCaw thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCaw stops Anderson from getting back to his feet.
McCaw missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCaw is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCaw is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McCaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richie McCaw will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anderson checks a leg kick.
McCaw checks a leg kick nicely.
McCaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McCaws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCaw shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McCaw throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on McCaw's shoulder, as McCaw tries to avoid the shot.
McCaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCaw slips a straight right by Anderson.
McCaw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anderson throws a wild body kick that McCaw sees coming a mile off.
McCaw misses with a wild combination.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
McCaw lands a head shot.
A jab from Anderson does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCaw lands with a nice combination. Anderson backs away looking to recover.
McCaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McCaw instigates a clinch.
Anderson breaks the clinch.
McCaw tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
McCaw throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCaw. McCaw obviously looking to wear him down.
A bone on bone clash there as McCaw blocks the leg kick.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCaw.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Austin Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson cracks McCaw with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but McCaw moved out of range nicely.
Anderson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCaw is able to avoid easily.
McCaw takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces McCaw off the cage and back into range.
McCaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson thuds a left hand into McCaw's body.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - McCaw had a free shot at his head there.
Anderson is looking to slow McCaw down with leg kicks.
Anderson checks a leg kick.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but McCaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
McCaw defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCaw doesn't seem phased though.
McCaw cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCaw throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
McCaw connects with a good right hand that stumbles Anderson. Anderson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCaw scores with a jab to the head.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCaw at a distance.
McCaw throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
McCaw cracks Anderson with a good jab.
McCaw shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab lands there for McCaw.
McCaw misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Anderson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson throws a jab when McCaw was well out of range.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCaw thows a body shot but no joy.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCaw lunges at Anderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anderson's hand.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
enabling McCaw to counter with a crisp jab.
McCaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCaw clinches with his opponent.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
McCaw being controlled against the cage.
McCaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCaw manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anderson on his heels. He'll look to pass Anderson's guard now, I'm sure.
McCaw lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCaw drops back, looking for a kneebar! Anderson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Anderson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Anderson!
Anderson lands some shots froms side 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 Austin Anderson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Anderson blocks a head kick by McCaw.
Anderson tries a low kick but McCaw avoids it.
McCaw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
McCaw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
McCaw blocks a low kick nicely.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on McCaw's shoulder, as McCaw tries to avoid the shot.
McCaw tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Anderson lands a right hook to the body.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
McCaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from McCaw.
McCaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCaw closes the distance and clinches.
McCaw misses with an elbow over the top.
McCaw pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by McCaw.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of McCaw's head.
McCaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCaw backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson gets through McCaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCaw throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anderson lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCaw backwards.
Anderson lands a body punch.
Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson lands a jab.
Anderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCaw throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCaw connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anderson scrambles back to his feet.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. McCaw moves away and avoids it.
McCaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCaw ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but McCaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson throws a shot to the body.
Anderson thuds his right hand into McCaw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCaw tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
McCaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
McCaw slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. McCaw saw that one coming.
Austin Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCaw looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from McCaw.
A left lands for Anderson.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCaw.
McCaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
McCaw missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCaw misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCaw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCaw checks a low kick from Anderson.
McCaw looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Anderson throws a right hand that McCaw ducks under and follows up with a left that McCaw also avoids with ease.
Anderson throws a looping overhand right but McCaw ducks down to avoid it.
McCaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCaw counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson has his hands clasped together around McCaw's back. He's all about the action.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but McCaw has control of the leg.
McCaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCaw throwing shots but Anderson is blocking nicely.
McCaw is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but McCaw has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anderson 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Anderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Austin Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Richie McCaw stepped up to the mic, saying 'You know..I did my best..I will be back and better than ever!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antero Rokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarred Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rokka comes to the cage accompanied by Antero's Walkout. 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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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antero Rokka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jarred Rose!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rokka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Antero Rokka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rokka throws a leg kick which misses Rose's front leg but catches the back leg as Rose tries to avoid it.
Rose shoots in for a takedown but Rokka shows good takedown defense.
Rokka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rokka rushes Rose and presses him up against the cage.
Rokka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rokka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rokka throws a head punch that misses.
Rose has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rokka after a bit of a struggle.
Rose has hold of one of Rokka's legs. Rokka is fighting the takedown attempt but Rose gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rokka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose throws a strike but Rokka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rose lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rokka!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rokka working to try and regain half guard.
Rose has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rose working Rokka over with strikes here.
Rokka's coaches at Amsterdamage have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rokka wants to hold on but Rose pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose with the ground and pound from mount.
Rose quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Rose but it's paid off an Rokka is forced to tap! Nice work by Rose.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarred Rose!
During a confident post fight interview, Jarred Rose thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Rodinerio Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Yackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bravo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Damian Marley - Confrontation. Yackey has chosen Ante Up as his entrance music. Jimmy Yackey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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221 lbs
21 - 14 - 1 |
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205 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
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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
21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Yackey!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yackey throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Yackey. No joy for Bravo on that attempt.
Yackey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yackey avoids it really well and circles away.
Bravo misses with a takedown attempt - Yackey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Rodinerio Bravo . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yackey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yackey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yackey scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yackey tries to land a front kick but Bravo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yackey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bravo moves into range and clinches up with Yackey.
Bravo wants a takedown but no success here.
Yackey told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Bravo tries to pull guard but Yackey holds him up against the cage and eventually Bravo drops back down to his feet.
Yackey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bravo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Yackey is trying to keep an underhook but Bravo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yackey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yackey.
Yackey wants to get back to his feet but Bravo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yackey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bravo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yackey keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Bravo stops Yackey from standing up.
Yackey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bravo is aware though and is defending well.
Bravo advances position into side control!
Yackey tries to improve position but can't.
Yackey prevents Bravo from improving position.
Yackey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bravo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bravo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yackey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yackey can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Yackey looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bravo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Yackey is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bravo lets go of the hold and Yackey can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Rodinerio Bravo !
Joey Rodinerio Bravo made sure to mention his sponsor, Just Fight (Everything 7$) in his post fight interview.
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