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ECFC 27 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Mean A Thing. Pereira has chosen K5 - Lovin' Feelin' as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Blue 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clint Pereira!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson lands with a nice combination. Pereira backs away looking to recover.
Nelson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pereira's head backwards.
Pereira darts in and clinches Nelson up against the cage.
Pereira lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Nelson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pereira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nelsons head.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira slips under a jab from Nelson.
Pereira cracks a nice hook into Nelson's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira scores with a hook.
Nelson swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Pereira moves out of range.
Nelson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pereira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pereira thuds a left hand into Nelson's body.
Pereira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pereira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pereira blocking some punches.
Pereira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nelson's defenses.
It looks like Roy Nelson has been cut.
Pereira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nelson's defenses.
Pereira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Pereira on the inside.
Pereira working aggressively here.
Pereira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nelson lands with a left to the head.
Nelson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pereira lands with a light punch inside.
Nelson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pereira has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Pereira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to circle away but Pereira has him pinned against the cage.
Pereira throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pereira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira throws an elbow but it misses.
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nelson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pereira. Pereira obviously looking to wear him down.
Pereira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Roy Nelson's cut is getting worse.
Pereira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pereira lands with a kick to the temple. Nelson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pereira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Roy Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Pereira. Those never looked like landing.
Pereira misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson punishes Pereira's body with a nice straight punch.
Pereira throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Pereira misses with a double jab.
Pereira dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Pereira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pereira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Pereira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pereira dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Nelson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pereira counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pereira unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nelson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Pereira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira lands with a light punch inside.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pereira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nelson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pereira.
Nelson is looking to wear down Pereira with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pereira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Pereira does no damage.
Pereira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pereira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nelson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pereira staying out of range there.
Pereira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pereira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pereira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pereira throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nelson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pereira's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Pereira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Nelson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nelson is looking to clinch.
Pereira scores with a punch to the head.
Nelson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nelson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nelson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nelson throws a lazy right hand but Pereira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pereira moves out of range as Nelson strikes.
Pereira fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nelson misses with a lunging right hand
and Pereira counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nelson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nelson trying to control the position but instead, Pereira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nelson into the cage.
Pereira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pereira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pereira scores with a shot to the side of Nelson's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira crunches a lovely knee into Nelson's ribcage.
Pereira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Roy Nelson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira scores with a shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Pereira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pereira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as Pereira controls the action.
Nelson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nelson blocks the elbow strike.
Pereira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nelson taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nelson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pereira trying to land knees to the body.
Nelson takes an elbow to the temple.
Nelson looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jeez, Roy Nelson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nelsons head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson is trying to force a seperation but Pereira has the dominant position.
Pereira lands an elbow inside that Nelson shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roy Nelson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Clint Pereira!
A victorious Clint Pereira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xav Danger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Gates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Danger. This should be fireworks!
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xav Danger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Gates!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gates fails to land the takedown.
Danger closes the distance and clinches up with Gates, looking for a takedown. Danger pushes Gates against the cage but Gates circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Danger slaps away a takedown attempt from Gates, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gates looking to score a takedown here. Danger is defending well but Gates drives through and ends up in Danger's guard.
Gates preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gates is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gates looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger keeping moving, preventing Gates from controlling successfully.
Danger wants to sweep but no luck.
Gates is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gates trying to control but Danger is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Gates was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gates shoots in but Danger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Xav Danger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Gates.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gates's waist but Gates gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Danger off to one side.
Gates will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gates looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Danger working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
An elbow from Danger crashes against the mat.
Gates is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Danger is controlling him well.
Gates bucks up and tries to throw Danger off but instead Danger has got his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates holding both Danger 's hands and preventing any damage.
Gates wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Danger scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Danger landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gates wants to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Danger has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gates wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Danger.
Danger throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gates because Danger loaded up on that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gates wants to try and get back to his feet.
Danger throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gates because Danger loaded up on that one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Danger has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gates's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danger thowing shots but they're missing.
Danger tries to control but Gates wriggling away.
Gates squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danger landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gates taking shots to the head.
Danger is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xav Danger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Danger slaps away a takedown attempt from Gates, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Danger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gates as he jumps to the side.
Gates fails with a takedown attempt.
Danger shoots in for a double leg but Gates sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gates shoots in looking for a takedown. Danger tries to sprawl out of it but Gates keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Danger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Xav Danger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Gates.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Gates with that takedown attempt.
Danger stuffs the takedown.
Xav Danger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gates fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gates shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Danger's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger looking for a sweep. Not yet Danger, not yet.
Danger looking to control.
Gates throws a big elbow that misses.
Xav Danger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danger has momentary wrist control but Gates slips an elbow through the middle.
Danger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gates manages to get himself to full guard.
Gates keeping moving, preventing Danger from controlling successfully.
Danger stops Gates from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Danger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Danger postures up in Gates's guard and throws a big left but Gates blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger throws a big right hand that misses.
Danger throwing strikes from guard but Gates blocks nicely.
Danger trying to control but Gates is working from the bottom.
Gates wants to stand and escape but Danger is having none of it.
Gates preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Danger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Danger works over Gates with some ground and pound from guard.
Gates has momentary wrist control but Danger slips an elbow through the middle.
Danger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger trying to control but Gates is working from the bottom.
Gates utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Danger trying to control but Gates is working from the bottom.
Danger throws a big elbow that misses.
Danger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gates wants to stand and escape but Danger is having none of it.
Gates keeping moving, preventing Danger from controlling successfully.
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!
Gates wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gates bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into 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 Xav Danger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Danger dives in and grabs Gates's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gates pushes down on Danger's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Danger or perhaps it was just good defense by Gates, which made it look bad.
Gates with a poor takedown
enabling Danger to counter with a crisp jab.
Gates fails with a takedown attempt.
Danger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gates as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xav Danger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danger shoots in for a takedown but Gates shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gates shoots in for a takedown but Danger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gates misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gates fails to land the takedown.
Gates stuffs the takedown attempt from Danger. Danger gets slowly back to his feet.
Gates shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Danger as he jumps to the side.
Gates shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Danger as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger stuffs the takedown attempt from Gates. Gates gets slowly back to his feet.
Gates with a lazy takedown attempt
and Danger counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Danger lands with a punch from half guard.
Danger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gates's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gates does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gates is trying to stand.
Danger is trying to control. Gates wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gates looks like he's trying to stand up.
Danger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gates does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Danger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jack Gates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gates wants to get back to his feet.
Gates is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Danger pulls his head out easily.
Danger with the ground and pound but Gates uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gates is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Danger is controlling him.
Danger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gates lands a decent shot there.
Danger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Danger postures up in Gates's guard and throws a big left but Gates blocks it.
Gates looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Danger working some strikes from top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danger with a nice head shot there.
Danger trying to control but Gates is working from the bottom.
Xav Danger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gates has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danger has managed to get both his arms back between Gates's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xav Danger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Danger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xav Danger!
A relieved looking Xav Danger thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Perrin Aybara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lalli Koylio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Perrin Aybara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lalli Koylio!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aybara throws a chopping leg kick but Koylio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Koylio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Aybara throws a body punch but Koylio moves out of range.
Aybara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aybara tries a head kick but it misses.
Koylio missing with a left hand there. Aybara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aybara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aybara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aybara misses with a body kick.
Aybara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aybara moves forwards but Koylio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Koylio doesn't manage to clinch there - Aybara circles away.
Koylio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aybara.
Aybara throws a leg kick but Koylio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aybara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koylio.
Koylio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koylio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Koylio wants it to stay on the feet.
Aybara looks to land a body kick but Koylio moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Aybara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara fails with the takedown
and Koylio counters by moving into the clinch.
Koylio tries to throw a body punch but Aybara avoids it by throwing Koylio back against the cage.
Koylio gets through Aybara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koylio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aybara lands an elbow just above Koylio 's eye.
It looks like Lalli Koylio has been cut.
Aybara is trying to break the clinch but Koylio has him pressed against the cage.
Aybara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Koylio's defenses.
Aybara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koylio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aybara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aybara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aybara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koylio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aybara.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aybara, right into the meat.
Aybara misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koylio moves out of range as Aybara throws a body kick.
Koylio slips a straight right by Aybara.
Aybara misses with a body shot.
Aybara works the jab nicely.
Aybara looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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!
Aybara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koylio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koylio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aybara throws a nice head kick!
Aybara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koylio manages to avoid it.
Aybara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aybara. Koylio does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aybara. Koylio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koylio takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Koylio scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koylio wants a takedown.
Aybara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Koylio tightens his grip and picks Aybara up, before dumping him to the ground. Aybara manages to land in guard.
Aybara keeping moving, preventing Koylio from controlling successfully.
Aybara wants to sweep here but Koylio controlling him for the moment.
Aybara is trying to control the position but Koylio postures up.
Koylio scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aybara wants to sweep here but Koylio controlling him for the moment.
Koylio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aybara keeping moving, preventing Koylio from controlling successfully.
Koylio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lalli Koylio was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Aybara throws a wild body kick that Koylio sees coming a mile off.
Aybara tries a low kick but Koylio avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aybara throws the kick towards the body but Koylio avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Aybara misses the target.
Aybara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aybara takes a swing at Koylio's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perrin Aybara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lalli Koylio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Koylio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aybara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aybara looks for the body kick but Koylio saw that one coming.
Aybara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aybara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koylio under the eye.
Aybara tries a head kick but it misses.
Koylio sizes up Aybara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aybara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aybara looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing that Aybara has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Koylio is controlling Aybara's posture.
Koylio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara throwing strikes from guard but Koylio blocks nicely.
Koylio keeping full guard, as Aybara tries to pass.
Aybara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aybara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Koylio's guard.
Aybara is looking to stall here but Koylio recovers full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aybara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Koylio 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.
Koylio trying to keep a closed guard but Aybara is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aybara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koylio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aybara is one step ahead there.
Aybara trying to control the position from guard on top but Koylio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Perrin Aybara has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Aybara slips a jab from Koylio.
Aybara throws a half hearted mid kick.
Koylio scores with a one two! Aybara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koylio fails with a takedown attempt.
Koylio has Aybara up against the cage in a clinch.
Aybara trying to land knees to the body.
Aybara throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aybara missing with knees to the body.
Aybara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Koylio prevents it.
Aybara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aybara looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aybara can't find room to land a body shot as Koylio controls the action.
Koylio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aybara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aybara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koylio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perrin Aybara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lalli Koylio's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Koylio tries to clinch up.
Aybara lands a nice hook to Koylio's body. Koylio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aybara throws a body kick that misses.
Aybara tries to work over Koylio's front leg with a kick but Koylio checks it.
Koylio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koylio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aybara.
Aybara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Perrin Aybara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koylio blocks the body kick.
Koylio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aybara throws a hook to the side of Koylio's head but Koylio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aybara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koylio lands with a straight right. Aybara didn't see that one coming.
A head kick misses from Aybara.
Aybara misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koylio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Koylio wants to take a breather but Aybara is having none of it.
Aybara is looking for a sweep. Koylio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aybara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Koylio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perrin Aybara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koylio trying to control but Aybara is working from the bottom.
Aybara looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aybara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aybara working for a triangle but Koylio defends it easily.
Koylio trying to control but Aybara is working from the bottom.
Koylio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aybara is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koylio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aybara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Koylio defends well.
Aybara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koylio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koylio advances to half guard.
Koylio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Perrin Aybara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koylio is looking to take a break and control but Aybara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koylio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lalli Koylio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koylio controlling the action here.
Koylio is thwarting Aybara's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aybara gets full guard.
Aybara is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Perrin Aybara.
Well Aybara has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perrin Aybara!
A very excited looking Perrin Aybara made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Franck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul McCracken will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Franck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCracken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A solid body kick from McCracken.
McCracken throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McCracken throws a body kick that misses.
McCracken throws a leg kick which misses Franck's front leg but catches the back leg as Franck tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCracken moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Franck's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCracken.
Franck wants to break free but McCracken has control.
McCracken tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franck avoids it.
McCracken stalling.
Franck misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCracken manages to break the clinch.
McCracken misses with a body kick.
McCracken throws a nice looking combination but Franck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken tries to clinch but Franck is having none of it.
McCracken throws a one two combo.
It looks like Joseph Franck has been cut.
Franck fails to land with a series of punches.
McCracken lands a big head kick that sends Franck tumbling to the mat! McCracken takes a step backwards and waves Franck back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franck fails with the takedown.
Franck shoots in for a takedown but McCracken shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCracken cracks Franck with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Franck tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but McCracken pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Franck is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul McCracken!
Paul McCracken decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Gautier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remo Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Remo Williams Theme as his entrance music. Remo Williams told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
35 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pierre Gautier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Remo Williams!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gautier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gautier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams lands an overhand right.
Gautier throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gautier is looking to score with low kicks.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Gautier moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gautier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gautier manages to break the clinch.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gautier moves away.
Williams takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gautier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Gautier connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Remo Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gautier connects with a high kick.
It looks like Remo Williams has been cut.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gautier.
Williams avoids the head kick by Gautier.
Gautier scores with a jab to the body.
Williams looks winded!
Gautier catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Gautier scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gautier.
Gautier is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Gautier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body punch from Gautier.
Gautier fakes the leg kick and cracks Williams in the body.
Gautier scores with a punch to the head.
Gautier lands with a nice body punch.
Gautier dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gautier throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Gautier.
Gautier throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Gautier jabs at Williams's body.
Gautier connects with a right that clearly hurt Williams. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Gautier proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Williams collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Gautier!
After winning the bout, Pierre Gautier 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Sherbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Sorrowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pavel Sherbo 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pavel Sherbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Sorrowe!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sorrowe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sorrowe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sherbo is trying to defend but Sorrowe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sorrowe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sherbo pushes Sorrowe off looking to stand but Sorrowe dives back in and keeps control.
Sorrowe is keen to just control but Sherbo is a slippery customer.
Sorrowe is working for a submission of some sort.
Sorrowe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sherbo sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherbo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sorrowe.
Sherbo gets full guard.
Sherbo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sorrowe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sherbo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sherbo misses with an uppercut
and Sorrowe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sherbo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sherbo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sherbo lands with a shot to the body.
Pavel Sherbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sorrowe looks for a takedown but Sherbo sprawls well.
Sherbo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sherbo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe dodges the punch combination from Sherbo.
Sherbo cracks Sorrowe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sherbo clobbers Sorrowe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sorrowe shoots for a takedown but Sherbo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sorrowe ducks under a wild hook from Sherbo.
Sorrowe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sherbo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sherbo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sorrowe is defended easily by Sherbo.
Pavel Sherbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Sorrowe.
Sherbo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sorrowe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherbo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sorrowe's head.
Nice body punch from Sherbo.
Sherbo misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Sherbo misses the target.
Sorrowe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sherbo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Sherbo.
A telegraphed right hand from Sherbo misses the target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sorrowe is defended easily by Sherbo.
Sorrowe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sherbo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sorrowe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sorrowe darts in looking for a takedown but Sherbo gets double underhooks and turns Sorrowe into the cage.
Sorrowe looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherbo pushes Sorrowe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sherbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sorrowe breaks from the clinch.
Sherbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sherbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sorrowe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sherbo circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sherbo misses with a hook. Sorrowe ducked under it nicely.
Sherbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sorrowe is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sorrowe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sherbo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sherbo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sherbo swings for the body but Sorrowe moves out of range.
Sorrowe shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheers as Sherbo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sorrowe doesn't seem phased though.
Good shot there by Sherbo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Sherbo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sherbo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sherbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sorrowe is just out of range.
Sherbo lands a jab to Sorrowe's midsection.
Sherbo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sorrowe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sorrowe throws a head kick that misses.
Sherbo looks to land a combination but Sorrowe avoids it well.
Sorrowe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sherbo throws out the jab.
Sherbo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sorrowe darts in looking for a takedown but Sherbo gets double underhooks and turns Sorrowe into the cage.
Sherbo scores with a hook to the body.
Sherbo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sherbo is trying to break free.
Sherbo breaks from the clinch.
Sorrowe is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Sherbo - just one landing.
Sorrowe takes one to the chin there.
Sherbo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sherbo punishes Sorrowe's body with a nice straight punch.
Sorrowe shoots in looking for a takedown but Sherbo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sorrowe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pavel Sherbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Sorrowe.
Sherbo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sorrowe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sherbo throws a looping overhand right but Sorrowe ducks down to avoid it.
Sherbo throws a right hand that misses
letting Sorrowe counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Sorrowe.
Sherbo throws a body punch but Sorrowe moves out of range.
Sherbo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sorrowe slips a jab and a cross from Sherbo.
Jab from Sherbo.
Sherbo throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sherbo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sorrowe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Nice body punch from Sherbo.
Sherbo scores with a jab.
Sorrowe needs to keep his hands up - Sherbo had a free shot at his head there.
Sherbo scores with a hook.
Sherbo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sorrowe's hands.
Sorrowe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sorrowe tries a head kick but it misses.
Pavel Sherbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Sorrowe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sherbo defends well and Sorrowe ends up having to push Sherbo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sherbo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sherbo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sorrowe avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherbo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sean Sorrowe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sherbo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sorrowe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sorrowe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot lands for Sherbo.
Sorrowe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sherbo.
Pavel Sherbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sorrowe slips a jab and a cross from Sherbo.
Sorrowe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sherbo scores with a jab. Sorrowe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sherbo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sorrowe.
Sorrowe moves away from the strike by Sherbo.
Sorrowe avoids the body shot from Sherbo.
Sorrowe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sherbo.
Sherbo lands a jab to Sorrowe's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sherbo missing with a left hand there. Sorrowe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sorrowe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sherbo misses the shot to the body.
Sherbo stuffs the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Sorrowe or perhaps it was just good defense by Sherbo, which made it look bad.
Sherbo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sherbo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sherbo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sherbo lands a nice shot that snaps Sorrowe's head back.
Jab from Sherbo.
Nice shot lands for Sherbo.
Sherbo lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Sherbo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Sorrowe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sorrowe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sherbo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sorrowe somewhat.
Sherbo lands a nice shot to the body.
Sherbo stuns Sorrowe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sorrowe tries for a takedown but Sherbo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pavel Sherbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Sorrowe.
Sorrowe needs to keep his hands up - Sherbo had a free shot at his head there.
Sherbo throws a nice looking combination but Sorrowe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sherbo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sorrowe has time to react.
Sorrowe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sorrowe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sherbo swivels and escapes.
Sherbo lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Sherbo.
Sherbo looks to land a left hand but Sorrowe moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Sherbo.
Sherbo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sorrowe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sherbo throws a body punch but Sorrowe moves out of range.
Sorrowe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sherbo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sorrowe can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Sherbo. Sorrowe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sorrowe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sherbo sprawls well. Sherbo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sorrowe gets slowly back to his feet.
Sherbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Sorrowe.
Sorrowe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sorrowe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sherbo cracks Sorrowe with an open hand slap.
Sorrowe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sorrowe shoots for a double leg takedown but Sherbo sprawls well. He's pushed Sorrowe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Sherbo does it's job there.
Sherbo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sherbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sorrowe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sherbo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sorrowe's head backwards.
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!
Sherbo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sherbo lands a really nice looking cross but Sorrowe seems unphased.
Sorrowe throws a sloppy head kick and Sherbo moves out of range easily.
Sorrowe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sherbo.
Sherbo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sherbo scores with a hook.
Sorrowe misses with a head kick.
Sorrowe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sherbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherbo thuds a left hand into Sorrowe's body.
Sherbo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sorrowe is just out of range.
A left and a right from Sherbo both land. Nice combination.
Sherbo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sorrowe's head.
Sherbo connects with a right hand. Sorrowe shakes it off.
Sean Sorrowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sherbo throws a shot from downtown. Sorrowe moves away and avoids it.
Sherbo misses with a hook
and Sorrowe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab, jab by Sherbo - just one landing.
Sherbo throws a shot from downtown. Sorrowe moves away and avoids it.
Sherbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sorrowe manages to avoid it.
Sorrowe walks into a left hand.
Sherbo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sherbo cracks Sorrowe with an open hand slap.
Sherbo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pavel Sherbo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sherbo throws out the jab.
Sherbo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sherbo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sherbo lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Sherbo finds it's way through Sorrowe's defenses.
Sherbo digs a good body shot into Sorrowe's ribs.
Sorrowe shoots in but no luck this time.
Sorrowe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sorrowe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sherbo lands a jab.
The crowd cheers as Sherbo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sorrowe doesn't seem phased though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sherbo connects with a body shot that sends Sorrowe's belly button to the back.
Sorrowe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Sherbo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sherbo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Sherbo!
During a confident post fight interview, Pavel Sherbo 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Furlong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrea Hermias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Furlong kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Say it Ain't So. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Furlong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrea Hermias!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermias on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Furlong tries to clinch up.
Furlong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hermias drives through and clinches with Furlong against the cage.
Furlong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hermias is keeping busy.
Hermias goes for a takedown attempt but Furlong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Furlong throws a right and a left that Hermias avoids nicely.
We've been informed that Hermias has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hermias feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Furlong's calf.
Furlong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hermias lands a jab.
Hermias fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Furlong moves out of range as Hermias strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furlong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hermias is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Furlong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Edward Furlong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrea Hermias.
Hermias managing to block the knees to the body from Furlong.
Furlong prevents the takedown attempt.
Hermias goes for a takedown attempt but Furlong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Furlong misses the jab.
Hermias tries to clinch but Furlong is having none of it.
Andrea Hermias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermias throws a series of punches but Furlong avoids them all with ease.
Hermias is trying hard to land a takedown here. Furlong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Furlong throws the left hand but Hermias avoids the punch easily.
Hermias dives in and scores a takedown into Furlong's guard.
Hermias postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermias throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hermias slips nicely into half guard.
Hermias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Furlong is looking to escape.
Furlong is trying to get back to full guard.
Furlong actively working from the bottom here.
Hermias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Furlong keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermias is trying for a kimura here. Furlong looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hermias wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrea Hermias!
Andrea Hermias 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Gab Showman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Oliver's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman-Metallica. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gab Showman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oliver.
Oliver avoids the body shot from Showman.
Oliver shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Showman's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Oliver preventing the sweep.
Showman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oliver manages to get himself to full guard.
Oliver has a closed guard, preventing Showman from standing up.
Showman wants to stand and escape but instead Oliver has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Showman 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliver passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Showman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oliver is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Showman is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray Oliver!
Ray Oliver bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Malkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Bruny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!This should be fireworks!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kirill Malkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Bruny!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruny misses with a straight right.
Malkov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Malkov misses with a head kick.
Bruny looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bruny trying to control the position from guard on top but Malkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malkov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kirill Malkov.
Malkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bruny.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkov checks a leg kick nicely.
Bruny misses with a takedown attempt - Malkov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bruny misses with a hook.
Bruny throws an overhand right that lands on Malkov's shoulder, as Malkov tries to avoid the shot.
Malkov throws a head kick that misses.
Malkov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Elite MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Malkov throws a head kick but Bruny moves out of range.
Bruny misses with a hook
and Malkov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malkov slips a straight right by Bruny.
Malkov leaves Bruny with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bruny misses with a body shot.
Bruny throws a good cross that connects.
Bruny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bruny takes a swing at Malkov's ribcage but misses.
Bruny checks a leg kick nicely.
Malkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bruny is out of range and Malkov settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Malkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bruny is out of range.
Malkov throws a sloppy head kick and Bruny moves out of range easily.
Malkov throws a head kick that misses.
Malkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bruny has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bruny.
Kirill Malkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kirill Malkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Bruny.
Malkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bruny.
Malkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bruny throws out the jab.
Bruny moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruny misses with a double jab.
Malkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bruny throws a wild body kick that Malkov sees coming a mile off.
Malkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruny connects with a solid leg kick.
Jerome Bruny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruny connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bruny misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruny throws a jab when Malkov was well out of range.
Bruny lands with a kick to the temple. Malkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Malkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Bruny dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bruny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malkov throws a head kick that misses
and Bruny counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malkov won't be happy with that.
Malkov manages to get back to half guard.
Malkov keeping control of the position.
Malkov is looking for a sweep. Bruny is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bruny wants to pass to mount but Malkov is defending the position.
Bruny is looking to take a break and control but Malkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkov tries to get to full guard but Bruny has control of the leg.
Bruny is looking to take a break and control but Malkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malkov is looking to escape.
Bruny wants to work for an arm triangle but Malkov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bruny trying to control from half guard but Malkov is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruny winds up and cracks Malkov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Malkov wants to control but Bruny is keeping busy.
Malkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bruny.
Bruny passes to full mount!
Bruny controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruny is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Malkov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bruny landing strikes, looking to finish!
Malkov tries to lock up and control but Bruny gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Malkov is working to get back to half guard.
Malkov has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Bruny's lack of action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruny is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bruny scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Malkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Bruny scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruny throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malkov is not content to let Bruny control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Bruny 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!
Malkov avoids a kick to the body.
Bruny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malkov is looking to score with low kicks.
Bruny goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Malkov blocks a leg kick.
Jerome Bruny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malkov avoids the body shot from Bruny.
Bruny thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruny.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkov scores with a leg kick.
Malkov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bruny misses with a hook.
Bruny throws a shot to the body.
Bruny throws a series of punches but Malkov avoids them all with ease.
Bruny avoids a kick to the body.
Bruny throws a push kick but Malkov slaps the foot to one side.
Bruny misses with a lunging right hand
and Malkov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bruny really felt that one!
Bruny throws a jab when Malkov was well out of range.
Malkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bruny is out of range and Malkov settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Malkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bruny on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malkov. Malkov obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Malkov is predictable there
and Bruny counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malkov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bruny keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bruny tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bruny scores with a shot to the side of Malkov's head.
Malkov misses with some punches.
Malkov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bruny lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bruny jumps into guard, dragging Malkov to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkov won't allow Bruny to sweep him here.
Malkov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Malkov postures up.
Malkov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malkov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Malkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Kirill Malkov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Malkov tries to land a front kick but Bruny steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malkov throws a leg kick but Bruny sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bruny throws a shot to the body.
Bruny wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bruny avoids a kick to the body.
Malkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bruny lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Malkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruny dips to his left and cracks Malkov with an uppercut!
Bruny tries to work over Malkov's front leg with a kick but Malkov checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Bruny really dominated that round.
That's time! Malkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bruny displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bruny throws a wild body kick that Malkov sees coming a mile off.
Bruny tries a low kick but Malkov avoids it.
Bruny throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malkov.
Malkov tries to score with a low kick but Bruny moves his leg out of the way.
Malkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bruny fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruny scores with a sloppy right hand. Malkov should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Bruny checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Malkov tries a low kick but Bruny avoids it.
Malkov throws a sloppy head kick and Bruny moves out of range easily.
Bruny throws a good cross that connects.
Malkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruny.
Malkov checks a leg kick.
Bruny misses with a wild combination.
Bruny shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Malkov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bruny trying to control but Malkov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malkov is trying to control the position but Bruny postures up.
Jerome Bruny has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bruny is fighting to break Malkov's control of his arms but Malkov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bruny postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Malkov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bruny, into his guard.
Bruny throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Malkov escapes and throws Bruny's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruny is not content to let Malkov control the position.
Malkov working away.
Malkov decides to stand back up.
Malkov throws a leg kick
and Bruny counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkov struggling a bit here.
Malkov tries to buck Bruny off but Bruny is having none of it.
Bruny working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruny trying to control the action but Malkov is working from the bottom.
Bruny controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruny goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Malkov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bruny but great work by Malkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Bruny dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bruny scores with a jab. Malkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bruny takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bruny.
Kirill Malkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bruny feints and then cracks Malkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malkov down.
Bruny scores with a shot to the body.
Bruny looks to score with a jab to the body but Malkov is just out of range.
Bruny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malkov throws a head kick that Bruny semi-blocks.
Malkov lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bruny.
Malkov throws a sloppy head kick and Bruny moves out of range easily.
Bruny lands with a right hand.
Bruny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malkov manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Bruny there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bruny throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Malkov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Malkov scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malkov.
Malkov throws a nice head kick!
Bruny thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bruny throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruny shoots in for a takedown but Malkov shows good takedown defense.
Kirill Malkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Bruny.
Bruny throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bruny drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bruny trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malkov looking to control.
Bruny throwing strikes but missing.
Bruny tries to free his leg and advance position but Malkov is retaining full guard.
Bruny looking to sit in guard and control but Malkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bruny looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Malkov passes into side control.
Malkov wants to control but Bruny is keeping him busy.
Jerome Bruny is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruny manages to work his way to half guard, despite Malkov's best efforts.
Malkov passes to full mount!
Bruny is in all sorts of trouble here.
Malkov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bruny bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Malkov is pulling down on Bruny's head. It's preventing any offense from Bruny, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kirill Malkov.
Well Bruny has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Bruny! Jerome Bruny retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Jerome Bruny thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Akbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Loblaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loblaw is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bob Loblaw Song. Loblaw has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Hunter Akbar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bob Loblaw's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunter Akbar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Loblaw!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akbar shoots in looking for a takedown. Loblaw tries to sprawl out of it but Akbar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Loblaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Akbar fails with the takedown.
Akbar dives in and grabs Loblaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Loblaw pushes down on Akbar's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Akbar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akbar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Akbar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bob Loblaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akbar lands the left hand.
Akbar works over Loblaw's head and body with a nice combination.
Loblaw shoots in and bounces Akbar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akbar is looking for a triangle but Loblaw pushes his legs off easily.
Loblaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbar wants to sweep but no luck.
Akbar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Loblaw's guard.
Loblaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akbar is one step ahead there.
Akbar lands a couple of elbows.
Akbar throwing strikes but missing.
Loblaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw keeping moving, preventing Akbar from controlling successfully.
Akbar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Loblaw is proving hard to escape from.
Akbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loblaw is keeping the position for now.
Loblaw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akbar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akbar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loblaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Loblaw keeping moving, preventing Akbar from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hunter Akbar wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Akbar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akbar cracks the inside of Loblaw's front leg.
Akbar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Loblaw's sensitive parts.
Loblaw tries to sprawl but Akbar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Loblaw is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Akbar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Akbar in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Loblaw tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Akbar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hunter Akbar!
Hunter Akbar is the new middleweight champion!
Hunter Akbar decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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