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INY 21 Blake v Cross PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Lasota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Melendez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Melendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcin Lasota!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Melendez throws a combination that misses
and Lasota counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lasota is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Melendez defends it well.
Melendez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lasota.
Lasota controlling the pace.
Melendez is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melendez is looking to control Lasota's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Melendez avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melendez is looking for a sweep. Lasota is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez gets back to full guard.
Melendez is trying to control the position but Lasota postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lasota showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Melendez has a takedown stuffed.
Melendez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lasota's waist but Lasota gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Melendez off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Melendez moves forwards but Lasota connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Melendez misses with a takedown attempt
and Lasota counters with a single leg into guard. Melendez didn't expect that.
Lasota throws a big elbow that misses.
Lasota slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lasota stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melendez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lasota 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.
Melendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasota sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lasota throwing strikes from guard but Melendez blocks nicely.
Melendez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lasota doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lasota manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lasota pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melendez is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Melendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lasota bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Melendez's head backwards.
Melendez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Melendez tries for a takedown but Lasota circles away easily
and Lasota decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Melendez's guard.
Lasota slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Melendez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lasota trying to control the position from guard on top but Melendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Lasota 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.
Melendez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lasota avoids it really well and circles away.
Lasota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lasota avoids the head kick by Melendez.
Melendez gets caught flat footed, as Lasota shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lasota's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Melendez pulls Lasota in close to prevent any damage.
Melendez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lasota loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lasota engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Melendez keeping full guard, as Lasota tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Melendez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lasota as he jumps to the side.
Melendez fails with the takedown
and Lasota counters with a single leg into guard. Melendez didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lasota wants to pass the guard but Melendez is keeping the position.
Melendez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lasota can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Melendez working a defensive guard here.
Lasota pushing down on Melendez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Melendez is trying to control but can't.
Lasota sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Melendez defending well though.
Lasota trying to control from half guard but Melendez is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasota trying to control the pace.
Lasota wants to pass the guard but Melendez is defending well.
Lasota content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Lasota has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Good exchange - Lasota coming out on top.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lasota.
Melendez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anthony Melendez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melendez fails with the takedown
and Lasota counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lasota shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Melendez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Melendez prevents Lasota from moving into mount.
Lasota working away.
Melendez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lasota is trying to work for a kimura but Melendez is defending well.
Melendez lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Lasota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Lasota throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Melendez tries to clinch up but Lasota circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Melendez.
Melendez fails with the takedown.
Lasota lands a nice shot to the body.
Lasota stuns Melendez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lasota shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Melendez regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasota slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lasota trying to control the position from guard on top but Melendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melendez trying to keep a closed guard but Lasota is proving a slippery customer.
Lasota not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lasota passes into half guard.
Lasota is thwarting Melendez's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lasota prevents Melendez from improving his position.
Lasota controlling the action here.
Melendez missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Melendez stuffs the takedown.
Melendez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Melendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melendez just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melendez shoots for a double leg takedown but Lasota sprawls well. He's pushed Melendez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lasota shoots in and bounces Melendez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lasota slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Melendez looking for a sweep. Not yet Melendez, not yet.
Lasota looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lasota is continuing to stall.
Marcin Lasota is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Melendez tries to strike from the bottom.
Lasota engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Melendez working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcin Lasota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lasota has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcin Lasota!
After the fight, Marcin Lasota was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ali Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Przemyslaw Tur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ali Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Przemyslaw Tur!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a head kick but Tur moves out of range.
Tur lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Tur clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Tur stalling the fight.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tur has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Tur keeps him there for the moment.
Tur manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tur has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Tur fails to land.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Tur scores with a nice short uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tur lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tur misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tur swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tur throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
A short right from Tur on the inside.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Tur blocks it.
Johnson tries a knee to the head but Tur blocks it.
Tur throws a head punch that misses.
Tur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tur blocks it with crossed arms.
Tur swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson is trying to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Johnson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Tur is controlling him.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tur stalling.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tur gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Tur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Tur, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson rushes Tur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson gets a clinch.
Tur is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Tur has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Tur.
Johnson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tur prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been informed that Tur has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tur scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson is rocked!
Tur fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson drops his hands for a split second and Tur immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Johnson face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Tur follows up with a right hand that knocks Johnson into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Przemyslaw Tur!
Przemyslaw Tur tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Ruffneck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Ruffneck!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramirez lunges at Ruffneck with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ruffneck's hand.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramirez throws a leg kick which misses Ruffneck's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruffneck tries to avoid it.
Ruffneck misses with an uppercut. Ramirez saw that one coming.
Ramirez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A swing and a miss from Ruffneck.
Ramirez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramirez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Ruffneck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruffneck throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruffneck punishes Ramirez's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramirez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ruffneck to score with a decent uppercut.
Ruffneck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruffneck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramirez circles away quickly and effectively.
Ruffneck throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruffneck clinches with his opponent.
Ramirez is leaning against Ruffneck and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ruffneck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruffneck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramirez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ruffneck is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Ramirez fails to land.
Ruffneck just leaning against Ramirez, taking a breather.
Ruffneck has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
Ruffneck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruffneck throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Ramirez working aggressively here.
Ramirez slowing the pace effectively.
Ramirez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramirez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruffneck.
Ramirez tries to break free but Ruffneck pushes him back against the cage.
Ramirez is trying to maintain a safe position but Ruffneck gets an underhook and turns Ramirez into the cage.
Ramirez tries to work over Ruffneck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramirez can't find room to land a body shot as Ruffneck controls the action.
Ruffneck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ruffneck as Ramirez tries to tie him up.
Ramirez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ramirez stalling in the clinch but Ruffneck improves position.
Ruffneck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruffneck tries to work over Ramirez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Ruffneck.
Ruffneck works on Ramirez's body with a couple of short punches.
Ramirez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ruffneck has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ramirez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ruffneck can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez breaks from the clinch.
Ruffneck gets a clinch.
Ramirez wants to break free but Ruffneck has control.
Ruffneck tries to work over Ramirez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramirez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruffneck.
Ruffneck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramirez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruffneck's elbow.
Ruffneck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramirez lands a body shot.
Ramirez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruffneck uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ramirez tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruffneck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ruffneck lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruffneck's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruffneck obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ruffneck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Ramirez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ruffneck throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirez's shoulder, as Ramirez tries to avoid the shot.
Ruffneck blocks a head kick by Ramirez.
Ruffneck throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruffneck scores with a body shot.
Ruffneck throws a poor cross that misses
and Ramirez counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramirez.
Ruffneck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Ruffneck throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramirez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ruffneck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Ruffneck closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Ruffneck 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.
Ramirez slips a straight right by Ruffneck.
Ruffneck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruffneck.
Ruffneck looks to land a left hand but Ramirez moved out of range nicely.
Ramirez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ramirez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ramirez feints and then cracks Ruffneck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ruffneck down.
Ruffneck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ruffneck throws a shot to the body.
Ramirez is looking to wear down Ruffneck with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ramirez throws a sloppy head kick and Ruffneck moves out of range easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruffneck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruffneck struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramirez controls his hands.
Ruffneck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramirez blocks a body shot from Ruffneck.
A right hand to the body from Ruffneck.
A short right from Ruffneck.
The Ruffneck seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ruffneck misses with some punches.
Ramirez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruffneck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Ruffneck takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ramirez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruffneck.
Ramirez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruffneck takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ruffneck misses.
Ruffneck misses with an uppercut. Ramirez saw that one coming.
Ruffneck stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramirez.
Ruffneck misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruffneck was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruffneck tries to clinch there but Ramirez circles away.
Ramirez moves out of range as Ruffneck strikes.
Ruffneck works Ramirez's body with a nice hook.
Ruffneck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramirez's hands.
A punch lands to the side of Ramirez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Ruffneck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramirez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruffneck misses with an uppercut
and Ramirez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ruffneck throws a series of punches but Ramirez avoids them all with ease.
Ruffneck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramirez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruffneck getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ramirez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donk. Ruffneck catches Ramirez right on the button with a cross.
Ruffneck checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ramirez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ruffneck. That did some damage!
Ramirez connects with a leg kick. Ruffneck looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ruffneck stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramirez.
Ruffneck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Ramirez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Ramirez.
Ramirez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruffneck takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ramirez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramirez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ramirez staying out of range there.
Ramirez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruffneck throws out the jab.
Ramirez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ruffneck's calf.
Ruffneck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ruffneck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramirez swings for the body but Ruffneck moves out of range.
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 Jeff Ramirez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ruffneck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramirez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruffneck's sensitive parts.
Ramirez tries to score with a low kick but Ruffneck moves his leg out of the way.
Ruffneck fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramirez on the side of the head.
Ramirez cracks the inside of Ruffneck's front leg.
Ramirez lands a nice looking body kick.
Ramirez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from Ruffneck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruffneck clinches up against the cage.
Ruffneck taking a breather.
Ramirez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruffneck scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez cracks Ruffneck with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ruffneck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
The fighters circling - Ruffneck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruffneck. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruffneck throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirez's shoulder, as Ramirez tries to avoid the shot.
Ruffneck takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramirez, right into the meat.
Ramirez blocks a jab.
Ruffneck scores with a jab. Ramirez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ruffneck blocks a head kick by Ramirez.
Ramirez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruffneck blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramirez.
Ruffneck changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruffneck's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ramirez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ruffneck. That did some damage!
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!
Ruffneck throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
Ramirez wants to slow Ruffneck down by chopping away at his legs.
Ruffneck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ramirez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruffneck checks a low kick from Ramirez.
Ruffneck tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramirez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ruffneck moves in looking to clinch but Ramirez pushes him off.
Ramirez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
You can see that Ruffneck has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruffneck moves out of range of the body kick from Ramirez.
Ruffneck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramirez.
Ruffneck jabs Ramirez right on the nose. Ramirez blinks but takes it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ruffneck, as that shot connected.
Ruffneck throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruffneck throws a big shot that misses.
Ruffneck swings widly with a right hand
and Ramirez counters with an outside leg kick.
Ramirez takes one to the chin there.
Ruffneck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruffneck's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ramirez under the eye.
Ruffneck missing with a left hand there. Ramirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruffneck.
Ramirez defending well as Ruffneck loads up on a big left hand.
Ruffneck avoids the head kick by Ramirez.
Ruffneck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramirez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruffneck misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruffneck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramirez. That's going to slow Ruffneck down.
Ruffneck misses with a looping right.
Ruffneck steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ramirez. That one must have hurt.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruffneck.
Ruffneck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramirez.
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 Jeff Ramirez.
I think Ramirez 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Ramirez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Cummings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pawel Kielek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elijah Cummings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pawel Kielek!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kielek has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cummings.
Cummings looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kielek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cummings momentarily.
Cummings takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cummings has closed the distance and engaged Kielek in a clinch.
Cummings struggles to land a body shot inside as Kielek controls his hands.
Cummings misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cummings misses with a body punch.
Cummings is struggling to control the position.
A short left from Cummings.
Cummings lands a nice uppercut.
Cummings lands an uppercut.
Cummings lands a body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Kielek's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cummings has Kielek pressed against the cage, preventing Kielek from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummings misses with a body punch.
Kielek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kielek tries to break free but Cummings pushes him back against the cage.
Cummings pushes Kielek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kielek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cummings misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cummings presses Kielek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cummings lands an uppercut.
Cummings working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummings throws a head punch that misses.
Cummings keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kielek's efforts to push away.
Cummings lands with a short shot to the head.
Kielek is trying to break free.
Cummings controlling the action here for a moment.
Cummings throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A frustrated look appears on Kielek's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kielek is trying to force a seperation but Cummings has the dominant position.
Cummings keeps control of Kielek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Cummings.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cummings.
Cummings is pushing Kielek up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cummings tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Cummings.
Cummings misses with a punch to the body.
Cummings misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cummings lands a nice uppercut.
Cummings struggles to land a body shot inside as Kielek controls his hands.
Come on Cummings - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kielek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cummings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kielek's elbow.
Cummings lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kielek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cummings lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kielek backwards.
Cummings keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kielek's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Cummings.
Cummings lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cummings taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Cummings dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kielek cracks a nice hook into Cummings's ribs.
Cummings takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kielek takes a swing at Cummings's ribcage but misses.
Kielek misses with a looping right.
Pawel Kielek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Kielek.
Cummings throws a leg kick but Kielek sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cummings moves away from the strike by Kielek.
Kielek stalks Cummings and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cummings's face. Cummings staggers backwards, shaken.
Kielek throws a right hand that misses
and Cummings counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kielek lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cummings looks to land a right hand but Kielek moved out of range.
Cummings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kielek can do to turn this around?
Kielek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cummings.
Kielek throws a lazy uppercut
and Cummings finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummings cracks the inside of Kielek's front leg.
Cummings misses with a looping left.
Kielek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cummings counters with a leg kick.
Cummings rushes Kielek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cummings doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cummings doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cummings scores with a hook to the body.
Cummings scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cummings.
Cummings lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cummings has Kielek pressed against the cage, preventing Kielek from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cummings doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cummings just leaning against Kielek, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummings lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cummings lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kielek.
Cummings fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Cummings.
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!
Cummings pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cummings tries to throw a body punch but Kielek avoids it by throwing Cummings back against the cage.
Cummings prevents Kielek from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummings lands with a short shot to the head.
Kielek wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Cummings.
Cummings manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cummings goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cummings misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kielek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kielek is looking to control Cummings's arms but Cummings gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kielek has his back to the cage.
Cummings misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummings stalling against the cage.
Cummings working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cummings - that landed with a thud.
Cummings scores with a shot to the side of Kielek's head.
Cummings lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cummings lands a hook that snaps the head of Kielek backwards.
Kielek blocking some punches.
Kielek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kielek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice body punch from Cummings - that landed with a thud.
Cummings working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Cummings dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Kielek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kielek throws a lazy uppercut
and Kielek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kielek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cummings bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cummings forces Kielek back against the cage and clinches.
Cummings lands a left hand.
Cummings swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cummings is stalling here.
Cummings has Kielek pressed against the cage, preventing Kielek from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings keeps control of Kielek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kielek prevents a body shot from Cummings.
Kielek prevents a body shot from Cummings.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Cummings.
Cummings swings wildly with an uppercut but Kielek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cummings lands a body punch.
Cummings lands a nice uppercut.
Cummings just leaning against Kielek, taking a breather.
Kielek has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cummings lands with a short shot to the head.
Elijah Cummings has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cummings is working Kielek over against the cage.
Cummings works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cummings lands with a short shot to the head.
Cummings lands with a short shot to the head.
Elijah Cummings is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummings lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kielek looking to slow down the pace here.
Cummings stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cummings.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummings keeps control of Kielek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Kielek's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cummings lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kielek tries to break the clinch but Cummings is controlling the position.
Cummings controlling the action here for a moment.
Cummings lands with a short shot to the head.
Pawel Kielek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cummings keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kielek's efforts to push away.
Kielek is trying to force a seperation but Cummings has the dominant position.
Cummings tries to throw a body punch but Kielek avoids it by throwing Cummings back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kielek blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Cummings showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cummings, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Cummings!
Elijah Cummings bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anno Damang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrious Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damang kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is F***you. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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165 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anno Damang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demetrious Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Damang is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Damang circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Damang with that takedown attempt.
Damang shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Damang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Damang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Damang is in Johnson's guard.
Damang is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Damang defends easily.
Damang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damang wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Damang stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Damang trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Damang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Damang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Damang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Damang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
Damang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Johnson tries to roll over but Damang keeps him under control.
Damang trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Damang 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.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Damang.
Damang lands strikes from half guard.
Damang content to control rather than advance.
Damang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Damang is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Damang.
Damang trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damang wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Damang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Damang is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Johnson controlling Damang's posture.
Damang throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Damang working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Damang preventing the sweep.
Damang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Damang throwing strikes but missing.
Damang throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anno Damang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Damang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anno Damang 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.
Damang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Damang really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Damang circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Damang drives through with a takedown into guard.
Damang slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Damang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Damang from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Damang tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Damang from controlling successfully.
Damang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Damang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Damang from controlling successfully.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Damang defends it easily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Damang keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Damang doesn't seem bothered though.
Damang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Damang working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Damang in side control, throwing shots but Johnson defends.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Damang scoring with strikes.
Johnson controls the position for a moment.
Damang wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Damang tries to stand but can't do so whilst Johnson controls his leg.
Johnson is not content to let Damang control the position.
Damang decides to stand and escape the position.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Damang.
Damang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anno Damang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson lands a head kick!
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Damang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Damang lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Damang is controlling the position.
Damang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson controls Damang momentarily but Damang frees himself.
Damang stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anno Damang dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Damang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Damang persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Damang scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Damang grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Damang.
Damang wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson tries to roll over but Damang keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson punching from the bottom.
Johnson has hold of Damang's hands but Damang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Damang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Damang trying to control from Johnson's half guard. Johnson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Damang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Damang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Damang cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Damang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Damang gets to his feet - Johnson follows without any prompting.
Damang looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Damang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Damang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Damang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anno Damang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Damang doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Damang.
Damang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Damang misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Damang stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Anno Damang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Damang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson forces Damang back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson has Damang pushed against the cage.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damang shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson lands a jab to Damang's midsection.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Damang but Damang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Damang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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 Anno Damang.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Damang, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anno Damang!
In his post fight interview, Anno Damang started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Biggavel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Zound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Biggavel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Zound!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggavel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zound misses with a series of wild punches.
Biggavel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zound.
Biggavel pushes Zound up against the cage in a clinch.
Zound fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zound prevents the takedown attempt.
Biggavel slows down the pace here.
Zound prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Biggavel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggavel wants to take the fight to the mat but Zound manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggavel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Biggavel manages to end up in side control.
Zound is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Biggavel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zound blocking the ground and pound attempt from Biggavel.
Zound keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggavel looks to land a strike but Zound avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Biggavel works over Zound with some ground and pound from guard.
Zound controls Biggavel momentarily but Biggavel frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zound is on top in guard.
Zound wants to control from the top but Biggavel keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zound accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Biggavel manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zound escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biggavel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zound's half guard.
Zound throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Biggavel stalling away here and it's allowed Zound to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Zound preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Biggavel throws an elbow that misses. Zound uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Biggavel's guard. Nice move by Zound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zound prevents Biggavel from getting back to his feet.
Zound throws a big elbow that misses.
Zound trying to control the position from guard on top but Biggavel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zound throws a strike but Biggavel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggavel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zound works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Biggavel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zound throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Biggavel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Biggavel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Biggavel with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Biggavel working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Biggavel cracks Zound with a solid left hand.
Biggavel lands a couple of digs.
Biggavel looking to pass the guard.
Zound trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggavel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Biggavel trying to control but Zound is working from the bottom.
Biggavel is in close to Zound's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zound 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.
Zound throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Biggavel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Biggavel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zound works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biggavel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Biggavel landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Biggavel 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.
Biggavel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zound.
Zound throws a head kick that misses.
Biggavel 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.
Max Biggavel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Zound with that takedown attempt.
Biggavel shoots in looking for a takedown but Zound manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biggavel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Biggavel moves out of range of the strikes.
Biggavel shoots in but no luck this time.
Zound throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zound lands a jab to the nose.
Biggavel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zound has had enough of the clinch but Biggavel keeps him there for the moment.
Zound wants to take the fight to the mat but Biggavel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Biggavel gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Zound regains guard.
Biggavel lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zound has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Biggavel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Biggavel trying to control but Zound is working from the bottom.
Biggavel won't allow Zound to sweep him here.
Biggavel is working Zound over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Biggavel working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zound's head.
Biggavel throws a strike but Zound rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Max Biggavel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zound working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zound trying to control the position from guard on top but Biggavel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Biggavel here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zound looking to sit in guard and control but Biggavel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zound working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biggavel.
Biggavel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zound works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Biggavel trying to control but Zound is working from the bottom.
Zound is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Biggavel defends well.
Biggavel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Biggavel throwing strikes from guard but Zound blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zound looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Biggavel wants to control from the top but Zound keeps moving.
Zound has his foot on Biggavel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biggavel works his way back into a safe position though.
Biggavel distracts Zound with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biggavel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Biggavel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zound can do to turn this around?
Zound looking for a sweep. Not yet Zound, not yet.
Biggavel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zound swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zound has his foot on Biggavel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biggavel works his way back into a safe position though.
Zound has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Biggavel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zound is breathing heavily.
Biggavel postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zound looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Biggavel looking to pass the guard.
Biggavel trying to control but Zound is working from the bottom.
Biggavel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Biggavel trying to control but Zound is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Biggavel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zound's half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biggavel wants to work for an arm triangle but Zound is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Biggavel wants to control but Zound is keeping him busy.
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 Max Biggavel will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
No joy there for Zound, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Biggavel fails with a takedown attempt.
Biggavel pushes Zound up against the cage in a clinch.
Zound misses with the head strike.
Biggavel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Biggavel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Biggavel wants a takedown.
A body shot lands from Zound.
Zound throws a head punch that misses.
Zound swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Biggavel to work.
Biggavel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Biggavel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggavel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zound pulls his leg out and moves away.
Biggavel tries for a takedown but Zound sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggavel darts in looking for a takedown but Zound gets double underhooks and turns Biggavel into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Biggavel has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zound clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Biggavel controlling well, preventing Zound from escaping the position.
Zound trying to control the hands but Biggavel breaks the grip.
Biggavel is punishing Zound with strikes - can he finish him?!
Zound avoids the strikes from Biggavel.
Biggavel is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Biggavel avoiding Zound 's attempts to control his hands.
Biggavel cracks Zound with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Zound from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Zound trying to control the hands but Biggavel breaks the grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zound tries to break free.
Biggavel punches Zound on the ear.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biggavel keeps control of the position easily here as Zound tries to buck him off.
Biggavel lands punches and elbows.
Zound is trying to break free.
Zound breaks Biggavel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Biggavel wants to stand but Zound is controlling the position.
Zound throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zound throws a big right hand that misses.
David Zound has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zound trying to control but Biggavel is working from the bottom.
Biggavel wants to stand and escape but Zound is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zound trying to control but Biggavel is working from the bottom.
Zound has gone for a leg lock! Biggavel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zound's guard.
Biggavel with a nice head shot there.
Biggavel looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biggavel trying to control but Zound is working from the bottom.
Biggavel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Biggavel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Biggavel, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Biggavel!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matel Huchkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matel Huchkov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Juan Dela Cruz's chin.
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19
143 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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25
130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matel Huchkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Huchkov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Huchkov - that landed with a thud.
Huchkov gets underhooks to prevent Dela Cruz's takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Huchkov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Huchkov for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Matel Huchkov.
Huchkov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dela Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Huchkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huchkov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Huchkov working over Dela Cruz with some ground and pound. Dela Cruz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Huchkov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dela Cruz can't get the takedown.
Matel Huchkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Huchkov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Huchkov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Huchkov presses Dela Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Huchkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dela Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Huchkov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dela Cruz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Huchkov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Huchkov controlling the action here for a moment.
Huchkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dela Cruz is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dela Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Huchkov finish him?
Huchkov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Huchkov lands a nice elbow.
Dela Cruz is pressed against the cage. Huchkov pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Dela Cruz! Two more big strikes from Huchkov and Dela Cruz crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Matel Huchkov!
Matel Huchkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Blachowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Blachowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ted Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz tries to clinch but Blachowicz moves out of range.
Cruz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Blachowicz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Blachowicz loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
We've been told by Blachowicz's head coaches at Coolidge's MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cruz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blachowicz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blachowicz.
A shot in the inside from Cruz.
It looks like Jan Blachowicz has been cut.
Cruz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cruz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cruz receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blachowicz takes a shot to the head.
Blachowicz is trying to break the clinch but Cruz is controlling him.
Cruz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cruz just leaning against Blachowicz, taking a breather.
Cruz digs a right hand into Blachowicz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blachowicz's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Cruz.
Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blachowicz backwards.
Blachowicz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cruz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cruz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Blachowicz regains guard immediately.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Blachowicz keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blachowicz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blachowicz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz stands up and waves to Blachowicz to follow him.
Blachowicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blachowicz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blachowicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cruz is leaning against Blachowicz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cruz prevents the takedown attempt.
Blachowicz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cruz is struggling to control the position.
Blachowicz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz has Blachowicz pressed against the cage, preventing Blachowicz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Cruz.
Blachowicz wants to get back to striking at distance but Cruz won't allow it.
Blachowicz tries to circle away but Cruz has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Cruz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cruz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blachowicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cruz gets underhooks to prevent Blachowicz's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Blachowicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Cruz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Blachowicz's cut.
That's time! Blachowicz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cruz instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Blachowicz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cruz lands a body shot.
Ted Cruz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blachowicz is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cruz.
Cruz stalling against the cage.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz scores with a shot to the side of Blachowicz's head.
Blachowicz is pressed up against the cage. Cruz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blachowicz down to the mat. Blachowicz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blachowicz throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Blachowicz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blachowicz lunges at Cruz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cruz's hand.
Nice shot lands for Blachowicz.
Cruz lands a jab to Blachowicz's midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Blachowicz. Those never looked like landing.
Blachowicz wants to slow Cruz down by chopping away at his legs.
Cruz throws a body punch but Blachowicz moves out of range.
Cruz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jan Blachowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cruz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cruz cracks Blachowicz with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a body shot.
Cruz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cruz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Cruz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz slowing the pace effectively.
Blachowicz prevents a body shot from Cruz.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Cruz.
Cruz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruz.
Jan Blachowicz's cut is getting worse.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cruz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee calls for Cruz to work.
Blachowicz tries to circle away but Cruz has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Cruz.
Blachowicz tries to break free but Cruz pushes him back against the cage.
Blachowicz prevents a body shot from Cruz.
Cruz scores with a shoulder strike.
Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blachowicz's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blachowicz backwards.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blachowicz tries to break free but Cruz pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Cruz.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
Cruz slowing the pace effectively.
Blachowicz blocks a body shot from Cruz.
Cruz pushes Blachowicz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blachowicz is trying to break the clinch but Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blachowicz backwards.
Cruz leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jan Blachowicz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Cruz clinches up against the cage.
Cruz controlling the action here for a moment.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Blachowicz avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cruz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blachowicz wants to get back to striking at distance but Cruz won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz stalling the fight.
Blachowicz takes a shot to the head.
Cruz lands a right hand.
Cruz taking a breather.
Blachowicz is looking to break free of the clinch but Cruz has double underhooks.
Cruz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blachowicz being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ted Cruz.
Blachowicz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cruz misses with a straight right.
Ted Cruz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blachowicz throws a leg kick but Cruz checks it.
Blachowicz throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Blachowicz's guard.
Cruz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blachowicz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cruz stands up from Blachowicz's guard - Cruz perhaps looking for a knockout.
A nice combination there by Blachowicz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blachowicz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Cruz.
Cruz scores with a shot to the side of Blachowicz's head.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jan Blachowicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blachowicz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cruz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blachowicz is trying to break the clinch but Cruz is controlling him.
Cruz tries to work over Blachowicz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz has Blachowicz pressed against the cage, preventing Blachowicz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blachowicz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cruz pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cruz 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Cruz!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlito Rotolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manolito Damhuis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlito Rotolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manolito Damhuis!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Rotolo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rotolo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rotolo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Damhuis as he avoids it easily.
Rotolo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Damhuis is trying to defend but Rotolo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rotolo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Damhuis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rotolo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Damhuis's head.
Rotolo wants to control but Damhuis is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damhuis is trying to control but can't.
Rotolo moves into full mount! Damhuis won't be happy about that!
Damhuis working to try and regain half guard.
Rotolo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Damhuis because Rotolo loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damhuis is looking to improve his position but Rotolo isn't that keen on the idea.
Rotolo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rotolo avoids the attempt from Damhuis to control.
Rotolo thowing shots but they're missing.
Damhuis tries to hold on but Rotolo pushes him away.
Rotolo lands with some strikes.
You get the feeling that Damhuis really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Damhuis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Damhuis wants to control but Rotolo is keeping busy.
Rotolo prevents Damhuis from improving his position.
Damhuis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rotolo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotolo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rotolo stalling away here and it's allowed Damhuis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Damhuis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rotolo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damhuis is keeping the position for now.
Damhuis working for a triangle but Rotolo defends it easily.
Damhuis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rotolo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Damhuis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Damhuis looking for a sweep. Not yet Damhuis, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damhuis looking to control.
Rotolo forces his way into half guard.
Rotolo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Damhuis looking for submissions off his back.
Damhuis wants to improve his position but Rotolo is controlling well.
Rotolo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rotolo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Damhuis wants to improve his position but Rotolo is controlling well.
Rotolo wants to control but Damhuis is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotolo works his way into full mount!
Damhuis tries to hold on but Rotolo postures up.
Damhuis can't escape the position.
Damhuis looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Rotolo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rotolo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Damhuis tries to lock up and control but Rotolo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rotolo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rotolo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Damhuis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damhuis tries to lock up and control but Rotolo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlito Rotolo dominated that round.
That's time! Rotolo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rotolo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Damhuis's half guard.
Rotolo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Damhuis can do to turn this around?
Rotolo tries to pass to full mount but Damhuis defends it.
Damhuis is pressing down on Rotolo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rotolo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Damhuis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rotolo trying to control but Damhuis is working from the bottom.
Rotolo stopping the sweep attempt from Damhuis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damhuis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Damhuis misses with a head shot. Rotolo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Damhuis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damhuis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Damhuis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rotolo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Damhuis wants to control from the top but Rotolo keeps moving.
Carlito Rotolo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rotolo working a defensive guard here.
Damhuis wants to stand and escape but instead Rotolo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Damhuis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damhuis has his foot on Rotolo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rotolo works his way back into a safe position though.
Damhuis wants to sweep here but Rotolo controlling him for the moment.
Rotolo tries to free his leg and advance position but Damhuis is retaining full guard.
Damhuis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotolo.
Rotolo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rotolo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damhuis keeps working.
Rotolo in side control, throwing shots but Damhuis defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rotolo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rotolo throws a strike aimed at the side of Damhuis's head but Damhuis avoids it well.
Damhuis is trying to control Rotolo's posture but Rotolo avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotolo scores with punches from side control.
Damhuis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rotolo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Damhuis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Damhuis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rotolo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Damhuis trying to pass the guard but Rotolo defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Damhuis throwing shots but Rotolo is blocking nicely.
Damhuis is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rotolo reverses the position - he's now on top in Damhuis's guard.
Rotolo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotolo with a nice head shot there.
Damhuis is trying to control the position but Rotolo postures up.
Rotolo is looking to work some ground and pound but Damhuis has wrist control.
Damhuis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rotolo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rotolo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rotolo thowing shots but they're missing.
Damhuis is looking to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rotolo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Damhuis has worked his arm free - good work by Damhuis!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlito Rotolo 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.
Rotolo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Damhuis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rotolo to the ground. Damhuis is now in Rotolo's guard.
Damhuis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damhuis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damhuis trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Damhuis is looking to work some ground and pound but Rotolo has wrist control.
Damhuis is fighting to break Rotolo's control of his arms but Rotolo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotolo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Damhuis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rotolo defends it easily.
Damhuis has his hands on Rotolo's head, controlling the position.
Damhuis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Damhuis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damhuis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rotolo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rotolo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Damhuis keeping full guard, as Rotolo tries to pass.
Rotolo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Damhuis trying to keep a closed guard but Rotolo is proving a slippery customer.
Rotolo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Damhuis wants to improve his position but instead Rotolo has moved into half guard.
Damhuis wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotolo drops an elbow to the side of Damhuis's head.
Damhuis manages to get to full guard.
Damhuis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rotolo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Damhuis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rotolo landing with the ground and pound.
Rotolo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Damhuis 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.
Rotolo forces his way into half guard.
Rotolo is looking to advance position but Damhuis won't allow it.
Damhuis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotolo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rotolo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Damhuis reverses the position - he's now on top in Rotolo's guard.
Damhuis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rotolo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Damhuis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rotolo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rotolo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Manolito Damhuis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlito Rotolo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rotolo trying to control but Damhuis is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manolito Damhuis.
I think Rotolo 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlito Rotolo!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between William Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dead Man. William Blake could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kendall Cross's chin.
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144 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Blake!
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, Kendall Cross!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Cross misses the target.
Cross misses with a looping right.
Cross shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blake eats them both and turns towards Cross to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A jab from Blake misses.
Cross looks to score with a jab to the body but Blake is just out of range.
Cross throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cross throws out the jab.
Blake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kendall Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross missing with a left hand there. Blake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
Cross rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blake counters with a shoot takedown. Cross fights it but they end up in guard.
Cross wants to stand up but Blake is controlling him.
Blake trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Blake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross wants to sweep but no luck.
Cross is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cross working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake stands and throws Cross's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Blake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blake tries for a kimura but Cross is defending well.
Blake is trying to get an arm triangle but Cross is defending well.
Blake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cross can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blake prevents Cross from escaping the position.
Blake looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cross is pushing Blake's head away, looking to escape. Blake manages to hold on to the position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Cross's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Blake dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cross swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blake looks to throw the jab but Cross is out of range.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross manages to avoid it.
Blake shoots in for a double leg but Cross sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blake or perhaps it was just good defense by Cross, which made it look bad.
Blake slips a jab from Cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross throws the left hand but Blake avoids the punch easily.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cross.
Cross misses with an uppercut. Blake saw that one coming.
Cross cracks Blake with a good jab.
Blake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Blake.
Cross misses with a hook.
Blake moves out of range as Cross strikes.
Cross throws a big shot that misses.
Kendall Cross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cross misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cross staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Cross misses
and Blake counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Blake has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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!
Blake being controlled here momentarily.
Blake stands and throws Cross's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Blake wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cross, who protects the arm well.
Cross is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Cross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blake working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blake tries for a kimura but Cross is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cross is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Blake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cross knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cross struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kendall Cross will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cross misses with an uppercut. Blake saw that one coming.
Cross throws a hook but Blake blocks it.
Blake avoids the body shot from Cross.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cross was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross scores with a hook to the body. Blake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cross throws a right and a left that Blake avoids nicely.
Cross throws a looping overhand right but Blake ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake lands with a cross.
Cross bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blake tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cross sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blake somewhat.
Blake tries to move into range but Cross moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blake slips a jab and a cross from Cross.
Kendall Cross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blake digs a good body shot into Cross's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Cross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake throws the left hand but Cross avoids the punch easily.
Blake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blake looks to land a right hand but Cross moved out of range.
Cross misses with a looping left.
Blake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cross avoids it really well and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross scores with a body shot.
Blake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cross throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blake.
Blake ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Cross fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake throws a hook but Cross blocks it.
Blake takes one to the side of the head.
Blake misses with a body shot.
Blake cracks Cross with a good jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cross. Blake does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross manages to avoid it.
Cross slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cross lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendall Cross really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cross's corner calls for a 1-2. Cross obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cross.
Cross throws a shot to the body.
Blake misses with a hook.
Cross misses with a right hand
and Blake counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Blake.
Blake looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cross looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cross looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cross!
Cross tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cross wants to pass the guard but Blake is defending well.
Cross is looking to take a break and control but Blake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blake moves into full guard.
Cross being controlled here momentarily.
Blake has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cross doesn't defend quickly enough and Blake has managed to lock this one up! Can Cross escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Blake on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). William Blake!
William Blake is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath William Blake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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