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USFC 20 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rose Red (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Skeet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rose Red could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to DJ Skeet's chin.
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rose Red!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Skeet!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skeet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Red definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Red misses with an uppercut. Skeet saw that one coming.
Red throws a hook to the side of Skeet's head but Skeet sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Red coming out on top.
Skeet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Red throws a jab when Skeet was well out of range.
Red looks to land a combination but Skeet avoids it well.
A jab from Red misses.
Skeet flicks out a counter leg kick but Red steps away.
Skeet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skeet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Skeet slips a jab from Red.
Skeet tries to land a leg kick but Red saw it coming and moves away.
Red's corner calls for a 1-2. Red obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Skeet has Red up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skeet has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Red is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Skeet looking to throw knees to the head but Red is blocking nicely.
Skeet wants a takedown.
Red misses with a body punch.
Skeet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Red's defenses.
It looks like Rose Red has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skeet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Red prevents it.
Rose Red has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Skeet.
Skeet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Red pulls his leg out and moves away.
Red scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Red connects with a jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skeet, right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Skeet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Red digs a good body shot into Skeet's ribs.
Skeet throws a hook but Red blocks it.
Red throws an overhand right that lands on Skeet's shoulder, as Skeet tries to avoid the shot.
DJ Skeet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skeet keeps the fight on the outside.
Red getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Red connects with a jab.
Rose Red seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Red.
Skeet with the counter takedown but Red avoids it easily.
Red tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Red swings widly with a right hand
and Skeet counters with a single leg into guard. Red didn't expect that.
Red has momentary wrist control but Skeet slips an elbow through the middle.
Skeet won't allow Red to get back to his feet.
Skeet cracks Red with a solid left hand.
Red trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Red is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Skeet changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Red fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Red misses with an uppercut.
Red tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Red is looking to clinch but Skeet is avoiding it.
Skeet closes the distance and clinches.
Skeet has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Red clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Skeet lands punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Red right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skeet scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Red is trying to get back to his feet but Skeet has full control of the position and if anything, Red has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Skeet scores with strikes from the back.
Red trying to get back to his feet but Skeet is in full control for now.
Skeet throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Red!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skeet scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Red is trying to get back to his feet but Skeet has full control of the position and if anything, Red has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Red trying to control the position but Skeet manages to sink in the hooks.
Red is taking damage to the body and head.
Red trying to control the position but Skeet manages to sink in the hooks.
Red trying to get back to his feet but Skeet is in full control for now.
Red trying to control the hands but Skeet breaks the grip.
Red is taking damage to the body and head.
Skeet punishes Red with strikes from the back mount.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Skeet.
Red looking very determined here, making life difficult for Skeet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but DJ Skeet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rose Red's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Red circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Red counter with a right hand.
Red fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Red throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Red misses the jab.
Skeet misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Red to counter with a crisp jab.
Skeet moves in looking to clinch but Red pushes him off.
Red swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Skeet only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Red is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Red lunges at Skeet with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skeet's hand.
Red blocks a head kick by Skeet.
Skeet throws a head kick but Red moves out of range.
Skeet moves out of range of the body kick from Red.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Skeet misses.
Red was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skeet defending well as Red loads up on a big left hand.
Red throws a shot to the body.
Red throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skeet.
Skeet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skeet pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skeet, right into the meat.
Skeet takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Red slips a straight right by Skeet.
Red changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skeet tries to avoid it but Red manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skeet to the ground. Skeet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Skeet tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Red looks to land a right hand but Skeet moved out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Skeet 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Skeet closes the distance and pushes Red back into the cage.
Skeet has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Red is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Skeet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Red prevents the takedown attempt.
Skeet wants a takedown but no success here.
Rose Red has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Skeet.
Red tries to pull guard but Skeet holds him up against the cage and eventually Red drops back down to his feet.
Skeet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skeet has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Red seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Skeet can turn it around.
Red gets underhooks to prevent Skeet's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skeet is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Red is defending well.
Skeet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Skeet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skeet throws a punch but it's blocked by Red.
Skeet tries for a takedown but Red manages to get underhooks.
Skeet is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Red gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Red.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skeet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Red avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Skeet.
Skeet throws an elbow that misses.
Skeet misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Red.
Skeet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Red swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Red.
Red avoids a wild elbow strike from Skeet.
Red misses with a punch to the body.
Red stalling in the clinch but Skeet improves position.
Skeet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Red's elbow.
Red gets underhooks to prevent Skeet's takedown attempt.
Red gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Skeet.
Skeet changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Red fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Skeet takes one to the chin there.
Red misses with a straight left.
Red works the jab nicely.
Rose Red is winning the standup battle so far.
Red lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red throws a sloppy head kick
and Skeet counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Red!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Red is pushing Skeet's head away, looking to escape. Skeet manages to hold on to the position though.
Skeet lands a decent elbow from side control.
Skeet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Red. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Red wants to control but Skeet postures up.
Red tries to buck Skeet off but Skeet is having none of it.
Skeet trying to control the action but Red is working from the bottom.
Red throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Skeet working the ground and pound from side control.
DJ Skeet has got the better of the ground game so far.
Red is trying to buck Skeet off.
Skeet remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rose Red dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rose Red's cut.
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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Red crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Skeet - the referee stops the clock and Red gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Skeet. Red manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Skeet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Skeet lands a takedown into guard.
Red is looking to stand up but Skeet isn't so interested in that idea.
Skeet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Skeet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Skeet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Red swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red is looking to stand up but Skeet isn't so interested in that idea.
Skeet lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Skeet postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red is really struggling to control Skeet but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Red throws a shot from downtown. Skeet moves away and avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Skeet.
Skeet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Red.
Skeet feints a counter leg kick.
Red with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Skeet connects with a solid leg kick.
Skeet has taken the fight to the clinch.
Skeet turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Skeet working the body and head with strikes.
Red pushes Skeet away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Skeet gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Red trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Skeet working the body and head with strikes.
Red is working to avoid the ground and pound but Skeet connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skeet lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Red down.
Skeet prevents Red from escaping the position.
Skeet is trying to move to mount but Red reverses beautifully and ends up in Skeet's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skeet keeping moving, preventing Red from controlling successfully.
Skeet wants to stand up but Red is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Red looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Skeet is avoiding damage well.
Skeet sneaks out the side door and pushes Red away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Skeet slips under a jab from Red.
Red fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Red steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Skeet. That one must have hurt.
Skeet circles away from the clinch attempt
and Skeet counters with a nice double leg into side control. Red won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skeet is chipping away with strikes.
Red is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red looks to move to half guard but instead Skeet has passed into mount! Damn!
Skeet lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Skeet raining down shots from the mount!
Skeet landing strikes from the mount and Red is in trouble!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Red taking shots to the head.
Skeet looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Red tries to buck Skeet off but he can't manage it.
Skeet putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Skeet avoids the attempt from Red to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Skeet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skeet has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Skeet!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between American American Anderson Weedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Maclemore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weedman's entrance music is i'm a real american . A fine choice. Marcus Maclemore will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, American American Anderson Weedman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Maclemore!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weedman shoots and misses
and Maclemore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maclemore lands with a nice body punch.
Weedman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Weedman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Maclemore 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.
Weedman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maclemore can't do much from the bottom here.
Maclemore tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weedman stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weedman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maclemore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weedman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maclemore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for American American Anderson Weedman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weedman fails with the takedown
and Maclemore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maclemore with a hook.
Weedman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Weedman is rocked!
Maclemore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Weedman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weedman is breathing heavily.
Maclemore circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Weedman tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Maclemore wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Maclemore!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Koreshkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Korek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koreshkov comes to the cage accompanied by Ed Sheeran – Sing (feat. Pharrell Williams). Korek has chosen Touch me - Samantha Fox as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrey Koreshkov!
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, Michal Korek!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koreshkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Korek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koreshkov's head backwards.
Michal Korek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korek getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Koreshkov is rocked!
Korek throws a monster overhand right that drops Koreshkov! Korek follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Korek!
Michal Korek took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I would like to thank my manager Mr Awesome for his heart of gold and kindness, he truly are the most humble man alive. Thank you and god bless.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Louden Hurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hurley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is self starter. On his way into the cage it seems that Louden Hurley has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Louden Hurley seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Louden Hurley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bradley Franco!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hurley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Franco looking to score a takedown here. Hurley is defending well but Franco drives through and ends up in Hurley's guard.
Franco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franco is in close to Hurley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Franco stands up and waves to Hurley to follow him.
Franco has closed the distance and engaged Hurley in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Franco is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hurley to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco breaks the clinch.
Hurley drives through with a takedown into Franco's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hurley wants to stand but Franco has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Franco working for a triangle but Hurley defends it easily.
Hurley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Franco's guard.
Franco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hurley manages to get himself to full guard.
Franco prevents Hurley from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurley has his feet on Franco's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hurley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Franco is trying to defend but Hurley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Franco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Franco is looking for a sweep. Hurley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Franco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Franco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hurley defends it easily.
Hurley wants to stand and escape but instead Franco has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Franco wants to control from the top but Hurley keeps moving.
Franco won't allow Hurley to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Franco moves in looking to clinch but Hurley pushes him off.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt.
Louden Hurley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Franco.
Hurley checks the leg kick.
Hurley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franco is looking for the big counter here.
Louden Hurley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Franco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Franco.
Franco breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Hurley. No joy for Franco on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Franco dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Franco throws out a loose jab but Hurley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurley wants to clinch up but Franco keeps it at a distance.
Franco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hurley but Hurley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Franco looks to clinch
and Hurley counters with a one-two to the body.
Hurley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Franco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Franco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hurley sees it coming and defends easily.
Franco moves into full mount! Hurley won't be happy about that!
Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hurley trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Hurley is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Franco is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hurley knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hurley for a finish.
I would not like to be Hurley right now.
Hurley is trying to stand back up.
The referee is taking a good look at Hurley as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Franco!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurley covers up after that shot from Franco.
Hurley is trying to get back to his feet but Franco has full control of the position and if anything, Hurley has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franco looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Hurley manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hurley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Franco.
Hurley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Franco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Louden Hurley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Franco.
Hurley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Franco is looking for the big counter here.
Franco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hurley defends well and Franco ends up having to push Hurley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hurley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Franco's guard.
Franco looking for a guillotine here but Hurley defends easily.
Franco controls Hurley momentarily but Hurley frees himself.
Hurley wanted to stand there but Franco had control of the position.
Franco 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.
Franco trying to keep a closed guard but Hurley is proving a slippery customer.
Hurley tries to stand but Franco is controlling from the bottom.
Hurley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franco on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco controls Hurley momentarily but Hurley frees himself.
Hurley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hurley shoots in for a takedown but Franco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Franco is looking for the big counter here.
Franco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Franco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Franco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hurley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hurley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franco but Franco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hurley throws a sloppy head kick and Franco moves out of range easily.
Franco throws a counter combo.
Hurley shoots in for a double leg but Franco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Franco looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Franco takes the fight into the clinch.
Franco is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hurley can't fight it off and eventually Franco manages to take the fight to the floor. Hurley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurley wants to get back to his feet but Franco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Franco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hurley, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hurley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Franco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hurley is aware though and is defending well.
Franco has his feet on Hurley's thighs here. He's pushed Hurley off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hurley screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bradley Franco!
The defeated Louden Hurley had this to say: 'the fuck man'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ozzie Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price's entrance music is Killer Mike - Big Beast. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ozzie Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Mayfield!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Price 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mayfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Price feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Price digs a good hook to Mayfield's body.
Mayfield scores with a takedown into Price's guard.
Price looking for a sweep. Not yet Price, not yet.
Price controlling the position.
Price looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayfield is one step ahead there.
Mayfield 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.
Mayfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Price is retaining full guard.
Price has control of Mayfield's left arm, preventing Mayfield from doing any damage.
Price wants to sweep here but Mayfield controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Price working a defensive guard here.
Price is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mayfield is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mayfield lands a couple of digs.
Mayfield stopping the sweep attempt from Price.
Price pulls Mayfield in close to his closed guard and prevents Mayfield from doing any damage or advancing position.
Price trying to keep a closed guard but Mayfield is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mayfield throwing strikes but missing.
Mayfield wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Price uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield gets a takedown into half guard.
Price is trying to maintain the position but Mayfield is very close to passing his half guard.
Mayfield throwing shots but Price is blocking nicely.
Price tries to get to full guard but Mayfield has control of the leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mayfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Price is trying to control but can't.
Mayfield prevents Price from improving his position.
Price is looking to control Mayfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Price avoid being mounted?
Mayfield is working for a kimura but Price is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mayfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Price makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Price.
Price keeping moving, preventing Mayfield from controlling successfully.
Mayfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mayfield wants to control from the top but Price keeps moving.
Price controls Mayfield momentarily but Mayfield frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Price pulls Mayfield in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Price takes a swing at Mayfield's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mayfield drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mayfield avoids the body shot from Price.
Mayfield walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mayfield has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Price.
Price seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mayfield connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A swing and a miss from Price.
Price lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mayfield's sensitive parts.
Mayfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Price fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mayfield has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mayfield defending well as Price loads up on a big left hand.
Ozzie Price is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayfield closes the distance and clinches up with Price, looking for a takedown. Mayfield pushes Price against the cage but Price circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Price's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mayfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Price scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Price misses the target.
Price lands a body shot.
Price throws a head kick that misses.
Mayfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Price manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mayfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Price throws out the jab.
Mayfield throws a wild body kick that Price sees coming a mile off.
Price throwing a counter right hand but Mayfield manages to avoid it.
Price throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ozzie Price will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Price scores with a decent looking hook.
Mayfield is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Price throws a monster overhand right that drops Mayfield! Price follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ozzie Price!
During a confident post fight interview, Ozzie Price thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Julius Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nissay Ramuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Caesar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to How do you gauge Caesar?. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaius Julius Caesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nissay Ramuo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caesar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Caesar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Caesar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Caesar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caesar swinging wildly here.
Caesar misses with a wild body shot.
Ramuo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Caesar moves into the clinch.
Ramuo managing to block the knees to the body from Caesar.
Caesar pulls guard.
Caesar looking for a sweep. Not yet Caesar, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ramuo is in close to Caesar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramuo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Caesar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caesar is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramuo trying to control the position from guard on top but Caesar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramuo preventing the sweep.
Caesar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramuo manages to get himself to full guard.
Caesar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramuo is keeping the position for now.
Caesar trying to control but Ramuo is working from the bottom.
Caesar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramuo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Caesar throwing strikes from guard but Ramuo blocks nicely.
Caesar wants to control from the top but Ramuo keeps moving.
Ramuo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Caesar stands up and waves to Ramuo to follow him.
Caesar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramuo as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Ramuo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Caesar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramuo swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaius Julius Caesar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caesar lands a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caesar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caesar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ramuo wants to clinch.
Ramuo loads up on a big right hand but Caesar slips the punch.
Ramuo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Caesar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nissay Ramuo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caesar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caesar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Caesar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caesar sets himself, and Ramuo steps forward looking for the clinch! Caesar avoids it this time.
Ramuo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Caesar jumps guard but Ramuo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Caesar presses Ramuo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramuo prevents a body shot from Caesar.
Ramuo keeps control of Caesar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ramuo throws an elbow but it misses.
Ramuo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ramuo swings wildly with an uppercut but Caesar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramuo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ramuo throws a head punch that misses.
Caesar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ramuo obliges.
Ramuo with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is keeping an eye on Ramuo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ramuo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Caesar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gaius Julius Caesar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ramuo moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ramuo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ramuo landing knees to the body.
Caesar is working for takedown but Ramuo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ramuo is trying to maintain a safe position but Caesar gets an underhook and turns Ramuo into the cage.
Caesar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ramuo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ramuo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ramuo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Caesar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ramuo pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaius Julius Caesar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caesar fails to land the takedown.
Ramuo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Caesar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramuo moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Ramuo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramuo has Caesar pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar tries to land a knee to the head but Ramuo blocks with his arms.
Ramuo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ramuo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Caesar up against the cage.
Ramuo is pushing Caesar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ramuo taking a breather.
Caesar tries to circle away but Ramuo has him pinned against the cage.
Ramuo'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.
Ramuo controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nissay Ramuo.
Ramuo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good shot there by Ramuo.
It looks like Gaius Julius Caesar has been cut.
Caesar misses with a hook.
Ramuo tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Caesar.
Caesar fails with a takedown attempt.
Caesar tries to clinch but Ramuo is having none of it.
Caesar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Caesar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caesar is looking to clinch but Ramuo is avoiding it.
Ramuo moves in looking to clinch but Caesar pushes him off.
Caesar attempts a counter takedown but Ramuo avoids it well and moves away.
Caesar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Caesar shoots in but Ramuo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ramuo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gaius Julius Caesar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caesar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Caesar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ramuo lands an elbow inside.
Ramuo managing to block the knees to the body from Caesar.
Ramuo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Caesar backwards.
Ramuo wants to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ramuo.
Caesar is trying to break free.
Ramuo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ramuo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ramuo tries to stall but Caesar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Caesar is trying to break free.
Ramuo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ramuo trying to control the position but instead, Caesar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ramuo into the cage.
A short right from Ramuo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramuo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramuo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Caesar up against the cage.
Ramuo tries to land knees in the clinch but Caesar avoids the damage to the body.
Caesar is trying to break the clinch but Ramuo is controlling him.
Ramuo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramuo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Caesar looking to stall.
Caesar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ramuo regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramuo looking for a guillotine here but Caesar defends easily.
Ramuo wants to sweep here but Caesar controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nissay Ramuo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gaius Julius Caesar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Caesar or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramuo, which made it look bad.
Ramuo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caesar moves away.
Caesar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Caesar goes for a double leg but Ramuo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ramuo continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaius Julius Caesar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caesar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ramuo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Caesar somewhat.
Caesar dives in and grabs Ramuo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramuo pushes down on Caesar's head and hops out.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ramuo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ramuo swivels and escapes.
Caesar fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramuo wants to counter with a clinch but Caesar pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramuo moves in looking to clinch but Caesar pushes him off.
Ramuo clinches up against the cage.
Ramuo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caesar backwards.
Caesar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Caesar has had enough of the clinch but Ramuo keeps him there for the moment.
Caesar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Ramuo.
Caesar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Caesar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ramuo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Caesar is trying to force a seperation but Ramuo has the dominant position.
Ramuo pushes Caesar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Caesar.
Ramuo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ramuo lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caesar has a couple of punches blocked by Ramuo.
Nissay Ramuo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Caesar tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramuo avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Ramuo to work.
Caesar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ramuo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Caesar wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramuo won't allow it.
Ramuo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caesar swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramuo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caesar trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Ramuo.
Nice elbow from Ramuo.
Gaius Julius Caesar's cut is getting worse.
Ramuo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ramuo connects with a knee to the head.
Gaius Julius Caesar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ramuo lands a big right hand that sends Caesar to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Caesar!
Caesar is rocked!
Ramuo lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Caesar! More strikes land and this one is all over! Ramuo jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nissay Ramuo!
A very excited looking Nissay Ramuo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Gaius Julius Caesar had this to say: 'I have lived long enough to satisfy both nature and glory.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brain Buro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Gene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buro comes to the cage accompanied by Brian Boro`s March. Brain Buro is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brain Buro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Gene!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buro digs a good hook to Gene's body.
Buro lands with an overhand left.
Buro lands with a nice combination. Gene backs away looking to recover.
Gene takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sloppy strikes from Buro. Those never looked like landing.
Buro tests Gene's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gene.
Buro jabs Gene to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Gene misses its intended target.
Buro misses with a hook. Gene ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Gene.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buro works the jab nicely.
Buro scores with a body shot.
Buro fails to land with a series of punches.
Gene counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buro scores with a one two! Gene had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Buro lands an overhand right.
Buro misses with the combination.
Buro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gene's head.
Buro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gene has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Buro throws a good cross that connects.
Buro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gene throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buro shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gene eats them both and turns towards Buro to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gene's hands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Buro!
Buro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gene has time to react.
Gene walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brain Buro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buro lands a jab to the nose.
Buro is working the combinations to good effect here.
Buro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gene.
Gene is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Buro finds it's target.
Buro misses with an uppercut.
Buro with a nice cross.
Buro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gene has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Buro.
Buro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Buro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Buro throws a looping overhand right but Gene ducks down to avoid it.
Gene feints the counter takedown.
Buro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gene.
Gene appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Buro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Buro misses.
Gene changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Genes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Buro lands with a straight right. Gene didn't see that one coming.
Buro scores with a punch to the head.
Buro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buro lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buro throws a series of punches but Gene avoids them all with ease.
Buro misses with a left hand
and Gene counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gene.
Gene walks into a left hand.
Buro connects with a nice looking jab.
Gene has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Buro misses with an uppercut. Gene saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Gene releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice uppercut there from Buro.
Some wild striking there from Gene.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Buro.
Gene gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brain Buro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Buro missing with a left hand there. Gene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by Buro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buro.
Gene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buro throws out the jab.
Brain Buro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gene slips a jab and a cross from Buro.
Buro scores with a jab to the body.
Gene takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brain Buro is winning the standup battle so far.
Gene throws a sloppy head kick
and Buro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gene misses with a low kick as Buro jumps back.
Buro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gene throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buro throws out a powerful jab.
Gene gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buro.
Buro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Buro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buro scores with the left hand. Gene knows he should have avoided that one.
Buro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gene is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gene has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Buro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gene can do to turn this around?
Buro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Buro misses with a lunging right hand
and Gene counters with a left and a right that stings Buro.
Buro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gene looks to land a right hand but Buro moved out of range.
Buro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Gene might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Buro has got the better of the exchanges.
Buro scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buro throws a lazy right hand but Gene sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gene throws a counter combo.
Buro works over Gene's head and body with a nice combination.
Buro connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Buro throws a right hand that Gene ducks under and follows up with a left that Gene also avoids with ease.
Gene is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Buro lands a jab-cross combination.
Buro cracks Gene with a right hand to the side of the head.
Buro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Buro dips to his left and cracks Gene with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gene. Buro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gene slips under a jab.
Buro with a jab.
Gene throws a shot from downtown. Buro moves away and avoids it.
Brain Buro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gene blocks a jab.
Gene walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Buro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gene blocks a jab.
Gene was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Buro jabs Gene right on the nose. Gene blinks but takes it well.
Buro takes a swing at Gene's ribcage but misses.
Gene blocks a jab.
Gene is looking for the big counter here.
Buro cracks a nice hook into Gene's ribs.
Gene dodges the punch combination from Buro.
Gene changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Buro duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buro misses with a two punch combination.
Buro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buro lands a slapping body shot.
Gene gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Gene drops his hands momentarily and Buro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gene slips under a jab from Buro.
Buro digs a good hook to Gene's body.
Buro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Gene 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Buro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gene.
Buro backing away here, and Gene unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brain Buro dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Buro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Buro thuds a left hand into Gene's body.
A punch combination from Buro misses.
Buro works Gene's body with a nice hook.
Buro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buro scores with a sloppy right hand. Gene should have avoided that one.
Gene misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gene walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gene showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buro.
A little jabbing left from Gene on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Buro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gene moves away.
Buro lands with a straight right. Gene didn't see that one coming.
Gene swinging wildly here.
It looked like Buro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buro misses with a double jab.
Gene uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buro.
Gene moves out of range of the strikes.
Gene on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Buro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Frank Gene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Buro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gene misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buro avoids the body shot from Gene.
Buro with a nice cross.
Buro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gene takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Buro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Buro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gene. That's going to slow Buro down.
Buro misses with a series of wild punches.
Gene lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Buro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buro lands a two punch combo.
Buro throws a right hand that Gene ducks under and follows up with a left that Gene also avoids with ease.
Buro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Buro throws a series of punches but Gene avoids them all with ease.
Gene only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Buro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Buro scores with a nice right hand.
Buro misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gene's head.
Buro scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gene throws a half hearted mid kick.
Buro throws a nice looking combination but Gene bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gene let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Buro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Buro.
Buro lands a body shot.
Gene is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Buro.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Buro.
Buro slips a jab and a cross from Gene.
Gene takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brain Buro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brain Buro!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Brain Buro waved his t-shirt featuring AnonymouS's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between TJ Dilashaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Tattsyrup (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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174 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, TJ Dilashaw!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tobias Tattsyrup!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tattsyrup fails with a takedown attempt.
Tattsyrup misses with the combination.
Tattsyrup swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tattsyrup throws a series of punches but Dilashaw avoids them all with ease.
Dilashaw drives through and clinches with Tattsyrup against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dilashaw.
It looks like Tobias Tattsyrup has been cut.
Dilashaw tries to land knees in the clinch but Tattsyrup avoids the damage to the body.
I was talking to Dilashaw's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tattsyrup drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dilashaw pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dilashaw takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tattsyrup wants to take the fight to the mat but Dilashaw manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
TJ Dilashaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Tattsyrup.
Dilashaw gets underhooks to prevent Tattsyrup's takedown attempt.
Tattsyrup has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dilashaw regains guard immediately.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilashaw is looking to stand up but Tattsyrup isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattsyrup pushes down on Dilashaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dilashaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tattsyrup.
Dilashaw wants to get back to his feet.
Dilashaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tattsyrup looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tattsyrup is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tattsyrup missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dilashaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tattsyrup is trying to work for a kimura but Dilashaw is defending well.
Tattsyrup not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tattsyrup has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tattsyrup missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tattsyrup not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tattsyrup thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
TJ Dilashaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilashaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tattsyrup.
Dilashaw appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tattsyrup looks to land a combination but Dilashaw avoids it well.
Tattsyrup changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dilashaw looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tattsyrup scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dilashaw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dilashaw tries to get out of the position.
Tattsyrup tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilashaw defending against the ground and pound.
Tattsyrup misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tattsyrup is looking to take a break and control but Dilashaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tattsyrup misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Dilashaw wants to get back to his feet.
Tattsyrup just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tattsyrup working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tattsyrup lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Tattsyrup dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Tattsyrup's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tattsyrup misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tattsyrup falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dilashaw counters with a nice body kick.
Tattsyrup fails with a takedown attempt.
Dilashaw has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tattsyrup drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dilashaw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilashaw lands a nice elbow.
Tattsyrup tries for a takedown. No joy.
TJ Dilashaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Tattsyrup.
Dilashaw prevents the takedown attempt.
Dilashaw trying to control the position but instead, Tattsyrup has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dilashaw into the cage.
Tattsyrup tries for a takedown but Dilashaw manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilashaw scores with a knee to the head.
Tattsyrup has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dilashaw clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tattsyrup is looking to control Dilashaw but Dilashaw is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tattsyrup is looking for the choke from the back position but Dilashaw is controlling his hands well.
Tobias Tattsyrup has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dilashaw has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Tattsyrup.
Dilashaw avoids the strikes from Tattsyrup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tattsyrup connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Dilashaw to escape the position.
Dilashaw covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Tattsyrup struggling to keep hold of the position.
Tattsyrup somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilashaw is trying to get back to his feet but Tattsyrup has full control of the position and if anything, Dilashaw has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tattsyrup is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dilashaw has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dilashaw is trying to get back to his feet but Tattsyrup has full control of the position and if anything, Dilashaw has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tattsyrup throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dilashaw could be in trouble here!
Tattsyrup controlling from the back.
Tattsyrup throwing sloppy strikes.
Tattsyrup lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Dilashaw.
Tattsyrup throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Tattsyrup throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Tattsyrup misses with an elbow to the head.
Dilashaw covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tattsyrup missing with strikes.
Tattsyrup scores with punches from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Tattsyrup manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Dilashaw takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Dilashaw is trying to get back to his feet but Tattsyrup has full control of the position and if anything, Dilashaw has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tattsyrup punishes Dilashaw with strikes from the back mount.
Tattsyrup lands punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Tattsyrup showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tobias Tattsyrup's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tattsyrup cracks a nice hook into Dilashaw's ribs.
Dilashaw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tattsyrup counter with a right hand.
Tattsyrup scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tattsyrup has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Fortress. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tattsyrup postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tattsyrup postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tattsyrup working the ground and pound.
Tattsyrup scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tattsyrup has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilashaw taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tattsyrup working the ground and pound.
Tattsyrup misses with the ground and pound.
Tattsyrup working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tattsyrup trying to control the action but Dilashaw is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Tattsyrup are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tattsyrup fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dilashaw takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tattsyrup working the ground and pound but Dilashaw is defending the strikes.
Tattsyrup throws a strike aimed at the side of Dilashaw's head but Dilashaw avoids it well.
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.
Dilashaw avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tattsyrup.
Tattsyrup wants to control but Dilashaw is keeping him busy.
Tattsyrup looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dilashaw is avoiding damage well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tattsyrup fails with the takedown.
Tattsyrup will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tattsyrup throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dilashaw was covering up waiting for the punch and Tattsyrup finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dilashaw wants to get back to his feet but Tattsyrup is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tattsyrup working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tattsyrup working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dilashaw's head.
Tattsyrup passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tattsyrup working the ground and pound from side control.
Tattsyrup misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tattsyrup creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dilashaw is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tattsyrup connects with a decent elbow.
Check out the look on Tattsyrup's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dilashaw avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tattsyrup.
Tattsyrup working the ground and pound but Dilashaw is defending the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dilashaw takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tattsyrup tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dilashaw on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tobias Tattsyrup really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobias Tattsyrup's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dilashaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tattsyrup misses with a wild body shot.
Tattsyrup gets tackled into the cage by Dilashaw. Dilashaw maintains the clinch.
Dilashaw lands a nice elbow.
Tattsyrup goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dilashaw prevents it.
Dilashaw prevents the takedown attempt.
TJ Dilashaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Tattsyrup.
Tattsyrup tries for a takedown but Dilashaw manages to get underhooks.
Tattsyrup has Dilashaw pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dilashaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dilashaw lands an elbow just above Tattsyrup 's eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tattsyrup is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dilashaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dilashaw unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dilashaw obliges.
Tattsyrup is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dilashaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dilashaw stalling in the clinch but Tattsyrup improves position.
Dilashaw using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dilashaw.
Dilashaw lands an elbow that stopped Tattsyrup in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Tobias Tattsyrup's cut even more.
Dilashaw utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dilashaw lands a knee to the head.
Dilashaw lands a knee to the body.
Dilashaw is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
TJ Dilashaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dilashaw lands an elbow inside that Tattsyrup shrugs off.
Dilashaw gets underhooks to prevent Tattsyrup's takedown attempt.
Dilashaw comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dilashaw stalling in the clinch.
Dilashaw lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dilashaw crunches a lovely knee into Tattsyrup's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Dilashaw.
The cut above Tobias Tattsyrup's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dilashaw lands a knee to the head.
Dilashaw stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dilashaw obliges.
Dilashaw lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tattsyrup takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tobias Tattsyrup's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dilashaw landing knees to the body.
Dilashaw is pushing Tattsyrup up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A knee to the head by Dilashaw.
Dilashaw lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dilashaw obliges.
Knees to the body from Dilashaw.
Dilashaw landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dilashaw lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tobias Tattsyrup's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). TJ Dilashaw!
TJ Dilashaw is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, TJ Dilashaw thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Divock Origi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarmo Keskitalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Origi's entrance music is Vamos a la playa. A fine choice. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Divock Origi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Divock Origi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jarmo Keskitalo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Origi.
Origi lands with an uppercut that bounces Keskitalo off the cage and back into range.
Origi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Keskitalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Origi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keskitalo.
Origi clinches up with Keskitalo and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Origi.
Origi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keskitalo tries a body shot but Origi blocks it.
Keskitalo throws a head punch that misses.
Origi lands a body shot.
Keskitalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keskitalo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keskitalo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Origi backwards.
Origi lands a body punch.
Origi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keskitalo backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Origi.
Keskitalo is working Origi over against the cage.
Keskitalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Origi as the two fighters clinch.
Origi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keskitalo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Keskitalo lands a nice uppercut.
Origi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Jarmo Keskitalo has been cut.
Keskitalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Origi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keskitalo backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Keskitalo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Origi working aggressively here.
Keskitalo taking a breather.
Keskitalo misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Origi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Origi.
Keskitalo has a couple of punches blocked by Origi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keskitalo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keskitalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keskitalo tries a body shot but Origi blocks it.
Origi lands a body shot.
Origi misses with a punch on the inside.
Origi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keskitalo prevents a body shot from Origi.
Origi misses with a punch to the body.
Origi misses with a body punch.
Origi lands a left hand.
Origi takes a shot to the head.
Keskitalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Origi prevents Keskitalo from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Origi fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Origi.
Keskitalo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Origi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Keskitalo can turn it around.
Origi has Keskitalo pressed against the cage, preventing Keskitalo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keskitalo.
Origi lands with a short shot to the head.
Origi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Origi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Origi fails to land.
Origi lands with a light punch inside.
Keskitalo blocks an uppercut.
Origi blocks an uppercut.
Origi lands an uppercut.
Keskitalo looking to stall.
Origi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Origi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Origi.
Origi swings wildly with an uppercut but Keskitalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Origi.
Keskitalo pushes Origi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Keskitalo is trying to force a seperation but Origi has the dominant position.
Keskitalo blocks a body shot from Origi.
Keskitalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Origi scores with a shot to the side of Keskitalo's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Origi pushes Keskitalo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keskitalo is rocked!
Keskitalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Origi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keskitalo is still on wobbly legs! Can Origi finish him?
Keskitalo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keskitalo seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keskitalo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Origi has him pressed against the cage.
Origi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Origi throws a punch but it's blocked by Keskitalo.
Origi creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Keskitalo's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Keskitalo drops to his knees and Origi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Divock Origi!
Divock Origi retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Divock Origi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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