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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Melbye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melbye comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Beast and the Harlot kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Matt Melbye enters the cage!
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218 lbs
4 - 4 - 1 |
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215 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Melbye!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melbye displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Melbye slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Melbye ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller throws a combination. Melbye tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Melbye will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Miller clinches up with Melbye and pushes him back against the cage.
Miller prevents Melbye from breaking the clinch.
Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Melbye wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Melbye can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Melbye's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melbye scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Melbye tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Melbye somewhat.
Melbye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Melbye throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miller counters with a one-two to the body.
Miller throws a series of punches but Melbye avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Melbye counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Melbye paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Melbye shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
Melbye looks gassed!
Miller throws a combination that misses
and Melbye counters with a straight right hand.
Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller pulls guard effortlessly.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Melbye manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Miller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Melbye looking to control.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miller wants to control from the top but Melbye keeps moving.
Miller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miller wants to stand but Melbye is controlling his posture from full guard.
Melbye keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melbye working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miller.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miller has managed to clinch.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
Miller decides to pull guard.
Melbye won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Miller pulls Melbye in to control the position.
Melbye trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Miller manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Melbye wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Miller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Melbye circles away from the clinch attempt
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Melbye throws a left and a right that both miss
and Miller counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Miller passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Melbye!
Melbye is in a horrible position here. Miller smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Melbye wants to control but Miller is having none of it.
Miller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Melbye?
Melbye is breathing heavily.
Miller content just to control the position here.
Melbye is squirming around, avoiding Miller's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller working for a guillotine from mount but Melbye is in no mood to give up.
Miller is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Melbye can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Miller.
Miller landing shots from mount.
Melbye is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Miller looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Miller lands with some strikes.
Melbye is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Miller pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Miller punishing his opponent with strikes.
Miller has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Melbye's face.
A nice elbow there by Miller.
Miller working Melbye over with strikes here.
Miller lands a big shot there that rocks Melbye but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Miller scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Melbye is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller scoring with strikes but Melbye is staying in there.
Melbye tries to reverse the position but Miller maintains control.
Miller breaks from Melbye's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Melbye that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Miller scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Melbye in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller looking to control but Melbye is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miller lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Miller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Melbye?
Miller breaks from Melbye's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Miller has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Melbye's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Melbye?
Miller working Melbye over with strikes here.
Melbye is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miller lands a heavy elbow.
Melbye tries to reverse the position but Miller maintains control.
Melbye tries to hold on but Miller postures up.
Miller wants to control the pace but Melbye is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Miller.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Miller in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Miller controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Miller 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. This is the final round!
Miller bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Miller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Melbye is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Melbye is not content to let Miller control the position.
Melbye controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miller in particular looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller trying to control from Melbye's half guard. Melbye has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Melbye's head.
Melbye looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller looking to pass the guard.
Melbye is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miller works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Melbye is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Miller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Miller frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands with some strikes.
Miller is landing with some decent strikes but Melbye is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Miller controlling his opponent.
Miller lands a nice shot to the head.
Melbye is looking to improve his position but Miller isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Miller.
Miller lands a heavy elbow.
Melbye is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Miller cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller with the ground and pound from mount.
Miller landing strikes from the mount.
Melbye tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miller controlling his opponent.
Miller avoids the attempt from Melbye to control.
Melbye sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Melbye keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Melbye is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller thows a huge punch but Melbye dodges it nicely.
Melbye trying to control here.
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.
Miller content to control rather than advance.
Ground and pound from Miller.
Melbye tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.
James Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A punch combination from Miller misses.
Matt Melbye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miller 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Miller!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chooch McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zanje Delamosai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooch McGee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zanje Delamosai's chin.
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212 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chooch McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zanje Delamosai!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee has closed the distance and engaged Delamosai in a clinch.
McGee breaks from the clinch.
Zanje Delamosai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Delamosai closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGee.
McGee is trying to break the clinch but Delamosai has him pressed against the cage.
Delamosai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Delamosai lands a damaging elbow.
McGee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Delamosai blocks it with crossed arms.
Delamosai is fighting off a takedown attempt but McGee is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Delamosai to the mat. Delamosai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Delamosai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGee defends it easily.
McGee wants to get up but he can't break Delamosai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McGee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Delamosai on the ground.
Delamosai 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.
Delamosai manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Delamosai is working for a guillotine from mount but McGee frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee wants to try and get back to his feet.
Delamosai working for a submission but McGee is keeping him at bay.
Delamosai with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Delamosai looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McGee squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Delamosai with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McGee tries to hold on but Delamosai pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Delamosai goes for an armbar but McGee turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McGee.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delamosai looks gassed!
McGee trying to control but Delamosai is working from the bottom.
Delamosai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Delamosai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Delamosai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delamosai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Delamosai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGee is aware though and is defending well.
McGee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Delamosai, up you get!
McGee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Delamosai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGee throws a sloppy head kick and Delamosai moves out of range easily.
Delamosai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Delamosai's knee momentarily.
Delamosai doesn't manage to clinch there - McGee circles away.
McGee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from McGee.
McGee throws a good cross that connects.
Delamosai shoots and misses
and McGee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick from McGee lands but Delamosai takes it in his stride.
Delamosai with a poor takedown
so McGee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chooch McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zanje Delamosai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee wants to get up but he can't break Delamosai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Delamosai is looking to sinch up a triangle. McGee throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Delamosai's body to avoid the submission. Delamosai has instead reached around McGee's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Delamosai arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zanje Delamosai!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remose A (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remose A!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A wants to clinch.
A combination from A does no damage.
A tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
A fails with an attempt to clinch.
Remose A seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A misses with the combination.
Johnson looks for a takedown but A sprawls well.
A tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Johnson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A manages to break the clinch.
A clinches with his opponent.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but A is blocking nicely.
A managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, A creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by A which made him look bad.
A jab-cross combination lands for A and sends Johnson crashing to the mat! A follows him down to the mat - Johnson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Johnson is rocked!
It looks like Terry Johnson has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
A missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
A missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A has taken the fight to the clinch.
A is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Johnson can't fight it off and eventually A manages to take the fight to the floor. Johnson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
A keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! A is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! A has escaped and now he's on top!
A stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet.
A tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remose A dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terry Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by A.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but A has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnson misses with a knee strike.
Johnson looking to throw knees to the head but A is blocking nicely.
Johnson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but A blocks it with crossed arms.
A gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A scores with a nice hook to the head.
A lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A misses with a series of wild punches.
A drops Johnson with a left right combo! A follows him down to the ground into side control.
A big shot lands for A! That's hurt Johnson! Will he recover? A fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remose A!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Baby Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tyler troop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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141 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baby Angel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, tyler troop!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angel swats away the attempt to clinch by troop.
Angel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Angel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
troop fails with a takedown attempt.
troop shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Angel sprawls well. Angel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. troop gets slowly back to his feet.
Angel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
troop is rocked!
It looks like tyler troop has been cut.
Angel grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! troop takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Angel cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Baby Angel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Castellaneta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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161 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Castellaneta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Robson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson is looking to clinch.
Robson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robson closes the distance and clinches.
Robson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Robson connects with a knee to the head.
Robson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Castellaneta in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Robson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Castellaneta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Robson scores a nice knee to the body.
Robson tries to land a knee to the head but Castellaneta blocks with his arms.
Robson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Castellaneta.
Robson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Castellaneta takes a knee to the side of the body.
Robson tries a knee to the head but Castellaneta blocks it.
Castellaneta takes a knee right on the jaw!
Robson with a knee to the head.
Castellaneta managing to block the knees to the body from Robson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Robson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Robson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Robson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Castellaneta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Robson connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Robson obliges.
Robson scores a nice knee to the body.
Robson misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Robson.
Castellaneta working hard to break the clinch.
Castellaneta is trying to break free.
Castellaneta dodges an elbow strike from Robson.
Robson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Castellaneta's face.
Robson landing knees to the head.
Castellaneta letting Robson take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson looking to throw knees to the head but Castellaneta is blocking nicely.
Robson looks gassed!
Robson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Robson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Castellaneta's defenses.
Robson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castellaneta avoids it.
The referee calls for Robson to work.
Robson missing with knees to the body.
Castellaneta wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castellaneta avoids it.
Robson working Castellaneta over with knees to the body.
Castellaneta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Robson lands an elbow that stopped Castellaneta in his tracks for a moment.
Robson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Castellaneta blocks it with crossed arms.
Castellaneta tries to break the clinch but Robson is controlling the position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Robson obliges.
Robson trying to control the position but instead, Castellaneta has worked for underhooks and has pushed Robson into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robson trying to land knees to the body.
Robson working Castellaneta over with knees to the body.
Castellaneta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Castellaneta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Castellaneta prevents a body shot from Robson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Robson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Castellaneta's brow.
Castellaneta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robson connects with a knee to the head.
Castellaneta drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castellaneta can't break the clinch.
Castellaneta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Robson.
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.
Robson looking to slow down the pace here.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Robson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Castellaneta blocks it with crossed arms.
Robson taking a breather.
Castellaneta wants to get back to striking at distance but Robson won't allow it.
Robson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Castellaneta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castellaneta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Robson working Castellaneta over with knees to the body.
Robson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Castellaneta 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 Daniel Castellaneta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robson lands a knee to the head.
Robson missing with knees to the body.
Robson keeps control of Castellaneta as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Castellaneta's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Robson 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.
Castellaneta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robson staying out of range there.
Castellaneta throws a head kick but Robson moves out of range.
Robson moves in looking to clinch but Castellaneta pushes him off.
Robson moves out of range of the leg kick from Castellaneta.
Castellaneta shoots for a takedown but Robson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robson closes the distance and pushes Castellaneta back into the cage.
Robson lands an uppercut.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Castellaneta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Castellaneta letting Robson take a breather here.
Castellaneta wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Robson.
Castellaneta avoiding damage as Robson throws knees to the body.
Robson lands a knee to the body.
Robson lands an elbow that stopped Castellaneta in his tracks for a moment.
Robson lands an elbow just above Castellaneta 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Robson obliges.
Robson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Robson landing knees to the head.
Robson lands a knee to the body.
Robson is looking to control Castellaneta's arms but Castellaneta gets an underhook and turns him. Now Robson has his back to the cage.
Robson tries to land knees in the clinch but Castellaneta avoids the damage to the body.
Robson with a knee to the head.
Robson is breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Robson obliges.
Robson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Robson scores a nice knee to the body.
Robson scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Robson.
Castellaneta is looking to break free of the clinch but Robson has double underhooks.
Robson crunches a lovely knee into Castellaneta's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellaneta blocks an elbow strike.
Robson misses with an elbow over the top.
Robson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Robson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Castellaneta blocks it with crossed arms.
Robson tries a knee to the head but Castellaneta blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robson.
Robson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Robson missing with knees to the body.
Robson prevents Castellaneta from breaking the clinch.
Robson working Castellaneta over with knees to the body.
Castellaneta is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robson lands a knee to the body.
Castellaneta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Robson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Robson gets underhooks to prevent Castellaneta's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Castellaneta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Castellaneta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robson is stalling here.
Robson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castellaneta can't get the takedown.
Robson missing with knees to the body.
Castellaneta tries to circle away but Robson has him pinned against the cage.
Castellaneta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters up against the cage, Robson throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Robson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castellaneta avoids it.
Castellaneta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees to the body from Robson.
Robson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Robson.
Robson tries to land knees in the clinch but Castellaneta avoids the damage to the body.
Robson looking to slow down the pace here.
Castellaneta working hard to break the clinch.
Robson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Castellaneta's face.
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.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
Castellaneta avoiding damage as Robson throws knees to the body.
Robson working Castellaneta over with knees to the body.
Castellaneta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Castellaneta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Robson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Castellaneta wants a takedown.
Castellaneta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castellaneta thuds his right hand into Robson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Castellaneta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Castellaneta tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Castellaneta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Robson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Robson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Robson moves in looking to clinch but Castellaneta pushes him off.
Castellaneta closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Castellaneta is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Castellaneta seems to be looking for submissions.
Castellaneta is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castellaneta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Castellaneta wants to pass the guard but Robson is defending well.
Castellaneta seems to be working for a kimura but Robson defends the submission attempt.
Robson won't allow Castellaneta to pass to mount.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Robson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castellaneta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daniel Castellaneta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson takes the fight into the clinch.
Robson has Castellaneta pushed against the cage.
Robson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castellaneta is trying to break the clinch but Robson is controlling him.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Robson crunches a lovely knee into Castellaneta's ribcage.
Robson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Castellaneta's face.
Robson lands a nice knee to the body.
Sam Robson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Robson.
Castellaneta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Castellaneta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Robson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Castellaneta has Robson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Castellaneta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Robson stalls.
Castellaneta working hard to break the clinch.
Robson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Castellaneta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castellaneta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Robson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Robson 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Robson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samual Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powers comes to the cage accompanied by Saved by the Bell. Swanson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Damian Marley-Road to Zion. Samual Powers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joe Swanson's chin.
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192 lbs
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195 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samual Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Powers fails to land the takedown.
Swanson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Swanson thows a body shot but no joy.
Powers closes the distance and clinches up with Swanson, looking for a takedown. Powers pushes Swanson against the cage but Swanson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Swanson thows a leg kick but Powers checks it
and Powers counters with a nice body kick.
Samual Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Swanson throws the left hand but Powers avoids the punch easily.
Powers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swanson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Powers is defended easily by Swanson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samual Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Powers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Swanson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Swanson striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Powers wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Swanson striking off his back but it's not causing Powers any problems.
Swanson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Swanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Powers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Powers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers pushing down on Swanson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Powers not doing much here.
Powers prevents Swanson from improving his position.
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.
Powers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Powers is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Swanson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Powers is working for a guillotine from mount but Swanson frees his head quite easily.
Powers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Swanson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Swanson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers wants to take Swanson's back here but Swanson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Powers controlling his opponent.
Swanson is squirming around, avoiding Powers's attempts to control the action.
Powers is really struggling to control Swanson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Swanson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Powers looking to control but Swanson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Swanson is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Powers is working for a guillotine from mount but Swanson frees his head quite easily.
Powers is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Swanson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Swanson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Swanson is squirming around, avoiding Powers's attempts to control the action.
Swanson is desperately trying to improve his position but Powers has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samual Powers 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.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powers.
Powers plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Powers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Powers moves out of range as Swanson throws a body kick.
Powers dives in and grabs Swanson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swanson pushes down on Powers's head and hops out.
Powers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Powers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Swanson was covering up waiting for the punch and Powers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Swanson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Powers passes into half guard.
Powers uses his free foot to push down on Swanson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Swanson.
Swanson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Swanson is squirming around, avoiding Powers's attempts to control the action.
Swanson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Swanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Swanson is breathing heavily.
Swanson is not content to let Powers control the position.
Swanson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Powers trying to control from half guard but Swanson is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Powers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Swanson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers controlling his opponent.
Powers manages to capitalize on a mistake by Swanson to take his back!
Powers is hanging on to Swanson's back as he tries to escape.
Swanson breaks Powers's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Powers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swanson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Powers 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.
Powers is working hard here to advance position.
Powers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Swanson stopping the sweep attempt from Powers.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Swanson slaps away a takedown attempt from Powers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samual Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swanson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Swanson throwing shots but Powers is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson thows a huge punch but Powers dodges it nicely.
Powers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Swanson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Powers managing to control the position.
Powers lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Swanson!
Swanson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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 Samual Powers will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Swanson misses with a takedown
and Powers counters with a single leg into guard. Swanson didn't expect that.
Powers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swanson is keeping the position for now.
Powers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Powers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Powers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Powers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swanson is keeping the position for now.
Swanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Swanson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Powers.
Swanson is looking to reverse the position.
Powers blocks the strikes from Swanson.
Powers wants to take a breather but Swanson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Powers.
Swanson 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.
Joe Swanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samual Powers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Swanson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Powers scores with a leg kick.
Swanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joe Swanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Powers gets the takedown into side control.
Swanson throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Swanson is trying to escape the position but Powers is controlling the position.
Swanson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers controlling the position from side mount.
Powers trying to control the position but Swanson is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Samual Powers just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Powers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swanson's waist but Swanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Powers off to one side.
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.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt
and Swanson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Powers's guard now.
Powers working a defensive guard here.
Powers pulls Swanson in close to prevent any damage.
Swanson is working Powers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Powers trying to keep a closed guard but Swanson is proving a slippery customer.
Swanson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Powers manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Swanson has Powers in his guard.
Powers wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samual Powers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Powers 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samual Powers!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Leonidas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Elam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keith Elam is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Leonidas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Elam!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Leonidas.
Leonidas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leonidas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elam circles away quickly and effectively.
Leonidas lands a slapping body shot.
Leonidas throws a series of strikes that have Elam backpedaling.
Leonidas lands with a shot to the body.
Leonidas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elam throws a head kick that misses.
King Leonidas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonidas misses with a double jab.
Elam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Elam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonidas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Elam avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leonidas scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leonidas pinned against the cage. Leonidas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Leonidas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Elam gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonidas.
Elam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Leonidas lands.
Leonidas leaves Elam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Elam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King Leonidas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Elam.
Nice cross by Leonidas.
Leonidas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leonidas throws a one two combo.
Leonidas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leonidas throws a sloppy head kick and Elam moves out of range easily.
King Leonidas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leonidas scores with a punch to the head.
Leonidas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Leonidas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elam slips a jab and a cross from Leonidas.
Leonidas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leonidas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Elam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Leonidas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Elam in his tracks.
Leonidas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Leonidas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elam walks into a stiff left hand from Leonidas.
Leonidas is working the combinations to good effect here.
Leonidas swinging wildly here.
Leonidas throws a right and a left that Elam avoids nicely.
Elam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leonidas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elam.
Elam has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leonidas.
Leonidas lands with a good body shot.
Leonidas scores with a leg kick.
Leonidas throws a right hand that Elam ducks under and follows up with a left that Elam also avoids with ease.
Elam fails with the takedown.
Elam looks gassed!
A combination from Leonidas does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas leaves Elam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leonidas works over Elam's head and body with a nice combination.
Leonidas thumps Elam with a low kick.
Leonidas throws a leg kick which misses Elam's front leg but catches the back leg as Elam tries to avoid it.
Leonidas throws a series of punches but Elam moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Leonidas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Leonidas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonidas sizes up Elam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Elam misses with a takedown attempt - Leonidas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leonidas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Leonidas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Leonidas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leonidas scores with a head kick.
Leonidas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Elam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elam moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leonidas scores with a jab. Elam acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leonidas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonidas scores with a jab to the head.
Elam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leonidas as he avoids it easily.
Elam dodges the punch combination from Leonidas.
Leonidas tests Elam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Elam might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Leonidas has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Elam looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Elam is breathing heavily.
Leonidas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elam is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elam wants to pass the guard but Leonidas is keeping the position.
Leonidas uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas digs a good hook to Elam's body.
Leonidas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Elam on the side of the head.
Elam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leonidas swivels and escapes.
Elam takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Elam is defended easily by Leonidas.
King Leonidas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Elam.
Leonidas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No joy there for Leonidas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King Leonidas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas scores with a kick to the body.
Leonidas throws a nice looking combination but Elam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonidas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leonidas lands a head shot.
Leonidas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Elam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Elam drops his hands momentarily and Leonidas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leonidas lands the left hand.
A punch combination from Leonidas misses.
Leonidas throws a nice looking combination but Elam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonidas misses with a double jab.
Leonidas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
King Leonidas is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elam dives in and grabs Leonidas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leonidas pushes down on Elam's head and hops out.
Leonidas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elam takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leonidas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Leonidas.
Leonidas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Leonidas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Leonidas thuds his right hand into Elam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonidas misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Leonidas dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Leonidas catches Elam with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some wild striking there from Leonidas.
Leonidas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leonidas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Elam has time to react.
Leonidas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elam circles away quickly and effectively.
Leonidas throws a one two combo.
Leonidas looks to land a combination. Elam sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Elam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leonidas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leonidas throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonidas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leonidas scores with a body shot.
Leonidas lands with a nice combination. Elam backs away looking to recover.
Leonidas throws a head kick but Elam moves out of range.
Leonidas misses with a two punch combination.
Elam takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Elam's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leonidas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leonidas wants it to stay on the feet.
Elam closes the distance and clinches up with Leonidas, looking for a takedown. Elam pushes Leonidas against the cage but Leonidas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Elam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leonidas lands a jab to the nose.
A nice leg kick lands there from Leonidas.
Leonidas jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Elam moves forwards but Leonidas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leonidas lands a nice shot to the body.
Leonidas is looking to slow Elam down with leg kicks.
Leonidas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Leonidas.
Leonidas lands with a good body shot.
Leonidas scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Leonidas.
Elam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonidas stuffs the takedown.
King Leonidas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Elam.
Leonidas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Leonidas misses with a series of wild punches.
Elam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Leonidas thumps Elam with a low kick.
Keith Elam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Leonidas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Leonidas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leonidas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leonidas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leonidas throws a leg kick which misses Elam's front leg but catches the back leg as Elam tries to avoid it.
Leonidas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Elam fails with the takedown.
Leonidas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leonidas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leonidas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leonidas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leonidas throws a series of punches but Elam avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonidas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Elam on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
King Leonidas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leonidas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Leonidas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Leonidas, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Leonidas!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Bridges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bridges 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ludacris - Get Back. Christopher Bridges had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 137.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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142 lbs
10 - 4 - 1 |
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178 cm
25
135 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Christopher Bridges !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bridges cracks Tyler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bridges looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Bridges scores with a body shot.
Tyler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Tyler with that takedown attempt.
Tyler doesn't manage to clinch there - Bridges circles away.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tyler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tyler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bridges throwing shots but Tyler is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tyler manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The referee warns Bridges that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bridges is trying to escape the mount.
Tyler lands a nice shot to the head.
Bridges is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bridges tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tyler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tyler raining down shots from the mount!
Tyler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bridges can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tyler scoring with strikes but Bridges is staying in there.
Tyler lands a big elbow.
Bridges is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tyler landing punches.
Tyler working the ground and pound effectively.
Tyler working the ground and pound effectively.
Tyler punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyler lands a big elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tyler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tyler lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Bridges that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tyler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bridges is rocked!
BOOM! Tyler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oh Bridges is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tyler working for a submission but Bridges is keeping him at bay.
Tyler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tyler dominating with strikes here.
Bridges seems to have got his legs back now.
Bridges is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Tyler.
Tyler is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bridges can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tyler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tyler looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tyler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tyler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tyler with shots to the head and body - Bridges looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Bridges that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bridges is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bridges in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bridges is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Tyler lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bridges hang on?
Tyler lands a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyler is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bridges can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tyler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Bridges that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tyler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tyler with a couple of short strikes.
Bridges really wants to buck Tyler off and get back to his feet.
Tyler lands a big shot there that rocks Bridges but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Tyler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tyler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bridges counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bridges shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tyler's guard.
Tyler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bridges defends it easily.
Jake Tyler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tyler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bridges gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bridges loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bridges defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Bridges thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bridges .
Tyler looking for a guillotine here but Bridges defends easily.
Bridges wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.
Bridges throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tyler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bridges doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bridges manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bridges stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bridges is trying to stand up here but Tyler is controlling him well.
Tyler is thwarting Bridges 's attempts to control the position.
Tyler passes into side control, despite Bridges 's attempt to control the position.
Tyler grinds an elbow into Bridges 's temple.
Bridges is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tyler lands a few punches from side control.
Bridges tries to escape but Tyler is in control.
Tyler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler working the ground and pound.
Bridges takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tyler working the head with strikes.
Tyler lands a few punches from side control.
Tyler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bridges is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bridges is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tyler is controlling him well.
Tyler cracks Bridges with a big elbow.
Tyler lands a few punches from side control.
Tyler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tyler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bridges is trying to get back to his feet.
Tyler cracks Bridges with a big right hand but Bridges just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tyler lands a nice forearm strike.
Tyler scores with punches from side control.
Bridges taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tyler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bridges is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tyler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tyler scoring with punches and elbows.
Tyler is working Bridges over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bridges manages to get back to half guard.
Bridges looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tyler drops an elbow to the side of Bridges 's head.
Bridges tries to kick Tyler off but Tyler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bridges throws a body punch but Tyler moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Tyler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tyler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tyler is nestled in close to Bridges , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tyler working Bridges over with strikes.
Bridges wants to improve his position but Tyler is controlling well.
Tyler is nestled in close to Bridges , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tyler working Bridges over with strikes.
Bridges looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bridges looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bridges on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tyler working Bridges over with strikes.
Tyler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler prevents Bridges from standing back up.
Bridges is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tyler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tyler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tyler slips a nice elbow through Bridges 's hands, connecting with Bridges 's forehead.
Bridges taking some punishment here, with Tyler in his half guard.
Bridges gets back to full guard.
Tyler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tyler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bridges is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bridges is looking to stand up but Tyler isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tyler chips away with some ground and pound.
Tyler cracks Bridges with a solid left hand.
Tyler landing some decent shots from guard.
Bridges wants to stand but Tyler is controlling the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tyler dives in and grabs Bridges 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bridges pushes down on Tyler's head and hops out.
Bridges throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bridges throws a nice looking combination but Tyler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges stuffs the takedown attempt from Tyler. Tyler gets slowly back to his feet.
Bridges misses with a takedown
and Tyler counters with a shoot takedown. Bridges fights it but they end up in guard.
Bridges has momentary wrist control but Tyler slips an elbow through the middle.
Tyler landing with the ground and pound.
Tyler lands a couple of elbows.
Tyler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tyler lands a couple of digs.
Tyler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bridges wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyler passes Bridges 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bridges is trying to stand back up but Tyler is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler winds up and cracks Bridges with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tyler connects with a nice short shot to Bridges 's temple.
Bridges tries to kick Tyler off but Tyler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tyler winds up and cracks Bridges with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bridges tries to kick Tyler off but Tyler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Tyler.
Tyler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tyler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bridges looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tyler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tyler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Tyler really 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.
Tyler feints and as Bridges raises his hands in defense, Tyler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tyler distracts Bridges with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bridges working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tyler.
Tyler prevents Bridges from getting back to his feet.
Tyler pushing down on Bridges 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tyler connects with a nice short shot to Bridges 's temple.
Bridges is trying to stand back up but Tyler is controlling him
Bridges is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tyler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bridges wants to get back to his feet.
Tyler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bridges tries to kick Tyler off but Tyler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tyler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tyler prevents Bridges from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tyler with a poor takedown
and Bridges counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyler thinking.
Tyler with a poor takedown
and Bridges counters with a nice body shot.
Bridges closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tyler to the mat! Tyler manages to get full guard.
Tyler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bridges doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bridges manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bridges with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyler trying to keep a closed guard but Bridges is proving a slippery customer.
Tyler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bridges is looking to stand up but Tyler won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges postures up.
Tyler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bridges doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bridges manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tyler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bridges defends it easily.
Bridges has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tyler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bridges defends well.
Tyler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bridges doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bridges manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tyler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bridges gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bridges stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tyler fails with the takedown
and Bridges counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Christopher Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Tyler.
Bridges takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bridges is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Tyler throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bridges thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tyler looking for submissions off his back.
Tyler actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges decides to return to a standing position.
Tyler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyler misses with a takedown attempt
and Bridges counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bridges keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tyler has his takedown stuffed
and Bridges counters with a three punch combo that has Tyler backing up. Tyler nods at Bridges to acknowledge the strikes.
Tyler takes one to the chin there.
Tyler slips a jab and a cross from Bridges .
Tyler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bridges .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Christopher Bridges will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tyler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tyler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bridges is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tyler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bridges is looking to stand up but Tyler isn't so interested in that idea.
Tyler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bridges 's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tyler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tyler lands a couple of elbows.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tyler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tyler stands up over Bridges , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler is in close to Bridges 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bridges is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tyler is working Bridges over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tyler working some strikes from top position.
Tyler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tyler won't allow Bridges to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tyler tries for a takedown but Bridges circles away easily
so Bridges counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tyler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bridges is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bridges throwing strikes from guard but Tyler blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler trying to keep a closed guard but Bridges is proving a slippery customer.
Bridges tries to stand but Tyler is controlling from the bottom.
Tyler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bridges is one step ahead there.
Tyler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tyler working a defensive guard here.
Bridges wants to get up but he can't break Tyler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bridges postures up.
Bridges wanted to stand there but Tyler had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bridges being controlled here momentarily.
Tyler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tyler holds on and takes a little breather.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tyler has his takedown stuffed
and Bridges makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tyler shoots and misses
and Bridges counters with a straight right hand.
Christopher Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Tyler.
Tyler shoots and misses
and Bridges counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tyler's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler keeping moving, preventing Bridges from controlling successfully.
Bridges tries to stand but Tyler is controlling from the bottom.
Tyler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bridges is one step ahead there.
Tyler is looking for a triangle but Bridges pushes his legs off easily.
Bridges wants to stand but Tyler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tyler has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bridges doesn't defend quickly enough and Tyler has managed to lock this one up! Can Bridges escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Tyler on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Tyler!
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