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MMM 9: Davis vs. Rojo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dats Midtimbang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dats Midtimbang is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Howard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dats Midtimbang!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Howard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Howard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Midtimbang circles away quickly and effectively.
Midtimbang closes the distance and pushes Howard back into the cage.
Midtimbang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Howard as Midtimbang shoots in.
A head kick misses from Midtimbang.
Midtimbang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Howard misses its intended target.
No joy there for Howard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Midtimbang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Howard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Midtimbang somewhat.
John Howard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howard thows a body shot but no joy.
Midtimbang shoots in and drives through. Howard sprawls well.
John Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dats Midtimbang.
Howard throws a one two combo.
Howard could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Midtimbang clinches up against the cage.
Howard is trying to break free.
Midtimbang lands a nice knee to the body.
Howard is looking to break free of the clinch but Midtimbang has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midtimbang pulls Howard into guard.
Midtimbang has a closed guard, preventing Howard from standing up.
Midtimbang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Midtimbang prevents Howard from standing back up.
Midtimbang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Howard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Howard is refusing to be controlled, as Midtimbang sits in half guard.
Midtimbang moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howard wants to get back to his feet but Midtimbang is dominant here and he's now got Howard's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Midtimbang is looking to control Howard but Howard is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Midtimbang throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Midtimbang misses with a punch to the head.
Midtimbang tries to get the hooks in deep but Howard pushed the leg off.
Midtimbang looks gassed!
Howard has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Howard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Midtimbang on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midtimbang trying to control.
Howard wants to get back to his feet.
Midtimbang tries to keep control of the position but Howard is staying busy.
Howard covering up well and avoiding damage.
Howard is trying to get back to his feet but Midtimbang has full control of the position and if anything, Howard has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Will Midtimbang go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Howard is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Midtimbang trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Howard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dats Midtimbang's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Midtimbang shoots in but no luck this time.
Howard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Midtimbang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Howard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Midtimbang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
John Howard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Midtimbang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Howard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Howard throws a jab but it's blocked by Midtimbang.
Howard throws a series of punches but Midtimbang avoids them all with ease.
Midtimbang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Midtimbang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Howard's waist but Howard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Midtimbang off to one side.
Midtimbang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Howard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard throws a hook but Midtimbang avoids it easily.
Midtimbang tries for a takedown but Howard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
John Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dats Midtimbang.
Midtimbang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Midtimbang has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard working hard to break the clinch.
Midtimbang pulls Howard into guard.
Midtimbang throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Howard wanted to stand there but Midtimbang had control of the position.
Midtimbang is controlling Howard's posture.
Midtimbang manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Howard is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Midtimbang has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Midtimbang. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Midtimbang is landing with strikes from the back.
Midtimbang trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Midtimbang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Howard is trying to get back to his feet but Midtimbang has full control of the position and if anything, Howard has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The referee is taking a good look at Howard as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Midtimbang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard is trying to get back to his feet but Midtimbang has full control of the position and if anything, Howard has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Midtimbang is working for a rear naked choke. Howard is not defending it well and Midtimbang has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Howard refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Howard's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dats Midtimbang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Angelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen misses the shot to the body.
Angelo connects with a crisp jab.
Jensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Angelo moves away.
Angelo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jensen moves away.
Angelo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jensen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Angelo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Angelo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Angelo is working hard here to advance position.
Jensen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Angelo keeping moving, preventing Jensen from controlling successfully.
Angelo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jensen stands up and waves to Angelo to follow him.
Angelo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jensen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Angelo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen misses with a shot to the body
and Angelo counters with a three punch combo that has Jensen backing up. Jensen nods at Angelo to acknowledge the strikes.
Jensen throws a hook but Angelo avoids it easily.
Jensen misses with a jab to the body
and Angelo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jensen shoots in for a double leg but Angelo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jensen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jensen looks gassed!
Angelo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jensen.
Jensen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Angelo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jensen really felt that one!
Michael Angelo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jensen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Angelo cracks Jensen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jensen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Angelo throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angelo keeps Jensen at a distance using the push kick.
Angelo thuds his shin into the meat of Jensen's side.
Jensen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Angelo throws a series of punches but Jensen avoids them all with ease.
Matt Jensen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jensen circles away quickly and effectively.
Jensen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Angelo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for Angelo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick from Angelo lands but Jensen takes it in his stride.
Jensen dodges the punch combination from Angelo.
Angelo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Angelo throws a head kick that Jensen semi-blocks.
Angelo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Angelo lands with a nice combination. Jensen backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Angelo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jensen drops his hands momentarily and Angelo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot lands for Angelo.
Angelo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Angelo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Angelo misses.
Angelo scores with a jab to the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jensen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Angelo - the referee stops the clock and Jensen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Angelo. Jensen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Angelo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Angelo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Angelo throws a combination. Jensen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Decent striking displayed by Angelo there.
Angelo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Angelo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Angelo lands a jab-cross combination.
Angelo scores with a spinning back kick!
Angelo tries to bum rush Jensen with a series of wild strikes but Jensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jensen walks into a straight right hand from Angelo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelo lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angelo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jensen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Angelo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Angelo duly obliges.
Angelo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jensen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Angelo looks to land a combination but Jensen avoids it well.
Jensen avoids the head kick by Angelo.
Jensen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Angelo counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A left and a right from Angelo both land. Nice combination.
Angelo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Angelo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jensen misses with a double jab
and Angelo counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Angelo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Angelo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Jensen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jensen throws a combination that misses
and Angelo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jensen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jensen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Angelo.
Angelo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good standup being displayed there by Angelo as he connects with a hook.
Angelo connects with a crisp jab.
Jensen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Angelo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Angelo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Angelo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jensen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Angelo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jensen.
Angelo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Angelo throws a head kick that Jensen semi-blocks.
Jensen is breathing heavily.
Jensen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Angelo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Angelo pushes Jensen away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo works over Jensen's head and body with a nice combination.
Angelo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jensen can do to turn this around?
Angelo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Angelo misses with a series of wild punches.
Angelo throws a right and a left that Jensen avoids nicely.
Angelo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jensen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Angelo finds it's way round the side to connect with Jensen's head.
Jensen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jensen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jensen takes one on the button.
Jensen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Decent striking displayed by Angelo there.
Angelo lands a two punch combo.
Jensen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Angelo.
A nice combination there by Angelo.
Angelo throws a series of punches but Jensen avoids them all with ease.
Michael Angelo is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo cracks the inside of Jensen's front leg.
Angelo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Angelo.
Angelo thuds his right hand into Jensen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Angelo.
Angelo lands a two punch combo.
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!
Angelo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A nice combination there by Angelo.
Angelo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Angelo lands a head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Angelo.
Angelo throws a head kick that half lands.
Angelo stuns Jensen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Angelo with a jab.
Angelo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo digs a good hook to Jensen's body.
Angelo lands a high kick!
Angelo throws a right hand that Jensen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jensen also avoids with ease.
Angelo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Angelo lands with a shot to the body.
Angelo throws a nice looking combination but Jensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Angelo misses with a two punch combination.
Angelo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Angelo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Angelo works over Jensen's head and body with a nice combination.
Angelo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Angelo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Angelo scores with a three punch combo!
Angelo throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jensen on the side of the head.
Angelo works over Jensen's head and body with a nice combination.
Angelo works over Jensen's head and body with a nice combination.
Angelo cracks Jensen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jensen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Angelo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Angelo misses with a series of wild punches.
Jensen throws a hook but Angelo avoids it easily.
Michael Angelo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Angelo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jensen circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angelo fails to land with a series of punches.
Angelo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jensen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jensen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Angelo.
Jensen throws a leg kick
and Jensen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Angelo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Angelo throws a right and a left that Jensen avoids nicely.
Jensen misses with an uppercut.
Angelo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Angelo!
Jensen throws a head kick that misses
and Angelo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jensen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Angelo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Angelo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Angelo throws a right and a left that Jensen avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Angelo misses.
Angelo lands with a slapping head kick.
Angelo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jensen throws a lazy right hand but Angelo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Angelo lands a head kick. Jensen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jensen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Angelo counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jensen's hands.
Angelo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Angelo.
Angelo throws a leg kick which misses Jensen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jensen tries to avoid it.
Angelo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jensen circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Angelo scores with a four punch combination!
Angelo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Angelo lands with a good body shot.
Angelo misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by Angelo.
Angelo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jensen dodges the punch combination from Angelo.
Angelo slaps away a takedown attempt from Jensen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jensen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick by Jensen misses
and Angelo counters with a three punch combo that has Jensen backing up. Jensen nods at Angelo to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen fails with a takedown attempt.
Angelo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Angelo lands a head kick. Jensen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
An inside leg kick lands from Angelo.
Angelo misses with the combination.
Angelo cracks Jensen with an open hand slap.
Jensen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Angelo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Angelo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jensen dodges the punch combination from Angelo.
Angelo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Angelo lands with a kick to the temple. Jensen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Angelo throws a nice looking combination but Jensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jensen throws a looping overhand right but Angelo ducks down to avoid it.
Angelo sizes up Jensen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Angelo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jensen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A left and a right from Angelo both land. Nice combination.
Jensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Angelo.
Angelo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jensen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Angelo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jensen takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Angelo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Angelo scores with a body shot.
Angelo lands a high kick!
Angelo scores with a nice strike.
Angelo throws a nice looking combination but Jensen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Angelo connects with a single shot there.
A punch combination from Angelo misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jensen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Angelo - the referee stops the clock and Jensen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Angelo. Jensen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Angelo with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping body kick lands there for Angelo.
Angelo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Angelo!
Matt Jensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Angelo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Angelo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jensen will feel that in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Angelo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Angelo, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Angelo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Baravski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronan Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baravski comes to the cage accompanied by Punch Out. Igor Baravski had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Baravski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronan Keller!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller misses with a straight right.
Baravski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keller.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baravski.
Baravski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baravski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Ronan Keller has been cut.
Baravski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baravski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Baravski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keller throws out the jab.
Baravski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Keller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baravski throwing strikes from guard but Keller blocks nicely.
Baravski wants to stand but Keller has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Baravski wants to control from the top but Keller keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baravski being controlled here momentarily.
Baravski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Keller, up you get!
Baravski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keller doesn't seem bothered though.
Keller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baravski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Keller looks gassed!
Keller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baravski avoids it really well and circles away.
Baravski shoots in and drives through. Keller sprawls well.
Baravski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller tries to keep at a distance but Baravski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Keller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baravski.
Baravski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keller closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Keller lands in his opponent's guard.
Baravski wants to get back to his feet but Keller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baravski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baravski tries to get out of the position.
Keller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keller is looking to work some ground and pound but Baravski has wrist control.
Keller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baravski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller lands a couple of digs.
Keller thows a big elbow that misses.
Baravski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Keller throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Keller darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Keller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Keller is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Baravski trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keller trying to control but Baravski is working from the bottom.
Baravski trying to control the position.
Keller won't allow Baravski to sweep him here.
Keller throwing strikes from guard but Baravski blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baravski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keller.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Baravski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Baravski counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Baravski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronan Keller's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Baravski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Keller's waist but Keller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baravski off to one side.
Keller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keller doesn't manage to clinch there - Baravski circles away.
Baravski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baravski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keller swivels and escapes.
Keller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baravski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keller throws a looping overhand right but Baravski ducks down to avoid it.
Baravski dodges the punch combination from Keller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller throws the left hand but Baravski avoids the punch easily.
Baravski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Keller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller trying to mount his opponent but Baravski defends it.
Baravski pushes Keller off looking to stand but Keller dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baravski is defending against the submission attempts here by Keller.
Keller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Baravski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Baravski is trying to stand up here but Keller is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baravski trying to control from the bottom.
Baravski is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Keller lands a nice short elbow.
Keller wants to pass to mount but Baravski is defending the position.
Keller decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Nice uppercut lands for Keller. That snapped Baravski's head back.
Baravski gets caught flat footed, as Keller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Keller wants to control from the top but Baravski keeps moving.
Keller stops Baravski from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baravski trying to control the position.
Baravski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keller on the ground.
Baravski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Keller working some strikes from top position.
Keller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Keller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Baravski's head.
Keller stands up over Baravski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Keller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Keller is looking to work some ground and pound but Baravski has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Keller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Baravski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baravski has his feet on Keller's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice takedown defense from Keller. No joy for Baravski on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Baravski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baravski darts in trying to clinch
and Keller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baravski thinking.
Keller connects with a nice looking jab.
Ronan Keller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keller scores with a three punch combo!
Baravski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keller to score with a decent uppercut.
Baravski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baravski fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronan Keller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ronan Keller's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Keller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Keller tries to clinch but Baravski is having none of it.
Baravski moves forwards but Keller connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Keller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Baravski scores with a four punch combination!
Baravski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Keller.
Nice sprawl there from Keller as Baravski shoots in.
Keller jabs at Baravski's body.
Baravski throws a leg kick but Keller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Baravski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Baravski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Baravski decides to stand and escape the position.
Keller wants to clinch but Baravski slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baravski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Keller defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Keller.
Keller looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Baravski!
Keller working Baravski over with strikes here.
Keller putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Keller looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Keller avoids the attempt from Baravski to control.
Keller is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Baravski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Keller working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller looking to finish with strikes here!
Baravski wants to control but Keller is having none of it.
Keller postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Baravski looks a forlorn figure.
Keller working for a guillotine from mount but Baravski is in no mood to give up.
Baravski is desperately trying to improve his position but Keller has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keller avoids the attempt from Baravski to control.
A nice elbow there by Keller.
Keller looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Baravski is bucking up trying to escape but Keller cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Baravski wants to hold on but Keller pushes him away.
Keller with a couple of short strikes.
Baravski wants to control but Keller is having none of it.
Keller is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Baravski is surviving well by controlling Keller's body position as best he can.
Baravski tries to lock up and control but Keller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keller is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Keller breaks from Baravski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Keller is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Keller postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Baravski looks a forlorn figure.
Baravski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Keller pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keller with a couple of short strikes.
Baravski tries to hold on but Keller pushes him away.
Keller pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronan Keller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Keller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronan Keller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evangelista Morientes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larson's entrance music is Headstrong by Trapt. A fine choice. Evangelista Morientes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ed Larson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evangelista Morientes!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morientes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Larson sprawls well. Larson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Morientes gets slowly back to his feet.
Morientes looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Larson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Larson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Larson is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Larson extends the arm and Morientes is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ed Larson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hands McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moni Cvetkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cvetkov has chosen Teletubbies as his entrance music. Hands McGee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hands McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moni Cvetkov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cvetkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cvetkov lands in his opponent's guard.
Cvetkov prevents McGee from getting back to his feet.
Cvetkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGee is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cvetkov manages to pass to side control.
Cvetkov drops an elbow to the side of McGee's head.
Cvetkov stops McGee from getting back to his feet.
McGee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cvetkov trying to control the action but McGee is working from the bottom.
Cvetkov slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cvetkov wants to work for an arm triangle but McGee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cvetkov prevents McGee from standing back up.
Cvetkov wants to take a breather but McGee is having none of it.
McGee is looking to escape.
McGee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cvetkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGee is trying to stand back up but Cvetkov is controlling him
McGee is staying active underneath Cvetkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGee is trying to stand back up but Cvetkov is controlling him
McGee is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGee taking some punishment here, with Cvetkov in his half guard.
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.
Cvetkov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cvetkov stops McGee from getting back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGee throws a series of punches but Cvetkov avoids them all with ease.
McGee thows a body shot but no joy.
Cvetkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGee.
Cvetkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cvetkov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cvetkov working the head and body with strikes.
Cvetkov stops McGee from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Cvetkov connects with a nice short shot to McGee's temple.
Cvetkov lands strikes from half guard.
Cvetkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGee is trying to stand back up but Cvetkov is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cvetkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cvetkov trying to control the action but McGee is working from the bottom.
Cvetkov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McGee is trying to stand up here but Cvetkov is controlling him well.
Cvetkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McGee gets caught flat footed, as Cvetkov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cvetkov trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cvetkov pushing down on McGee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cvetkov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cvetkov wants to take a breather but McGee is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee pushes Cvetkov off looking to stand but Cvetkov dives back in and keeps control.
Cvetkov is trying to control. McGee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cvetkov stops McGee from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cvetkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cvetkov wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
Cvetkov won't allow McGee to get back to his feet.
Cvetkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGee's guard.
Cvetkov is controlling the pace.
Cvetkov is looking to take a break and control but McGee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moni Cvetkov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGee throws a jab when Cvetkov was well out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGee.
It looks like Moni Cvetkov has been cut.
Cvetkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cvetkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGee did well to prevent Cvetkov getting side control.
Cvetkov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cvetkov stops McGee from getting back to his feet.
Cvetkov wants to take a breather but McGee is having none of it.
McGee wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cvetkov is keen to just control but McGee is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McGee throws a jab when Cvetkov was well out of range.
Cvetkov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McGee can't keep his opponent in guard - Cvetkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGee wants to get back to his feet.
McGee is not content to let Cvetkov control the position.
Cvetkov not doing much here.
Cvetkov stops McGee from getting back to his feet.
Cvetkov is keen to just control but McGee is a slippery customer.
Cvetkov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cvetkov trying to control from half guard but McGee is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McGee swinging wildly here.
Cvetkov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cvetkov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McGee is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Cvetkov landing shots from mount.
Cvetkov looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Cvetkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cvetkov won't let McGee get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Cvetkov wants to control the pace but McGee is squirming around nicely.
Cvetkov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGee kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cvetkov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cvetkov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cvetkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cvetkov looking to control but McGee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Despite being in the dominant position, Moni Cvetkov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGee scores with a jab to the head.
McGee fails to land with a series of punches.
Cvetkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
You get the feeling that McGee really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Cvetkov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cvetkov wants to control the pace but McGee is squirming around nicely.
Cvetkov content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moni Cvetkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Moni Cvetkov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McGee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cvetkov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cvetkov won't allow McGee to get back to his feet.
Cvetkov is standing up over McGee. McGee looks to escape but Cvetkov dives into side control.
Cvetkov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cvetkov works to advance to full mount. McGee defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McGee is squirming around, avoiding Cvetkov's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cvetkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Cvetkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGee is looking to escape.
McGee really wants to buck Cvetkov off and get back to his feet.
Cvetkov landing shots from mount.
McGee is squirming around, avoiding Cvetkov's attempts to control the action.
Cvetkov won't let McGee get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cvetkov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGee is looking to escape.
Despite being in the dominant position, Moni Cvetkov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice shot lands for McGee.
Cvetkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Moni Cvetkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cvetkov is standing up over McGee. McGee looks to escape but Cvetkov dives into side control.
McGee seems a little lost for a moment, as Cvetkov dominates the positioning.
McGee is not content to let Cvetkov control the position.
McGee is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cvetkov is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cvetkov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McGee!
Cvetkov landing strikes from the mount.
Cvetkov trying to control but McGee is having none of it.
Cvetkov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McGee is trying to stand.
Cvetkov wants to control the pace but McGee is squirming around nicely.
You get the feeling that McGee really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Cvetkov looking to control but McGee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cvetkov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cvetkov controlling from mount.
McGee is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Cvetkov trying to control but McGee is having none of it.
Cvetkov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hands McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Despite being in the dominant position, Moni Cvetkov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cvetkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGee's half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moni Cvetkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cvetkov 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moni Cvetkov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antara Messersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Jay Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antara Messersmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Jay Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson throws out a leg kick but Messersmith moves out of range and Tyson only half commits.
Tyson moves out of range of the body kick.
Tyson works the jab nicely.
Messersmith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tyson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Messersmith lands a big head kick that sends Tyson tumbling to the mat! Messersmith takes a step backwards and waves Tyson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tyson is rocked!
It looks like Jay Jay Tyson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Messersmith throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Tyson is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Antara Messersmith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JT Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Aguero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, JT Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Aguero!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguero avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Aguero sees coming a mile off.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aguero keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aguero sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Aguero's side.
Aguero pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Aguero settles back down.
Jackson throws a head kick that Aguero semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Aguero moves out of range easily.
Aguero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aguero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Aguero crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jackson - the referee stops the clock and Aguero gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jackson. Aguero manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Aguero looks gassed!
Aguero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
JT Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson cracks the inside of Aguero's front leg.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Aguero counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aguero checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jackson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aguero checks it well.
Aguero throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jackson counters with a body kick that stops Aguero in his tracks momentarily.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
Aguero avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Aguero blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Aguero takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Aguero avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Aguero misses with a looping right.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aguero avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Aguero moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Aguero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aguero throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Aguero avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Aguero avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Aguero down.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JT Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Aguero counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jackson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
A low kick from Aguero is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Aguero counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson misses with the body kick
and Aguero makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jackson really felt that one!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Aguero might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jackson has got the better of the exchanges.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
JT Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Aguero is breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Aguero counters with a nice leg kick.
JT Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aguero, right into the meat.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Aguero counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jackson throws a push kick but Aguero slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Aguero loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Aguero sees coming a mile off.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a nice body kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.
JT Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
and Aguero counters with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Aguero blocks the low kick.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguero blocks the body kick.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Jackson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aguero blocks a leg kick.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aguero can do to turn this around?
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aguero throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick that Aguero semi-blocks.
Aguero walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aguero avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Aguero counters with a head kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Aguero checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JT Jackson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson thumps Aguero with a low kick.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aguero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aguero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Aguero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aguero throws a head kick that misses.
Aguero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aguero is out of range and Jackson settles back down.
Jackson throws a push kick but Aguero slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Aguero counters with a body kick that stops Jackson in his tracks momentarily.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Aguero.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aguero avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Aguero counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jackson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Aguero misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Aguero counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Aguero makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Aguero.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses
and Aguero counters with a leg kick.
Aguero shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson is looking to slow Aguero down with leg kicks.
Aguero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aguero checks a leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aguero checks a leg kick.
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Aguero tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aguero blocks a head kick by Jackson.
A low kick from Jackson misses
and Aguero counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a head kick but Aguero moves out of range.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Carlos Aguero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aguero has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jackson.
A low kick from Jackson is predictable there
and Aguero counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aguero trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
JT Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JT Jackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gusano Rojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gusano Rojo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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214 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Davis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gusano Rojo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Rojo.
Danga de danga de dang - Davis scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Gusano Rojo has been cut.
Davis stuffs the takedown attempt from Rojo. Rojo gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rojo.
Davis throws a good cross that connects.
Davis scores with a hook.
Rojo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davis loads up on a big right hand but Rojo slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rojo shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed Rojo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Rojo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis swings for the body but Rojo moves out of range.
Davis scores with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rojo fails with a takedown attempt.
Phil Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gusano Rojo.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Phil Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Rojo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
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.
Rojo needs to keep his hands up - Davis had a free shot at his head there.
Rojo misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Rojo shoots in.
Rojo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away.
Rojo slips a jab from Davis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Davis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gusano Rojo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rojo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.
A combination from Davis does no damage.
Rojo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rojo gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojo was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis leaves Rojo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Phil Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gusano Rojo.
Rojo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phil Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rojo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Rojo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rojo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rojo shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donk. Davis catches Rojo right on the button with a cross.
Davis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rojo circles away quickly and effectively.
Davis throws a jab when Rojo was well out of range.
Davis lands a jab to the head.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rojo shoots in looking for a takedown. Davis tries to sprawl out of it but Rojo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Davis finds it's way round the side to connect with Rojo's head.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rojo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rojo gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rojo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Davis throws an overhand right that lands on Rojo's shoulder, as Rojo tries to avoid the shot.
Rojo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Davis misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Davis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gusano Rojo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rojo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davis as he jumps to the side.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rojo.
Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rojo dodges the punch combination from Davis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Rojo shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojo shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phil Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gusano Rojo.
Rojo fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis connects with a crisp jab.
Rojo shoots for a double leg takedown but Davis sprawls well. He's pushed Rojo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rojo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Rojo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rojo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Rojo with that takedown attempt.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojo is just out of range.
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Phil Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis misses with a double jab.
Davis throws a right hand that Rojo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rojo also avoids with ease.
Rojo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Davis is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rojo.
Davis throws a right hand that Rojo ducks under and follows up with a left that Rojo also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis connects with a looping right hand.
Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rojo.
Davis stuffs the takedown.
Davis tries to bum rush Rojo with a series of wild strikes but Rojo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis throws a series of punches but Rojo avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rojo tries for a takedown but Davis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rojo misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rojo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rojo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Davis has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Davis and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rojo fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Davis clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gusano Rojo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rojo shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Davis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rojo has time to react.
Davis cracks Rojo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Davis leaves Rojo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rojo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojo.
Rojo shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
Phil Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gusano Rojo.
Rojo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Davis jabs Rojo right on the nose. Rojo blinks but takes it well.
Davis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Davis wants it to stay on the feet.
Davis scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Rojo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davis.
Rojo slips a straight right by Davis.
Davis leaves Rojo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Davis lands a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rojo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Davis has got the better of the exchanges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojo misses with a series of wild punches.
Rojo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Davis as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Rojo shoots in.
Rojo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davis but Davis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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.
Davis throws a combination that misses
and Rojo counters with a takedown into side control.
Davis is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rojo is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davis tries to get out of the position.
Rojo working the ground and pound but Davis is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rojo working the ground and pound but Davis is defending the strikes.
Davis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rojo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Davis defending against the ground and pound.
Rojo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davis, who protects the arm well.
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 Phil Davis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gusano Rojo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Davis misses with a few strikes there.
Davis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rojo.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for Rojo on that attempt.
Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rojo.
Rojo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davis defends it nicely.
Phil Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gusano Rojo.
Horrible takedown by Rojo or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis which made him look bad.
Gusano Rojo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Davis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rojo shoots in looking for a takedown. Davis tries to sprawl out of it but Rojo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rojo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Rojo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Rojo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rojo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rojo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rojo is trying to work for a kimura but Davis is defending well.
Davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rojo on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rojo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rojo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rojo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Phil Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rojo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davis's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gusano Rojo.
I think Davis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:47
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Davis!
Phil Davis is the new light heavyweight champion!
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