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MMM 7: 170 1st Round 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 Hands McGee (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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175 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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, John Howard!
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, Hands McGee!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from McGee misses.
Howard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGee throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Howard colapses and takes a barrage of punches from McGee as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Howard is left battered and dazed whilst McGee and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hands McGee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong PoPo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Dow acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Tong PoPo!
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, John Dow!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dow fails with a takedown attempt.
Dow fails in his attempt to clinch.
PoPo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dow, pushing him back against the cage.
PoPo connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like John Dow has been cut.
Dow looks gassed!
PoPo tries to land a knee to the head but Dow blocks with his arms.
PoPo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
PoPo scores with a knee to the head.
PoPo misses with a knee strike.
PoPo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
PoPo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
PoPo misses with a knee strike.
PoPo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dow takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but PoPo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
PoPo scores with a knee to the head.
PoPo with a knee to the head.
PoPo scores with a knee to the head.
Dow takes a knee right on the jaw!
PoPo landing knees to the head.
Dow tries to pull guard but PoPo holds him up against the cage and eventually Dow drops back down to his feet.
Tong PoPo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dow.
PoPo misses with a knee to the head.
PoPo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
PoPo looking to throw knees to the head but Dow is blocking nicely.
Dow goes for a takedown in the clinch but PoPo prevents it.
PoPo looking to throw knees to the head but Dow is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PoPo scores with a knee to the head.
Dow tries for a takedown but PoPo manages to get underhooks.
PoPo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
PoPo tries to land a knee to the head but Dow blocks with his arms.
Dow looking for a takedown.
PoPo scores with a knee to the head.
PoPo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dow's face.
PoPo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dow's face.
PoPo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
PoPo misses with a knee to the head.
PoPo connects with a knee to the head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dow has eaten all the pies!
PoPo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. PoPo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
PoPo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dow takes a knee right on the jaw!
PoPo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dow takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
PoPo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dow tries to pull guard but PoPo holds him up against the cage and eventually Dow drops back down to his feet.
Dow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as PoPo walks away with a smile on his face. Dow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dow shoots in for a double leg but PoPo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
PoPo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dow.
Dow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? PoPo is fending him off so far but Dow persists. Nope, PoPo circles away and we're back to standing.
Dow has a takedown stuffed.
Dow closes this distance looking for a takedown but PoPo circles away.
Dow fails with a takedown attempt.
Dow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
PoPo looks like he's trying to stand up.
PoPo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if PoPo tries to get out of the position.
PoPo scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dow manages to mount him!
PoPo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dow scoring with strikes but PoPo is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PoPo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dow lands with some strikes.
Dow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
PoPo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Dow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Dow connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dow lands with some vicious ground and pound - can PoPo hang on?
Dow lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
PoPo is bucking up trying to escape but Dow cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
PoPo bucks up and throws Dow to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Nice takedown defense from PoPo. No joy for Dow on that attempt.
Dow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dow counters with a slapping leg kick.
PoPo clinches but Dow breaks the clinch
and Dow counters with a nice double leg into side control. PoPo won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dow working the body and head with strikes.
PoPo is pushing Dow's head away, looking to escape. Dow manages to hold on to the position though.
Dow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dow landing strikes.
PoPo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dow asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dow scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at PoPo to see if he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PoPo tries to escape but Dow is in control.
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 Tong PoPo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Dow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
PoPo wants to clinch but Dow slips to the side
so Dow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
PoPo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
PoPo kicks Dow off and gets to his feet.
PoPo clinches but Dow breaks the clinch
and Dow counters with a nice double leg into side control. PoPo won't be happy with that.
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!
PoPo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dow asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dow is looking to take a break and control but PoPo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
PoPo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John Dow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dow thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dow working the head with strikes.
Dow scoring with punches from side control.
PoPo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dow wants to control but PoPo is keeping him busy.
PoPo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dow on the ground.
Dow scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at PoPo to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PoPo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dow has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dow looks up at the clock and then as PoPo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dow smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
PoPo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dow shoots in for a takedown but PoPo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tong PoPo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dow swats away the attempt to clinch by PoPo.
PoPo darts in and clinches Dow up against the cage.
Dow takes a knee right on the jaw!
PoPo misses with a knee to the head.
PoPo with a knee to the head.
Dow tries for a takedown. No joy.
PoPo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dow's face.
PoPo misses with a knee to the head.
PoPo looking to throw knees to the head but Dow is blocking nicely.
PoPo connects with a knee to the head.
PoPo looking to throw knees to the head but Dow is blocking nicely.
PoPo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dow is trying to drag PoPo to the mat but PoPo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tong PoPo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dow.
Dow wants a takedown but no success here.
Dow looking to throw knees to the head but PoPo is blocking nicely.
Dow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but PoPo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
PoPo looking to throw knees to the head but Dow is blocking nicely.
Dow takes a knee right on the jaw!
PoPo looking to throw knees to the head but Dow is blocking nicely.
Dow fails to pull guard.
PoPo stops a takedown attempt from Dow.
Dow misses with a knee to the head.
Dow tries to circle away but PoPo has him pinned against the cage.
PoPo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
PoPo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
PoPo misses with a knee strike.
PoPo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. PoPo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tong PoPo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
PoPo darts in trying to clinch
and Dow counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dow postures up and lands a big shot to PoPo's brow.
PoPo is looking to stand back up but Dow counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by PoPo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PoPo pushes Dow off but Dow dives into side control.
PoPo tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Dow is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dow with good strikes from the mount here!
Dow scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dow in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dow lands a big elbow.
Dow won't let PoPo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dow wants to control the pace but PoPo is squirming around nicely.
PoPo somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Dow's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dow shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches PoPo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
PoPo tries to escape but Dow is in control.
PoPo wants to get back to his feet but Dow is dominant here and he's now got PoPo's back!
Dow loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can PoPo hold on?
PoPo controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dow is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Dow gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Dow gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Dow apologises and we restart here on the feet.
PoPo darts in trying to clinch
and Dow counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
PoPo is trying to stand back up but Dow is controlling him
Dow passes to full mount!
PoPo tries to buck Dow off but he can't manage it.
Dow cracks PoPo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dow working away from the top, dropping strikes.
PoPo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dow landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dow with the ground and pound from mount.
PoPo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dow landing strikes from the mount.
Dow won't let PoPo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dow lands a big elbow.
PoPo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
PoPo taking shots to the head.
Dow punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dow landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PoPo tries to buck Dow off but he can't manage it.
Dow lands a heavy elbow.
PoPo is squirming around, avoiding Dow's attempts to control the action.
PoPo is bucking up trying to escape but Dow cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dow lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
PoPo'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.
Dow looking to control but PoPo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dow lands a big shot there that rocks PoPo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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.
PoPo is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
PoPo is bucking up trying to escape but Dow cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dow cracks PoPo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
PoPo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
BOOM! Dow connects with a massive shot to the dome!
PoPo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dow lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dow won't let PoPo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dow tries to control but PoPo wriggling away.
Dow breaks from PoPo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Dow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dow 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dow!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Cottero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dats Midtimbang (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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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Cottero!
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, Dats Midtimbang!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cottero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cottero moves into range and clinches up with Midtimbang.
Cottero pushes Midtimbang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cottero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cottero lands with a left to the head.
Cottero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cottero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Midtimbang stalling in the clinch but Cottero improves position.
Cottero is working Midtimbang over against the cage.
Midtimbang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Cottero.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cottero.
A body shot lands from Cottero.
Midtimbang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Midtimbang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Midtimbang looks to clinch
and Cottero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Dats Midtimbang has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Midtimbang throws a series of punches but Cottero avoids them all with ease.
Midtimbang looks gassed!
Midtimbang walks into a straight right hand from Cottero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cottero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Midtimbang.
Cottero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tommy Cottero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cottero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cottero lands a jab.
Cottero clinches up with Midtimbang and pushes him back against the cage.
Cottero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Cottero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cottero controlling the action here for a moment.
Cottero lands a right hand.
Cottero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Midtimbang backwards.
Cottero lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Cottero.
Cottero breaks the clinch.
Cottero lands a big right hand that sends Midtimbang crashing to the mat! Cottero stays standing though and waves Midtimbang back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cottero tries to clinch up
and Midtimbang counters with a head kick. That will keep Cottero thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cottero rushes Midtimbang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cottero lands a nice shot to the body.
Cottero working hard to break the clinch.
Midtimbang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cottero lands a shoulder strike.
Cottero taking a breather.
Cottero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Cottero.
That has opened up Dats Midtimbang's cut even more.
Cottero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cottero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cottero gets through Midtimbang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cottero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cottero works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cottero manages to break the clinch.
Cottero scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cottero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cottero lands with an uppercut that bounces Midtimbang off the cage and back into rage.
The cut above Dats Midtimbang's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cottero lands a left and a right that send Midtimbang crashing to the mat, dazed. Cottero thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Midtimbang is rocked!
Midtimbang drops his hands momentarily. Cottero doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Midtimbang staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Midtimbang doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Cottero!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moni Cvetkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cvetkov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Teletubbies. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moni Cvetkov!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cvetkov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cvetkov showed some decent athleticism there.
Ross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cvetkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ross wants to improve his position but Cvetkov is controlling well.
Cvetkov trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross looking for submissions off his back.
Ross could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cvetkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ross is staying active underneath Cvetkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ross is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cvetkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cvetkov's back!
Ross is looking for a rear naked choke here but Cvetkov reverses the position brilliantly into Ross's guard!
Cvetkov forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross looking for submissions off his back.
Cvetkov not doing much 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 jabs at Ross's body.
Ross is breathing heavily.
Cvetkov throws a right and a left that Ross avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Cvetkov misses.
Cvetkov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ross sprawls well initially but Cvetkov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cvetkov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cvetkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ross keeps working.
Ross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cvetkov controlling the action here.
Ross looking for submissions off his back.
Ross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ross is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cvetkov throws a hook but Ross avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moni Cvetkov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cvetkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cvetkov misses with a few strikes there.
Cvetkov tries to bum rush Ross with a series of wild strikes but Ross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Cvetkov does no damage.
Cvetkov throws a hook to the side of Ross's head but Ross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cvetkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Cvetkov.
Ross shoots and misses
and Cvetkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cvetkov looks to land a right hand but Ross moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cvetkov misses with a two punch combination.
Cvetkov swinging wildly here.
Cvetkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ross.
Cvetkov cracks Ross with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cvetkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cvetkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Moni Cvetkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cvetkov throws a series of punches but Ross avoids them all with ease.
Cvetkov misses with a double jab.
Cvetkov throws a right and a left that Ross avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cvetkov throws a big shot that misses.
Ross blocks a jab.
Ross dodges the punch combination from Cvetkov.
Cvetkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ross manages to avoid it.
Cvetkov gets the takedown into side control.
Ross tries to bench press Cvetkov off him but Cvetkov keeps the position.
Ross prevents Cvetkov from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cvetkov is looking to take a break and control but Ross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ross gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cvetkov trying to control the pace.
Ross actively working from the bottom here.
Cvetkov prevents Ross from improving his position.
Ross is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cvetkov pulls his head out easily.
Cvetkov controlling the action here.
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.
Ross is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cvetkov pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ross looking for submissions off his back.
Ross is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cvetkov pulls his head out easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cvetkov missing with a left hand there. Ross was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cvetkov thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cvetkov.
Cvetkov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ross napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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 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!
Cvetkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ross tries to bench press Cvetkov off him but Cvetkov keeps the position.
Ross is not content to let Cvetkov control the position.
Ross is looking to regain half guard here but Cvetkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Cvetkov wants to control but Ross is keeping him busy.
Ross is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Cvetkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ross did well to prevent Cvetkov getting side control.
Cvetkov controlling the pace.
Ross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cvetkov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ross actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cvetkov controlling the action here.
Ross is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cvetkov pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cvetkov in particular looking to stall.
Despite being in the dominant position, Moni Cvetkov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cvetkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cvetkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cvetkov is one step ahead there.
Cvetkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cvetkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ross has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cvetkov has managed to get both his arms back between Ross's legs - danger averted.
Cvetkov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ryan Ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ross working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cvetkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cvetkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ross looking for a guillotine here but Cvetkov defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cvetkov content to stall in guard here.
Cvetkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ross is keeping the position for now.
Cvetkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Moni Cvetkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moni Cvetkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cvetkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moni Cvetkov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Smith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Mac 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, Bob Smith!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jackson's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Jackson has wrist control.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jackson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson stops Smith from standing up.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith looks gassed!
Jackson slows the pace down.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jackson controls the position.
Jackson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jackson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face as Jackson controls the position.
Jackson decides to stand back up. Jackson steps back and let's Smith get back to his feet.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mac Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Smith.
Jackson clinches but Smith breaks the clinch
and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Jackson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jackson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Mac Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith trying to control the position.
Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Smith trying to control but Jackson postures up.
That's two 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.
Smith keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bob Smith just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jackson works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Jackson dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Jackson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Smith tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working Smith over with strikes here.
Mac Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
Jackson looking to finish Smith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smith!
BOOM! Jackson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jackson unloading with bombs!
Jackson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smith?
Smith is trying to stand up.
Smith tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
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.
Jackson lands with some strikes.
Jackson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith tries to buck Jackson off but he can't manage it.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mac Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bob Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Jackson!
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