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SCC 15: Crash Course PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Hurskainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Valor (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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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pertti Hurskainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Valor!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hurskainen wants to control but Valor passes into side.
Valor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Valor postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Valor creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hurskainen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Valor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Valor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurskainen is not content to let Valor control the position.
Valor working away.
Hurskainen is not content to let Valor control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valor shoots in for a double leg but Hurskainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hurskainen doesn't manage to clinch there - Valor circles away.
Valor moves out of range of the leg kick from Hurskainen.
Valor lunges at Hurskainen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hurskainen's hand.
Valor shoots in and bounces Hurskainen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Valor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valoris looking to pass into half guard but Hurskainen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hurskainen is in guard.
Hurskainen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Valor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Valor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Valor!
Valor decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurskainen misses with a double jab.
Valor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Valor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hurskainen is trying to stand.
Valor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hurskainen sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurskainen actively working from the bottom here.
Valor trying to pass the guard but Hurskainen defending well.
Hurskainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hurskainen is trying to maintain the position but Valor is very close to passing his half guard.
Hurskainen wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Valor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Valor tries a head kick but it misses.
Valor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hurskainen did well to prevent Valor getting side control.
Valor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hurskainen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Valor manages to move to mount!
Hurskainen is squirming around, avoiding Valor's attempts to control the action.
Valor controlling his opponent.
Hurskainen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valor working the ground and pound effectively.
Hurskainen wants to control but Valor is having none of it.
Valor scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Valor lands a big shot to the head and Hurskainen winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tyler Valor!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Fernando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angel comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Highway To Hell. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ali Fernando enters the cage!
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148 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Angel!
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, Ali Fernando !
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angel throws a jab but it's blocked by Fernando .
Angel closes the distance and pushes Fernando back into the cage.
Angel breaks the clinch.
Angel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Angel throws a body punch but Fernando moves out of range.
Angel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fernando is able to avoid easily.
Angel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernando was well out of range. Poor timing from Angel.
Fernando bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Angel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Angel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Angel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fernando sprawls well initially but Angel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Angel thows a huge punch but Fernando dodges it nicely.
Fernando gets back to full guard.
Angel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fernando trying to keep a closed guard but Angel is proving a slippery customer.
Fernando looking for a guillotine here but Angel defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Angel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fernando is proving hard to escape from.
Fernando 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angel is trying to stand.
Fernando moves nicely into side control.
Fernando wants to control but Angel is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fernando is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Angel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fernando wants to lay and pray for a moment but Angel keeps working.
Fernando has hold of Angel's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Angel seems comfortable defending it but Fernando has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Angel is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Angel is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Fernando couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ali Fernando !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Scott!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scott.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Scott. That snapped Carter's head back.
Carter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Carter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Carter wants to pass to mount but Scott is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Scott connects with a body shot.
Scott throws a right hand that Carter ducks under and follows up with a left that Carter also avoids with ease.
Carter dodges the punch combination from Scott.
Scott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Carter showed some decent athleticism there.
Carter tries to stand but can't do so whilst Scott controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter prevents Scott from improving his position.
Scott trying to control here.
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Carter stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Scott to get to his feet.
Scott throws a hook but Carter avoids it easily.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scott as he avoids it easily.
Scott chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Carter has a takedown stuffed.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - Carter circles away.
Carter throws a lazy right hand but Scott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Scott misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab from Scott.
Scott misses with a looping right.
Scott takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Scott jabs at Carter's body.
Scott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Carter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scott circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scott sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Scott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carter misses with a looping left.
Carter gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott trying to hold on to Carter's head to control him but Carter postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Carter dominated that round.
That's time! Carter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Scott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter walks into a straight right hand from Scott.
Scott's corner calls for a 1-2. Scott obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scott lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Carter is rocked!
It looks like Shane Carter has been cut.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Scott engages and cracks Carter with a massive lead left hook - Carter tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Scott is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jay Scott!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stilgar ben Fifrawi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Eldridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think ben Fifrawi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lamb of God - Omerta. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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223 lbs
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205 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stilgar ben Fifrawi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Eldridge!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ben Fifrawi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
ben Fifrawi loads up on a big right hand but Eldridge slips the punch.
ben Fifrawi misses with a wild body shot.
Eldridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by ben Fifrawi.
ben Fifrawi misses with a takedown attempt - Eldridge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
ben Fifrawi thows a body shot but no joy.
ben Fifrawi misses with a body shot.
Eldridge scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
ben Fifrawi throws a jab when Eldridge was well out of range.
Eldridge feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to ben Fifrawi's calf.
Nice defenses there by Eldridge.
Eldridge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ben Fifrawi clinches up against the cage.
ben Fifrawi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Eldridge is fighting off a takedown attempt but ben Fifrawi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Eldridge to the mat. Eldridge regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Eldridge has momentary wrist control but ben Fifrawi slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
ben Fifrawi throws a big right hand that misses.
ben Fifrawi throwing strikes but missing.
ben Fifrawi pushes down on Eldridge's leg and manages to get into half guard.
ben Fifrawi is pressing down on Eldridge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eldridge is holding on for now.
That's two 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.
ben Fifrawi thows a huge punch but Eldridge dodges it nicely.
ben Fifrawi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
ben Fifrawi stalling.
Eldridge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from ben Fifrawi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
ben Fifrawi thows a huge punch but Eldridge dodges it nicely.
Eldridge holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
ben Fifrawi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
ben Fifrawi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ben Fifrawi trying to pass the guard but Eldridge defending well.
ben Fifrawi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eldridge looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eldridge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
ben Fifrawi is looking to take a break and control but Eldridge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
ben Fifrawi wants to pass the guard but Eldridge is defending well.
Eldridge makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
ben Fifrawi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ben Fifrawi jabs Eldridge right on the nose. Eldridge blinks but takes it well.
ben Fifrawi swings for the body but Eldridge moves out of range.
Eldridge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stilgar ben Fifrawi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
ben Fifrawi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eldridge moves away.
Eldridge avoids the body shot from ben Fifrawi.
Stilgar ben Fifrawi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ben Fifrawi thows a body shot but no joy.
Excellent takedown into side control there by ben Fifrawi.
ben Fifrawi tries to score with some ground and pound. Eldridge controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Eldridge avoids any damage from the ground and pound of ben Fifrawi.
ben Fifrawi wants to take a breather but Eldridge manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for ben Fifrawi.
ben Fifrawi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ben Fifrawiis looking to pass into half guard but Eldridge pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Eldridge is in guard.
Eldridge has gone for a leg lock! ben Fifrawi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Eldridge's guard.
Eldridge is breathing heavily.
ben Fifrawi trying to control the position from guard on top but Eldridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ben Fifrawi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eldridge's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi throws a big right hand that misses.
ben Fifrawi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
ben Fifrawi postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Eldridge can't do much from the bottom here.
ben Fifrawi throws a strike aimed at the side of Eldridge's head but Eldridge avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ben Fifrawi misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
ben Fifrawi misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi in side control lands a decent elbow.
ben Fifrawi working the ground and pound but Eldridge is defending the strikes.
ben Fifrawi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Eldridge some visible discomfort.
ben Fifrawi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Eldridge is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Eldridge defending against the ground and pound.
Eldridge managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by ben Fifrawi.
Eldridge is not content to let ben Fifrawi control the position.
ben Fifrawi controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi is putting a hurting on Eldridge here, landing some big shots from side control.
ben Fifrawi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by ben Fifrawi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ben Fifrawi happy to just control the position for now.
ben Fifrawi wants to take a breather but Eldridge manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for ben Fifrawi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stilgar ben Fifrawi dominated that second round.
That's time! ben Fifrawi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
ben Fifrawi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Eldridge gets caught flat footed, as ben Fifrawi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
ben Fifrawi throws a big right hand that misses.
ben Fifrawi trying to control but Eldridge is working from the bottom.
ben Fifrawi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
ben Fifrawi throwing strikes from guard but Eldridge blocks nicely.
Eldridge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eldridge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi throwing strikes from guard but Eldridge blocks nicely.
ben Fifrawi controlling from the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
ben Fifrawi scores with a takedown into Eldridge's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge keeping moving, preventing ben Fifrawi from controlling successfully.
ben Fifrawi advances position into side control!
ben Fifrawi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
ben Fifrawi lands a nice forearm strike.
ben Fifrawi wants to control but Eldridge is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ben Fifrawi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
ben Fifrawi throws a strike aimed at the side of Eldridge's head but Eldridge avoids it well.
ben Fifrawi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Eldridge dodges the ground and pound from ben Fifrawi.
ben Fifrawi creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
ben Fifrawi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eldridge keeps working.
ben Fifrawi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on ben Fifrawi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
ben Fifrawi takes a little break here. Eldridge wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
An elbow from ben Fifrawi crashes against the mat.
ben Fifrawi tries to score with some ground and pound. Eldridge controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Michael Eldridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
ben Fifrawi cracks Eldridge with a big elbow.
ben Fifrawi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stilgar ben Fifrawi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well ben Fifrawi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stilgar ben Fifrawi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barclay Dredge (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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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barclay Dredge!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dredge backs up against the cage.
It looks like Barclay Dredge has been cut.
Dredge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Dredge scores with a four punch combination!
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Dredge.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dredge blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dredge's head backwards.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Dredge.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Dredge moves out of range.
Johnson throws a combination. Dredge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dredge is rocked!
Dredge throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dredge looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Dredge moves out of range.
Dredge misses with a hook.
Johnson moves out of range as Dredge strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredge lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dredge.
Dredge does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dredge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dredge thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dredge throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dredge throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Johnson misses
and Dredge counters with a head kick. That will keep Johnson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dredge lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Dredge avoids nicely.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Dredge closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dredge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dredge connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Johnson tumbling to the canvas! Dredge pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Johnson was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Barclay Dredge!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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279 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronnie Ross!
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, King Kong!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kong throws a right hand that Ross ducks under and follows up with a left that Ross also avoids with ease.
Kong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ross.
A left lands for Kong.
Kong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ross. Ross circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ross takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ross misses with a head kick.
Kong looks to land a combination but Ross avoids it well.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
Kong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Ronnie Ross has been cut.
Kong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ross circles away quickly and effectively.
Ross slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Kong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kong tests Ross's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kong throws a series of punches but Ross avoids them all with ease.
Kong throws an overhand right that lands on Ross's shoulder, as Ross tries to avoid the shot.
King Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong throws a jab when Ross was well out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kong.
Nice straight punches there by Kong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kong.
Kong throws a right hand that Ross ducks under and follows up with a left that Ross also avoids with ease.
Kong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kong drops Ross with a beautiful combination! Ross stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kong is looking for the KO!
Ross is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ross loses concentration momentarily and Kong pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Ross crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Kong finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). King Kong!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly has chosen Stir It Up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Van Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davies takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Davies takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kelly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bill Davies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davies will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Davies.
Kelly lands a really nice looking cross but Davies seems unphased.
Davies fails to land with a series of punches.
Kelly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kelly lands with a cross.
Kelly scores with a jab. Davies acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Davies is just out of range.
Davies wants to clinch up but Kelly keeps it at a distance.
Kelly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Davies throws a series of punches but Kelly avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Kelly finds it's way through Davies's defenses.
Kelly is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies ducks right into an uppercut from Kelly.
Kelly ducks right into an uppercut from Davies.
Davies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to de liver by Kelly. Beautiful body shot.
Kelly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kelly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Davies needs to keep his hands up - Kelly had a free shot at his head there.
Davies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kelly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Davies.
Davies misses with a two punch combination.
Kelly jabs at Davies's body.
A combination from Davies does no damage.
Davies is breathing heavily.
Davies swinging wildly here.
Kelly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kelly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Kelly.
Davies takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kelly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kelly.
Davies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelly circles away quickly and effectively.
Davies misses with the combination.
Kelly has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A leg kick checked by Davies.
Kelly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab, jab by Kelly - just one landing.
Kelly moves into the clinch.
Kelly digs a right hand into Davies's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Davies's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly stops a takedown attempt from Davies.
Kelly presses Davies against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kelly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Davies or not.
Kelly just leaning against Davies, taking a breather.
Kelly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Davies or not.
A short uppercut from Kelly.
Kelly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kelly cracks Davies with a nice body shot.
Kelly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kelly.
Kelly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kelly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Kelly - that landed with a thud.
Kelly lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Kelly.
Kelly lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kelly.
Kelly pushes Davies back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelly lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kelly.
Davies has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kelly leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Kelly - that landed with a thud.
Kelly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kelly.
Kelly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kelly is working Davies over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kelly.
Kelly controlling the action here for a moment.
Kelly works on Davies's body with a couple of short punches.
Kelly is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kelly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Davies or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kelly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kelly.
Kelly scores with a shot to the side of Davies's head.
Kelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kelly.
Kelly leaning his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kelly.
Kelly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
A body shot lands from Kelly.
Kelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Kelly.
Kelly digs a right hand underneath Davies's ribcage. Davies let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kelly digs a right hand underneath Davies's ribcage. Davies let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
Kelly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Davies.
Davies being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kelly.
Kelly lands a body shot.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kelly digs a right hand into Davies's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Davies's gas tank.
Kelly digs a right hand into Davies's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Davies's gas tank.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelly lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Kelly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kelly scores with a body shot.
Davies takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kelly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Davies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kelly circles away quickly and effectively.
Kelly clobbers Davies with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kelly lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Kelly does it's job there.
Kelly with a nice cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Davies.
Kelly with a jab.
Davies wants to clinch but Kelly slips to the side
and Kelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kelly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Davies throws a combination that misses
and Kelly counters with a nice body shot.
Kelly lands with an uppercut that bounces Davies off the cage and back into rage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kelly lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kelly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Davies doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kelly stuns Davies with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kelly 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 Davies has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Davies and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kelly jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Davies throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kelly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Davies thinking.
Davies throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Davies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davies moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Kelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kelly lands an overhand right.
Kelly scores with a jab. Davies acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Kelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kelly lands a body shot.
Davies on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kelly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Davies momentarily.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kelly scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A jab from Kelly finds it's way through Davies's defenses.
Davies looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kelly scores with a nice head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kelly there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies looks to clinch
and Kelly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davies tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Kelly to counter with a crisp jab.
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.
Kelly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kelly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kelly lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kelly.
Van Kelly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kelly leaning against his opponent.
Kelly lands a nice uppercut.
Kelly cracks Davies with a nice body shot.
Kelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
Kelly is leaning against Davies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kelly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kelly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kelly is leaning against Davies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kelly gets through Davies's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kelly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kelly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kelly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kelly lands a body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Kelly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly digs a right hand underneath Davies's ribcage. Davies let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kelly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Davies or not.
Kelly digs a right hand into Davies's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Davies's gas tank.
Kelly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kelly cracks Davies with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kelly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kelly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kelly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kelly lands an uppercut.
Kelly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
Kelly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daviess head.
Davies takes a shot to the head.
Kelly lands with a light punch inside.
Kelly prevents a takedown attempt there.
Davies is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kelly digs a right hand underneath Davies's ribcage. Davies let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kelly stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kelly lands with a short shot to the head.
Kelly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Davies blocks it with crossed arms.
Kelly digs a right hand into Davies's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Davies's gas tank.
Kelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kelly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kelly pressing his opponent against the cage.
Davies has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kelly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Davies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly lands a shoulder strike.
Davies is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kelly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kelly stalls.
A body shot lands from Kelly.
A right handed body shot lands from Kelly.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kelly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kelly is leaning against Davies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly digs a right hand into Davies's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Davies's gas tank.
Kelly works on Davies's body with a couple of short punches.
Kelly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Davies or not.
Kelly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kelly lands a shot to the body.
Kelly lands with a light punch inside.
Kelly's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short body shot lands from Kelly as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kelly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kelly stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kelly.
Kelly lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Kelly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Davies's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kelly scores with a body shot.
Davies misses with a double jab
and Kelly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davies misses with a combination
and Kelly counters by moving into the clinch.
Kelly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davies tries to throw a body punch but Kelly avoids it by throwing Davies back against the cage.
Kelly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kelly lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kelly - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Kelly.
Davies letting Kelly take a breather here.
Kelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
A short right from Kelly on the inside.
Kelly blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davies looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kelly digs a right hand into Davies's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Davies's gas tank.
Kelly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kelly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A left hand lands to the body for Kelly.
Kelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kelly.
Kelly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Davies takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kelly lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kelly.
Kelly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Kelly.
A right hook to the body lands for Kelly.
Kelly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
Kelly taking a breather.
Davies is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee calls for Kelly to work.
A right hook to the body lands for Kelly.
Kelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kelly.
Davies's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
Davies is trying to break free.
Kelly is pressed up against the cage. Davies has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kelly down to the mat. Kelly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Davies gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Davies throws a combination that misses
and Kelly counters with a nice uppercut.
Kelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davies at a distance.
Kelly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kelly.
Kelly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Davies throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kelly counters with a right hand to the body.
Kelly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davies at a distance.
Davies swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kelly counters with a left to the body.
Kelly scores with a body shot.
Kelly scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly punishes Davies's body with a nice straight punch.
Kelly scores with a hook.
Bill Davies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kelly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davies doesn't seem bothered though.
A left lands for Kelly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly closes the distance and pushes Davies back into the cage.
Davies can't get the takedown.
Kelly is leaning against Davies and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kelly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Davies.
A right handed body shot lands from Kelly.
Kelly is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Kelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kelly taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Davies is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kelly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Davies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Kelly.
Kelly lands a body punch.
Kelly is working Davies over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kelly.
Kelly stops a takedown attempt from Davies.
Still in the clinch, Kelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kelly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kelly digs a right hand into Davies's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Davies's gas tank.
Davies takes a shot to the head.
Kelly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kelly scores with a shot to the side of Davies's head.
Bill Davies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Kelly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kelly is working Davies over against the cage.
Kelly presses Davies against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Davies or not.
Kelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kelly.
Kelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
Kelly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kelly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kelly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Davies is trying to break free.
Kelly lands a shoulder strike.
Kelly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kelly content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kelly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kelly lands with a short shot to the head.
Davies tries a knee to the head but Kelly blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Kelly.
A hook to the body from Kelly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right handed body shot lands from Kelly.
Kelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kelly as the two fighters clinch.
Kelly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kelly cracks Davies with a nice body shot.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.
Kelly lands a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Kelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kelly 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 24:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 24:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Kelly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juho Pennanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remco van Noordstrum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Remco van Noordstrum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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26
182 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juho Pennanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remco van Noordstrum!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van Noordstrum misses with a head kick.
Pennanen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pennanen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but van Noordstrum manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pennanen has van Noordstrum in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pennanen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. van Noordstrum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pennanen pushes a forearm under van Noordstrum's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, van Noordstrum is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juho Pennanen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Hughes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes thuds his shin into the meat of Taylor's side.
Hughes avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Crunch! Hughes slams his shin into Taylor's torso.
Taylor looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle, before Hughes throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Taylor's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Hughes lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Sean Hughes!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Gautier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dilan Seddigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seddigh has chosen Tech Nine - Absolute Power as his entrance music. The key to victory for Pierre Gautier has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pierre Gautier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dilan Seddigh!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gautier throws a jab when Seddigh was well out of range.
Seddigh shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Seddigh is looking for a kimura but Gautier is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seddigh to get the leverage.
Gautier pushes Seddigh off looking to stand but Seddigh dives back in and keeps control.
Seddigh throwing shots but Gautier is blocking nicely.
Seddigh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Seddigh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gautier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Seddigh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Seddigh works his foot free and advances to mount.
Seddigh wants to finish this one by submission but Gautier is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Seddigh.
Seddigh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Seddigh throws some wild stikes that Gautier manages to avoid easily.
Gautier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seddigh on the ground.
Seddigh wants to control the pace but Gautier is squirming around nicely.
Gautier blocking the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seddigh scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seddigh throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gautier trying desperately to get to his feet.
Seddigh with the ground and pound from mount.
Gautier wants to try and get back to his feet.
Seddigh swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gautier is now in Seddigh's guard. A big mistake from Seddigh there, giving up the dominant position!
Seddigh looks gassed!
Gautier wanted to stand there but Seddigh had control of the position.
Gautier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Seddigh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gautier has managed to get both his arms back between Seddigh's legs - danger averted.
Gautier tries to stand but Seddigh is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seddigh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gautier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Seddigh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gautier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gautier has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Seddigh is proving hard to escape from.
Seddigh is looking for a triangle but Gautier pushes his legs off easily.
Gautier wants to stand but Seddigh is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gautier wants to stand and escape but instead Seddigh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Seddigh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Seddigh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Seddigh stops Gautier from standing up.
Seddigh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Seddigh prevents Gautier 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.
Seddigh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gautier wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seddigh in side control, throwing shots but Gautier defends.
Seddigh lands an elbow.
Seddigh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Seddigh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gautier is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Seddigh has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Seddigh misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gautier takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gautier wants to get back to his feet but Seddigh drags him back down.
Seddigh working the body and head with strikes.
Gautier is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Seddigh working the ground and pound but Gautier is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dilan Seddigh dominated that round.
That's time! Gautier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gautier throws a hook but Seddigh blocks it.
Gautier throws the left hand but Seddigh avoids the punch easily.
Seddigh closes the distance and clinches up with Gautier, looking for a takedown. Seddigh pushes Gautier against the cage but Gautier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Seddigh has a takedown stuffed.
Gautier misses with a series of wild punches.
Pierre Gautier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seddigh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Seddigh putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Seddigh lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gautier hang on?
Seddigh is breathing heavily.
Gautier is trying to stand.
Seddigh is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gautier to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gautier shrugs it off.
You get the feeling that Gautier really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seddigh with good strikes from the mount here!
Gautier wants to try and get back to his feet.
Seddigh throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gautier because Seddigh loaded up on that one.
Gautier'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.
Seddigh with good strikes from the mount here!
Gautier is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Seddigh landing punches.
Gautier is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Seddigh is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gautier to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gautier shrugs it off.
Seddigh thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Seddigh punching from mount but Gautier doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Seddigh thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seddigh looking for a guillotine from mount but Gautier is having none of it.
Seddigh won't let Gautier get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Seddigh lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Gautier really wants to buck Seddigh off and get back to his feet.
Seddigh lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Seddigh working Gautier over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Seddigh.
Gautier wants to try and get back to his feet.
Seddigh lands a nice shot to the head.
Seddigh with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seddigh is working for a guillotine from mount but Gautier frees his head quite easily.
Dilan Seddigh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Seddigh is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gautier to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gautier shrugs it off.
Gautier tries to buck Seddigh off but he can't manage it.
Seddigh thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gautier is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gautier tries to buck Seddigh off but he can't manage it.
Seddigh thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Gautier is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gautier trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Seddigh with good strikes from the mount here!
Gautier blocking the ground and pound.
Seddigh wants to finish this one by submission but Gautier is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Seddigh.
Gautier'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.
Seddigh throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gautier avoids a series of strikes thrown by Seddigh.
Gautier wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dilan Seddigh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Seddigh thows a body shot but no joy.
Seddigh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gautier throws an overhand right that lands on Seddigh's shoulder, as Seddigh tries to avoid the shot.
Gautier stuffs the takedown.
Seddigh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gautier throws out the jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Seddigh.
Seddigh postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Seddigh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Seddigh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Seddigh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seddigh prevents Gautier from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seddigh tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gautier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seddigh manages to avoid it.
Seddigh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gautier.
Seddigh tries for a takedown but Gautier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pierre Gautier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dilan Seddigh.
Gautier throws a body punch but Seddigh moves out of range.
Gautier misses with the combination.
Gautier digs a good body shot into Seddigh's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Seddigh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gautier.
Gautier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Seddigh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gautier is not content to let Seddigh control the position.
Seddigh stops Gautier from getting back to his feet.
Seddigh maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Gautier could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Seddigh has cracked it and Gautier is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Seddigh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dilan Seddigh!
Dilan Seddigh is the new light heavyweight champion!
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