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MMM 12: Larson vs. McGruber PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wang Zhang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wang Zhang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramirez slaps away a takedown attempt from Zhang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramirez instigates a clinch.
Ramirez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zhang breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zhang.
Zhang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhang keeps the fight on the outside.
Ramirez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zhang misses with a double jab.
Zhang tries to clinch up but Ramirez circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramirez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zhang was covering up waiting for the punch and Ramirez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ramirez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramirez throwing strikes from guard but Zhang blocks nicely.
Ramirez trying to control but Zhang is working from the bottom.
Zhang has momentary wrist control but Ramirez slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zhang working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez postures up and lands a big shot to Zhang's brow.
Zhang is working an open guard so Ramirez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zhang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zhang is breathing heavily.
Ramirez pushes Zhang off looking to stand but Zhang dives back in and keeps control.
Zhang wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Ramirez is trying to stand back up but Zhang is controlling him
Ramirez won't allow Zhang to pass to mount.
Zhang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhang trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well.
Zhang is looking to take a break and control but Ramirez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ramirez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zhang instigates a clinch.
Ramirez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is not content to let Zhang control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Zhang keeps him under control.
Zhang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zhang trying to control the pace.
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.
Zhang is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ramirez reverses the position - he's now on top in Zhang's guard.
Zhang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ramirez defends well.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Ramirez throwing strikes from guard but Zhang blocks nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Ramirez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zhang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A shot to de liver by Zhang. Beautiful body shot.
Zhang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ramirez moves in looking to clinch but Zhang pushes him off.
Zhang misses with a low kick.
Ramirez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ramirez misses with a straight right.
Ramirez throws a shot from downtown. Zhang moves away and avoids it.
A head kick by Zhang misses
and Ramirez counters with a head kick. That will keep Zhang thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zhang.
Zhang tries to move to full mount but Ramirez actually manages to regain half guard.
Zhang stalling away here and it's allowed Ramirez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhang looking to pass the guard.
Zhang looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zhang controlling Ramirez's posture.
Zhang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ramirez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zhang seems keen to control Ramirez's posture.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
Zhang trying to control the position.
Zhang keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Zhang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramirez manages to get himself to full guard.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Zhang tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhang trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Zhang wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zhang tries for a kimura but Ramirez is defending well.
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.
Zhang goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ramirez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zhang's guard! Nice work there by Ramirez!
Zhang wants to sweep but no luck.
Zhang uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zhang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zhang thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ramirez if he has to take too many more of those.
Zhang throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zhang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Wang Zhang dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zhang.
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches.
Zhang is looking to break free of the clinch but Ramirez has double underhooks.
Ramirez is trying to stall.
Ramirez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zhang tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramirez avoids the damage to the body.
Ramirez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zhang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramirez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ramirez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zhang uses from the top position.
Zhang stopping the sweep attempt from Ramirez.
Zhangis looking to pass into half guard but Ramirez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ramirez is in guard.
Ramirez lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ramirez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramirez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zhang's guard.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Zhang keeps moving.
Zhang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramirez working some strikes from top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zhang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ramirez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zhang misses with a head kick.
Ramirez doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhang circles away.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Zhang.
Wang Zhang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhang fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A head kick misses from Zhang.
Ramirez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Ramirez.
Zhang closes the distance and clinches up with Ramirez, looking for a takedown. Zhang pushes Ramirez against the cage but Ramirez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez throws a nice head kick!
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhang fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wang Zhang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zhang is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zhang trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez wants to work for an arm triangle but Zhang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ramirez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ramirez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ramirez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zhang defending well though.
Zhang is looking to control Ramirez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zhang avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zhang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zhang throws the kick towards the body but Ramirez avoids it.
Wang Zhang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zhang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Zhang coming out on top.
Zhang misses with a head kick.
Zhang throws a head kick that misses.
Zhang connects with a crisp jab.
Zhang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramirez shoots in but Zhang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ramirez shoots for a double leg takedown but Zhang sprawls well. He's pushed Ramirez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramirez moves into the clinch.
Zhang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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.
Ramirez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramirez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by Zhang or perhaps it was just good defense by Ramirez which made him look bad.
Ramirez tries to clinch but Zhang is having none of it.
Zhang clinches.
Zhang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zhang misses with a knee strike.
Zhang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramirez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramirez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ramirez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ramirez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhang circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramirez, pushing him back against the cage.
Zhang scores with a knee to the head.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the head but Ramirez blocks with his arms.
Zhang misses with a knee to the head.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but Zhang won't allow it.
Zhang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Ramirez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ramirez 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Ramirez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dats Midtimbang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dats Midtimbang!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Midtimbang.
Midtimbang scores with a jab to the head.
Midtimbang throws a leg kick that misses.
Midtimbang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Midtimbang tries to clinch there but Ross circles away.
Ross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Midtimbang tries to clinch but Ross moves out of range.
Ross fails with a takedown attempt.
Midtimbang tries for a takedown but Ross circles away easily
so Ross counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossis looking to pass into half guard but Midtimbang pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Midtimbang is in guard.
Ross might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ross has his foot on Midtimbang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Midtimbang works his way back into a safe position though.
Ross looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ross looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ross is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Midtimbang defends well.
Midtimbang trying to control but Ross is working from the bottom.
Ross could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ross has his feet on Midtimbang's thighs here. He's pushed Midtimbang off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Midtimbang screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Ross!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Richards Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donnie Richards Jr!
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, Malcolm Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards Jr misses with a head kick.
Lancaster catches Richards Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Richards Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Lancaster. No joy for Richards Jr on that attempt.
Lancaster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Richards Jr on the side of the head.
Richards Jr misses with a hook. Lancaster ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Richards Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster cracks Richards Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Richards Jr is rocked!
Lancaster is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Richards Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lancaster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Lancaster's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lancaster tries to move to mount but Richards Jr blocks the move with his legs.
Lancaster remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Lancaster's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lancaster in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lancaster working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lancaster connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Richards Jr some visible discomfort.
Lancaster in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Richards Jr is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Malcolm Lancaster!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kim Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro misses with a double jab.
Silva lands a head kick!
Castro wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Castro fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Castro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Silva has his foot on Castro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castro works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva working a defensive guard here.
Silva wants to stand but Castro is controlling the position.
Castro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silva's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Castro pushes his legs off easily.
Silva looking to control.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Castro is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castro won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva has his foot on Castro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castro works his way back into a safe position though.
Castro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro gets to his feet - Silva follows without any prompting.
Castro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Silva was covering up waiting for the punch and Castro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Castro postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Castro is proving a slippery customer.
Castro wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
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.
Silva is trying to keep Castro in close.
Silva has his foot on Castro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castro works his way back into a safe position though.
Castro preventing the sweep.
Castro stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Castro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silva as he avoids it easily.
Castro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
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 Tony Castro will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Castro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva tries to clinch but Castro moves out of range.
Tony Castro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva tries to clinch but Castro is having none of it.
Castro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tony Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Castro persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Castro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Castro stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Castro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Castro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silva. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Tony Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Silva.
Silva dives in and grabs Castro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castro pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Castro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castro misses with a series of wild punches.
Castro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Castro looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.
Castro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva scores with a head kick.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Castro moves into the clinch successfully.
Castro decides to pull guard.
Silva won't allow Castro to sweep him here.
Silva wants to stand but Castro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.
Castro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Castro scores with a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva controls Castro momentarily but Castro frees himself.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Castro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Castro won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Castro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva shoots for a takedown but Castro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Castro pinned against the cage. Castro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Castro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Castro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Castro defends it easily.
Silva striking off his back but it's not causing Castro any problems.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva striking from the bottom here.
Silva is trying to keep Castro in close.
Castro trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Castro looking to pass the guard.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Castro is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castro won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Castro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Castro manages to pull guard.
Silva gets to his feet - Castro follows without any prompting.
Castro scores with a punch to the head.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Castro counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tony Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Silva.
Silva tries to clinch there but Castro circles away.
Castro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Castro off to one side.
Castro wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Castro's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro looking to control.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro wants to sweep but no luck.
Castro controlling the position.
Castro is looking to sweep but instead, Silva has passed into half guard.
Silva moves into full mount! Castro won't be happy about that!
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.
Silva working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Castro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Castro tries to get out of the position.
Silva controlling from mount.
Silva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tony Castro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva prevents Castro from getting the reversal.
Kim Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Castro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Li Fong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Kemp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Li Fong!
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, Gary Kemp!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Kemp both land. Nice combination.
Kemp looks to land a combination but Fong avoids it well.
Fong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kemp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fong delivers a nice body kick.
Fong slips a jab and a cross from Kemp.
Kemp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kemp swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fong clinches up against the cage.
Kemp tries to break the clinch but Fong is controlling the position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fong.
Kemp looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kemp avoiding damage as Fong throws knees to the body.
Fong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kemp in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fong lands an elbow inside that Kemp shrugs off.
It looks like Gary Kemp has been cut.
Fong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kemp's face.
Fong working the clinch nicely. Kemp is working for position but Fong cracks him with a big knee to the head! Kemp crumples up against the cage and Fong lands two more shots before the ref can save Kemp! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Li Fong!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orwen Junobski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephan Lee is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Orwen Junobski!
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, Stephan Lee!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Junobski circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee drops Junobski with a beautiful combination! Junobski stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lee is looking for the KO!
Junobski is rocked!
It looks like Orwen Junobski has been cut.
Lee connects with a nice cross there... Junobski is looking wobbly and Lee recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Junobski to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Lee jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stephan Lee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty McGruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larson comes to the cage accompanied by Headstrong by Trapt. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ed Larson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scotty McGruber!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGruber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Larson lands in his opponent's guard.
Larson has gone for a leg lock! McGruber slips out almost immediately though and dives into Larson's guard.
Larson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Larson tries to get out of the position.
McGruber throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Larson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGruber cracks Larson with a solid left hand.
McGruber throws a big right hand that misses.
McGruber throwing strikes from guard but Larson blocks nicely.
McGruber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGruber in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Larson working for a triangle but McGruber defends it easily.
McGruber thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGruber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGruber throwing strikes but missing.
McGruber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Larson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGruber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Larson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Larson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGruber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Larson is looking for a triangle but McGruber pushes his legs off easily.
Larson is breathing heavily.
McGruber works over Larson with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGruber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGruber gets to his feet - Larson follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGruber misses with a few strikes there.
McGruber tries to land a leg kick but Larson saw it coming and moves away.
McGruber throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGruber scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Ed Larson has been cut.
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!
Larson avoids the body shot from McGruber.
Scotty McGruber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGruber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from McGruber.
McGruber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGruber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scotty McGruber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGruber lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McGruber rushes Larson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGruber is trying to force a seperation but Larson has the dominant position.
McGruber is trying to break the clinch but Larson is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGruber scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGruber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGruber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larson moves out of range of the strikes.
McGruber lands a nice shot that snaps Larson's head back.
McGruber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGruber misses with a double jab.
McGruber throws a right hand that Larson ducks under and follows up with a left that Larson also avoids with ease.
McGruber throws a right hand that Larson ducks under and follows up with a left that Larson also avoids with ease.
McGruber lands a body shot.
Larson blocks a leg kick.
McGruber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Larson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McGruber.
Nice takedown defense from McGruber. No joy for Larson on that attempt.
McGruber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGruber throws a series of punches but Larson moves out of range.
McGruber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larson.
McGruber lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ed Larson's cut is getting worse.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGruber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGruber misses with a low kick.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty McGruber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ed Larson's cut.
That's time! Larson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Larson fails to land the takedown.
Larson avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGruber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGruber misses with a double jab.
McGruber misses with a wild combination.
Larson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Larson wants to pass the guard but McGruber is keeping the position.
Larson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McGruber is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McGruber has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGruber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larson keeping moving, preventing McGruber from controlling successfully.
Larson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGruber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGruber is looking to work some ground and pound but Larson has wrist control.
McGruber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Larson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGruber manages to get himself to full guard.
McGruber has Larson pulled in close to control his posture.
Larson has gone for a leg lock! McGruber slips out almost immediately though and dives into Larson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGruber trying to control but Larson is working from the bottom.
Larson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGruber makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McGruber thows a big elbow that misses.
Larson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGruber is aware though and is defending well.
McGruber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGruber throwing strikes but missing.
McGruber is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McGruber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGruber throwing strikes from guard but Larson blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGruber trying to control the position from guard on top but Larson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGruber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larson circles away quickly and effectively.
McGruber clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McGruber gets through Larson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Larson goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGruber prevents it.
McGruber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGruber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGruber lands a really nice looking cross but Larson seems unphased.
Larson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Larson is defended easily by McGruber.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGruber's corner calls for a 1-2. McGruber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGruber throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGruber drives through and clinches with Larson against the cage.
McGruber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGruber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Larson on the side of the head.
Larson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGruber throws a right hand that Larson ducks under and follows up with a left that Larson also avoids with ease.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty McGruber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ed Larson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
Larson blocks a jab.
Larson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGruber.
Larson closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGruber circles away.
McGruber motions for Larson to come forward. McGruber throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGruber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - McGruber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larson blocks a jab.
Larson defending well as McGruber loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGruber scores with a nice head shot.
Larson tries for a takedown but McGruber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McGruber leaves Larson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGruber misses with a series of wild punches.
Larson fails with the takedown.
McGruber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGruber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGruber lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGruber paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ed Larson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McGruber looks to land a combination but Larson avoids it well.
Larson slips a jab and a cross from McGruber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson slips a straight right by McGruber.
McGruber misses with a series of wild punches.
Ed Larson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGruber misses with a double jab.
McGruber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larson was well out of range. Poor timing from McGruber.
Larson shoots in but McGruber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A combination from McGruber does no damage.
McGruber misses with the combination.
Larson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGruber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Larson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McGruber rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Larson's guard! Nice work there by McGruber!
Larson throws his legs up looking for a submission but McGruber uses it to pass to side control.
McGruber tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McGruber has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McGruber misses with the ground and pound.
Larson is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Larson defending against the ground and pound.
McGruber throws a strike aimed at the side of Larson's head but Larson avoids it well.
McGruber landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Larson tries to improve position but can't.
Larson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGruber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Larson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGruber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larson circles away quickly and effectively.
Larson feints and as McGruber raises his hands in defense, Larson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGruber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Larson has gone for a leg lock! McGruber slips out almost immediately though and dives into Larson's guard.
Ed Larson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGruber throwing strikes from guard but Larson blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scotty McGruber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGruber winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scotty McGruber!
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