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EEC 112 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hawaiian Saint (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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158 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Savage!
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, Hawaiian Saint!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage fails with a takedown attempt.
Savage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Savage checks a low kick from Saint.
Savage slips under a jab from Saint.
Saint lands a really nice looking cross but Savage seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint misses the target.
Savage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saint finds it's way round the side to connect with Savage's head.
Savage has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Saint.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is looking to clinch but Saint is avoiding it.
Savage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saint but Saint pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Savage closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Saint is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saint avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Savage.
Savage misses with a head shot. Saint uses the momentum to regain guard.
Savage throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Saint is keeping the position.
Savage wants to control from the top but Saint keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Savage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saint throws a shot from downtown. Savage moves away and avoids it.
Saint leaves Savage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Savage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saint.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saint stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saint wants it to stay on the feet.
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Saint circles away.
Saint misses with an uppercut.
Savage misses with an uppercut.
Savage wants to clinch up but Saint keeps it at a distance.
Saint throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savage shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Saint keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saint can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint is looking to escape.
Savage has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Savage is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saint defends it well.
Savage wants to control but Saint is keeping him busy.
Savage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saint's head.
Savage works his way into side control.
Savage throws a strike aimed at the side of Saint's head but Saint avoids it well.
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 Dave Savage will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Savage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saint circles away.
Savage shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Saint misses.
Savage tries to clinch but Saint moves out of range.
Savage drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Savage throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Savage crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Savage seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Savage throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Savage swings around for an armbar but Saint sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Savage's guard.
Savage trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint wants to get up but he can't break Savage's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Saint misses with a straight left.
Savage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saint is fending him off so far but Savage persists. Nope, Saint circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage staying out of range there.
Saint misses with an uppercut. Savage saw that one coming.
Dave Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage moves away from the strike by Saint.
Savage tries to clinch but Saint moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Saint as he connects with a hook.
Savage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Savage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saint throws a jab when Savage was well out of range.
Savage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Savage tries to clinch but Saint moves out of range.
Saint throws out a loose jab but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage tries to clinch up.
Savage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savage moves in looking to clinch but Saint pushes him off.
Savage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage moves into range and clinches up with Saint.
Saint tries to circle away but Savage has him pinned against the cage.
Saint is trying to break the clinch but Savage is controlling him.
Saint wants to break free but Savage has control.
Savage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saint is trying to break free.
Saint wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Savage has him pressed against the cage.
Saint has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but Saint blocks with his arms.
Savage lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Savage is trying to control. Saint wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savage thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Saint to regain full guard.
Savage forces his way into half guard.
Savage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saint's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Saint is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint pushes Savage off looking to stand but Savage dives back in and keeps control.
Saint is not content to let Savage control the position.
Saint keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saint regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Savage.
Saint is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Savage fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Savage dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A combination from Saint does no damage.
Savage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Saint was covering up waiting for the punch and Savage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Savage looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Savage wants to control from the top but Saint keeps moving.
Savage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage thows a big elbow that misses.
Savage thows a big elbow that misses.
Savage trying to control but Saint is working from the bottom.
Savage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savage postures up and lands a big shot to Saint's brow.
Saint working a defensive guard here.
Savage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saint works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savage looking to sit in guard and control but Saint gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dave Savage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Saint trying to stand up but can't free himself from Savage's guard.
Saint preventing the sweep.
Saint wants to get up but he can't break Savage's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Saint takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Saint throws a jab but it's blocked by Savage.
Savage fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saint sprawls well initially but Savage persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Savage looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Savage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saint wants to get back to his feet.
Saint blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savage.
Savage is trying to control. Saint wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savage controlling the action here.
Savage is keen to just control but Saint is a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Savage tries to clinch but Saint is having none of it.
Saint might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Savage shoots in looking for a takedown. Saint tries to sprawl out of it but Savage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saint manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Savage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saint swats away the attempt to clinch by Savage.
Savage shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saint as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage shoots in for a takedown but Saint shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Savage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Savage, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Savage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Reyna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Canadian Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reyna comes into the arena with "Blizkreigbop" the Ramones blaring out of the sound system. 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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181 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Reyna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Canadian Saint!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint misses with the combination.
Saint throws a shot to the body.
Saint lands the left hand.
Reyna shoots in looking for a takedown. Saint tries to sprawl out of it but Reyna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saint manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reyna is defended easily by Saint.
Reyna shoots in for a takedown but Saint shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Reyna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyna throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saint's waist but Saint gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reyna off to one side.
Reyna dives in and grabs Saint's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saint pushes down on Reyna's head and hops out.
Saint keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reyna staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Saint.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reyna is breathing heavily.
Saint will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saint.
Nice body punch from Saint.
Saint connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reyna is rocked!
Saint connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Reyna out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Canadian Saint!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Dye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaius Caesar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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182 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Powerful |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaius Caesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cameron Dye!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dye tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Caesar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dye looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dye clinches up with Caesar and pushes him back against the cage.
Dye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Caesar'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.
Caesar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Caesar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dye avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dye tries to land knees in the clinch but Caesar avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Caesar.
Dye lands a nice elbow.
Caesar tries to circle away but Dye has him pinned against the cage.
Dye gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Caesar wants a takedown.
Caesar is trying to drag Dye to the mat but Dye just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaius Caesar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dye keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Caesar's efforts to push away.
Caesar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Caesar is working Dye over against the cage.
Caesar avoids the elbow strike from Dye, against the cage.
Caesar avoids the elbow strike from Dye, against the cage.
Caesar wants a takedown but no success here.
Dye crunches a lovely knee into Caesar's ribcage.
Caesar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dye lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dye pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dye throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Caesar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Caesar avoiding damage as Dye throws knees to the body.
Caesar lands a body shot.
Caesar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dye or not.
Dye trying to land knees to the body.
Dye looks gassed!
Dye managing to block the knees to the body from Caesar.
Dye lands an elbow just above Caesar 's eye.
Knees to the body from Dye.
Caesar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Caesar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dye pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Caesar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dye backwards.
Caesar can't get the takedown.
Caesar managing to block the knees to the body from Dye.
Dye missing with knees to the body.
Dye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dye comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice right hand lands inside from Caesar.
Caesar has Dye pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dye manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Caesar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dye throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dye misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Caesar.
Caesar blocks an elbow strike.
Caesar avoids the elbow strike from Dye, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dye misses with an elbow strike.
Dye lands a nice elbow.
Dye landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dye crunches a lovely knee into Caesar's ribcage.
A right hook to the body lands for Caesar.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dye.
Dye lands a good knee to the midsection. Caesar won't want to take too many of those.
Caesar blocks an elbow strike from Dye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dye just misses with a elbow thrown towards Caesar's brow.
A right hook to the body lands for Caesar.
Dye unloads a knee to the mid-section. Caesar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dye unloads a knee to the mid-section. Caesar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Caesar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caesar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dye sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dye can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dye is trying to get back to half guard.
Caesar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dye wants to get back to his feet but Caesar drags him back down.
Caesar stands up.
Caesar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cameron Dye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dye darts in and clinches Caesar up against the cage.
Dye misses with an elbow over the top.
Caesar lands a body shot.
Dye landing knees to the body.
Dye lands an elbow just above Caesar 's eye.
Dye lands a nice elbow.
Caesar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dye's elbow.
Caesar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dye.
Caesar is working for takedown but Dye is calmly controlling the position for now.
Caesar wants to stall.
Knees to the body from Dye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dye obliges.
Caesar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dye creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Caesar's defenses.
Caesar takes an elbow to the temple.
Dye lands a good knee to the midsection. Caesar won't want to take too many of those.
Caesar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dye gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Dye.
Dye pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dye pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dye lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dye lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Caesar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Caesar blocks an elbow strike from Dye.
Dye crunches a lovely knee into Caesar's ribcage.
Dye misses with an elbow over the top.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dye obliges.
Knees to the body from Dye.
Caesar avoids a wild elbow strike from Dye.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dye unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dye trying to land knees to the body.
Dye misses with an elbow over the top.
Dye lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Caesar avoids the elbow strike from Dye, against the cage.
Caesar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Dye dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dye moves out of range of the body kick.
Caesar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Caesar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Caesar.
Caesar darts in and clinches Dye up against the cage.
Caesar takes an elbow to the temple.
Caesar blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dye throws an elbow but it misses.
Caesar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dye.
Dye throws an elbow that misses.
Dye unloads a knee to the mid-section. Caesar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Caesar swings wildly with an uppercut but Dye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dye blocking some punches.
Dye lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dye unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Caesar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dye walks away with a smile on his face. Caesar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaius Caesar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caesar keeps the fight on the outside.
Dye tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dye displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Caesar.
Caesar tries a head kick but it misses.
Dye drives through and clinches with Caesar against the cage.
Caesar tries to break the clinch but Dye is controlling the position.
Caesar has Dye pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dye manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dye gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dye is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Dye.
Caesar managing to block the knees to the body from Dye.
Knees to the body from Dye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dye.
Dye gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Caesar dodges an elbow strike from Dye.
Dye landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dye utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dye landing knees to the body.
Caesar avoiding damage as Dye throws knees to the body.
Caesar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dye backwards.
Caesar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dye smiles and moves away.
Dye looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Caesar keeps the fight on the outside.
Dye moves into the clinch.
Caesar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Caesar avoids a wild elbow strike from Dye.
Cameron Dye seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dye lands a nice elbow.
Caesar blocks an elbow strike from Dye.
Caesar can't find room to land a body shot as Dye controls the action.
Caesar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dye misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dye lands an elbow inside that Caesar shrugs off.
Dye throws an elbow but it misses.
Caesar wants a takedown but no success here.
Dye lands a nice knee to the body.
Dye pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Caesar managing to block the knees to the body from Dye.
Dye lands an elbow just above Caesar 's eye.
Dye pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Caesar.
Dye lands a knee to the body.
Dye working Caesar over with knees to the body.
Caesar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dye crunches a lovely knee into Caesar's ribcage.
Caesar avoiding damage as Dye throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Dye.
Caesar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dye landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dye gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Caesar has Dye pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dye manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dye lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dye utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Caesar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dye obliges.
Caesar takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dye throws an elbow but it misses.
Dye creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Caesar scores with a shoulder strike.
Caesar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dye missing with knees to the body.
Dye is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Caesar is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Caesar.
Dye stops a takedown attempt from Caesar.
Dye comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right handed body shot lands from Caesar.
Dye is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dye throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Caesar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Caesar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Caesar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dye backwards.
Caesar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dye prevents it.
Caesar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dye landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Dye.
Caesar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dye.
Caesar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Caesar tries to pull guard but Dye won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Dye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Caesar fails with the takedown.
Dye fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dye closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dye lands an elbow just above Caesar 's eye.
Caesar is working for takedown but Dye is calmly controlling the position for now.
Caesar dodges an elbow strike from Dye.
Dye landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Caesar digs a right hand into Dye's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dye's gas tank.
Dye lands an elbow just above Caesar 's eye.
Dye landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dye lands a knee to the body.
Dye crunches a lovely knee into Caesar's ribcage.
Dye lands an elbow just above Caesar 's eye.
Dye crunches a lovely knee into Caesar's ribcage.
Caesar blocks an elbow strike.
Dye gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Caesar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaius Caesar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caesar takes an elbow to the temple.
Dye scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caesar is trying to drag Dye to the mat but Dye just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dye lands an elbow just above Caesar 's eye.
Caesar takes an elbow to the temple.
Caesar can't find room to land a body shot as Dye controls the action.
Dye lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dye.
Caesar wants a takedown.
Dye lands a nice elbow.
Dye crunches a lovely knee into Caesar's ribcage.
Dye landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dye comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dye landing knees to the body.
Dye misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Caesar.
Dye comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dye misses with an elbow over the top.
Caesar blocks an elbow strike.
Caesar goes for a takedown attempt but Dye pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Caesar shoots in and drives through. Dye sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caesar keeps the fight on the outside.
Caesar misses with a body kick.
Dye leaves Caesar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Caesar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dye tries to clinch but Caesar is having none of it.
Caesar shoots in but Dye avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dye tries to clinch up.
Dye forces Caesar back against the cage and clinches.
Dye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dye tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Caesar avoids it.
Caesar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dye wants to clinch.
Caesar tries to keep at a distance but Dye has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dye lands a knee to the body.
Gaius Caesar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dye throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dye utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dye misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Caesar.
Caesar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caesar takes an elbow to the temple.
Dye crunches a lovely knee into Caesar's ribcage.
Dye scores a nice knee to the body.
Caesar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dye avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Caesar blocks the elbow strike.
Dye creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Caesar's defenses.
Dye scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dye gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dye looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dye lands a nice elbow.
Dye prevents a body shot from Caesar.
Dye misses with an elbow over the top.
Dye lands a nice knee to the body.
Dye is pressed up against the cage. Caesar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dye down to the mat. Dye avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dye is looking to clinch but Caesar is avoiding it.
Dye tries to clinch
and Dye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Caesar shoots for a double leg takedown but Dye sprawls well. He's pushed Caesar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Caesar blocks an elbow strike.
Caesar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dye or not.
Caesar blocks the elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dye prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dye lands an elbow that stopped Caesar in his tracks for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Dye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dye 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Dye!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman by Metallica. This should be fireworks!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carter Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bob Johnson's head.
Bob Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter Johnson.
Carter Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bob Johnson scores with a takedown into Carter Johnson's guard.
Carter Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bob Johnson defends well.
Bob Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carter Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bob Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bob Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Carter Johnson working for submissions but it's allowed Bob Johnson to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carter Johnson keeps working.
Carter Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Bob Johnson.
Carter Johnson wants to improve his position but Bob Johnson is controlling well.
Bob Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bob Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bob Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Carter Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carter Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carter Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Bob Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carter Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter Johnson misses the target.
Carter Johnson misses the jab.
Bob Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Carter Johnson's shoulder, as Carter Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Bob Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Carter Johnson lands a jab.
Bob Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Bob Johnson has been cut.
Carter Johnson lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Carter Johnson.
Carter Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bob Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bob Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bob Johnson looks gassed!
Carter Johnson swings for the body but Bob Johnson moves out of range.
Carter Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carter Johnson takes a swing at Bob Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Bob Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carter Johnson is fending him off so far but Bob Johnson persists. Nope, Carter Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Carter Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Carter Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Bob Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Bob Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bob Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carter Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bob Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carter Johnson fakes the body blow, causing Bob Johnson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Bob Johnson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carter Johnson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariuz Podolsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire's entrance music is Jump Around. A fine choice. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mariuz Podolsky!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podolsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGuire sprawls well. McGuire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Podolsky gets slowly back to his feet.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
Podolsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGuire's waist but McGuire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Podolsky off to one side.
McGuire connects with a nice cross there... Podolsky is looking wobbly and McGuire recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Podolsky to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - McGuire jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jake McGuire!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Paredao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paredao has chosen If you want blood - ACDC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alexander Paredao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers!
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, Alexander Paredao!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paredao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rogers as he avoids it easily.
Rogers looks to land a combination. Paredao sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rogers wants to clinch.
Rogers tries to clinch up.
Paredao swats away the attempt to clinch by Rogers.
Paredao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Paredao or perhaps it was just good defense by Rogers which made him look bad.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paredao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is looking to clinch.
Rogers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rogers wants to clinch.
Paredao lands a head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Rogers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rogers blocks a jab.
Paredao throws a hook but Rogers blocks it.
Paredao dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
A slow jab from Rogers misses its intended target.
Paredao swats away the attempt to clinch by Rogers.
Paredao bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to buck Paredao off.
Rogers 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.
Paredao creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rogers sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rogers bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Paredao swats away the attempt to clinch by Rogers.
Rogers tries to clinch up.
Rogers tries to clinch but Paredao is having none of it.
Rogers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steve Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paredao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steve Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paredao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paredao lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rogers misses with a combination
and Paredao counters with a three punch combo that has Rogers backing up. Rogers nods at Paredao to acknowledge the strikes.
Rogers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Paredao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paredao swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Paredao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Paredao.
Paredao ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Paredao lands a jab to the head.
Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rogers wants to clinch but Paredao slips to the side
letting Paredao counter with a right hand.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paredao.
Rogers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paredao counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Paredao works his way into full mount!
Rogers takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Paredao's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Paredao!
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