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EMMA 25: Luongo vs. Vermillion PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lawrence Bimbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Torre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bimbo comes to the cage accompanied by Pixies - Where Is My Mind?. 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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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Bimbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Torre!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bimbo scores with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Bimbo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bimbo lands a nice looking body shot.
Bimbo lands a head kick. Torre smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bimbo scores with a sloppy right hand. Torre should have avoided that one.
Bimbo throws a head kick but Torre moves out of range.
Torre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bimbo throws a nice head kick!
Good exchange - Bimbo coming out on top.
Torre misses with a looping right.
Bimbo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Torre sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Torre throws a leg kick
and Bimbo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bimbo digs a good body shot into Torre's ribs.
Bimbo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Torre fails with a takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bimbo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bimbo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lawrence Bimbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torre looks gassed!
Bimbo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Torre has time to react.
Lawrence Bimbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torre needs to keep his hands up - Bimbo had a free shot at his head there.
Bimbo feints and then cracks Torre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torre down.
Bimbo misses with a head kick.
Torre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bimbo is looking to slow Torre down with leg kicks.
Bimbo scoring well with a low kick there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bimbo.
It looks like Christian Torre has been cut.
Bimbo thuds a left hand into Torre's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bimbo lands with a right hand.
Bimbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bimbo throws a head kick that half lands.
Torre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bimbo can pounce on him.
Bimbo lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bimbo scores with a nice head shot.
Bimbo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Torre takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bimbo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Torre.
Bimbo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Torre.
Bimbo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Torre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bimbo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bimbo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Torre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bimbo lands a high kick!
Bimbo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That has opened up Christian Torre's cut even more.
Nice jab there from Bimbo.
Bimbo lands a jab-cross combination.
Bimbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bimbo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bimbo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bimbo. That's going to slow Torre down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bimbo scoring well with a low kick there.
Bimbo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Torre needs to keep his hands up - Bimbo had a free shot at his head there.
Bimbo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Torre's hands.
Bimbo lands with a kick to the temple. Torre shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The cut above Christian Torre's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bimbo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bimbo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Torre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bimbo.
Bimbo lands a head kick. Torre smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bimbo thumps Torre with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bimbo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice body punch from Bimbo.
Bimbo scores with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Bimbo both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bimbo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Christian Torre's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bimbo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bimbo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bimbo lands a nice hook to Torre's body. Torre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bimbo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Christian Torre's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lawrence Bimbo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rampage PugMonster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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130 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rampage PugMonster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Little Dude!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PugMonster throws a hook to the side of Dude's head but Dude sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
PugMonster tries to clinch but Dude moves out of range.
PugMonster tries to clinch but Dude moves out of range.
Dude swats away the attempt to clinch by PugMonster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dude takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PugMonster tries to close the distance and clinch but Dude swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
PugMonster displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dude.
Dude shoots in and drives through. PugMonster sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dude.
Rampage PugMonster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Little Dude.
Dude drops his hands momentarily and PugMonster needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Dude just on the top of the head. Dude drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Dude - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rampage PugMonster!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chupa Cobre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chupa Cobre!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silva trying to control but Cobre is working from the bottom.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Cobre is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cobre manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Cobre's guard.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Cobre looking for a triangle here. Silva is fighting it but it looks tight! Cobre pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Silva is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chupa Cobre!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Bugz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and muscle speedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Bugz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, muscle speedy!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
speedy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
speedy shoots for a takedown but Bugz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bugz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but speedy circles away quickly and effectively.
Bugz misses with a jab, cross combination.
speedy misses with a takedown attempt - Bugz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bugz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract speedy.
speedy slips a jab from Bugz.
Bugz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bugz scores with a nice strike.
Bugz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bugz.
It looks like muscle speedy has been cut.
Bugz swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Bugz misses the target.
speedy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James Bugz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of muscle speedy.
Bugz misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugz fails to land with a series of punches.
Bugz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but speedy manages to avoid it.
speedy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
speedy slips under a jab from Bugz.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bugz, as that shot connected.
Bugz leaves speedy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bugz misses with a wild body shot.
James Bugz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bugz fails to land with a series of punches.
Bugz throws a lazy right hand but speedy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from speedy.
Bugz lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bugz throws a series of punches but speedy moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bugz. speedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bugz throws a right and a left that speedy avoids nicely.
A big left from Bugz misses.
Bugz misses the shot to the body.
Bugz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but speedy manages to avoid it.
Bugz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but speedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bugz stuffs the takedown attempt from speedy. speedy gets slowly back to his feet.
speedy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bugz swivels and escapes.
Bugz fails to land with a series of punches.
Bugz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bugz thows a body shot but no joy.
Bugz swinging wildly here.
Bugz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bugz throws out a loose jab but speedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bugz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bugz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
speedy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
speedy avoids the body shot from Bugz.
A punch combination from Bugz misses.
James Bugz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bugz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bugz leaves speedy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bugz throws a series of punches but speedy moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
speedy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bugz to the mat! Bugz manages to get full guard.
speedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bugz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bugz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
speedy trying to control but Bugz is working from the bottom.
speedy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
speedy looks gassed!
speedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bugz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bugz looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bugz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on muscle speedy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bugz throws a right and a left that both miss.
speedy blocks a jab.
speedy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
speedy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bugz as he jumps to the side.
speedy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bugz looks to score with a jab to the body but speedy is just out of range.
Bugz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bugz throws a right and a left that speedy avoids nicely.
Bugz is looking to wear down speedy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bugz throws a series of punches but speedy moves out of range.
speedy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bugz avoids it really well and circles away.
Bugz misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bugz throws a lazy right hand but speedy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bugz looks to score with a jab to the body but speedy is just out of range.
James Bugz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bugz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by speedy.
A left and a right from Bugz both land. Nice combination.
Bugz jabs at speedy's body.
Bugz throws a right hand that speedy ducks under and follows up with a left that speedy also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bugz. speedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bugz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by speedy.
speedy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bugz.
speedy shoots in but no luck this time.
James Bugz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of muscle speedy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bugz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bugz tries to bum rush speedy with a series of wild strikes but speedy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by speedy.
Bugz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but speedy moves away.
Bugz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from speedy.
Bugz digs a good hook to speedy's body.
speedy fails with the takedown.
speedy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bugz defends it nicely.
James Bugz is winning the standup battle so far.
speedy is breathing heavily.
Bugz tries to bum rush speedy with a series of wild strikes but speedy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bugz misses the shot to the body.
Bugz looks to land a right hand but speedy moved out of range.
Bugz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bugz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Bugz misses the target.
Bugz is really struggling to find his range with his punches. speedy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bugz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bugz tries to bum rush speedy with a series of wild strikes but speedy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bugz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bugz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by speedy.
speedy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bugz throws a body punch but speedy moves out of range.
speedy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bugz tries to avoid it but speedy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bugz to the ground. Bugz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
speedy throws out a leg kick but Bugz moves out of range and speedy only half commits.
Bugz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but speedy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bugz.
Bugz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bugz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bugz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
speedy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bugz.
Bugz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
speedy dives in and grabs Bugz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bugz pushes down on speedy's head and hops out.
Bugz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as speedy backs up against the cage.
Bugz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
speedy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
speedy ducks under a wild hook from Bugz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bugz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on muscle speedy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Bugz swings for the body but speedy moves out of range.
Bugz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Bugz.
speedy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bugz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten speedy somewhat.
speedy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bugz as he avoids it easily.
Bugz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but speedy manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bugz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bugz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Bugz misses.
Bugz stuffs the takedown.
James Bugz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of muscle speedy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
speedy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bugz throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Bugz misses.
Bugz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
speedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
speedy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bugz lands a glancing blow to the side of speedy's head.
Bugz thows a body shot but no joy.
speedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
speedy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bugz but Bugz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
speedy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
speedy slips a jab and a cross from Bugz.
Bugz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Bugz.
Bugz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bugz. speedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
speedy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bugz checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from speedy is defended easily by Bugz.
Bugz throws a nice looking combination but speedy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
speedy avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Bugz does no damage.
A big left from Bugz misses.
Bugz misses with a wild body shot.
speedy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
speedy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bugz has managed to free his arm - good work.
speedy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bugz is not content to let speedy control the position.
muscle speedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
speedy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bugz trying to hold on to speedy's head to control him but speedy postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bugz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bugz misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Bugz.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bugz, 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Bugz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reginald Low Ears (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Buzzard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reginald Low Ears has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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272 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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276 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reginald Low Ears!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Buzzard!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buzzard throws a looping overhand right but Low Ears ducks down to avoid it.
Low Ears throws a low kick but Buzzard avoids it.
Buzzard tries to close the distance and clinch but Low Ears swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buzzard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Low Ears moves away.
Buzzard missing with a left hand there. Low Ears was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buzzard clinches up against the cage.
Buzzard trying to stall but Low Ears improves his position.
Buzzard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Buzzard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Low Ears breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Low Ears fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buzzard moves into range and connects with a jab.
Buzzard misses the jab.
Low Ears moves away from the strike by Buzzard.
Billy Buzzard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Low Ears closes the distance and clinches.
Buzzard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Reginald Low Ears has been cut.
Buzzard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Low Ears is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Buzzard is defending well for now.
Buzzard is pressed up against the cage. Low Ears has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Buzzard down to the mat. Buzzard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Low Ears defending well as Buzzard loads up on a big left hand.
Buzzard is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Low Ears uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buzzard.
Low Ears throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Low Ears throws a shot from downtown. Buzzard moves away and avoids it.
Buzzard loads up on a big right hand but Low Ears slips the punch.
Buzzard looks to throw the jab but Low Ears is out of range.
Low Ears avoids the body shot from Buzzard.
Buzzard throws a hook to the side of Low Ears's head but Low Ears sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Low Ears fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buzzard connects with a crisp jab.
Low Ears with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buzzard to score with a decent uppercut.
Low Ears tries to clinch but Buzzard is having none of it.
Buzzard throws a hook to the side of Low Ears's head but Low Ears sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Low Ears throws a head kick but Buzzard moves out of range.
Low Ears is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Low Ears darts in and clinches Buzzard up against the cage.
Buzzard throws an elbow but it misses.
Low Ears using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buzzard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Low Ears tries to stall but Buzzard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Low Ears connects with a nasty looking knee right to Buzzard's face.
Buzzard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard throws an elbow but it misses.
Buzzard lands a left hand.
Buzzard has Low Ears pressed against the cage.
Low Ears misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buzzard.
Low Ears tries to stall but Buzzard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Buzzard lands a damaging elbow.
Buzzard lands an elbow just above Low Ears 's eye.
Buzzard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Low Ears blocks an elbow strike from Buzzard.
Buzzard misses with an elbow over the top.
Buzzard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Buzzard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Low Ears - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Low Ears creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Buzzard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Buzzard managing to block the knees to the body from Low Ears.
Buzzard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Low Ears has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Low Ears is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Buzzard tries to land a knee to the head but Low Ears blocks with his arms.
Buzzard throws an elbow that misses.
Buzzard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buzzard prevents a body shot from Low Ears.
Buzzard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reginald Low Ears's cut is getting worse.
Low Ears misses with an elbow over the top.
Buzzard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Buzzard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Low Ears blocks an elbow strike from Buzzard.
Buzzard misses with an elbow strike.
Buzzard misses with a knee strike.
Buzzard wants to stall.
Low Ears is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Buzzard is defending well for now.
Low Ears misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buzzard.
Buzzard lands with a right to the head.
Buzzard prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reginald Low Ears. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buzzard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Low Ears's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buzzard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Low Ears backs up against the cage.
Buzzard looks to land a right hand but Low Ears moved out of range.
Buzzard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Low Ears.
Buzzard misses with a looping left.
Buzzard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Low Ears tries to close the distance and clinch but Buzzard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buzzard is looking to clinch but Low Ears is avoiding it.
Buzzard tries to clinch there but Low Ears circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard throws a hook but Low Ears avoids it easily.
Low Ears throws a wild body kick that Buzzard sees coming a mile off.
Low Ears takes one to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Buzzard lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Low Ears has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Low Ears and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Low Ears throws a head kick but Buzzard moves out of range.
Buzzard looks to throw the jab but Low Ears is out of range.
Low Ears misses with a body kick.
Low Ears defending well as Buzzard loads up on a big left hand.
Buzzard throws a jab when Low Ears was well out of range.
Buzzard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Low Ears.
Low Ears drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Low Ears gets a clinch.
Buzzard trying to land knees to the body.
Low Ears avoids a wild elbow strike from Buzzard.
Low Ears blocks the elbow strike.
Buzzard lands a hook that snaps the head of Low Ears backwards.
Buzzard throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Buzzard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reginald Low Ears's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Buzzard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Low Ears sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buzzard throws an overhand right that lands on Low Ears's shoulder, as Low Ears tries to avoid the shot.
Buzzard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Buzzard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buzzard lands a jab-cross combination.
Low Ears takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reginald Low Ears is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Low Ears on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Buzzard. Buzzard obviously looking to wear him down.
Low Ears moves away from the strike by Buzzard.
Buzzard throws a jab when Low Ears was well out of range.
Buzzard misses with a leg kick.
Low Ears uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buzzard.
A big right from Buzzard misses.
Buzzard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Low Ears wants to clinch but Buzzard slips to the side
letting Buzzard counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buzzard. That's going to slow Low Ears down.
Low Ears moves out of range as Buzzard strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Low Ears misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Low Ears tries to close the distance and clinch but Buzzard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Low Ears pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buzzard swats away the attempt to clinch by Low Ears.
A big right from Buzzard misses.
Low Ears tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buzzard misses with a looping left.
Low Ears misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Buzzard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Low Ears doesn't seem phased though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Buzzard.
Buzzard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Buzzard scores with a sloppy right hand. Low Ears should have avoided that one.
Low Ears moves into range and clinches up with Buzzard.
Buzzard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Low Ears with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A body shot lands from Low Ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard misses with a punch on the inside.
Buzzard misses with an elbow strike.
Low Ears jumps into guard, dragging Buzzard to the mat.
Buzzard scoring with some ground and pound.
Low Ears trying to control the position.
Low Ears keeping full guard, as Buzzard tries to pass.
Buzzardis looking to pass into half guard but Low Ears pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Low Ears is in guard.
Low Ears advances to half guard.
Buzzard wants to get back to full guard.
Buzzard actively working from the bottom here.
Buzzard wants to improve his position but Low Ears is controlling well.
Buzzard is breathing heavily.
Low Ears controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Low Ears.
Buzzard looking for submissions off his back.
Low Ears is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Low Ears scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Buzzard is looking to improve his position.
Buzzard missing with punches from the bottom.
Low Ears performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Low Ears working Buzzard over with strikes.
Low Ears lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard is looking to improve his position.
Buzzard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Low Ears landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Low Ears wants to take a breather but Buzzard is having none of it.
Low Ears wants to pass the guard but Buzzard is defending well.
Buzzard actively working from the bottom here.
Low Ears working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Buzzard works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Low Ears working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Buzzard's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Low Ears's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Low Ears works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Reginald Low Ears will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reginald Low Ears's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Low Ears decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Low Ears working the head and body with strikes.
Buzzard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Low Ears connects with a nice short shot to Buzzard's temple.
Low Ears passes to side control.
Buzzard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Low Ears wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Buzzard can't do much from the bottom here.
Buzzard takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Buzzard takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Low Ears working the ground and pound.
Buzzard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Low Ears is working Buzzard over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Low Ears staying calm.
Low Ears working the ground and pound.
Low Ears trying to control the position but Buzzard is working away.
Low Ears looks up at the clock and then as Buzzard takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Low Ears smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Low Ears tries for a kimura but Buzzard is defending well.
Reginald Low Ears overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buzzard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Low Ears seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Buzzard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Buzzard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Low Ears pulls his head out easily.
Low Ears is looking to take a break and control but Buzzard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard wants to sweep but Low Ears has passed to side control!
Low Ears controlling from side mount.
Buzzard takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Low Ears taking a breather here.
Buzzard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Buzzard takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Buzzard is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Low Ears grinds an elbow into Buzzard's temple.
Low Ears working the ground and pound.
Buzzard tries to buck Low Ears off but Low Ears is having none of it.
Buzzard can't do much from the bottom here.
Low Ears tries for a kimura but Buzzard is defending well.
Buzzard tries to bench press Low Ears off him but Low Ears keeps the position.
Low Ears 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.
Buzzard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Low Ears lands an elbow.
Buzzard tries to buck Low Ears off but Low Ears is having none of it.
Low Ears landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Low Ears working the head with strikes.
Low Ears trying to control the action but Buzzard is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Low Ears passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Buzzard!
Low Ears prevents Buzzard from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Buzzard that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Low Ears trying to control but Buzzard is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Low Ears.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Low Ears working Buzzard over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Low Ears tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Low Ears prevents Buzzard from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reginald Low Ears showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Low Ears 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reginald Low Ears!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Strauss Von Rochenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silvizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Rochenberger comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Sonne. Anderson Silvizzle has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Strauss Von Rochenberger's chin.
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280 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Strauss Von Rochenberger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Anderson Silvizzle!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Rochenberger looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Silvizzle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Rochenberger.
Von Rochenberger is looking to advance position but Silvizzle won't allow it.
Von Rochenberger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Silvizzle is positioning himself well to prevent Von Rochenberger advancing to mount.
Von Rochenberger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Von Rochenberger trying to mount his opponent but Silvizzle defends it.
Von Rochenberger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silvizzle tries to roll over but Von Rochenberger keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Von Rochenberger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silvizzle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silvizzle shoots in and drives through. Von Rochenberger sprawls well.
Von Rochenberger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Von Rochenberger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvizzle working a defensive guard here.
Von Rochenberger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silvizzle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Von Rochenberger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silvizzle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Von Rochenberger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silvizzle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silvizzle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silvizzle has his feet on Von Rochenberger's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Von Rochenberger has his takedown stuffed
and Silvizzle counters with a solid body kick.
Von Rochenberger is breathing heavily.
Silvizzle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silvizzle lands in his opponent's guard.
Silvizzle tries to stand but Von Rochenberger is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Rochenberger wants to sweep but no luck.
Silvizzle gets to his feet - Von Rochenberger follows without any prompting.
Von Rochenberger misses with a takedown attempt
and Silvizzle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silvizzle manages to break the clinch.
Silvizzle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silvizzle decides to stand up, so the ref orders Von Rochenberger to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Von Rochenberger is defended easily by Silvizzle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Strauss Von Rochenberger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silvizzle pushes Von Rochenberger up against the cage in a clinch.
Silvizzle breaks from the clinch.
Von Rochenberger throws a right and a left that Silvizzle avoids nicely.
Von Rochenberger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silvizzle counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Silvizzle throws a nice looking combination but Von Rochenberger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Rochenberger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Silvizzle has a takedown stuffed.
Von Rochenberger tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silvizzle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Von Rochenberger 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.
Von Rochenberger has his foot on Silvizzle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silvizzle works his way back into a safe position though.
Von Rochenberger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silvizzle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silvizzle gets to his feet - Von Rochenberger follows without any prompting.
Strauss Von Rochenberger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvizzle misses with a wild combination.
Von Rochenberger shoots in and drives through. Silvizzle sprawls well.
Silvizzle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Von Rochenberger pinned against the cage. Von Rochenberger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Von Rochenberger misses with a takedown
and Silvizzle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Von Rochenberger is working for takedown but Silvizzle is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Rochenberger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silvizzle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silvizzle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Von Rochenberger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silvizzle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Von Rochenberger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Von Rochenberger pulls guard successfully.
Von Rochenberger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silvizzle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silvizzle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Von Rochenberger has a closed guard, preventing Silvizzle from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Rochenberger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silvizzle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silvizzle has Von Rochenberger up against the cage in a clinch.
Von Rochenberger wants a takedown.
Von Rochenberger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silvizzle walks away with a smile on his face. Von Rochenberger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Von Rochenberger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Strauss Von Rochenberger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Rochenberger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silvizzle defends it nicely.
Silvizzle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Von Rochenberger but Von Rochenberger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick from Silvizzle lands but Von Rochenberger takes it in his stride.
Silvizzle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Von Rochenberger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silvizzle wants to clinch up but Von Rochenberger keeps it at a distance.
Von Rochenberger fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silvizzle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Von Rochenberger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvizzle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silvizzle throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Von Rochenberger steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silvizzle. That one must have hurt.
Silvizzle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Von Rochenberger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silvizzle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Von Rochenberger's guard.
Silvizzle stands and steps away. Von Rochenberger gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice takedown defense from Silvizzle. No joy for Von Rochenberger on that attempt.
Von Rochenberger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silvizzle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silvizzle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Von Rochenberger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silvizzle has had enough of the clinch but Von Rochenberger keeps him there for the moment.
Silvizzle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Rochenberger turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Von Rochenberger manages to end up in side control.
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!
Von Rochenberger fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Silvizzle dodges the ground and pound from Von Rochenberger.
Silvizzle wants to control but Von Rochenberger postures up.
Anderson Silvizzle has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Rochenberger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silvizzle, who protects the arm well.
Silvizzle is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Von Rochenberger lands an elbow.
An elbow from Von Rochenberger crashes against the mat.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silvizzle stuffs the takedown.
Silvizzle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Von Rochenberger as he jumps to the side.
Silvizzle lands with a slapping head kick.
Von Rochenberger dives in and grabs Silvizzle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silvizzle pushes down on Von Rochenberger's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silvizzle is defended easily by Von Rochenberger.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Von Rochenberger is defended easily by Silvizzle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Rochenberger clinches but Silvizzle breaks the clinch
and Silvizzle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Strauss Von Rochenberger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Rochenberger tries for a takedown but Silvizzle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silvizzle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Rochenberger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Von Rochenberger is trying to work for a kimura but Silvizzle is defending well.
Silvizzle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Rochenberger.
Von Rochenberger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Von Rochenberger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silvizzle defending well though.
Von Rochenberger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Von Rochenberger throwing shots but Silvizzle is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvizzle holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Von Rochenberger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silvizzle's head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck for Silvizzle with that takedown attempt.
Silvizzle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Von Rochenberger circles away.
Von Rochenberger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Von Rochenberger misses with a looping right.
Silvizzle doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Rochenberger circles away.
Von Rochenberger throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Silvizzle with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Von Rochenberger does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Rochenberger stuffs the takedown attempt from Silvizzle. Silvizzle gets slowly back to his feet.
Von Rochenberger with a poor takedown
and Silvizzle moves into the clinch.
Silvizzle breaks from the clinch.
Von Rochenberger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silvizzle's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silvizzle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Von Rochenberger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Silvizzle clinches up against the cage.
Von Rochenberger gets underhooks to prevent Silvizzle's takedown attempt.
Silvizzle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson Silvizzle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Rochenberger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silvizzle swivels and escapes.
Von Rochenberger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Von Rochenberger.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Von Rochenberger.
Von Rochenberger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silvizzle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Strauss Von Rochenberger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Rochenberger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silvizzle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Von Rochenberger throws his legs up looking for a submission but Silvizzle uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Rochenberger is trying to get back to half guard.
Silvizzle wants to stand but Von Rochenberger has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Rochenberger is looking for a sweep.
Silvizzle stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A punch combination from Von Rochenberger misses.
Silvizzle fails to land with a series of punches.
Von Rochenberger has his takedown stuffed
and Silvizzle counters with a nice body kick.
Silvizzle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Von Rochenberger with a poor takedown
and Silvizzle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silvizzle trying to land knees to the body.
Von Rochenberger is trying to drag Silvizzle to the mat but Silvizzle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silvizzle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Von Rochenberger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Silvizzle tries to clinch but Von Rochenberger moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Rochenberger closes the distance and clinches up with Silvizzle, looking for a takedown. Von Rochenberger pushes Silvizzle against the cage but Silvizzle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silvizzle.
Von Rochenberger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Von Rochenberger takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silvizzle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Von Rochenberger working for a triangle but Silvizzle defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Rochenberger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Von Rochenberger working for a triangle but Silvizzle defends it easily.
Von Rochenberger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silvizzle is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Rochenberger looking for a guillotine here but Silvizzle defends easily.
Von Rochenberger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silvizzle defends it easily.
Silvizzle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Von Rochenberger is proving hard to escape from.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Von Rochenberger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Von Rochenberger shoots in looking for a takedown. Silvizzle tries to sprawl out of it but Von Rochenberger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silvizzle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silvizzle shoots in looking for a takedown. Von Rochenberger tries to sprawl out of it but Silvizzle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Von Rochenberger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silvizzle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Rochenberger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Rochenberger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silvizzle's waist but Silvizzle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Von Rochenberger off to one side.
Nice body kick there by Silvizzle.
Silvizzle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Rochenberger shoots in and drives through. Silvizzle sprawls well.
Silvizzle clinches up with Von Rochenberger and pushes him back against the cage.
Strauss Von Rochenberger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silvizzle taking a breather.
Silvizzle has had enough of the clinch but Von Rochenberger keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Silvizzle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silvizzle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Silvizzle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Donavan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khao Dteh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Donavan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Scott Donavan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khao Dteh!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donavan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donavan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dteh was well out of range. Poor timing from Donavan.
Donavan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dteh at a distance.
Donavan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dteh backs up against the cage.
Dteh misses with a head kick.
Donavan connects with a body shot.
Donavan throws a right hand that Dteh ducks under and follows up with a left that Dteh also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Dteh.
Dteh thuds his shin into the meat of Donavan's side.
Dteh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dteh plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Scott Donavan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dteh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A lazy body kick from Donavan
and Dteh counters with a good low kick that Donavan was not able to check.
Donavan is breathing heavily.
Donavan misses with a double jab.
Dteh lands a big head kick that sends Donavan tumbling to the mat! Dteh takes a step backwards and waves Donavan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Donavan is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Dteh.
Oh Donavan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dteh seems to be stalking Donavan here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Donavan drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Khao Dteh!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Miller (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Miller!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Johnston.
Miller wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller slips under a jab.
Johnston misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miller wants to clinch up but Johnston keeps it at a distance.
Johnston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jimmy Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miller tries to clinch but Johnston moves out of range.
Miller tries to clinch but Johnston is having none of it.
Miller tries to clinch but Johnston moves out of range.
Miller is looking to clinch but Johnston is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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.
Johnston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Johnston pushes him off.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller tries to clinch up but Johnston circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnston wants to clinch
and Miller counters by clinching up.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnston blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnston has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
Johnston takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller stalls.
Miller connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnston's face.
Miller landing knees to the head.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Johnston blocks with his arms.
Johnston is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Miller stalls.
Johnston tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller looks gassed!
Miller lands an elbow inside that Johnston shrugs off.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.
Johnston wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
Miller prevents Johnston from breaking the clinch.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnston is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.
Miller lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Johnston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnston in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Miller lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnston.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller has Johnston pressed against the cage, preventing Johnston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.
Johnston is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.
Miller lands a knee to the head.
Johnston is trying to break free.
Johnston is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Johnston is trying to break free.
Miller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnston's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Johnston blocks it.
Johnston is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Miller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miller counters by clinching up.
Johnston blocks an elbow strike.
Miller stalling in the clinch.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnston blocks it with crossed arms.
Miller wants to stall.
Johnston managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
Miller has Johnston pressed against the cage, preventing Johnston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnston can't break the clinch.
Johnston tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.
Johnston is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Miller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnston in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnston avoids the damage to the body.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Johnston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnston is trying to break the clinch but Miller is controlling him.
Johnston can't break the clinch.
Johnston wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands a damaging elbow.
Johnston wants to break free but Miller has control.
A frustrated look appears on Johnston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnston wants to break free but Miller has control.
Miller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Johnston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Johnston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnston tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Miller.
Miller is looking to control Johnston's arms but Johnston gets an underhook and turns him. Now Miller has his back to the cage.
Johnston has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
Johnston is trying to break free.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnston.
Miller has Johnston pressed against the cage, preventing Johnston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Johnston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnston has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Johnston avoids the damage to the body.
Miller keeps control of Johnston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johnston is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Johnston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miller throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnston blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miller has Johnston pressed against the cage, preventing Johnston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnston's efforts to push away.
Johnston can't break the clinch.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Johnston blocks with his arms.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Johnston is blocking nicely.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnston's efforts to push away.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnston tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Johnston blocks it.
Johnston wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
Johnston wants to break free but Miller has control.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnston tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.
Johnston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnston managing to block the knees to the body from Miller.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnston's efforts to push away.
Johnston is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
Miller has Johnston pressed against the cage, preventing Johnston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
Miller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnston in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Johnston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnston.
Johnston is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnston is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
Johnston is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Miller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnston avoids it.
Johnston tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.
Johnston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnston tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
Johnston tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.
Miller landing knees to the head.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johnston is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Johnston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller has Johnston pressed against the cage, preventing Johnston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller trying to stall but Johnston improves his position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Johnston takes an elbow to the forehead.
Johnston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Johnston is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Miller wants to clinch but Johnston slips to the side
and Johnston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnston wants to clinch but Miller slips to the side
and Miller counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A big left from Johnston misses.
Johnston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller closes the distance but Johnston moves to the side
and Johnston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnston misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnston rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage.
Miller connects with a knee to the head.
Miller lands a knee to the body.
Miller is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnston has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Miller prevents Johnston from breaking the clinch.
Johnston wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Miller.
Miller prevents Johnston from breaking the clinch.
Johnston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A knee to the head by Miller.
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.
Johnston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miller is trying to stall.
Johnston stalling in the clinch but Miller improves position.
Johnston is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Miller's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Johnston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Miller has Johnston pressed against the cage, preventing Johnston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnston wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Johnston blocks with his arms.
Johnston tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.
Miller prevents Johnston from breaking the clinch.
Johnston wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnston can't break the clinch.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Johnston is blocking nicely.
Johnston wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
Johnston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Johnston blocks with his arms.
Johnston wants to break free but Miller has control.
Johnston is trying to break free.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Johnston is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Johnston is blocking nicely.
Miller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but Johnston blocks with his arms.
Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnston tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Miller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Miller prevents Johnston from breaking the clinch.
Johnston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Miller.
Johnston is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Johnston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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.
Johnston wants to break free but Miller has control.
Miller stalling in the clinch but Johnston improves position.
Miller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnston in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Johnston takes an elbow to the forehead.
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Johnston is trying to break free.
Miller with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Johnston is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller misses with a knee strike.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Johnston blocks it.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Johnston blocks it.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
Miller prevents Johnston from breaking the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller misses with a knee to the head.
Johnston can't break the clinch.
Johnston has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
Don Johnston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Johnston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Miller 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Miller!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Tyler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tyler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyler has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Tyler is looking to stand up but Silva won't let him.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tyler connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler lands a couple of digs.
Tyler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyler is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Tyler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tyler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tyler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tyler cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Tyler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyler is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tyler distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tyler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tyler working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tyler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tyler 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.
Tyler throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Tyler postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Tyler working some strikes from top position.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tyler is aware though and is defending well.
Silva looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyler has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Tyler works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tyler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tyler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tyler drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Tyler off! Tyler jumps back into Silva's guard.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tyler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tyler cracks Silva with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tyler scoring with punches from side control.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tyler scoring with punches and elbows.
Tyler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva tries to buck Tyler off but Tyler is having none of it.
Tyler is putting a hurting on Silva here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tyler scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler looks up at the clock and then as Silva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tyler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tyler landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva tries to bench press Tyler off him but Tyler keeps the position.
Tyler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tyler works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Silva is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tyler connects with a decent elbow.
Tyler scoring with punches from side control.
Tyler lands a decent elbow from side control.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tyler working Silva over with strikes.
Tyler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tyler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Tyler in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Tyler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Tyler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tyler.
Tyler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyler has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Tyler works over Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Tyler lands a couple of elbows.
Tyler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tyler slips nicely into half guard.
Tyler working the head and body with strikes.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Tyler in his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyler is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tyler prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tyler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tyler's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler trying to control the hands but Silva breaks the grip.
Silva is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tyler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Tyler tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tyler is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva scoring with strikes but Tyler is staying in there.
Poor strikes thrown by Silva there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tyler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tyler wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Tyler throwing hammer fists to the chest of Silva. What's that going to do exactly?
Jake Tyler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tyler is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Tyler is working hard here to advance position.
Silva lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tyler is trying to escape the mount.
Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tyler is surviving well by controlling Silva's body position as best he can.
Tyler sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tyler is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tyler looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tyler looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Tyler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tyler manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Tyler's guard.
Tyler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva won't allow Tyler to sweep him here.
Tyler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Silva 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.
Tyler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Tyler is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tyler manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Tyler's guard.
Tyler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Tyler dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tyler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tyler landing some decent shots from guard.
Tyler is in close to Silva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
Tyler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tyler lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tyler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyler has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Silva's face.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Tyler isn't that keen on the idea.
Tyler scoring with strikes but Silva is staying in there.
Tyler unloading with bombs!
Tyler unloading with bombs!
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tyler looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
Tyler with a couple of short strikes.
Tyler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tyler breaks from Silva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Silva in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tyler with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva suckers Tyler into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Silva is now in Tyler's guard!
Tyler wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyler keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyler is keeping the position for now.
Tyler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Tyler.
Silva advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Tyler is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Tyler is looking to improve his position.
Silva is trying to control. Tyler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tyler gets back to full guard.
Silva is looking to stand up but Tyler won't let him.
Tyler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tyler to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Silva is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tyler pulls down on the head and he's put Silva to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Tyler!
Jake Tyler retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Luongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Vermillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luongo comes to the cage accompanied by Alexisonfire - The Northern. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Max Vermillion enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francesco Luongo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Vermillion!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luongo shoots in and bounces Vermillion off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Luongo won't allow Vermillion to sweep him here.
Luongo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vermillion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luongo has managed to get both his arms back between Vermillion's legs - danger averted.
Vermillion looking for a guillotine here but Luongo defends easily.
Vermillion looking for a guillotine here but Luongo defends easily.
Vermillion 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.
Luongo pushing down on Vermillion's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Luongo is thwarting Vermillion's attempts to control the position.
Vermillion is defending against the submission attempts here by Luongo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermillion is looking for a sweep. Luongo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Luongo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vermillion has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vermillion trying to get back to full guard but Luongo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Vermillion is working to get back to half guard.
Luongo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Luongo looking for a guillotine from mount but Vermillion is having none of it.
Luongo has hold of Vermillion's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vermillion manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vermillion wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Luongo controlling well, preventing Vermillion from escaping the position.
Vermillion turns into Luongo and is now in his guard.
Luongo is pulling down on Vermillion's head. It's preventing any offense from Vermillion, at least for the moment.
Luongo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermillion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vermillion trying to control the position from guard on top but Luongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vermillion throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Luongo holds on and takes a little breather.
Vermillion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luongo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Luongo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vermillion!
Vermillion is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vermillion is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Vermillion is trying to reverse the position but instead Luongo has taken his back - oops!
Vermillion looks gassed!
Luongo looking for the choke from the back.
Luongo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Vermillion rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vermillion has a hand on Luongo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Luongo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Vermillion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Luongo has hold of Vermillion's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vermillion manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Vermillion is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Luongo dominated that round.
That's time! Luongo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vermillion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Luongo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Luongo passes to side control.
Luongo is trying to get an arm triangle but Vermillion is defending well.
Vermillion is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Luongo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Luongo controlling the action here.
Vermillion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Luongo trying to control but Vermillion is working from the bottom.
Luongo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermillion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vermillion is breathing heavily.
Luongo stopping the sweep attempt from Vermillion.
Luongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vermillion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luongo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vermillion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Luongo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Luongo trying to control but Vermillion is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Vermillion with a poor takedown
and Luongo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vermillion's guard.
Vermillion keeping moving, preventing Luongo from controlling successfully.
Vermillion is looking for a triangle here but Luongo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Luongo has an Americana. Vermillion didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Luongo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Luongo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Francesco Luongo!
Francesco Luongo retains his welterweight title!
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