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MMM 19: McGruber vs Walker PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dino Campana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Sousa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dino Campana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryan Sousa!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campana misses with a looping right.
Sousa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Campana.
Sousa's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sousa duly obliges.
Campana throws a hook but Sousa avoids it easily.
Sousa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Campana as he avoids it easily.
Campana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sousa, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Campana.
Sousa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Campana uses from the top position.
Sousa is trying to keep Campana in close.
Campana controls from within his opponent's guard.
Campana wants to stand and escape but instead Sousa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sousa wants to control from the top but Campana keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa stopping the sweep attempt from Campana.
Campana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Campana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sousa on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sousa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Campana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Campana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Campana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sousa.
Sousa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Campana throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Campana.
Campana misses with a straight left.
Campana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sousa.
Sousa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campana tries to clinch there but Sousa circles away.
Campana throws a body punch but Sousa moves out of range.
Campana throws a jab but it's blocked by Sousa.
Sousa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Campana.
Sousa throws a right and a left that Campana avoids nicely.
Campana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Campana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Campana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Campana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sousa was well out of range. Poor timing from Campana.
A punch lands to the side of Sousa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Campana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Campana moves out of range as Sousa strikes.
Sousa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sousa misses with a wild combination.
Campana throws a looping overhand right but Sousa ducks down to avoid it.
Campana clinches up with Sousa and pushes him back against the cage.
Campana lands an elbow just above Sousa 's eye.
Sousa takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Campana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Campana tries to land knees in the clinch but Sousa avoids the damage to the body.
Campana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sousa's defenses.
Campana lands an elbow inside.
Sousa blocks an elbow strike from Campana.
Campana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sousa looks gassed!
Sousa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sousa tries for a takedown but Campana manages to get underhooks.
Campana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sousa blocks an elbow strike from Campana.
Campana presses Sousa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sousa blocks an elbow strike from Campana.
Nice elbow from Campana.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Campana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Campana has Sousa pushed against the cage.
Campana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sousa dodges an elbow strike from Campana.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Campana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sousa's brow.
Sousa is stalling here.
Campana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Campana lands an elbow that stopped Sousa in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sousa takes an elbow to the temple.
Campana lands an elbow inside.
Sousa tries to break the clinch but Campana is controlling the position.
Campana lands a damaging elbow.
Sousa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Campana lands an elbow inside that Sousa shrugs off.
Campana lands an elbow inside that Sousa shrugs off.
Campana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Campana lands a damaging elbow.
Sousa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sousa tries to pull guard but Campana holds him up against the cage and eventually Sousa drops back down to his feet.
Dino Campana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Sousa.
Campana lands an elbow inside that Sousa shrugs off.
Campana misses with an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Campana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Campana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sousa backwards.
Campana lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sousa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Campana.
Campana lands an elbow that stopped Sousa in his tracks for a moment.
Campana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Campana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sousa takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dino Campana dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Campana moves into range and clinches up with Sousa.
Campana lands an elbow inside.
Campana breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Campana misses.
Sousa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Campana avoids it really well and circles away.
A slow jab from Campana misses its intended target.
Sousa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Campana.
Campana with a nice cross.
Sousa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Campana is looking to clinch but Sousa is avoiding it.
Campana closes the distance and pushes Sousa back into the cage.
Campana lands an elbow inside.
Sousa avoids a wild elbow strike from Campana.
Campana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sousa avoids the elbow strike from Campana, against the cage.
Campana looking to slow down the pace here.
Sousa is breathing heavily.
Campana lands a knee to the body.
Campana misses with an elbow over the top.
Campana has Sousa pressed against the cage, preventing Sousa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campana lands an elbow just above Sousa 's eye.
Sousa takes an elbow to the temple.
Sousa avoids the elbow strike from Campana, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Campana.
It looks like Bryan Sousa has been cut.
Campana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sousa blocks the elbow strike.
Campana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Campana.
Sousa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sousa blocks an elbow strike.
Campana lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Campana.
Campana lands an elbow inside.
Campana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sousa is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Campana.
Campana lands a damaging elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sousa pushes off an throws an elbow but Campana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Campana lands a nice elbow.
Campana lands an elbow inside.
Campana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Campana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sousa blocks an elbow strike.
Campana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Campana lands a damaging elbow.
Campana lands an elbow just above Sousa 's eye.
A short right from Campana on the inside.
Campana throws an elbow but it misses.
Sousa managing to block the knees to the body from Campana.
Sousa can't get the takedown.
Campana lands an elbow inside that Sousa shrugs off.
Campana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sousa dodges an elbow strike from Campana.
Sousa tries to score a body lock takedown but Campana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dino Campana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Sousa.
Campana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Campana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sousa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice shot by Campana.
Campana clinches up with Sousa and pushes him back against the cage.
Sousa blocks the elbow strike.
Campana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sousa's defenses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Campana.
Campana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Campana.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Campana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sousa's brow.
Campana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sousa avoids it.
Sousa dodges an elbow strike from Campana.
Knees to the body from Campana.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Campana.
Sousa tries to pull guard but Campana won't allow it.
Sousa dodges an elbow strike from Campana.
Campana lands a nice elbow.
Campana lands an elbow inside that Sousa shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Campana.
Campana lands an elbow just above Sousa 's eye.
Campana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Campana lands an elbow inside.
Sousa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Campana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sousa takes an elbow to the temple.
Campana lands a nice elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Campana.
Campana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sousa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Campana smiles and moves away.
Campana slaps away a takedown attempt from Sousa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sousa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab by Campana.
Campana has Sousa up against the cage in a clinch.
Campana lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Campana.
Campana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sousa's defenses.
Campana throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Campana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Campana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dino Campana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Campana pressing his opponent against the cage.
Campana lands an elbow inside.
Campana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Campana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sousa is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dino Campana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Sousa's cut.
That's time! Campana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Campana throws a right and a left that Sousa avoids nicely.
Campana scores with the left hand. Sousa knows he should have avoided that one.
Campana throws a jab but it's blocked by Sousa.
Bryan Sousa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campana tries to clinch but Sousa moves away
and Sousa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Campana wants to sweep here but Sousa controlling him for the moment.
Sousa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Campana is proving hard to escape from.
Campana on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Campana tries to get out of the position.
Campana is looking to stand up but Sousa isn't so interested in that idea.
Campana striking off his back but it's not causing Sousa any problems.
Sousa prevents Campana from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Campana 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.
Campana kicks Sousa off and gets to his feet.
Campana is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sousa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Campana wants to sweep but no luck.
Sousa postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campana wants to sweep here but Sousa controlling him for the moment.
Campana throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sousa stands up from Campana's guard - Sousa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Campana scores with a sloppy right hand. Sousa should have avoided that one.
Sousa walks into a stiff left hand from Campana.
Campana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sousa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dino Campana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sousa looks to score with a jab to the body but Campana is just out of range.
Campana with a jab.
Campana closes the distance and clinches.
Sousa has Campana pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Campana manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Campana breaks from the clinch.
Campana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Campana moves into the clinch successfully.
Campana is pressed up against the cage. Sousa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Campana down to the mat. Campana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sousa walks into a stiff left hand from Campana.
Sousa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sousa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sousa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Campana clinches up with Sousa and pushes him back against the cage.
Campana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sousa dodges an elbow strike from Campana.
Campana creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Campana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campana lands an elbow inside that Sousa shrugs off.
Campana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sousa's defenses.
Sousa takes an elbow to the temple.
Campana lands a nice elbow.
Campana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sousa's defenses.
Sousa dodges an elbow strike from Campana.
Nice elbow from Campana.
Sousa dodges an elbow strike from Campana.
Sousa jumps guard but Campana stands there with Sousa around his waist. Sousa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dino Campana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Sousa.
Campana prevents the takedown attempt.
Campana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sousa's defenses.
Campana scores with a shoulder strike.
Sousa dodges an elbow strike from Campana.
Nice elbow from Campana.
Campana throws an elbow that misses.
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.
Campana lands a nice elbow.
Campana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Campana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sousa takes an elbow to the temple.
Sousa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sousa avoiding damage as Campana throws knees to the body.
Sousa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sousa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Campana lands a nice elbow.
Sousa can't get the takedown.
Bryan Sousa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sousa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Campana lands a damaging elbow.
Campana lands a damaging elbow.
Campana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Campana lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Campana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Campana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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 Dino Campana.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Campana, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dino Campana!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Poehler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Ragno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caleb Poehler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Ragno!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragno works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ragno takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ragno shoots in and drives through. Poehler sprawls well.
Ragno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ragno is trying hard to land a takedown here. Poehler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ragno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Caleb Poehler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Ragno.
A swing and a miss from Ragno.
A jab from Poehler does it's job there.
A big left from Ragno misses.
Ragno looks gassed!
Ragno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ragno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragno tries to control but Poehler wriggling away.
Ragno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Poehler tries to hold on but Ragno pushes him away.
Ragno misses with some ground and pound and Poehler recovers position to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragno with the ground and pound but Poehler uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ragno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poehler is keeping the position for now.
Ragno trying to control the position from guard on top but Poehler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragno looking to sit in guard and control but Poehler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Poehler advances position into side control!
Poehler decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ragno to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poehler scores with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Poehler.
Ragno has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ragno misses with a takedown attempt - Poehler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Poehler misses with the combination.
Poehler scores with a nice head shot.
Ragno is rocked!
Ragno missing with a left hand there. Poehler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poehler connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Ragno! He's out on his feet! Poehler rushes in and drops Ragno with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Caleb Poehler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Caldeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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211 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Caldeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Bob!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caldeira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bob.
Bob lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Caldeira backs up against the cage.
Bob throws a series of punches but Caldeira avoids them all with ease.
Caldeira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bob to the mat! Bob manages to get full guard.
Bob manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A slow jab from Bob misses its intended target.
Caldeira has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bob finds it's way round the side to connect with Caldeira's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Caldeira momentarily.
Caldeira changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bob looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caldeira tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bob's legs.
Bob is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Caldeira is controlling him well.
Caldeira moves into full mount!
Caldeira working for a submission but Bob is keeping him at bay.
Bob taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldeira looking to control but Bob is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Caldeira lands a nice shot to the head.
Caldeira get's back to his feet.
Bob uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Bob.
Caldeira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Caldeira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bob!
Caldeira is breathing heavily.
Bob tries to buck Caldeira off but he can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira trying to control but Bob is having none of it.
Caldeira controlling from the full mount.
Caldeira with shots to the head and body - Bob looks very uncomfortable down there.
Caldeira is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Bob misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bob is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bob misses with a series of wild punches.
Bob lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab from Bob.
Caldeira moves out of range of the body kick from Bob.
Bob fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Caldeira on the side of the head.
Caldeira throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bob was covering up waiting for the punch and Caldeira finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Caldeira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Caldeira's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caldeira stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arturo Caldeira will probably get the nod.
That's time! Caldeira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Caldeira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bob tries to break the clinch but Caldeira is controlling the position.
Bob wants to break free but Caldeira has control.
Bob can't break the clinch.
Bob is trying to break the clinch but Caldeira is controlling him.
Caldeira stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bob's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bob can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bob's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Caldeira pulls guard successfully.
Bob would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira wants to sweep but no luck.
Bob is breathing heavily.
Bob wants to stand and escape but instead Caldeira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Caldeira stands up and waves to Bob to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldeira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Caldeira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Caldeira stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Bob throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bob lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caldeira circles away quickly and effectively.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Caldeira.
Arturo Caldeira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Caldeira working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Caldeira slows the pace down.
Bob really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caldeira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob wants to get back to his feet but Caldeira drags him back down.
Caldeira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Caldeira stands up.
Bob will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caldeira clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bob has had enough of the clinch but Caldeira keeps him there for the moment.
Caldeira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bob throws a right hand that Caldeira ducks under and follows up with a left that Caldeira also avoids with ease.
Bob gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Caldeira stops Bob from standing up.
Caldeira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Caldeira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Caldeira prevents Bob from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Caldeira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caldeira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Caldeira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bob works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caldeira stands and throws Bob's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Caldeira dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bob connects with a single shot there.
Caldeira has closed the distance and engaged Bob in a clinch.
Bob has had enough of the clinch but Caldeira keeps him there for the moment.
Caldeira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bob's efforts to push away.
Bob is looking to break free of the clinch but Caldeira has double underhooks.
Caldeira fails to pull guard.
Bob has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Caldeira pulls Bob into guard.
Bob must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Caldeira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caldeira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bob manages to get himself to full guard.
Caldeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Bob is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldeira won't allow Bob to get back to his feet.
Caldeira gets to his feet. Bob looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Billy Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caldeira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bob misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Caldeira.
Bob cracks Caldeira with a good jab.
Caldeira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Caldeira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bob is trying to stand up here but Caldeira is controlling him well.
Bob is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Caldeira 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.
Caldeira pushes down on Bob's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Caldeira slows the pace down in half guard.
Bob tries to kick Caldeira off but Caldeira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Caldeira stands up and beckons Bob to join him on the feet.
Billy Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Caldeira on the side of the head.
Caldeira changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bob looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bob bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Bob connects with the punch.
Caldeira swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
Bob rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caldeira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Caldeira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bob swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Caldeira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bob throws out the jab.
Bob misses with a series of wild punches.
Caldeira darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bob is refusing to be controlled, as Caldeira sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira 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.
Caldeira wants to pass the guard but Bob is defending well.
Bob is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Caldeira pulls his head out easily.
Caldeira trying to control the action but Bob is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Caldeira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Caldeira, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Caldeira!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manning comes to the cage accompanied by Black and Yellow. Marcus Manning had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Manning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Andersen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manning tries to clinch there but Andersen circles away.
Manning throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andersen shoots in but Manning avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andersen fails with the takedown.
Manning misses with a body shot.
Andersen throws out a loose jab but Manning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manning fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Andersen sprawls well initially but Manning persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manning looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Manning is nestled in close to Andersen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Andersen wants to improve his position but Manning is controlling well.
Manning sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andersen defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning tries to pass the half guard into mount. Andersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Manning is trying to control the action in half guard but Andersen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manning performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andersen is trying to control but can't.
Andersen looks gassed!
Manning wants to take a breather but Andersen is having none of it.
Manning is stalling here. Andersen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Manning seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Andersen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manning fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manning has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A short right from Manning.
Manning escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andersen fails with the takedown
and Manning counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Manning.
Marcus Manning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rich Andersen.
Manning breaks the clinch.
Manning shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Manning was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manning wants to control the pace but Andersen is squirming around nicely.
Manning takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Andersen has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Manning's lack of action.
Manning is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning winds up and cracks Andersen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Andersen has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Manning escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Manning!
Manning decides to stand up, so the ref orders Andersen to his feet.
Manning shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manning performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manning winds up and cracks Andersen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Manning is keen to just control but Andersen is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manning lands a nice short elbow.
Manning is taking a breather. Andersen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Manning dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Manning scores with a head kick.
Manning drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Manning accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Andersen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manning with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Manning gets to his feet. Andersen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Manning has closed the distance and engaged Andersen in a clinch.
Andersen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Manning gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Manning is pushing Andersen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andersen wants to break free but Manning has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning cracks Andersen with a nice body shot.
Manning gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Andersen regains guard.
Manning is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Manning trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersen is trying to keep Manning in close.
Manning not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Manning tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersen is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Manning's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Manning misses with a series of wild punches.
Manning rushes Andersen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Manning breaks the clinch.
Andersen has his takedown stuffed
and Manning decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Andersen's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Manning slips nicely into half guard.
Andersen tries to roll over but Manning keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Manning looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Manning can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andersen is looking to escape.
Andersen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Andersen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
A nice elbow there by Manning.
Manning lands a heavy elbow.
Manning putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Manning lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Andersen hang on?
Manning landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manning looking to control and managing it successfully.
Andersen is desperately trying to improve his position but Manning has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Manning dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Andersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manning was well out of range. Poor timing from Andersen.
Andersen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manning counters with a straight right hand.
Andersen misses with a takedown
and Manning counters with a takedown into side control.
Manning decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manning breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manning lands with an overhand left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manning fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Andersen sprawls well initially but Manning persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manning decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Manning to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Manning trying to control but Andersen is working from the bottom.
Andersen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Manning rolls with it to try and escape but Andersen cranks on the arm and Manning is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rich Andersen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoffry Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is kułak. Geoffry Adams is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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253 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geoffry Adams!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gonzales.
Nice sprawl there from Adams as Gonzales shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adams pushes Gonzales up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Antonio Gonzales has been cut.
Adams manages to pull guard.
Adams throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gonzales in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adams wants to stand but Gonzales is controlling the position.
Adams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzales gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gonzales trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gonzales really is a fat lump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales shoots in for a double leg but Adams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gonzales is breathing heavily.
Adams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Adams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gonzales was covering up waiting for the punch and Adams finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Adams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gonzales working a defensive guard but Adams manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gonzales is looking for a sweep.
Gonzales takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams gets to mount! Gonzales was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams is landing with some decent strikes but Gonzales is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Adams cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams landing punches.
Adams in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Adams lands a big elbow.
Antonio Gonzales's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adams scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gonzales?
Adams lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jeez, Antonio Gonzales's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Adams breaks from Gonzales's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antonio Gonzales's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Geoffry Adams!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulie Marconna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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240 lbs
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paulie Marconna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson is looking to clinch but Marconna is avoiding it.
Marconna keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marconna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marconna clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Marconna won't allow it.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Marconna is controlling him.
Marconna manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marconna misses with a punch to the body.
Marconna lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Thomas Anderson has been cut.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anderson trying to control the position but instead, Marconna has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anderson into the cage.
Come on Marconna - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marconna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Anderson tries to circle away but Marconna has him pinned against the cage.
Marconna goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marconna keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson is pushing Marconna up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Anderson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Marconna creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Anderson's defenses.
Marconna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Marconna keeps him there for the moment.
Marconna lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Thomas Anderson's cut even more.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson dodges an elbow strike from Marconna.
Marconna displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anderson up against the cage.
Marconna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Marconna.
The cut above Thomas Anderson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marconna throws a punch but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson tries to break the clinch but Marconna is controlling the position.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marconna stalling in the clinch.
Marconna working Anderson over with knees to the body.
Anderson looks gassed!
Marconna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marconna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Marconna.
Marconna holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marconna misses with a knee strike.
Marconna lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marconna lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.
Thomas Anderson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Marconna tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Marconna misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Marconna.
Marconna landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marconna lands an elbow inside that Anderson shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thomas Anderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paulie Marconna!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tekturo Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Germone Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Germone Simpson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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196 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tekturo Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Germone Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Simpson tries to reverse the position but Khan maintains control.
Khan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Simpson?
Khan wants to control the pace but Simpson is squirming around nicely.
Khan scoring with strikes but Simpson is staying in there.
Khan lands a big elbow.
Simpson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Khan.
Khan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan is landing with some decent strikes but Simpson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Simpson regains half guard.
Simpson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khan.
Khan thows a huge punch but Simpson dodges it nicely.
Simpson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Khan.
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khan.
Khan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Khan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Khan looking to sit in guard and control but Simpson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Simpson stands up and waves to Khan to follow him.
Simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Khan.
Simpson looks gassed!
Khan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Khan thows a big elbow that misses.
Khan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khan forces his way into half guard.
Khan slips a nice elbow through Simpson's hands, connecting with Simpson's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simpson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Khan is really struggling to control Simpson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Khan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Khan with the ground and pound but Simpson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Simpson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khan is looking to work some ground and pound but Simpson has wrist control.
Khan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Khan cracks Simpson with a big elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Simpson some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tekturo Khan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
Khan shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well.
Germone Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simpson circles away.
Khan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Khan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khan trying to mount his opponent but Simpson defends it.
Simpson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simpson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Khan throwing strikes from guard but Simpson blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khan.
Khan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simpson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khan.
Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan scoring with some ground and pound.
Simpson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khan.
Khan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Khan wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Khan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan throws a big right hand that misses.
Khan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Khan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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, due to lack of activity on the part of Tekturo Khan.
Simpson blocks a jab.
Simpson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Khan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tekturo Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khan sprawls well. Khan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet.
Khan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Khan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khan is in close to Simpson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tekturo Khan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Khan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Simpson to the mat! Simpson manages to get full guard.
Khan preventing the sweep.
Khan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simpson's head.
Khan advances to half guard.
Khan winds up and cracks Simpson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Khan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Khan there.
Simpson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Khan lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson won't allow Khan to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khan.
Simpson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khan.
Khan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Simpson!
Khan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Khan punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan working Simpson over with strikes here.
Simpson is desperately trying to improve his position but Khan has a good base and remains in mount.
Khan breaks from Simpson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A big strike lands for Khan! That's really hurt Simpson and he's turned his back - Khan keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Khan jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tekturo Khan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chico Lockdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Strength Within. Steve Johnson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chico Lockdown!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockdown looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Lockdown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Lockdown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lockdown.
Steve Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chico Lockdown.
Lockdown just misses with a punch to the body.
Lockdown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lockdown somewhat.
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson is taking a breather. Lockdown says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lockdown trying to control here.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Lockdown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working over Lockdown with some ground and pound. Lockdown looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lockdown is looking to escape.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lockdown is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson 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.
Lockdown is looking to improve his position.
Lockdown trying to control here.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lockdown trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Lockdown actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lockdown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lockdown looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lockdown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lockdown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson throwing shots but Lockdown is blocking nicely.
Lockdown trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson is keen to just control but Lockdown is a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lockdown trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is taking a breather. Lockdown says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lockdown trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Lockdown's temple.
Lockdown on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lockdown defending well though.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lockdown on the ground.
Johnson trying to mount his opponent but Lockdown defends it.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Johnson throwing shots but Lockdown is blocking nicely.
Lockdown tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Lockdown taking some punishment here, with Johnson in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown trying to control here.
Lockdown wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lockdown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Lockdown didn't expect that.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lockdown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson is pushing down on Lockdown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lockdown is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lockdown has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Lockdown is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson lands a big elbow.
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Johnson lands some shots froms side control.
Lockdown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lockdown wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Lockdown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lockdown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lockdown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Lockdown's hands, connecting with Lockdown's forehead.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Lockdown dodges it nicely.
Lockdown is pressing down on Johnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Johnson cracks Lockdown with a solid left hand.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockdown controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Lockdown has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lockdown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Lockdown is keeping the position.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lockdown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to control but Lockdown is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lockdown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Johnson working over Lockdown with some ground and pound. Lockdown looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lockdown wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks Lockdown's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.
Johnson dominating with strikes here.
Johnson looking to control but Lockdown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lockdown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lockdown looks a forlorn figure.
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lockdown can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lockdown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lockdown tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Lockdown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson working Lockdown over with strikes here.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lockdown can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lockdown takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Lockdown is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Johnson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Lockdown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lockdown misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Lockdown wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Lockdown throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Johnson wants to control but Lockdown is keeping him busy.
Lockdown wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lockdown manages to get back to half guard.
Johnson prevents Lockdown from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lockdown keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lockdown misses with a takedown
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Lockdown on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson drops an elbow to the side of Lockdown's head.
Lockdown is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Lockdown tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Chico Lockdown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is keen to just control but Lockdown is a slippery customer.
Lockdown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson trying to control the pace.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lockdown tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lockdown wants to sweep but Johnson has passed to side control!
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lockdown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown is looking to reverse the position.
Lockdown is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Lockdown tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson lands a few punches from side control.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lockdown ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Steve Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Johnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lockdown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lockdown will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lockdown is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Lockdown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scotty McGruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dorian Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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215 lbs
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214 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scotty McGruber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dorian Walker!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McGruber manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McGruber pulls Walker in close to his closed guard and prevents Walker from doing any damage or advancing position.
McGruber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walker lands a couple of digs.
Walker throws and elbow that misses. McGruber uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Walker's guard. Nice move by McGruber!
McGruber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walker doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
McGruber trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGruber throws a big right hand that misses.
Walker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walker is on top in guard.
McGruber wants to stand and escape but Walker is having none of it.
McGruber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGruber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGruber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walker manages to get himself to full guard.
McGruber is looking to work some ground and pound but Walker has wrist control.
Walker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McGruber is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Walker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Walker has escaped and now he's on top!
Walker is working McGruber over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walker stands up over McGruber, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Walker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGruber working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walker.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Walker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGruber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGruber controlling Walker's posture.
Walker wants to pass the guard but McGruber is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is looking to work some ground and pound but McGruber has wrist control.
McGruber controls Walker momentarily but Walker frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGruber leaves Walker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Walker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGruber jabs at Walker's body.
McGruber wants to clinch.
McGruber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Walker's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGruber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker.
McGruber misses with a double jab
and Walker counters with a single leg into guard. McGruber didn't expect that.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Walker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGruber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Walker thows a big elbow that misses.
Walker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGruber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walker throws and elbow that misses. McGruber uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Walker's guard. Nice move by McGruber!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGruber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGruber throws a big right hand that misses.
McGruber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian Walker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McGruber throws a nice looking combination but Walker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGruber looks to clinch
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from McGruber misses its intended target.
McGruber clinches.
McGruber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGruber misses with a body shot
and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Walker throws a strike aimed at the side of McGruber's head but McGruber avoids it well.
McGruber takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Walker working the head and body with strikes.
Walker throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McGruber works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Walker thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing McGruber to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but McGruber is retaining full guard.
McGruber is adopting a defensive guard.
McGruber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGruber is adopting a defensive guard.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Walker throws a strike but McGruber rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGruber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGruber's guard.
Walker stands and throws McGruber's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dorian Walker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walker working the body and head with strikes.
McGruber taking punishment in the form of punches.
Walker throws an elbow but McGruber slips to the side and avoids it well.
Walker has knee on belly momentarily but McGruber bucks him off and regains half guard.
Walker looks to land a strike but McGruber avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a strike but McGruber rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McGruber trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGruber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Walker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McGruber is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Walker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Walker has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGruber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Walker is working McGruber over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Walker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Walker throws a big right hand that misses.
Walker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGruber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Walker throws a big right hand that misses.
Walker wants to pass the guard but McGruber is keeping the position.
McGruber trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McGruber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGruber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGruber stuffs the takedown.
Walker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGruber.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGruber.
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!
McGruber clinches up with Walker and pushes him back against the cage.
McGruber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGruber drops Walker with a left right combo! McGruber follows him down to the ground into side control.
Walker is rocked!
It looks like Dorian Walker has been cut.
Walker tries to improve position but can't.
Walker defending against the ground and pound.
McGruber throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McGruber's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGruber throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Walker can do anything to dispel that myth.
McGruber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Walker tries to roll over but McGruber keeps him under control.
Walker regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McGruber.
McGruber is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McGruber is looking to work some ground and pound but Walker has wrist control.
Walker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGruber with a flurry of punches that miss.
Walker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGruber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Walker pulls McGruber in close to prevent any damage.
Walker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McGruber is in trouble now - Walker has advanced to mount!
McGruber regains half guard.
McGruber 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.
Walker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGruber blocking the ground and pound attempt from Walker.
McGruber is trying to control but can't.
McGruber is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Walker lands a nice short elbow.
McGruber taking some punishment here, with Walker in his half guard.
McGruber works his way to full guard. Good work.
Walker throws a big right hand that misses.
Walker throwing strikes but missing.
McGruber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Walker pushes down on McGruber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker throwing shots but McGruber is blocking nicely.
McGruber is pressing down on Walker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Walker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGruber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walker is looking to work some ground and pound but McGruber has wrist control.
Walker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty McGruber clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dorian Walker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McGruber misses with a few strikes there.
McGruber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGruber misses with a double jab
and Walker counters with a nice double leg into side control. McGruber won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Walker are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Walker lands a decent elbow from side control.
McGruber gets back to half guard.
Walker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGruber regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Walker.
Walker throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McGruber working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Walker.
Walker is looking to advance position but McGruber has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Walker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGruber thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by McGruber there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McGruber misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Walker blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGruber misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McGruber misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Poor strikes thrown by McGruber there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Walker blocking the ground and pound.
Walker is desperately trying to improve his position but McGruber has a good base and remains in mount.
McGruber thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Walker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Walker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGruber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGruber pulls Walker in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Walker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGruber's guard.
Walker misses with a head shot. McGruber uses the momentum to regain guard.
McGruber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Walker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker throws and elbow that misses. McGruber uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Walker's guard. Nice move by McGruber!
Walker looking to control.
Walker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGruber thows a big elbow that misses.
McGruber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McGruber misses with a two punch combination.
McGruber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGruber walks into a straight right hand from Walker.
The fighters circling - McGruber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGruber looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorian Walker dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dorian Walker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Walker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGruber's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGruber tries to roll over but Walker keeps him under control.
Walker works his way into full mount!
Walker thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McGruber is looking to get to half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Poor strikes thrown by Walker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker throws a sloppy strike and McGruber uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and McGruber has ended up in Walker's guard.
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGruber.
Walker trying to keep a closed guard but McGruber is proving a slippery customer.
Walker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGruber!
Walker with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGruber manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by McGruber, under a barage of strikes from Walker.
McGruber is looking for a sweep. Walker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walker with the ground and pound but McGruber uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Walker throwing strikes but missing.
Walker thows a big elbow that misses.
Walker is fighting to break McGruber's control of his arms but McGruber is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Walker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGruber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A swing and a miss from McGruber.
Walker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGruber at a distance.
Scotty McGruber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGruber.
McGruber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGruber falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walker counters with a shoot takedown. McGruber fights it but they end up in guard.
McGruber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McGruber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Walker throwing strikes from guard but McGruber blocks nicely.
Walker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Scotty McGruber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker stops McGruber from standing up.
Walker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Walker won't allow McGruber to sweep him here.
McGruber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Walker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGruber closes the distance looking to clinch
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walker gets a takedown into half guard.
Walker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dorian Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Walker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dorian Walker!
Dorian Walker is the new light heavyweight champion!
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