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EMMA 28: Gontier vs. Bimbo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valio Mashinata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mashinata comes to the cage accompanied by Dinosaur song. Tom Tucker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Valio Mashinata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mashinata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tucker looks to land a combination but Mashinata avoids it well.
Tucker lands a really nice looking cross but Mashinata seems unphased.
Mashinata swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tucker counters with a straight right hand.
Tucker misses with a two punch combination.
Tucker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mashinata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mashinata scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tucker doesn't seem bothered though.
Mashinata scores with a hook.
Tucker throws a combination that misses
enabling Mashinata to counter with a crisp jab.
Tucker misses with a combination
and Mashinata counters with a right hand to the body.
Tucker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Mashinata to counter with a crisp jab.
Tucker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mashinata counters with a series of strikes. Tucker will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mashinata scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mashinata is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tucker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mashinata is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashinata is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mashinata looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mashinata in particular looking to stall.
That's two 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.
Mashinata is working for a submission of some sort.
Tucker is controlling Mashinata's trapped leg to prevent Mashinata from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mashinata trying to control from half guard but Tucker is working away.
Tucker wants to get back to full guard.
Tucker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Mashinata from controlling successfully.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mashinata is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mashinata drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tucker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mashinata has Tucker in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valio Mashinata 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.
Tucker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mashinata throws out the jab.
Tucker misses with a combination
and Mashinata counters with a stiff right hand.
Tucker throws a left and a right that both miss
so Mashinata counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mashinata looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tucker keeping full guard, as Mashinata tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Mashinata from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Valio Mashinata.
Tucker throws a right and a left that Mashinata avoids nicely.
Tucker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tucker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mashinata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tucker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mashinata counters with a left and a right that stings Tucker.
Mashinata misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tucker swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tucker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tucker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mashinata counters with a three punch combo that has Tucker backing up. Tucker nods at Mashinata to acknowledge the strikes.
Tucker misses with a double jab.
Tucker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mashinata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tucker misses with a double jab
and Mashinata counters with a left and a right that stings Tucker.
Tucker throws a combination that misses
and Mashinata counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tucker won't be happy with that.
Tucker is breathing heavily.
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!
Tucker is trying to control Mashinata's posture but Mashinata avoids it.
Mashinata swings around for an armbar but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mashinata's guard.
Mashinata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tucker throws a series of punches but Mashinata avoids them all with ease.
Tucker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mashinata counters with a stiff right hand.
Mashinata scores with a three punch combo!
Tucker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tucker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mashinata.
Mashinata looks to score with a jab to the body but Tucker is just out of range.
Tucker lands with a straight right. Mashinata didn't see that one coming.
Mashinata misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Tucker to counter with a crisp jab.
Tucker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mashinata counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mashinata misses with the combination.
Mashinata throws a right and a left that Tucker avoids nicely.
Tucker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mashinata.
Tucker tries to bum rush Mashinata with a series of wild strikes but Mashinata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tom Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mashinata misses with a two punch combination.
Mashinata blocks a jab.
Mashinata changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tucker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mashinata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tucker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tucker tries to bench press Mashinata off him but Mashinata keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tucker wants to control but Mashinata postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valio Mashinata dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Tucker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mashinata throws out the jab.
Mashinata misses with a few strikes there.
Tucker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tucker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tucker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mashinata.
Tucker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mashinata counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tucker won't be happy with that.
Mashinata is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tucker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mashinata tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mashinata has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mashinata wants to control but Tucker is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashinata looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mashinata tries to advance to mount but Tucker instead regains half guard.
Tucker tries to get to full guard but Mashinata has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mashinata is trying to control. Tucker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tucker cracks Mashinata with an open hand slap.
Tucker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mashinata is rocked!
Tucker steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Mashinata is out on his feet! Tucker sets himself and nearly takes Mashinata's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tom Tucker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Cruz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Robson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson lands an overhand right.
Robson moves into the clinch.
Robson working Cruz over with knees to the body.
Cruz looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robson.
Still in the clinch, Robson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cruz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cruz takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Aaron Cruz has been cut.
Robson scores with a shot to the side of Cruz's head.
Robson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Robson cracks Cruz with a nice body shot.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
Cruz looks gassed!
Knees in the clinch landing for Robson.
Robson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cruz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Robson lands a big knee to the head and Cruz goes down! Robson pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Robson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Neo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Voltron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voltron is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Get to the Choppa. Magnus Voltron told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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280 lbs
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230 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Neo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Voltron!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neo throws a head kick but Voltron moves out of range.
Neo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Neo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Neo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas Neo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Neo throws a sloppy head kick and Voltron moves out of range easily.
Neo lands a big head kick that sends Voltron tumbling to the mat! Neo takes a step backwards and waves Voltron back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Voltron is rocked!
It looks like Magnus Voltron has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Neo - that's a beauty! Voltron is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Neo can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thomas Neo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Shamwow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Shamwow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Miller!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
Miller throws a series of punches but Shamwow avoids them all with ease.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shamwow as he jumps to the side.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Shamwow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamwow drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miller is trying to keep Shamwow in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shamwow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shamwow wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Shamwow preventing the sweep.
Shamwow throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamwow preventing the sweep.
Shamwow works over Miller with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamwow throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Shamwow throwing strikes from guard but Miller blocks nicely.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shamwow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two 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.
Shamwow pushes down on Miller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shamwow wants to take a breather but Miller is having none of it.
Shamwow is nestled in close to Miller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shamwow passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to reverse the position but Shamwow maintains control.
Shamwow is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Miller has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Miller!
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamwow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shamwow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard.
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Shamwow from controlling successfully.
Shamwow is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Miller is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamwow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shamwow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller is looking to stand up but Shamwow isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Shamwow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shamwow scores with a shot to the body.
Shamwow throws a shot to the body.
Shamwow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shamwow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Shamwow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miller can't keep his opponent in guard - Shamwow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shamwow thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Shamwow is working for a submission of some sort.
Miller is staying active underneath Shamwow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamwow slows the pace down in half guard.
Shamwow seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Miller has recovered full guard.
Miller is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shamwow slips nicely into half guard.
Miller is looking to improve his position.
Shamwow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miller has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shamwow 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamwow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shamwow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shamwow tries to pass to full mount but Miller defends it.
Miller looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shamwow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shamwow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miller won't allow Shamwow to pass to mount.
Shamwow 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.
Shamwow works his way into side control.
Shamwow working the head and body with strikes.
Shamwow is chipping away with strikes.
An elbow from Shamwow crashes against the mat.
Shamwow lands a decent elbow from side control.
Shamwow advances to mount.
Shamwow is landing with some decent strikes but Miller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Shamwow dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Shamwow scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shamwow lands an elbow.
Shamwow working the ground and pound from side control.
Miller gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shamwow cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Miller is rocked!
Shamwow is landing with some decent strikes but Miller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Miller is still in real trouble! Can Shamwow finish him?
Shamwow fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamwow content just to control the position here.
Shamwow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Miller seems to have recovered his senses.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamwow content just to control the position here.
Shamwow dominating with strikes here.
Shamwow lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Shamwow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shamwow cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Shamwow wants to control the pace but Miller is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shamwow is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Shamwow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miller is in a horrible position here. Shamwow smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamwow with good strikes from the mount here!
Shamwow lands a big elbow.
Miller wants to control but Shamwow is having none of it.
Shamwow fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Shamwow landing strikes from the mount and Miller is in trouble!
Shamwow lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Miller is looking to improve his position but Shamwow isn't that keen on the idea.
Miller taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamwow with shots to the head and body - Miller looks very uncomfortable down there.
Miller wants to control but Shamwow is having none of it.
Shamwow in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
James Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamwow working the ground and pound effectively.
Ken Shamwow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shamwow controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Shamwow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shamwow 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Shamwow!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samual Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Powers's choice of entrance music: Saved by the Bell. Samual Powers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samual Powers!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers throws a head kick but Castle moves out of range.
Powers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Powers is controlling the pace.
Powers blocks the strikes from Castle.
Powers slows the pace down in half guard.
Powers frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle wants to control but Powers is having none of it.
Powers is working for a guillotine from mount but Castle frees his head quite easily.
Powers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Castle is looking to escape.
Powers with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castle is squirming around, avoiding Powers's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Powers swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Castle is now in Powers's guard. A big mistake from Powers there, giving up the dominant position!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Samual Powers.
Powers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Castle sprawls well initially but Powers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Castle is not content to let Powers control the position.
Castle trying to control from the bottom.
Powers passes into side control, despite Castle's attempt to control the position.
Castle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Castle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Castle tries to get to full guard but Powers has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle is trying to control but can't.
Powers trying to control the action but Castle is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Castle tries to roll over but Powers keeps him under control.
Castle is working hard here to advance position.
Powers is trying to control the action in half guard but Castle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Powers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Powers trying to control but Castle is working from the bottom.
Castle keeping full guard, as Powers tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Castle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers is pushing down on Castle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Castle is fighting to maintain full guard but Powers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Powers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Castle has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Powers escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Powers!
Powers taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samual Powers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Powers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castle.
Powers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castle as he jumps to the side.
Powers throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Castle.
Powers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Powers. That's going to slow Castle down.
Castle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Powers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Powers.
Castle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Powers wants to control from the top but Castle keeps moving.
Castle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Castle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Powers has managed to get both his arms back between Castle's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castle has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Powers is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Castle.
A lull in the action here as Powers stalls from top position.
Castle is not content to let Powers control the position.
Powers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Castle tries to bench press Powers off him but Powers keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Powers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Castle sneaks back into half guard.
Powers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Powers trying to control the action but Castle is working from the bottom.
Castle won't allow Powers to pass to mount.
Castle strikes from the bottom but Powers passes into mount!
Powers content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Castle is looking to escape.
Powers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Powers is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Castle can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Powers is looking to work his way around to Castle's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Castle is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
Powers wants to control the pace but Castle is squirming around nicely.
Castle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Powers with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Powers controlling from mount.
Powers wants to control the pace but Castle is squirming around nicely.
Despite being in the dominant position, Samual Powers just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Powers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samual Powers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Castle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Powers throws a push kick but Castle slaps the foot to one side.
Powers lands a head kick!
Castle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Powers counters with a shoot takedown. Castle fights it but they end up in guard.
Castle keeping moving, preventing Powers from controlling successfully.
Powers pushing down on Castle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Powers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castle keeps working.
Castle looking for submissions off his back.
Powers is working for a kimura but Castle is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Powers is looking for a kimura here.
Powers passes to full mount!
Powers trying to control but Castle is having none of it.
Powers controlling his opponent.
Samual Powers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Samual Powers has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Castle can't escape the position.
Powers controlling the pace for now.
Castle tries to reverse the position but Powers maintains control.
Powers seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Castle is holding on tight.
Powers looking to control and managing it successfully.
Powers trying to control but Castle is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers works his way to his opponent's back.
Castle wants to control his opponent's hands but Powers gets his hands free.
Castle is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Powers.
Castle manages to reverse the position and now he's in Powers's guard. Nice work there by Castle.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Samual Powers.
Powers shoots in and bounces Castle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle working for submissions but it's allowed Powers to get to half guard.
Powers slows the pace down in half guard.
Powers trying to pass the guard but Castle defending well.
Powers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Castle actively working from the bottom here.
Frank Castle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castle actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samual Powers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Powers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samual Powers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Papa Diop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and FOSTER Zwingman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zwingman has chosen Loungmeister - Ugress as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Papa Diop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, FOSTER Zwingman!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zwingman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zwingman somewhat.
Zwingman lands a body shot.
Zwingman lands with a cross.
Diop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zwingman avoiding damage as Diop throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Diop.
Diop working Zwingman over with knees to the body.
Zwingman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zwingman goes for a takedown attempt but Diop pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diop shoots in but no luck this time.
Diop misses with a double jab.
Zwingman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Diop counters with a nice leg kick.
Papa Diop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of FOSTER Zwingman.
Zwingman looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zwingman misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diop fails to land with a series of punches.
Zwingman throws a hook to the side of Diop's head but Diop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diop moves away from the strike by Zwingman.
Zwingman misses with a combination
and Diop counters with a head kick that drops Zwingman to the mat! Zwingman scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
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!
A slow jab from Zwingman misses its intended target.
Zwingman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zwingman lands in his opponent's guard.
Diop 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.
Diop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zwingman is aware though and is defending well.
Diop wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diop lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zwingman!
Diop has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zwingman's face.
Zwingman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diop punishing his opponent with strikes.
Diop dominating with strikes here.
Diop looking to ground and pound but Zwingman is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diop throws some wild stikes that Zwingman manages to avoid easily.
Zwingman tries to reverse the position but Diop maintains control.
Diop with good strikes from the mount here!
Zwingman working to try and regain half guard.
Zwingman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Diop working Zwingman over with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zwingman is in a horrible position here. Diop smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Diop cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diop avoids the attempt from Zwingman to control.
Diop working Zwingman over with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diop is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zwingman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diop with shots to the head and body - Zwingman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Diop with good strikes from the mount here!
Zwingman is in a horrible position here. Diop smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Diop lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Zwingman is desperately trying to improve his position but Diop has a good base and remains in mount.
Diop landing strikes, looking to finish!
Diop postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zwingman looks a forlorn figure.
Zwingman is squirming around, avoiding Diop's attempts to control the action.
Diop lands a big elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zwingman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Diop looking for a sweep. Not yet Diop, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Diop dominated that round.
That's time! Diop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zwingman keeps the fight on the outside.
Diop misses with a kick to the body.
Diop misses with a head kick.
Diop tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zwingman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zwingman misses with a straight right.
Diop blocks a jab.
Zwingman swats away the attempt to clinch by Diop.
Zwingman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zwingman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Diop to the mat! Diop manages to get full guard.
Zwingman scoring with some ground and pound.
Diop 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.
Diop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwingman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diop is trying to control the position but Zwingman postures up.
Zwingman lands a couple of elbows.
Diop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zwingman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zwingman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diop's head.
Diop is trying to hold Zwingman in close to prevent damage but Zwingman has managed to pass into half guard.
Zwingman drops an elbow to the side of Diop's head.
Diop is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zwingman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zwingman's back!
Zwingman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diop can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zwingman is looking to escape.
Zwingman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diop blocks the strikes from Zwingman.
Zwingman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zwingman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zwingman wants to sweep here but Diop controlling him for the moment.
Papa Diop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zwingman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zwingman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Diop tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diop is in a horrible position here. Zwingman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zwingman working Diop over with strikes here.
The referee warns Diop that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Zwingman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
It looks like Papa Diop has been cut.
Diop tries to hold on but Zwingman pushes him away.
Zwingman controlling the pace for now.
Diop tries to reverse the position but Zwingman maintains control.
Zwingman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diop's face.
Zwingman working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diop wants to control but Zwingman is having none of it.
Diop is desperately trying to improve his position but Zwingman has a good base and remains in mount.
Diop is working hard here to advance position.
Zwingman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Diop manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zwingman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zwingman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
FOSTER Zwingman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Papa Diop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zwingman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch lands to the side of Diop 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diop throws a right and a left that Zwingman avoids nicely.
Zwingman just misses with a punch to the body.
Zwingman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Diop avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zwingman.
Zwingman misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zwingman scores with the left hand. Diop knows he should have avoided that one.
Diop misses with a low kick.
Diop scoring well with a low kick there.
Diop moves in looking to clinch but Zwingman pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwingman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diop.
Zwingman misses with a takedown attempt
and Diop makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zwingman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diop blocks a jab.
Zwingman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diop on the side of the head.
Zwingman scores with a jab.
Diop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diop feints and as Zwingman raises his hands in defense, Diop changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diop throwing strikes but missing.
Diop is looking to work some ground and pound but Zwingman has wrist control.
Zwingman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diop advances to half guard.
Zwingman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diop with a nice head shot there.
Diop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zwingman is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diop slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zwingman wants to sweep here but Diop controlling him for the moment.
Diop is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zwingman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zwingman has escaped and now he's on top!
Zwingman preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zwingman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zwingman defends it easily.
Zwingman with a nice head shot there.
Diop wants to sweep but no luck.
Zwingman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zwingman wants to control from the top but Diop keeps moving.
Zwingman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Diop is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zwingman wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diop lands with a punch from half guard.
Diop throwing shots but Zwingman is blocking nicely.
Diop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zwingman keeps working.
Diop throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zwingman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Diop.
Zwingman wants to get back to full guard.
Diop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zwingman defending well though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diop tries to clinch but Zwingman moves out of range.
Diop misses with the combination.
Diop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 Papa Diop.
Well Diop 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa Diop!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Arealius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arealius comes to the cage accompanied by Ministry Rock. Benson has chosen Emergence Of Talents as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
190 lbs
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24
190 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Arealius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Benson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Arealius. That's going to slow Benson down.
Arealius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arealius gets the takedown into side control.
Arealius stands up and beckons Benson to his feet.
Arealius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Benson misses the target.
Arealius drops Benson with a beautiful combination! Benson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Arealius is looking for the KO!
Benson is rocked!
It looks like Ben Benson has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arealius moves out of range as Benson strikes.
Arealius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benson is still on wobbly legs! Can Arealius finish him?
Arealius darts in and clinches Benson up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Arealius.
Arealius misses with a knee to the head.
Benson seems to have recovered his senses.
Benson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Arealius tries a knee to the head but Benson blocks it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Arealius.
Benson looks gassed!
Arealius comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson avoids a wild elbow strike from Arealius.
Arealius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Benson avoids it.
Arealius creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benson's defenses.
That has opened up Ben Benson's cut even more.
Benson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Arealius scores with a nice hook to the head.
The cut above Ben Benson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Benson tries to break free but Arealius pushes him back against the cage.
Arealius lands an elbow inside.
Benson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Arealius will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Benson up against the cage.
Arealius tries a knee to the head but Benson blocks it.
Arealius lands an elbow that stopped Benson in his tracks for a moment.
Arealius prevents Benson from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Arealius.
Ben Benson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice elbow from Arealius.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ben Benson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anthony Arealius!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Buzzard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azeroth King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Smooth Criminal kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Azeroth King acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Buzzard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azeroth King!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King checks a leg kick.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buzzard.
King checks a low kick from Buzzard.
Some wild striking there from King.
King throws a series of punches but Buzzard avoids them all with ease.
Buzzard throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buzzard scores with a shot to the body.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Buzzard.
A big right from Buzzard misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Buzzard. That snapped King's head back.
Buzzard throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buzzard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King scores with a nice strike.
Buzzard tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzzard ducks right into an uppercut from King.
Donk. King catches Buzzard right on the button with a cross.
Buzzard lands a nice shot to the body.
Buzzard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Buzzard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King cracks Buzzard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buzzard.
Billy Buzzard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King scores with a nice strike.
King closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from King.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buzzard.
King staying out of range there.
Billy Buzzard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King slips under a jab.
Buzzard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
King is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Buzzard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A nice combination there by King.
A slow jab from Buzzard misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
Buzzard doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
Buzzard misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Buzzard lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
Buzzard misses with a body shot
and King counters with a series of strikes. Buzzard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Buzzard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Buzzard's head.
King lands with a good body shot.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buzzard works the jab nicely.
King closes the distance and lands a one-two.
King digs a good hook to Buzzard's body.
Buzzard is breathing heavily.
Buzzard throws a left and a right that both miss
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buzzard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Buzzard misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buzzard.
Buzzard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Buzzard walks into a stiff left hand from King.
King with a hook.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buzzard tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
King shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Buzzard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Buzzard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
King trying to control but Buzzard is working from the bottom.
King stands up and waves to Buzzard to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard tries to clinch but King moves away
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Buzzard.
Buzzard is looking to chop away at King's legs.
Buzzard thows a left - swing and a miss!
King closes the distance and clinches up with Buzzard, looking for a takedown. King pushes Buzzard against the cage but Buzzard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buzzard stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab lands there for King.
Buzzard misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Buzzard.
Buzzard throws a hook but King blocks it.
King lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
King throws a series of punches but Buzzard moves out of range.
Buzzard throws a predictable looking body shot
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buzzard stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azeroth King dominated that round.
That's time! Buzzard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Buzzard closes the distance and clinches.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buzzards head.
King blocks the elbow strike.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for King. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Buzzard just misses with a elbow thrown towards King's brow.
Buzzard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buzzard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Buzzard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Buzzard throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
King throws a hook but Buzzard avoids it easily.
Buzzard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King looks to land a combination but Buzzard avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buzzard as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Buzzard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buzzard throws a big shot that misses.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Buzzard's head back.
Azeroth King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buzzard falls off balance throwing a combination
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buzzard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buzzard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
An inside leg kick lands from Buzzard.
A punch combination from King misses.
King defending well as Buzzard loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Buzzard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buzzard walks into a stiff left hand from King.
King throws a hook but Buzzard avoids it easily.
Buzzard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King throws a right and a left that Buzzard avoids nicely.
King ducks under a wild hook from Buzzard.
Buzzard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King takes a swing at Buzzard's ribcage but misses.
Buzzard catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Buzzard tries to clinch
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buzzard misses with a body shot
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King scores with a one two! Buzzard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws a right hand that Buzzard ducks under and follows up with a left that Buzzard also avoids with ease.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Buzzard tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
King shoots in but Buzzard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Billy Buzzard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azeroth King.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Buzzard misses with a double jab
and King counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard misses with a combination
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Buzzard misses with a combination
and King counters with a left to the body.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buzzard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
Buzzard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A left and a right from King both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
King moves out of range as Buzzard strikes.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Azeroth King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buzzard darts in trying to clinch
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buzzard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
King scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Buzzard throws a low kick but King moves out of range easily.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buzzard moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buzzard at a distance.
King looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buzzard is fending him off so far but King persists. Nope, Buzzard circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right-left combo lands from King.
Buzzard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
King is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azeroth King 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. This is the final round!
King lands an overhand right.
King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice cross by King.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buzzard.
Buzzard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
Buzzard misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Buzzard misses with a hook.
Buzzard misses with an uppercut.
King slips a straight right by Buzzard.
Buzzard throws a predictable looking body shot
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
King slips a jab from Buzzard.
Buzzard throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Buzzard. Buzzard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Buzzard falls off balance throwing a combination
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Buzzard thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzzard swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Buzzard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Buzzard dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
Buzzard throws a predictable looking body shot
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Buzzard throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
King slips under a jab.
A jab from Buzzard misses.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buzzard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King works Buzzard's body with a nice hook.
King scores with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - King scores with a four punch combination!
Buzzard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Buzzard is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King!
Oh Buzzard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Buzzard to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Buzzard looks to clinch but King throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Buzzard taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Azeroth King!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Tyler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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144 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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130 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Tyler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Little Dude!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dude manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tyler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tyler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dude is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tyler defends well.
Tyler lands a couple of digs.
Tyler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dude had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyler defends it easily.
Tyler lands a couple of digs.
Tyler tries to free his leg and advance position but Dude is retaining full guard.
Tyler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler stands up over Dude, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tyler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tyler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dude has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyler has managed to get both his arms back between Dude's legs - danger averted.
Tyler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dude's guard.
Tyler is working for a kimura but Dude is defending it quite comfortably.
Dude blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tyler.
Tyler winds up and cracks Dude with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tyler working the head and body with strikes.
Tyler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dude's head.
Dude has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tyler is working away from the top position though.
Tyler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tyler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tyler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tyler lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler throwing shots but Dude is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tyler drops an elbow to the side of Dude's head.
Tyler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tyler lands a nice short elbow.
Tyler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dude is just riding it out for now. Tyler eventually gives up the hold.
Tyler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dude looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tyler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dude is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tyler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dude looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyler is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Tyler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown but Dude shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dude is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dude is trying to get back to his feet.
Tyler in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tyler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dude down.
Tyler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tyler has hold of Dude's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dude seems comfortable defending it but Tyler has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dude is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dude is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Tyler couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Tyler!
Jake Tyler retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Gontier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Bimbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gontier comes to the cage accompanied by Three Days Grace - Break. Bimbo has chosen Pixies - Where Is My Mind? as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Gontier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lawrence Bimbo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gontier shoots for a takedown but Bimbo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gontier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gontier shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gontier was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gontier avoids the attempt from Bimbo to control.
Bimbo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gontier.
Gontier avoids the attempt from Bimbo to control.
Gontier trying to control but Bimbo is having none of it.
Bimbo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gontier is working for a guillotine from mount but Bimbo frees his head quite easily.
Gontier fails to move to back control.
Bimbo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gontier is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bimbo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bimbo!
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.
Gontier is trying to keep Bimbo in close.
Bimbo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gontier is keeping the position for now.
Bimbo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gontier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gontier working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bimbo has passed into half guard!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bimbo tries to stand and escape but Gontier actually recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bimbo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gontier looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gontier looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gontier!
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.
Gontier taking a break here but Bimbo is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bimbo is defending against the submission attempts here by Gontier.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gontier is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lawrence Bimbo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bimbo darts in and clinches Gontier up against the cage.
Gontier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gontier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bimbo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bimbo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Adam Gontier has been cut.
Bimbo crunches a lovely knee into Gontier's ribcage.
Bimbo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gontier is defending well for now.
Gontier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bimbo working aggressively here.
Bimbo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bimbo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bimbo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Bimbo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bimbo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gontier is defending well for now.
Bimbo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gontier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hand to the body from Bimbo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Bimbo.
Bimbo working Gontier over with knees to the body.
Bimbo tries to land knees in the clinch but Gontier avoids the damage to the body.
Bimbo working Gontier over with knees to the body.
Gontier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Bimbo.
Bimbo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bimbo cracks Gontier with a nice body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bimbo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bimbo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bimbo throws a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gontier misses with a kick to the body.
Bimbo jabs at Gontier's body.
Bimbo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bimbo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gontier has time to react.
Bimbo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gontier takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bimbo has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bimbo landing knees to the body.
Bimbo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bimbo missing with knees to the body.
Gontier tries for a takedown but Bimbo manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Gontier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gontier managing to block the knees to the body from Bimbo.
Bimbo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gontier blocks an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Bimbo.
Bimbo gets through Gontier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bimbo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bimbo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bimbo.
Bimbo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lawrence Bimbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bimbo closes the distance and clinches.
Bimbo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bimbo lands a knee to the body.
Bimbo lands a knee to the head.
Bimbo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bimbo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bimbo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bimbo scoring well with a low kick there.
Bimbo doesn't manage to clinch there - Gontier circles away.
Gontier bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bimbo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gontier's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gontier wants to take a breather but Bimbo is having none of it.
Bimbo wants to get back to his feet.
Gontier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bimbo defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gontier is working for a kimura but Bimbo is defending it quite comfortably.
Bimbo is defending against the submission attempts here by Gontier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bimbo is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Bimbo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam Gontier's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gontier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gontier swats away the attempt to clinch by Bimbo.
Bimbo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crunch! Bimbo slams his shin into Gontier's torso.
Gontier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bimbo finds it's way round the side to connect with Gontier's head.
Bimbo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gontier is out of range.
Gontier takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bimbo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gontier throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bimbo thumps Gontier with a low kick.
Gontier throws a head kick but Bimbo moves out of range.
Gontier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bimbo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab, jab by Bimbo - just one landing.
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!
Bimbo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gontier has time to react.
Good leg kick by Bimbo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bimbo misses with a head kick.
Bimbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bimbo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bimbo lands with a cross.
Gontier takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bimbo throws a head kick that Gontier semi-blocks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bimbo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bimbo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bimbo.
Bimbo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bimbo lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bimbo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bimbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crunch! Bimbo slams his shin into Gontier's torso.
Bimbo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bimbo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bimbo lands a nice looking body kick.
Bimbo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gontier will feel that in the morning.
Gontier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick lands from Bimbo.
Lawrence Bimbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bimbo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bimbo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gontier's head backwards.
Bimbo cracks the inside of Gontier's front leg.
Bimbo rushes Gontier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Bimbo.
Gontier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bimbo tries a knee to the head but Gontier blocks it.
Gontier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bimbo pushes Gontier back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Bimbo.
Gontier takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Bimbo.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bimbo.
Bimbo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gontier or not.
Gontier takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bimbo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gontier tries to keep at a distance but Bimbo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bimbo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bimbo lands a good knee to the midsection. Gontier won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bimbo.
Bimbo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gontier managing to block the knees to the body from Bimbo.
Gontier being controlled against the cage.
Bimbo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gontier is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bimbo to the mat. Bimbo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gontier won't allow Bimbo to get back to his feet.
Bimbo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gontier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gontier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gontier drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bimbo dives on top into guard.
Gontier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bimbo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gontier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gontier has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gontier wants to pass the guard but Bimbo is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Bimbo really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Gontier's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gontier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bimbo avoids it really well and circles away.
Bimbo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bimbo scores with a head kick.
Bimbo lands with a hook. Gontier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gontier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gontier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bimbo but Bimbo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bimbo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gontier's head backwards.
Bimbo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gontier shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gontier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Bimbo is trying to control the position but Gontier postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gontier tries to free his leg and advance position but Bimbo is retaining full guard.
Bimbo is looking to stand up but Gontier isn't so interested in that idea.
Gontier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bimbo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bimbo has escaped and now he's on top!
Gontier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bimbo is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bimbo advances to half guard.
Gontier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bimbo works over Gontier with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gontier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gontier throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bimbo escapes and throws Gontier's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gontier wants to control but Bimbo postures up.
Gontier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gontier is working hard here to advance position.
Gontier gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gontier wants to get back to full guard.
Gontier trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Bimbo dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Adam Gontier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bimbo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bimbo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gontier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bimbo.
Gontier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bimbo as he avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Bimbo.
Gontier looks for the body kick but Bimbo saw that one coming.
Bimbo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bimbo throws a head kick that half lands.
Bimbo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bimbo misses with a body kick.
Gontier fails with a takedown attempt.
Gontier throws the kick towards the body but Bimbo avoids it.
Gontier tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bimbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gontier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bimbo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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.
Bimbo scores with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bimbo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gontier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gontier takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bimbo.
Bimbo lands the left hand.
Bimbo throws a head kick that half lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bimbo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bimbo!
Bimbo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bimbo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bimbo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bimbo connects with a high kick.
Gontier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bimbo can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bimbo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bimbo.
Bimbo throws a good cross that connects.
Gontier takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gontier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bimbo circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Gontier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bimbo lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gontier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bimbo.
Bimbo lands a nice looking body kick.
Bimbo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bimbo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gontier. That did some damage!
Bimbo throws a head kick that half lands.
Gontier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bimbo. Bimbo obviously looking to wear him down.
Bimbo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bimbo lands a nice looking body shot.
Lawrence Bimbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bimbo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gontier.
Bimbo connects with a jab.
Bimbo scores with a leg kick.
Bimbo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gontier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bimbo. Bimbo obviously looking to wear him down.
Bimbo lands a jab to the nose.
Gontier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bimbo can pounce on him.
Gontier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bimbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bimbo finds it's way through Gontier's defenses.
Bimbo stuffs the takedown attempt from Gontier. Gontier gets slowly back to his feet.
Bimbo lands a high kick!
Bimbo scores with a nice strike.
Bimbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gontier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bimbo's waist but Bimbo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gontier off to one side.
Bimbo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gontier has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bimbo.
Bimbo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bimbo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gontier will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bimbo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gontier.
Bimbo lands a knee to the head.
Lawrence Bimbo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bimbo.
A knee to the head by Bimbo.
Gontier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bimbo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bimbo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bimbo thumps Gontier with a low kick.
Bimbo scoring well with a low kick there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bimbo.
Bimbo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gontier avoids the head kick by Bimbo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bimbo.
Bimbo slips a straight right by Gontier.
Gontier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gontier looks to score with a jab to the body but Bimbo is just out of range.
Bimbo scores with a decent looking hook.
Gontier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gontier fails to land the takedown.
Bimbo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gontier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bimbo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gontier at a distance.
Adam Gontier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bimbo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gontier. That did some damage!
Bimbo throws a leg kick which misses Gontier's front leg but catches the back leg as Gontier tries to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence Bimbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bimbo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 42:50
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 44:49
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lawrence Bimbo!
Lawrence Bimbo is the new heavyweight champion!
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