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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Scarlatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Conwboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scarlatti comes to the cage accompanied by 'Der Meister' by Rammstein. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Scarlatti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Conwboy!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarlatti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Scarlatti misses with a looping left.
Jimmy Scarlatti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarlatti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Conwboy.
Conwboy throws the left hand but Scarlatti avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarlatti looks to land a combination but Conwboy avoids it well.
Scarlatti throws a right and a left that Conwboy avoids nicely.
Scarlatti tried to score with a low kick but Conwboy checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarlatti slips a straight right by Conwboy.
Scarlatti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Conwboy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scarlatti shoots for a takedown but Conwboy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Conwboy tries for a takedown but Scarlatti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jimmy Scarlatti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Conwboy.
Scarlatti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Conwboy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scarlatti somewhat.
Conwboy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Conwboy misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Conwboy misses with a double jab
and Scarlatti counters with a two punch combo.
Scarlatti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A left lands for Scarlatti.
Scarlatti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conwboy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Scarlatti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Conwboy counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conwboy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scarlatti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scarlatti misses with a wild combination.
Conwboy throws a combination that misses
and Scarlatti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scarlatti throws a nice looking combination but Conwboy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Conwboy throws a series of punches but Scarlatti avoids them all with ease.
Conwboy slips a jab and a cross from Scarlatti.
Scarlatti staying out of range there.
Conwboy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Conwboy dips to his left and cracks Scarlatti with an uppercut!
Scarlatti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Scarlatti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scarlatti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Conwboy.
Conwboy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Conwboy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Conwboy 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.
Conwboy lands a jab-cross combination.
Scarlatti lands a lovely overhand right.
Scarlatti throws a combination. Conwboy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mark Conwboy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Conwboy misses with an uppercut.
Scarlatti throws a combination that misses
and Scarlatti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scarlatti connects with a nice looking jab.
Scarlatti with a nice cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scarlatti!
Conwboy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conwboy throws a combination that misses
and Scarlatti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Scarlatti tries to stand and escape but Conwboy actually recovers to full guard.
Scarlatti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Scarlatti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Conwboy wants to stand up but Scarlatti is controlling him.
Scarlatti wants to stand but Conwboy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Conwboy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conwboy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Scarlatti shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Conwboy's guard.
Scarlatti would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Scarlatti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Conwboy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scarlatti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scarlatti thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scarlatti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Conwboy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conwboy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scarlatti is controlling him.
Conwboy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Scarlatti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conwboy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Scarlatti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Scarlatti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Conwboy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Scarlatti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Conwboy counter with a right hand.
Scarlatti tries to bum rush Conwboy with a series of wild strikes but Conwboy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scarlatti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scarlatti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Conwboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conwboy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scarlatti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Conwboy counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarlatti throws a low kick, looking for Conwboy's leg but Conwboy calmly moves out of range.
Scarlatti throws a jab but it's blocked by Conwboy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Conwboy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Conwboy throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Scarlatti to counter with a crisp jab.
Conwboy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scarlatti.
Conwboy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scarlatti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Scarlatti seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Scarlatti throwing shots but Conwboy is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Scarlatti lands a nice short elbow.
Scarlatti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scarlatti thows a huge punch but Conwboy dodges it nicely.
Scarlatti stands up and beckons Conwboy to join him on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarlatti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conwboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conwboy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scarlatti.
Conwboy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scarlatti as he jumps to the side.
Conwboy misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Conwboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scarlatti shoots in but Conwboy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scarlatti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Conwboy finds it's way round the side to connect with Scarlatti's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conwboy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scarlatti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Scarlatti takes a swing at Conwboy's ribcage but misses.
Conwboy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarlatti.
Scarlatti tries to bum rush Conwboy with a series of wild strikes but Conwboy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scarlatti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scarlatti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Scarlatti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conwboy counters with a right hand to the body.
A cross from Scarlatti lands.
A punch combination from Scarlatti misses.
Scarlatti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Conwboy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Conwboy, as that shot connected.
Conwboy misses with a double jab
and Conwboy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conwboy waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Scarlatti.
Scarlatti's corner calls for a 1-2. Scarlatti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scarlatti lunges at Conwboy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Conwboy's hand.
Conwboy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scarlatti.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Scarlatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scarlatti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Conwboy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scarlatti misses with a double jab
and Conwboy counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Scarlatti clearly takes 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.
A combination from Scarlatti does no damage.
Conwboy loads up on a big right hand but Scarlatti slips the punch.
Scarlatti misses with a double jab
and Conwboy counters with a two punch combo.
It looks like Jimmy Scarlatti has been cut.
Conwboy misses with a takedown
and Scarlatti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scarlatti has a takedown stuffed.
Scarlatti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Conwboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conwboy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scarlatti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Conwboy's guard.
Conwboy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scarlatti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scarlatti gets to his feet - Conwboy follows without any prompting.
Conwboy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conwboy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch combination from Scarlatti misses.
Scarlatti misses with an uppercut. Conwboy saw that one coming.
Scarlatti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scarlatti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conwboy.
Scarlatti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Scarlatti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Conwboy avoids it really well and circles away.
Conwboy tries for a takedown but Scarlatti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scarlatti misses with a double jab
and Conwboy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti misses with a takedown attempt - Conwboy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Scarlatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scarlatti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Conwboy counters with a one-two to the body.
Scarlatti throws a combination that misses
and Conwboy counters with a nice body shot.
A nice combination there by Scarlatti.
Conwboy lands a jab to Scarlatti's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Conwboy misses its intended target.
Conwboy digs a good body shot into Scarlatti's ribs.
Scarlatti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Conwboy throws a series of punches but Scarlatti avoids them all with ease.
Scarlatti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Conwboy but Conwboy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Scarlatti throws a combination that misses
and Conwboy counters with a three punch combo that has Scarlatti backing up. Scarlatti nods at Conwboy to acknowledge the strikes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarlatti throws a combination that misses
and Conwboy counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarlatti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scarlatti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Conwboy dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Scarlatti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Conwboy misses with a straight right.
Conwboy throws a lazy right hand but Scarlatti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conwboy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scarlatti throws the left hand but Conwboy avoids the punch easily.
Scarlatti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Conwboy counters with a stiff right hand.
Scarlatti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Conwboy misses with a double jab
and Scarlatti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jimmy Scarlatti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarlatti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Conwboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scarlatti misses with a low kick.
Scarlatti tries to bum rush Conwboy with a series of wild strikes but Conwboy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scarlatti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Conwboy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarlatti.
Scarlatti slips under a jab from Conwboy.
Some wild striking there from Scarlatti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
No joy there for Scarlatti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conwboy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Conwboy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scarlatti.
Scarlatti moves out of range as Conwboy strikes.
Scarlatti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conwboy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Scarlatti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conwboy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti throws a head kick but Conwboy moves out of range.
Scarlatti throws a combination that misses
and Conwboy counters with a stiff right hand.
Conwboy slips a jab and a cross from Scarlatti.
Scarlatti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conwboy moves away.
Scarlatti ducks under a wild hook from Conwboy.
Scarlatti misses with a double jab.
Scarlatti throws a nice looking combination but Conwboy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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.
Scarlatti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scarlatti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jimmy Scarlatti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scarlatti tests Conwboy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mark Conwboy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scarlatti misses with a double jab
and Scarlatti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conwboy throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Conwboy misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Conwboy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Conwboy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:49
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Conwboy! Mark Conwboy retains his light heavyweight title!
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RATING
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