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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sylvester Scritsmier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Faragher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sylvester Scritsmier has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sylvester Scritsmier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Faragher!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scritsmier throws a chopping leg kick but Faragher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Scritsmier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scritsmier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Faragher walks into a stiff left hand from Scritsmier.
It looks like Billy Faragher has been cut.
The fighters circling - Scritsmier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Scritsmier misses.
Scritsmier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faragher.
Faragher takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Faragher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scritsmier.
Scritsmier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Faragher has time to react.
Faragher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scritsmier throws out the jab.
Faragher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scritsmier.
Scritsmier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scritsmier connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faragher ducks under a wild hook from Scritsmier.
Scritsmier misses with a hook. Faragher ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scritsmier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Scritsmier.
Faragher has Scritsmier up against the cage in a clinch.
Faragher misses with some punches.
Faragher pushes Scritsmier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scritsmier can't find room to land a body shot as Faragher controls the action.
Scritsmier is trying to push Faragher away but Faragher has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Faragher tries to throw a body punch but Scritsmier avoids it by throwing Faragher back against the cage.
Faragher manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Faragher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Faragher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faragher managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scritsmier is looking to work some ground and pound but Faragher has wrist control.
Faragher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scritsmier.
Faragher seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scritsmier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Scritsmier stopping the sweep attempt from Faragher.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scritsmier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Faragher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Faragher has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Faragher can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Billy Faragher wasn't active enough on the ground.
Faragher moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Scritsmier does no damage.
Faragher closes the distance and pushes Scritsmier back into the cage.
Scritsmier is trying to stall.
Scritsmier wants to break free but Faragher has control.
Scritsmier is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Faragher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Scritsmier trying to control the position but instead, Faragher has worked for underhooks and has pushed Scritsmier into the cage.
Scritsmier controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Faragher - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scritsmier.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faragher.
Faragher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scritsmier tries to stall but Faragher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Scritsmier prevents a body shot from Faragher.
Faragher is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scritsmier is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvester Scritsmier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Faragher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Scritsmier throws a body punch but Faragher moves out of range.
Faragher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scritsmier throws out a loose jab but Faragher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sylvester Scritsmier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scritsmier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scritsmier misses with a body shot.
Scritsmier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scritsmier throws a lazy right hand but Faragher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Scritsmier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scritsmier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Faragher swivels and escapes.
Scritsmier throws a chopping leg kick but Faragher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Scritsmier misses with a series of wild punches.
Scritsmier misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scritsmier throws a right and a left that Faragher avoids nicely.
Faragher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scritsmier.
Scritsmier just misses with a punch to the body.
Faragher moves out of range of the strikes.
Faragher takes one on the button.
Scritsmier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scritsmier scores with a three punch combo!
Scritsmier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faragher.
Scritsmier tries to bum rush Faragher with a series of wild strikes but Faragher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Faragher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scritsmier.
A bone on bone clash there as Faragher blocks the leg kick.
Scritsmier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Faragher.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faragher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scritsmier misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scritsmier throws a shot from downtown. Faragher moves away and avoids it.
Faragher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faragher ducks under a wild hook from Scritsmier.
Faragher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Scritsmier.
Scritsmier misses with a straight left.
Scritsmier misses with a looping right.
Faragher throws a hook but Scritsmier blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Faragher. Scritsmier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scritsmier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Faragher moves out of range as Scritsmier strikes.
Scritsmier thows a body shot but no joy.
Scritsmier misses with a hook. Faragher ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scritsmier throws the left hand but Faragher avoids the punch easily.
Faragher moves out of range as Scritsmier strikes.
Some wild striking there from Scritsmier.
Scritsmier throws a jab but it's blocked by Faragher.
Sloppy strikes from Scritsmier. Those never looked like landing.
Faragher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scritsmier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Scritsmier throws out a leg kick but Faragher moves out of range and Scritsmier only half commits.
Scritsmier tries to land a leg kick but Faragher saw it coming and moves away.
Scritsmier tries to score with a low kick but Faragher moves his leg out of the way.
Faragher closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Faragher controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faragher is looking to take a break and control but Scritsmier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Faragher connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Scritsmier some visible discomfort.
Faragher in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faragher is working Scritsmier over with some ground and pound from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faragher scoring with punches and elbows.
Faragher is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Scritsmier's shoulder. That is not cool.
Scritsmier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Faragher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Faragher has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvester Scritsmier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Faragher's cut.
That's time! Scritsmier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Faragher loads up on a big right hand but Scritsmier slips the punch.
Scritsmier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scritsmier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Faragher.
Faragher clinches up against the cage.
Scritsmier taking a breather.
Scritsmier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faragher working aggressively here.
Faragher gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Scritsmier regains guard.
Scritsmier has his foot on Faragher's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Faragher works his way back into a safe position though.
Scritsmier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Faragher landing with the ground and pound.
Faragher postures up and lands a big shot to Scritsmier's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faragher works over Scritsmier with some ground and pound from guard.
Faragher lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Scritsmier wants to sweep here but Faragher controlling him for the moment.
Faragher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faragher is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Scritsmier looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Faragher has picked Scritsmier up and slammed him! Scritsmier can't keep hold of the triangle and Faragher manages to pass to side control!
Billy Faragher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Faragher working the head and body with strikes.
Faragher lands a nice forearm strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faragher thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Faragher trying to control the action but Scritsmier is working from the bottom.
Faragher lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faragher working the body and head with strikes.
Scritsmier tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Faragher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Faragher landing strikes.
Scritsmier is rocked!
A big shot lands for Faragher! That's hurt Scritsmier! Will he recover? Faragher fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Faragher!
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