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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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187 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Troy Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Ring!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster swinging wildly here.
Ring has Lancaster up against the cage in a clinch.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ring's elbow.
Lancaster tries to work over Ring's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ring has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Ring.
Ring lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ring is trying to break free.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ring's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ring working Lancaster over with knees to the body.
Ring stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ring utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster.
Ring takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ring lands an elbow inside that Lancaster shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ring misses with an elbow over the top.
Ring throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stalling in the clinch from Ring.
Ring with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ring tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lancaster avoids it.
Ring with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ring is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Lancaster.
Ring throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lancaster blocks it with crossed arms.
Ring told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Ring looking to throw knees to the head but Lancaster is blocking nicely.
Ring blocking some punches.
Ring blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ring looking to slow down the pace here.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ring is trying to break the clinch but Lancaster is controlling him.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ring takes a shot to the head.
Ring lands a left hand.
Ring blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Ring controls the action.
Lancaster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rings head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ring lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Troy Lancaster has been cut.
A short uppercut from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ring lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Ring.
Ring throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Ring.
Lancaster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ring creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Lancaster on the inside.
Ring tries to land a knee to the head but Lancaster blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ring trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Lancaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the side of Ring's head.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Ring.
Lancaster lands with a left to the head.
Ring lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Ring.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Ring blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Ring.
Ring lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ring lands an elbow inside.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ring backwards.
Ring scores with a knee to the head.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ring tries a knee to the head but Lancaster blocks it.
Ring's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ring walks into a jab.
Jeremy Ring is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ring tries to land a front kick but Lancaster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ring connects with a body shot that sends Lancaster's belly button to the back.
Lancaster scores with a jab.
Ring clobbers Lancaster with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lancaster lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ring smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Ring does no damage.
Lancaster tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ring counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ring keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Ring misses.
Ring tries to clinch but Lancaster is having none of it.
Ring avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ring pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeremy Ring will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Troy Lancaster's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ring scores with a nice body kick.
Ring throws a lazy head kick
so Lancaster counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lancaster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ring wants to sweep but no luck.
Lancaster won't allow Ring to get back to his feet.
Ring looking for a sweep. Not yet Ring, not yet.
Ring wants to stand but Lancaster is controlling the position.
Ring looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lancaster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lancaster won't allow Ring to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lancaster darts in and clinches Ring up against the cage.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Ring.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Ring controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ring throws an elbow that misses.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ring backwards.
Ring blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Ring will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lancaster up against the cage.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ring backwards.
Ring tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ring doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ring blocking some punches.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Ring.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ring breaks the clinch.
Lancaster keeps the fight on the outside.
Ring lands a head kick. Lancaster smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ring wants to slow Lancaster down by chopping away at his legs.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ring paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lancaster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lancaster moves into range and clinches up with Ring.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ring breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick from Ring.
Jeremy Ring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ring is looking to land body kicks.
Ring tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Lancaster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lancaster closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ring did well to prevent Lancaster getting side control.
Lancaster throwing shots but Ring is blocking nicely.
Lancaster lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ring defending well though.
Ring is trying to stand back up but Lancaster is controlling him
Lancaster throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ring to regain full guard.
Lancaster is in close to Ring's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lancaster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ring works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lancaster throws a strike but Ring rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lancaster has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ring has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ring has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lancaster checks a low kick from Ring.
Lancaster fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ring to the ground. Lancaster is now in Ring's guard.
Ring has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lancaster has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ring blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ring blocking some punches.
Lancaster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ring blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ring pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ring.
No joy there for Ring, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ring tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lancaster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ring cracks Lancaster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut.
Ring keeps the fight on the outside.
Ring scores with a spinning back kick!
Ring misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Troy Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Troy Lancaster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lancaster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster is looking for a counter combo.
Ring throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ring throws a series of punches but Lancaster moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Ring.
Jeremy Ring seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
Ring tries to land a front kick but Lancaster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lancaster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ring walks into a stiff left hand from Lancaster.
Lancaster fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ring to the ground. Lancaster is now in Ring's guard.
Lancaster stops Ring from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troy Lancaster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ring avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lancaster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lancaster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lancaster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lancaster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lancaster chips away with some ground and pound.
Lancaster throws a strike but Ring rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lancaster wants to get back to his feet but Ring is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lancaster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ring is one step ahead there.
Ring decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lancaster, up you get!
Lancaster walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ring.
Lancaster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Ring does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lancaster thumps Ring with a low kick.
Ring looks to land a combination. Lancaster sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch but Ring swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ring throws a push kick but Lancaster slaps the foot to one side.
Ring connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lancaster dives in for a single leg takedown but Ring sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ring misses with a head kick.
Lancaster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ring scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lancaster scores with a one two! Ring had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ring tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ring misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ring goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ring throws a sloppy head kick and Lancaster moves out of range easily.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ring takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ring takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ring throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ring fails to land.
Lancaster scores with a shoulder strike.
Lancaster lands with a right to the head.
Lancaster tries to work over Ring's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ring.
Lancaster taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Troy Lancaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ring manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Lancaster does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ring throws a leg kick which misses Lancaster's front leg but catches the back leg as Lancaster tries to avoid it.
Ring slips a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ring has time to react.
Lancaster shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ring's guard.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Ring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancaster looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ring is looking to stand up but Lancaster isn't so interested in that idea.
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 Troy Lancaster.
I think Lancaster has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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