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VFC 117: Thomas vs. Play PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Jojo III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Dwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jojo III's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Joey Joe Joe Jr Shabadoo. Joey Jojo III has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joey Jojo III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Dwan!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dwan throws a head kick but Jojo III moves out of range.
Jojo III throws a head kick that misses
and Dwan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dwan content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dwan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dwan controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tom Dwan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dwan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jojo III quickly recovers to half guard.
Dwan wants to pass the guard but Jojo III is defending well.
Dwan not doing much here.
Dwan 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.
Dwan trying to control the pace.
Dwan wants to take a breather but Jojo III is having none of it.
Jojo III tries to get to full guard but Dwan has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jojo III is trying is best to control the position here.
Dwan is trying to control the action in half guard but Jojo III is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dwan not doing much here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tom Dwan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dwan takes the fight into the clinch.
Jojo III breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dwan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dwan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jojo III is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dwan off and has taken his back!
Jojo III throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Dwan covering up well under a series of strikes from Jojo III.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dwan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jojo III's guard. Nice work there by Dwan.
Dwan looking to pass the guard.
Jojo III will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dwan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dwan tries to free his leg and advance position but Jojo III is retaining full guard.
Jojo III keeping moving, preventing Dwan from controlling successfully.
Dwan throws a strike but Jojo III rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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.
Dwan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dwan is trying to control the position but Jojo III postures up.
Jojo III got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dwan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jojo III has managed to get both his arms back between Dwan's legs - danger averted.
Jojo III wants to control from the top but Dwan keeps moving.
Dwan has an active guard here but Jojo III has managed to pass into half guard.
Jojo III is just content to waste time from the top position. Dwan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Dwan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jojo III throws a sloppy head kick
so Dwan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dwan looking to pass the guard.
Dwanis looking to pass into half guard but Jojo III pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jojo III is in guard.
Dwan working for a triangle but Jojo III defends it easily.
Jojo III thows a big elbow that misses.
Dwan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dwan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dwan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dwan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jojo III accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jojo III slips nicely into half guard.
Jojo III is looking to take a break and control but Dwan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jojo III sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dwan defending well though.
Jojo III missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jojo III 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.
Jojo III is looking for a kimura here.
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.
Dwan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dwan.
Jojo III missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dwan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jojo III loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jojo III postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dwan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jojo III, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jojo III trying to keep a closed guard but Dwan is proving a slippery customer.
Jojo III is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jojo III throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jojo III missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jojo III is trying to control the action in half guard but Dwan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dwan missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dwan wants to control but Jojo III is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dwan manages to get to full guard.
Jojo III won't allow Dwan to sweep him here.
Dwan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jojo III is looking to advance position but Dwan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jojo III is desperately trying to improve his position but Dwan has a good base and remains in mount.
Jojo III flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Dwan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Dwan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jojo III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jojo III moves in looking to clinch but Dwan pushes him off.
Dwan lands a high kick!
Joey Jojo III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jojo III is looking to clinch but Dwan is avoiding it.
Jojo III avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jojo III throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dwan keeps the fight on the outside.
Jojo III tries to close the distance and clinch but Dwan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jojo III doesn't manage to clinch there - Dwan circles away.
Jojo III shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dwan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dwan passes to side control.
Jojo III tries to bench press Dwan off him but Dwan keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jojo III avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dwan.
Dwan taking a break here but Jojo III is having none of it and regains half guard.
Jojo III is not content to let Dwan control the position.
Jojo III regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dwan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tom Dwan has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tom Dwan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jojo III has his takedown stuffed
and Dwan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jojo III controlling the position for now.
Jojo III wants to improve his position but Dwan is controlling well.
Dwan is nestled in close to Jojo III, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dwan slips a nice elbow through Jojo III's hands, connecting with Jojo III's forehead.
Dwan trying to control from half guard but Jojo III is working away.
Dwan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dwan is looking to advance position but Jojo III won't allow it.
Dwan trying to control the pace.
Joey Jojo III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Dwan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jojo III blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dwan.
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.
Dwan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dwan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dwan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jojo III?
Dwan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dwan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dwan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jojo III manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Dwan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dwan 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Dwan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Eriksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Silva acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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175 lbs
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178 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Eriksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Silva!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksen tries to clinch up.
Eriksen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eriksen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Eriksen lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Silva can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Eriksen and Silva drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Eriksen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshall Eriksen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Brown is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown clinches.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section. James lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brown prevents a body shot from James.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown blocks a body shot from James.
Brown with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
James wants to stall.
Brown dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
James takes a shot to the head.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James is trying to break free.
James is fighting off a takedown attempt but Brown is just too persistent for him and manages to trip James to the mat. James regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
James trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James 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.
Brown stands and throws James's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown scoring with punches from side control.
James is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brown has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
James can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... James is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roy Brown!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Imay Borodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Ballinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ballinger is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: A Scottish Soldier by Andy Stewart. 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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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Imay Borodo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Ballinger!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballinger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borodo missing with a left hand there. Ballinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borodo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Borodo misses.
Borodo throws a body punch but Ballinger moves out of range.
Ballinger clinches up with Borodo and pushes him back against the cage.
Ballinger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Borodo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ballinger has him pressed against the cage.
Borodo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ballinger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot lands for Ballinger.
Ballinger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ballinger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Borodo.
Ballinger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ballinger obliges.
Borodo 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!
A right hand to the body from Ballinger.
Ballinger manages to pull guard.
Ballinger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borodo's guard.
Borodo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Borodo working a defensive guard here.
Borodo keeping moving, preventing Ballinger from controlling successfully.
Borodo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ballinger prevents Borodo from getting back to his feet.
Ballinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ballinger landing with the ground and pound.
Ballinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ballinger scoring with some ground and pound.
Ballinger drops back looking for a leg! Borodo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Borodo manages to kick Ballinger off! Ballinger jumps back into Borodo's guard.
Ballinger slips nicely into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ballinger connects with a nice short shot to Borodo's temple.
Ballinger is trying to control. Borodo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ballinger lands with a punch from half guard.
Borodo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ballinger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Borodo is just riding it out for now. Ballinger eventually gives up the hold.
Ballinger is looking to take a break and control but Borodo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borodo is looking for a sweep. Ballinger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ballinger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Borodo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ballinger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Borodo has hold of Ballinger's hands but Ballinger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Borodo trying to hold on to Ballinger's head to control him but Ballinger postures up.
Borodo is defending against the submission attempts here by Ballinger.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ballinger is taking a breather. Borodo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ballinger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ballinger working the head and body with strikes.
Borodo is looking for a sweep. Ballinger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borodo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ballinger slips a nice elbow through Borodo's hands, connecting with Borodo's forehead.
Borodo trying to control here.
Borodo is looking for a sweep. Ballinger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borodo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Borodo tries to get out of the position.
Ballinger passes to full mount!
Ballinger raining down shots from the mount!
Ballinger is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger lands a heavy elbow.
Ballinger cracks Borodo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballinger has hold of Borodo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Borodo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ballinger working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Borodo wants to control but Ballinger is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ballinger cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Borodo is squirming around, avoiding Ballinger's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Ballinger connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ballinger won't let Borodo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ballinger landing strikes, looking to finish!
Borodo tries to hold on but Ballinger pushes him away.
Ballinger working Borodo over with strikes here.
Borodo is rocked!
Ballinger dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Ballinger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Borodo throws an overhand right that lands on Ballinger's shoulder, as Ballinger tries to avoid the shot.
Borodo misses with a wild combination.
Ryan Ballinger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borodo misses with an uppercut.
Ballinger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Borodo.
A big right from Borodo misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ballinger blocks a jab.
Ballinger shoots in for a takedown but Borodo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Borodo throws a lazy right hand but Ballinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borodo loads up on a big right hand but Ballinger slips the punch.
A combination from Ballinger does no damage.
Borodo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Borodo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ballinger.
A big head kick from Ballinger and Borodo is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Oh Borodo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Imay Borodo has been cut.
Ballinger landing with the ground and pound.
Ballinger decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Borodo, up you get!
Ballinger moves into the clinch.
Borodo seems to have got his legs back now.
Ballinger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ballinger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ballinger blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballinger breaks from the clinch.
Ballinger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Borodo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ballinger misses with a looping left.
Ballinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Borodo throws out a powerful jab.
Ballinger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Imay Borodo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Ballinger.
Ballinger is looking to clinch.
Ballinger tries to clinch but Borodo moves out of range.
Ballinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Borodo throws the left hand but Ballinger avoids the punch easily.
Borodo misses with an uppercut. Ballinger saw that one coming.
Ballinger slips a jab from Borodo.
Borodo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ballinger.
Ballinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Borodo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ballinger.
Donk. Borodo catches Ballinger right on the button with a cross.
Ballinger tries to clinch but Borodo is having none of it.
Borodo misses with a two punch combination.
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.
Ballinger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Borodo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ballinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Borodo throws a lazy right hand but Ballinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borodo lunges at Ballinger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ballinger's hand.
Ballinger has closed the distance and engaged Borodo in a clinch.
Ballinger can't get the takedown.
Borodo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ballinger throws a punch but it's blocked by Borodo.
Borodo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Borodo is looking to break free of the clinch but Ballinger has double underhooks.
Ballinger lands a shoulder strike.
Borodo misses with some punches.
Ballinger goes for a takedown in the clinch but Borodo prevents it.
Ballinger tries to pull guard but Borodo holds him up against the cage and eventually Ballinger drops back down to his feet.
Borodo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ballinger tries to clinch up but Borodo circles away and keeps his distance.
Ballinger with a nice cross.
Ballinger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Borodo.
Borodo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Borodo throws a right hand that Ballinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Ballinger also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borodo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ballinger.
Borodo missing with a left hand there. Ballinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ballinger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Borodo.
Ballinger cracks Borodo with an open hand slap.
Ballinger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Borodo.
Ballinger lands a nice shot that snaps Borodo's head back.
Ballinger lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ballinger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Borodo defends it nicely.
Ballinger tries to clinch up.
Ballinger needs to keep his hands up - Borodo had a free shot at his head there.
Borodo missing with a left hand there. Ballinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ballinger moves in looking to clinch but Borodo pushes him off.
Ballinger ducks right into an uppercut from Borodo.
Ballinger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Borodo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Borodo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ballinger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Borodo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ballinger slips a jab from Borodo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger pushes Borodo up against the cage in a clinch.
Borodo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ballinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borodos head.
Ballinger works on Borodo's body with a couple of short punches.
Ballinger scores with a hook to the body.
Ballinger decides to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ballinger is on top in guard.
Ballinger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Borodo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ballinger on the ground.
Ballinger passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Borodo tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ballinger lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ballinger lands a nice forearm strike.
Ballinger working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Ballinger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Imay Borodo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ballinger tries a head kick but it misses.
Ballinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borodo digs a good body shot into Ballinger's ribs.
Borodo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ballinger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ballinger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Borodo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ballinger lands a glancing blow to the side of Borodo's head.
Ballinger throws a head kick but Borodo moves out of range.
Ballinger has a takedown stuffed.
Borodo misses with the combination.
Borodo looks to land a right hand but Ballinger moved out of range.
Borodo looks to land a right hand but Ballinger moved out of range.
Ballinger tries to clinch but Borodo moves out of range.
Borodo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ballinger.
Ballinger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Borodo cracks Ballinger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ballinger slips under a jab from Borodo.
Ballinger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Borodo pinned against the cage. Borodo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Borodo throws out the jab.
Borodo looks to throw the jab but Ballinger is out of range.
Borodo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ballinger slips under a jab from Borodo.
Ballinger dodges the punch combination from Borodo.
Borodo misses with an uppercut. Ballinger saw that one coming.
Ballinger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Borodo's head.
Ballinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballinger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Borodo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ballinger.
Borodo misses the jab.
Ballinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ballinger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Borodo throws a hook to the side of Ballinger's head but Ballinger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ballinger doesn't manage to clinch there - Borodo circles away.
Borodo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ballinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Imay Borodo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Ballinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ballinger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Imay Borodo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Ballinger.
Borodo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ballinger at a distance.
Borodo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ballinger.
Ballinger scores with a hook to the body. Borodo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ballinger has closed the distance and engaged Borodo in a clinch.
Borodo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Ballinger.
Ballinger scores a nice knee to the body.
Borodo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Borodo is trying to break the clinch but Ballinger is controlling him.
Ballinger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borodo is trying to break free.
Ballinger connects with a knee to the head.
Borodo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Borodo working hard to break the clinch.
Borodo is trying to break the clinch but Ballinger is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borodo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ballinger has Borodo pressed against the cage, preventing Borodo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Borodo tries to break free but Ballinger pushes him back against the cage.
Ballinger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Borodo is trying to force a seperation but Ballinger has the dominant position.
Ballinger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ballinger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ballinger lands a head kick!
Ballinger connects with a crisp jab.
Ballinger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Borodo on the side of the head.
Ballinger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ballinger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Borodo misses with a hook.
Ballinger clinches.
Borodo tries to break free but Ballinger pushes him back against the cage.
Borodo tries to break the clinch but Ballinger is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borodo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ballinger has him pressed against the cage.
Ballinger has Borodo pressed against the cage, preventing Borodo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Borodo tries to break free but Ballinger pushes him back against the cage.
Borodo has had enough of the clinch but Ballinger keeps him there for the moment.
Ballinger lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ballinger obliges.
Ballinger keeps control of Borodo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ballinger blocks an uppercut.
Ballinger has Borodo pressed against the cage, preventing Borodo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ballinger obliges.
Ballinger tries to score a body lock takedown but Borodo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Borodo tries to break free but Ballinger pushes him back against the cage.
Ballinger lands a knee to the body.
Borodo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ballinger has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Borodo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ballinger lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Ballinger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ballinger 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Ballinger!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Camel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tronic Thermo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thermo's choice of entrance music: Party Hard by Andrew W.K.. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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173 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Camel !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tronic Thermo!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camel digs a good body shot into Thermo's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Thermo.
Thermo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Camel .
Camel moves out of range of the strikes.
Thermo throws a right hand that Camel ducks under and follows up with a left that Camel also avoids with ease.
Camel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Camel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Camel putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Camel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Thermo blocking the ground and pound.
Camel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Camel there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Camel throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camel looking to finish with strikes here!
Thermo squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
BOOM! Camel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Camel tries to control but Thermo wriggling away.
Thermo has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Camel 's lack of action.
Camel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Camel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thermo is just riding it out for now. Camel eventually gives up the hold.
Camel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thermo defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermo wants to get back to his feet.
Camel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Camel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Camel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Camel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Camel drops an elbow to the side of Thermo's head.
Thermo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Camel trying to control from half guard but Thermo is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Camel trying to control the action but Thermo is working from the bottom.
Camel is pressing down on Thermo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thermo is holding on for now.
Camel has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Thermo defend it? Camel steps over the head and cranks it - Thermo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Camel !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Camel !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lynard Carlson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genghis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan has chosen Ready 4 War as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lynard Carlson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Genghis Khan!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan moves out of range of the leg kick from Carlson.
Khan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carlson.
Khan checks a leg kick.
Khan throws out a powerful jab.
Khan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A jab from Carlson does it's job there.
Khan lands a jab to the head.
Lynard Carlson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Carlson moves out of range easily.
Khan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Khan postures up in Carlson's guard and throws a big left but Carlson blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Khan won't allow Carlson to sweep him here.
Carlson is trying to keep Khan in close.
Khan drops back looking for a leg! Carlson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carlson manages to kick Khan off! Khan jumps back into Carlson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan works over Carlson with some ground and pound from guard.
Carlson looking to control.
Carlson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khan is one step ahead there.
Khan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan trying to control the action but Carlson is working from the bottom.
Carlson trying to control but Khan postures up.
Carlson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Carlson trying to hold on to Khan's head to control him but Khan postures up.
Carlson is staying active underneath Khan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking to advance position but Carlson won't allow it.
Khan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Khan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Khan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Khan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson tries to reverse the position but Khan maintains control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carlson wants to control but Khan is having none of it.
Khan prevents Carlson from getting the reversal.
Carlson tries to hold on but Khan pushes him away.
Khan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Khan punching from mount but Carlson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Carlson tries to hold on but Khan postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Genghis Khan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Khan checks a leg kick nicely.
Khan lands with a shot to the body.
Khan misses with a body kick.
Khan throws a lazy head kick
and Carlson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carlson throws a lazy head kick
and Khan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Carlson connects with an inside leg kick.
Carlson throws a leg kick
and Khan counters with a shoot takedown. Carlson fights it but they end up in guard.
Khan won't allow Carlson to sweep him here.
Khan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khan trying to control but Carlson is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Carlson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khan controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Genghis Khan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Carlson throws a leg kick
and Khan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Carlson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khan.
Carlson misses with an elbow strike.
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.
Nice body punch from Khan.
Khan digs a right hand into Carlson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carlson's gas tank.
Khan breaks the clinch.
Carlson throws a low kick but Khan moves out of range easily.
Khan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carlson's head.
Khan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Khan cracks Carlson with a big elbow.
Khan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Khan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Khan has hold of Carlson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Carlson seems comfortable defending it but Khan has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Carlson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Carlson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Khan couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Genghis Khan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miyamoto Usagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barker comes to the cage accompanied by Remember The Name By Fort Minor. Bob Barker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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222 lbs
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215 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
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Barker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miyamoto Usagi!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usagi swinging wildly here.
Barker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Usagi doesn't seem bothered though.
Barker just misses with a punch to the body.
Barker throws a looping overhand right but Usagi ducks down to avoid it.
Barker swinging wildly here.
Usagi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barker tries to avoid it but Usagi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barker to the ground. Barker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barker avoids the body shot from Usagi.
Usagi fails to land the takedown.
Barker wants to slow Usagi down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usagi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Usagi throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Usagi.
No luck for Usagi with that takedown attempt.
Bob Barker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miyamoto Usagi.
Barker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Usagi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker trying to control the position.
Barker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Usagi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Usagi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Usagi passes Barker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Usagi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barker is just riding it out for now. Usagi eventually gives up the hold.
Usagi is looking to take a break and control but Barker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usagi is looking for submissions but instead, Barker has regained full guard.
Usagi passes into half guard.
Barker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Usagi is working away from the top position though.
Usagi is working for a submission of some sort.
Barker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usagi thows a big elbow that misses.
Barker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barker pushes Usagi off and scrambles back to his feet.
Barker moves out of range of the body kick from Usagi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usagi throws the kick towards the body but Barker avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bob Barker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Usagi fails to land the takedown.
Usagi moves away from the strike by Barker.
Usagi slips under a jab.
Barker swats away the attempt to clinch by Usagi.
Usagi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barker's waist but Barker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Usagi off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usagi moves out of range of the strikes.
Barker moves away from the strike by Usagi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barker lands a lovely overhand right.
Barker just misses with a punch to the body.
Usagi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barker tries to avoid it but Usagi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barker to the ground. Barker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bob Barker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miyamoto Usagi.
Usagi throws a body punch but Barker moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Usagi shoots for a double leg takedown but Barker sprawls well. He's pushed Usagi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miyamoto Usagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Usagi's head.
Usagi throws out a loose jab but Barker uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barker leaves Usagi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Usagi gets the takedown into side control.
Barker parries the strikes from Usagi easily there. Usagi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Barker to escape.
Barker is looking to regain half guard here but Usagi keeps moving and retains side control.
Usagi works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Usagi tries to score with some ground and pound. Barker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Usagi wants to take a breather but Barker manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Usagi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Usagi looking to sit in guard and control but Barker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barker wants to control from the top but Usagi keeps moving.
Usagi working a defensive guard but Barker passes into half guard.
Usagi is concentrating on defense, preventing Barker from advancing position.
Barker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Barker is looking to stall here but Usagi recovers full guard.
Usagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barker is one step ahead there.
Usagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usagi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Usagi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Usagi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Bob Barker will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Usagi defending well as Barker loads up on a big left hand.
Barker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barker misses with a hook.
Usagi misses with a body shot.
Barker 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.
Usagi lands a right hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Usagi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Barker misses.
Usagi looks to land a right hand but Barker moved out of range.
Horrible takedown by Usagi or perhaps it was just good defense by Barker which made him look bad.
Barker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barker throws out a loose jab but Usagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Usagi.
Usagi slips a jab and a cross from Barker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usagi is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Usagi is defended easily by Barker.
Bob Barker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miyamoto Usagi.
Barker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Usagi.
Usagi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usagi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Usagi misses with an uppercut. Barker saw that one coming.
Usagi throws out a loose jab but Barker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Usagi dives in and grabs Barker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barker pushes down on Usagi's head and hops out.
Usagi misses with a takedown attempt - Barker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bob Barker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barker looks to score with a jab to the body but Usagi is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Usagi swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Barker to counter with a crisp jab.
Barker misses with a looping left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Barker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Usagi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Usagi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Barker throws a lazy right hand but Usagi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Usagi misses with a body shot
and Barker counters with a nice body shot.
Usagi tries to clinch but Barker moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usagi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Barker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Usagi tries to close the distance and clinch but Barker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Barker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bob Barker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistar Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Queens of the Stone Age - Goin Out West. Overeem has chosen right above it lil wayne 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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280 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buck Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alistar Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Overeem.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Buck Jones has been cut.
Overeem scores with a spinning back kick!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Overeem! Jones is out on his feet! Overeem rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Jones is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Jones is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alistar Overeem!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doc Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foul Play (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by Lunatic Fringe by Red Ryder. Play has chosen Simon Says-Pharaohe Monche as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doc Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Foul Play!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Play fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Play manages to avoid it.
Play throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Play.
Play missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Play 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.
Play scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Play throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Play moves out of range.
Play misses with a body kick.
Play scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Play falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Foul Play seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Play lands with a kick to the ribs.
Play scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
Thomas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Play. That one must have hurt.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Play goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Play. That's going to slow Thomas down.
Play attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Play feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Play looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Play just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Thomas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Play throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas throws a body punch but Play moves out of range.
Play misses with a low kick.
Play fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
Play ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Play is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thomas rather than just go for the knockout.
Play throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Play misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Play lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thomas blocks the body kick.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Play.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Play.
Play lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Play throws a leg kick
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Play.
Play fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Play lands a right hook to the body.
Play moves out of range of the leg kick from Thomas.
Play will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A leg kick checked by Thomas.
Play feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Play.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Play.
It looks like Doc Thomas has been cut.
Thomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Play.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Play.
Play is looking to land body kicks.
Play lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Play.
Play works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Play throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Play can pounce on him.
Play misses with a double jab.
Play throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Foul Play dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doc Thomas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Play fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
Play tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Play.
Play scores with a head kick.
Play scores with a leg kick.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Play was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Play leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Play lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Play cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Play looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Play.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Play scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Play misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Play connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Play connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Play tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Play throws a good cross that connects.
Doc Thomas's cut is getting worse.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Play connects with a solid leg kick.
Play rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Play tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
Foul Play is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Play closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Play misses with a jab to the body
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Play misses
and Thomas counters with a thumping low kick.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Play was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Play lands with a cross.
A low kick from Play misses
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Play.
Play thows a body shot but no joy.
Play scores with a head kick. Thomas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Play throws a nice inside leg kick.
Play misses with a leg kick.
Play tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thomas is able to avoid easily.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Play misses with a low kick as Thomas jumps back.
Play lands with a good body shot.
Play looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Play.
Play misses with a body shot.
Play turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Play thows a leg kick but Thomas checks it
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
Play tries a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Play throws a shot to the body.
Play cracks Thomas with an open hand slap.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Play pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Thomas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Play ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Play cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Play walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thomas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Play throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Play shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Foul Play seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Play swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Play fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Play.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Play throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Foul Play showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doc Thomas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Play throws a nice head kick!
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Play.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Play's shoulder, as Play tries to avoid the shot.
Play looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Play throws a chopping leg kick but Thomas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Play was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
A shot to the body from Play misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Play throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Play uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Play dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Play thows a leg kick but Thomas checks it
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Play is just out of range.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Play.
Play misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Play swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Play.
Thomas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Play jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Play connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Play avoids a punch combination nicely.
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.
Play tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
Play misses with a body shot
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Play throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Doc Thomas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Play lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Play takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Play lands a lovely overhand right.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up with Play, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes Play against the cage but Play circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thomas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Play throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Play thows a leg kick but Thomas checks it
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Play misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Play throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Play attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Play throws a sloppy head kick
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doc Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Play throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Play.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Play.
Thomas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Foul Play is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Play.
Play scores with a punch to the head.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Play.
Thomas ducks right into an uppercut from Play.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Play.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Play. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Play does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas misses with a double jab
and Play connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas thows a body kick. Play tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Foul Play comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Play 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 25:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Foul Play!
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