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Super Brawl II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bork Borkster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Bork Borkster has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bork Borkster seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bork Borkster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darren Smith!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borkster shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Borkster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Borkster persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Borkster fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bork Borkster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borkster is breathing heavily.
Borkster shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Borkster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Borkster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Borkster persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Borkster fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Smith advances to full mount.
Borkster is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Borkster is rocked!
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Borkster's face.
Oh Borkster is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
Borkster is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith breaks from Borkster's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Borkster is in trouble!
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smith unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Borkster has left one of his arms exposed and Smith doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Borkster screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Smith!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Barton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosby Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosby Kingston will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Barton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cosby Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston dodges the punch combination from Barton.
Kingston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kingston changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kingston decides to stand up, so the ref orders Barton to his feet.
Kingston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barton fails with the takedown
so Kingston counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Barton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kingston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kingston working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barton has his foot on Kingston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kingston works his way back into a safe position though.
Kingston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barton has his foot on Kingston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kingston works his way back into a safe position though.
Barton working for submissions but it's allowed Kingston to get to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kingston prevents Barton from improving his position.
Barton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barton is breathing heavily.
Barton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barton keeping full guard, as Kingston tries to pass.
Barton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kingston passes into side control.
Kingston controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
I looks like Kingston might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kingston decides to stand up, so the ref orders Barton to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Barton misses.
Barton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barton tries to clinch but Kingston moves away
and Kingston counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kingston.
Barton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kingston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barton is looking for a triangle but Kingston pushes his legs off easily.
Barton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kingston controls the pace.
Kingston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kingston trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kingston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barton has his foot on Kingston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kingston works his way back into a safe position though.
Barton is looking to sinch up a triangle. Kingston throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Barton's body to avoid the submission. Barton has instead reached around Kingston's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Barton arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris Barton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Harmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harmon's entrance music is Dead!. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Harmon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Black!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harmon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Black tries to avoid it but Harmon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Black to the ground. Black escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eric Harmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harmon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harmon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harmon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Black's guard.
Black has an active guard here but Harmon has managed to pass into half guard.
Harmon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Harmon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Black on the ground.
Black wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmon trying to control the pace.
Harmon is tying to control. Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harmon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Harmon is keen to just control but Black is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harmon stops Black from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harmon preventing the sweep.
Harmon controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmon tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Harmon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Eric Harmon just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Harmon shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
Black moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harmon shoots in looking for a takedown. Black tries to sprawl out of it but Harmon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Black manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Harmon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harmon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harmon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Black but Black pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harmon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Black wants to clinch.
Harmon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harmon showed some decent athleticism there.
Black is trying to stand.
Harmon trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Harmon dominated that round.
That's time! Harmon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harmon tries to clinch
and Black counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Harmon wants to improve his position but instead Black has moved into half guard.
Black is keen to just control but Harmon is a slippery customer.
Harmon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Black is working away from the top position though.
Black passes the guard and advances to mount!
Black tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmon tries to control the position but Black now has his back.
Harmon trying to control the position but Black manages to sink in the hooks.
Harmon turns into Black and is now in his guard.
Harmon trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harmon wanted to stand there but Black had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harmon wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Harmon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harmon is one step ahead there.
Black looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Harmon has picked Black up and slammed him! Black can't keep hold of the triangle and Harmon manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmon trying to control the position but Black is working away.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Eric Harmon just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Harmon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Black in his tracks.
Eric Harmon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Black takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harmon closes the distance and clinches up with Black, looking for a takedown. Harmon pushes Black against the cage but Black circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harmon throws a lazy body kick
and Black counters with an inside leg kick.
Black swats away the attempt to clinch by Harmon.
Harmon gets a takedown into half guard.
Harmon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Black is looking to control Harmon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Black avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chuck Black will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Harmon!
Black keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Black looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Harmon is trying to keep Black in close.
Black wants to stand but Harmon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmon controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
Harmon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harmon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Black has passed into side control.
Harmon is looking for a sweep.
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.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Harmon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Harmon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Black but Black pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A leg kick checked by Harmon.
Harmon swinging wilding here.
Harmon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harmon connects with a single shot there.
Harmon feints and as Black raises his hands in defense, Harmon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harmon trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying to keep Harmon in close.
Harmon stands up from Black's guard - Harmon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Harmon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Black with that takedown attempt.
Harmon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harmon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harmon lands in his opponent's guard.
Black wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Harmon manages to pass to side control.
Harmon trying to control from Black's half guard. Black has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Harmon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harmon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Harmon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Fitzwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Corbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Fitzwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Corbett!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Corbett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzwell throws a series of punches but Corbett moves out of range.
Fitzwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corbett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fitzwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Corbett circles away.
Corbett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitzwell pinned against the cage. Fitzwell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Corbett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fitzwell has Corbett pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corbett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fitzwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Corbett on the ground.
Corbett stops Fitzwell from standing up.
Fitzwell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corbett.
Corbett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitzwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fitzwell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fitzwell tries to get out of the position.
Corbett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fitzwell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corbett.
Corbett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corbett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice jab there from Corbett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fitzwell swivels and escapes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fitzwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corbett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Corbett sizes up Fitzwell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Corbett tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzwell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Corbett.
Fitzwell tries to clinch but Corbett is having none of it.
Corbett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corbett cracks Fitzwell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fitzwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corbett throws a hook but Fitzwell avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fitzwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fitzwell gets a clinch.
Fitzwell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corbett.
Corbett managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzwell.
Fitzwell missing with knees to the body.
Fitzwell keeps control of Corbett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fitzwell lands a nice elbow.
Fitzwell lands a damaging elbow.
Fitzwell is fighting off a takedown attempt but Corbett is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fitzwell to the mat. Fitzwell regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Corbett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Corbett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Corbett looks gassed!
Fitzwell wants to get back to his feet but Corbett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Corbett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corbett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Corbett wants to stand and escape but instead Fitzwell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fitzwell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitzwell wanted to stand there but Corbett had control of the position.
Corbett trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Corbett with a hook.
Donk. Corbett catches Fitzwell right on the button with a cross.
Fitzwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fitzwell tries a head kick but it misses.
Corbett scores with a jab to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Corbett.
Fitzwell throws a head kick that half lands.
Fitzwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzwell tries to clinch up but Corbett circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Corbett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nathan Corbett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corbett looks for a takedown but Fitzwell sprawls well.
Richard Fitzwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Corbett.
Corbett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Corbett as he connects with a hook.
Fitzwell wants to clinch.
Fitzwell is looking to chop away at Corbett's legs.
Corbett fails with a takedown attempt.
Corbett is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Fitzwell had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Corbett clinches with his opponent.
Fitzwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Corbett.
Corbett manages to break the clinch.
Fitzwell moves into the clinch successfully.
Fitzwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Corbett breaks from the clinch.
Corbett swats away the attempt to clinch by Fitzwell.
Corbett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Corbett shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Corbett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corbett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Corbett trying to mount his opponent but Fitzwell defends it.
Corbett is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fitzwell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Corbett.
Fitzwell trying to hold on to Corbett's head to control him but Corbett postures up.
Fitzwell won't allow Corbett to pass to mount.
Corbett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Corbett postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fitzwell to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Corbett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fitzwell wants to clinch up but Corbett keeps it at a distance.
Corbett closes the distance and clinches.
Corbett looking for a takedown.
Corbett wants a takedown but no success here.
Fitzwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Corbett is trying to break the clinch but Fitzwell has him pressed against the cage.
Fitzwell lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Nathan Corbett has been cut.
Fitzwell misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fitzwell.
Fitzwell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Fitzwell.
Fitzwell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Corbett tries for a takedown. No joy.
Richard Fitzwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Corbett.
Corbett avoiding damage as Fitzwell throws knees to the body.
Corbett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Corbett stalling.
Fitzwell blocks a body shot from Corbett.
Corbett managing to block the knees to the body from Fitzwell.
Corbett lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzwell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fitzwell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fitzwell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fitzwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzwell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Corbett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzwell looking to throw knees to the head but Corbett is blocking nicely.
Fitzwell lands an elbow inside that Corbett shrugs off.
Corbett has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fitzwell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Corbett tightens his grip and picks Fitzwell up, before dumping him to the ground. Fitzwell manages to land in guard.
Corbett pushing down on Fitzwell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Corbett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fitzwell's head.
Corbett works his way into full mount!
Corbett is breathing heavily.
Corbett punching from mount but Fitzwell doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Corbett throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Corbett there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Corbett has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fitzwell's face.
Corbett lands with some strikes.
Corbett punching from mount but Fitzwell doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fitzwell is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Corbett prevents Fitzwell from getting the reversal.
Corbett unloads with some shots from mount but Fitzwell bucks and avoids them well.
Corbett is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fitzwell has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corbett thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Corbett lands with some strikes.
Fitzwell is rocked!
It looks like Richard Fitzwell has been cut.
A nice elbow there by Corbett.
Oh Fitzwell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richard Fitzwell's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corbett wants to stand but Corbett is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Corbett is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fitzwell seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzwell tries to hold on but Corbett pushes him away.
Corbett prevents Fitzwell from getting the reversal.
Nathan Corbett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitzwell avoids a series of strikes thrown by Corbett.
Corbett thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Corbett throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fitzwell because Corbett loaded up on that one.
Corbett has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fitzwell's face.
Richard Fitzwell's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Corbett landing punches.
Jeez, Richard Fitzwell's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Richard Fitzwell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nathan Corbett!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shaka Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinny Cole is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaka Zulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinny Cole!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zulu misses with a two punch combination.
Zulu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Vinny Cole has been cut.
Zulu throws a series of punches but Cole moves out of range.
Zulu misses with the combination.
Zulu tries to clinch but Cole is having none of it.
Cole bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cole lands a nice forearm strike.
Zulu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cole on the ground.
Cole working the ground and pound but Zulu is defending the strikes.
Cole tries for a kimura but Zulu is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cole tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cole in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cole is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zulu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cole fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zulu stops Cole from passing to mount.
Cole just content to control the position.
I looks like Cole might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole trying to control the action but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Cole looks gassed!
The strikes coming from Cole are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Zulu tries to buck Cole off but Cole is having none of it.
Cole wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zulu, who protects the arm well.
Cole throws an elbow but Zulu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Zulu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zulu trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole advances to mount.
Zulu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zulu is bucking up trying to escape but Cole cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cole unloading with bombs!
Cole content just to control the position here.
Zulu is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cole landing strikes from the mount.
Cole landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cole controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole trying to control but Zulu is having none of it.
Cole lands a nice shot to the head.
Cole has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cole throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cole wants to control the pace but Zulu is squirming around nicely.
Zulu is looking to get to half guard.
Cole is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Cole's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zulu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from Zulu.
Cole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zulu.
Cole fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Zulu does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Zulu.
Zulu swinging wilding here.
Zulu misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cole showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cole sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zulu's guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cole lands a nice short elbow.
Zulu is looking to escape.
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
Cole sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Cole there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cole scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zulu is trying to stand back up but Cole is controlling him
Cole is working for a kimura but Zulu is defending it quite comfortably.
Zulu tries to kick Cole off but Cole keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cole thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cole is taking a breather. Zulu 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.
Cole trying to pass the guard but Zulu defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole winds up and cracks Zulu with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cole is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zulu defends it well.
Cole is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ground and pound from Cole.
Cole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cole scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cole trying to control the pace.
Cole working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole wants to pass to mount but Zulu is defending the position.
Cole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cole wants to take a breather but Zulu is having none of it.
Zulu is looking to escape.
Cole trying to control from half guard but Zulu is working away.
Zulu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cole wants to free his trapped foot but Zulu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vinny Cole has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zulu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinny Cole's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Zulu throws a leg kick but Cole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zulu.
Zulu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zulu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cole fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zulu.
Cole fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cole fails with the takedown.
Shaka Zulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinny Cole.
Cole scores a takedown into full mount!
Cole looking to secure an arm triangle but Zulu defends it well.
Zulu has left one of his arms exposed and Cole doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Zulu screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vinny Cole!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudolfo Halopovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight has chosen Victory as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rudolfo Halopovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rudolfo Halopovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Knight!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halopovic lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Knight falls backwards - clearly groggy! Halopovic dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rudolfo Halopovic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Korey Kash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Gillberg (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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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Korey Kash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theo Gillberg!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kash looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gillberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gillberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kash is one step ahead there.
Gillberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kash lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kash controlling from the top position.
Gillberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kash doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kash manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gillberg on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gillberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kash is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gillberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kash can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gillberg is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kash wants to stand but Gillberg is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kash seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kash wants to control from the top but Gillberg keeps moving.
Kash lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gillberg has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kash doesn't defend quickly enough and Gillberg has managed to lock this one up! Can Kash escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gillberg on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Theo Gillberg!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Cider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Cider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David James!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cider shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
Cider fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cider has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Cider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cider will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cider shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cider tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cider fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Cider on that attempt.
Cider shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paul Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James scores with a takedown into Cider's guard.
James wants to control from the top but Cider keeps moving.
James 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cider swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cider controls James momentarily but James frees himself.
Cider is breathing heavily.
James postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cider is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of James, into his guard.
James keeping moving, preventing Cider from controlling successfully.
Cider drops back looking for a leg! James is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and James manages to kick Cider off! Cider jumps back into James's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
James wants to sweep but no luck.
James striking from the bottom here.
Cider postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cider trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cider looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cider's guard.
James with a nice head shot there.
James passes Cider's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
James is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cider is just riding it out for now. James eventually gives up the hold.
Cider actively working from the bottom here.
Cider is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
Cider works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cider looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cider not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cider is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cider is on top in guard.
Cider wants to stand but James is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Cider works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
Cider trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cider is one step ahead there.
Cider is pushing down on James's leg trying to pass to half guard. James is fighting to maintain full guard but Cider has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cider is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
James is pressing down on Cider's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cider stopping the sweep attempt from James.
James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cider's guard.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cider trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cider escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James trying to control but Cider is working from the bottom.
Cider is trying to control the position but James postures up.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
James content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cider trying to control the position.
James throwing strikes but missing.
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James connects with a couple of short punches.
James trying to control but Cider is working from the bottom.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cider is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David James dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cider with a poor takedown
and James counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cider taking some punishment here, with James in his half guard.
James scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cider is trying to defend against the ground and pound but James scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cider kicks James off and gets back to his feet.
Cider with a poor takedown
and James decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cider's guard.
David James has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James looking to pass the guard.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cider is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
James won't allow Cider to sweep him here.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Cider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Cider.
Cider escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
James is breathing heavily.
Cider is trying to keep James in close.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cider wants to stand up but James is controlling him.
Cider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cider is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cider looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cider keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
Cider is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cider bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
Cider thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James keeping moving, preventing Cider from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
Cider trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Cider tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
James had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cider is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. James Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cider's back instead.
Cider is in bad spot here.
Cider turns into James and is now in his guard.
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
James won't allow Cider to sweep him here.
James pushes down on Cider's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cider is looking to improve his position.
Cider wants to control but James is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cider actively working from the bottom here.
Cider gets full guard.
James makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cider is rocked!
Cider 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.
Cider looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
James 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.
Cider is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
Cider manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cider stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Cider doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Cider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cider moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James trying to control but Cider is working from the bottom.
James distracts Cider with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Cider is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
James distracts Cider with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
James working some strikes from top position.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
James works a leg free and moves into half guard.
James passes to full mount!
James is in the full mount, landing strikes.
James in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
James avoids the attempt from Cider to control.
James takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! James connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Cider as James shoots in.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cider is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Cider circles away and we're back to standing.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Paul Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David James.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cider tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cider to the ground. Cider escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James with a poor takedown
and Cider cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
James shoots in and drives through. Cider sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
James shoots in for a double leg but Cider sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James has a takedown stuffed.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James shoots in for a takedown but Cider shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James shoots in and drives through. Cider sprawls well.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
James has a takedown stuffed.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cider as he avoids it easily.
James looks for a takedown but Cider sprawls well.
James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cider but Cider pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Cider, looking for a takedown. James pushes Cider against the cage but Cider circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James shoots in but Cider avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Cider tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Cider sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cider's waist but Cider gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
James shoots in for a takedown but Cider shows good takedown defense.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cider as he jumps to the side.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
James shoots in and drives through. Cider sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James fails to land the takedown.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James fails to land the takedown.
James fails to land the takedown.
James shoots in for a takedown but Cider shows good takedown defense.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cider tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cider to the ground. Cider escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James shoots for a takedown but Cider saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Cider sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Cider which made him look bad.
James fails to land the takedown.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cider is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Cider circles away and we're back to standing.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in for a double leg but Cider sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cider swivels and escapes.
James looks for a takedown but Cider sprawls well.
James shoots for a takedown but Cider saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Paul Cider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cider's waist but Cider gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
Paul Cider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cider as he jumps to the side.
Cider stuffs the takedown.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cider as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Cider showed his dominance in that final round.
I think James has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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