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CoV 24: Wiggs/Garcia Defenses PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Giles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Carter (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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johan Giles!
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, Rick Carter!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Carter.
Johan Giles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giles misses the jab.
Giles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Carter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Giles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Giles is trying to break free.
Giles wants to break the clinch but can't.
Giles is trying to break the clinch but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Carter is fighting off a takedown attempt but Giles is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Carter to the mat. Carter regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Giles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Carter trying to control but Giles is having none of it.
Carter is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giles slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Giles wants to get back to his feet.
Carter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Giles works his way to full guard. Good work.
Carter throws a strike but Giles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Giles is looking to work some ground and pound but Carter has wrist control.
Giles wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Giles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carter pulls Giles in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giles wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Giles working some strikes from top position.
Giles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Giles circles away.
Carter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Giles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter rushes Giles and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Giles is trying to break free.
Carter stops a takedown attempt from Giles.
Carter breaks the clinch.
Giles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Giles just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giles looks for a takedown but Carter sprawls well.
Giles fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carter sprawls well initially but Giles persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Giles trying to control from Carter's half guard. Carter has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Carter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Giles trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Giles trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Giles passes Carter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Giles is keen to just control but Carter is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Giles is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carter tries to clinch
and Giles counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Giles misses.
Carter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Giles counters with a single leg into guard. Carter didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Giles landing with the ground and pound.
Carter keeping full guard, as Giles tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Giles dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Carter clinches but Giles breaks the clinch
and Giles counters with a nice body shot.
Giles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Giles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Giles cracks Carter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Giles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carter cracks the inside of Giles's front leg.
Giles swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Carter dodges the punch combination from Giles.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johan Giles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter tries to clinch there but Giles circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carter, right into the meat.
Carter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Giles, pushing him back against the cage.
Giles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Giles keeps control of Carter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter is trying to break free.
Giles lands a shoulder strike.
Giles breaks from the clinch.
Carter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Giles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Giles.
Carter is rocked!
Giles lands a brutal uppercut that launches Carter off his feet! Carter tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johan Giles!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trever Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Everett Swan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trever Bernard 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trever Bernard!
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, Everett Swan!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernard throws a low kick but Swan avoids it.
Swan tries to clinch there but Bernard circles away.
Bernard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bernard controlling the position easily from mount.
Bernard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bernard with shots to the head and body - Swan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Swan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bernard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Swan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Swan looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard content just to control the position here.
Swan is desperately trying to improve his position but Bernard has a good base and remains in mount.
Bernard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Trever Bernard just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Swan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
No joy there for Swan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bernard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bernard throws a head kick but Swan moves out of range.
Bernard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swan's waist but Swan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bernard off to one side.
Horrible takedown by Bernard or perhaps it was just good defense by Swan which made him look bad.
Bernard loads up on a big right hand but Swan slips the punch.
Bernard misses with a hook. Swan ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bernard throws a big shot that misses.
A choreographed right hand from Bernard misses the target.
Swan with a poor takedown
and Bernard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Swan won't be happy with that.
Swan is trying to escape the position but Bernard is controlling the position.
Bernard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swan keeps working.
Swan is trying to control Bernard's posture but Bernard avoids it.
Swan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bernard connects with a decent elbow.
Bernard decides to stand back up. Bernard steps back and let's Swan get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Bernard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Swan lands with a nice combination. Bernard backs away looking to recover.
Bernard cracks the inside of Swan's front leg.
Bernard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Swan is out of range and Bernard settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Swan.
Bernard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bernard throws a leg kick but Swan checks it.
Swan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bernard counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trever Bernard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bernard throws a leg kick but Swan checks it.
Bernard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swan.
Bernard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bernard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Swan stuffs the takedown.
Everett Swan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swan shoots and misses
and Bernard counters with a head kick. That will keep Swan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Swan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bernard.
Bernard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bernard misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bernard counters with a leg kick.
Swan is breathing heavily.
Bernard tries for a takedown but Swan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Swan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Swan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bernard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Swan checks a leg kick.
Bernard cracks the inside of Swan's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bernard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swan.
Swan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bernard. Bernard obviously looking to wear him down.
Bernard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Swan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bernard counters with a nice body kick.
Bernard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bernard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Swan blocks a low kick nicely.
Bernard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Swan throws a shot to the body.
Bernard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bernard, right into the meat.
Bernard misses with a looping left.
Bernard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bernard throws the left hand but Swan avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernard misses with a takedown attempt
and Swan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trever Bernard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bernard keeping full guard, as Swan tries to pass.
Bernard striking from his own guard.
Bernard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bernard controls Swan momentarily but Swan frees himself.
Bernard pulls Swan in close to prevent any damage.
Bernard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Swan manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bernard controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trever Bernard dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bernard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bernard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swan throws a nice looking combination but Bernard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bernard scores with a leg kick.
Bernard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Swan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Trever Bernard is winning the standup battle so far.
Swan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bernard.
Bernard throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard throws a front kick aimed at Swan's knee but Swan avoids it well.
Bernard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bernard drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bernard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bernard throws and elbow that misses. Swan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bernard's guard. Nice move by Swan!
Bernard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Swan wants to control from the top but Bernard keeps moving.
Swan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Swan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bernard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bernard wants to sweep but no luck.
Swan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Swan wants to pass the guard but Bernard is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bernard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard throws a head kick but Swan moves out of range.
Bernard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bernard scores with a kick to the body.
Bernard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trever Bernard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Bernard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bernard.
Swan tries to clinch
and Bernard counters with a thumping low kick.
Swan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bernard takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Swan lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bernard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Swan's brow.
Bernard is trying to maintain a safe position but Swan gets an underhook and turns Bernard into the cage.
Bernard slows down the pace here.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Swan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Swan stops a takedown attempt from Bernard.
Everett Swan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bernard managing to block the knees to the body from Swan.
Swan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Swan jumps guard but Bernard stands there with Swan around his waist. Swan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trever Bernard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bernard 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 John Roberts scores the fight for Trever Bernard!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Trever Bernard!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Trever Bernard!
Trever Bernard wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Woodcomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Jones (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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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devon Woodcomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Jones!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodcomb instigates a clinch.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Woodcomb prevents the takedown attempt.
Woodcomb wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Woodcomb prevents it.
Devon Woodcomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Jones.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Woodcomb looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Woodcomb with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jones is looking to escape.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Woodcomb has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Woodcomb decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones looks gassed!
Woodcomb looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Woodcomb from standing up.
Woodcomb might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Woodcomb showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Woodcomb decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jones, up you get!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Woodcomb.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
Woodcomb tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jones is staying active underneath Woodcomb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to improve his position but Woodcomb is controlling well.
Jones wants to control but Woodcomb is keeping busy.
Woodcomb is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jones missing with punches from the bottom.
Jones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Woodcomb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Woodcomb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Woodcomb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
A head kick from Woodcomb lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Woodcomb is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Woodcomb circles away and we're back to standing.
Woodcomb connects with a body shot.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Woodcomb counters by clinching up.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones pushes Woodcomb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Woodcomb dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Woodcomb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones tries for a takedown but Woodcomb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Woodcomb is looking to clinch.
Woodcomb throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Devon Woodcomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Jones.
A punch combination from Woodcomb misses.
Woodcomb tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Woodcomb throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones moves out of range as Woodcomb throws a body kick.
Woodcomb stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Woodcomb as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Woodcomb closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Woodcomb is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jones keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is pressing down on Woodcomb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Woodcomb off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jones drops his shoulder and cracks Woodcomb with a huge uppercut! Woodcomb goes down! Can Jones finish him?
Woodcomb is rocked!
It looks like Devon Woodcomb has been cut.
Jones loads up on a big left hand. Woodcomb felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Jones looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Woodcomb can't hide his disappointment, as Jones celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Wessel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark DeLuca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeLuca has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. Mark DeLuca is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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172 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Wessel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark DeLuca!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wessel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
DeLuca is looking to regain half guard here but Wessel keeps moving and retains side control.
Wessel prevents DeLuca from escaping the position.
Wessel stands up.
DeLuca shoots in for a takedown but Wessel shows good takedown defense.
Wessel circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeLuca has a takedown stuffed.
Wessel gets caught flat footed, as DeLuca shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wessel trying to keep a closed guard but DeLuca is proving a slippery customer.
DeLuca missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wessel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
DeLuca is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
DeLuca wants to control from the top but Wessel keeps moving.
Wessel trying to control the position.
DeLuca trying to control but Wessel is working from the bottom.
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.
Wessel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeLuca must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wessel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wessel cracks DeLuca with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
DeLuca throws a head kick that misses.
DeLuca looks gassed!
DeLuca lands a head shot.
DeLuca misses with a head kick.
DeLuca chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wessel can pounce on him.
DeLuca drops his hands momentarily and Wessel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeLuca tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Wessel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wessel instigates a clinch.
DeLuca is working for takedown but Wessel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Eric Wessel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark DeLuca.
Wessel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wessel tries to bum rush DeLuca with a series of wild strikes but DeLuca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wessel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wessel wants to clinch.
DeLuca fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeLuca shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wessel as he avoids it easily.
DeLuca closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wessel circles away.
Wessel throws a series of strikes that have DeLuca backpedaling.
Wessel keeps the fight on the outside.
DeLuca tries to bum rush Wessel with a series of wild strikes but Wessel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
DeLuca darts in trying to clinch
and Wessel counters with a good low kick that DeLuca was not able to check.
DeLuca fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wessel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wessel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeLuca with a poor takedown
and Wessel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wessel.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wessel pushes down on DeLuca's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wessel is tying to control. DeLuca wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
DeLuca gets back to full guard.
DeLuca pushes Wessel off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wessel has DeLuca up against the cage in a clinch.
Wessel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Wessel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wessel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeLuca.
Wessel closes the distance and clinches.
DeLuca can't break the clinch.
Wessel is trying to break free.
Wessel breaks the clinch.
Wessel throws a nice outside leg kick.
DeLuca throws a one two combo.
Wessel throws a combination. DeLuca tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wessel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
DeLuca tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wessel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wessel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
DeLuca is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wessel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuca trying to control here.
DeLuca is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wessel scores with a couple of nice shots.
DeLuca makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DeLuca.
DeLuca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wessel is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DeLuca is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DeLuca manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wessel.
Wessel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DeLuca, pushing him back against the cage.
DeLuca is trying to stall.
DeLuca fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wessel breaks from the clinch.
Wessel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
DeLuca is trying to stand.
Wessel passes into side control, despite DeLuca's attempt to control the position.
DeLuca tries to bench press Wessel off him but Wessel keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wessel working away.
DeLuca tries to bench press Wessel off him but Wessel keeps the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wessel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wessel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and DeLuca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeLuca closes the distance but Wessel moves to the side
and Wessel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Eric Wessel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wessel fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeLuca tries for a takedown but Wessel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
DeLuca doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wessel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Wessel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wessel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of DeLuca's head.
DeLuca has his takedown stuffed
and Wessel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
DeLuca fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeLuca shoots in looking for a takedown. Wessel tries to sprawl out of it but DeLuca keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wessel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eric Wessel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeLuca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the body from Wessel misses
and DeLuca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeLuca shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wessel counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in DeLuca's guard now.
Eric Wessel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark DeLuca.
Wessel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wessel tries to free his leg and advance position but DeLuca is retaining full guard.
DeLuca has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wessel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuca looks for a takedown but Wessel sprawls well.
Wessel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and DeLuca counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wessel!
DeLuca tries to control but Wessel wriggling away.
Wessel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by DeLuca.
A nice elbow there by DeLuca.
DeLuca trying to control but Wessel is having none of it.
DeLuca is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wessel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wessel taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeLuca trying to control but Wessel is having none of it.
DeLuca is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wessel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuca controlling from the full mount.
Wessel's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
DeLuca goes for an armbar but Wessel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wessel.
Wessel trying to move into half guard but instead DeLuca has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeLuca has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wessel is proving hard to escape from.
DeLuca wants to control from the top but Wessel keeps moving.
DeLuca looking to sit in guard and control but Wessel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DeLuca working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark DeLuca.
Well Wessel 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Eric Wessel!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Eric Wessel!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Eric Wessel!
Eric Wessel wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Werner Klemperer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson comes to the cage accompanied by Diamond. Klemperer has chosen Hogan's Heroes as his entrance music. Werner Klemperer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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138 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Werner Klemperer!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but Klemperer shows good takedown defense.
Peterson rushes Klemperer and presses him up against the cage.
Klemperer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peterson.
Klemperer trying to land knees to the body.
Peterson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Peterson.
Peterson pulls guard successfully.
Peterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peterson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Klemperer tries to free his leg and advance position but Peterson is retaining full guard.
Peterson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peterson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Klemperer is looking to advance position but Peterson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Klemperer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peterson moves to back control.
Klemperer fending off the submission attempt from Peterson.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson is not going to allow Klemperer to sit and survive in this position.
Peterson tightening his grip on Klemperer, looking for the choke.
Klemperer tries to break free.
Peterson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Klemperer can't escape the position.
Peterson doesn't have the hooks in and Klemperer manages to turn into his guard.
Peterson has his foot on Klemperer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Klemperer works his way back into a safe position though.
Klemperer scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klemperer looking to pass the guard.
Peterson being controlled here, momentarily.
Klemperer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peterson has his hands on Klemperer's head, controlling the position.
Klemperer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peterson's head.
Peterson is looking for a triangle but Klemperer pushes his legs off easily.
Klemperer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Peterson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Klemperer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peterson has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Klemperer crashes against the mat.
Klemperer looks gassed!
Peterson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Klemperer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Klemperer is trying to work for a kimura but Peterson is defending well.
Klemperer wants to control but Peterson is keeping him busy.
Peterson moves into full guard.
Peterson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peterson is on top in guard.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Klemperer keeps moving.
Peterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klemperer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson 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.
Peterson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Klemperer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peterson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peterson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peterson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Klemperer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Peterson uses his free foot to push down on Klemperer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Klemperer.
Peterson avoids the attempt from Klemperer to control.
Peterson looking to secure an arm triangle but Klemperer defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Peterson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Peterson wants to clinch.
Peterson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Peterson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Peterson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Klemperer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peterson.
Klemperer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Klemperer is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Peterson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Peterson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Klemperer is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Peterson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Peterson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Fight Music - D12. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rufus Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buck Watson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Watson tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Watson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
A combination from Watson does no damage.
Watson throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Watson staying out of range there.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Watson's head.
Watson keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Watson is retaining full guard.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson thows a big elbow that misses.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Watson is keeping the position for now.
Watson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johnson motions for Watson to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Watson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Watson throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buck Watson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rufus Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Watson lands a right hook to the body.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Buck Watson has been cut.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Watson is rocked!
Watson looks gassed!
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Watson is still in real trouble! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Watson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Watson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Watson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson postures up in Watson's guard and throws a big left but Watson blocks it.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buck Watson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Watson slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Watson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson scores with a takedown into Watson's guard.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Watson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Watson manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Watson's guard.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Watson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson won't allow Watson to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is pushing down on Watson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Watson is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Johnson working Watson over with strikes here.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Watson is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson looking to secure an arm triangle but Watson defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Johnson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Watson because Johnson loaded up on that one.
Johnson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Watson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Johnson working for a submission but Watson is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
A nice elbow there by Johnson.
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Watson is in no mood to give up.
Johnson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Johnson looking to ground and pound but Watson is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Buck Watson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Johnson wants to control but Watson is keeping him busy.
Johnson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Watson!
Johnson tries to control but Watson wriggling away.
BOOM! Johnson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Watson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Johnson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Watson because Johnson loaded up on that one.
Johnson working for a guillotine from mount but Watson is in no mood to give up.
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Johnson landing strikes from the mount and Watson is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Johnson's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus Johnson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Fioravanti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johns comes to the cage accompanied by Cocaine Blues. 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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146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Johns!
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, Joseph Fioravanti!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns closes the distance and clinches up with Fioravanti, looking for a takedown. Johns pushes Fioravanti against the cage but Fioravanti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Fioravanti.
Fioravanti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johns.
Fioravanti fails with the takedown.
Fioravanti clinches up with Johns and pushes him back against the cage.
Johns is looking to break free of the clinch but Fioravanti has double underhooks.
Fioravanti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johns manages to break the clinch.
Fioravanti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johns tries a head kick but it misses.
Tim Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johns tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fioravanti tries to clinch up.
Johns looks to land a left hand but Fioravanti moved out of range nicely.
Fioravanti has his takedown stuffed
letting Johns counter with a right hand.
Johns throws an overhand right that lands on Fioravanti's shoulder, as Fioravanti tries to avoid the shot.
Fioravanti moves away from the strike by Johns.
Fioravanti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johns but Johns pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tim Johns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Fioravanti.
Johns takes a swing at Fioravanti's ribcage but misses.
Fioravanti moves in looking to clinch but Johns pushes him off.
Johns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fioravanti walks into a stiff left hand from Johns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fioravanti tries to clinch there but Johns circles away.
Fioravanti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johns throws a jab but it's blocked by Fioravanti.
Fioravanti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johns swivels and escapes.
Fioravanti ducks under a wild hook from Johns.
Fioravanti lands a nice hook to Johns's body. Johns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fioravanti fails with the takedown.
Fioravanti doesn't manage to clinch there - Johns circles away.
No joy there for Johns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fioravanti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johns.
Fioravanti avoids the body shot from Johns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fioravanti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johns. That did some damage!
Johns throws a head kick that misses.
Fioravanti rushes Johns and presses him up against the cage.
Johns wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fioravanti keeps control of Johns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fioravanti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fioravanti wants to stall.
Johns is trying to break the clinch but Fioravanti has him pressed against the cage.
Johns wants to get back to striking at distance but Fioravanti won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johns wants to break free but Fioravanti has control.
Johns is looking to break free of the clinch but Fioravanti has double underhooks.
Johns stalling in the clinch.
Johns can't break the clinch.
Fioravanti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johns is keeping busy.
Johns tries to break the clinch but Fioravanti is controlling the position.
Johns is trying to break free.
Johns tries to break the clinch but Fioravanti is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johns wants to break free but Fioravanti has control.
Fioravanti keeps control of Johns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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 Tim Johns will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fioravanti defending well as Johns loads up on a big left hand.
Johns thows a leg kick but Fioravanti checks it
and Fioravanti counters with an outside leg kick.
Fioravanti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fioravanti gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fioravanti wants to control but Johns passes easily into half guard.
Fioravanti looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fioravanti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fioravanti pushes Johns off looking to stand but Johns dives back in and keeps control.
Johns is taking a breather. Fioravanti 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fioravanti moves out of range of the strikes.
Johns throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fioravanti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fioravanti seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Fioravanti is breathing heavily.
Johns is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Fioravanti pulls his head out easily.
Johns moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fioravanti's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns controlling from the top position.
Johns wants to control from the top but Fioravanti keeps moving.
Johns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fioravanti working a defensive guard but Johns manages to pass into side control anyway.
Johns wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fioravanti, who protects the arm well.
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.
Johns lands an elbow.
Fioravanti is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Johns tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johns has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johns stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Johns dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fioravanti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johns throws a leg kick
and Fioravanti counters with a head kick.
Johns throws a body punch but Fioravanti moves out of range.
Fioravanti rushes Johns and presses him up against the cage.
Fioravanti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fioravanti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fioravanti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fioravanti looking for a takedown.
Fioravanti scores a nice knee to the body.
Johns manages to break the clinch.
Johns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johns lands with a shot to the body.
Johns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johns throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johns connects with a single shot there.
Fioravanti tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johns counters with a series of strikes. Fioravanti will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tim Johns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Fioravanti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A choreographed right hand from Johns misses the target.
Johns connects with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fioravanti. That's going to slow Johns down.
Fioravanti slips a jab from Johns.
Fioravanti shoots in for a double leg but Johns sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johns throws a body punch but Fioravanti moves out of range.
Fioravanti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fioravanti has his takedown stuffed
and Johns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tim Johns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Fioravanti.
Fioravanti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johns working Fioravanti over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns wants to take a breather but Fioravanti is having none of it.
Johns drops an elbow to the side of Fioravanti's head.
Johns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johns moves into full mount! Fioravanti won't be happy about that!
Johns controlling from mount.
The referee warns Fioravanti that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fioravanti tries to lock up and control but Johns gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johns thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Johns tries to control but Fioravanti wriggling away.
Johns is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fioravanti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A nice elbow there by Johns.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Johns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johns, 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 John Roberts scores the fight for Tim Johns!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Tim Johns!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Tim Johns!
Tim Johns wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Phace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phace comes to the cage accompanied by "Undecided" by Silverchair. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mack Phace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phace shoots in for a double leg but Griffin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phace gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Griffin advances to half guard.
Phace on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Phace tries to get out of the position.
Phace wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Griffin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phace defending well though.
Griffin wants to pass to mount but Phace is defending the position.
Griffin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Griffin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Griffin seems to be working for a kimura but Phace defends the submission attempt.
Phace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phace trying to hold on to Griffin's head to control him but Griffin postures up.
Griffin trying to control the action but Phace is working from the bottom.
Griffin works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin fails to take his opponent's back.
Phace is trying desperately to improve position.
Griffin scoring with strikes but Phace is staying in there.
Phace is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Phace throwing hammer fists to the chest of Griffin. What's that going to do exactly?
Griffin trying to control but Phace is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Griffin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Phace is on top in guard.
Griffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Phace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Phace 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.
Griffin has his foot on Phace's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phace works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Griffin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Griffin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Griffin striking off his back but it's not causing Phace any problems.
Griffin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Griffin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Griffin looks gassed!
Griffin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Phace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Griffin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Phace avoids them all with ease.
Griffin lands a slapping body shot.
Griffin scores with a body shot.
Griffin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Mack Phace has been cut.
Griffin swings for the body but Phace moves out of range.
Griffin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Griffin is trying to work for a kimura but Phace is defending well.
Griffin working over Phace with some ground and pound. Phace looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Griffin seems to be working for a kimura but Phace defends the submission attempt.
Griffin is trying to control the action in half guard but Phace is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Griffin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mack Phace'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.
Griffin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Griffin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Phace!
Griffin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Phace is bucking up trying to escape but Griffin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Griffin landing shots from mount.
Griffin is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Griffin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Peter Griffin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick shannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolando Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). shannon comes into the arena with yesterdays headlines blaring out of the sound system. Garcia is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sound And Fury - I've Got Rabies. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Rolando Garcia enters the cage!
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150 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick shannon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rolando Garcia!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
shannon moves out of range of the leg kick from Garcia.
shannon misses with a head kick.
shannon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Nick shannon has been cut.
Nick shannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
shannon tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia avoids the head kick by shannon.
A head kick misses from shannon.
Garcia avoids the head kick by shannon.
shannon misses with a head kick.
shannon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia works his foot free and advances to mount.
Garcia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, shannon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Garcia connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
shannon is rocked!
Garcia is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. shannon is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. shannon flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Garcia anticipates the leg and manages to get behind shannon and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Garcia slips an arm under shannon chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Garcia has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Garcia is squeezing on shannon like an anaconda would it's prey. shannon fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rolando Garcia! Rolando Garcia retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Wiggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Untlicker (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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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wiggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Untlicker!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Untlicker is looking to clinch but Wiggs is avoiding it.
Untlicker moves in looking to clinch but Wiggs pushes him off.
Wiggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wiggs throws a looping overhand right but Untlicker ducks down to avoid it.
Wiggs slips a jab and a cross from Untlicker.
Wiggs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wiggs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Untlicker wants to control but Wiggs is keeping busy.
Untlicker manages to get to full guard.
Untlicker wants to get back to his feet but Wiggs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wiggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Untlicker is keeping the position for now.
Untlicker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wiggs manages to get himself to full guard.
Untlicker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Untlicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wiggs doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wiggs wants to sweep here but Untlicker controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Untlicker wants to control from the top but Wiggs keeps moving.
Untlicker preventing the sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Untlicker tries to clinch up but Wiggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Untlicker blocks a jab.
Wiggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Untlicker.
Wiggs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Untlicker doesn't manage to clinch there - Wiggs circles away.
Wiggs with a nice cross.
Wiggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wiggs fails to land the takedown.
Untlicker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wiggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Untlicker slips a straight right by Wiggs.
Wiggs misses with a double jab
and Untlicker counters by clinching up.
Good body shot from Untlicker.
Untlicker slows down the pace here.
Untlicker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Untlicker.
Untlicker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Untlicker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Untlicker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wiggs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Wiggs there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Untlicker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wiggs scores with a jab to the head.
Wiggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Untlicker.
Untlicker clinches.
Untlicker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wiggs backwards.
Untlicker leaning against his opponent.
Wiggs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Untlicker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wiggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Untlicker.
Wiggs breaks from the clinch.
Wiggs slow jab from Untlicker misses its intended target.
Untlicker tries to clinch but Wiggs moves out of range.
Wiggs swinging wilding here.
Untlicker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wiggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggs throws a hook but Untlicker blocks it.
Untlicker closes the distance and clinches.
Untlicker misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Untlicker fails to land.
Untlicker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wiggs.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wiggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Untlicker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A left hand lands to the body for Untlicker.
Untlicker lands a hook that snaps the head of Wiggs backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Untlicker.
Untlicker just leaning against Wiggs, taking a breather.
Untlicker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wiggs.
Wiggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Untlicker lands with a short shot to the head.
Wiggs breaks from the clinch.
Wiggs keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wiggs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wiggs shoots and misses
and Untlicker counters with a takedown into side control.
Wiggs tries to bench press Untlicker off him but Untlicker keeps the position.
Wiggs can't do much from the bottom here.
Wiggs is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Untlicker off and has taken his back!
Untlicker prevents Wiggs from getting a body triangle.
Wiggs doesn't have the hooks in and Untlicker manages to turn into his guard.
Untlicker trying to control but Wiggs is working from the bottom.
Untlicker has gone for a leg lock! Wiggs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Untlicker's guard.
Wiggs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wiggs postures up and lands a big shot to Untlicker's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Untlicker is looking for a triangle but Wiggs pushes his legs off easily.
Untlicker is breathing heavily.
Wiggs scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Untlicker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wiggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Untlicker has wrist control.
Wiggs postures up.
Untlicker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wiggs manages to get himself to full guard.
Wiggs wants to sweep here but Untlicker controlling him for the moment.
Untlicker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wiggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wiggs manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Untlicker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggs dominating with strikes here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wiggs landing punches.
Wiggs lands a big elbow.
Untlicker wants to hold on but Wiggs pushes him away.
Wiggs lands with some strikes.
Untlicker is in a horrible position here. Wiggs smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wiggs working Untlicker over with strikes here.
Wiggs with good strikes from the mount here!
Wiggs landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Untlicker is looking to escape.
Untlicker is trying to stand.
Wiggs lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Untlicker hang on?
Untlicker wants to control but Wiggs is having none of it.
Wiggs landing strikes from the mount and Untlicker is in trouble!
Wiggs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wiggs is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Untlicker can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Untlicker tries to lock up and control but Wiggs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wiggs lands a nice shot to the head.
Untlicker working to try and regain half guard.
Wiggs pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggs landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wiggs controlling from the full mount.
Untlicker wants to hold on but Wiggs pushes him away.
Untlicker is trying desperately to improve position.
Wiggs has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Untlicker's face.
Wiggs lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Untlicker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wiggs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Untlicker is looking to escape.
John Wiggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiggs content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wiggs dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wiggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Wiggs misses with a straight left.
Untlicker closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Untlicker on the inside.
Wiggs blocks an uppercut.
Wiggs is trying to break free.
Wiggs blocking some punches.
Untlicker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wiggs or not.
Untlicker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Wiggs misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Wiggs misses the jab.
Wiggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Untlicker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wiggs misses with a wild body shot.
Wiggs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Untlicker!
Untlicker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggs controlling the pace for now.
Untlicker working to try and regain half guard.
Untlicker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Untlicker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Untlicker regains half guard.
Untlicker is looking to improve his position.
Wiggs sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Wiggs is tying to control. Untlicker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Untlicker gets back to full guard.
Wiggs decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wiggs!
Untlicker is looking to clinch.
Untlicker tries a head kick but it misses.
Wiggs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
John Wiggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Untlicker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wiggs looks to land a right hand but Untlicker moved out of range.
Wiggs scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Untlicker doesn't seem bothered though.
Wiggs shoots and misses
and Untlicker counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggs takes a shot to the head.
Untlicker avoiding damage.
Wiggs blocks an uppercut.
Untlicker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Untlicker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Untlicker is stalling here.
Untlicker scores with a shoulder strike.
Wiggs is looking to break free of the clinch but Untlicker has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Untlicker.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Untlicker.
Untlicker throws a punch but it's blocked by Wiggs.
Untlicker has Wiggs pushed against the cage.
Untlicker is leaning against Wiggs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Untlicker breaks from the clinch.
Untlicker ducks under a wild hook from Wiggs.
Some wild striking there from Wiggs.
Wiggs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Untlicker slips under a jab from Wiggs.
Untlicker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wiggs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Untlicker.
Wiggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Untlicker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wiggs, pushing him back against the cage.
Untlicker leaning against his opponent.
Untlicker pushes Wiggs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wiggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Untlicker.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Untlicker stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Chris Untlicker just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Untlicker tries for a takedown but Wiggs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wiggs thows a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Wiggs.
Nice straight punches there by Wiggs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wiggs.
Wiggs fails to land the takedown.
Untlicker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wiggs circles away.
Wiggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Untlicker.
Untlicker misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Untlicker has managed to clinch.
Untlicker digs a right hand into Wiggs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wiggs's gas tank.
Untlicker is working for takedown but Wiggs is calmly controlling the position for now.
John Wiggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Untlicker.
Wiggs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Untlicker has him pressed against the cage.
Wiggs wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggs prevents a takedown attempt there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wiggs is working for takedown but Untlicker is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Untlicker.
Wiggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Untlicker backwards.
Untlicker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Untlicker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Untlicker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wiggs backwards.
Untlicker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wiggs looks for a takedown but Untlicker sprawls well.
Untlicker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Untlicker showed some decent athleticism there.
Wiggs wants to get back to full guard.
Wiggs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wiggs throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wiggs is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Untlicker has his hands clasped together but Wiggs extends an breaks Untlicker's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wiggs.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Wiggs!
John Wiggs retains his welterweight title!
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