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EEC 26 Woods v Oliver PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Slater (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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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Cullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Slater!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cullen circles away.
Slater tries to clinch but Cullen moves out of range.
Slater drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Slater postures up.
Cullen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Slater won't allow Cullen to sweep him here.
Slater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cullen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cullen wants to sweep but no luck.
Cullen keeping moving, preventing Slater from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater postures up in Cullen's guard and throws a big left but Cullen blocks it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slater has a takedown stuffed.
Cullen scores with a sloppy right hand. Slater should have avoided that one.
Slater lands a nice shot to the body.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dan Cullen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Slater.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slater shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cullen as he jumps to the side.
Slater looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cullen!
Slater really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cullen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Slater misses with a head shot.
Cullen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cullen punching from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cullen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cullen has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Slater should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cullen has tightened it up now! Slater should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dan Cullen!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifton P (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nichols comes to the cage accompanied by War-The Process. P has chosen Who Next as his entrance music. Clifton P will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Carl Nichols!
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, Clifton P!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nichols scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
P looks gassed!
Nichols punishes P's body with a nice straight punch.
Nichols looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for P!
Nichols connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
It looks like Clifton P has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nichols connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nichols landing punches.
The cut above Clifton P's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clifton P's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carl Nichols!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buck Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murilo Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buck Bradshaw!
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, Murilo Machado!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradshaw misses with a straight right.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado throws a right and a left that Bradshaw avoids nicely.
Machado throws a nice looking combination but Bradshaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Machado drives through and clinches with Bradshaw against the cage.
Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machado has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bradshaw manages to break the clinch.
Bradshaw connects with a jab.
Machado tries to bum rush Bradshaw with a series of wild strikes but Bradshaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bradshaw loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
Bradshaw drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Machado looks gassed!
Bradshaw trying to control the action but Machado is working from the bottom.
Bradshaw scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Bradshaw are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Machado takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bradshaw works to advance to full mount. Machado defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bradshaw controlling the pace for now.
Bradshaw with a couple of short strikes.
Bradshaw 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.
Bradshaw punishing his opponent with strikes.
Machado is rocked!
Bradshaw putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Machado is still in real trouble! Can Bradshaw finish him?
Bradshaw trying to control but Machado is having none of it.
Bradshaw wants to finish this one by submission but Machado is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bradshaw.
Machado working to try and regain half guard.
Machado seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw landing shots from mount.
Bradshaw is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bradshaw with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Bradshaw landing strikes from the mount.
Bradshaw landing shots from mount.
Bradshaw wants to finish this one by submission but Machado is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bradshaw.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bradshaw controlling from mount.
Bradshaw lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Machado hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is looking to improve his position but Bradshaw isn't that keen on the idea.
Bradshaw looking to finish Machado with some ground and pound. This is bad for Machado!
Machado taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bradshaw with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bradshaw putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bradshaw is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Machado can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bradshaw working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradshaw looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Machado is squirming around, avoiding Bradshaw's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw lands a big elbow.
Bradshaw tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Machado tries to buck Bradshaw off but he can't manage it.
Bradshaw prevents Machado from getting the reversal.
BOOM! Bradshaw connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bradshaw prevents Machado from getting the reversal.
Bradshaw is landing with some decent strikes but Machado is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bradshaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Machado is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradshaw working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bradshaw wants to control the pace but Machado is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Bradshaw 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.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machado misses with a series of wild punches.
Bradshaw throws a hook but Machado blocks it.
Bradshaw scores with a jab.
Bradshaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bradshaw misses.
Machado is breathing heavily.
Bradshaw throws a series of punches but Machado moves out of range.
Bradshaw cracks the inside of Machado's front leg.
Bradshaw closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bradshaw throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Machado gets caught flat footed, as Bradshaw shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Buck Bradshaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bradshaw trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado working for a triangle but Bradshaw defends it easily.
Bradshaw wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Bradshaw landing some decent shots from guard.
Bradshaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw pushes down on Machado's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bradshaw throwing shots but Machado is blocking nicely.
Bradshaw uses his free foot to push down on Machado's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Machado.
Bradshaw has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Machado's face.
Bradshaw with a couple of short strikes.
Bradshaw wants to control the pace but Machado is squirming around nicely.
Bradshaw lands a nice shot to the head.
Bradshaw is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bradshaw landing punches.
Bradshaw wants to finish this one by submission but Machado is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bradshaw.
Machado in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is squirming around, avoiding Bradshaw's attempts to control the action.
Bradshaw connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bradshaw trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bradshaw scoring with strikes but Machado is staying in there.
Bradshaw unloading with bombs!
Bradshaw is landing with some decent strikes but Machado is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bradshaw jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Machado manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bradshaw is chipping away with strikes.
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.
Machado looks to move to half guard but instead Bradshaw has passed into mount! Damn!
Bradshaw wants to finish this one by submission but Machado is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Machado is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Machado and Bradshaw has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Machado is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bradshaw is controlling him well.
Machado tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bradshaw wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bradshaw working the head and body with strikes.
Bradshaw is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machado is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Bradshaw dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Bradshaw throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machado slips under a jab.
Machado misses with a double jab.
Bradshaw shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bradshaw showed some decent athleticism there.
Bradshaw passes to full mount!
Bradshaw scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Machado?
Bradshaw trying to control but Machado is having none of it.
Machado is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bradshaw lands a nice shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw looking to finish Machado with some ground and pound. This is bad for Machado!
You get the feeling that Machado really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Machado has given up his back here. Will Bradshaw look for the submission or keep pounding away?
A lull in the action here.
The referee is taking a good look at Machado as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bradshaw!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bradshaw's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Machado has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Bradshaw is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bradshaw controlling well, preventing Machado from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw connects with a big shot to the side of Machado's head.
Machado defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Machado rolls, trying to escape but Bradshaw keeps control of the position.
Bradshaw is working the ground and pound. Can Machado escape?
Machado is trying to stand back up.
Bradshaw scores with punches and elbows.
Bradshaw scores with punches to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bradshaw.
Bradshaw doesn't have the hooks in and Machado manages to turn into his guard.
Bradshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Bradshaw keeping full guard, as Machado tries to pass.
Machado tries to stand but Bradshaw is controlling from the bottom.
Machado is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bradshaw scores with a one two! Machado had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bradshaw throws out the jab.
Machado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bradshaw throws a push kick but Machado slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Machado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
An inside leg kick from Bradshaw misses.
Machado darts in trying to clinch
and Bradshaw makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bradshaw misses with a wild combination.
Machado tries to bum rush Bradshaw with a series of wild strikes but Bradshaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bradshaw drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murilo Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machado keeping moving, preventing Bradshaw from controlling successfully.
Bradshaw controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buck Bradshaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bradshaw, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Buck Bradshaw!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Buck Bradshaw!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Buck Bradshaw!
Buck Bradshaw wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phantom Menace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Clayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phantom Menace could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andre Clayton's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phantom Menace!
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, Andre Clayton!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayton looks for a takedown but Menace sprawls well.
Clayton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Menace as he jumps to the side.
Menace fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Menace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Menace doesn't manage to clinch there - Clayton circles away.
Menace misses with a wild combination.
Menace throws a series of punches but Clayton moves out of range.
Menace scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Menace throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Clayton stumbling backwards into the cage! Clayton bounces back off the cage towards Menace, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Menace lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Menace celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Phantom Menace!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by Muse - Knights of Cydonia. Doc Thomas has chosen Lunatic Fringe by Red Ryder as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Doc Thomas told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Thomas!
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, Doc Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doc Thomas rushes Ryan Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The is referee keeping an eye on Doc Thomas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ryan Thomas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Doc Thomas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Doc Thomas tries to bum rush Ryan Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Ryan Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Doc Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doc Thomas throws the left hand but Ryan Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Doc Thomas connects with a single shot there.
Ryan Thomas is rocked!
Ryan Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Doc Thomas circles away.
Oh Ryan Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryan Thomas shoots in and bounces Doc Thomas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ryan Thomas seems to have got his legs back now.
Doc Thomas lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doc Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Doc Thomas thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Doc Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doc Thomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryan Thomas manages to get himself to full guard.
Doc Thomas trying to control but Ryan Thomas is working from the bottom.
Doc Thomas throws and elbow that misses. Ryan Thomas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Doc Thomas's guard. Nice move by Ryan Thomas!
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.
Ryan Thomas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ryan Thomas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ryan Thomas passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Doc Thomas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Doc Thomas is looking to sweep but instead, Ryan Thomas has passed into half guard.
Ryan Thomas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ryan Thomas seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Doc Thomas is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryan Thomas!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Krunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Caton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krunov comes to the cage accompanied by Marcus Krunov. Marcus Krunov 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Krunov!
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, Ronnie Caton!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Caton as Krunov shoots in.
Krunov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Caton.
Krunov shoots in but no luck this time.
Krunov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Krunov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Caton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Caton keeping moving, preventing Krunov from controlling successfully.
Krunov 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.
Caton 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.
Caton striking off his back but it's not causing Krunov any problems.
Krunov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Caton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krunov tries to advance to mount but Caton denies him.
You can see the frustration on Caton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Krunov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Caton as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Krunov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krunov shoots in but no luck this time.
Caton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Krunov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Caton working to try and regain half guard.
Krunov thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Krunov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Caton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krunov thowing shots but they're missing.
Caton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Caton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Krunov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Caton working to try and regain half guard.
Caton looks gassed!
Krunov has hold of Caton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Caton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caton is desperately trying to improve his position but Krunov has a good base and remains in mount.
Krunov 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.
Caton swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Caton is working to get back to half guard.
Krunov looking to secure an arm triangle but Caton defends it well.
Krunov looking to control but Caton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Caton is looking to improve his position but Krunov isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Krunov looking to secure an arm triangle but Caton defends it well.
Krunov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Krunov.
Krunov tries to control but Caton wriggling away.
Caton has given up his back here.
Caton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Krunov's arms.
Krunov connects with a big shot to the side of Caton's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Krunov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Krunov shoots in for a double leg but Caton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krunov tries to move into range but Caton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Krunov moves into the clinch.
Caton is looking to break free of the clinch but Krunov has double underhooks.
Caton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Krunov.
Caton gets underhooks to prevent Krunov's takedown attempt.
Caton is trying to maintain a safe position but Krunov gets an underhook and turns Caton into the cage.
Krunov looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Krunov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Caton is trying to stall.
Krunov pulls guard successfully.
Krunov keeping full guard, as Caton tries to pass.
Caton throwing strikes from guard but Krunov blocks nicely.
Caton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Caton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Caton is posturing up here but Krunov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Caton tries to roll out but it's too tight and Caton has to tap! Slick submission there by Krunov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Krunov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Gamble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamble comes to the cage accompanied by Parasitic by Psyclon Nine. Hero has chosen Shipping up To Boston as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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274 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Gamble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Hero!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamble is looking to clinch.
Hero on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hero tries to bum rush Gamble with a series of wild strikes but Gamble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gamble drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gamble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hero wants to stand and escape but Gamble is having none of it.
Gamble pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hero is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamble prevents Hero from getting back to his feet.
Gamble trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hero can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hero is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gamble is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gamble is looking to clinch but Hero is avoiding it.
Gamble fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hero, pushing him back against the cage.
Gamble tries to pull guard but Hero won't allow it.
Gamble tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hero smiles and moves away.
Gamble rushes Hero and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Gamble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamble scores with a knee to the head.
Gamble with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hero looks gassed!
Gamble with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gamble jumps guard.
Hero must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gamble is trying to control the position but Hero postures up.
Gamble looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gamble. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gamble escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gamble wants to sweep here but Hero controlling him for the moment.
Gamble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gamble is working an open guard so Hero takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chris Hero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamble moves away from the strike by Hero.
Nice sprawl there from Hero as Gamble shoots in.
Horrible takedown by Gamble or perhaps it was just good defense by Hero which made him look bad.
Hero throws a series of punches but Gamble moves out of range.
Gamble closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hero to the mat! Hero manages to get full guard.
Gamble distracts Hero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hero is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gamble trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gamble wants to pass the guard but Hero is keeping the position.
Hero wants to get back to his feet but Gamble is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gamble 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.
Hero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamble with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gamble thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gamble forces Hero back against the cage and clinches.
Gamble goes for a takedown attempt but Hero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hero throws a series of punches but Gamble moves out of range.
Gamble looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hero is fending him off so far but Gamble persists. Nope, Hero circles away and we're back to standing.
Hero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gamble.
Gamble feints and as Hero raises his hands in defense, Gamble changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hero keeping moving, preventing Gamble from controlling successfully.
Gamble stops Hero from standing up.
Gamble trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamble stops Hero from standing up.
Gamble wants to control from the top but Hero keeps moving.
Gamble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gamble works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hero is trying to stand up here but Gamble is controlling him well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gamble shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Gamble thowing shots but they're missing.
Gamble with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gamble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Gamble dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hero stuffs the takedown.
Gamble throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hero's waist but Hero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gamble off to one side.
Gamble drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hero misses with a series of wild punches.
Hero gets caught flat footed, as Gamble shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gamble trying to control the position from guard on top but Hero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hero is looking to stand up but Gamble isn't so interested in that idea.
Gamble sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hero's guard.
Gamble throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hero pushes Gamble off looking to stand but Gamble dives back in and keeps control.
Gamble is looking for a kimura here.
Gamble is looking to advance position but Hero won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble is looking for a kimura but Hero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gamble to get the leverage.
Hero is refusing to be controlled, as Gamble sits in half guard.
Gamble throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hero pushes Gamble off looking to stand but Gamble dives back in and keeps control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gamble wants to clinch up but Hero keeps it at a distance.
Gamble fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Gamble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Hero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gamble gets a takedown into half guard.
Gamble stops Hero from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamble wants to pass to mount but Hero is defending the position.
Gamble moves into full mount! Hero won't be happy about that!
Gamble looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gamble jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hero manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sloppy strikes there by Gamble.
Hero is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gamble asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gamble stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamble gets the takedown into side control.
Gamble is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hero is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gamble here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hero is trying to buck Gamble off.
Gamble working the ground and pound but Hero is defending the strikes.
Gamble grinds an elbow into Hero's temple.
Gamble tries for a kimura but Hero is defending well.
Hero wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero parries the strikes from Gamble easily there. Gamble is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hero to escape.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gamble drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hero is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gamble dives into side control.
Gamble cracks Hero with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hero is trying to buck Gamble off.
Gamble throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gamble tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gamble has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hero tries to escape but Gamble is in control.
Gamble working the ground and pound from side control.
Hero dodges the ground and pound from Gamble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Gamble dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gamble shoots in for a takedown but Hero shows good takedown defense.
Hero closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gamble doesn't manage to clinch there - Hero circles away.
Some wild striking there from Hero.
Hero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gamble has a takedown stuffed.
Gamble fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Gamble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gamble.
Gamble tries to clinch up but Hero circles away and keeps his distance.
Gamble decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hero wants to stand back up but Gamble manages to pass into side control.
Hero prevents Gamble from improving position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble stands up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gamble looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Hero. No joy for Gamble on that attempt.
Hero throws a right hand that Gamble ducks under and follows up with a left that Gamble also avoids with ease.
Gamble lands a head kick. Hero smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hero misses with a few strikes there.
Hero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hero blocks a head kick by Gamble.
Nice takedown defense from Hero. No joy for Gamble on that attempt.
Hero lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gamble backs up against the cage.
Gamble tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamble closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hero is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gamble asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Gamble wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hero, who protects the arm well.
Gamble tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gamble has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hero throws Gamble to one side and escapes!
Hero throws a right and a left that Gamble avoids nicely.
Patrick Gamble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gamble drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gamble might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gamble passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gamble has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hero!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gamble looking to secure an arm triangle but Hero defends it well.
Gamble jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hero manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gamble 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.
Gamble cracks Hero with a big right hand but Hero just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hero wants to get back to his feet but Gamble drags him back down.
Gamble has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gamble sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gamble moves to back control.
Gamble is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hero has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Gamble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Gamble tightening his grip on Hero, looking for the choke.
Gamble trying to control momentarily.
Hero looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Gamble tries to keep control of the position but Hero is staying busy.
Gamble is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hero knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hero for a finish.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gamble missing with punches from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Gamble showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gamble, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Patrick Gamble!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Patrick Gamble!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Patrick Gamble!
Patrick Gamble wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fitch Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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, Dante Woods!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fitch Oliver!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliver has a takedown stuffed.
Woods stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliver. Oliver gets slowly back to his feet.
Woods throws a nice looking combination but Oliver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Woods throws a series of punches but Oliver moves out of range.
Woods connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oliver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Woods pinned against the cage. Woods gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dante Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fitch Oliver.
Woods waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Oliver.
Oliver has a takedown stuffed.
Woods stuns Oliver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donk. Woods catches Oliver right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Woods lands a glancing blow to the side of Oliver's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods connects with the punch.
Woods misses with a double jab.
Woods missing with a left hand there. Oliver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliver moves out of range of the strikes.
Woods rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut there from Woods.
Oliver is rocked!
Woods throws a shot to the body.
Oliver looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woods lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Oliver is looking to close the distance but Woods sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Oliver crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Oliver is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Dante Woods!
Dante Woods retains his welterweight title!
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