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VFC 33: Lloyd vs. Lao PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Fantastico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cat McHatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McHatt is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: MAINEIAC. Roberto Fantastico has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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179 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roberto Fantastico!
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, Cat McHatt!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McHatt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McHatt lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastico has a closed guard, preventing McHatt from standing up.
McHatt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fantastico is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McHatt preventing the sweep.
McHatt wants to control from the top but Fantastico keeps moving.
McHatt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fantastico is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantastico is trying to keep McHatt in close.
McHatt preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McHatt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McHatt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastico can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McHatt cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McHatt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
McHatt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fantastico. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastico in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McHatt prevents Fantastico from getting the reversal.
Fantastico tries to hold on but McHatt pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastico is trying to reverse the position but instead McHatt has taken his back - oops!
McHatt doesn't have the hooks in and Fantastico manages to turn into his guard.
Fantastico looking to pass the guard.
McHatt is trying to control the position but Fantastico postures up.
McHatt is looking for a triangle but Fantastico pushes his legs off easily.
McHatt looks gassed!
McHatt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McHatt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastico wants to control but McHatt is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHatt prevents Fantastico from improving his position.
Fantastico missing with punches from the bottom.
Fantastico wants to control but McHatt is keeping busy.
McHatt passes to side control.
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.
Fantastico manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fantastico slows the pace down in half guard.
McHatt is trying to stand up here but Fantastico is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastico looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fantastico with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cat McHatt 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.
McHatt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fantastico pinned against the cage. Fantastico gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McHatt.
The fight stays on the outside here - McHatt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for McHatt with that takedown attempt.
Roberto Fantastico has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cat McHatt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHatt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McHatt fails with the takedown.
McHatt is breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for McHatt.
Fantastico looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McHatt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fantastico counters with a nice double leg into side control. McHatt won't be happy with that.
Fantastico landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastico trying to control the action but McHatt is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fantastico wants to control but McHatt is keeping him busy.
McHatt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastico tries for a kimura but McHatt is defending well.
Fantastico postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fantastico working the ground and pound but McHatt is defending the strikes.
Fantastico goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McHatt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fantastico's guard! Nice work there by McHatt!
Fantastico looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McHatt passes into half guard.
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.
McHatt trying to control the action but Fantastico is working from the bottom.
Fantastico has a hand on McHatt's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McHatt takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
McHatt controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McHatt thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Fantastico dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McHatt lands a front kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McHatt.
McHatt throws a nice head kick!
McHatt misses with a takedown
and Fantastico counters with a shoot takedown. McHatt fights it but they end up in guard.
McHatt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McHatt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHatt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roberto Fantastico overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastico with a flurry of punches that miss.
McHatt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastico passes McHatt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McHatt gets back to full guard.
McHatt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Fantastico passes into half guard.
Fantastico in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. McHatt tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fantastico!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roberto Fantastico!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Capone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Capone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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, John Steele!
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, Al Capone!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Capone tries to avoid it but Steele manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Capone to the ground. Capone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Capone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steele's sensitive parts.
Steele fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Capone. That's going to slow Steele down.
Capone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Capone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele is trying desperately to improve position.
Capone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steele tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Capone controlling his opponent.
Steele really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capone scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Steele?
Capone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steele. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Capone prevents Steele from getting the reversal.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Steele takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Steele really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Capone looking to finish Steele with some ground and pound. This is bad for Steele!
Capone with shots to the head and body - Steele looks very uncomfortable down there.
Capone looking to control but Steele is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Capone.
Capone pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Capone lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steele is trying desperately to improve position.
Capone working Steele over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capone breaks from Steele's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capone lands a big shot there that rocks Steele but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Capone scoring with strikes but Steele is staying in there.
Capone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Steele is rocked!
Capone controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Steele is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice elbow there by Capone.
Steele is trying to escape the mount.
Steele seems to have got his legs back now.
Capone scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Steele?
Capone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Capone landing strikes from the mount.
Capone landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capone with a couple of short strikes.
Capone tries to control but Steele wriggling away.
Capone lands a big shot there that rocks Steele but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Capone content just to control the position here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Capone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Steele is bucking up trying to escape but Capone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Steele keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Capone lands a nice shot to the head.
Capone is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Steele has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Capone landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capone trying to control but Steele is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Capone.
Capone is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Steele can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Capone in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capone looking to control but Steele is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Capone unloading with bombs!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Capone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Capone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Steele hang on?
Capone tries to control but Steele wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Capone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Capone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steele has his takedown stuffed
and Capone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Steele tries for a takedown but Capone circles away easily
and Capone counters with a two punch combo.
Capone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Steele tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crack! A monster head kick from Capone and Steele falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Capone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Al Capone!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leviathan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minitauro Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blood and Thunder - Mastodon. Leviathan Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Minitauro Silva's chin.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leviathan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Minitauro Silva!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
Silva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jones.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Jones! Silva is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leviathan Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bearded Clam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Clam might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Filthy Christmas. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bearded Clam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Beam!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beam pinned against the cage. Beam gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clam wants to clinch up but Beam keeps it at a distance.
Clam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beam swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bearded Clam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clam looks for a takedown but Beam sprawls well.
Clam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beam catches Clam napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Clam to the canvas!
It looks like Bearded Clam has been cut.
Clam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clam is breathing heavily.
Beam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beam passes into half guard.
Beam drops an elbow to the side of Clam's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beam decides to stand up.
No luck for Clam with that takedown attempt.
Clam changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beam tries to avoid it but Clam manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beam to the ground. Beam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beam drops Clam with a left and a right! Oh, Clam is hurt - Beam dives into side control looking to finish!
Clam is rocked!
Beam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clam is trying to improve his position.
Oh Clam is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beam creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Clam seems to have got his legs back now.
Beam lands a few punches from side control.
Beam is trying to get an arm triangle but Clam is defending well.
Clam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Clam taking a bit of punishment here - Beam scoring with strikes.
Beam lands a few punches from side control.
The referee asks Beam politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Beam prefers to stall for the moment though.
Beam stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Clam ducks straight into an uppercut from Beam and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Clam maanges to regain guard straight away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clam 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.
Clam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Beam chips away with some ground and pound.
Beam scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clam being controlled here, momentarily.
Beam preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beam scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beam gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Beam lands a left and a right that sends Clam crashing to the canvas! Beam dives into mount looking to finish!
Clam is squirming around, avoiding Beam's attempts to control the action.
Beam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Beam landing strikes, looking to finish!
Clam keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Beam.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice elbow there by Beam.
Beam landing shots from mount.
Beam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Beam tries to control but Clam wriggling away.
Clam is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beam in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Beam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bearded Clam's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beam lands with a right hand.
Beam misses with an uppercut. Clam saw that one coming.
Clam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beam swivels and escapes.
Beam drops Clam with a big left hand! Clam is injured, injured bad! Beam jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Beam!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentworth's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Extreme Ways - Moby. Benjamin Wentworth could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rocky Balboa's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Wentworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wentworth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balboa as he avoids it easily.
Wentworth shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wentworth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wentworth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balboa is fending him off so far but Wentworth persists. Nope, Balboa circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa cracks Wentworth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wentworth shoots in but no luck this time.
Wentworth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Balboa with a nice cross.
Wentworth shoots in but no luck this time.
Wentworth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wentworth is breathing heavily.
Wentworth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Balboa's waist but Balboa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wentworth off to one side.
Wentworth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Balboa digs a good hook to Wentworth's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Balboa scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Wentworth. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth takes one on the button.
Balboa jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wentworth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wentworth takes one on the button.
Balboa with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa scores with a jab to the head.
Balboa drops Wentworth with a beautiful combination! Wentworth stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Balboa is looking for the KO!
It looks like Benjamin Wentworth has been cut.
Balboa tests Wentworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Balboa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wentworth's head.
Wentworth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Balboa lands a jab to Wentworth's midsection.
Balboa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Balboa misses with a two punch combination.
Balboa drops Wentworth with a left right combo! Balboa follows him down to the ground into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wentworth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No luck for Wentworth with that takedown attempt.
Wentworth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wentworth misses with a takedown attempt - Balboa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wentworth walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Balboa clobbers Wentworth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wentworth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Balboa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wentworth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rocky Balboa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wentworth misses with a takedown attempt - Balboa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Balboa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wentworth misses with a takedown attempt - Balboa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Balboa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balboa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Balboa throws out a powerful jab.
Wentworth checks a low kick from Balboa.
Balboa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wentworth at a distance.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balboa as he avoids it easily.
A left lands for Balboa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wentworth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Balboa lands a jab to the nose.
Danga de danga de dang - Balboa scores with a four punch combination!
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Wentworth moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa connects with a nice looking jab.
Wentworth is looking to clinch but Balboa is avoiding it.
Wentworth drops his hands momentarily and Balboa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wentworth wants to clinch.
Wentworth tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
Balboa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Balboa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Wentworth had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wentworth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wentworth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wentworth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy left from Balboa finds it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balboa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wentworth's hands.
Balboa tests Wentworth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wentworth shoots in for a double leg but Balboa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Wentworth's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Balboa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wentworth looks for a takedown but Balboa sprawls well.
Benjamin Wentworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wentworth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Benjamin Wentworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wentworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wentworth ducks right into an uppercut from Balboa.
Wentworth shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wentworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Balboa as Wentworth shoots in.
Wentworth shoots in but no luck this time.
Wentworth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balboa tries to avoid it but Wentworth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balboa to the ground. Balboa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balboa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wentworth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Balboa to score with a decent uppercut.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Wentworth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Balboa.
Wentworth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wentworth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balboa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Balboa trying to hold on to Wentworth's head to control him but Wentworth postures up.
Balboa is looking for a sweep. Wentworth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wentworth throws a strike but Balboa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Balboa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Balboa is looking to take a break and control but Wentworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wentworth is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Balboa prevents Wentworth from improving his position.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
Wentworth is trying to get back to full guard.
Wentworth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Balboa wants to take a breather but Wentworth is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wentworth fails with the takedown.
Wentworth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wentworth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Wentworth. Wentworth gets slowly back to his feet.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balboa as he avoids it easily.
Wentworth shoots for a takedown but Balboa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wentworth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wentworth walks into a stiff left hand from Balboa.
Wentworth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wentworth shoots for a double leg takedown but Balboa sprawls well. He's pushed Wentworth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wentworth is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Balboa.
Balboa stuffs the takedown.
Balboa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Balboa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balboa connects with a nice looking jab.
Balboa dips to his left and cracks Wentworth with an uppercut!
Wentworth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Balboa gets caught flat footed, as Wentworth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wentworth is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wentworth trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Wentworth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wentworth shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wentworth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Balboa prevents Wentworth from taking his back.
Poor strikes thrown by Wentworth there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Balboa wants to hold on but Wentworth pushes him away.
Wentworth goes for an armbar but Balboa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Balboa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wentworth looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Balboa has picked Wentworth up and slammed him! Wentworth can't keep hold of the triangle and Balboa manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa controls the position from side control.
Wentworth is not content to let Balboa control the position.
Wentworth tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wentworth is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Balboa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wentworth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Balboa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Balboa's back!
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.
Wentworth is controlling the position but Balboa somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Wentworth seems to be working for a kimura but Balboa defends the submission attempt.
Wentworth trying to advance position but Balboa counters by regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wentworth stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wentworth shoots in but Balboa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rocky Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth ducks under a wild hook from Balboa.
Wentworth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Balboa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wentworth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wentworth slips under a jab from Balboa.
Wentworth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balboa swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wentworth shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
Balboa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wentworth shoots for a double leg takedown but Balboa sprawls well. He's pushed Wentworth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balboa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Balboa jabs at Wentworth's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Balboa.
Wentworth walks into a jab.
Benjamin Wentworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balboa dips to his left and cracks Wentworth with an uppercut!
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
Wentworth ducks right into an uppercut from Balboa.
Balboa lands a body shot.
Balboa cracks Wentworth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot by Balboa.
Balboa lands with an overhand left.
Balboa lands with an uppercut that bounces Wentworth off the cage and back into rage.
Wentworth will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wentworth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Balboa cracks Wentworth with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Balboa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Balboa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Georgeborough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Stout (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Georgeborough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Stout!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stout throws a series of punches but Georgeborough moves out of range.
Georgeborough closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Trey Stout has been cut.
Georgeborough shoots in and drives through. Stout sprawls well.
Stout throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Georgeborough.
Stout doesn't manage to clinch there - Georgeborough circles away.
Georgeborough swats away the attempt to clinch by Stout.
Stout wants to clinch up but Georgeborough keeps it at a distance.
Georgeborough changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stout tries to avoid it but Georgeborough manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stout to the ground. Stout escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trey Stout seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Stout.
Georgeborough shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Georgeborough. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Georgeborough with that takedown attempt.
Georgeborough misses with a takedown attempt - Stout sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stout wants to clinch.
Georgeborough shoots in and bounces Stout off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stout looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgeborough controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stout is looking to stand up but Georgeborough isn't so interested in that idea.
Stout throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Georgeborough thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stout looking to control.
Georgeborough scoring with punches to the head and body.
Georgeborough stands and throws Stout's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Georgeborough has hold of Stout's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Stout seems comfortable defending it but Georgeborough has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Stout is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Stout is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Georgeborough couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Georgeborough!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ty Angle has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jay Mason's chin.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ty Angle!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mason throws a sloppy head kick and Angle moves out of range easily.
Angle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Angle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Angle feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mason sprawling to the canvas! Mason rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Angle finish him?!
Mason is rocked!
A big head kick from Mason and Angle is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Angle is rocked!
It looks like Ty Angle has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mason 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.
Angle is still in real trouble! Can Mason finish him?
Mason pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Angle is keeping the position for now.
Angle seems to have recovered his senses.
Angle wants to stand and escape but Mason is having none of it.
Angle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mason throws a big right hand that misses.
Angle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Angle looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mason works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mason in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Angle tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Mason!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley has chosen Get Up as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Rider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Riley!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Rider.
Riley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riley moves in looking to clinch but Rider pushes him off.
Rider throws a looping overhand right but Riley ducks down to avoid it.
Riley shoots for a takedown but Rider saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rider drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Riley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rider working the head with strikes.
Riley defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Riley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rider cracks Riley with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Riley wants to control but Rider postures up.
The ground and pound from Rider seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rider in side control, throwing shots but Riley defends.
Riley is looking to reverse the position.
Riley can't do much from the bottom here.
Riley is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rider is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Riley has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley tries to bench press Rider off him but Rider keeps the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Riley gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rider might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rider throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Riley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rider postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rider pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riley is keeping the position for now.
Riley has momentary wrist control but Rider slips an elbow through the middle.
Riley has his foot on Rider's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rider works his way back into a safe position though.
Rider landing some decent shots from guard.
Rider has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rider chips away with some ground and pound.
Rider stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider working some strikes from top position.
Riley wants to sweep but no luck.
Riley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rider connects with a couple of short punches.
Rider advances to half guard.
Rider winds up and cracks Riley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rider works his way into side control.
Rider scores with a couple of short elbows.
Riley takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Riley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Riley tries to improve position but can't.
Riley looks gassed!
Rider cracks Riley with a big right hand but Riley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Riley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider slips a nice elbow through Riley's hands, connecting with Riley's forehead.
Rider drops an elbow to the side of Riley's head.
Riley won't allow Rider to pass to mount.
Rider not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rider is nestled in close to Riley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rider throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Riley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Riley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rider doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rider manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riley working a defensive guard here.
Rider works over Riley with some ground and pound from guard.
Rider stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riley is looking for a triangle but Rider pushes his legs off easily.
Rider landing with the ground and pound.
Riley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rider is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rider landing some decent shots from guard.
Rider is working Riley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rider scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Rider dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rider keeps the fight on the outside.
John Riley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rider shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rider stands and throws Riley's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rider landing a few strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rider is chipping away with strikes.
Riley is rocked!
Rider works to advance to full mount. Riley defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Riley is still in real trouble! Can Rider finish him?
Rider landing strikes, looking to finish!
A big strike lands for Rider! That's really hurt Riley and he's turned his back - Rider keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Rider Jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Rider!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ian Topps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bancroft Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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201 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Topps!
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, Bancroft Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Topps on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rothschild wants to slow Topps down by chopping away at his legs.
Rothschild slips under a jab.
Rothschild throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Rothschild finds it's way through Topps's defenses.
Rothschild showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Topps.
Rothschild clobbers Topps with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A bone on bone clash there as Rothschild blocks the leg kick.
Topps lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Topps scores with a nice head shot.
Rothschild uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Topps.
Rothschild ducks under a wild hook from Topps.
Topps connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rothschild throws a low kick, looking for Topps's leg but Topps calmly moves out of range.
Topps takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild tries to clinch there but Topps circles away.
Topps looks to throw the jab but Rothschild is out of range.
Rothschild tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rothschild throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rothschild scores with a spinning back kick!
Rothschild tries to close the distance and clinch but Topps swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rothschild clinches with his opponent.
Rothschild tries a knee to the head but Topps blocks it.
Rothschild looking to throw knees to the head but Topps is blocking nicely.
Rothschild tries a knee to the head but Topps blocks it.
Topps drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rothschild makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Rothschild - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rothschild with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rothschild with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rothschild dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rothschild misses with a knee to the head.
Topps fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rothschild has Topps pushed against the cage.
Rothschild landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Topps tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Topps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rothschild tries a knee to the head but Topps blocks it.
Topps blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Topps fails to pull guard.
Rothschild misses with a knee strike.
Rothschild connects with a knee to the head.
Topps is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rothschild pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rothschild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Topps's elbow.
Rothschild tries to land a knee to the head but Topps blocks with his arms.
Rothschild landing knees to the body.
Topps jumps guard but Rothschild stands there with Topps around his waist. Topps gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rothschild tries to land knees in the clinch but Topps avoids the damage to the body.
Rothschild throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toppss head.
Rothschild lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topps is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rothschild gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Topps tries to score a body lock takedown but Rothschild shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Topps is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rothschild throws an elbow but misses.
Rothschild is struggling to control the position.
Topps is trying to drag Rothschild to the mat but Rothschild just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rothschild with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rothschild lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rothschild looking to throw knees to the head but Topps is blocking nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rothschild takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rothschild landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bancroft Rothschild dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Topps chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rothschild can pounce on him.
Topps takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Topps misses the jab.
Rothschild lands with a thumping leg kick.
Topps on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rothschild. Rothschild obviously looking to wear him down.
Topps throws a body punch but Rothschild moves out of range.
Rothschild connects with a solid leg kick.
Bancroft Rothschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rothschild.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rothschild lands a head kick that stumbles Topps and the fighters go to the mat.
Topps is rocked!
It looks like Ian Topps has been cut.
Rothschild has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Topps is proving hard to escape from.
Oh Topps is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rothschild showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Topps seems to have got his legs back now.
Rothschild would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rothschild is looking to stand up but Topps won't let him.
Rothschild gets to his feet - Topps follows without any prompting.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rothschild.
Topps dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Topps.
Topps misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rothschild.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rothschild, right into the meat.
Bancroft Rothschild seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Topps avoids the head kick by Rothschild.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rothschild.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topps scores with a body shot.
Rothschild throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rothschild is looking to clinch.
Topps is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rothschild gets a clinch.
Rothschild tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Topps drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rothschild tries to land a knee to the head but Topps blocks with his arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Rothschild.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rothschild unloads a knee to the mid-section. Topps lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rothschild is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Topps tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rothschild struggles to land a body shot inside as Topps controls his hands.
Rothschild tries to land a knee to the head but Topps blocks with his arms.
Topps has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rothschild is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Topps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rothschild lands a nice shot to the body.
Rothschild using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Topps has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Topps lands a takedown into guard.
Rothschild keeping moving, preventing Topps from controlling successfully.
Rothschild is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Topps is pushing down on Rothschild's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rothschild is fighting to maintain full guard but Topps has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topps content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Topps is thwarting Rothschild's attempts to control the position.
Topps prevents Rothschild from standing back up.
Rothschild is looking to control Topps's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rothschild avoid being mounted?
Rothschild moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Topps wants to control from the top but Rothschild keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rothschild keeping full guard, as Topps tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bancroft Rothschild showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ian Topps's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rothschild lands a nice leg kick that just misses Topps's sensitive parts.
Rothschild looks to land a body kick but Topps moved away.
Topps avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rothschild missing with a left hand there. Topps was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rothschild pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rothschild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Topps.
Rothschild throws a body kick that misses.
Topps throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topps misses with a takedown attempt - Rothschild sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rothschild throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rothschild takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rothschild.
Rothschild defending well as Topps loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothschild scores with a kick to the midsection.
Topps shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rothschild as he avoids it easily.
Rothschild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Topps lands a nice looking body shot.
Bancroft Rothschild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rothschild misses with a low kick.
Topps circles away from the clinch attempt.
Topps blocks a head kick by Rothschild.
Rothschild throws out a loose jab but Topps uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rothschild tries to clinch up.
Rothschild ducks under a wild hook from Topps.
Rothschild tries to clinch up.
Topps connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topps scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rothschild slips a jab from Topps.
Rothschild scores with a shot to the body.
Topps scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rothschild doesn't seem bothered though.
Rothschild moves in looking to clinch but Topps pushes him off.
Topps fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rothschild manages to avoid it.
Rothschild moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rothschild ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Topps looks for a takedown but Rothschild sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Topps. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rothschild throws a head kick that half lands.
Rothschild tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Topps throws a nice looking combination but Rothschild bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topps throws a head kick but Rothschild moves out of range.
Topps blocks a head kick by Rothschild.
Topps misses with a wild body shot.
Rothschild tries to close the distance and clinch up but Topps swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Topps throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Topps tries for a takedown but Rothschild sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rothschild lands with a slapping head kick.
Bancroft Rothschild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rothschild moves into the clinch successfully.
Rothschild throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toppss head.
Rothschild tries a knee to the head but Topps blocks it.
Topps has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rothschild uses from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topps had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rothschild is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Topps Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rothschild's back instead.
Rothschild tries to escape the position.
Ian Topps has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Topps's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Topps throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Topps has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rothschild has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rothschild turns into Topps and is now in his guard.
Rothschild pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Topps is keeping the position for now.
Rothschild stands and steps away. Topps gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bancroft Rothschild comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rothschild winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bancroft Rothschild!
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lloyd Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christmas's entrance music is Mocking Bird. A fine choice. Lao has chosen Mortal Kombat as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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189 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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203 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lloyd Christmas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kung Lao!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao throws a body kick that misses.
Lao lands a slapping body shot.
Lao throws a sloppy head kick and Christmas moves out of range easily.
Lao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christmas throws a series of punches but Lao avoids them all with ease.
Christmas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lao connects with a single shot there.
Lao tries a head kick but it misses.
Lao defending well as Christmas loads up on a big left hand.
Lao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lao lands a high kick!
It looks like Lloyd Christmas has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Christmas is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle, before Lao throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Christmas's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Lao lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kung Lao!
Kung Lao is the new middleweight champion!
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FIGHT
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