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RCJ 15: Sullivan vs. Standa PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Day (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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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimbo Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie Day!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with the combination.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Day sprawls well.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith throws a series of punches but Day avoids them all with ease.
Smith throws a leg kick but Day sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jimbo Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Day.
Day keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Day is keeping the position.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith postures up.
Day really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Day has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Smith trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Day closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Day pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimbo Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Day.
Day lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Jimbo Smith has been cut.
Day drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smith regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Day stands up from Smith's guard - Day perhaps looking for a knockout.
Day bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Day working away.
Day is staying tight to Smith's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Day trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Day stands up and beckons Smith to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day closes the distance and clinches.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Day has hold of one of Smith's legs. Smith is fighting the takedown attempt but Day gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith keeping full guard, as Day tries to pass.
Smith trying to control the position.
Day controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Day controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Day decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Day's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Day duly obliges.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Day pulls guard effortlessly.
Day 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.
Day being controlled here, momentarily.
Day is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Day dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimbo Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Day fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Day jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Day gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Day counters by moving into the clinch.
Day is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Day stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Knees in the clinch landing for Day.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Day has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately.
Smith working for a triangle but Day defends it easily.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Day puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Day looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Day shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Day was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith is trying to stand.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Day gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Day blocks Smith's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Charlie Day has got the better of the ground game so far.
Day wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Day tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith really wants to buck Day off and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith wants to hold on but Day pushes him away.
Day controlling his opponent.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Day tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Day has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Day controlling from the full mount.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Day gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Day wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Smith is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
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.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Smith in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith tries to hold on but Day pushes him away.
Day looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Day avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimbo Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith darts in trying to clinch
so Day counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Day from standing up.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Day wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Day preventing the sweep.
Day wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith pushes Day off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Day counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Day counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith has his foot on Day's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Day works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day preventing the sweep.
Smith looking for subs off his back but Day has passed one foot through into half guard.
Day blocks the strikes from Smith.
Smith is staying active underneath Day, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Day performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith wants to control but Day is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Day prevents Smith from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith trying to control but Day postures up.
Jimbo Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Day darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Day gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Day lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Day manages to break the clinch.
Day throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Day fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Day fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Day counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Day.
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.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Day has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Day scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Day tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Day counters by clinching up.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Day.
Smith turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Smith misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Day takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Day's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Day sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Charlie Day is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day is looking to improve his position.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Day comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Day has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Day!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgardo Alfonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tray Robbinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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175 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edgardo Alfonzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tray Robbinson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robbinson blocks a head kick by Alfonzo.
Robbinson misses with a body kick.
Alfonzo avoids the head kick by Robbinson.
Robbinson throws a head kick that misses
and Alfonzo counters by clinching up.
Robbinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alfonzo keeps control of Robbinson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robbinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robbinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alfonzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robbinson pushes Alfonzo away with a front kick.
Robbinson feints and then cracks Alfonzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alfonzo down.
Robbinson throws a leg kick but Alfonzo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Robbinson lands with a slapping head kick.
Alfonzo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alfonzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robbinson scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbinson throws a low kick, looking for Alfonzo's leg but Alfonzo calmly moves out of range.
Alfonzo is looking to clinch.
Robbinson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alfonzo blocks a head kick by Robbinson.
Robbinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alfonzo is breathing heavily.
Robbinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robbinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Robbinson throws a head kick that misses.
Robbinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robbinson scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robbinson.
Robbinson cracks the inside of Alfonzo's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robbinson.
Robbinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Robbinson thuds his shin into the meat of Alfonzo's side.
Robbinson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Robbinson looks to land a body kick but Alfonzo moved away.
Robbinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alfonzo.
Robbinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Robbinson lands a two punch combo.
Robbinson lands a head kick!
Alfonzo avoids the head kick by Robbinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alfonzo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robbinson throws a sloppy head kick
and Alfonzo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alfonzo.
Alfonzo wants to control from the top but Robbinson keeps moving.
Robbinson is looking to stand up but Alfonzo isn't so interested in that idea.
Alfonzo looking to pass the guard.
Alfonzo trying to control but Robbinson is working from the bottom.
Alfonzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robbinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbinson wants to stand and escape but Alfonzo is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Robbinson misses with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Robbinson.
Robbinson lands a head kick!
Tray Robbinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alfonzo moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alfonzo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robbinson has him pressed against the cage.
Robbinson landing knees to the body.
Robbinson trying to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Robbinson.
Robbinson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tray Robbinson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Robbinson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alfonzo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alfonzo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tray Robbinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alfonzo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alfonzo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Alfonzo keeps control of Robbinson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robbinson prevents Alfonzo from breaking the clinch.
Alfonzo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alfonzo managing to block the knees to the body from Robbinson.
Robbinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alfonzo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alfonzo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Robbinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robbinson postures up.
Alfonzo wants to stand and escape but Robbinson is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robbinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alfonzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfonzo looking for a sweep. Not yet Alfonzo, not yet.
Robbinson tries to stand but Alfonzo is controlling from the bottom.
Alfonzo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Robbinson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Alfonzo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Robbinson's back instead.
Robbinson trying to control the action but Alfonzo just sinks the hooks in.
Robbinson holding both Alfonzo 's hands and preventing any damage.
Alfonzo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alfonzo tightening his grip on Robbinson, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robbinson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Robbinson trying to control the action but Alfonzo just sinks the hooks in.
Alfonzo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Alfonzo is not going to allow Robbinson to sit and survive in this position.
Robbinson is trying to stand back up.
Alfonzo looking to break Robbinson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Robbinson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Alfonzo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfonzo is not going to allow Robbinson to sit and survive in this position.
Alfonzo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Robbinson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Alfonzo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Robbinson is trying to stand up here but Alfonzo is controlling him well.
Alfonzo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robbinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robbinson is trying to stand up here but Alfonzo is controlling him well.
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.
Alfonzo wants to pass the guard but Robbinson is defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Robbinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robbinson misses with a body shot.
Alfonzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robbinson lands a head kick. Alfonzo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Robbinson scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick from Robbinson lands but Alfonzo takes it in his stride.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Robbinson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robbinson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tray Robbinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Robbinson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alfonzo checks it well.
Robbinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good work by Alfonzo as he checks the leg kick.
Alfonzo moves in looking to clinch but Robbinson pushes him off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Robbinson.
Robbinson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alfonzo's calf.
Robbinson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alfonzo checks it well.
Robbinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alfonzo blocks a head kick by Robbinson.
Alfonzo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robbinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alfonzo's sensitive parts.
Robbinson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfonzo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robbinson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alfonzo avoids the head kick by Robbinson.
Robbinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robbinson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alfonzo drives through and clinches with Robbinson against the cage.
Alfonzo tries to score a body lock takedown but Robbinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alfonzo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Robbinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Robbinson tries to break the clinch but Alfonzo is controlling the position.
Robbinson scores with a knee to the head.
Robbinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alfonzo has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robbinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robbinson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robbinson misses with a head kick.
Robbinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alfonzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Robbinson.
Robbinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alfonzo feints and as Robbinson raises his hands in defense, Alfonzo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alfonzo prevents Robbinson from getting back to his feet.
Alfonzo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alfonzo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alfonzo moves into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfonzo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Robbinson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Robbinson!
Alfonzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edgardo Alfonzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robbinson lands a couple of digs.
Robbinson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alfonzo is proving hard to escape from.
Alfonzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alfonzo keeping moving, preventing Robbinson from controlling successfully.
Alfonzo looking for a sweep. Not yet Alfonzo, not yet.
Alfonzo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Robbinson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Alfonzo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Robbinson's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Will Alfonzo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Robbinson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Robbinson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Tray Robbinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alfonzo looking for the choke but no joy.
Robbinson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgardo Alfonzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robbinson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tray Robbinson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Feer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Ricciardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricciardi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Birdman ft. Clipse - What Happened to That Boy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Enzo Ricciardi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Feer!
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, Enzo Ricciardi!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ricciardi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ricciardi moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ricciardi is on top in guard.
Feer is breathing heavily.
Ricciardi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ricciardi looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricciardi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Feer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ricciardi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ricciardi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ricciardi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ricciardi works over Feer with some ground and pound from guard.
Ricciardi throws a big right hand that misses.
Ricciardi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricciardi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ricciardi is looking to work some ground and pound but Feer has wrist control.
Ricciardi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Feer, up you get!
Ricciardi closes the distance and clinches.
Ricciardi is trying to break free.
Ricciardi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ricciardi misses with the combination.
Ricciardi tries to bum rush Feer with a series of wild strikes but Feer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ricciardi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ricciardi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ricciardi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ricciardi wants to clinch up but Feer keeps it at a distance.
Feer scores a takedown into full mount!
Feer won't let Ricciardi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ricciardi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ricciardi throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Feer controlling from the full mount.
Feer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ricciardi's face.
Ricciardi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ricciardi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ricciardi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ricciardi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Feer trying to control the action but Ricciardi is working from the bottom.
Ricciardi is pressing down on Feer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricciardi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Feer is one step ahead there.
Feer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ricciardi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Feer!
Feer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ricciardi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ricciardi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Feer is looking to get to half guard.
Ricciardi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Feer is bucking up trying to escape but Ricciardi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Feer tries to hold on but Ricciardi pushes him away.
Feer in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Feer is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ricciardi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ricciardi with a couple of short strikes.
Ricciardi lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Ricciardi.
Ricciardi working the ground and pound effectively.
Ricciardi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Feer can't escape the position.
Ricciardi landing strikes from the mount.
Feer is looking to get to half guard.
Ricciardi lands a big elbow.
Ricciardi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Ricciardi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ricciardi misses with the combination.
Feer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ricciardi as he avoids it easily.
Ricciardi connects with a solid leg kick.
Feer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Feer checks a leg kick.
Ricciardi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ricciardi misses with a double jab.
Ricciardi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Feer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ricciardi works over Feer's head and body with a nice combination.
Ricciardi moves into the clinch successfully.
Feer manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Feer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricciardi misses with the combination.
Ricciardi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ricciardi misses with a few strikes there.
Feer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ricciardi tries to clinch but Feer moves away
and Feer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Feer.
Ricciardi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Feer manages to get himself to full guard.
Ricciardi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ricciardi throws a big right hand that misses.
Ricciardi is looking to work some ground and pound but Feer has wrist control.
Ricciardi throws a big right hand that misses.
Feer wants to sweep but no luck.
Ricciardi wants to pass the guard but Feer is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricciardi postures up in Feer's guard and throws a big left but Feer blocks it.
Ricciardi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Feer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ricciardi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Feer counters with a series of strikes. Ricciardi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Feer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ricciardi throws a combination that misses
and Feer counters with a head kick. That will keep Ricciardi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ricciardi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Feer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Feer.
Feer tries to pull guard but Ricciardi won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Feer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricciardi lands a shoulder strike.
Ricciardi wants to break free but Feer has control.
Ricciardi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Feer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ricciardi or not.
Ricciardi wants to break free but Feer has control.
Feer lands a body shot.
Feer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ricciardi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ricciardi scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Ricciardi.
Ricciardi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Feer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Feer closes the distance and pushes Ricciardi back into the cage.
Feer keeps control of Ricciardi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ricciardi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Feer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ricciardi.
Feer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Feer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ricciardi is working away from the top position though.
Ricciardi passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feer swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ricciardi with the ground and pound from mount.
Ricciardi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ricciardi thowing shots but they're missing.
Feer tries to lock up and control but Ricciardi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Feer is desperately trying to improve his position but Ricciardi has a good base and remains in mount.
Ricciardi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ricciardi cracks Feer with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ricciardi with shots to the head and body - Feer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Feer is in a horrible position here. Ricciardi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Feer wants to hold on but Ricciardi pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Ricciardi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ricciardi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Feer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ricciardi is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Ricciardi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ricciardi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ricciardi gets back to full guard.
Feer forces his way into half guard.
Feer is looking to advance position but Ricciardi won't allow it.
Ricciardi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Feer wants to work for an arm triangle but Ricciardi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricciardi gets full guard.
Feer wants to control from the top but Ricciardi keeps moving.
Ricciardi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ricciardi keeping moving, preventing Feer from controlling successfully.
Ricciardi is looking to stand up but Feer isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Feer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ricciardi!
Feer looking to control but Ricciardi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Feer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ricciardi is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ricciardi is looking to escape.
Ricciardi tries to reverse the position but Feer maintains control.
Feer blocks Ricciardi's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ricciardi flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Feer wants to control the pace but Ricciardi is squirming around nicely.
Feer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ricciardi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Feer throwing strikes here but Ricciardi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ricciardi is desperately trying to improve his position but Feer has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ricciardi hang on?
Feer blocks Ricciardi's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ricciardi is looking to get to half guard.
Ricciardi is squirming around, avoiding Feer's attempts to control the action.
Josh Feer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricciardi can't escape the position.
Feer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Feer lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ricciardi is working to get back to half guard.
Ricciardi flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Ricciardi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Feer lands with some strikes.
Ricciardi is squirming around, avoiding Feer's attempts to control the action.
Ricciardi is desperately trying to improve his position but Feer has a good base and remains in mount.
Ricciardi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Feer postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ricciardi looks a forlorn figure.
Enzo Ricciardi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Feer avoids the attempt from Ricciardi to control.
Feer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ricciardi is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Feer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ricciardi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Ricciardi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Moe M Lau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Rayner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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162 lbs
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153 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moe M Lau!
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, Kyle Rayner!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rayner misses with the combination.
M Lau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rayner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
M Lau clinches up against the cage.
M Lau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rayner takes a knee right on the jaw!
M Lau misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by M Lau.
It looks like Kyle Rayner has been cut.
M Lau lands a knee to the head.
M Lau misses with a knee strike.
M Lau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rayner is trying to break the clinch but M Lau has him pressed against the cage.
M Lau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rayner is working for takedown but M Lau is calmly controlling the position for now.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but Rayner blocks with his arms.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but Rayner blocks with his arms.
Rayner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
M Lau stops a takedown attempt from Rayner.
Moe M Lau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Rayner.
Rayner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rayner wants a takedown.
M Lau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rayner's face.
M Lau landing knees to the head.
M Lau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rayner fails to land with a series of punches.
Kyle Rayner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
M Lau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rayner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rayner looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
M Lau forces Rayner back against the cage and clinches.
M Lau looking to throw knees to the head but Rayner is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by M Lau.
M Lau looking to throw knees to the head but Rayner is blocking nicely.
Rayner tries to pull guard but M Lau holds him up against the cage and eventually Rayner drops back down to his feet.
Rayner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but M Lau pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rayner can't break the clinch.
M Lau tries a knee to the head but Rayner blocks it.
M Lau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rayner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
M Lau landing knees to the head.
M Lau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rayner's face.
M Lau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rayner tries to break the clinch but M Lau is controlling the position.
Rayner has M Lau pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. M Lau manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rayner tries for a takedown but M Lau manages to get underhooks.
M Lau with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rayner stalling in the clinch but M Lau improves position.
M Lau with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but Rayner blocks with his arms.
M Lau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rayner wants a takedown.
M Lau looking to throw knees to the head but Rayner is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
M Lau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rayner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
M Lau throws a knee to the head but misses.
M Lau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rayner blocks it with crossed arms.
Rayner wants a takedown but no success here.
Rayner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. M Lau just stands there and leans against the cage.
M Lau prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rayner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. M Lau just stands there and leans against the cage.
M Lau looking to throw knees to the head but Rayner is blocking nicely.
M Lau prevents Rayner from breaking the clinch.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rayner is trying to break free.
Rayner tries to score a body lock takedown but M Lau shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rayner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. M Lau is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
M Lau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
M Lau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rayner tries to score a body lock takedown but M Lau shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
M Lau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rayner blocks it with crossed arms.
Rayner wants a takedown but no success here.
M Lau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rayner's face.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but Rayner blocks with his arms.
M Lau stops a takedown attempt from Rayner.
M Lau throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
M Lau tries a knee to the head but Rayner blocks it.
Rayner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as M Lau walks away with a smile on his face. Rayner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from M Lau. No joy for Rayner on that attempt.
M Lau tries to clinch up.
M Lau is looking to clinch but Rayner is avoiding it.
M Lau moves out of range of the strikes.
M Lau tries to close the distance and clinch but Rayner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
M Lau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
M Lau takes the fight into the clinch.
Rayner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rayner takes a knee right on the jaw!
M Lau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rayner's face.
M Lau landing knees to the head.
Rayner tries to score a body lock takedown but M Lau shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
M Lau is pressed up against the cage. Rayner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag M Lau down to the mat. M Lau avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
M Lau gets a clinch.
M Lau throws a knee to the head but misses.
M Lau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rayner throws a punch but it's blocked by M Lau.
M Lau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rayner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rayner wants to break the clinch but can't.
M Lau misses with a knee to the head.
Rayner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
M Lau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
M Lau stops a takedown attempt from Rayner.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rayner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
M Lau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
M Lau gets underhooks to prevent Rayner's takedown attempt.
M Lau misses with a knee strike.
M Lau prevents Rayner from breaking the clinch.
Rayner wants a takedown.
Rayner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. M Lau avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by M Lau.
M Lau tries a knee to the head but Rayner blocks it.
M Lau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rayner blocks it with crossed arms.
Rayner tries to score a body lock takedown but M Lau shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by M Lau.
M Lau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
M Lau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rayner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but M Lau gets the underhooks and prevents it.
M Lau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe M Lau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Rayner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
M Lau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
M Lau takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rayner.
M Lau wants to clinch up but Rayner keeps it at a distance.
M Lau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but Rayner blocks with his arms.
M Lau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rayner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
M Lau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
M Lau looking to throw knees to the head but Rayner is blocking nicely.
Rayner wants to break free but M Lau has control.
Rayner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rayner is looking to break free of the clinch but M Lau has double underhooks.
M Lau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rayner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. M Lau smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rayner.
Moe M Lau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Rayner.
M Lau stuffs the takedown attempt from Rayner. Rayner gets slowly back to his feet.
M Lau closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
M Lau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rayner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
M Lau scores with a knee to the head.
Rayner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
M Lau scores with a knee to the head.
M Lau lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rayner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but M Lau pulls him back up using the underhooks.
M Lau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
M Lau keeps control of Rayner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
M Lau prevents the takedown attempt.
M Lau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rayner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but Rayner blocks with his arms.
Rayner misses with the head strike.
M Lau stops a takedown attempt from Rayner.
M Lau lands a knee to the head.
Rayner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but Rayner blocks with his arms.
Rayner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
M Lau tries a knee to the head but Rayner blocks it.
M Lau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
M Lau gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rayner.
Rayner is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A head punch on the inside from Rayner fails to land.
Rayner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rayner goes for a takedown attempt but M Lau pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rayner tries to keep at a distance but M Lau has taken the fight into the clinch.
M Lau lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rayner can't get the takedown.
M Lau tries a knee to the head but Rayner blocks it.
Rayner goes for a takedown attempt but M Lau pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from M Lau. No joy for Rayner on that attempt.
M Lau moves away from the strike by Rayner.
M Lau fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rayner, pushing him back against the cage.
M Lau landing knees to the head.
M Lau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rayner blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rayner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rayner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rayner is trying to drag M Lau to the mat but M Lau just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rayner drops down looking for an ankle pick but M Lau pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
M Lau tries to clinch but Rayner is having none of it.
M Lau has closed the distance and engaged Rayner in a clinch.
Rayner tries for a takedown but M Lau manages to get underhooks.
Rayner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rayner tries for a takedown. No joy.
M Lau misses with a knee strike.
M Lau lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rayner jumps guard but M Lau stands there with Rayner around his waist. Rayner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
M Lau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
M Lau with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
M Lau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rayner wants a takedown but no success here.
Rayner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. M Lau just stands there and leans against the cage.
M Lau prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
M Lau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rayner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
M Lau stops a takedown attempt from Rayner.
M Lau lands a knee to the head.
Rayner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but M Lau pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rayner is trying to drag M Lau to the mat but M Lau just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
M Lau with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
M Lau misses with a knee to the head.
M Lau prevents the takedown attempt.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but Rayner blocks with his arms.
Rayner goes for a takedown in the clinch but M Lau prevents it.
Rayner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as M Lau walks away with a smile on his face. Rayner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
M Lau clinches with his opponent.
M Lau looking to throw knees to the head but Rayner is blocking nicely.
M Lau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rayner blocks it with crossed arms.
Rayner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but M Lau has him pressed against the cage.
M Lau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rayner wants to break the clinch but can't.
M Lau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rayner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but M Lau gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rayner tries for a takedown but M Lau manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moe M Lau dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Rayner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
M Lau clinches.
M Lau tries a knee to the head but Rayner blocks it.
M Lau throws a knee to the head but misses.
M Lau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rayner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rayner can't get the takedown.
M Lau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rayner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
M Lau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
M Lau misses with a knee strike.
Rayner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. M Lau avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rayner has had enough of the clinch but M Lau keeps him there for the moment.
M Lau misses with a knee to the head.
Rayner tries for a takedown but M Lau manages to get underhooks.
Moe M Lau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Rayner.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rayner tries to pull guard but M Lau won't allow it.
M Lau tries a knee to the head but Rayner blocks it.
Rayner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
M Lau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
M Lau throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rayner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but M Lau has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by M Lau.
Rayner tries for a takedown but M Lau manages to get underhooks.
M Lau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
M Lau connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rayner's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rayner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but M Lau gets the underhooks and prevents it.
M Lau misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by M Lau.
Rayner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. M Lau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
M Lau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but Rayner blocks with his arms.
Rayner goes for a takedown attempt but M Lau pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
M Lau has managed to clinch.
M Lau misses with a knee strike.
M Lau stops a takedown attempt from Rayner.
M Lau throws a knee to the head but misses.
M Lau with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
M Lau connects with a knee to the head.
Rayner drops down looking for an ankle pick but M Lau pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rayner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rayner shoots for a takedown but M Lau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
M Lau tries to clinch there but Rayner circles away.
M Lau has taken the fight to the clinch.
M Lau misses with a knee to the head.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but Rayner blocks with his arms.
Rayner looking for a takedown.
M Lau throws a knee to the head but misses.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rayner tries for a takedown but M Lau manages to get underhooks.
M Lau misses with a knee strike.
Rayner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rayner has M Lau pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. M Lau manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
M Lau scores with a knee to the head.
M Lau throws a knee to the head but misses.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but Rayner blocks with his arms.
M Lau is pressed up against the cage. Rayner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag M Lau down to the mat. M Lau avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
M Lau clinches with his opponent.
M Lau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rayner tries to pull guard but M Lau won't allow it.
Rayner looking for a takedown.
Rayner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
M Lau prevents Rayner from breaking the clinch.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
M Lau misses with a knee to the head.
Rayner has M Lau pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. M Lau manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
M Lau with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
M Lau landing knees to the head.
M Lau tries a knee to the head but Rayner blocks it.
M Lau misses with a knee to the head.
Rayner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. M Lau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rayner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but Rayner blocks with his arms.
M Lau prevents Rayner from breaking the clinch.
M Lau using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rayner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rayner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rayner has had enough of the clinch but M Lau keeps him there for the moment.
M Lau tries to land a knee to the head but Rayner blocks with his arms.
Rayner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. M Lau fights it off and pushes away nicely.
M Lau clinches up with Rayner and pushes him back against the cage.
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.
M Lau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rayner blocks it with crossed arms.
Rayner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. M Lau avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
M Lau with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rayner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
M Lau with an attempt at a knee that misses.
M Lau scores with a knee to the head.
Rayner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. M Lau fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rayner looks to score with a jab to the body but M Lau is just out of range.
M Lau closes the distance and pushes Rayner back into the cage.
M Lau lands a knee to the head.
M Lau misses with a knee to the head.
M Lau throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rayner blocks it with crossed arms.
Rayner tries to break the clinch but M Lau is controlling the position.
M Lau tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
M Lau looking to throw knees to the head but Rayner is blocking nicely.
Rayner wants a takedown.
Rayner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. M Lau is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
M Lau connects with a knee to the head.
M Lau with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kyle Rayner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moe M Lau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rayner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rayner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moe M Lau showed his dominance in that final round.
Well M Lau has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe M Lau!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Sangster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Bollinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Sangster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stevie Bollinger!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bollinger doesn't manage to clinch there - Sangster circles away.
Bollinger doesn't manage to clinch there - Sangster circles away.
Sangster fails to land with a series of punches.
Bollinger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sangster is trying to get back to full guard.
Sangster is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sangster is looking to improve his position.
Sangster wants to control but Bollinger is keeping busy.
Bollinger trying to control the pace.
Sangster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sangster really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bollinger tries to free his leg and advance position but Sangster is retaining full guard.
Sangster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bollinger controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bollinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Sangster has wrist control.
Bollinger slips nicely into half guard.
Sangster controlling the position for now.
Sangster moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bollinger trying to control but Sangster is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sangster holds on and takes a little breather.
Sangster wants to sweep here but Bollinger controlling him for the moment.
Bollinger wants to pass the guard but Sangster is keeping the position.
Sangster keeping moving, preventing Bollinger from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sangster throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sangster trying to keep a closed guard but Bollinger is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sangster scores with a jab.
Bollinger takes one to the side of the head.
Bollinger throws a leg kick that misses.
Sangster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bollinger looks gassed!
Bollinger is looking to clinch but Sangster is avoiding it.
Sangster dodges the punch combination from Bollinger.
Sangster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sangster fakes the leg kick and cracks Bollinger in the body.
Sangster lands a glancing blow to the side of Bollinger's head.
Sangster jabs Bollinger right on the nose. Bollinger blinks but takes it well.
Bollinger looks for the body kick but Sangster saw that one coming.
Sangster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bollinger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bollinger is rocked!
Sangster lands with a big right hook that stumbles Bollinger - he's out on his feet here! Sangster follows up with another monster hook that separates Bollinger from consciousness! Bollinger falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Sangster stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jeff Sangster!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bronco Nagurski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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234 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bronco Nagurski!
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, Colt Manning!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagurski with a jab.
It looks like Colt Manning has been cut.
A combination from Nagurski does no damage.
Manning lands with a hook. Nagurski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Bronco Nagurski has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagurski lands a two punch combo.
Nagurski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nagurski connects with a looping right hand.
Nagurski misses with an uppercut.
Manning swinging wilding here.
Manning cracks Nagurski with an uppercut from hell and Nagurski crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Manning's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Manning won't allow Nagurski to sweep him here.
Manning must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Manning wants to stand but Nagurski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nagurski has Manning pulled in close to control his posture.
Nagurski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Manning off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nagurski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manning momentarily.
That has opened up Colt Manning's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagurski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nagurski moves out of range as Manning throws a body kick.
Manning is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagurski.
Nagurski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot by Nagurski.
The cut above Colt Manning's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nagurski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manning.
Manning looks gassed!
Nagurski connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Manning out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bronco Nagurski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gorm Leifsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Soor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Leifsson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Iceland's National Anthem. Gorm Leifsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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278 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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250 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gorm Leifsson!
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, Fred Soor!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leifsson but Leifsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Leifsson. No joy for Soor on that attempt.
Soor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leifsson pinned against the cage. Leifsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gorm Leifsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Soor.
Soor shoots in for a double leg but Leifsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leifsson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leifsson is looking for a kimura here.
Leifsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Soor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Soor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leifsson controlling from the top position.
Soor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leifsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Soor's head.
Soor working for a triangle but Leifsson defends it easily.
Soor working for a triangle but Leifsson defends it easily.
Soor looks gassed!
Leifsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Leifsson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soor looking to control.
Soor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leifsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leifsson works over Soor with some ground and pound from guard.
Leifsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Leifsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Leifsson scoring with punches and elbows.
Soor being controlled for a moment.
Leifsson in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson taking a breather here.
Soor taking a bit of punishment here - Leifsson scoring with strikes.
It looks like Fred Soor has been cut.
Leifsson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Leifsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Soor is rocked!
Leifsson postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Soor bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Leifsson and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gorm Leifsson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Murdoch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan O Brian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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223 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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 New York, Jack Murdoch!
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, Ryan O Brian!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdoch moves into the clinch successfully.
Murdoch misses with the head strike.
O Brian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Brian.
A nice left hand lands by Murdoch.
It looks like Ryan O Brian has been cut.
Murdoch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murdoch lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murdoch.
Murdoch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murdoch lands a nice shot to the body.
O Brian looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Murdoch.
Murdoch is leaning against O Brian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murdoch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murdoch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murdoch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murdoch lands a shoulder strike.
Murdoch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That has opened up Ryan O Brian's cut even more.
Murdoch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Murdoch.
Murdoch is leaning against O Brian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murdoch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murdoch lands a shoulder strike.
Murdoch lands a left hand that snaps the head of O Brian backwards.
O Brian tumbles to the floor! Murdoch threw a big shot that dropped him and now Murdoch is on top looking to finish! O Brian has guard but can he survive?!
O Brian is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brian wants to get back to his feet but Murdoch is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murdoch stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Murdoch moves into the clinch.
O Brian takes a shot to the head.
The cut above Ryan O Brian's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Murdoch lands a nice uppercut.
Murdoch pushes O Brian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murdoch lands a left hand.
Ryan O Brian's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Murdoch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Brian backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murdoch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan O Brian's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Murdoch!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clint Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Standa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan comes into the arena with The Beast blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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166 lbs
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160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Clint Sullivan!
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, Simon Standa!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a wild combination.
Standa blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a head kick.
Standa slips a jab and a cross from Sullivan.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Standa moves out of range.
Standa slips a straight right by Sullivan.
Standa walks into a left hand.
Standa with a nice cross.
Sullivan misses with a few strikes there.
Standa shoots in looking for a takedown. Sullivan tries to sprawl out of it but Standa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sullivan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Standa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sullivan lands a slapping body shot.
Sullivan misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan scores with a kick to the body.
Standa moves out of range of the strikes.
Sullivan throws a looping overhand right but Standa ducks down to avoid it.
Sullivan throws a nice looking combination but Standa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses.
Sullivan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Standa misses with a straight right.
Sullivan tries a head kick but it misses.
Sullivan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Standa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sullivan lands a nice looking body shot.
Sullivan throws a series of punches but Standa moves out of range.
Sullivan throws a combination that misses
and Standa counters with a two punch combo.
Sullivan's corner calls for a 1-2. Sullivan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sullivan keeps the fight on the outside.
Standa wants to clinch
and Sullivan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with a wild combination.
Standa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sullivan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Standa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Standa looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Standa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sullivan counters with a body kick that stops Standa in his tracks momentarily.
Sullivan misses with a body shot.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sullivan tries to move into range but Standa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Standa scores with a nice right hand.
Standa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Standa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sullivan throws a one two combo.
Sullivan misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Standa throws a combination that misses
and Sullivan counters with a nice leg kick.
Sullivan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Standa.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sullivan. Standa shrugs it off though.
Standa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sullivan pinned against the cage. Sullivan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clint Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Standa.
Sullivan lands a high kick!
Sullivan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sullivan swinging wilding here.
Standa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Standa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sullivan thows a body kick. Standa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sullivan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sullivan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Standa looks to land a combination but Sullivan avoids it well.
Sullivan scores with a head kick.
Clint Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sullivan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sullivan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sullivan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Standa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Standa clinches but Sullivan breaks the clinch
and Sullivan counters with a stiff right hand.
Standa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sullivan finds it's way round the side to connect with Standa's head.
A good leg kick by Sullivan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sullivan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Standa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Standa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sullivan counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Sullivan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sullivan throws a right hand that Standa ducks under and follows up with a left that Standa also avoids with ease.
Standa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sullivan throws out the jab.
Standa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sullivan counters with a nice uppercut.
Standa ducks right into an uppercut from Sullivan.
Clint Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Standa avoids a kick to the body.
Sullivan misses with a head kick.
Sullivan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Standa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sullivan lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sullivan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sullivan keeps control of Standa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Standa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sullivan connects with a high kick.
Standa moves out of range of the body kick from Sullivan.
Standa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sullivan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Standa counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sullivan throws a right hand that Standa ducks under and follows up with a left that Standa also avoids with ease.
Sullivan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sullivan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Standa.
Sullivan tries a head kick but it misses.
Standa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Standa postures up.
Sullivan wants to sweep but no luck.
Standa wants to stand but Sullivan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Standa stopping the sweep attempt from Sullivan.
Standa with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Standa from controlling successfully.
Sullivan pulls Standa in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Standa throws a good cross that connects.
Standa tries to clinch
and Sullivan counters with a straight right hand.
Sullivan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Standa ducks under a wild hook from Sullivan.
Sullivan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Standa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Standa trying to advance position but Sullivan counters by regaining guard.
Sullivan has his hands on Standa's head, controlling the position.
Sullivan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Standa manages to get to full guard.
Sullivan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sullivan trying to control but Standa is working from the bottom.
Sullivan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Simon Standa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Standa.
Standa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Standa drives through and clinches with Sullivan against the cage.
Standa has had enough of the clinch but Sullivan keeps him there for the moment.
Sullivan jumps guard but Standa stands there with Sullivan around his waist. Sullivan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Standa is trying to break free.
Sullivan has Standa pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standa is trying to drag Sullivan to the mat but Sullivan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Standa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Standa wants to stand and escape but instead Sullivan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sullivan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Standa keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Sullivan looking to pass the guard.
Sullivan passes Standa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Sullivan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Standa is trying to get back to full guard.
Sullivan works his way into full mount!
Standa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sullivan controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Standa is looking to escape.
Standa tries to hold on but Sullivan postures up.
Sullivan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Standa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sullivan trying to control but Standa is having none of it.
Sullivan controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sullivan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Standa has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Standa!
Sullivan working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sullivan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Standa's guard.
Standa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Sullivan clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sullivan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Standa wants to break free but Sullivan has control.
Standa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sullivan has him pressed against the cage.
Sullivan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sullivan breaks from the clinch.
Sullivan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Standa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sullivan circles away.
Sullivan misses with a few strikes there.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Standa moves away
and Standa counters with a three punch combo that has Sullivan backing up. Sullivan nods at Standa to acknowledge the strikes.
Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clint Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sullivan throws a combination that misses
and Standa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan connects with a nice looking jab.
Standa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sullivan counters with a good, hard body kick but Standa shrugs it off.
Sullivan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Standa shoots in but no luck this time.
Sullivan feints and then cracks Standa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Standa down.
Standa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Sullivan counter with a right hand.
Sullivan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sullivan throws a right and a left that Standa avoids nicely.
Sullivan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Standa on the side of the head.
Sullivan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sullivan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sullivan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Standa smiles and moves away.
Standa has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sullivan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a head kick that Standa semi-blocks.
Standa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sullivan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sullivan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sullivan swinging wilding here.
Standa darts in trying to clinch
and Sullivan counters with a low kick, right behind Standa 's knee.
Standa fails with a takedown attempt.
Clint Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Standa.
Sullivan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan scores with a three punch combo!
Sullivan throws a combination that misses
and Standa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Standa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Standa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sullivan's head.
Sullivan moves into full guard.
Sullivan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Standa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Simon Standa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Standa throwing strikes from guard but Sullivan blocks nicely.
Sullivan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Standa wanted to stand there but Sullivan had control of the position.
Sullivan looking for a sweep. Not yet Sullivan, not yet.
Sullivan is trying to control the position but Standa postures up.
Standa wanted to stand there but Sullivan had control of the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sullivan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sullivan duly obliges.
Standa shoots in and drives through. Sullivan sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Sullivan had his way with Simon Standa in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sullivan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sullivan throws a right and a left that Standa avoids nicely.
Standa fails with the takedown
and Sullivan counters with a head kick.
Sullivan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Standa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sullivan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Standa was well out of range. Poor timing from Sullivan.
Sullivan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Standa lands a body shot.
Standa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sullivan momentarily.
Standa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Standa avoids the head kick by Sullivan.
Standa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sullivan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A good leg kick by Sullivan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Standa.
Sullivan stalks Standa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Standa's face. Standa staggers backwards, shaken.
Standa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sullivan counters with a two punch combo.
Sullivan throws a body punch but Standa moves out of range.
Standa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Standa is looking to clinch but Sullivan is avoiding it.
Sullivan misses the body punch
and Standa counters by clinching up.
Sullivan is pressed up against the cage. Standa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sullivan down to the mat. Sullivan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A nice combination there by Sullivan.
Standa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
Standa shoots in looking for a takedown. Sullivan tries to sprawl out of it but Standa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sullivan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clint Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Standa.
Sullivan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sullivan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan clobbers Standa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sullivan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Standa shoots in and bounces Sullivan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sullivan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Standa manages to get himself to full guard.
Sullivan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Standa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan slips nicely into half guard.
Sullivan trying to control from half guard but Standa is working away.
Sullivan prevents Standa from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sullivan in particular looking to stall.
Standa trying to control but Sullivan postures up.
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.
Sullivan moves into full mount! Standa won't be happy about that!
Standa is desperately trying to improve his position but Sullivan has a good base and remains in mount.
Sullivan tries to control but Standa wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clint Sullivan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Sullivan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sullivan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Sullivan!
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