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WCF Fight Night 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between anell Itchy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Daley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, anell Itchy!
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, Paul Daley!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Daley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Daley pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itchy wants to try and get back to his feet.
Daley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Itchy is rocked!
Itchy tries to reverse the position but Daley maintains control.
Oh Itchy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Itchy taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooh a big shot lands for Daley! Itchy is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paul Daley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukus Haas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Drowning Pool's Bodies. Lukus Haas has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Purple 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kimbo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lukus Haas!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Haas has a takedown stuffed.
A left lands for Gracie.
Gracie cracks Haas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gracie!
Gracie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Haas sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Haas is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie lands strikes from half guard.
Haas is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haas dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Haas's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Kimbo Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukus Haas.
Haas swinging wilding here.
Gracie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gracie.
Gracie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Haas looks gassed!
Haas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Haas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Haas keeps him under control.
Gracie is pressing down on Haas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Haas tries to stand but Gracie is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling Haas's posture.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie is really struggling to control Haas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Haas stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Haas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haas postures up.
Haas trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Haas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Haas sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Haas wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haas keeps working.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Haas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Haas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Haas is defending the position.
Gracie in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Haas tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kimbo Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Bonnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Cack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephan Bonnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Cack!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonnar clobbers Cack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bonnar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cack stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonnar. Bonnar gets slowly back to his feet.
Cack should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bonnar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bonnar somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephan Bonnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cack checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bonnar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bonnar shoots in for a takedown but Cack shows good takedown defense.
Cack wants to slow Bonnar down by chopping away at his legs.
Cack is looking to score with low kicks.
Bonnar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bonnar dives in and grabs Cack's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cack pushes down on Bonnar's head and hops out.
Cack leaves Bonnar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bonnar is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bonnar checks it well.
Bonnar checks a leg kick.
Bonnar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cack avoids it really well and circles away.
Cack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bonnar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cack throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bonnar fails with the takedown.
Cack is looking to chop away at Bonnar's legs.
Cack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cack misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A low kick from Cack misses
and Bonnar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cack pulls Bonnar in to control the position.
Cack trying to keep a closed guard but Bonnar is proving a slippery customer.
Cack is adopting a defensive guard.
Bonnar wants to control from the top but Cack keeps moving.
Cack is trying to control the position but Bonnar postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bonnar tries to free his leg and advance position but Cack is retaining full guard.
Cack is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cack scoring well with a low kick there.
Bonnar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cack was covering up waiting for the punch and Bonnar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cack holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar wants to pass the guard but Cack is keeping the position.
Bonnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephan Bonnar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonnar.
Bonnar checks the leg kick.
Bonnar shoots in but Cack avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A clash of legs there as Bonnar blocks the low kick.
Cack blocks a head kick by Bonnar.
Cack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonnar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephan Bonnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonnar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonnar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cack but Cack pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cack closes the distance and pushes Bonnar back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonnar tries to score a body lock takedown but Cack shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cack wants to get back to striking at distance but Bonnar won't allow it.
Cack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Bonnar as he checks the leg kick.
Stephan Bonnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cack fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bonnar is out of range.
Cack pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bonnar is out of range and Cack settles back down.
Daniel Cack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cack motions for Bonnar to come forward. Cack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bonnar checks it well.
No luck for Bonnar with that takedown attempt.
Bonnar blocks a low kick nicely.
Cack tries to score with a low kick but Bonnar moves his leg out of the way.
Cack throws a chopping leg kick but Bonnar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bonnar tries a head kick but it misses.
Cack throws a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bonnar is defended easily by Cack.
Cack shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cack throws a solid leg kick but Bonnar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cack.
Cack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonnar.
Cack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bonnar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bonnar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cack throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bonnar.
Cack throws a chopping leg kick but Bonnar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cack stuffs the takedown.
Cack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bonnar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cack scores with a leg kick.
Cack throws out a leg kick but Bonnar moves out of range and Cack only half commits.
Cack throws a leg kick but Bonnar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bonnar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bonnar somewhat.
Cack wants to land a leg kick but Bonnar is out of range.
Bonnar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cack throws and low kick but Bonnar moves out of range easily.
Cack throws a low kick, looking for Bonnar's leg but Bonnar calmly moves out of range.
Cack throws a chopping leg kick but Bonnar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cack displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonnar.
Cack does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cack 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 Bonnar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bonnar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bonnar shoots in looking for a takedown. Cack tries to sprawl out of it but Bonnar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cack manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bonnar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bonnar fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cack throws and low kick but Bonnar moves out of range easily.
Cack misses with a low kick.
Cack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bonnar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bonnar somewhat.
Cack wants to clinch up but Bonnar keeps it at a distance.
Bonnar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cack's half guard.
Cack is trying to control but can't.
Cack might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bonnar kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cack keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cack is looking to improve his position.
Cack moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bonnar controlling from the top position.
Cack seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cack keeping full guard, as Bonnar tries to pass.
Bonnar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cack is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bonnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar wants to control from the top but Cack keeps moving.
Cack controls Bonnar momentarily but Bonnar frees himself.
Bonnar trying to control but Cack is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonnar closes the distance but Cack moves to the side
and Cack holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bonnar drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cack pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bonnar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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.
Bonnar has his takedown stuffed
and Cack counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephan Bonnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cack throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bonnar throws a nice looking combination but Cack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stephan Bonnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cack motions for Bonnar to come forward. Cack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bonnar misses with a takedown attempt
and Cack counters with a good low kick that Bonnar was not able to check.
Bonnar moves out of range of the leg kick from Cack.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cack pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bonnar is out of range and Cack settles back down.
Bonnar checks a low kick from Cack.
Bonnar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cack holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Cack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cack 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Cack!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Waldo Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and juan carnero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waldo Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, juan carnero!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
carnero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boss.
carnero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boss's guard.
carnero postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
carnero advances position into side control!
carnero is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boss has escaped the position, nice work there.
carnero tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boss tries to buck carnero off but carnero is having none of it.
carnero tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boss is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
carnero working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
carnero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boss tries to buck carnero off but carnero is having none of it.
Boss is breathing heavily.
carnero misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
carnero misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Boss prevents carnero from moving into mount.
Boss tries to improve position but can't.
Boss prevents carnero from improving position.
carnero working the ground and pound from side control.
Boss on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Boss fails to land with a series of punches.
Boss has his takedown stuffed
and carnero counters with a shoot takedown. Boss fights it but they end up in guard.
Boss keeping full guard, as carnero tries to pass.
carnero is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from carnero.
carnero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
carnero throws a big right hand that misses.
carnero throwing strikes from guard but Boss blocks nicely.
carnero drops back looking for a leg! Boss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boss manages to kick carnero off! carnero jumps back into Boss's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
carnero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Boss counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
carnero 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.
carnero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
carnero has an active guard here but Boss has managed to pass into half guard.
Boss blocks the strikes from carnero.
carnero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boss won't allow carnero to sweep him here.
carnero looking for a guillotine here but Boss defends easily.
carnero is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Boss has his hands clasped together but carnero extends an breaks Boss's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by carnero.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). juan carnero!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Philips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Philips is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Go Into The Water - Dethklok. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave St Pierre!
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, Ray Philips!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from St Pierre does no damage.
St Pierre staying out of range there.
Philips misses with the combination.
St Pierre slips a straight right by Philips.
St Pierre throws a series of punches but Philips avoids them all with ease.
Philips moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Dave St Pierre has been cut.
St Pierre checks a leg kick.
Philips lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Philips throws a big shot that misses.
St Pierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Philips.
A big left from Philips misses.
Philips stuffs the takedown attempt from St Pierre. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
Philips drops St Pierre with a left right combo! Philips follows him down to the ground into side control.
St Pierre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
St Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Philips blocking the ground and pound attempt from St Pierre.
Philips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with St Pierre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philips is looking to control St Pierre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Philips avoid being mounted?
St Pierre is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
St Pierre has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Philips working to try and regain half guard.
Philips is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Pierre looking to ground and pound but Philips is blocking nicely.
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.
Philips tries to hold on but St Pierre postures up.
St Pierre prevents Philips from getting the reversal.
St Pierre is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Philips has managed to escape the submission attempt.
St Pierre swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave St Pierre!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Luongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luongo comes to the cage accompanied by Alexisonfire - The Northern. Stinson has chosen On the Eve of War - Jedi Mind Tricks as his entrance music. Francesco Luongo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francesco Luongo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barney Stinson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luongo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luongo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Luongo showed some decent athleticism there.
Luongo seems to be working for a kimura but Stinson defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luongo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Luongo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinson trying to control from the bottom.
Luongo is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Stinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Luongo trying to mount his opponent but Stinson defends it.
Stinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Luongo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stinson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stinson wants to hold on but Luongo pushes him away.
Luongo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stinson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stinson!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Luongo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Luongo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Luongo keeping moving, preventing Stinson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Luongo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stinson stacks Luongo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stinson!
Luongo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Luongo kicks off Stinson and gets to his feet.
Stinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Luongo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stinson with a poor takedown
and Luongo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stinson won't be happy with that.
Luongo decides to stand back up.
Luongo misses with a takedown
and Stinson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Luongo!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Luongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stinson wants to control the pace but Luongo is squirming around nicely.
Luongo can't escape the position.
Luongo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Luongo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Luongo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stinson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Luongo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stinson is looking to reverse the position.
Luongo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Luongo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Luongo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stinson, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Stinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Luongo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Luongo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stinson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Luongo wants to control but Stinson is keeping busy.
Luongo has his hands clasped together around Stinson's back. He's all about the action.
Luongo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stinson is trying to work for a kimura but Luongo is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luongo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luongo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stinson has managed to get both his arms back between Luongo's legs - danger averted.
Stinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luongo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stinson has managed to get both his arms back between Luongo's legs - danger averted.
Luongo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luongo trying to control the action but Stinson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luongo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stinson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Luongo pulls his head out easily.
Luongo seems to be looking for submissions.
Luongo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Luongo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stinson gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Luongo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Luongo gets the takedown into side control.
Stinson is looking for a sweep.
Luongo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Luongo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stinson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Luongo but great work by Stinson.
Luongo sneaks back into half guard.
Luongo is refusing to be controlled, as Stinson sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo wants to control but Stinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stinson is pressing down on Luongo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Luongo is holding on for now.
Luongo is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Stinson pulls his head out easily.
Luongo wants to improve his position but Stinson is controlling well.
Luongo is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Stinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Luongo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Luongo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Stinson!
Luongo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stinson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stinson and Luongo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Stinson is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinson is trying to control Luongo's posture but Luongo avoids it.
Luongo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Luongo swings around for an armbar but Stinson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Luongo's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luongo wants to sweep but no luck.
Stinson trying to control but Luongo is working from the bottom.
Stinson drops back looking for a leg! Luongo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Luongo manages to kick Stinson off! Stinson jumps back into Luongo's guard.
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.
Luongo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stinson passes into side control.
Stinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luongo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Luongo clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Luongo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Luongo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stinson defends it well.
Luongo works his way into side control.
Stinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Luongo trying to control the action but Stinson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo is trying to get an arm triangle but Stinson is defending well.
Luongo wants to take a breather but Stinson manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Luongo.
Luongo drops back looking for a leg! Stinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stinson manages to kick Luongo off! Luongo jumps back into Stinson's guard.
Luongo stands and throws Stinson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Luongo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Luongo trying to control the position but Stinson is working away.
Stinson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stinson actively working from the bottom here.
Luongo works his way into side control.
Luongo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Luongo stands up and beckons Stinson to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Luongo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Luongo trying to control from half guard but Stinson is working away.
Luongo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stinson wants to improve his position but Luongo is controlling well.
Stinson looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Luongo had his way with Barney Stinson in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Luongo fails with the takedown
and Stinson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Luongo won't be happy with that.
Luongo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Luongo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Luongo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Luongo is retaining full guard.
Stinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Stinson wants to control from the top but Luongo keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stinson defends well.
Luongo 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.
Stinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Luongo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stinson is aware though and is defending well.
Luongo has his foot on Stinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Luongo looking for subs off his back but Stinson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Luongo is looking for a sweep. Stinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luongo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Luongo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Luongo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Luongo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Luongo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stinson is aware though and is defending well.
Francesco Luongo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luongo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stinson advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luongo is looking to improve his position.
Barney Stinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luongo looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Barney Stinson.
I think Luongo 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francesco Luongo!
Francesco Luongo retains his welterweight title!
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