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FC 5: Epiphany PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vince Bartone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillips has chosen Optimus Bellum Domitor as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vince Bartone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips misses with a two punch combination.
Phillips is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bartone's half guard.
Bartone trying to hold on to Phillips's head to control him but Phillips postures up.
Phillips prevents Bartone from improving his position.
Phillips is keen to just control but Bartone is a slippery customer.
Bartone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phillips pulls his head out easily.
Phillips is trying to work for a kimura but Bartone is defending well.
Phillips wants to take a breather but Bartone is having none of it.
Bartone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bartone tries for a takedown but Phillips circles away easily
and Phillips counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bartone won't be happy with that.
Phillips controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bartone can't do much from the bottom here.
Phillips trying to control the position but Bartone is working away.
Bartone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bartone is working hard here to advance position.
The strikes coming from Phillips are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bartone is looking for a sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bartone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bartone defends well.
Phillips looks gassed!
Phillips had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bartone is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Phillips Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bartone's back instead.
Bartone manages to reverse the position and now he's in Phillips's guard. Nice work there by Bartone.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bartone chips away with some ground and pound.
Bartone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bartone drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Phillips manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bartone has Phillips in his guard.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Bartone keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Bartone is keeping the position.
Phillips with a flurry of punches that miss.
Phillips is looking to work some ground and pound but Bartone has wrist control.
Phillips avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bartone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Phillips passes Bartone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Phillips is trying to control. Bartone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bartone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phillips pulls his head out easily.
Bartone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bartone wants to improve his position but Phillips is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phillips dominated that round.
That's time! Bartone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bartone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phillips wants to control but Bartone is keeping him busy.
Phillips thows a huge punch but Bartone dodges it nicely.
Bartone throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Bartone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bartone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blake Phillips has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bartone looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Phillips has picked Bartone up and slammed him! Bartone can't keep hold of the triangle and Phillips manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bartone keeps working.
Bartone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Phillips wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The strikes coming from Phillips are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Phillips.
Phillips trying to control the position but Bartone is working away.
Bartone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Phillips wants to take a breather but Bartone is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bartone tries for a takedown but Phillips circles away easily
and Phillips counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartone is looking for a triangle here but Phillips uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bartone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Phillips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bartone keeps working.
Bartone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bartone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phillips wants to take a breather but Bartone is having none of it.
Bartone is defending against the submission attempts here by Phillips.
Bartone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The fighters circling - Bartone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bartone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bartone is looking for a triangle here but Phillips uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bartone is trying to improve his position.
Phillips tries for a kimura but Bartone is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartone throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Bartone gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bartone manages to get to full guard.
Bartone keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Bartone controls Phillips momentarily but Phillips frees himself.
Phillips throws a big right hand that misses.
Phillips drops back looking for a leg! Bartone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bartone manages to kick Phillips off! Phillips jumps back into Bartone's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Phillips showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bartone.
Bartone slaps away a takedown attempt from Phillips, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bartone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A right-left combo lands from Bartone.
Bartone shoots in for a takedown but Phillips shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Phillips wants to clinch up but Bartone keeps it at a distance.
Bartone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bartone lands in his opponent's guard.
Phillips is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bartone defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bartone trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartone is working Phillips over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bartone 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.
Phillips trying to control the position.
Phillips throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Phillips looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bartone scores with a takedown into Phillips's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartone is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Phillips is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Phillips has escaped and now he's on top!
Bartone is looking for a triangle here but Phillips uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Phillips tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bartone regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartone is not content to let Phillips control the position.
Phillips is looking for a kimura here.
Bartone trying to control from the bottom.
Bartone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bartone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phillips pulls his head out easily.
Bartone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bartone is refusing to be controlled, as Phillips sits in half guard.
Blake Phillips is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bartone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bartone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phillips counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bartone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vince Bartone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bartone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phillips moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Bartone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bartone wants to get back to striking at distance but Phillips won't allow it.
Phillips is pressed up against the cage. Bartone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Phillips down to the mat. Phillips avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bartone misses with a combination
and Phillips counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bartone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Phillips doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Phillips manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phillips slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bartone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phillips defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vince Bartone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Phillips 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phillips!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quinn Marion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuzma Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marion comes to the cage accompanied by Over by Drake. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinn Marion!
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, Kuzma Fedorov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fedorov but Fedorov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fedorov tries to clinch there but Marion circles away.
Fedorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Marion is just out of range.
Fedorov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marion shoots for a double leg takedown but Fedorov sprawls well. He's pushed Marion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marion fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinn Marion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fedorov tries to clinch up but Marion circles away and keeps his distance.
Fedorov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fedorov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fedorov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fedorov tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fedorov breaks the clinch.
Fedorov throws a head kick but Marion moves out of range.
Fedorov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Marion counters with a takedown into side control.
Fedorov is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Marion has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Fedorov's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Fedorov is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Marion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Quinn Marion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taranga Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taranga Avalon will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taranga Avalon!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avalon jabs at Jackson's body.
Avalon rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Avalon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avalon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Lenny Jackson has been cut.
Avalon leaning against his opponent.
A body shot lands from Avalon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avalon.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Avalon has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Avalon.
Avalon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Avalon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Avalon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Avalon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses.
Avalon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees to the body from Avalon.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lenny Jackson's cut is getting worse.
Avalon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Avalon lands a damaging elbow.
Avalon lands a damaging elbow.
Lenny Jackson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Come on Avalon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Avalon lands an elbow inside.
Avalon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lenny Jackson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Taranga Avalon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between john johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, john johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antoni Lim!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lim misses with a wild body shot.
johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lim misses with a body shot.
Lim takes a swing at johnson's ribcage but misses.
Lim connects with a superb combination that knocks johnson out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Lim before he can land any more shots to the unconscious johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Antoni Lim!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Valkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Majin Vegeta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegeta comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Da Boss kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Majin Vegeta enters the cage!
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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, Vladimir Valkov!
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, Majin Vegeta!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegeta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valkov swivels and escapes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valkov, as that shot connected.
Valkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vegeta.
Vegeta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valkov lands with a nice body punch.
Vegeta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vegeta dodges the punch combination from Valkov.
Valkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Valkov breaks from the clinch.
Vegeta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valkov's waist but Valkov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vegeta off to one side.
Valkov has Vegeta up against the cage in a clinch.
Vegeta breaks from the clinch.
Valkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vegeta is trying to break the clinch but Valkov is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valkov is trying to maintain a safe position but Vegeta gets an underhook and turns Valkov into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Valkov.
Vegeta looking to slow down the pace here.
Valkov lands a nice uppercut.
Valkov manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Valkov.
Valkov lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Vegeta misses
and Valkov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vegeta's guard now.
Valkov throwing strikes from guard but Vegeta blocks nicely.
Valkov throwing strikes but missing.
Valkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegeta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegeta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Valkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Valkov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Valkov throwing strikes from guard but Vegeta blocks nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Valkov works over Vegeta's head and body with a nice combination.
Valkov moves in looking to clinch but Vegeta pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valkov moves out of range of the body kick from Vegeta.
Valkov takes one to the chin there.
Valkov stuns Vegeta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Valkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vegeta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valkov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Valkov misses with a double jab.
Vegeta missing with a left hand there. Valkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vegeta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valkov counters with a one-two to the body.
Some wild striking there from Valkov.
Valkov moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegeta tries to clinch up
and Valkov counters with a shoot takedown. Vegeta fights it but they end up in guard.
Valkov trying to control but Vegeta is working from the bottom.
Vegeta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valkov stops Vegeta from standing up.
Vegeta keeping moving, preventing Valkov from controlling successfully.
Vegeta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valkov.
Valkov stands up and waves to Vegeta to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Valkov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Valkov ducks under a wild hook from Vegeta.
Valkov throws a right and a left that Vegeta avoids nicely.
Valkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valkov throws a series of punches but Vegeta moves out of range.
Valkov throws out a powerful jab.
Valkov scores with a three punch combo!
Vegeta throws a lazy right hand but Valkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vegeta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vegeta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Valkov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Valkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valkov prevents Vegeta from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegeta keeping moving, preventing Valkov from controlling successfully.
Valkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valkov throwing strikes from guard but Vegeta blocks nicely.
Valkov trying to control but Vegeta is working from the bottom.
Valkov wants to pass the guard but Vegeta is keeping the position.
Valkov with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Valkov advances position into side control!
Vegeta is breathing heavily.
Vegeta is trying to get back to his feet.
Valkov wants to control but Vegeta is keeping him busy.
Vegeta managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Valkov.
Valkov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vegeta is avoiding damage well.
Valkov misses with the ground and pound.
Valkov working the ground and pound.
Vegeta being controlled for a moment.
Valkov decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valkov wants to clinch up but Vegeta keeps it at a distance.
Vegeta misses with a double jab
and Valkov counters with a single leg into guard. Vegeta didn't expect that.
Valkov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vegeta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valkov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valkov stops Vegeta from standing up.
Valkov passes Vegeta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valkov is trying to control. Vegeta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Valkov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Valkov lands a big elbow.
Valkov landing shots from mount.
Vegeta is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Valkov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Valkov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Valkov cracks Vegeta with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Valkov punching from mount but Vegeta doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Valkov dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Valkov works over Vegeta's head and body with a nice combination.
Vegeta misses the body punch
and Valkov counters with a three punch combo that has Vegeta backing up. Vegeta nods at Valkov to acknowledge the strikes.
Vladimir Valkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vegeta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valkov throws a right hand that Vegeta ducks under and follows up with a left that Vegeta also avoids with ease.
Vegeta misses with a double jab
and Valkov counters with a left and a right that stings Vegeta.
Valkov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vegeta is trying to force a seperation but Valkov has the dominant position.
Valkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Valkov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vegeta up against the cage.
Valkov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Valkov slowing the pace effectively.
Vegeta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valkov works on Vegeta's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Valkov as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valkov.
Valkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vegeta throws a combination that misses
and Valkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Valkov clinches.
Valkov is struggling to control the position.
A frustrated look appears on Vegeta's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Valkov.
Valkov lands a left hand.
Valkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Valkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Valkov can't break the clinch.
Valkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valkov stalling the fight.
Valkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Vegeta won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegeta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vegeta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Valkov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vegeta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Valkov counters with a nice body shot.
Valkov lands a jab-cross combination.
Vegeta takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valkov cracks Vegeta with a good jab.
Valkov scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from Valkov misses.
Vegeta tries to clinch but Valkov moves away
and Valkov counters with a left to the body.
Vegeta looks to clinch
and Valkov counters with a series of strikes. Vegeta will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valkov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vegeta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Valkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vegeta can do to turn this around?
Valkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Valkov.
Valkov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valkov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vegeta keeping moving, preventing Valkov from controlling successfully.
Valkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valkov throwing strikes from guard but Vegeta blocks nicely.
Valkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Majin Vegeta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vegeta isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Valkov stacks Vegeta 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 Valkov!
Valkov tries to score with some ground and pound. Vegeta controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vladimir Valkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valkov controlling the position from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Valkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valkov 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:24
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:25
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Valkov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlson Dorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Santos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Carlson Dorian's chin.
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlson Dorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Santos!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Dorian on that attempt.
Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Dorian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Dorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dorian drives through with a takedown into guard.
Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dorian is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dorian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dorian passes Santos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dorian is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos pushes Dorian off looking to stand but Dorian dives back in and keeps control.
Dorian trying to mount his opponent but Santos defends it.
Dorian uses his free foot to push down on Santos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Santos.
Dorian wants to take Santos's back here but Santos is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Dorian goes for an armbar but Santos turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Santos.
Dorian throws his legs up looking for a submission but Santos uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorian tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position.
Dorian is breathing heavily.
Santos stands up.
Santos misses with the combination.
Santos tries to clinch but Dorian is having none of it.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dorian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santos lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos drops Dorian with a beautiful combination! Dorian stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Santos is looking for the KO!
Dorian is rocked!
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh Dorian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Dorian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dorian seems to have got his legs back now.
Dorian misses with a head kick.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
John Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos is looking to clinch but Dorian is avoiding it.
Dorian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santos swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlson Dorian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos.
John Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorian moves away from the strike by Santos.
Dorian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Dorian scores with a takedown into Santos's guard.
Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dorian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dorian slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Santos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Santos wants to clinch.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dorian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Santos tries to clinch but Dorian moves out of range.
Santos tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Dorian pushes him off.
Dorian shoots for a double leg takedown but Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Dorian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dorian swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santos tries to clinch there but Dorian circles away.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dorian.
Santos tries to clinch up but Dorian circles away and keeps his distance.
Santos wants to clinch.
Santos swinging wilding here.
Dorian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Dorian throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
A combination from Santos does no damage.
Dorian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dorian was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dorian.
Santos tries a low kick but Dorian avoids it.
Dorian throws a low kick, looking for Santos's leg but Santos calmly moves out of range.
Dorian keeps the fight on the outside.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dorian to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dorian works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dorian is working for a submission of some sort.
Santos pushes Dorian off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to clinch but Dorian is avoiding it.
John Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos tries to clinch but Dorian moves out of range.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Dorian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos tries to clinch there but Dorian circles away.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dorian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dorian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Santos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Santos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dorian keeps the fight on the outside.
Dorian gets the takedown into side control.
Dorian tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Santos sneaks out the side door and pushes Dorian away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dorian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dorian closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dorian is controlling him well.
Santos is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dorian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dorian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Santos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dorian swings around for an armbar but Santos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dorian's guard.
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.
Dorian has a closed guard, preventing Santos from standing up.
Santos gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dorian slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Santos wants to clinch.
Dorian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to bum rush Dorian with a series of wild strikes but Dorian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dorian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santos is looking to clinch.
Santos tries to clinch there but Dorian circles away.
Dorian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Santos.
Santos tries to clinch up but Dorian circles away and keeps his distance.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dorian.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dorian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dorian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Dorian circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dorian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Santos wants to clinch.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carlson Dorian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santos lands a nice hook to Dorian's body. Dorian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Santos.
I've got Santos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Santos!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sherman Paul III (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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198 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
Intelligent |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anderson Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sherman Paul III!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul III scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paul III throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Paul III is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paul III accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paul III makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paul III thows a big elbow that misses.
Jones wants to stand up but Paul III is controlling him.
Paul III throws a big right hand that misses.
Paul III stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones is looking to stand up but Paul III isn't so interested in that idea.
Paul III has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paul III throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paul III tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paul III closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Paul III lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Paul III landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul III with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paul III trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paul III throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paul III postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Paul III stops Jones from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Paul III changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paul III looks gassed!
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paul III counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Paul III thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jones is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Paul III unloads with some shots from mount but Jones bucks and avoids them well.
Paul III punching from mount but Jones doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Paul III throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Paul III thowing shots but they're missing.
Paul III throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Paul III throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jones because Paul III loaded up on that one.
Paul III prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Paul III won't let Jones get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Paul III unloading with bombs!
Paul III throwing strikes here but Jones is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paul III on the ground.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Paul III isn't that keen on the idea.
Jones is trying to stand up.
Paul III misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul III thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jones is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jones really wants to buck Paul III off and get back to his feet.
Jones tries to hold on but Paul III postures up.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Paul III is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Paul III throws some wild stikes that Jones manages to avoid easily.
Jones tries to buck Paul III off but he can't manage it.
Paul III pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jones can't escape the position.
Paul III throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Paul III punching from mount but Jones doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jones avoids a series of strikes thrown by Paul III.
Jones wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Paul III.
Paul III looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Paul III sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Paul III throwing strikes here but Jones is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Paul III is very close to passing his half guard.
Paul III throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones tries to kick Paul III off but Paul III keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Paul III lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sherman Paul III dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones wants to clinch
and Paul III counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Paul III postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paul III.
Paul III is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Paul III throwing strikes but missing.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Paul III is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paul III.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones looks to clinch
and Paul III counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paul III.
Paul III is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones is looking to stand up but Paul III isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paul III.
Paul III stops Jones from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paul III passes into half guard.
Paul III not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones closes the distance but Paul III moves to the side
and Paul III moves into the clinch.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Paul III gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Jones scores with a knee to the head.
Jones lands a good knee to the midsection. Paul III won't want to take too many of those.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paul III gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Paul III is blocking nicely.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Paul III just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paul III gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones jumps guard but Paul III stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paul III drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paul III gets a takedown into half guard.
Paul III not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paul III not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paul III thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Paul III throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones is looking to escape.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Paul III throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand up but Paul III is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones tries to clinch
and Paul III counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paul III.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Paul III is controlling him.
Paul III throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paul III prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Paul III is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Paul III throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paul III with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sherman Paul III has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones wants to clinch but Paul III slips to the side
and Paul III counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Paul III throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Paul III is having none of it.
Paul III throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul III in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Paul III postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones has his feet on Paul III's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones looks to clinch
and Paul III counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Paul III throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones 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.
Paul III postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paul III trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paul III throwing strikes but missing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones wants to clinch but Paul III slips to the side
and Paul III decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sherman Paul III showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jones avoids the head kick by Paul III.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Paul III counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Paul III in side control lands a decent elbow.
Paul III misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Paul III throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Paul III throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Paul III in side control, throwing shots but Jones defends.
Jones is trying to buck Paul III off.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones tries to clinch
and Paul III counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Paul III is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Paul III postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul III with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paul III with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paul III throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones pushes Paul III off and scrambles back to his feet.
Paul III shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Paul III showed some decent athleticism there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Paul III. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Paul III thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paul III missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paul III throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Paul III thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paul III not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paul III thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul III not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Paul III takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Paul III wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paul III wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paul III accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paul III thows a big elbow that misses.
Paul III thows a big elbow that misses.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Paul III throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Paul III loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul III stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Paul III has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones tries to clinch there but Paul III circles away.
Paul III moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Paul III blocks it.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Paul III is blocking nicely.
Paul III is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Paul III tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Paul III tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Paul III is keeping busy.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but Paul III blocks with his arms.
Paul III is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Paul III down to the mat. Paul III avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sherman Paul III is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paul III closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here as Paul III stalls from top position.
Paul III working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
Jones wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones parries the strikes from Paul III easily there. Paul III is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
Paul III in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Anderson Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul III trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Paul III swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sherman Paul III comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paul III winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sherman Paul III!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Christy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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18
165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bart Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Christy!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Christy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Simpson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Christy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Simpson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Simpson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Christy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simpson is working an open guard so Christy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Simpson with a poor takedown
and Christy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Simpson won't be happy with that.
Christy has control of an arm but Simpson manages to advance to Christy's back!
Simpson is trying to stand back up.
Simpson is taking damage to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Christy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Simpson trying to control the hands but Christy breaks the grip.
Simpson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Christy is hanging on to Simpson's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Simpson covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Christy keeps control of the position as Simpson tries to break free.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
Christy trying to control.
Simpson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Simpson tries to escape the position.
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.
Simpson trying to get back to his feet but Christy is in full control for now.
Christy is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Simpson up.
Christy scores with punches to the body.
Christy gets his hands free as Simpson looks to control.
Christy controls the action.
Christy is not going to allow Simpson to sit and survive in this position.
Simpson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Simpson tries to escape but Christy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Simpson is covering up but some of the strikes from Christy are getting through and doing damage.
Christy scores with punches and elbows.
Christy is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Simpson up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson just trying to survive but Christy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christy gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Simpson tries to roll but Christy sticks to his back.
Simpson is covering up but some of the strikes from Christy are getting through and doing damage.
Christy loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Simpson hold on?
Simpson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Christy lands punches and elbows.
Simpson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Simpson trying to control the hands but Christy breaks the grip.
Will Christy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christy scores with punches to the body.
Christy scores with punches and elbows.
Simpson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Christy scores with punches to the body.
Simpson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Simpson is taking damage to the body and head.
Simpson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simpson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Christy scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Christy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Simpson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Christy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Simpson!
Simpson is working to get back to half guard.
Christy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Simpson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Christy. What's that going to do exactly?
Simpson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Christy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Christy trying to control but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Christy. What's that going to do exactly?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Simpson working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson taking shots to the head.
Christy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Owen Christy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simpson can't escape the position.
Simpson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Simpson wants to hold on but Christy pushes him away.
Simpson is trying desperately to improve position.
Christy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Simpson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his 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.
Simpson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Christy won't let Simpson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Simpson wants to control but Christy is having none of it.
Simpson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simpson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Christy with good strikes from the mount here!
Christy working Simpson over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christy landing strikes from the mount.
Christy lands a big elbow.
Simpson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Christy with a couple of short strikes.
Simpson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Christy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simpson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Christy keeps moving.
Simpson stops Christy from standing up.
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.
Simpson is looking to stand up but Christy won't let him.
Simpson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Christy kicks Simpson off and gets to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Simpson blocks the leg kick.
Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simpson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Simpson showed some decent athleticism there.
Simpson stalling away here and it's allowed Christy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Christy kicks Simpson off and gets to his feet.
Simpson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Christy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Christy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Simpson shoots and misses
and Christy counters with a series of strikes. Simpson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Simpson keeps the fight on the outside.
Simpson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Christy was covering up waiting for the punch and Simpson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Christy is on top in guard.
Christy stands up from Simpson's guard - Christy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Christy misses with a double jab.
Simpson shoots and misses
and Christy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson looking for submissions off his back.
Simpson tries to kick Christy off but Christy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson controlling the position for now.
Simpson looking for submissions off his back.
Simpson looking for submissions off his back.
Simpson has one foot on Christy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Christy - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Simpson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Christy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Simpson.
Christy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simpson blocks the strikes from Christy.
Christy looking for submissions off his back.
Christy wants to get back to full guard.
Simpson decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Christy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christy stuffs the takedown attempt from Simpson. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Christy but Christy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good shot there by Christy.
Simpson keeps the fight on the outside.
Simpson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christy, pushing him back against the cage.
Simpson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Simpson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Christy's guard.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Christy keeps moving.
Simpson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christy keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Simpson landing some decent shots from guard.
Owen Christy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simpson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christy is keeping the position for now.
Bart Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christy wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Christy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Simpson regains half guard.
Christy controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bart Simpson.
Well Christy 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Christy!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gordy Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yacoub Qura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Qura has chosen The Finest - MF Doom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordy Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yacoub Qura!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson throws a jab when Qura was well out of range.
Qura defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Richardson.
Qura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Richardson's head.
Qura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Qura tries to clinch but Richardson moves out of range.
Qura shoots in but Richardson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Richardson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qura moves away.
Richardson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richardson swats away the attempt to clinch by Qura.
Qura scores with a nice body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Qura.
It looks like Gordy Richardson has been cut.
Qura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Richardson looks for a takedown but Qura sprawls well.
Qura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Richardson!
Qura controlling from the full mount.
Richardson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson is breathing heavily.
Qura controlling his opponent.
Qura trying to control but Richardson is having none of it.
Qura blocks Richardson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Richardson regains half guard.
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.
Qura is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Richardson tries to get to full guard but Qura has control of the leg.
Qura tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Richardson tries to roll over but Qura keeps him under control.
Richardson is looking to get back to full guard here but Qura has managed to pass to side control instead.
Qura controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Qura has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Qura controlling from mount.
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.
Richardson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Qura wants to control the pace but Richardson is squirming around nicely.
Qura controlling his opponent.
Despite being in the dominant position, Yacoub Qura just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Qura moves out of range as Richardson strikes.
Richardson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richardson throws a combination that misses
and Qura moves into the clinch.
Qura gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Richardson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yacoub Qura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gordy Richardson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Qura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Qura slips a straight right by Richardson.
Richardson dodges the punch combination from Qura.
Richardson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Qura counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Qura moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Qura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Qura doesn't manage to clinch there - Richardson circles away.
Qura is looking to clinch.
Qura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Richardson misses the body punch
and Qura counters with a big head kick but Richardson shrugs it off.
Qura misses with a double jab
and Richardson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Qura!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Qura is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Richardson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Qura prevents any damage by holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson avoids the attempt from Qura to control.
Qura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Richardson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Richardson throwing strikes but Qura bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Qura is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Richardson is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Qura scores with a one two! Richardson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A nice combination there by Qura.
Richardson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Richardson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richardson.
Qura looks to land a combination but Richardson avoids it well.
Qura darts in trying to clinch
so Richardson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Qura wants to stand but Richardson is controlling the position.
Qura kicks Richardson off and gets to his feet.
Richardson lands the left hand.
Qura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Qura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richardson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Qura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richardson misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qura throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Richardson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Qura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Richardson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Qura somewhat.
Qura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Qura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Qura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richardson, pushing him back against the cage.
Richardson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Qura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Richardson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Qura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Qura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Richardson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richardson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Richardson wants to control from the top but Qura keeps moving.
Richardson throws a big right hand that misses.
Qura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Qura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richardson prevents Qura from getting back to his feet.
Richardson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Qura is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Richardson, into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Qura stopping the sweep attempt from Richardson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gordy Richardson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gordy Richardson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Richardson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Qura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richardson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Qura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Qura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richardson throws out the jab.
Richardson shoots in for a takedown but Qura shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Qura.
Qura has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Qura drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Qura decides to stand back up. Qura steps back and let's Richardson get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Richardson's guard.
Qura postures up.
Richardson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Richardson stops Qura from getting back to his feet.
Qura is refusing to be controlled, as Richardson sits in half guard.
Qura tries to kick Richardson off but Richardson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Richardson working Qura over with strikes.
Richardson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Qura!
Gordy Richardson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richardson throws some wild stikes that Qura manages to avoid easily.
Richardson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Qura is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Qura avoids a series of strikes thrown by Richardson.
Qura working to try and regain half guard.
Qura is trying to stand up.
Richardson wants to control the pace but Qura is squirming around nicely.
Richardson prevents Qura from getting the reversal.
Richardson unloads with some shots from mount but Qura bucks and avoids them well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson punching from mount but Qura doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Qura avoids a series of strikes thrown by Richardson.
Qura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Richardson prevents Qura from getting the reversal.
Richardson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Qura hang on?
BOOM! Richardson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Qura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Qura wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Richardson.
Richardson punishing his opponent with strikes.
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.
Richardson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Qura blocking the ground and pound.
Richardson throwing strikes here but Qura is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Qura tries to hold on but Richardson pushes him away.
Richardson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Qura has worked his arm free - good work by Qura!
Richardson looks up at the clock and then as Qura takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Richardson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Qura wants to control but Richardson postures up.
Richardson tries to advance to mount but Qura denies him.
Richardson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Qura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Richardson's guard! Nice work there by Qura!
And that's the end of the fight!
Yacoub Qura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Qura 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yacoub Qura!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sami Bubi Moukari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Babe Ruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sami Bubi Moukari is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sami Bubi Moukari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Babe Ruth!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bubi Moukari misses the shot to the body.
Bubi Moukari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ruth misses with a wild body shot.
Bubi Moukari avoids the body shot from Ruth.
Bubi Moukari lands with a nice body punch.
Ruth stuffs the takedown attempt from Bubi Moukari. Bubi Moukari gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bubi Moukari is fending him off so far but Ruth persists. Nope, Bubi Moukari circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruth looks for a takedown but Bubi Moukari sprawls well.
Ruth looks gassed!
Bubi Moukari swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown but Bubi Moukari shows good takedown defense.
Sami Bubi Moukari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Babe Ruth.
Bubi Moukari scores with a hook to the body. Ruth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bubi Moukari could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bubi Moukari connects with a right hand. Ruth shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bubi Moukari throws a right and a left that Ruth avoids nicely.
Bubi Moukari lands with a right that hurts Ruth. Ruth looks to clinch but Bubi Moukari throws a short knee that drops Ruth. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Sami Bubi Moukari!
Sami Bubi Moukari is the new heavyweight champion!
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