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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jones drew jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jones drew jr has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, jones drew jr!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller dodges the punch combination from drew jr.
Horrible takedown by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by drew jr which made him look bad.
Miller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Miller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Miller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but drew jr is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
drew jr is trying to buck Miller off.
Miller decides to stand back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miller unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Miller using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
drew jr looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
drew jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Miller advances to mount.
Miller controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
drew jr regains half guard.
Miller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
drew jr makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
drew jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Miller shoots for a takedown but drew jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around drew jr's waist but drew jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
drew jr misses with a two punch combination.
Miller feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Miller stands and throws drew jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
drew jr is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Miller has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Miller stands up and we're back to a striking position.
drew jr has managed to clinch.
drew jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller is trying to drag drew jr to the mat but drew jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
drew jr looking for a takedown.
drew jr can't break the clinch.
drew jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miller tries to score a body lock takedown but drew jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
drew jr tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
drew jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on drew jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
drew jr tries for a takedown but Miller manages to get underhooks.
drew jr wants a takedown.
drew jr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Miller breaks the clinch.
Miller throws a head kick but drew jr moves out of range.
Jab by drew jr.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with drew jr, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes drew jr against the cage but drew jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
drew jr shoots in but no luck this time.
drew jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
drew jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
drew jr moves in looking to clinch but Miller pushes him off.
Miller shoots and misses
and drew jr counters with a three punch combo that has Miller backing up. Miller nods at drew jr to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four 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.
drew jr lands a jab to the head.
drew jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Miller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good shot there by drew jr.
drew jr wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with drew jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has drew jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Miller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
drew jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. drew jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller gets underhooks to prevent drew jr's takedown attempt.
drew jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
drew jr wants a takedown but no success here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but drew jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miller prevents a body shot from drew jr.
drew jr has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and drew jr counters with a left and a right that stings Miller.
drew jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and drew jr moves into the clinch.
Miller with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. drew jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller tries a knee to the head but drew jr blocks it.
drew jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
drew jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
drew jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Miller has drew jr pressed against the cage, preventing drew jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
drew jr tries to break the clinch but Miller is controlling the position.
drew jr has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
Miller prevents drew jr from breaking the clinch.
drew jr gets underhooks to prevent Miller's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
drew jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miller.
drew jr is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
drew jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Miller prevents it.
drew jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
drew jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
drew jr throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
drew jr scores with a shot to the body.
drew jr throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
drew jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. drew jr tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag drew jr to the ground. drew jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. drew jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
drew jr fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
drew jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage.
Miller gets a trip takedown into half guard.
drew jr is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for drew jr!
Miller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
drew jr tries to buck Miller off but he can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Miller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as drew jr is looking to escape.
drew jr squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Miller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miller won't let drew jr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Miller trying to control but drew jr is having none of it.
Miller controlling the pace for now.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for drew jr on the ground.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Andy Miller just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Miller shoots and misses
and drew jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Miller wants to stand but drew jr is controlling the position.
drew jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
drew jr won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Miller is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but jones drew jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Miller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
drew jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miller manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
drew jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
drew jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, drew jr has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted.
drew jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
drew jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
drew jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miller has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, drew jr has managed to get both his arms back between Miller's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
drew jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Miller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Miller parries the strikes from drew jr easily there. drew jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Miller to escape.
Miller is looking for a sweep.
drew jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no drew jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
drew jr scores with a couple of short elbows.
drew jr working the head and body with strikes.
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.
An elbow from drew jr crashes against the mat.
Miller is trying to get back to half guard.
drew jr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Miller tries to buck drew jr off but drew jr is having none of it.
Miller takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
drew jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Miller controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miller dodges the punch combination from drew jr.
Miller tries for a takedown but drew jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
drew jr darts in trying to clinch
and Miller counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for drew jr!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
drew jr is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Miller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as drew jr is looking to escape.
Miller is really struggling to control drew jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
drew jr is trying to stand.
Miller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miller looking to control but drew jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andy Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller won't let drew jr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Miller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
drew jr is squirming around, avoiding Miller's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miller controlling the pace for now.
drew jr is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Miller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
drew jr trying desperately to get to his feet.
drew jr wants to control but Miller is having none of it.
drew jr really wants to buck Miller off and get back to his feet.
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 Andy Miller.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Miller!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwayne Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice doesn't manage to clinch there - Austin circles away.
Slice gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slice swings wildly with an uppercut but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slice working hard to break the clinch.
Austin has Slice pressed against the cage, preventing Slice from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Slice wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Slice gets underhooks to prevent Austin's takedown attempt.
Austin has Slice pushed against the cage.
Slice wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Austin has him pressed against the cage.
Slice can't break the clinch.
Austin tries to pull guard but Slice won't allow it.
Slice lands a left hand.
Austin avoiding damage as Slice throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice is trying to break free.
Slice throws a head punch that misses.
Slice tries to circle away but Austin has him pinned against the cage.
Slice has a couple of punches blocked by Austin.
Slice is looking to break free of the clinch but Austin has double underhooks.
Slice tries to break free but Austin pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Austin has Slice pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slice manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Slice stops a takedown attempt from Austin.
Austin fails to pull guard.
Austin manages to break the clinch.
Slice fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Austin with that takedown attempt.
Slice lands a really nice looking cross but Austin seems unphased.
Slice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Austin moves out of range as Slice strikes.
Slice lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slice misses with a kick to the body.
Austin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice sprawl there from Slice as Austin shoots in.
Slice drives through and clinches with Austin against the cage.
Austin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slice pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Slice throws a head punch that misses.
Austin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Slice lands a nice uppercut.
Slice can't break the clinch.
Slice wants to break free but Austin has control.
Austin blocks an uppercut.
Slice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slice tries to break free but Austin pushes him back against the cage.
Austin blocking some punches.
Austin has Slice pressed against the cage, preventing Slice from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Austin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slice can't break the clinch.
Austin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slice blocks it with crossed arms.
Slice misses with the head strike.
Slice tries to break free but Austin pushes him back against the cage.
Austin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slice's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Slice's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Austin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Austin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Slice trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slice slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Slice trying to control but Austin is working from the bottom.
Slice stands and throws Austin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice tries to score with some ground and pound. Austin controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Austin struggling a bit here.
Slice goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Austin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Slice's guard! Nice work there by Austin!
Austin trying to control but Slice is working from the bottom.
Slice trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Slice dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Slice fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slice wants to clinch up but Austin keeps it at a distance.
Austin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Austin dives in and grabs Slice's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slice pushes down on Austin's head and hops out.
Dwayne Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Austin shoots for a takedown but Slice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slice tries to break the clinch but Austin is controlling the position.
Slice has had enough of the clinch but Austin keeps him there for the moment.
Slice is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Slice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Slice as Austin shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Austin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Austin is defended easily by Slice.
Slice closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slice walks away with a smile on his face. Austin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Austin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slice fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slice is looking to clinch.
Slice takes the fight into the clinch.
Slice prevents a takedown attempt there.
Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slice wants to clinch.
Slice keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Austin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Austin shoots in but no luck this time.
Jimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slice looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slice moves into range and clinches up with Austin.
Slice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Austin can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slice.
Slice has a couple of punches blocked by Austin.
Slice lands a hook that snaps the head of Austin backwards.
A right hand to the body from Slice.
Slice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Austin looks for a takedown but Slice sprawls well.
Slice moves in looking to clinch but Austin pushes him off.
Austin keeps the fight on the outside.
Slice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice moves in looking to clinch but Austin pushes him off.
Slice looks to land a right hand but Austin moved out of range.
Slice doesn't manage to clinch there - Austin circles away.
Slice tries to clinch up.
Slice wants to clinch up but Austin keeps it at a distance.
Slice stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slice wants it to stay on the feet.
Slice misses with the combination.
Austin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Slice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but Slice shows good takedown defense.
Austin walks into a stiff left hand from Slice.
Nice sprawl there from Slice as Austin shoots in.
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.
Slice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Slice clinches with his opponent.
Slice lands a left hand.
Austin fails to pull guard.
Come on Slice - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Slice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slice throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slice pushes Austin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slice.
Slice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slice drives through and clinches with Austin against the cage.
Austin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slice just stands there and leans against the cage.
Slice can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimbo Slice 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! This is the final round!
Slice tries to clinch but Austin moves out of range.
Slice circles away from the clinch attempt
and Slice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slice closes the distance looking to clinch
and Austin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Slice lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Austin!
Slice takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slice landing strikes from the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Slice is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Austin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Slice content just to control the position here.
Slice working for a submission but Austin is keeping him at bay.
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.
Slice moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Austin has worked his arm free - good work by Austin!
Slice lands a decent elbow from side control.
Slice is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Austin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Austin can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice is looking to take a break and control but Austin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slice sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Austin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jimbo Slice is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slice trying to control the position but Austin is working away.
Austin is looking to regain half guard here but Slice keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Slice wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Austin, who protects the arm well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slice throws a series of punches but Austin moves out of range.
Austin tries for a takedown but Slice circles away easily
and Slice holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Austin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slice gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dwayne Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin throws a sloppy head kick and Slice moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimbo Slice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slice 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimbo Slice!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mason Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kylian Kirkham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Korn - Blind. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Allen!
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, Kylian Kirkham!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kirkham, as that shot connected.
Some wild striking there from Kirkham.
Kirkham throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Allen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Allen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirkham is retaining full guard.
Kirkham looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kirkham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirkham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirkham is retaining full guard.
Kirkham keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Allen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kirkham defends it nicely.
Allen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kirkham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Allen misses with a hook.
Kirkham throws a right and a left that Allen avoids nicely.
Kirkham throws out a leg kick but Allen moves out of range and Kirkham only half commits.
Kirkham misses with an uppercut.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kirkham is just out of range.
Kirkham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Kirkham throws a right and a left that Allen avoids nicely.
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.
Allen shoots in and drives through. Kirkham sprawls well.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kirkham.
Allen swings for the body but Kirkham moves out of range.
Kirkham throws a right hand that Allen ducks under and follows up with a left that Allen also avoids with ease.
Allen throws a body punch but Kirkham moves out of range.
Kirkham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Allen.
Allen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but Kirkham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirkham cracks Allen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kirkham misses with the combination.
Kirkham misses with a combination
and Allen counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kirkham!
Allen tries to control but Kirkham wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kirkham can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kirkham can't escape the position.
Allen wants to control the pace but Kirkham is squirming around nicely.
Allen wants to take his opponent's back but Kirkham doesn't allow it.
Kirkham can't escape the position.
Allen wants to take his opponent's back but instead Kirkham manages to regain half guard.
Kirkham keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four 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.
Kirkham wants to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kirkham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Allen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kirkham pinned against the cage. Kirkham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kirkham lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kirkham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.
Allen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kirkham.
Kirkham lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Allen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kirkham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylian Kirkham dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kirkham lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Allen can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Kirkham and Allen drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Kirkham.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kylian Kirkham!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lou Dickenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Gloves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gloves's choice of entrance music: TNT by ACDC. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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192 lbs
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201 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lou Dickenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buster Gloves!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Gloves with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gloves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dickenson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gloves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gloves has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gloves.
Gloves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gloves cracks Dickenson with a nice body shot.
Dickenson avoids the elbow strike from Gloves, against the cage.
Dickenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dickenson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gloves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dickenson avoids the elbow strike from Gloves, against the cage.
Gloves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dickenson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gloves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gloves digs a right hand into Dickenson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dickenson's gas tank.
Gloves gets through Dickenson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickenson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gloves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gloves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dickenson looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Gloves - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dickenson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dickenson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gloves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gloves missing with knees to the body.
Gloves comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gloves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gloves scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Gloves.
Dickenson is breathing heavily.
Gloves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gloves lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Gloves as the two fighters clinch.
Gloves tries to land knees in the clinch but Dickenson avoids the damage to the body.
Gloves tries to land knees in the clinch but Dickenson avoids the damage to the body.
Gloves avoiding damage as Dickenson throws knees to the body.
Gloves throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gloves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dickenson avoids it.
Gloves lands a body punch.
Gloves is leaning against Dickenson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Gloves.
Gloves lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Gloves.
Dickenson avoiding damage as Gloves throws knees to the body.
Dickenson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickenson taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gloves.
Gloves missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Gloves.
A right hand to the body from Gloves.
Gloves scores with a shot to the side of Dickenson's head.
Gloves lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gloves throws an elbow but misses.
Gloves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dickenson blocks the elbow strike.
Dickenson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gloves missing with knees to the body.
Dickenson avoids a wild elbow strike from Gloves.
Dickenson misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gloves.
Gloves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dickenson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gloves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dickenson.
Gloves scores with a hook to the body.
Gloves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dickenson blocks an elbow strike.
Dickenson managing to block the knees to the body from Gloves.
A right hand to the body from Gloves.
Gloves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gloves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dickenson.
Gloves throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gloves keeps control of Dickenson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gloves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dickenson avoids it.
Gloves is leaning against Dickenson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gloves throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gloves lands a shoulder strike.
Gloves tries a knee to the head but Dickenson blocks it.
Gloves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buster Gloves 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.
Gloves closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dickenson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gloves is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gloves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dickenson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gloves somewhat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gloves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dickenson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dickenson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gloves wants to clinch up but Dickenson keeps it at a distance.
Dickenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gloves's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gloves duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gloves shoots in looking for a takedown. Dickenson tries to sprawl out of it but Gloves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dickenson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gloves looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dickenson!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gloves is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gloves lands a big elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dickenson wants to control but Gloves is having none of it.
Gloves punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dickenson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gloves connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gloves landing strikes from the mount and Dickenson is in trouble!
Gloves has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dickenson's face.
Dickenson is rocked!
Gloves postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Dickenson badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Gloves around the waist but Gloves pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Gloves is the winner by TKO! Gloves jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Gloves!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abe Winston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill McBrody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBrody is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Get Back. Bill McBrody has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abe Winston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill McBrody!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBrody throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winston throws an overhand right that lands on McBrody's shoulder, as McBrody tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from McBrody misses the target.
Winston cracks McBrody with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McBrody looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Winston finish him?
McBrody is rocked!
It looks like Bill McBrody has been cut.
Winston lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. McBrody is looking to close the distance but Winston sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! McBrody crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope McBrody is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Abe Winston!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Probert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Probert comes to the cage accompanied by lunatic fringe. Ralph Drysdale has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shane Probert's chin.
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212 lbs
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208 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Probert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph Drysdale!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drysdale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Probert pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shane Probert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Probert plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Ralph Drysdale has been cut.
Probert blocks a head kick by Drysdale.
Drysdale tries to bum rush Probert with a series of wild strikes but Probert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Probert moves in looking to clinch but Drysdale pushes him off.
Probert misses with a straight left.
Probert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Probert misses with a combination
and Drysdale counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Drysdale not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Probert tries to roll over but Drysdale keeps him under control.
Drysdale wants to control but Probert is keeping him busy.
Probert pushes Drysdale off looking to stand but Drysdale dives back in and keeps control.
Probert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drysdale working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Drysdale throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Probert was covering up waiting for the punch and Drysdale finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Drysdale forces his way into half guard.
Drysdale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Probert wants to get back to his feet.
Drysdale wants to take a breather but Probert is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Probert wants to improve his position but Drysdale is controlling well.
Drysdale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Probert keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale prevents Probert from improving his position.
Drysdale is taking a breather. Probert says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Probert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Probert rushes Drysdale and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Probert looking to throw knees to the head but Drysdale is blocking nicely.
Probert throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Probert misses with a knee strike.
Drysdale wants a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Probert just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drysdale's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probert throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drysdale blocks an elbow strike from Probert.
Probert throws a knee to the head but misses.
Probert tries to circle away but Drysdale has him pinned against the cage.
Probert throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Probert misses with an elbow strike.
Probert misses with a knee strike.
Probert misses with a knee to the head.
Probert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Probert tries to land a knee to the head but Drysdale blocks with his arms.
A body shot lands from Drysdale.
Probert throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Probert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Probert is breathing heavily.
Probert prevents a takedown attempt there.
Probert throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drysdale looking to slow down the pace here.
Probert with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Probert lands an elbow inside.
Probert blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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.
Probert misses with a knee strike.
Probert using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drysdale has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Probert just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drysdale's brow.
Probert misses with an elbow strike.
Probert pushes off an throws an elbow but Drysdale leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Drysdale ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Drysdale no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Drysdale controlling Probert's posture.
Probert lands a couple of elbows.
Drysdale pulls Probert in to control the position.
Drysdale wants to control but Probert passes easily into half guard.
Drysdale actively working from the bottom here.
Probert thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Drysdale to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Drysdale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph Drysdale's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Drysdale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Drysdale shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Probert sprawls well. Probert wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Drysdale gets slowly back to his feet.
Probert swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Drysdale counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Probert!
Probert is squirming around, avoiding Drysdale's attempts to control the action.
Probert is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Probert flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Probert is squirming around, avoiding Drysdale's attempts to control the action.
Probert is working to get back to half guard.
Drysdale blocks Probert's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Drysdale trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drysdale working the ground and pound effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert is looking to improve his position but Drysdale isn't that keen on the idea.
Probert is working hard here to advance position.
Drysdale in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Probert working to try and regain half guard.
Probert wants to try and get back to his feet.
Drysdale is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Probert can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Probert is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drysdale fails to move to back control.
Drysdale fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Probert trying desperately to get to his feet.
Drysdale is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Probert can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Drysdale raining down shots from the mount!
Probert is trying desperately to improve position.
Drysdale controlling from mount.
Probert is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Drysdale has taken his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale controlling well, preventing Probert from escaping the position.
Probert turns into Drysdale and is now in his guard.
Probert has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Drysdale is proving hard to escape from.
Probert with a flurry of punches that miss.
Probert has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Drysdale is proving hard to escape from.
Probert lands a couple of digs.
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.
Probert postures up in Drysdale's guard and throws a big left but Drysdale blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Probert wants to slow Drysdale down by chopping away at his legs.
A head kick misses from Probert.
The crowd cheers as Probert lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drysdale doesn't seem phased though.
Probert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drysdale circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drysdale shoots in looking for a takedown. Probert tries to sprawl out of it but Drysdale keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Probert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shane Probert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Drysdale.
Drysdale lands a head kick. Probert smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Drysdale slips a straight right by Probert.
Probert throws an overhand right that lands on Drysdale's shoulder, as Drysdale tries to avoid the shot.
Probert closes the distance but Drysdale moves to the side
so Drysdale counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Drysdale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ralph Drysdale's cut.
That's time! Probert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Drysdale bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Probert is looking for a sweep.
Probert is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Drysdale lands an elbow.
Probert is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Drysdale tries for a kimura but Probert is defending well.
Drysdale trying to control the action but Probert is working from the bottom.
Probert is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Drysdale off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert misses with a punch to the head.
Drysdale looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Probert lands a shot to the body.
Probert struggling to land strikes to the head as Drysdale covers up.
Probert lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Probert doesn't have the hooks in and Drysdale manages to turn into his guard.
Probert manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Probert misses with a hook. Drysdale ducked under it nicely.
Shane Probert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drysdale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Probert misses with a jab to the body
and Drysdale counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drysdale wants to pass the guard but Probert is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Probert wants to sweep here but Drysdale controlling him for the moment.
Drysdale slips nicely into half guard.
Probert regains full guard. Nicely done.
Drysdale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Probert keeping moving, preventing Drysdale from controlling successfully.
Probert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drysdale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drysdale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drysdale won't allow Probert to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Probert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drysdale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drysdale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Probert tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Drysdale tries to score a power double leg takedown but Probert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drysdale somewhat.
Probert wants to clinch
and Drysdale counters with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Probert tries to kick Drysdale off but Drysdale keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shane Probert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Probert wants to get back to full guard but Drysdale has passed into side control.
Probert regains half guard.
Drysdale is taking a breather. Probert says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Probert is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph Drysdale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Drysdale 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph Drysdale!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akimbo Jabbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Lassiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lassiter has chosen Chumbawamba - Tubthumping as his entrance music. Paul Lassiter told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akimbo Jabbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Lassiter!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabbar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lassiter defends it nicely.
Jabbar shoots in but no luck this time.
Lassiter throws a series of punches but Jabbar moves out of range.
Jabbar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lassiter throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab lands there for Lassiter.
It looks like Akimbo Jabbar has been cut.
Lassiter shoots in but Jabbar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jabbar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lassiter counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Jabbar is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paul Lassiter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Scarlatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Conwboy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scarlatti comes to the cage accompanied by 'Der Meister' by Rammstein. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Scarlatti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Conwboy!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarlatti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Scarlatti misses with a looping left.
Jimmy Scarlatti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarlatti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Conwboy.
Conwboy throws the left hand but Scarlatti avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarlatti looks to land a combination but Conwboy avoids it well.
Scarlatti throws a right and a left that Conwboy avoids nicely.
Scarlatti tried to score with a low kick but Conwboy checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarlatti slips a straight right by Conwboy.
Scarlatti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Conwboy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scarlatti shoots for a takedown but Conwboy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Conwboy tries for a takedown but Scarlatti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jimmy Scarlatti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Conwboy.
Scarlatti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Conwboy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scarlatti somewhat.
Conwboy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Conwboy misses its intended target.
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.
Conwboy misses with a double jab
and Scarlatti counters with a two punch combo.
Scarlatti has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A left lands for Scarlatti.
Scarlatti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conwboy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Scarlatti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Conwboy counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conwboy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scarlatti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scarlatti misses with a wild combination.
Conwboy throws a combination that misses
and Scarlatti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scarlatti throws a nice looking combination but Conwboy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Conwboy throws a series of punches but Scarlatti avoids them all with ease.
Conwboy slips a jab and a cross from Scarlatti.
Scarlatti staying out of range there.
Conwboy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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.
Conwboy dips to his left and cracks Scarlatti with an uppercut!
Scarlatti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Scarlatti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scarlatti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Conwboy.
Conwboy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Conwboy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Conwboy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Conwboy lands a jab-cross combination.
Scarlatti lands a lovely overhand right.
Scarlatti throws a combination. Conwboy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mark Conwboy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Conwboy misses with an uppercut.
Scarlatti throws a combination that misses
and Scarlatti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scarlatti connects with a nice looking jab.
Scarlatti with a nice cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scarlatti!
Conwboy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conwboy throws a combination that misses
and Scarlatti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Scarlatti tries to stand and escape but Conwboy actually recovers to full guard.
Scarlatti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Scarlatti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Conwboy wants to stand up but Scarlatti is controlling him.
Scarlatti wants to stand but Conwboy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Conwboy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conwboy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Scarlatti shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Conwboy's guard.
Scarlatti would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Scarlatti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Conwboy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Scarlatti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Scarlatti thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scarlatti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Conwboy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conwboy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scarlatti is controlling him.
Conwboy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Scarlatti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conwboy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Scarlatti is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Scarlatti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Conwboy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Scarlatti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Conwboy counter with a right hand.
Scarlatti tries to bum rush Conwboy with a series of wild strikes but Conwboy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scarlatti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scarlatti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Conwboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conwboy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scarlatti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Conwboy counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarlatti throws a low kick, looking for Conwboy's leg but Conwboy calmly moves out of range.
Scarlatti throws a jab but it's blocked by Conwboy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Conwboy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Conwboy throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Scarlatti to counter with a crisp jab.
Conwboy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scarlatti.
Conwboy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scarlatti counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Scarlatti seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Scarlatti throwing shots but Conwboy is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Scarlatti lands a nice short elbow.
Scarlatti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scarlatti thows a huge punch but Conwboy dodges it nicely.
Scarlatti stands up and beckons Conwboy to join him on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarlatti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conwboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conwboy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scarlatti.
Conwboy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Scarlatti as he jumps to the side.
Conwboy misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Conwboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scarlatti shoots in but Conwboy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Scarlatti has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Conwboy finds it's way round the side to connect with Scarlatti's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conwboy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scarlatti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Scarlatti takes a swing at Conwboy's ribcage but misses.
Conwboy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarlatti.
Scarlatti tries to bum rush Conwboy with a series of wild strikes but Conwboy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scarlatti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scarlatti is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Scarlatti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conwboy counters with a right hand to the body.
A cross from Scarlatti lands.
A punch combination from Scarlatti misses.
Scarlatti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Conwboy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Conwboy, as that shot connected.
Conwboy misses with a double jab
and Conwboy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conwboy waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Scarlatti.
Scarlatti's corner calls for a 1-2. Scarlatti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scarlatti lunges at Conwboy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Conwboy's hand.
Conwboy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scarlatti.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Scarlatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scarlatti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Conwboy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scarlatti misses with a double jab
and Conwboy counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Scarlatti clearly takes 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.
A combination from Scarlatti does no damage.
Conwboy loads up on a big right hand but Scarlatti slips the punch.
Scarlatti misses with a double jab
and Conwboy counters with a two punch combo.
It looks like Jimmy Scarlatti has been cut.
Conwboy misses with a takedown
and Scarlatti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scarlatti has a takedown stuffed.
Scarlatti misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Conwboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conwboy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scarlatti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Conwboy's guard.
Conwboy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Scarlatti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scarlatti gets to his feet - Conwboy follows without any prompting.
Conwboy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conwboy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch combination from Scarlatti misses.
Scarlatti misses with an uppercut. Conwboy saw that one coming.
Scarlatti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scarlatti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conwboy.
Scarlatti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Scarlatti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Conwboy avoids it really well and circles away.
Conwboy tries for a takedown but Scarlatti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scarlatti misses with a double jab
and Conwboy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti misses with a takedown attempt - Conwboy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Scarlatti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scarlatti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Conwboy counters with a one-two to the body.
Scarlatti throws a combination that misses
and Conwboy counters with a nice body shot.
A nice combination there by Scarlatti.
Conwboy lands a jab to Scarlatti's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Conwboy misses its intended target.
Conwboy digs a good body shot into Scarlatti's ribs.
Scarlatti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Conwboy throws a series of punches but Scarlatti avoids them all with ease.
Scarlatti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Conwboy but Conwboy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Scarlatti throws a combination that misses
and Conwboy counters with a three punch combo that has Scarlatti backing up. Scarlatti nods at Conwboy to acknowledge the strikes.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarlatti throws a combination that misses
and Conwboy counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarlatti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scarlatti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Conwboy dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Scarlatti's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Conwboy misses with a straight right.
Conwboy throws a lazy right hand but Scarlatti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conwboy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scarlatti throws the left hand but Conwboy avoids the punch easily.
Scarlatti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Conwboy counters with a stiff right hand.
Scarlatti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Conwboy misses with a double jab
and Scarlatti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jimmy Scarlatti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarlatti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Conwboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scarlatti misses with a low kick.
Scarlatti tries to bum rush Conwboy with a series of wild strikes but Conwboy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scarlatti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Conwboy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarlatti.
Scarlatti slips under a jab from Conwboy.
Some wild striking there from Scarlatti.
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.
No joy there for Scarlatti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conwboy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Conwboy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scarlatti.
Scarlatti moves out of range as Conwboy strikes.
Scarlatti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conwboy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Scarlatti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conwboy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarlatti throws a head kick but Conwboy moves out of range.
Scarlatti throws a combination that misses
and Conwboy counters with a stiff right hand.
Conwboy slips a jab and a cross from Scarlatti.
Scarlatti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conwboy moves away.
Scarlatti ducks under a wild hook from Conwboy.
Scarlatti misses with a double jab.
Scarlatti throws a nice looking combination but Conwboy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four 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.
Scarlatti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scarlatti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jimmy Scarlatti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scarlatti tests Conwboy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mark Conwboy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scarlatti misses with a double jab
and Scarlatti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conwboy throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Conwboy misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Conwboy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Conwboy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:49
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Conwboy! Mark Conwboy retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Cramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley comes into the arena with Get Up blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for John Riley has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Riley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Cramer!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cramer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cramer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riley moves away.
Cramer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cramer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
John Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cramer avoids the body shot from Riley.
Riley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cramer.
Cramer misses with a body shot.
Riley cracks Cramer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cramer thows a body shot but no joy.
Riley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cramer.
Cramer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cramer shoots in and drives through. Riley sprawls well.
Cramer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Riley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Riley is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cramer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Riley!
John Riley is the new welterweight champion!
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FIGHT
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