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FC 8: Mischief & Mayhem PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sherman Paul III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Lavey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lavey's choice of entrance music: devil went down to georgia. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sherman Paul III!
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, Anton Lavey!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paul III paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lavey moves in looking to clinch but Paul III pushes him off.
Paul III lands with a nice combination. Lavey backs away looking to recover.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lavey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paul III throws a nice inside leg kick.
Paul III misses with a takedown attempt - Lavey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lavey throws a combination that misses
and Paul III holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lavey stops a takedown attempt from Paul III.
Lavey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paul III breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paul III has closed the distance and engaged Lavey in a clinch.
Lavey prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sherman Paul III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul III can't break the clinch.
Lavey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Paul III gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lavey tries to score a body lock takedown but Paul III shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lavey tries for a takedown but Paul III manages to get underhooks.
Paul III drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lavey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lavey misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavey tries to clinch but Paul III moves away
and Paul III counters with a body kick.
Lavey shoots in but no luck this time.
Paul III showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lavey.
Paul III drives through and clinches with Lavey against the cage.
Lavey stops a takedown attempt from Paul III.
Paul III wants a takedown.
Paul III is trying to drag Lavey to the mat but Lavey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paul III keeps control of Lavey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lavey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paul III stalls.
Paul III is breathing heavily.
Lavey jumps guard but Paul III stands there with Lavey around his waist. Lavey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paul III pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lavey stuffs the takedown attempt from Paul III. Paul III gets slowly back to his feet.
Lavey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paul III shoots in but no luck this time.
Lavey clinches up against the cage.
Lavey stops a takedown attempt from Paul III.
Lavey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lavey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Paul III stops Lavey from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lavey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Paul III missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lavey pulls Paul III in close to his closed guard and prevents Paul III from doing any damage or advancing position.
Paul III in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paul III being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paul III postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lavey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Paul III is looking to work some ground and pound but Lavey has wrist control.
Lavey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paul III is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sherman Paul III dominated that round.
That's time! Paul III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lavey throws a series of punches but Paul III moves out of range.
Lavey wants to clinch but Paul III slips to the side
and Paul III moves into the clinch.
Lavey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paul III gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Lavey.
Paul III tries for a takedown but Lavey manages to get underhooks.
Lavey is leaning against Paul III and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lavey breaks the clinch.
Lavey doesn't manage to clinch there - Paul III circles away.
Lavey looks to clinch
and Paul III counters with a thumping low kick.
A good leg kick by Lavey.
Lavey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lavey lands a jab-cross combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lavey tries to clinch up.
Lavey is looking to clinch but Paul III is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lavey fails to land with a series of punches.
Paul III takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lavey fails to land the takedown.
Sherman Paul III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lavey is looking to clinch but Paul III is avoiding it.
Lavey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lavey closes the distance and clinches.
Lavey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Paul III prevents Lavey from breaking the clinch.
Lavey pulls Paul III into guard.
Paul III throws a strike but Lavey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavey working some strikes from top position.
Lavey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Paul III is working an open guard so Lavey takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lavey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paul III is fending him off so far but Lavey persists. Nope, Paul III circles away and we're back to standing.
Sherman Paul III has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Lavey.
Lavey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paul III avoids it really well and circles away.
Paul III tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lavey swivels and escapes.
Lavey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lavey fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavey misses with a kick to the body.
Anton Lavey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paul III fails with the takedown.
Lavey throws a sloppy head kick and Paul III moves out of range easily.
Lavey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paul III's waist but Paul III gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lavey off to one side.
Lavey lands with a nice combination. Paul III backs away looking to recover.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lavey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paul III throws a head kick but Lavey moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Lavey misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lavey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lavey scores a takedown into full mount!
Paul III throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lavey. What's that going to do exactly?
Lavey blocks Paul III's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Paul III swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Paul III is desperately trying to improve his position but Lavey has a good base and remains in mount.
Lavey content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lavey blocks Paul III's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Lavey 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. This is the final round!
Lavey tries to clinch up.
Lavey tries to close the distance and clinch but Paul III swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lavey is looking to clinch.
Lavey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lavey is looking to clinch but Paul III is avoiding it.
Paul III throws a jab when Lavey was well out of range.
Paul III looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lavey is fending him off so far but Paul III persists. Nope, Lavey circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul III wants to land a leg kick but Lavey is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lavey doesn't manage to clinch there - Paul III circles away.
Paul III stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paul III wants it to stay on the feet.
Sherman Paul III is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lavey cracks Paul III with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lavey throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavey tries to clinch but Paul III moves out of range.
Lavey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paul III defends it nicely.
Lavey throws a one two combo.
Lavey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paul III swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paul III keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sherman Paul III has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Lavey.
Paul III throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lavey's waist but Lavey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paul III off to one side.
Lavey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lavey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paul III moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavey tries to clinch but Paul III is having none of it.
Lavey is looking to clinch.
Lavey tries to clinch up but Paul III circles away and keeps his distance.
Lavey scores with a jab. Paul III acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lavey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lavey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paul III.
Paul III keeps the fight on the outside.
Lavey tries to clinch up.
Lavey is looking to clinch.
Lavey instigates a clinch.
Paul III drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paul III is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lavey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lavey digs a right hand into Paul III's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paul III's gas tank.
Paul III has Lavey pressed against the cage, preventing Lavey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lavey wants to get back to striking at distance but Paul III won't allow it.
Lavey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lavey moves into range and clinches up with Paul III.
Lavey wants to get back to striking at distance but Paul III won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lavey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paul III.
Lavey working hard to break the clinch.
Lavey is trying to stall.
Paul III gets underhooks to prevent Lavey's takedown attempt.
Paul III gets underhooks to prevent Lavey's takedown attempt.
Paul III looking for a takedown.
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.
Lavey is trying to force a seperation but Paul III has the dominant position.
Paul III has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lavey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Paul III is trying to break the clinch but Lavey is controlling him.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Paul III. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lavey wants to break free but Paul III has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lavey.
Paul III has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lavey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lavey tries to circle away but Paul III has him pinned against the cage.
Paul III breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lavey fails to land with a series of punches.
Lavey tries for a takedown but Paul III sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paul III pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lavey has a takedown stuffed.
Paul III tries to clinch but Lavey moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Lavey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lavey 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Lavey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tipo Comun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glass Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Comun's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Getting Away With Murder. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tipo Comun!
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, Glass Bong!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Comun fails with the takedown.
Bong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Glass Bong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bong won't allow Comun to sweep him here.
Comun throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bong trying to control but Comun is working from the bottom.
Comun controls Bong momentarily but Bong frees himself.
Bong trying to control but Comun is working from the bottom.
Comun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bong stopping the sweep attempt from Comun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bong works over Comun's head and body with a nice combination.
A shot to de liver by Bong. Beautiful body shot.
Comun has his takedown stuffed
and Bong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bong.
Comun is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bong avoiding damage.
Comun tries to pull guard but Bong holds him up against the cage and eventually Comun drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tipo Comun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Comun is working for takedown but Bong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bong wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bong works on Comun's body with a couple of short punches.
Bong tries to break the clinch but Comun is controlling the position.
Comun drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Comun has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bong uses from the top position.
Comun controls Bong momentarily but Bong frees himself.
Bong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Comun keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully.
Bong stands up over Comun, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Comun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bong distracts Comun with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bong tries to free his leg and advance position but Comun is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong scoring with some ground and pound.
Comun is trying to control the position but Bong postures up.
Bong passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Ground and pound from Bong.
Bong wants to work for an arm triangle but Comun is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Comun defends it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Comun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bong.
Comun moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Comun is trying to keep Bong in close.
Comun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bong's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comun has gone for a leg lock! Bong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Comun's guard.
Bong passes Comun's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Comun is breathing heavily.
Comun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bong.
Bong seems to be working for a kimura but Comun defends the submission attempt.
Bong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Comun desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bong is working for a submission of some sort.
Comun trying to hold on to Bong's head to control him but Bong postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Bong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Bong.
Comun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bong counters with a right hand to the body.
Bong scores a takedown into full mount!
Comun is trying desperately to improve position.
Bong with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bong lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bong prevents Comun from getting the reversal.
Bong working Comun over with strikes here.
Bong has control of Comun's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Comun regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Comun can't escape the position.
Bong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Comun is bucking up trying to escape but Bong cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bong is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Bong connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Bong.
Comun is trying to escape the mount.
Comun regains half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Comun is just riding it out for now. Bong eventually gives up the hold.
Comun works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bong won't allow Comun to sweep him here.
Bong looking to pass the guard.
Bong trying to control but Comun is working from the bottom.
Glass Bong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Comun has his hands on Bong's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Comun has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bong has managed to get both his arms back between Comun's legs - danger averted.
Comun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bong is one step ahead there.
Bong postures up.
Comun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bong is aware though and is defending well.
Bong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Comun manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bong has Comun in his guard.
Comun prevents Bong from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Comun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Comun is working hard here to advance position.
Comun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bong controls Comun momentarily but Comun frees himself.
Comun prevents Bong from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bong can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bong scores a takedown into full mount!
Comun is looking to improve his position but Bong isn't that keen on the idea.
Comun might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Bong 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Comun gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Comun fails with the takedown
and Bong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bong shoots and misses
and Comun decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bong's guard.
Comun is looking to work some ground and pound but Bong has wrist control.
Bong is looking for a triangle but Comun pushes his legs off easily.
Bong is trying to keep Comun in close.
Bong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Comun is pushing down on Bong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bong is fighting to maintain full guard but Comun has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong is in trouble now - Comun has advanced to mount!
Comun controlling the position easily from mount.
Comun trying to control but Bong is having none of it.
Bong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Comun lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Comun lands a nice shot to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Comun dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Comun prevents Bong from getting the reversal.
Comun in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Comun cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bong has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Comun's lack of action.
Bong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Comun is trying to work for a kimura but Bong is defending well.
Bong wants to get back to his feet.
Tipo Comun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Comun is keen to just control but Bong is a slippery customer.
Comun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bong is not content to let Comun control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Comun is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bong.
Comun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Comun is fending him off so far but Bong persists. Nope, Comun circles away and we're back to standing.
Bong gets the takedown into side control.
Comun is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Comun is looking to improve his position.
Comun wants to control but Bong is keeping busy.
Bong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Comun tries to get to full guard but Bong has control of the leg.
Glass Bong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tipo Comun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bong 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glass Bong!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Roc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by YOUR GOING DOWN. Roc is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Microphone assassin. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Roc!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith forces Roc back against the cage and clinches.
Roc is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roc tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith tries to clinch up but Roc circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roc fails with a takedown attempt.
Scott Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Roc.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roc is defended easily by Smith.
Roc keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith wants to clinch up but Roc keeps it at a distance.
Smith wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roc fails with a takedown attempt.
Roc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scott Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith wants to clinch up but Roc keeps it at a distance.
Roc swinging wilding here.
Scott Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Roc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith wants to clinch up but Roc keeps it at a distance.
Roc looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Roc persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Roc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roc shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roc gets slowly back to his feet.
Roc swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith leaves Roc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith leaves Roc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Roc swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith drives through and clinches with Roc against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith forces Roc back against the cage and clinches.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Roc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roc avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roc shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
Roc is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roc trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roc prevents Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith pushes Roc off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roc misses with a wild combination.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Roc circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roc closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Roc getting side control.
Smith is looking to escape.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Roc looking for a submission but Smith manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Roc is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roc stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roc.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Smith 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.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roc gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Roc lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scott Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith tries to clinch up but Roc circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roc keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith tries to clinch up but Roc circles away and keeps his distance.
Roc shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roc showed some decent athleticism there.
Roc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roc is trying for a kimura here. Smith looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Roc wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Roc!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Lombardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Banner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vincent Lombardi's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Bruce Banner!
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, Vincent Lombardi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombardi blocks a head kick by Banner.
Lombardi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Lombardi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lombardi dodges the punch combination from Banner.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lombardi.
Lombardi dodges the punch combination from Banner.
Banner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lombardi is able to avoid easily.
Lombardi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Banner. That did some damage!
Lombardi delivers a nice body kick.
Lombardi blocks a head kick by Banner.
Lombardi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
Banner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lombardi.
Lombardi blocks a head kick by Banner.
Lombardi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Vincent Lombardi has been cut.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lombardi!
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lombardi.
Banner is breathing heavily.
Lombardi thumps Banner with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lombardi tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner swinging wilding here.
Lombardi lands a with a good body shot.
Lombardi lands a with a good body shot.
Lombardi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Banner on the side of the head.
Lombardi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Banner. That did some damage!
Lombardi has closed the distance and engaged Banner in a clinch.
Banner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lombardi effectively controlling the action here.
Lombardi with a knee to the head.
Lombardi tries a knee to the head but Banner blocks it.
Banner is looking to break free of the clinch but Lombardi has double underhooks.
Lombardi is stalling here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lombardi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lombardi pushes off an throws an elbow but Banner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lombardi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banner is defending well for now.
Lombardi slowing the pace effectively.
Lombardi misses with a knee strike.
Lombardi is pushing Banner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lombardi throws an elbow that misses.
Banner can't break the clinch.
Banner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lombardi has him pressed against the cage.
Lombardi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Lombardi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banner's efforts to push away.
Lombardi lands an uppercut.
Banner takes an elbow to the temple.
Banner is trying to force a seperation but Lombardi has the dominant position.
Lombardi effectively controlling the action here.
Lombardi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lombardi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Banner is trying to force a seperation but Lombardi has the dominant position.
Banner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Banner tries to break the clinch but Lombardi is controlling the position.
Banner is trying to break the clinch but Lombardi is controlling him.
Banner tries to break free but Lombardi pushes him back against the cage.
Lombardi lands a knee to the head.
Banner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lombardi working Banner over with knees to the body.
Lombardi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Banner is trying to break free.
Banner is looking to break free of the clinch but Lombardi has double underhooks.
Lombardi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Banner has had enough of the clinch but Lombardi keeps him there for the moment.
Banner is looking to break free of the clinch but Lombardi has double underhooks.
Lombardi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lombardi stalls.
Nice body punch from Lombardi.
Banner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banner tries to circle away but Lombardi has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Banner up against the cage.
Lombardi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lombardi tries a knee to the head but Banner blocks it.
Banner tries to break the clinch but Lombardi is controlling the position.
Lombardi looking to throw knees to the head but Banner is blocking nicely.
Banner is trying to break the clinch but Lombardi has him pressed against the cage.
Banner can't break the clinch.
Banner is looking to break free of the clinch but Lombardi has double underhooks.
Lombardi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Banner is keeping busy.
Lombardi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banner's efforts to push away.
Banner tries to break free but Lombardi pushes him back against the cage.
Lombardi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Banner has had enough of the clinch but Lombardi keeps him there for the moment.
Banner wants to get back to striking at distance but Lombardi won't allow it.
Banner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lombardi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Banner's face.
Lombardi tries to land a knee to the head but Banner blocks with his arms.
Banner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banner can't break the clinch.
Banner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lombardi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Banner blocks it with crossed arms.
Banner can't break the clinch.
Banner is trying to break the clinch but Lombardi is controlling him.
Banner is trying to break the clinch but Lombardi has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Banner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lombardi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Banner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lombardi has Banner pressed against the cage, preventing Banner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Banner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lombardi keeps control of Banner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Banner is looking to break free of the clinch but Lombardi has double underhooks.
Lombardi misses with a knee to the head.
Lombardi tries a knee to the head but Banner blocks it.
Banner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Banner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Banner wants to break free but Lombardi has control.
Banner tries to break the clinch but Lombardi is controlling the position.
Lombardi lands a nice elbow.
Lombardi has Banner pressed against the cage, preventing Banner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Banner can't break the clinch.
Lombardi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Banner tries to break the clinch but Lombardi is controlling the position.
Banner tries to break free but Lombardi pushes him back against the cage.
Lombardi looking to throw knees to the head but Banner is blocking nicely.
Lombardi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Banner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Banner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lombardi missing with knees to the body.
Banner is trying to break the clinch but Lombardi has him pressed against the cage.
Banner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Lombardi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Lombardi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Banner lands a head kick. Lombardi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lombardi scores with a jab to the head.
Banner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lombardi tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lombardi, right into the meat.
Lombardi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Banner throws a head kick that misses
and Lombardi counters by moving into the clinch.
Lombardi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lombardi scores with a knee to the head.
Lombardi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banner has had enough of the clinch but Lombardi keeps him there for the moment.
Banner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lombardi has him pressed against the cage.
Banner takes a shot to the head.
Lombardi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Banner's face.
Lombardi prevents Banner from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lombardi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banner is trying to break the clinch but Lombardi is controlling him.
Lombardi tries a knee to the head but Banner blocks it.
Banner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lombardi has him pressed against the cage.
Lombardi keeps control of Banner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lombardi stalling against the cage.
Banner is trying to break the clinch but Lombardi has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lombardi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banner's efforts to push away.
Banner working hard to break the clinch.
Banner is looking to break free of the clinch but Lombardi has double underhooks.
Banner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Banner working hard to break the clinch.
Banner is trying to force a seperation but Lombardi has the dominant position.
Banner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lombardi prevents Banner from breaking the clinch.
Banner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lombardi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Banner blocks the elbow strike.
Banner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Banner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Banner is trying to force a seperation but Lombardi has the dominant position.
Lombardi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lombardi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banner tries to circle away but Lombardi has him pinned against the cage.
Lombardi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banner is trying to force a seperation but Lombardi has the dominant position.
Banner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Banner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lombardi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lombardi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banner breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A head kick misses from Banner.
Lombardi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banner on the side of the head.
Banner throws a hook but Lombardi blocks it.
Lombardi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick by Banner misses
and Lombardi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lombardi moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Lombardi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lombardi scores with a knee to the head.
Banner is trying to break the clinch but Lombardi has him pressed against the cage.
Banner wants to get back to striking at distance but Lombardi won't allow it.
Lombardi controlling the action here for a moment.
Banner is trying to force a seperation but Lombardi has the dominant position.
Lombardi looking to throw knees to the head but Banner is blocking nicely.
Lombardi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banner's efforts to push away.
Banner breaks from the clinch.
Lombardi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Decent striking displayed by Lombardi there.
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi has closed the distance and engaged Banner in a clinch.
Lombardi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banner is trying to break the clinch but Lombardi is controlling him.
Lombardi lands an elbow inside.
Banner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lombardi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Banner is trying to force a seperation but Lombardi has the dominant position.
Lombardi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Banner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Banner tries to break free but Lombardi pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lombardi.
Banner tries to circle away but Lombardi has him pinned against the cage.
Banner tries to break the clinch but Lombardi is controlling the position.
Lombardi connects with a knee to the head.
Banner wants to get back to striking at distance but Lombardi won't allow it.
Lombardi connects with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Lombardi.
Lombardi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Banner is looking to break free of the clinch but Lombardi has double underhooks.
Lombardi slowing the pace effectively.
Banner wants to break free but Lombardi has control.
Banner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lombardi tries to land a knee to the head but Banner blocks with his arms.
Lombardi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner tries to break the clinch but Lombardi is controlling the position.
Banner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Lombardi.
Banner working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lombardi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Banner wants to break free but Lombardi has control.
Lombardi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lombardi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Banner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lombardi prevents Banner from breaking the clinch.
Lombardi has Banner pressed against the cage, preventing Banner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Banner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Banner can't break the clinch.
Banner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lombardi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banner's efforts to push away.
Banner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lombardi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lombardi misses with a knee strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lombardi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Banner is trying to break the clinch but Lombardi has him pressed against the cage.
Banner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lombardi looking to throw knees to the head but Banner is blocking nicely.
Banner is trying to break the clinch but Lombardi has him pressed against the cage.
Lombardi lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Lombardi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vincent Lombardi'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. 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.
Banner tried to score with a low kick but Lombardi checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Lombardi.
Banner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lombardi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombardi lands a head kick!
Good shot there by Lombardi.
Banner lands the left hand.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick
and Lombardi counters with a leg kick.
Lombardi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banner throws a body kick that misses.
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lombardi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lombardi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lombardi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lombardi.
Bruce Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lombardi lands a head kick!
Lombardi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banner doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardi has closed the distance and engaged Banner in a clinch.
Lombardi has Banner pressed against the cage.
Lombardi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banner is defending well for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Lombardi.
Banner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banner is looking to break free of the clinch but Lombardi has double underhooks.
Banner is trying to force a seperation but Lombardi has the dominant position.
Lombardi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lombardi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banner's efforts to push away.
Lombardi landing knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Banner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lombardi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Banner is trying to break the clinch but Lombardi is controlling him.
Lombardi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A frustrated look appears on Banner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lombardi lands with a left to the head.
Banner working hard to break the clinch.
Lombardi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Banner blocks it with crossed arms.
Lombardi throws an elbow but it misses.
Lombardi tries to land knees in the clinch but Banner avoids the damage to the body.
Lombardi misses with a punch on the inside.
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.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lombardi.
Banner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lombardi has him pressed against the cage.
Banner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lombardi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lombardi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lombardi prevents Banner from breaking the clinch.
Lombardi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Banner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lombardi has him pressed against the cage.
Banner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Banner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lombardi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Lombardi.
Banner is trying to force a seperation but Lombardi has the dominant position.
Lombardi working Banner over with knees to the body.
Lombardi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Banner wants to get back to striking at distance but Lombardi won't allow it.
Lombardi landing knees to the body.
Banner can't break the clinch.
Lombardi misses with a knee strike.
Lombardi has Banner pressed against the cage, preventing Banner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lombardi throws an elbow that misses.
Banner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lombardi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lombardi landing knees to the head.
Lombardi landing knees to the body.
Banner is trying to break the clinch but Lombardi is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardi tries to land a knee to the head but Banner blocks with his arms.
Banner is trying to break the clinch but Lombardi has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Banner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lombardi is struggling to control the position.
Lombardi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lombardi looking to throw knees to the head but Banner is blocking nicely.
Lombardi keeps control of Banner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Banner tries to break the clinch but Lombardi is controlling the position.
Lombardi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lombardi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lombardi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lombardi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banner's defenses.
Lombardi tries to land a knee to the head but Banner blocks with his arms.
Lombardi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banner's efforts to push away.
Lombardi tries to land a knee to the head but Banner blocks with his arms.
Lombardi keeps control of Banner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Banner wants to get back to striking at distance but Lombardi won't allow it.
Banner is trying to break the clinch but Lombardi has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Lombardi.
Lombardi looking to slow down the pace here.
Lombardi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Banner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Banner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Banner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lombardi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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.
Banner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lombardi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Banner tries to circle away but Lombardi has him pinned against the cage.
Banner has had enough of the clinch but Lombardi keeps him there for the moment.
Come on Lombardi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lombardi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bruce Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lombardi tries to land a knee to the head but Banner blocks with his arms.
Banner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Banner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lombardi lands an uppercut.
Banner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lombardi tries to land a knee to the head but Banner blocks with his arms.
Lombardi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banner.
Lombardi is trying to stall.
Banner is looking to break free of the clinch but Lombardi has double underhooks.
Banner is looking to break free of the clinch but Lombardi has double underhooks.
A short right from Lombardi on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Banner as Lombardi tries to tie him up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banner gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Lombardi to counter with a crisp jab.
Lombardi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vincent Lombardi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banner throws a lazy head kick
and Lombardi counters with a big head kick but Banner shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Lombardi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lombardi 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Lombardi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moe Biggy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Babe Ruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moe Biggy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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240 lbs
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250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
Intelligent |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moe Biggy!
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, Babe Ruth!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Biggy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Biggy manages to break the clinch.
Ruth scores with a takedown into Biggy's guard.
Biggy looking for a sweep. Not yet Biggy, not yet.
Biggy trying to keep a closed guard but Ruth is proving a slippery customer.
Biggy wants to sweep but no luck.
Biggy wants to get back to his feet but Ruth is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Biggy wants to sweep here but Ruth controlling him for the moment.
Ruth advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth controlling the action here.
Biggy is looking for a sweep. Ruth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruth not doing much here.
Biggy trying to control here.
Biggy is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Biggy is working hard here to advance position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Biggy fails with the takedown.
Ruth misses with a low kick.
Ruth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Biggy circles away.
Ruth tries to clinch
and Biggy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth keeping full guard, as Biggy tries to pass.
Ruth keeping moving, preventing Biggy from controlling successfully.
Biggy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Biggy wants to pass the guard but Ruth is keeping the position.
Ruth throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ruth is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ruth jumps guard.
Biggy wants to control from the top but Ruth keeps moving.
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.
Ruth uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ruth looks gassed!
Ruth tries for a takedown but Biggy circles away easily
and Biggy counters with a head kick. That will keep Ruth thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ruth fails with the takedown
and Biggy counters with a nice body kick.
Moe Biggy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Babe Ruth.
The fight stays on the outside here - Biggy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Biggy has Ruth up against the cage in a clinch.
Biggy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ruth uses from the top position.
Ruth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biggy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruth has managed to get both his arms back between Biggy's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Moe Biggy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Biggy moves into range and clinches up with Ruth.
Biggy wants a takedown but no success here.
Biggy could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ruth leaning his opponent against the cage.
Biggy is pressed up against the cage. Ruth has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Biggy down to the mat. Biggy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Biggy digs a good body shot into Ruth's ribs.
Ruth gets the takedown into side control.
Ruth decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Biggy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ruth is breathing heavily.
Biggy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Biggy jumps guard and drags Ruth to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Biggy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruth on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Biggy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruth is aware though and is defending well.
Ruth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Biggy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruth won't allow Biggy to get back to his feet.
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.
Ruth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ruth is looking to take a break and control but Biggy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Biggy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biggy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth trying to control the action but Biggy is working from the bottom.
Biggy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Biggy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ruth looking to sit in guard and control but Biggy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Biggy stopping the sweep attempt from Ruth.
Biggy trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biggy looking to sit in guard and control but Ruth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Babe Ruth 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ruth shoots and misses
and Biggy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ruth's guard.
Ruth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Biggy manages to get himself to full guard.
Ruth preventing the sweep.
Ruth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Biggy trying to keep a closed guard but Ruth is proving a slippery customer.
Biggy keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Biggy working a defensive guard here.
Biggy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ruth is one step ahead there.
Ruth seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ruth wants to clinch
enabling Biggy to counter with a crisp jab.
Biggy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruth pinned against the cage. Ruth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Biggy closes the distance and pushes Ruth back into the cage.
Biggy pulls guard effortlessly.
Biggy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ruth escapes and throws Biggy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Biggy wants to control but Ruth postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth grinds an elbow into Biggy's temple.
Ruth controlling the position from side mount.
Ruth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Biggy, who protects the arm well.
Biggy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ruth's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Biggy trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Biggy trying to control from the bottom.
Biggy wants to get back to his feet.
Ruth is looking for a kimura but Biggy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ruth to get the leverage.
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 Moe Biggy.
I think Biggy 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Biggy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kuzma Fedorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordy Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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178 lbs
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175 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kuzma Fedorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordy Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorov misses with a wild body shot.
Fedorov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richardson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fedorov is looking to clinch.
Fedorov gets caught flat footed, as Richardson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fedorov is pulling down on Richardson's head to control his posture.
Richardson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fedorov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fedorov is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Richardson avoids the head kick by Fedorov.
Richardson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fedorov doesn't manage to clinch there - Richardson circles away.
Richardson throws a shot from downtown. Fedorov moves away and avoids it.
Fedorov tries to clinch but Richardson moves out of range.
No joy there for Richardson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fedorov takes one to the chin there.
Richardson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fedorov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richardson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fedorov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab from Richardson misses.
Fedorov tries to clinch up but Richardson circles away and keeps his distance.
Fedorov tries to clinch up.
Richardson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fedorov tries to clinch but Richardson moves out of range.
Fedorov tries to clinch there but Richardson circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fedorov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fedorov tries to clinch up.
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.
Fedorov blocks a jab.
Fedorov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Richardson looks gassed!
Fedorov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fedorov tries to clinch but Richardson is having none of it.
Richardson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fedorov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fedorov misses with a head kick.
Kuzma Fedorov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fedorov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richardson throws a series of punches but Fedorov moves out of range.
Richardson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fedorov was covering up waiting for the punch and Richardson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fedorov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Richardson manages to get himself to full guard.
Fedorov tries to free his leg and advance position but Richardson is retaining full guard.
Fedorov trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov postures up in Richardson's guard and throws a big left but Richardson blocks it.
Fedorov trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson 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.
Fedorov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedorov wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fedorov tries to clinch up.
Fedorov tries to close the distance and clinch but Richardson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fedorov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Richardson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Richardson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fedorov wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fedorov wants to clinch.
Fedorov tries to clinch up.
Fedorov tries to clinch there but Richardson circles away.
Fedorov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richardson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Richardson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fedorov is trying to control the position but Richardson postures up.
Fedorov managing to control the position.
Richardson throws a strike but Fedorov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Richardson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Richardson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fedorov uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordy Richardson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fedorov wants to clinch.
Fedorov staying out of range there.
Fedorov moves in looking to clinch but Richardson pushes him off.
Fedorov tries to close the distance and clinch but Richardson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Richardson as he connects with a hook.
Fedorov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fedorov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Fedorov.
Fedorov wants to clinch.
Richardson keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuzma Fedorov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richardson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fedorov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fedorov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Richardson counters with a single leg into guard. Fedorov didn't expect that.
Richardson throwing strikes but missing.
Richardson pushes down on Fedorov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson throwing shots but Fedorov is blocking nicely.
Richardson prevents Fedorov from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fedorov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Richardson throws and elbow that misses. Fedorov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Richardson's guard. Nice move by Fedorov!
Fedorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richardson is keeping the position for now.
Fedorov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fedorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fedorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richardson is keeping the position for now.
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.
Fedorov slips nicely into half guard.
Fedorov drops an elbow to the side of Richardson's head.
Richardson wants to get back to full guard.
Fedorov winds up and cracks Richardson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fedorov wants to stand but Richardson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fedorov wants to clinch but Richardson slips to the side
and Richardson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fedorov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuzma Fedorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedorov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fedorov tries to clinch up
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fedorov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fedorov tries to clinch
and Richardson counters with a left and a right that stings Fedorov.
Fedorov connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fedorov moves into the clinch.
Fedorov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Richardson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fedorov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fedorov tries to clinch up.
Fedorov moves in looking to clinch but Richardson pushes him off.
Richardson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fedorov.
Fedorov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Richardson has Fedorov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fedorov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Richardson as Fedorov tries to tie him up.
Fedorov landing knees to the body.
Fedorov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Richardson up against the cage.
Richardson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fedorov lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fedorov throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fedorov trying to land knees to the body.
Richardson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fedorov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kuzma Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordy Richardson.
Fedorov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fedorov looking to throw knees to the head but Richardson is blocking nicely.
Fedorov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richardson avoids it.
Fedorov stops a takedown attempt from Richardson.
Fedorov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Richardson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fedorov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Richardson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fedorov to the mat. Fedorov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fedorov keeping moving, preventing Richardson from controlling successfully.
Fedorov wants to sweep here but Richardson controlling him for the moment.
Fedorov is trying to control the position but Richardson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordy Richardson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fedorov wants to clinch
and Richardson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Richardson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fedorov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fedorov wants to clinch
and Richardson counters with a nice body shot.
Fedorov wants to clinch
and Richardson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richardson shoots in for a takedown but Fedorov shows good takedown defense.
Fedorov wants to clinch but Richardson slips to the side
and Richardson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fedorov doesn't manage to clinch there - Richardson circles away.
Fedorov is looking to clinch.
Fedorov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Richardson misses.
Richardson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fedorov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Richardson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fedorov lands a head kick!
Fedorov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fedorov tries to clinch there but Richardson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov wants to clinch.
Fedorov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richardson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fedorov.
Fedorov tries to clinch but Richardson is having none of it.
Richardson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richardson throws a hook but Fedorov blocks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fedorov.
Fedorov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richardson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fedorov lands with a slapping head kick.
Fedorov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fedorov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richardson keeps the fight on the outside.
Fedorov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fedorov is looking to clinch but Richardson is avoiding it.
Richardson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fedorov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richardson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Richardson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fedorov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fedorov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fedorov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Richardson swats away the attempt to clinch by Fedorov.
Fedorov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richardson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Richardson takes a swing at Fedorov's ribcage but misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fedorov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fedorov tries to land a knee to the head but Richardson blocks with his arms.
Fedorov landing knees to the head.
Richardson is trying to break the clinch but Fedorov has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Fedorov to work.
Fedorov lands a nice knee to the body.
Richardson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fedorov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fedorov is struggling to control the position.
Fedorov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson managing to block the knees to the body from Fedorov.
Fedorov missing with knees to the body.
Richardson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kuzma Fedorov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordy Richardson.
Richardson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fedorov missing with knees to the body.
Richardson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fedorov throws an elbow but it misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Fedorov.
Richardson managing to block the knees to the body from Fedorov.
Fedorov connects with a knee to the head.
Fedorov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Richardson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fedorov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Richardson has Fedorov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fedorov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fedorov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Richardson's defenses.
Fedorov lands a nice knee to the body.
Fedorov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fedorov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Richardson avoids it.
Richardson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fedorov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Richardson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fedorov is looking for a sweep. Richardson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fedorov controlling the position well.
Fedorov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richardson is working away from the top position though.
Gordy Richardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Richardson trying to control the action but Fedorov is working from the bottom.
Fedorov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuzma Fedorov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Richardson 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordy Richardson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Clancey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinton Johnson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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204 lbs
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23
211 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Clancey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clancey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Clancey lands a nice looking body shot.
Clancey scores with a hook.
A punch combination from Clancey misses.
Clancey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Clancey avoids it well.
Tom Clancey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Clancey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clancey scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Clancey misses with a wild combination.
Clancey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
A left and a right from Clancey both land. Nice combination.
Clancey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Clancey slips the punch.
Clancey swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Clancey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a head kick that drops Clancey to the mat! Clancey scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Clancey is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Clancey crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quinton Johnson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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159 lbs
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Cote!
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, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cote waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Simpson.
Cote throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cote lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Simpson backs up against the cage.
It looks like Bart Simpson has been cut.
Simpson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cote sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cote misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Cote looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Simpson scores with a four punch combination!
Cote looks to throw the jab but Simpson is out of range.
Cote clinches up against the cage.
Simpson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cote is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Richard Cote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Simpson.
Simpson prevents Cote from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Cote.
Cote stalling against the cage.
Cote goes for a takedown attempt but Simpson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cote leaves Simpson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cote avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cote sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson looks gassed!
Cote misses with a wild combination.
Cote swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
Cote lands a jab-cross combination.
Simpson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cote rushes Simpson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simpson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cote walks away with a smile on his face. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Simpson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Richard Cote is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cote looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cote lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cote lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cote slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Cote.
Cote lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cote lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simpson at a distance.
Cote clinches with his opponent.
Cote jumps into guard, dragging Simpson to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cote is on top in guard.
Simpson is trying to keep Cote in close.
Cote connects with a couple of short punches.
Cote decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simpson, up you get!
Cote throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cote lands a glancing blow to the side of Simpson's head.
Simpson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Cote connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice combination there by Cote.
Simpson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Simpson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cote is just riding it out for now. Simpson eventually gives up the hold.
Simpson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simpson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cote looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cote looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cote!
Simpson is being controlled here.
Simpson is looking for a sweep.
Simpson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Simpson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson tries to buck Cote off but Cote is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Cote stalls from top position.
Simpson is looking to regain half guard here but Cote keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Cote dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bart Simpson'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.
Simpson walks into a jab.
Bart Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson tries for a takedown but Cote sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simpson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simpson gets underhooks to prevent Cote's takedown attempt.
Simpson pulls guard effortlessly.
Cote sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Cote from controlling successfully.
Simpson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cote is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Richard Cote just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Cote misses with an uppercut.
Cote thows a body shot but no joy.
Cote throws a right and a left that both miss.
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 shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cote but Cote pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cote as he avoids it easily.
Richard Cote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Simpson.
Simpson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cote clobbers Simpson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cote lands a with a good body shot.
Cote fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cote tries to clinch up.
Cote wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Cote leaves Simpson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cote tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
A nice combination there by Cote.
Simpson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cote stuns Simpson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Simpson.
Simpson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Cote fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
Simpson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cote circles away.
Cote scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simpson in his tracks.
Simpson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cote's waist but Cote gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simpson off to one side.
Simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simpson shoots in looking for a takedown. Cote tries to sprawl out of it but Simpson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cote manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simpson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cote avoids it really well and circles away.
Cote gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cote content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cote prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cote prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cote successfully pulls guard.
Simpson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cote manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cote controlling his opponent.
Simpson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Cote dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bart Simpson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Simpson avoids the body shot from Cote.
Nice takedown defense from Cote. No joy for Simpson on that attempt.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richard Cote is winning the standup battle so far.
Simpson closes the distance and clinches up with Cote, looking for a takedown. Simpson pushes Cote against the cage but Cote circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simpson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cote looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
Cote throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cote tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cote displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simpson.
Richard Cote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Simpson.
No joy there for Cote, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cote swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Good shot there by Cote.
Cote fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Cote, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt - Cote sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simpson slips a jab and a cross from Cote.
Simpson shoots in but Cote avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simpson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cote fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simpson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good exchange - Cote coming out on top.
Simpson slips a straight right by Cote.
Cote throws a one two combo.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Simpson.
Simpson decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote dips to his left and cracks Simpson with an uppercut!
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Simpson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cote swivels and escapes.
Simpson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cote misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Cote does no damage.
Simpson shoots in looking for a takedown. Cote tries to sprawl out of it but Simpson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cote manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cote misses with a combination
and Simpson counters with a thumping low kick.
A right-left combo lands from Cote.
Simpson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simpson clinches with his opponent.
Simpson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cote tries to break free but Simpson pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simpson is defended easily by Cote.
Richard Cote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cote misses the shot to the body.
Cote's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Cote duly obliges.
Simpson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cote is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Simpson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cote moves into full guard.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Cote keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Cote's closed guard. He's half up but Cote has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Cote pivots and extends the arm, Simpson falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Cote! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Cote!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antoni Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yacoub Qura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Qura's choice of entrance music: The Finest - MF Doom. Yacoub Qura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antoni Lim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yacoub Qura!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qura takes the fight into the clinch.
Lim is looking to break free of the clinch but Qura has double underhooks.
Lim has had enough of the clinch but Qura keeps him there for the moment.
Lim looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lim looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lim looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Qura misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim is trying to break the clinch but Qura has him pressed against the cage.
Qura is working for takedown but Lim is calmly controlling the position for now.
Qura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lim is trying to break the clinch but Qura is controlling him.
Qura has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lim clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Qura connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Lim to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qura struggling to land strikes to the head as Lim covers up.
Lim turns into Qura and is now in his guard.
Qura managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qura keeping moving, preventing Lim from controlling successfully.
Lim won't allow Qura to sweep him here.
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.
Lim is looking to stand up but Qura won't let him.
Qura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Qura pulls Lim in close to his closed guard and prevents Lim from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yacoub Qura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lim lands a body shot.
Lim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Qura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Qura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Qura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lim throws out the jab.
Qura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Qura is trying to drag Lim to the mat but Lim just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Qura tries a knee to the head but Lim blocks it.
Qura misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qura looking to throw knees to the head but Lim is blocking nicely.
Lim wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Qura has him pressed against the cage.
Lim is trying to force a seperation but Qura has the dominant position.
Qura connects with a knee to the head.
Qura holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lim's face as he tries to break the clinch.
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.
Lim is trying to force a seperation but Qura has the dominant position.
Lim wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Qura has him pressed against the cage.
Lim wants to break the clinch but can't.
Qura lands a knee to the body.
Lim wants to break the clinch but can't.
Qura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lim's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lim is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lim tries to break free but Qura pushes him back against the cage.
Lim is trying to break free.
Qura tries to score a body lock takedown but Lim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from Qura.
Lim gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Qura.
Antoni Lim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yacoub Qura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Qura tries to land a knee to the head but Lim blocks with his arms.
Qura tries to land a knee to the head but Lim blocks with his arms.
Qura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lim's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lim tries to circle away but Qura has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Lim dominated that second 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.
Lim throws a hook but Qura avoids it easily.
Qura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Qura somewhat.
Lim looks to throw the jab but Qura is out of range.
Qura staying out of range there.
Qura wants to clinch.
Qura is looking to clinch but Lim is avoiding it.
Qura tries to clinch but Lim is having none of it.
Lim throws an overhand right that lands on Qura's shoulder, as Qura tries to avoid the shot.
Yacoub Qura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lim looks to throw the jab but Qura is out of range.
Lim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qura has managed to clinch.
Qura keeps control of Lim as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lim has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qura looking to throw knees to the head but Lim is blocking nicely.
Lim prevents the takedown attempt.
Qura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Qura lands a knee to the head.
Lim looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Qura misses with a knee to the head.
Qura throws a knee to the head but misses.
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.
Qura has Lim pressed against the cage.
Qura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lim's face.
It looks like Antoni Lim has been cut.
Lim wants to break free but Qura has control.
Lim wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lim tries to break the clinch but Qura is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lim.
Qura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lim takes a knee right on the jaw!
Qura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Qura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Antoni Lim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yacoub Qura.
Lim tries to break free but Qura pushes him back against the cage.
Qura misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Qura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Qura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Qura lands a knee to the head.
Qura with a knee to the head.
Lim has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qura scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Yacoub Qura just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Antoni Lim's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Qura pushes Lim up against the cage in a clinch.
Qura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lim's face.
Qura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lim blocks it with crossed arms.
Lim managing to block the knees to the body from Qura.
Qura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lim is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Qura's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Qura looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lim has had enough of the clinch but Qura keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lim's face.
Lim wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lim tries to break free but Qura pushes him back against the cage.
Lim is trying to break free.
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.
Lim can't break the clinch.
Lim is trying to force a seperation but Qura has the dominant position.
Lim is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Qura with a knee to the head.
The is referee keeping an eye on Qura - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Lim's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Qura has Lim pressed against the cage, preventing Lim from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Lim's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lim looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lim prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Qura prevents Lim from breaking the clinch.
Lim wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Qura has him pressed against the cage.
Qura connects with a knee to the head.
Qura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lim's efforts to push away.
Lim wants to break free but Qura has control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yacoub Qura dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Antoni Lim's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lim missing with a left hand there. Qura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lim takes a swing at Qura's ribcage but misses.
Lim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qura.
Lim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Qura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lim stuffs the takedown attempt from Qura. Qura gets slowly back to his feet.
Qura wants to clinch.
Antoni Lim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lim throws the left hand but Qura avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Lim - just one landing.
Qura tries to clinch but Lim is having none of it.
Qura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lim.
A telegraphed right hand from Lim misses the target.
Qura looks for a takedown but Lim sprawls well.
Qura moves away from the strike by Lim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Qura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Qura looking to throw knees to the head but Lim is blocking nicely.
Qura prevents Lim from breaking the clinch.
Qura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lim working hard to break the clinch.
Qura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lim pulls his leg out and moves away.
Antoni Lim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yacoub Qura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lim missing with a left hand there. Qura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lim misses with a hook. Qura ducked under it nicely.
Qura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lim.
Lim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Qura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lim misses the jab.
Qura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lim as he jumps to the side.
Qura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Qura moves into the clinch.
Qura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lim prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lim managing to block the knees to the body from Qura.
Lim tries to break the clinch but Qura is controlling the position.
Lim is trying to force a seperation but Qura has the dominant position.
Lim tries to circle away but Qura has him pinned against the cage.
Lim wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lim is looking to break free of the clinch but Qura has double underhooks.
Antoni Lim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Qura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lim blocks it with crossed arms.
Qura displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lim up against the cage.
Qura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lim has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yacoub Qura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qura lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antoni Lim showed his dominance in that final round.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yacoub Qura!
Yacoub Qura is the new welterweight champion!
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