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Extacy of Violence PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Dougles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Johnny has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Dougles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Johnny!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dougles tries to clinch but Johnny moves out of range.
Dougles moves to clinch but Johnny breaks away
and Johnny counters with a takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dougles tries to buck Johnny off but Johnny is having none of it.
Johnny is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dougles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnny wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dougles, who protects the arm well.
Johnny is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dougles knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnny goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dougles has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnny but great work by Dougles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dougles throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dougles tries to score with some ground and pound. Johnny controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Johnny is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnny sneaks back into half guard.
Dougles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dougles works his way into full mount!
Johnny holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dougles tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dougles looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johnny keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dougles misses with a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnny is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dougles cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like John Johnny has been cut.
Johnny looks gassed!
Dougles looking to ground and pound but Johnny is blocking nicely.
Dougles prevents Johnny from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dougles looking to ground and pound but Johnny is blocking nicely.
Dougles working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That has opened up John Johnny's cut even more.
Dougles misses with a head shot.
Johnny tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dougles thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dougles cracks Johnny with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Johnny is rocked!
The cut above John Johnny's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Johnny's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ryan Dougles!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Manningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Brooke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manningham comes to the cage accompanied by Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Manningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donny Brooke!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooke thows a body shot but no joy.
Kurt Manningham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooke lands with a good body shot.
Manningham dives in and scores a takedown into Brooke's guard.
Brooke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Manningham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Brooke is tightening it up a little... Manningham has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Manningham reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Manningham taps out! Nice BJJ there by Brooke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Donny Brooke!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyril Kivel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayhem comes to the cage accompanied by Warrior. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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188 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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, John Mayhem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cyril Kivel!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem avoids the head kick by Kivel.
Kivel gets a clinch.
Kivel tries to pull guard but Mayhem won't allow it.
Mayhem is trying to break free.
Kivel fails to pull guard.
Kivel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mayhem's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kivel tries to pull guard but Mayhem holds him up against the cage and eventually Kivel drops back down to his feet.
John Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cyril Kivel.
Kivel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mayhem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mayhem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mayhem lands with an uppercut that bounces Kivel off the cage and back into rage.
It looks like Cyril Kivel has been cut.
Kivel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kivel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayhem.
Cyril Kivel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayhem dips to his left and cracks Kivel with an uppercut!
Mayhem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kivel is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Mayhem as Kivel shoots in.
Kivel is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayhem finish him?
Mayhem punishes Kivel's body with a nice straight punch.
Mayhem lands a nice hook to Kivel's body. Kivel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kivel seems to have recovered his senses.
Kivel looks gassed!
Mayhem scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kivel doesn't seem bothered though.
Kivel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That has opened up Cyril Kivel's cut even more.
Mayhem goes for a small jab and connects. Now Mayhem goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Kivel stumbles back but Mayhem runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Kivel to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Kivel will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Mayhem!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zeke Glisky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Vogel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zeke Glisky !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Vogel!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Vogel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vogel throws a right hand that misses
and Vogel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Glisky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vogel on the side of the head.
Vogel misses with an uppercut. Glisky saw that one coming.
Vogel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vogel tries a low kick but Glisky avoids it.
Vogel stuffs the takedown attempt from Glisky . Glisky gets slowly back to his feet.
Kurt Vogel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vogel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vogel lands a body shot.
Vogel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vogel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glisky moves away.
Glisky listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glisky cracks Vogel with an open hand slap.
Glisky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vogel, right into the meat.
Vogel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vogel misses with a head kick.
Glisky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vogel on the side of the head.
Glisky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vogel sprawls well. Vogel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Glisky gets slowly back to his feet.
Vogel throws a right and a left that Glisky avoids nicely.
Glisky throws a leg kick but Vogel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kurt Vogel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glisky moves out of range as Vogel throws a body kick.
Vogel misses with a body kick.
No luck for Glisky with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeke Glisky . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vogel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vogel fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glisky has taken the fight to the clinch.
Glisky goes for a takedown attempt but Vogel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Glisky throws an off balance right hand
and Vogel counters with a nice leg kick.
Vogel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Vogel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Glisky as he checks the leg kick.
Vogel scores with a leg kick.
Glisky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vogel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Glisky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good work by Glisky as he checks the leg kick.
Glisky checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vogel missing with a left hand there. Glisky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glisky looks for a takedown but Vogel sprawls well.
Glisky tries to land a leg kick but Vogel saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glisky scores with a three punch combo!
Vogel misses with a looping left.
Vogel looks to score with a jab to the body but Glisky is just out of range.
Vogel cracks the inside of Glisky 's front leg.
Glisky closes the distance and pushes Vogel back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vogel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Glisky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vogel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vogel is looking to break free of the clinch but Glisky has double underhooks.
Glisky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vogel's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Vogel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Vogel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vogel misses with a head kick.
Glisky throws a jab when Vogel was well out of range.
Vogel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vogel wants to land a leg kick but Glisky is out of range.
Glisky misses with a few strikes there.
Glisky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vogel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vogel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vogel misses with a head kick.
Glisky tries to land a leg kick but Vogel saw it coming and moves away.
Glisky avoids the body shot from Vogel.
Kurt Vogel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vogel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vogel stuffs the takedown.
Glisky lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Glisky rushes Vogel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vogel tries to circle away but Glisky has him pinned against the cage.
Vogel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Glisky is stalling here.
Vogel manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Glisky . Those never looked like landing.
Vogel throws a hook but Glisky blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glisky fails to land the takedown.
Vogel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vogel fails to land with a series of punches.
Vogel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Glisky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vogel misses with a low kick.
Glisky shoots in for a takedown but Vogel shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeke Glisky . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glisky drives through and clinches with Vogel against the cage.
Vogel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Glisky 's efforts to push away.
Glisky slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogel tries to break the clinch but Glisky is controlling the position.
Vogel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Glisky 's efforts to push away.
Glisky tries to pull guard but Vogel won't allow it.
Glisky jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vogel walks away with a smile on his face. Glisky gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vogel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vogel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vogel misses with a body shot
and Glisky counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Glisky .
A frustrated look appears on Vogel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Glisky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vogel just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogel working hard to break the clinch.
Glisky keeps control of Vogel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vogel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Glisky manages to pull guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vogel trying to control but Glisky is working from the bottom.
Vogel wanted to stand there but Glisky had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vogel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zeke Glisky will probably get the nod.
That's time! Glisky 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Vogel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glisky manages to avoid it.
Vogel checks the leg kick.
Vogel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vogel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Glisky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Glisky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vogel. Vogel obviously looking to wear him down.
Vogel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zeke Glisky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Glisky avoids the head kick by Vogel.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vogel. Glisky does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Glisky .
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Glisky !
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vogel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vogel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Glisky rather than just go for the knockout.
Glisky has closed the distance and engaged Vogel in a clinch.
Vogel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Glisky has him pressed against the cage.
Glisky decides to pull guard.
Vogel trying to control but Glisky is working from the bottom.
Glisky has a closed guard, preventing Vogel from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogel preventing the sweep.
Vogel is fighting to break Glisky 's control of his arms but Glisky is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Zeke Glisky just wasn't active enough.
Vogel throws a front kick aimed at Glisky 's knee but Glisky avoids it well.
Vogel fakes the leg kick and cracks Glisky in the body.
Vogel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glisky .
Vogel misses with a head kick.
Glisky bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vogel's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Glisky has managed to clinch.
Vogel tries to break the clinch but Glisky is controlling the position.
Vogel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Glisky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vogel has had enough of the clinch but Glisky keeps him there for the moment.
Glisky prevents Vogel from breaking the clinch.
Glisky prevents Vogel from breaking the clinch.
Glisky jumps into guard, dragging Vogel to the mat.
Glisky is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vogel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Glisky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vogel is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Glisky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kurt Vogel.
I think Vogel 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Vogel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Barclay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Barclay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johny Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barclay closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hendricks did well to prevent Barclay getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barclay is nestled in close to Hendricks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hendricks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hendricks regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barclay.
Barclay throwing strikes but missing.
Hendricks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barclay.
Hendricks has a closed guard, preventing Barclay from standing up.
Barclay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barclay tries to free his leg and advance position but Hendricks is retaining full guard.
Barclay wanted to stand there but Hendricks had control of the position.
Hendricks pushes Barclay off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barclay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hendricks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barclay avoids it really well and circles away.
Barclay scores with a one two! Hendricks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barclay shoots for a double leg takedown but Hendricks sprawls well. He's pushed Barclay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barclay is looking to clinch but Hendricks is avoiding it.
Hendricks darts in and clinches Barclay up against the cage.
Hendricks manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Barclay off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Good leg kick by Hendricks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barclay fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hendricks to the ground. Barclay is now in Hendricks's guard.
Barclay is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Barclay off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Barclay tries to lock up and control but Hendricks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hendricks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barclay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barclay tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barclay is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendricks working Barclay over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks controlling his opponent.
Barclay keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hendricks wants to control the pace but Barclay is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barclay is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johny Hendricks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hendricks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hendricks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hendricks.
Hendricks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barclay.
Barclay jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hendricks walks away with a smile on his face. Barclay gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hendricks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hendricks prevents Barclay from improving his position.
Hendricks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks wants to take a breather but Barclay is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johny Hendricks.
Barclay stuffs the takedown.
Barclay tries for a takedown but Hendricks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Barclay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks fails with the takedown
and Barclay counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barclay with the ground and pound but Hendricks regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barclay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barclay is looking to pass Hendricks's guard but actually Hendricks recovers to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barclay working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hendricks pushes Barclay off and scrambles back to his feet.
Barclay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hendricks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barclay circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barclay wants to clinch up but Hendricks keeps it at a distance.
Hendricks walks into a stiff left hand from Barclay.
Hendricks throws a shot from downtown. Barclay moves away and avoids it.
Hendricks has a takedown stuffed.
Barclay scores with a jab.
Hendricks drives through with a takedown into Barclay's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hendricks is stalling in the full guard.
Barclay keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hendricks won't allow Barclay to get back to his feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Johny Hendricks hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendricks has picked Barclay up - he's going for a ride! Hendricks dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Hendricks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barclay as he avoids it easily.
Hendricks clinches with his opponent.
Hendricks turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hendricks manages to end up in side control.
Hendricks trying to control the action but Barclay is working from the bottom.
Hendricks stands up and beckons Barclay to his feet.
Barclay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hendricks's head backwards.
Johny Hendricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barclay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hendricks tries to avoid it but Barclay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hendricks to the ground. Hendricks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hendricks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barclay moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barclay gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hendricks controlling from the top position.
Hendricks decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Barclay dips to his left and cracks Hendricks with an uppercut!
Barclay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hendricks swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hendricks lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barclay wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hendricks looking to control but Barclay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hendricks looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barclay is looking to escape.
Hendricks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johny Hendricks.
Hendricks moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks pulls guard successfully.
Barclay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Barclay wants to stand and escape but instead Hendricks has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hendricks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barclay's head.
Johny Hendricks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hendricks content to stall in guard here.
Barclay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Hendricks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hendricks 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Hendricks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Donnelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
155 lbs
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18
155 lbs
0 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Donnelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas Faria!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donnelly throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Faria was covering up waiting for the punch and Donnelly finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donnelly passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Donnelly stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Donnelly fails with a takedown attempt.
Donnelly shoots for a double leg takedown but Faria sprawls well. He's pushed Donnelly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donnelly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Donnelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faria closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Donnelly tries a knee to the head but Faria blocks it.
Faria wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnelly fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Donnelly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Donnelly trying to land knees to the body.
Donnelly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Donnelly missing with knees to the body.
Donnelly throws a knee to the head but misses.
Faria missing with knees to the body.
Donnelly is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Faria tries to break the clinch but Donnelly is controlling the position.
Donnelly looking to throw knees to the head but Faria is blocking nicely.
Donnelly trying to land knees to the body.
Faria tries to pull guard but Donnelly won't allow it.
Donnelly blocks an elbow strike.
Donnelly gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Donnelly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Faria looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly is working for a kimura but Faria is defending it quite comfortably.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donnelly is trying to work for a kimura but Faria is defending well.
Faria trying to control but Donnelly postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donnelly maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Faria could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Donnelly has cracked it and Faria is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Donnelly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xavier Donnelly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edson Assuncao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assuncao comes to the cage accompanied by Jorge Quintero - 300 Violin Orchestra. 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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157 lbs
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165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edson Assuncao!
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, Dustin Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assuncao blocks a head kick by Oliveira.
Assuncao tries to clinch but Oliveira moves away
and Oliveira counters with a series of strikes. Assuncao will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oliveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Assuncao.
Oliveira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Assuncao counters with a one-two to the body.
Assuncao fails with the takedown.
Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oliveira throws a nice looking combination but Assuncao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oliveira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Assuncao tries to clinch up
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assuncao misses with a series of wild punches.
Oliveira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Assuncao counters with a head kick. That will keep Oliveira thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Oliveira tries to land a front kick but Assuncao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Assuncao tries to clinch but Oliveira moves away
and Oliveira counters with a one-two to the body.
Assuncao looks to clinch
and Oliveira counters with a left and a right that stings Assuncao.
Dustin Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Assuncao wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.
Assuncao closes the distance but Oliveira moves to the side
and Oliveira counters with a series of strikes. Assuncao will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assuncao tries to clinch up
and Oliveira finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Oliveira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Assuncao.
Assuncao tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliveira avoids the head kick by Assuncao.
Assuncao fails with the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a series of strikes. Assuncao will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Assuncao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Edson Assuncao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira throws a body punch but Assuncao moves out of range.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Assuncao.
Oliveira tries to bum rush Assuncao with a series of wild strikes but Assuncao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oliveira misses with a wild combination.
Oliveira circles away from the clinch attempt
and Oliveira counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Assuncao avoids them all with ease.
Assuncao wants to clinch but Oliveira slips to the side
and Oliveira counters with a one-two to the body.
Assuncao wants to clinch but Oliveira slips to the side
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliveira works the jab nicely.
Oliveira throws an off balance right hand
and Assuncao counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Oliveira is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Assuncao slips a jab and a cross from Oliveira.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that Assuncao avoids nicely.
Oliveira misses with a few strikes there.
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 Edson Assuncao will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Assuncao moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Oliveira circles away from the clinch attempt
and Oliveira counters with a right hand to the body.
Edson Assuncao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Assuncao counters with a three punch combo that has Oliveira backing up. Oliveira nods at Assuncao to acknowledge the strikes.
Oliveira misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Assuncao.
Oliveira looks to land a combination but Assuncao avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assuncao shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira shows good takedown defense.
Assuncao tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Assuncao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliveira throws a combination that misses
and Assuncao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Assuncao tries a knee to the head but Oliveira blocks it.
Assuncao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oliveira blocks it with crossed arms.
Oliveira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliveira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Assuncao closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Assuncao tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
Assuncao is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oliveira content to control rather than advance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Oliveira has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dustin Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a jab when Assuncao was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Assuncao tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Assuncao fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edson Assuncao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Assuncao's hands.
Nice takedown defense from Oliveira. No joy for Assuncao on that attempt.
Assuncao moves to clinch but Oliveira breaks away
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Assuncao misses with the combination.
Oliveira misses with a combination
and Assuncao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Assuncao darts in trying to clinch
and Oliveira counters with a left and a right that stings Assuncao.
Assuncao closes the distance looking to clinch
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Assuncao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assuncao dodges the punch combination from Oliveira.
Assuncao closes the distance looking to clinch
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Assuncao shoots and misses
and Oliveira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Oliveira throws a nice looking combination but Assuncao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oliveira tries to score with a low kick but Assuncao moves his leg out of the way.
Dustin Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliveira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Assuncao counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Assuncao takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Assuncao circles away quickly and effectively.
Assuncao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edson Assuncao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Assuncao tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliveira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Assuncao counters with a low kick, right behind Oliveira 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assuncao tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira misses with a double jab.
Oliveira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Assuncao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good leg kick by Assuncao there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Assuncao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Assuncao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.
Assuncao moves to clinch but Oliveira breaks away
and Oliveira counters with a series of strikes. Assuncao will be more careful next time no doubt.
Assuncao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Assuncao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Oliveira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Assuncao.
Assuncao looks to clinch
and Oliveira counters with a three punch combo that has Assuncao backing up. Assuncao nods at Oliveira to acknowledge the strikes.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assuncao looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dustin Oliveira.
I think Oliveira 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Oliveira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Ronaldo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Entry Ceso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Entry Ceso was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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23
176 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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26
180 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eduardo Ronaldo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Entry Ceso!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ceso tries for a takedown but Nogueira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nogueira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ceso. Ceso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ceso misses with a takedown
letting Nogueira counter with a right hand.
Nogueira pushes Ceso up against the cage in a clinch.
Nogueira is trying to trip Ceso. He has hold of a leg but Ceso is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nogueira persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nogueira trying to control but Ceso is working from the bottom.
Nogueira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ceso's guard.
Ceso trying to control but Nogueira postures up.
Nogueira in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ceso tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nogueira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eduardo Ronaldo Nogueira!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lance Bass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bass comes to the cage accompanied by N 'Sync - It's Gonna Be Me. Griffin has chosen Bird is the word as his entrance music. Peter Griffin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
264 lbs
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30
260 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Bass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin gets a double leg takedown into Bass's guard.
Bass preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bass is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Griffin missing with punches from the bottom.
Bass missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Griffin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Griffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bass can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Griffin working for a triangle but Bass defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bass has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bass stands up over Griffin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bass throws a strike but Griffin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Griffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bass controlling the position.
Griffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bass is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bass is working an open guard so Griffin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Griffin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Griffin is working for a kimura but Bass is defending it quite comfortably.
Griffin prevents Bass from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Griffin is trying to control. Bass wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bass trying to control but Griffin postures up.
Griffin tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bass regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin stopping the sweep attempt from Bass.
Bass is looking for a triangle but Griffin pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Griffin dominated that round.
That's time! Bass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bass closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Griffin's guard.
Griffin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bass wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Bass throws and elbow that misses. Griffin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bass's guard. Nice move by Griffin!
Griffin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Griffin won't allow Bass to sweep him here.
Griffin wants to stand but Bass is controlling his posture from full guard.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Bass keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Peter Griffin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Griffin connects with a solid leg kick.
Griffin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bass.
Bass gets a clinch.
Griffin breaks from the clinch.
Griffin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Griffin with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bass pulls Griffin in close to prevent any damage.
Griffin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bass dives on top into guard.
Bass throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bassis looking to pass into half guard but Griffin pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Griffin is in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bass keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Griffin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Griffin wanted to stand there but Bass had control of the position.
Griffin looking to pass the guard.
Bass tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peter Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bass lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Griffin!
Bass connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
It looks like Peter Griffin has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bass prevents Griffin from getting the reversal.
Bass is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Griffin is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Bass! Griffin is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lance Bass!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cray Willams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron James (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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170 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cray Willams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron James!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willams takes one on the button.
James misses with a low kick.
James misses with a low kick.
Willams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Willams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and James counters with a nice leg kick.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Willams looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
A lazy left from James finds it's target.
Willams rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Willams uses good head movement to avoid it.
James using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Willams blocks a body shot from James.
Willams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Willams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James looking for a takedown.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Willams's elbow.
Willams throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Willams misses with some punches.
Willams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Ron James has been cut.
James cracks Willams with a nice body shot.
Willams tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
James tries to throw a body punch but Willams avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
James blocks an elbow strike from Willams.
Nice elbow from Willams.
James working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Willams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
Willams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Willams lands a nice knee to the body.
Willams lands a nice elbow.
James blocks an elbow strike.
Willams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
James tries to throw a body punch but Willams avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lands an uppercut.
A short right from James on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Willams controls the action.
Willams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Willams avoids the damage to the body.
Willams tries a knee to the head but James blocks it.
James misses with a body punch.
James dodges an elbow strike from Willams.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
Willams blocks a body shot from James.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Willams just misses with a elbow thrown towards James's brow.
James misses with a body punch.
James lands a shoulder strike.
Willams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hand to the body from James.
Willams is breathing heavily.
Willams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
James lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Willams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
James missing with knees to the body.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and James manages to end up in side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
James landing a few strikes.
James misses with the ground and pound.
James taking a breather here.
James working the ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Willams wants to get back to his feet but James drags him back down.
James scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Willams to see if he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James cracks Willams with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks James politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. James prefers to stall for the moment though.
James scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ron James's cut.
That's time! Willams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
James shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Willams's guard.
Willams keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Willams wants to get back to his feet but James is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James wants to pass the guard but Willams is keeping the position.
James works over Willams with some ground and pound from guard.
James stays in close to Willams's body and controls the position.
Ron James has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willams keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
Willams keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James won't allow Willams to get back to his feet.
Willams keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Ron James has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Willams avoids a kick to the body.
Cray Willams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Willams.
James buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Willams throws a head kick that misses.
Willams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Willams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Willams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Willams there as he acknowledges the shot.
James moves out of range of the body kick.
Willams misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Willams moves to clinch but James breaks away
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James throws a shot to the body.
Willams walks into a stiff left hand from James.
James jabs at Willams's body.
James cracks Willams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by James.
James throws a series of punches but Willams moves out of range.
Willams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Willams. That did some damage!
James scores with a spinning back kick!
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
Willams tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Willams on his heels. He'll look to pass Willams's guard now, I'm sure.
James working some strikes from top position.
James working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James throwing strikes from guard but Willams blocks nicely.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James distracts Willams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
James's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ron James'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Willams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James counters with a right hand to the body.
Willams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cray Willams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from James.
Ron James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Willams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Willams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from James, right into the meat.
Willams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Willams tries to clinch but James moves away
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James scores with a nice head shot.
Willams tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for James.
James lands a jab to Willams's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James scores with the left hand. Willams knows he should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
James takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
James looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Willams!
James putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Willams takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
James scores with a couple of good head shots there.
James cracks Willams with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Willams is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
James lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James controlling the position easily from mount.
James lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Willams hang on?
Oh Willams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
James lands a nice shot to the head.
James connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
James softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Willams is out cold! James jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron James!
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