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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between lucius chaupin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Saver (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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149 lbs
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150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, lucius chaupin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Saver!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
chaupin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
chaupin misses with an attempted mid kick.
chaupin moves out of range as Saver strikes.
chaupin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saver.
Saver swinging wildly here.
Saver swinging wildly here.
Saver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but chaupin moves away.
chaupin is looking to chop away at Saver's legs.
Saver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
chaupin looks to land a body kick but Saver moved away.
chaupin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saver shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
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.
Saver raining down shots from the mount!
chaupin wants to hold on but Saver pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saver prevents chaupin from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saver looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has chaupin covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Saver!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ros Ludovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Lafay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ros Ludovic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ros Ludovic!
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, Maurice Lafay!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ludovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ludovic turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ludovic manages to end up in side control.
Lafay can't do much from the bottom here.
Lafay manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lafay tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lafay is trying to control the action in half guard but Ludovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lafay looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ludovic is looking for a sweep. Lafay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafay tries to stand and escape but Ludovic is controlling the position.
Ludovic wants to control but Lafay is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lafay clinches up with Ludovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Ludovic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lafay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ludovic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lafay pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ros Ludovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ludovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Lafay tries to sprawl out of it but Ludovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lafay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lafay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lafay can't get the takedown.
Ludovic gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ludovic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ludovic is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Lafay as he works his way to full guard.
Ludovic is breathing heavily.
Lafay trying to keep a closed guard but Ludovic is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludovic throwing strikes from guard but Lafay blocks nicely.
Ludovic wants to control from the top but Lafay keeps moving.
Lafay keeping full guard, as Ludovic tries to pass.
Lafay is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lafay has his feet on Ludovic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafay forces Ludovic back against the cage and clinches.
Lafay slowing the pace effectively.
Lafay pulls guard effortlessly.
Lafay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lafay has his feet on Ludovic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lafay shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lafay was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lafay tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
I looks like Lafay might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafay unloading with bombs!
Lafay working the ground and pound effectively.
Lafay prevents Ludovic from getting the reversal.
Lafay lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ludovic hang on?
Lafay tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ludovic tries to lock up and control but Lafay gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ludovic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lafay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Lafay dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lafay clinches up against the cage.
Lafay has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ludovic regains guard immediately.
Ludovic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lafay defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lafay wants to stand but Ludovic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ludovic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lafay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lafay's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafay trying to control the position from guard on top but Ludovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lafay postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lafay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ludovic's guard.
Lafay slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Lafay 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.
Lafay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ludovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lafay gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ludovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lafay closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ludovic to the mat! Ludovic manages to get full guard.
Ludovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lafay not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ludovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lafay doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lafay manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lafay trying to control the position from guard on top but Ludovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ludovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ludovic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafay drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lafay jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ludovic 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ludovic wants to clinch up but Lafay keeps it at a distance.
Lafay lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lafay fails to land the takedown.
Ludovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lafay counters by clinching up.
Ludovic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lafay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lafay stalks Ludovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ludovic's face. Ludovic staggers backwards, shaken.
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.
Lafay has Ludovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Ludovic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lafay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ros Ludovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lafay is pressed up against the cage. Ludovic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lafay down to the mat. Lafay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lafay moves into the clinch.
Lafay pulls guard effortlessly.
Lafay 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.
Ludovic connects with a couple of short punches.
Lafay thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ludovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Lafay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ludovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lafay shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ludovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Lafay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lafay wants to control but Ludovic is keeping him busy.
Lafay tries for a kimura but Ludovic is defending well.
Ludovic is trying to control Lafay's posture but Lafay avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lafay blocks the strikes from Ludovic.
Lafay decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludovic misses with a takedown
and Lafay counters with a shoot takedown. Ludovic fights it but they end up in guard.
Maurice Lafay has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ludovic trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lafay postures up.
Lafay sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ludovic is trying to control the position but Lafay postures up.
Ludovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ludovic looking for a guillotine here but Lafay defends easily.
Lafay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lafay trying to control but Ludovic is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lafay looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lafay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ludovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lafay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lafay throws a big right hand that misses.
Lafay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafay preventing the sweep.
Ludovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lafay controls the pace.
Ludovic is looking for a triangle but Lafay pushes his legs off easily.
Ros Ludovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lafay is looking to stand up but Ludovic won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lafay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ludovic counters with a shoot takedown. Lafay fights it but they end up in guard.
Lafay pulls Ludovic in close to his closed guard and prevents Ludovic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ludovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lafay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maurice Lafay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lafay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ludovic's guard.
Ludovic looking for a guillotine here but Lafay defends easily.
Lafay stands up and waves to Ludovic to follow him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lafay!
Lafay fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice Lafay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lafay 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice Lafay!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mabishiro Sakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Standa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mabishiro Sakamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Standa!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Standa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Standa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sakamoto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sakamoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Standa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Standa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sakamoto is looking to escape.
Standa looking to finish Sakamoto with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sakamoto!
Sakamoto is squirming around, avoiding Standa's attempts to control the action.
Sakamoto tries to hold on but Standa pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto can't escape the position.
Standa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sakamoto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sakamoto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Standa lands a nice short elbow.
Standa is looking to take a break and control but Sakamoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sakamoto is in trouble now - Standa has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto tries to lock up and control but Standa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Standa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sakamoto looks a forlorn figure.
Standa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Standa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Standa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Standa throwing strikes here but Sakamoto is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sakamoto is looking to improve his position but Standa isn't that keen on the idea.
Sakamoto wants to hold on but Standa pushes him away.
Standa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sakamoto is looking to escape.
Standa controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sakamoto throwing hammer fists to the chest of Standa. What's that going to do exactly?
Sakamoto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Standa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Standa lands a big shot there that rocks Sakamoto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Standa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Despite being in the dominant position, Simon Standa just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sakamoto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Standa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Standa throws a series of punches but Sakamoto avoids them all with ease.
Standa misses with a few strikes there.
Sakamoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Standa slips a jab and a cross from Sakamoto.
Standa looks to land a left hand but Sakamoto moved out of range nicely.
Standa moves in looking to clinch but Sakamoto pushes him off.
Sakamoto shoots and misses
and Standa counters with a shoot takedown. Sakamoto fights it but they end up in guard.
Sakamoto managing to control the position.
Sakamoto looking to control.
Standa wants to control from the top but Sakamoto keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Standa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakamoto wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sakamoto is adopting a defensive guard.
Sakamoto keeping full guard, as Standa tries to pass.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sakamoto shoots and misses
and Standa counters with a left to the body.
Standa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sakamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Standa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sakamoto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Standa working the head with strikes.
Sakamoto is letting Standa control him for a moment.
Sakamoto manages to get back to half guard.
Sakamoto taking some punishment here, with Standa in his half guard.
Sakamoto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto wants to control but Standa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Standa is looking for a kimura here.
Standa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Standa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sakamoto is holding on to half guard well.
Nice strikes from Standa there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sakamoto wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Standa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
It looks like Standa is going to stand back up.
Sakamoto kicks off Standa and gets to his feet.
Standa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left and a right from Sakamoto both land. Nice combination.
Sakamoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Standa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sakamoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Standa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Standa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Standa lands with a nice combination. Sakamoto backs away looking to recover.
Sakamoto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Standa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Standa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Standa scores with a takedown into Sakamoto's guard.
Sakamoto trying to control the position.
Sakamoto keeping full guard, as Standa tries to pass.
Standa wants to control from the top but Sakamoto keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Standa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Standa wants to control from the top but Sakamoto keeps moving.
Sakamoto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Standa is controlling him.
Standa stopping the sweep attempt from Sakamoto.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sakamoto tries for a takedown but Standa circles away easily
so Standa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Standa is aware though and is defending well.
Standais looking to pass into half guard but Sakamoto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sakamoto is in guard.
Standa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Standa 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.
Sakamoto trying to control but Standa is working from the bottom.
Sakamoto 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Standa scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sakamoto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Standa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mabishiro Sakamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Standa wants to break free but Sakamoto has control.
Standa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sakamoto breaks the clinch.
Standa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sakamoto counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sakamoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Standa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Standa keeping moving, preventing Sakamoto from controlling successfully.
Standa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Standa keeping moving, preventing Sakamoto from controlling successfully.
Sakamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Standa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Standa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Standa 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Standa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying St Pierre's choice of entrance music: Break Stuff. 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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245 lbs
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235 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, John St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre tries for a takedown but Carwin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carwin tests St Pierre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carwin lands with a right hand.
St Pierre wants to clinch.
Nice jab there from Carwin.
Carwin fails to land with a series of punches.
Chris Carwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carwin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Carwin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches St Pierre on the side of the head.
Carwin connects with a good right hand that stumbles St Pierre. St Pierre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Carwin keeps the fight on the outside.
Carwin avoids the head kick by St Pierre.
St Pierre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carwin pinned against the cage. Carwin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carwin connects with a looping right hand.
Carwin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left lands for Carwin.
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!
Carwin misses with a two punch combination.
Carwin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Carwin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carwin pinned against the cage. Carwin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chris Carwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John St Pierre.
St Pierre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
St Pierre is rocked!
St Pierre is trying desperately to land a takedown but Carwin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for St Pierre.
Carwin cracks St Pierre with a left hook right on the temple and St Pierre goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Carwin lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully St Pierre is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Carwin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Schulz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
164 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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19
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerry Vaughn!
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 Schulz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schulz cracks Vaughn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Schulz cracks a nice hook into Vaughn's ribs.
Vaughn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schulz.
Nice body punch from Schulz.
Vaughn shoots in looking for a takedown. Schulz tries to sprawl out of it but Vaughn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schulz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schulz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vaughn tries to avoid it but Schulz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vaughn to the ground. Vaughn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schulz throws a hook but Vaughn blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn avoids the body shot from Schulz.
Schulz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vaughn tries to clinch there but Schulz circles away.
Vaughn fails with the takedown
and Schulz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schulz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vaughn throws a front kick aimed at Schulz's knee but Schulz avoids it well.
Vaughn ducks under a wild hook from Schulz.
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.
Vaughn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Schulz lands with a good body shot.
Vaughn slips a jab and a cross from Schulz.
Schulz throws a jab but it's blocked by Vaughn.
Schulz thows a body shot but no joy.
Vaughn is looking to clinch but Schulz is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Schulz catches Vaughn right on the button with a cross.
Schulz misses with a hook.
Vaughn misses with a takedown attempt
and Schulz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerry Vaughn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schulz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vaughn's calf.
Schulz tries to bum rush Vaughn with a series of wild strikes but Vaughn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vaughn tries for a takedown but Schulz circles away easily
letting Schulz counter with a right hand.
It looks like Gerry Vaughn has been cut.
Vaughn is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Schulz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulz misses with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vaughn throws a chopping leg kick but Schulz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Schulz gets the takedown into side control.
Schulz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vaughn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schulz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaughn wants to get back to his feet but Schulz drags him back down.
Schulz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schulz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vaughn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vaughn tries to get out of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Vaughn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Schulz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerry Vaughn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Schulz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Vaughn is predictable there
and Schulz counters with a left and a right that stings Vaughn.
Vaughn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schulz.
Schulz connects with a crisp jab.
Vaughn slips a straight right by Schulz.
A slow jab from Schulz misses its intended target.
Vaughn slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Schulz.
Schulz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Schulz throws an overhand right that lands on Vaughn's shoulder, as Vaughn tries to avoid the shot.
Vaughn throws a looping overhand right but Schulz ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Schulz misses.
Vaughn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schulz counters with a low kick, right behind Vaughn 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vaughn defending well as Schulz loads up on a big left hand.
Schulz misses the jab.
Vaughn slips a jab from Schulz.
Vaughn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schulz.
Vaughn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schulz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schulz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schulz is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Schulz is thwarting Vaughn's attempts to control the position.
Schulz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vaughn wants to control but Schulz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schulz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schulz wants to pass the guard but Vaughn is defending well.
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.
Vaughn wants to get back to full guard.
Vaughn is not content to let Schulz control the position.
Vaughn misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Schulz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vaughn defends it well.
Vaughn wants to get back to his feet.
Schulz is thwarting Vaughn's attempts to control the position.
Schulz is trying to work for a kimura but Vaughn is defending well.
Vaughn wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Schulz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerry Vaughn's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vaughn slips under a jab.
Vaughn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schulz throws out the jab.
Schulz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schulz stopping the sweep attempt from Vaughn.
Schulz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schulz throws a big right hand that misses.
Schulz thows a big elbow that misses.
Schulz looking to pass the guard.
Schulz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vaughn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vaughn 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schulz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vaughn wants to control but Schulz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schulz wants to free his trapped foot but Vaughn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schulz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vaughn flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schulz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vaughn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schulz on the ground.
Vaughn won't allow Schulz to pass to mount.
Vaughn is in trouble now - Schulz has advanced to mount!
Schulz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Schulz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vaughn has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vaughn wants to hold on but Schulz pushes him away.
Schulz wants to finish this one by submission but Vaughn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Schulz.
Schulz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Schulz is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vaughn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vaughn is on top in guard.
Schulz working for submissions but it's allowed Vaughn to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaughn is trying to control the action in half guard but Schulz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schulz is pressing down on Vaughn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schulz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vaughn is aware though and is defending well.
Schulz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulz has his foot on Vaughn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vaughn works his way back into a safe position though.
Schulz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schulz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vaughn defends it easily.
Vaughn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
John Schulz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vaughn postures up.
Schulz is pulling down on Vaughn's head. It's preventing any offense from Vaughn, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Schulz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Schulz 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Schulz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moe Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
135 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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26
145 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Terry Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moe Lester!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lester lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Lester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lester.
Lester throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Terry Johnson has been cut.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lester cracks Johnson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Johnson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lester finish him?
Johnson is rocked!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lester throws a monster overhand right that drops Johnson! Lester follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Lester!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks has chosen Onward To Victory as his entrance music. Vladimir Banks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
218 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
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26
203 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Solid chin |
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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
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Banks!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Banks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Banks taking punishment in the form of punches.
Miller tries to advance to mount but can't.
Miller lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Banks can't do much from the bottom here.
Banks wants to get back to his feet.
Miller taking a break here but Banks is having none of it and regains half guard.
Banks manages to get to full guard.
Banks is trying to control the position but Miller postures up.
Banks wants to stand but Miller is controlling the position.
Banks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banks wants to stand but Miller is controlling the position.
Banks pushes Miller off and gets back to his feet.
Miller fails with the takedown.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Banks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banks moves out of range of the strikes.
Miller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banks avoids it really well and circles away.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Banks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banks looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks is looking to clinch but Miller is avoiding it.
Banks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Banks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller closes the distance and clinches.
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miller tries to clinch up but Banks circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banks dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Banks rushes Miller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Banks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Banks avoids the damage to the body.
Miller is trying to break the clinch but Banks is controlling him.
Banks can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Banks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller jumps guard and drags Banks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Miller has momentary wrist control but Banks slips an elbow through the middle.
Banks trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Banks 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.
Miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banks is one step ahead there.
Banks looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladimir Banks will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Miller tries to clinch up but Banks circles away and keeps his distance.
Banks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Miller wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Banks.
Banks scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Miller takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Miller is squirming around, avoiding Banks's attempts to control the action.
Banks jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Miller is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Miller and Banks has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Banks tries to move to mount but Miller blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller can't do much from the bottom here.
Miller managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Banks.
Miller is working to avoid the ground and pound but Banks connects with a decent elbow.
Banks tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banks goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Miller rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Banks's guard! Nice work there by Miller!
Banks trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks kicks Miller off and gets to his feet.
James Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Banks is controlling the position.
Miller jumps guard and drags Banks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Miller is trying to keep Banks in close.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Banks looking to pass the guard.
Banks passes Miller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Banks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Miller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Banks postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Miller to stand up.
Banks tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Miller misses with a looping left.
Miller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Banks sprawls well initially but Miller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Banks is looking to improve his position.
Banks is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Banks manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Banks looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller fails with the takedown
and Banks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Miller tries to keep at a distance but Banks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banks misses with a two punch combination.
Banks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Banks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller avoids the head kick by Banks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Banks 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Banks misses with a two punch combination.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banks.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banks lands a right hook to the body.
Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller blocks a head kick by Banks.
Banks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller tries to clinch up
enabling Banks to counter with a crisp jab.
James Miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Banks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Banks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Banks stays in close to Miller's body and controls the position.
Miller controls Banks momentarily but Banks frees himself.
Banks wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Banks controlling from the top position.
Banks advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks tries to advance to mount but Miller denies him.
Banks takes a little break here. Miller wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Miller is working to avoid the ground and pound but Banks connects with a decent elbow.
Banks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miller, who protects the arm well.
Banks trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Banks decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Banks throws a wild body kick that Miller sees coming a mile off.
Banks shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banks misses with a jab, cross combination.
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.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Banks connects with a body shot.
Miller looks to clinch
and Banks counters by clinching up.
A right hand to the body from Banks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Banks.
Banks being controlled against the cage.
James Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banks blocks a body shot from Miller.
Banks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller misses with some punches.
Banks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller pushes off an throws an elbow but Banks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vladimir Banks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banks lands with a nice combination. Miller backs away looking to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Banks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Banks 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Banks!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between neva scuuurd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silvizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). scuuurd comes to the cage accompanied by we aint scared. Anderson Silvizzle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, neva scuuurd!
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, Anderson Silvizzle!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
scuuurd doesn't manage to clinch there - Silvizzle circles away.
Silvizzle forces scuuurd back against the cage and clinches.
scuuurd using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silvizzle is trying to stall.
scuuurd using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silvizzle looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
scuuurd is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
scuuurd scores a nice knee to the body.
scuuurd working Silvizzle over with knees to the body.
scuuurd lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Anderson Silvizzle has been cut.
scuuurd landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
scuuurd lands an elbow just above Silvizzle 's eye.
scuuurd scores with a knee to the head.
scuuurd lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Silvizzle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silvizzle blocks the elbow strike.
scuuurd with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
scuuurd lands a damaging elbow.
scuuurd tries to land knees in the clinch but Silvizzle avoids the damage to the body.
Silvizzle blocks the elbow strike.
scuuurd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, scuuurd just misses with a elbow thrown towards Silvizzle's brow.
scuuurd gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Silvizzle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as scuuurd walks away with a smile on his face. Silvizzle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
scuuurd tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silvizzle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
scuuurd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silvizzle, pushing him back against the cage.
scuuurd looks to throw an elbow but misses.
scuuurd putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silvizzle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
scuuurd lands an elbow just above Silvizzle 's eye.
Silvizzle takes an elbow to the temple.
scuuurd scores with a knee to the head.
Silvizzle dodges an elbow strike from scuuurd.
scuuurd throws an elbow that misses.
scuuurd landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silvizzle takes a knee right on the jaw!
scuuurd comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silvizzle trying to stall but scuuurd improves his position.
scuuurd unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silvizzle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from scuuurd.
scuuurd throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silvizzle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning scuuurd up against the cage.
Silvizzle avoiding damage as scuuurd throws knees to the body.
Silvizzle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
scuuurd drives through and clinches with Silvizzle against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
scuuurd throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
scuuurd creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
scuuurd looking to throw knees to the head but Silvizzle is blocking nicely.
scuuurd prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silvizzle avoids the elbow strike from scuuurd, against the cage.
scuuurd keeps control of Silvizzle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silvizzle avoids a wild elbow strike from scuuurd.
Silvizzle can't get the takedown.
neva scuuurd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silvizzle.
scuuurd lands a nice elbow.
Silvizzle avoids a wild elbow strike from scuuurd.
Silvizzle tries for a takedown. No joy.
scuuurd lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
scuuurd lands an elbow inside.
scuuurd misses with an elbow over the top.
scuuurd lands an elbow just above Silvizzle 's eye.
scuuurd unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silvizzle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
scuuurd throws an elbow but it's blocked.
scuuurd misses with an elbow strike.
Silvizzle tries a knee to the head but scuuurd blocks it.
scuuurd lands an elbow just above Silvizzle 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
scuuurd throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
scuuurd pushes off an throws an elbow but Silvizzle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Silvizzle tries to break free but scuuurd pushes him back against the cage.
Silvizzle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
scuuurd is looking to clinch but Silvizzle is avoiding it.
Silvizzle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
scuuurd closes the distance but Silvizzle moves to the side
and Silvizzle counters with a good low kick that scuuurd was not able to check.
scuuurd tries to clinch but Silvizzle is having none of it.
scuuurd tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silvizzle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silvizzle.
Silvizzle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. scuuurd just stands there and leans against the cage.
scuuurd creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
scuuurd with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
scuuurd misses with an elbow strike.
Silvizzle blocks an elbow strike.
Silvizzle avoids a wild elbow strike from scuuurd.
Silvizzle dodges an elbow strike from scuuurd.
Silvizzle dodges an elbow strike from scuuurd.
Silvizzle'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.
scuuurd misses with a knee strike.
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.
Silvizzle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. scuuurd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
scuuurd throws an elbow but it misses.
scuuurd throws an elbow that misses.
Silvizzle wants a takedown but no success here.
scuuurd throws an elbow but it misses.
scuuurd missing with knees to the body.
scuuurd throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
scuuurd throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silvizzle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. scuuurd avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
scuuurd throws an elbow but it misses.
Silvizzle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silvizzle blocks the elbow strike.
Silvizzle pulls guard successfully.
scuuurd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
scuuurd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silvizzle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
scuuurd preventing the sweep.
Silvizzle trying to keep a closed guard but scuuurd is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
scuuurd throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
neva scuuurd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silvizzle'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.
scuuurd wants to clinch
and Silvizzle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
scuuurd clinches but Silvizzle breaks the clinch
and Silvizzle counters by moving into the clinch.
Silvizzle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
scuuurd misses with an elbow over the top.
scuuurd creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silvizzle's defenses.
scuuurd creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
scuuurd throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silvizzle blocks it with crossed arms.
neva scuuurd has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by scuuurd.
scuuurd trying to land knees to the body.
Silvizzle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but scuuurd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silvizzle avoids a wild elbow strike from scuuurd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silvizzle takes an elbow to the temple.
scuuurd lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters up against the cage, scuuurd throws an elbow but misses.
Silvizzle is trying to stall.
scuuurd misses with an elbow over the top.
Silvizzle tries to score a body lock takedown but scuuurd shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
neva scuuurd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silvizzle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvizzle is working for takedown but scuuurd is calmly controlling the position for now.
scuuurd is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silvizzle takes an elbow to the temple.
Silvizzle takes an elbow to the temple.
Silvizzle blocks an elbow strike from scuuurd.
scuuurd lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from scuuurd.
scuuurd lands an elbow just above Silvizzle 's eye.
Silvizzle blocks the elbow strike.
Silvizzle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
scuuurd tries to score with a low kick but Silvizzle moves his leg out of the way.
Anderson Silvizzle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
scuuurd tries to clinch but Silvizzle moves away
and Silvizzle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silvizzle.
Silvizzle wants to get up but he can't break scuuurd's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
scuuurd looking for a sweep. Not yet scuuurd, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
scuuurd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silvizzle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silvizzle won't allow scuuurd to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silvizzle stands up and waves to scuuurd to follow him.
neva scuuurd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silvizzle clinches up against the cage.
Silvizzle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. scuuurd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
scuuurd tries to clinch up
and Silvizzle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
scuuurd lands a nice elbow.
scuuurd pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silvizzle wants to stall.
Silvizzle blocks an elbow strike from scuuurd.
scuuurd misses with a knee strike.
Silvizzle dodges an elbow strike from scuuurd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvizzle blocks an elbow strike.
Silvizzle managing to block the knees to the body from scuuurd.
Silvizzle tries to pull guard but scuuurd holds him up against the cage and eventually Silvizzle drops back down to his feet.
scuuurd looking to throw knees to the head but Silvizzle is blocking nicely.
Silvizzle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. scuuurd just stands there and leans against the cage.
scuuurd throws an elbow that misses.
scuuurd misses with an elbow strike.
scuuurd throws an elbow that misses.
Silvizzle tries to circle away but scuuurd has him pinned against the cage.
scuuurd prevents a takedown attempt there.
scuuurd throws an elbow that misses.
scuuurd is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silvizzle is defending well for now.
Silvizzle is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Silvizzle scores with a nice short uppercut.
scuuurd landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silvizzle fails to pull guard.
Silvizzle is working for takedown but scuuurd is calmly controlling the position for now.
scuuurd with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Silvizzle blocks an elbow strike from scuuurd.
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.
scuuurd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silvizzle.
scuuurd throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Silvizzle wants to get back to striking at distance but scuuurd won't allow it.
Silvizzle wants to break free but scuuurd has control.
Silvizzle tries to stall but scuuurd uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
scuuurd lands an elbow inside that Silvizzle shrugs off.
scuuurd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silvizzle breaks from the clinch.
Silvizzle scores a takedown into full mount!
scuuurd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silvizzle avoids the attempt from scuuurd to control.
Silvizzle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
scuuurd tries to hold on but Silvizzle pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silvizzle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silvizzle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
scuuurd tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Silvizzle counters with a nice double leg into side control. scuuurd won't be happy with that.
Silvizzle decides to stand up, so the ref orders scuuurd to his feet.
scuuurd clinches but Silvizzle breaks the clinch
and Silvizzle counters by moving into the clinch.
scuuurd looks to throw an elbow but misses.
scuuurd unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silvizzle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
scuuurd throws an elbow but it misses.
scuuurd lands an elbow inside.
scuuurd pushes off an throws an elbow but Silvizzle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
scuuurd throws an elbow but it misses.
scuuurd lands an elbow inside.
scuuurd throws an elbow that misses.
Silvizzle avoids the elbow strike from scuuurd, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, scuuurd throws an elbow but misses.
Silvizzle avoids a wild elbow strike from scuuurd.
Silvizzle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
scuuurd tries to clinch
and Silvizzle counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
scuuurd unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silvizzle managing to block the knees to the body from scuuurd.
Silvizzle avoiding damage as scuuurd throws knees to the body.
Silvizzle tries to break the clinch but scuuurd is controlling the position.
Silvizzle avoids a wild elbow strike from scuuurd.
Silvizzle tries to break free but scuuurd pushes him back against the cage.
Silvizzle blocks an elbow strike from scuuurd.
Silvizzle tries to pull guard but scuuurd won't allow it.
scuuurd connects with a knee to the head.
Silvizzle is working for takedown but scuuurd is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silvizzle avoids a wild elbow strike from scuuurd.
Silvizzle tries a body shot but scuuurd blocks it.
scuuurd using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silvizzle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by scuuurd.
scuuurd creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
scuuurd keeps control of Silvizzle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
scuuurd throws a knee to the head but misses.
Silvizzle fails to pull guard.
neva scuuurd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silvizzle.
scuuurd landing knees to the body.
Silvizzle can't get the takedown.
scuuurd comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
scuuurd creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silvizzle's defenses.
Silvizzle stalling in 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.
scuuurd prevents Silvizzle from breaking the clinch.
Silvizzle managing to block the knees to the body from scuuurd.
Silvizzle'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.
Silvizzle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
scuuurd putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silvizzle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silvizzle looking to stall.
scuuurd throws an elbow but it misses.
scuuurd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silvizzle.
Silvizzle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
scuuurd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silvizzle 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.
scuuurd working some strikes from top position.
scuuurd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silvizzle is keeping the position for now.
Silvizzle wants to stand and escape but scuuurd is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvizzle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
scuuurd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silvizzle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silvizzle pulls scuuurd in close to prevent any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
scuuurd pushes Silvizzle up against the cage in a clinch.
scuuurd misses with an elbow over the top.
scuuurd misses with an elbow strike.
Silvizzle breaks from the clinch.
scuuurd clinches but Silvizzle breaks the clinch
and Silvizzle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silvizzle dodges an elbow strike from scuuurd.
scuuurd comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, scuuurd throws an elbow but misses.
scuuurd is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silvizzle is defending well for now.
scuuurd throws an elbow that misses.
Silvizzle avoids the elbow strike from scuuurd, against the cage.
scuuurd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silvizzle avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silvizzle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
scuuurd wants to clinch
and Silvizzle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silvizzle.
scuuurd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silvizzle is one step ahead there.
scuuurd wants to stand and escape but Silvizzle is having none of it.
scuuurd has a closed guard, preventing Silvizzle from standing up.
Silvizzle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Silvizzle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silvizzle circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silvizzle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
scuuurd looks to clinch
and Silvizzle moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Silvizzle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silvizzle 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fusion Weapon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weapon has chosen Run This Town Tonight as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rampage Robson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fusion Weapon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weapon swinging wildly here.
Robson tries to clinch but Weapon is having none of it.
Robson has a takedown stuffed.
Weapon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robson circles away quickly and effectively.
Weapon scores with a sloppy right hand. Robson should have avoided that one.
Weapon throws a head kick but Robson moves out of range.
Weapon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Weapon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Weapon moves into range and clinches up with Robson.
Weapon can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weapon is trying to break the clinch but Robson has him pressed against the cage.
Weapon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weapon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robson stalling in the clinch but Weapon improves position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Robson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Weapon's brow.
Weapon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weapon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weapon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weapon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robson misses with a looping left.
Weapon throws a series of punches but Robson moves out of range.
Weapon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Robson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robson is looking for a sweep.
Robson regains half guard.
Robson is trying to get back to full guard.
Weapon decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weapon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fusion Weapon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Weapon.
Robson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weapon.
Weapon takes a swing at Robson's ribcage but misses.
Robson tries to clinch up but Weapon circles away and keeps his distance.
Weapon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weapon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Weapon did well to prevent Robson getting side control.
Robson wants to control but Weapon is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson is really struggling to control Weapon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Robson is looking to advance position but Weapon won't allow it.
Weapon is trying to stand back up but Robson is controlling him
Weapon is staying active underneath Robson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Weapon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robson.
Robson is looking to take a break and control but Weapon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Robson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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.
Robson dodges the punch combination from Weapon.
Robson moves in looking to clinch but Weapon pushes him off.
Robson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Weapon does no damage.
Weapon misses with the combination.
Weapon scores with a three punch combo!
A punch combination from Weapon misses.
Weapon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Robson clinches but Weapon breaks the clinch
letting Weapon counter with a right hand.
Weapon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weapon misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fusion Weapon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Weapon moves into range and clinches up with Robson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Robson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Weapon blocks it with crossed arms.
Weapon breaks the clinch.
Rampage Robson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weapon throws a leg kick
and Robson counters by clinching up.
Robson tries to land a knee to the head but Weapon blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Robson.
Robson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Weapon's defenses.
It looks like Fusion Weapon has been cut.
Weapon is trying to break the clinch but Robson is controlling him.
Weapon breaks the clinch.
Weapon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Weapon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Robson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Robson rushes Weapon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Robson obliges.
Weapon is looking to break free of the clinch but Robson has double underhooks.
Robson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Robson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Weapon up against the cage.
Weapon wants to break free but Robson has control.
Weapon is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weapon is trying to break the clinch but Robson has him pressed against the cage.
Robson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Robson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Robson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Weapon manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Weapon, under a barage of strikes from Robson.
Weapon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robson.
Weapon is not content to let Robson control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Weapon's head.
Robson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Robson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Weapon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robson.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Weapon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Robson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Robson landing knees to the body.
Weapon blocks an elbow strike.
Robson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Robson has Weapon pressed against the cage, preventing Weapon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Weapon.
Robson'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.
Robson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weapon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Robson stays in close to Weapon's body and controls the position.
Robson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Weapon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Weapon has escaped and now he's on top!
Robson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Robson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Weapon stands up and waves to Robson to follow him.
Weapon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weapon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weapon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Robson counters with a nice leg kick.
Weapon misses with a combination
and Robson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Robson misses with a knee strike.
Weapon avoiding damage as Robson throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rampage Robson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fusion Weapon'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.
Robson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Decent striking displayed by Weapon there.
Weapon swats away the attempt to clinch by Robson.
Weapon blocks a jab.
Weapon misses with a wild combination.
Robson moves in looking to clinch but Weapon pushes him off.
Robson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Weapon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weapon misses with a few strikes there.
Robson moves in looking to clinch but Weapon pushes him off.
Weapon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Robson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Robson.
Robson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Weapon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Weapon tries to break free but Robson pushes him back against the cage.
Weapon manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weapon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Weapon.
Weapon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weapon works over Robson's head and body with a nice combination.
Robson tries to clinch but Weapon is having none of it.
Robson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robson wants it to stay on the feet.
Robson has managed to clinch.
Weapon is trying to break free.
Robson prevents Weapon from breaking the clinch.
Weapon is trying to break free.
Weapon avoiding damage as Robson throws knees to the body.
Weapon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weapon checks a leg kick.
Weapon throws a leg kick
and Robson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Robson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Weapon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Robson blocks an elbow strike from Weapon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Robson - that landed with a thud.
Weapon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson landing knees to the body.
Weapon manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Weapon!
Robson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weapon misses with a series of wild punches.
Weapon missing with a left hand there. Robson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Robson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Weapon because Robson loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weapon is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Robson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Weapon is looking to escape.
Robson looking to finish with strikes here!
Robson wants to control but Weapon has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Robson tries to pass to full mount but Weapon defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Weapon misses with a two punch combination.
Weapon misses with a double jab
and Robson counters with a head kick.
Weapon misses with a few strikes there.
Weapon misses with a combination
and Robson moves into the clinch.
Weapon is trying to break the clinch but Robson is controlling him.
Weapon is trying to break the clinch but Robson is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rampage Robson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Fusion Weapon's cut.
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.
Weapon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robson is looking to clinch but Weapon is avoiding it.
No joy there for Weapon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick by Robson misses
and Weapon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A combination from Weapon does no damage.
Weapon connects with a solid leg kick.
Weapon blocks a head kick by Robson.
Weapon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Robson slips a jab and a cross from Weapon.
Weapon throws a combination. Robson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Weapon throws a combination that misses
and Robson moves into the clinch.
Weapon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Robson.
Some wild striking there from Weapon.
Weapon misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson slips a jab and a cross from Weapon.
Weapon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weapon wants it to stay on the feet.
Weapon swats away the attempt to clinch by Robson.
Robson keeps Weapon at a distance using the push kick.
Weapon pushes Robson up against the cage in a clinch.
Robson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Weapon wants to break free but Robson has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Robson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weapon's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weapon.
Robson prevents Weapon from breaking the clinch.
Robson stalling in the clinch.
Robson scores a nice knee to the body.
Robson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Weapon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robson has him pressed against the cage.
Robson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Weapon's defenses.
Weapon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Weapon breaks from the clinch.
Weapon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weapon lands a jab-cross combination.
Weapon misses with a double jab.
Weapon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weapon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Robson. No joy for Weapon on that attempt.
Weapon throws a one two combo.
Robson is looking to clinch but Weapon is avoiding it.
Robson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Weapon counters with a straight right hand.
Weapon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rampage Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Weapon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robson counters with a single leg into guard. Weapon didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robson throws a big right hand that misses.
Robson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson stands up over Weapon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Robson prevents Weapon from getting back to his feet.
Robson looking to pass the guard.
Weapon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robson trying to control the position from guard on top but Weapon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Weapon avoids the head kick by Robson.
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.
Weapon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robson circles away quickly and effectively.
Robson lands a right hook to the body.
Weapon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weapon feints and then cracks Robson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Robson down.
Weapon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weapon looks to land a combination. Robson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Weapon stalks Robson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robson's face. Robson staggers backwards, shaken.
Robson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Weapon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Robson is looking to reverse the position.
Robson is trying to strike from the bottom but Weapon has passed into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rampage Robson had his way with Fusion Weapon in that round.
The cut man is working on Fusion Weapon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Robson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weapon.
Weapon misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Weapon misses.
Weapon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robson pinned against the cage. Robson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Weapon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weapon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robson fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson is looking to clinch but Weapon is avoiding it.
Robson clinches.
Robson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Weapon avoids it.
Robson pulls guard.
Weapon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Weapon wanted to stand there but Robson had control of the position.
Weapon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weapon is fighting to break Robson's control of his arms but Robson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Robson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weapon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Robson is proving hard to escape from.
Robson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Weapon has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Robson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Weapon off and has taken his back!
Robson throwing sloppy strikes.
Weapon is trying to get back to his feet but Robson has full control of the position and if anything, Weapon has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Robson is looking for a rear naked choke here but Weapon reverses the position brilliantly into Robson's guard!
Weapon preventing the sweep.
Rampage Robson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson wants to improve his position but instead Weapon has moved into half guard.
Robson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Robson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Weapon swings for the body but Robson moves out of range.
Weapon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weapon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weapon fails to land with a series of punches.
Weapon tries to clinch
and Robson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Weapon manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Weapon does no damage.
Both fighters circling a little - Robson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Weapon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Robson counters with an inside leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robson throws a head kick but Weapon moves out of range.
Fusion Weapon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danga de danga de dang - Robson scores with a four punch combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rampage Robson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rampage Robson!
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