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TTFC 155lb Tournment Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ezekial Sallad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinn Marion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marion comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jay-Z - Welcome to New York City kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Quinn Marion will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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165 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ezekial Sallad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinn Marion!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sallad throws a body punch but Marion moves out of range.
Marion closes the distance and clinches up with Sallad, looking for a takedown. Marion pushes Sallad against the cage but Sallad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sallad misses with a straight right.
A combination from Sallad does no damage.
Sallad slaps away a takedown attempt from Marion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sallad but Sallad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ezekial Sallad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinn Marion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marion ducks under a wild hook from Sallad.
Sallad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sallad wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Marion or perhaps it was just good defense by Sallad which made him look bad.
Marion looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sallad!
Sallad bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sallad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sallad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marion keeping full guard, as Sallad tries to pass.
Sallad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sallad wants to pass the guard but Marion is keeping the position.
Marion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sallad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marion is keeping the position for now.
Sallad slips nicely into half guard.
Sallad is pressing down on Marion's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marion is holding on for now.
Sallad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marion trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sallad lands a nice short elbow.
Sallad not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marion looks gassed!
Sallad uses his free foot to push down on Marion's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Marion.
Marion is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sallad looking to finish Marion with some ground and pound. This is bad for Marion!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sallad scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sallad landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sallad is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sallad is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Marion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sallad lands a big elbow.
Sallad has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Marion's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sallad fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Sallad connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Marion is rocked!
Sallad throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sallad with shots to the head and body - Marion looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekial Sallad dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sallad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marion.
Marion shoots for a takedown but Sallad saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marion slips a straight right by Sallad.
Sallad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marion circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sallad looks to land a right hand but Marion moved out of range.
Quinn Marion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sallad scores with a hook.
Sallad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marion has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marion shoots for a double leg takedown but Sallad sprawls well. He's pushed Marion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ezekial Sallad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinn Marion.
Marion is breathing heavily.
Sallad misses with a body kick.
Marion misses with a takedown attempt - Sallad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A swing and a miss from Sallad.
Sallad scores with a nice right hand.
Marion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sallad tries to avoid it but Marion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sallad to the ground. Sallad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marion has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sallad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sallad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marion.
Sallad looks to land a right hand but Marion moved out of range.
Marion slips a straight right by Sallad.
Marion with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sallad to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sallad just misses with a punch to the body.
Ezekial Sallad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sallad.
Sallad misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sallad throws a head kick that misses.
Marion fails with a takedown attempt.
Marion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marion looks for a takedown but Sallad sprawls well.
Sallad misses with a looping left.
Sallad tries a head kick but it misses.
Marion tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sallad swivels and escapes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No joy there for Sallad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sallad throws a wild body kick that Marion sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekial Sallad dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Marion gets the takedown into side control.
Sallad bucks up and tries to throw Marion off but instead Marion has got his back!
Marion is trying to stick to Sallad's back but Sallad is turning into Marion. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Marion's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sallad.
Marion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sallad trying to move into half guard but instead Marion has managed to sweep!
Ezekial Sallad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sallad has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Marion is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sallad.
Sallad manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sallad is pressing down on Marion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marion drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sallad looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sallad looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sallad!
Marion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sallad looking to control but instead Marion has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sallad missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sallad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marion's head.
Marion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sallad works his way into full mount!
Sallad lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Sallad connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sallad with a couple of short strikes.
Sallad unloading with bombs!
Marion is bucking up trying to escape but Sallad cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sallad landing punches.
Marion is still in real trouble! Can Sallad finish him?
Sallad is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sallad working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sallad lands a big shot there that rocks Marion but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sallad cracks Marion with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Marion seems to have recovered his senses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sallad misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sallad putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sallad punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sallad lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Marion taking shots to the head.
Sallad scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Marion tries to reverse the position but Sallad maintains control.
Sallad with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sallad lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marion hang on?
Quinn Marion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ezekial Sallad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sallad connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekial Sallad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sallad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekial Sallad!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ralph O Briar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Noisewater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Briar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Boys of the Old Brigade. Noisewater comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Boats 'n Hoes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
8 - 7 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph O Briar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kenneth Noisewater!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noisewater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Briar is fending him off so far but Noisewater persists. Nope, O Briar circles away and we're back to standing.
Noisewater darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
O Briar is looking to control Noisewater's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can O Briar avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noisewater is trying to work for a kimura but O Briar is defending well.
O Briar wants to get back to full guard.
Noisewater thows a huge punch but O Briar dodges it nicely.
Noisewater is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
O Briar trying to control here.
Noisewater is working for a submission of some sort.
O Briar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Noisewater.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Noisewater slips a straight right by O Briar.
Noisewater darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Noisewater wants to work for an arm triangle but O Briar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
O Briar trying to control but Noisewater postures up.
O Briar tries to roll over but Noisewater keeps him under control.
O Briar is defending against the submission attempts here by Noisewater.
O Briar looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Briar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Noisewater.
O Briar is in trouble now - Noisewater has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Briar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
O Briar stands up over Noisewater, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
O Briar tries to free his leg and advance position but Noisewater is retaining full guard.
O Briar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
O Briar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Noisewater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Briar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noisewater controls O Briar momentarily but O Briar frees himself.
O Briar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
O Briar throwing strikes from guard but Noisewater blocks nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
O Briar swinging wildly here.
O Briar misses with an uppercut. Noisewater saw that one coming.
O Briar misses the shot to the body.
Noisewater tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Briar swivels and escapes.
Noisewater shoots for a takedown but O Briar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ralph O Briar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Noisewater.
Donk. O Briar catches Noisewater right on the button with a cross.
Ralph O Briar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
O Briar just misses with a punch to the body.
Noisewater is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noisewater shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Briar sprawls well. O Briar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Noisewater gets slowly back to his feet.
Noisewater shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noisewater closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming O Briar to the mat! O Briar manages to get full guard.
Noisewater throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Briar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noisewater lands a couple of digs.
Noisewater has gone for a leg lock! O Briar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Noisewater's guard.
Noisewater looks gassed!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells O Briar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenneth Noisewater will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
O Briar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noisewater.
O Briar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A decent looking cross lands there for O Briar.
O Briar misses with an uppercut. Noisewater saw that one coming.
Noisewater tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Noisewater.
Noisewater throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around O Briar's waist but O Briar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Noisewater off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noisewater tries to clinch but O Briar moves out of range.
Noisewater takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
O Briar scores with a nice head shot.
Noisewater shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ralph O Briar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Noisewater.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Briar keeps the fight on the outside.
Noisewater shoots for a double leg takedown but O Briar sprawls well. He's pushed Noisewater's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Noisewater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noisewater moves into the clinch.
Noisewater tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
O Briar scores with a shot to the side of Noisewater's head.
O Briar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Noisewater avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Noisewater tries to break free but O Briar pushes him back against the cage.
O Briar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Noisewater wants to get back to striking at distance but O Briar won't allow it.
O Briar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Noisewater is breathing heavily.
Noisewater pulls guard.
Noisewater is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Briar trying to control but Noisewater is working from the bottom.
O Briar 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Briar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Noisewater looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
O Briar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
O Briar trying to control but Noisewater is working from the bottom.
Noisewater utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
O Briar passes Noisewater's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Noisewater is defending against the submission attempts here by O Briar.
O Briar wants to take a breather but Noisewater is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noisewater slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
O Briar has gone for a leg lock! Noisewater slips out almost immediately though and dives into O Briar's guard.
O Briar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noisewater.
O Briar looking for a sweep. Not yet O Briar, not yet.
Noisewater must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Noisewater thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Noisewater scoring with some ground and pound.
O Briar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Noisewater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Noisewater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noisewater passes O Briar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Noisewater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but O Briar sees it coming and defends easily.
O Briar is defending against the submission attempts here by Noisewater.
O Briar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Noisewater frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Noisewater is working for a guillotine from mount but O Briar frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph O Briar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
O Briar misses with an uppercut.
O Briar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noisewater moves away.
Noisewater shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Briar as he jumps to the side.
Noisewater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noisewater closes the distance and clinches up with O Briar, looking for a takedown. Noisewater pushes O Briar against the cage but O Briar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kenneth Noisewater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by O Briar there.
O Briar digs a good body shot into Noisewater's ribs.
Noisewater wants to clinch up but O Briar keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noisewater tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Briar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
O Briar throws a hook but Noisewater blocks it.
Noisewater takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Briar looks to throw the jab but Noisewater is out of range.
O Briar cracks Noisewater with a right hand to the side of the head.
O Briar misses with an uppercut.
Noisewater looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? O Briar is fending him off so far but Noisewater persists. Nope, O Briar circles away and we're back to standing.
Ralph O Briar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenneth Noisewater.
Noisewater will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Noisewater takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noisewater fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Briar avoids it really well and circles away.
Noisewater avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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.
O Briar misses with a looping right.
O Briar swats away the attempt to clinch by Noisewater.
O Briar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Noisewater closes this distance looking for a takedown but O Briar circles away.
Noisewater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Briar.
O Briar misses with a looping right.
O Briar missing with a left hand there. Noisewater was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Noisewater walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Briar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Briar leaves Noisewater with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
O Briar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Noisewater blocks a jab.
Noisewater shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts O Briar as he jumps to the side.
Noisewater tries to clinch but O Briar moves out of range.
A big left from O Briar misses.
Noisewater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noisewater shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Briar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Noisewater!
Noisewater sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
O Briar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
O Briar prevents Noisewater from getting the reversal.
O Briar breaks from Noisewater's wrist control and lands an elbow.
O Briar landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Noisewater that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph O Briar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think O Briar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph O Briar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Smith Wesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Coon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wesson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cryin like a Bitch. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
2 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Smith Wesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Justin Coon!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesson fakes the leg kick and cracks Coon in the body.
Wesson lands with a slapping head kick.
Coon staying out of range there.
Wesson misses with a hook.
Wesson is looking to clinch.
Coon fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Wesson. That snapped Coon's head back.
Wesson lands a jab-cross combination.
Wesson throws a big shot that misses.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
Coon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wesson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coon takes one to the side of the head.
Wesson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wesson - that will leave a mark!
Wesson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wesson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coon throws a head kick but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson tries to clinch there but Coon circles away.
Coon misses with a double jab.
Coon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wesson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wesson connects with a single shot there.
Coon tries to clinch but Wesson is having none of it.
Wesson tries to clinch up but Coon circles away and keeps his distance.
Wesson scores with a leg kick.
Wesson lands with a kick to the temple. Coon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wesson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coon.
Smith Wesson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Coon.
Decent striking displayed by Wesson there.
Coon tries to keep at a distance but Wesson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wesson landing knees to the body.
Coon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wesson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Coon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coon slips a jab from Wesson.
Coon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wesson stuns Coon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wesson lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesson wants to clinch.
Coon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coon lands a nice hook to Wesson's body. Wesson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No luck for Coon with that takedown attempt.
Coon ducks right into an uppercut from Wesson.
Wesson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wesson scores with a leg kick.
Coon is trying desperately to land a takedown but Wesson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Coon.
Coon moves away from the strike by Wesson.
Wesson scores with the left hand. Coon knows he should have avoided that one.
Wesson has closed the distance and engaged Coon in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wesson.
Coon looks gassed!
Wesson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Justin Coon has been cut.
Wesson lands an elbow inside.
Coon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wesson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wesson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wesson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wesson landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wesson lands a good knee to the midsection. Coon won't want to take too many of those.
Wesson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wesson leaning against his opponent.
Wesson has hold of one of Coon's legs. Coon is fighting the takedown attempt but Wesson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wesson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wesson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wesson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wesson throwing strikes from guard but Coon blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smith Wesson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Coon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wesson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coon's hands.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coon.
Coon walks into a stiff left hand from Wesson.
Wesson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Wesson misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Coon is defended easily by Wesson.
Wesson slips a jab and a cross from Coon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Coon with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but Coon is out of range.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
Wesson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wesson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Coon scores with a one two! Wesson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wesson lands a jab to the nose.
Wesson slips a jab and a cross from Coon.
Coon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wesson as he jumps to the side.
Smith Wesson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Coon.
Coon is breathing heavily.
Wesson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wesson throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wesson but Wesson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wesson rushes Coon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wesson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wesson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Coon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wesson is defending well for now.
Wesson lands a good knee to the midsection. Coon won't want to take too many of those.
Wesson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wesson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Coon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wesson obliges.
Wesson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coon can do to turn this around?
Wesson lands an elbow inside that Coon shrugs off.
A short body shot lands from Wesson as the two fighters clinch.
Wesson slowing the pace effectively.
Wesson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wesson lands a nice elbow.
Wesson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Coon.
Wesson crunches a lovely knee into Coon's ribcage.
Wesson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wesson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wesson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wesson lands an uppercut.
Wesson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wesson lands an elbow inside that Coon shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Wesson.
Wesson crunches a lovely knee into Coon's ribcage.
Coon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wesson has him pressed against the cage.
Wesson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wesson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Wesson.
Wesson crunches a lovely knee into Coon's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wesson lands an elbow that stopped Coon in his tracks for a moment.
Coon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wesson obliges.
Wesson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coon's defenses.
Wesson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wesson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Coon is trying to trip Wesson. He has hold of a leg but Wesson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Coon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wesson looking to control.
Coon wanted to stand there but Wesson had control of the position.
Wesson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wesson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wesson looking for a guillotine here but Coon defends easily.
Coon slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smith Wesson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Coon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wesson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coon momentarily.
A big right from Wesson misses.
Coon has a takedown stuffed.
Coon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wesson!
Wesson tries to hold on but Coon pushes him away.
Wesson is working to get back to half guard.
Wesson tries to hold on but Coon pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wesson looks a forlorn figure.
Wesson tries to reverse the position but Coon maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wesson manages to get to full guard.
Wesson keeping moving, preventing Coon from controlling successfully.
Wesson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coon tries to stand but Wesson is controlling from the bottom.
Coon trying to control but Wesson is working from the bottom.
Coon wants to stand but Wesson is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesson trying to keep a closed guard but Coon is proving a slippery customer.
Wesson 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.
Wesson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wesson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Coon throwing strikes from guard but Wesson blocks nicely.
Wesson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wesson looking for a guillotine here but Coon defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coon wants to control from the top but Wesson keeps moving.
Wesson is trying to keep Coon in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Coon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wesson defends it nicely.
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.
Nice sprawl there from Wesson as Coon shoots in.
Smith Wesson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Coon.
Wesson tries to clinch up but Coon circles away and keeps his distance.
Justin Coon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wesson throws a shot to the body.
Wesson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Wesson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wesson.
Wesson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coon has time to react.
Coon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wesson tries to close the distance and clinch but Coon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wesson scores with a sloppy right hand. Coon should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith Wesson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wesson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smith Wesson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mac Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kolbe Bryant (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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20
162 lbs
3 - 3 - 1 |
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24
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mac Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kolbe Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen closes the distance and clinches.
Hansen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bryant drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hansen trying to keep a closed guard but Bryant is proving a slippery customer.
Bryant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bryant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bryant wants to pass the guard but Hansen is keeping the position.
Bryant is stalling in the full guard.
Hansen wants to stand but Bryant is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bryant wants to pass the guard but Hansen is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hansen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hansen takes the fight into the clinch.
Bryant has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hansen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bryant goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hansen prevents it.
Hansen gets underhooks to prevent Bryant's takedown attempt.
Mac Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kolbe Bryant.
Hansen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hansen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bryant fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hansen sprawls well initially but Bryant persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hansen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bryant looks to land a strike but Hansen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen pushes Bryant off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bryant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hansen pinned against the cage. Hansen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hansen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bryant.
Bryant fails with the takedown.
Bryant looks gassed!
Bryant tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hansen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bryant takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Kolbe Bryant has been cut.
Hansen tries for a takedown but Bryant circles away easily
and Bryant counters with a shoot takedown. Hansen fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Bryant throwing strikes from guard but Hansen blocks nicely.
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bryant off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bryant fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bryant scores a takedown into full mount!
Bryant throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hansen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant is looking to take a break and control but Hansen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bryant misses with a head shot. Hansen uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kolbe Bryant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kolbe Bryant's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bryant.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansen is not content to let Bryant control the position.
Hansen tries to buck Bryant off but Bryant is having none of it.
Bryant fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hansen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bryant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hansen is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bryant is trying to control. Hansen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hansen wants to get back to his feet.
Bryant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bryant misses with a head shot. Hansen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hansen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing 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.
Bryant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hansen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bryant trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Hansen keeping full guard, as Bryant tries to pass.
Bryant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bryant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hansen trying to keep a closed guard but Bryant is proving a slippery customer.
Bryant's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant thows a big elbow that misses.
Bryant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bryant controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bryant with a nice head shot there.
Bryant lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bryant wants to pass the guard but Hansen is keeping the position.
Hansen wants to stand up but Bryant is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bryant trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bryant passes Hansen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bryant is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hansen!
Bryant unloads with some shots from mount but Hansen bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bryant trying to control but Hansen is having none of it.
Hansen is looking to improve his position but Bryant isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kolbe Bryant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kolbe Bryant's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bryant tries for a takedown but Hansen circles away easily
and Hansen moves into the clinch.
Bryant lands a takedown into guard.
Hansen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bryant.
Bryant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bryant postures up in Hansen's guard and throws a big left but Hansen blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bryant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bryant missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hansen is trying to keep Bryant in close.
Hansen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bryant prevents Hansen from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bryant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hansen pinned against the cage. Hansen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bryant checks a low kick from Hansen.
Bryant closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hansen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hansen looking to control.
Bryant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bryant advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant in side control, throwing shots but Hansen defends.
Bryant creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hansen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mac Hansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryant working away.
Bryant lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bryant scores with a couple of short elbows.
Check out the look on Bryant's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Bryant crashes against the mat.
Bryant in side control, throwing shots but Hansen defends.
Hansen manages to get back to half guard.
Bryant working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bryant thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hansen's head.
Hansen taking some punishment here, with Bryant in his half guard.
Bryant throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bryant throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kolbe Bryant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bryant throwing shots but Hansen is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hansen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bryant.
Hansen wants to stand up but Bryant is controlling him.
Bryant lands a couple of elbows.
Bryant landing with the ground and pound.
Bryant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kolbe Bryant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bryant trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kolbe Bryant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bryant winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kolbe Bryant!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between joseph willam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). joseph willam has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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22
158 lbs
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25
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, joseph willam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Gray!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
willam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gray avoids it really well and circles away.
willam checks a low kick from Gray.
willam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
willam chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gray can pounce on him.
Gray tries to clinch up.
willam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gray.
Gray gets caught flat footed, as willam shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
willam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
willam lands a couple of elbows.
Gray working a defensive guard here.
willam pushes down on Gray's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
willam works his way into full mount!
Gray wants to hold on but willam pushes him away.
willam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
willam with good strikes from the mount here!
willam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gray tries to hold on but willam postures up.
Gray tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gray is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gray in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gray is looking to get to half guard.
willam controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by willam.
willam unloads with some shots from mount but Gray bucks and avoids them well.
Gray is trying desperately to improve position.
willam looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
willam controlling from mount.
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.
willam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gray wants to control but willam is having none of it.
Gray is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
joseph willam dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gray shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
willam takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
joseph willam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gray misses with a double jab.
Gray doesn't manage to clinch there - willam circles away.
Gabriel Gray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gray throws a leg kick but willam sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gray tries to clinch up but willam circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from willam.
Gray looks to land a left hand but willam moved out of range nicely.
willam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gray.
Gray throws a nice inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as willam checks a leg kick.
Gray missing with a left hand there. willam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray tries to land a front kick but willam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
willam checks a leg kick.
willam fails to land the takedown.
willam avoids the head kick by Gray.
willam is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gray.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gray.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from willam is defended easily by Gray.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for joseph willam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch but willam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray throws out a loose jab but willam uses good head movement to avoid it.
willam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gray sprawls well. Gray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. willam gets slowly back to his feet.
Gray clinches.
willam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gray is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Gray lands with a short shot to the head.
Gray stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Gray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
willam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gray.
Gray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by willam.
Gray throws a body punch but willam moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
willam shoots in looking for a takedown. Gray tries to sprawl out of it but willam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gray fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt willam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown by willam or perhaps it was just good defense by Gray which made him look bad.
Gray throws the left hand but willam avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
willam slips under a jab from Gray.
Gray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gray misses with a head kick.
Gray with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
willam closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gray did well to prevent willam getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray wants to control but willam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
willam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gray tries to get to full guard but willam has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
willam is taking a breather. Gray says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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.
Gray is looking to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gray misses with a hook.
Gray goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray misses with a low kick.
willam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gray throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Gray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gray 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Gray!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zak Maxwell (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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20
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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167 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Billy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zak Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maxwell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maxwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Maxwell throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Maxwell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maxwell stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones keeping full guard, as Maxwell tries to pass.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones wants to stand but Maxwell is controlling the position.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maxwell.
Jones wants to stand up but Maxwell is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a right hand that Maxwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Maxwell also avoids with ease.
Maxwell moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Maxwell throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maxwell counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maxwell is one step ahead there.
Jones wants to stand up but Maxwell is controlling him.
Jones keeping full guard, as Maxwell tries to pass.
Maxwell prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell looking to pass the guard.
Maxwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maxwell wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Maxwell slips a jab from Jones.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maxwell counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Maxwell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maxwell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Maxwell looking to ground and pound but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones avoids a series of strikes thrown by Maxwell.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Maxwell maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jones has worked his arm free - good work by Jones!
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Jones tries to kick Maxwell off but Maxwell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Maxwell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maxwell is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Maxwell is controlling him
Maxwell drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Maxwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maxwell wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maxwell digs a good hook to Jones's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Maxwell counters with a right hand to the body.
Maxwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maxwell is defended easily by Jones.
Maxwell looks gassed!
Maxwell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Maxwell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maxwell dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Maxwell saw that one coming.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Maxwell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maxwell dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Maxwell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maxwell is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maxwell is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Maxwell wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Maxwell throws a big right hand that misses.
Maxwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones lunges at Maxwell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maxwell's hand.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Maxwell is out of range.
Maxwell drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maxwell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with the combination.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Billy Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maxwell tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws and low kick but Maxwell moves out of range easily.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maxwell's sensitive parts.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Maxwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maxwell.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maxwell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones is looking to control Maxwell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maxwell passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jones to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jones shrugs it off.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Maxwell maintains control.
Maxwell throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jones because Maxwell loaded up on that one.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Jones wants to hold on but Maxwell pushes him away.
Maxwell controlling from the full mount.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Maxwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones misses with a combination
and Maxwell counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maxwell throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Maxwell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maxwell trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maxwell is controlling him.
Maxwell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maxwell is controlling him.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones lands a front kick.
Maxwell slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Maxwell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Maxwell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Maxwell is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maxwell seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Maxwell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Poor strikes thrown by Maxwell there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maxwell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jones regains half guard.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Maxwell sits in half guard.
Maxwell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones gets full guard.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Maxwell is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Maxwell stops Jones from standing up.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Maxwell.
Maxwell misses with a looping left.
Maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Maxwell counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Maxwell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Jones is in trouble now - Maxwell has advanced to mount!
The referee warns Jones that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Zak Maxwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maxwell throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jones because Maxwell loaded up on that one.
Jones avoids a series of strikes thrown by Maxwell.
Maxwell working the ground and pound effectively.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zak Maxwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maxwell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zak Maxwell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sterling Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Stone will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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24
162 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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24
163 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sterling Contreras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Stone!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contreras shoots in for a takedown but Stone shows good takedown defense.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stone is trying to get an arm triangle but Contreras is defending well.
Stone is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Contreras knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Contreras is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Stone is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Stone looking to secure an arm triangle but Contreras defends it well.
Stone takes Contreras's back.
Stone is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Contreras knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Contreras for a finish.
Stone gets his hands free as Contreras looks to control.
Stone is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Contreras has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Stone has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Contreras taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Stone doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). William Stone!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Hawks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Akin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawks comes to the cage accompanied by over the top. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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23
164 lbs
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21
165 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lincoln Hawks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Akin!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hawks thuds his right hand into Akin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hawks counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Akin looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hawks.
Hawks clobbers Akin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hawks chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawks tests Akin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akin has time to react.
Hawks circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Akin to the canvas! Akin doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hawks keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lincoln Hawks!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Kalir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar EL Matador (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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299 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Kalir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cesar EL Matador!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
EL Matador is looking to clinch.
EL Matador scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from EL Matador misses.
Kalir keeps the fight on the outside.
EL Matador tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kalir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
EL Matador tries to clinch but Kalir moves out of range.
Kalir shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kalir showed some decent athleticism there.
Kalir is pressing down on EL Matador's thigh, looking to free his foot. EL Matador is holding on for now.
Kalir is looking to take a break and control but EL Matador is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kalir working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kalir wants to take a breather but EL Matador is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kalir trying to control the action but EL Matador is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kalir seems to be working for a kimura but EL Matador defends the submission attempt.
Kalir is working for a submission of some sort.
Kalir stalling away here and it's allowed EL Matador to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
EL Matador keeping full guard, as Kalir tries to pass.
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.
Kalir stands and throws EL Matador's legs to the side, diving into side control.
EL Matador is not content to let Kalir control the position.
Kalir tries to score with some ground and pound. EL Matador controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
EL Matador tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kalir wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kalir in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kalir is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, EL Matador has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kalir passes to full mount! That's big trouble for EL Matador!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
EL Matador defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kalir.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
EL Matador slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kalir wants to pass the guard but EL Matador is defending well.
Kalir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kalir keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kalir trying to control the action but EL Matador is working from the bottom.
Kalir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kalir wants to free his trapped foot but EL Matador is holding on for dear life with his legs.
EL Matador makes his way to full guard. A much better position for EL Matador.
EL Matador keeping moving, preventing Kalir from controlling successfully.
Kalir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kalir wants to control from the top but EL Matador keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of George Kalir.
EL Matador shoots in and bounces Kalir off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that George Kalir will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
EL Matador misses with the combination.
EL Matador gets in close and instigates a clinch.
EL Matador tries to land knees in the clinch but Kalir avoids the damage to the body.
Kalir drags the fight down to the ground.
Kalir working a defensive guard here.
EL Matador got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kalir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, EL Matador has managed to get both his arms back between Kalir's legs - danger averted.
Kalir throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kalir has his foot on EL Matador's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. EL Matador works his way back into a safe position though.
Kalir thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
EL Matador is sitting in close to Kalir's body. Kalir has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! EL Matador is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, EL Matador is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kalir.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). George Kalir!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Siuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Williams!
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, Jack Siuta!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Siuta.
Nice combo by Williams! Oh, that's hurt him - Siuta falls to the canvas and Williams follows him into side control.
Siuta is rocked!
It looks like Jack Siuta has been cut.
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!
Williams lands a huge shot from side control! Siuta is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eli Williams!
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