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HKFC 39 - Rood vs Lennox PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Tozi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Creed Bratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bratton's choice of entrance music: The Best Of Creed. Roberto Tozi 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roberto Tozi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Creed Bratton!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bratton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bratton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tozi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bratton tries a low kick but Tozi avoids it.
Bratton cracks the inside of Tozi's front leg.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bratton.
Tozi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bratton is looking to slow Tozi down with leg kicks.
Roberto Tozi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tozi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bratton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tozi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bratton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bratton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tozi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bratton has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tozi but great work by Bratton.
Bratton controls the position.
Tozi is looking to regain half guard here but Bratton keeps moving and retains side control.
Bratton stands up.
Tozi throws a lazy right hand but Bratton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratton misses with a takedown attempt
and Tozi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bratton blocks a jab.
Tozi throws a jab when Bratton was well out of range.
Tozi misses with an uppercut. Bratton saw that one coming.
Tozi throws a looping overhand right but Bratton ducks down to avoid it.
Tozi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bratton's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tozi takes a swing at Bratton's ribcage but misses.
Bratton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tozi.
Tozi throws a hook to the side of Bratton's head but Bratton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tozi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bratton keeps Tozi at a distance using the push kick.
Tozi throws a hook to the side of Bratton's head but Bratton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tozi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tozi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tozi wants to free his trapped foot but Bratton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tozi working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bratton's thigh. Bratton counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bratton kicks Tozi off and gets to his feet.
Bratton throws a front kick that sends Tozi stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tozi shoots in looking for a takedown. Bratton tries to sprawl out of it but Tozi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bratton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tozi throws a big shot that misses.
Bratton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bratton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tozi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bratton can pounce on him.
Bratton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tozi. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bratton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Creed Bratton 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.
Tozi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tozi throws a leg kick but Bratton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bratton wants to clinch up but Tozi keeps it at a distance.
Bratton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tozi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tozi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bratton blocks a jab.
Bratton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tozi throws the left hand but Bratton avoids the punch easily.
Bratton slips under a jab from Tozi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tozi looks to throw the jab but Bratton is out of range.
Tozi throws an overhand right that lands on Bratton's shoulder, as Bratton tries to avoid the shot.
Creed Bratton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tozi misses with an uppercut. Bratton saw that one coming.
Bratton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tozi.
Bratton has his takedown stuffed
and Tozi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Tozi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bratton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tozi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tozi takes a swing at Bratton's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Tozi misses.
Tozi swings for the body but Bratton moves out of range.
Crunch! Bratton slams his shin into Tozi's torso.
Bratton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tozi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roberto Tozi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Creed Bratton.
Tozi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bratton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratton throws a wild body kick that Tozi sees coming a mile off.
Bratton moves in looking to clinch but Tozi pushes him off.
Tozi stuffs the takedown.
Tozi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bratton was well out of range. Poor timing from Tozi.
Tozi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tozi throws the left hand but Bratton avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Bratton misses.
Bratton is looking to clinch but Tozi is avoiding it.
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.
Tozi missing with a left hand there. Bratton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tozi misses with an uppercut.
Bratton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tozi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bratton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tozi throws out a leg kick but Bratton moves out of range and Tozi only half commits.
Bratton staying out of range there.
Bratton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tozi counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Creed Bratton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tozi tries for a takedown but Bratton circles away easily
and Bratton counters with a takedown into side control.
Tozi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bratton 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.
The strikes coming from Bratton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tozi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tozi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bratton stands up from half guard.
Bratton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tozi's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tozi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bratton defends well.
Bratton stays in close to Tozi's body and controls the position.
Tozi has his foot on Bratton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bratton works his way back into a safe position though.
Tozi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tozi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tozi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tozi working for submissions but it's allowed Bratton to get to half guard.
Bratton moves into full mount! Tozi won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratton controlling from mount.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bratton. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tozi is desperately trying to improve his position but Bratton has a good base and remains in mount.
Tozi is working hard here to advance position.
Bratton gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Bratton throws a front kick that sends Tozi stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratton slips a straight right by Tozi.
Bratton fails with the takedown
and Tozi counters with a left to the body.
Bratton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roberto Tozi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tozi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bratton ducks under a wild hook from Tozi.
Tozi leaves Bratton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tozi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bratton.
Creed Bratton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tozi misses.
Bratton lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tozi will feel that in the morning.
Tozi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bratton.
The fighters circling - Tozi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Creed Bratton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tozi cracks Bratton with an open hand slap.
Bratton slips a straight right by Tozi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Creed Bratton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bratton 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Creed Bratton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Man Bearpig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hercules Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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Counter striker
Very quick |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Man Bearpig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hercules Gomez!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez fails to land the takedown.
Bearpig misses with a looping right.
Bearpig looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Bearpig as Gomez shoots in.
Gomez closes the distance and clinches up with Bearpig, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes Bearpig against the cage but Bearpig circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Man Bearpig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hercules Gomez.
Gomez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bearpig's waist but Bearpig gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gomez off to one side.
Gomez shoots in looking for a takedown. Bearpig tries to sprawl out of it but Gomez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bearpig manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomez.
Gomez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bearpig circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Bearpig sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gomez dives in and grabs Bearpig's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bearpig pushes down on Gomez's head and hops out.
Gomez fails to land the takedown.
Gomez looks gassed!
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bearpig as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearpig closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bearpig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomez keeps working.
Gomez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bearpig is trying to ground and pound but Gomez uses the momentary lack of control by Bearpig to regain half guard.
Bearpig moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gomez.
Bearpig in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez seems a little lost for a moment, as Bearpig dominates the positioning.
Bearpig cracks Gomez with a big right hand but Gomez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bearpig working away.
Bearpig throwing strikes but Gomez manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Gomez working the ground and pound but Bearpig is defending the strikes.
Bearpig manages to get back to half guard.
Bearpig trying to hold on to Gomez's head to control him but Gomez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez stalling away here and it's allowed Bearpig to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bearpig keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Bearpig 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.
Gomez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bearpig dives on top into guard.
Gomez wants to control but Bearpig passes easily into half guard.
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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bearpig connects with a nice short shot to Gomez's temple.
Bearpig is pressing down on Gomez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomez is holding on for now.
Gomez trying to control here.
Gomez is looking for a sweep. Bearpig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bearpig thows a huge punch but Gomez dodges it nicely.
Bearpig wants to take a breather but Gomez is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez trying to hold on to Bearpig's head to control him but Bearpig postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Man Bearpig dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gomez has his takedown stuffed
and Bearpig counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gomez's guard now.
Bearpig is pushing down on Gomez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gomez is fighting to maintain full guard but Bearpig has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gomez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gomez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomez, not yet.
Gomez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gomez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bearpig chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearpig with a nice head shot there.
Gomez is trying to keep Bearpig in close.
Gomez is looking for a triangle but Bearpig pushes his legs off easily.
Gomez is looking for a triangle here but Bearpig uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bearpig tries to advance position but instead Gomez slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gomez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bearpig looking to pass the guard.
Gomez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearpig looking to sit in guard and control but Gomez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bearpig is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gomez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bearpig on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bearpig tries to get out of the position.
Gomez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but Bearpig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bearpig has escaped the position, nice work there.
Man Bearpig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bearpig is not content to let Gomez control the position.
Bearpig is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Man Bearpig 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. This is the final round!
Gomez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bearpig decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gomez's guard.
Gomez working a defensive guard here.
Gomez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bearpig has picked Gomez up and slammed him! Gomez can't keep hold of the triangle and Bearpig manages to pass to side control!
Bearpig in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gomez defending against the ground and pound.
Gomez is trying to control Bearpig's posture but Bearpig avoids it.
Gomez seems a little lost for a moment, as Bearpig dominates the positioning.
Bearpig working the strikes but Gomez uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomez trying to control but Bearpig postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearpig thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gomez's head.
Gomez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bearpig passes to full mount!
Bearpig can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomez is looking to escape.
Gomez is looking to improve his position but Bearpig isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Bearpig controlling from the full mount.
Gomez wants to hold on but Bearpig pushes him away.
Gomez tries to reverse the position but Bearpig maintains control.
Bearpig throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gomez gets back to half guard.
Gomez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearpig moves nicely into side control.
Gomez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bearpig working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gomez can't do much from the bottom here.
Bearpig in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hercules Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Bearpig trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.
Gomez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bearpig throws an elbow but Gomez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bearpig tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bearpig fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gomez prevents Bearpig from improving position.
Gomez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Man Bearpig showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bearpig 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Man Bearpig!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Rejo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Mortensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rejo comes to the cage accompanied by Let me hear you SCREAM. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Rejo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Mortensen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rejo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mortensen tries to avoid it but Rejo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mortensen to the ground. Mortensen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mortensen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mortensen wants it to stay on the feet.
Rejo shoots in for a takedown but Mortensen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Rejo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rejo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mortensen pinned against the cage. Mortensen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rejo fails to land the takedown.
Mortensen stuffs the takedown attempt from Rejo. Rejo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rejo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mortensen but Mortensen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mortensen leaves Rejo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rejo motions for Mortensen to come forward. Rejo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mortensen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mortensen wants it to stay on the feet.
Mortensen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mortensen decides to return to a standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rejo tries for a takedown but Mortensen circles away easily
and Mortensen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mortensen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Mortensen 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.
Rejo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mortensen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mortensen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rejo wants to sweep here but Mortensen controlling him for the moment.
Mortensen wants to pass the guard but Rejo is keeping the position.
Mortensen pushes down on Rejo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rejo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mortensen is pushing down on Rejo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rejo is fighting to maintain full guard but Mortensen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rejo trying to control here.
Mortensen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mortensen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mortensen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rejo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mortensen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rejo tries to get to full guard but Mortensen has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mortensen is keen to just control but Rejo is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortensen decides to stand up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rejo. Mortensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rejo has his takedown stuffed
and Mortensen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mortensen.
Rejo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mortensen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rejo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rejo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mortensen walks away with a smile on his face. Rejo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rejo misses with a body punch
and Mortensen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rejo misses the body punch
and Mortensen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rejo tries to pull guard but Mortensen won't allow it.
Rejo fails to pull guard.
Rejo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mortensen smiles and moves away.
Rejo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mortensen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rejo shoots and misses
and Mortensen counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mortensen controls the position from side control.
Rejo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mortensen connects with a decent elbow.
Mortensen decides to stand back up.
Mortensen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mortensen stands up and beckons Rejo to join him on the feet.
Rejo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mortensen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rejo throws a leg kick that is checked
so Mortensen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mortensen is in close to Rejo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rejo is trying to control the position but Mortensen postures up.
Rejo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Mortensen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mortensen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rejo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mortensen smiles and moves away.
Mortensen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rejo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mortensen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mortensen.
Rejo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mortensen just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Rejo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rejo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rejo jumps guard but Mortensen stands there with Rejo around his waist. Rejo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Mortensen.
Mortensen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mortensen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rejo uses from the top position.
Mortensen pushes Rejo off and gets back to his feet.
Rejo misses with a takedown attempt
and Mortensen counters with a takedown into side control.
Rejo is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rejo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mortensen decides to stand back up.
Mortensen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rejo quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mortensen lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mortensen wants to work for an arm triangle but Rejo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rejo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rejo is working hard here to advance position.
Rejo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mortensen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rejo tries to get to full guard but Mortensen has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortensen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rejo is trying to get back to full guard.
Mortensen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mortensen prevents Rejo from improving his position.
Rejo is staying active underneath Mortensen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rejo looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rejo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mortensen stands and throws Rejo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mortensen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rejo tries to bench press Mortensen off him but Mortensen keeps the position.
Mortensen stands up and beckons Rejo to his feet.
Rejo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mortensen instigates a clinch.
Mortensen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rejo can't fight it off and eventually Mortensen manages to take the fight to the floor. Rejo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rejo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rejo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mortensen is aware though and is defending well.
Mortensen pushes down on Rejo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rejo is looking for a sweep. Mortensen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mortensen winds up and cracks Rejo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rejo actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mortensen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
David Mortensen has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rejo is looking for a sweep. Mortensen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Mortensen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mortensen darts in and clinches Rejo up against the cage.
Rejo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rejo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mortensen smiles and moves away.
Rejo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rejo fails with the takedown
and Mortensen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rejo won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Rejo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rejo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mortensen stands up and beckons Rejo to his feet.
Mortensen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rejo to the mat! Rejo manages to get full guard.
Mortensen preventing the sweep.
Rejo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mortensen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rejo has tightened it up now! Mortensen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Rejo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Shanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ike Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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265 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Shanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ike Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shanks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Shanks looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shanks is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shanks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shanks passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shanks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson is trying to control Shanks's posture but Shanks avoids it.
Johnson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shanks pulls his head out easily.
Shanks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson wants to control but Shanks is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Shanks dominated that round.
That's time! Shanks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shanks avoids the head kick by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shanks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shanks off to one side.
Shanks misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shanks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shanks shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson controls Shanks momentarily but Shanks frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Shanks from controlling successfully.
Shanks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shanks seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shanks uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Shanks dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Shanks shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson has his feet on Shanks's thighs here. He's pushed Shanks off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Shanks screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ike Johnson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between matt wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Rentz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). wilson comes to the cage accompanied by bodies. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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150 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, matt wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Rentz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
wilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rentz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rentz seems to be looking for submissions.
wilson kicks off Rentz and gets to his feet.
wilson tries to clinch there but Rentz circles away.
wilson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rentz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rentz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
wilson is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
wilson is trying to stand back up but Rentz is controlling him
Rentz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
wilson is looking to control Rentz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can wilson avoid being mounted?
Rentz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
wilson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Brandon Rentz hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rentz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
wilson fails with the takedown
and Rentz counters with a single leg into guard. wilson didn't expect that.
Rentz stopping the sweep attempt from wilson.
wilson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rentz is controlling him.
Rentz passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rentz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and wilson defends it well.
Rentz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wilson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rentz has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rentz is working for a guillotine from mount but wilson frees his head quite easily.
Rentz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
wilson tries to hold on but Rentz postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rentz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as wilson is looking to escape.
Rentz looking to secure an arm triangle but wilson defends it well.
Rentz controlling the position easily from mount.
Rentz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Rentz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
wilson misses with a takedown
and Rentz counters with a shoot takedown. wilson fights it but they end up in guard.
wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
wilson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rentz controls the pace.
wilson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rentz on the ground.
wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rentz is one step ahead there.
wilson is looking to stand up but Rentz isn't so interested in that idea.
wilson wants to control the position but Rentz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
wilson is looking to get back to is feet but Rentz passes into side control.
wilson wants to control but Rentz postures up.
Rentz cracks wilson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
A control attempt from wilson but he's now mounted!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rentz landing strikes from the mount and wilson is in trouble!
Rentz works his way to his opponent's back.
wilson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Rentz throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting wilson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rentz looking to break wilson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. wilson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rentz will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rentz is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! wilson is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brandon Rentz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirosvaldo Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Rasic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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255 lbs
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245 lbs
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mirosvaldo Karelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Denis Rasic!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rasic but Rasic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Karelin enables Rasic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Karelin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rasic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rasic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Karelin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rasic defends well.
Karelin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Rasic from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasic stands up over Karelin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rasic distracts Karelin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rasic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rasic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Karelin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rasic wants to pass the guard but Karelin is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karelin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Karelin tries to get out of the position.
Rasic trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Rasic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karelin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rasic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Rasic controlling him for the moment.
Karelin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rasic manages to get himself to full guard.
Karelin looking to pass the guard.
Karelin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rasic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karelin is one step ahead there.
Rasic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karelin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rasic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karelin has managed to get both his arms back between Rasic's legs - danger averted.
Rasic looks gassed!
Rasic can't keep his opponent in guard - Karelin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rasic is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Karelin connects with a nice short shot to Rasic's temple.
Rasic is refusing to be controlled, as Karelin sits in half guard.
Karelin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rasic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karelin.
Rasic is refusing to be controlled, as Karelin sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasic moves into full guard.
Rasic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rasic keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass.
Rasic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karelin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rasic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Karelin pushes Rasic off looking to stand but Rasic dives back in and keeps control.
Rasic working over Karelin with some ground and pound. Karelin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rasic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rasic trying to control from half guard but Karelin is working away.
Karelin trying to control but Rasic postures up.
Rasic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin has hold of Rasic's hands but Rasic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rasic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karelin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karelin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rasic walks into a left hand.
Karelin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rasic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Karelin won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karelin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rasic landing strikes.
Rasic working the head with strikes.
Rasic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Karelin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Rasic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Karelin tries for a takedown but Rasic circles away easily
and Rasic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Rasic controlling him for the moment.
Karelin has momentary wrist control but Rasic slips an elbow through the middle.
Karelin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karelin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rasic manages to get himself to full guard.
Rasic controls Karelin momentarily but Karelin frees himself.
Rasic wants to stand up but Karelin is controlling him.
Rasic manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rasic landing strikes from the mount and Karelin is in trouble!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin really wants to buck Rasic off and get back to his feet.
Rasic with shots to the head and body - Karelin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rasic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rasic lands a big elbow.
Rasic working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rasic raining down shots from the mount!
Rasic goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Karelin is on top in guard.
Karelin forces his way into half guard.
Rasic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Rasic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rasic wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
Karelin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Karelin tries to control but Rasic wriggling away.
Rasic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Karelin is working for a guillotine from mount but Rasic frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasic is trying to escape the mount.
Rasic 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.
Rasic tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Karelin works his way into side control.
Karelin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rasic!
Karelin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rasic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Karelin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasic is wriggling around trying to escape.
Karelin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rasic hang on?
Karelin with a couple of short strikes.
Karelin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rasic is trying to escape the mount.
Karelin working for a submission but Rasic is keeping him at bay.
Rasic working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Rasic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
Karelin thows a body shot but no joy.
Karelin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rasic counters with a shoot takedown. Karelin fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rasic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Karelin wants to sweep but no luck.
Karelin looking to control.
Rasic connects with a couple of short punches.
Rasic landing some decent shots from guard.
Karelin striking off his back but it's not causing Rasic any problems.
Karelin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rasic stands up over Karelin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Karelin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin looking to control but Rasic passes into half guard.
Rasic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Karelin is trying to get back to full guard.
Karelin wants to control but Rasic is keeping busy.
Karelin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Karelin gets back to full guard.
Rasic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rasic landing with the ground and pound.
Karelin trying to control the position.
Rasic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rasic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rasic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Karelin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rasic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rasic with a nice head shot there.
Karelin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rasic with a nice head shot there.
Denis Rasic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karelin is trying to keep Rasic in close.
Rasic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasic trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Karelin trying to keep a closed guard but Rasic is proving a slippery customer.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Rasic from controlling successfully.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Rasic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rasic wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Rasic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Karelin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Rasic wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Denis Rasic was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Karelin misses with a takedown
and Rasic counters with a takedown into side control.
Rasic working the body and head with strikes.
Karelin is looking for a sweep.
Rasic working the ground and pound.
Rasic is trying to get an arm triangle but Karelin is defending well.
Karelin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mirosvaldo Karelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rasic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Karelin some visible discomfort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Rasic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rasic 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Rasic!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Swift (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Swift has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bob Benton's chin.
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
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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 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Benton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Swift!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swift slips a straight right by Benton.
Benton misses with a series of wild punches.
Swift takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Benton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Bob Benton has been cut.
Swift moves into the clinch.
Benton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swift backwards.
Swift lands a takedown into guard.
Swift postures up in Benton's guard and throws a big left but Benton blocks it.
Swift trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swift is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Benton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Benton has escaped and now he's on top!
Benton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Swift is trying to keep Benton in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swift wants to sweep here but Benton controlling him for the moment.
Benton wanted to stand there but Swift had control of the position.
Benton being controlled here momentarily.
Benton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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.
Swift tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swift checks a leg kick.
Swift misses with an uppercut.
Benton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swift.
Benton throws a front kick aimed at Swift's knee but Swift avoids it well.
Swift misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Swift lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benton doesn't seem phased though.
Swift scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benton doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift cracks Benton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Swift swings for the body but Benton moves out of range.
Swift clinches with his opponent.
Swift working aggressively here.
Benton manages to break the clinch.
Swift chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benton can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from Benton misses.
Swift swings away with a body shot that misses
and Benton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swift misses with a hook to the body
and Benton counters with a left to the body.
Jab from Benton.
It looks like Chuck Swift has been cut.
Benton closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Benton.
Swift goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swift is working Benton over against the cage.
Swift throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benton blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hand to the body from Benton.
Swift creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Benton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swift tries to land knees in the clinch but Benton avoids the damage to the body.
Benton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swift takes a shot to the head.
Swift misses with a punch on the inside.
Swift makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swift is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Benton is trying to break the clinch but Swift is controlling him.
Benton blocks an uppercut.
Swift tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swift's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Swift keeps control of Benton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Benton misses with a body punch.
Swift pushes Benton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Swift throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bentons head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Swift dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Swift displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Benton tries to land a leg kick but Swift saw it coming and moves away.
Swift slips under a jab from Benton.
A jab lands there for Swift.
Benton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swift.
Swift tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swift ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benton moves away.
Benton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Swift counters with a stiff right hand.
Swift fails with a takedown attempt.
Benton circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swift.
Benton misses with a hook to the body
and Swift counters with a stiff right hand.
Swift connects with a single shot there.
Swift lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Swift is looking to clinch but Benton is avoiding it.
Benton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swift misses with a hook.
Benton scores with a one two! Swift had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Benton throws a series of punches but Swift avoids them all with ease.
Benton misses with a body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swift.
Nice body punch from Benton.
Benton wants to stall.
Benton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Benton.
Swift tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Swift blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Benton has a couple of punches blocked by Swift.
Benton is pressed up against the cage. Swift has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benton down to the mat. Benton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Benton just misses with a punch to the body.
Benton throws a low kick but Swift moves out of range easily.
Swift throws a sloppy body shot
and Benton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chuck Swift seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benton closes the distance and clinches.
Swift is looking to control Benton's arms but Benton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Swift has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benton can't find room to land a body shot as Swift controls the action.
Benton lands a shot to the body.
Swift is breathing heavily.
Benton swings wildly with an uppercut but Swift uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benton pushes Swift back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Benton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swift moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benton keeps the fight on the outside.
Benton misses with a hook to the body
and Swift counters with a slapping leg kick.
Benton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benton avoids the head kick by Swift.
Swift throws a combination. Benton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bob Benton's cut is getting worse.
Benton throws a leg kick but Swift sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benton punishes Swift's body with a nice straight punch.
Swift misses with a wild body shot.
Swift chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benton can pounce on him.
Benton falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Swift counter with a right hand.
Benton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benton misses with a double jab.
Benton is looking to wear down Swift with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Swift slips a straight right by Benton.
Bob Benton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swift misses with a double jab
and Benton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bob Benton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swift closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Benton dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Swift circles away from the clinch attempt.
Swift throws a jab when Benton was well out of range.
Swift fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Swift scores with a jab to the body.
Swift keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Benton throws a big shot that misses.
Benton blocks a jab.
Swift tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Swift to score with a decent uppercut.
Swift takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Swift.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benton.
Benton takes a shot to the head.
Swift misses with a knee to the head.
Swift digs a right hand into Benton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benton's gas tank.
Swift looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Benton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swift fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Benton is looking to break free of the clinch but Swift has double underhooks.
Swift looking to stall.
Swift throws an elbow that misses.
Swift stalling.
Benton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Benton.
Swift misses with a punch on the inside.
Benton wants to get back to striking at distance but Swift won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Benton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Swift pushes off an throws an elbow but Benton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Swift as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Benton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Swift lands with a light punch inside.
Benton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Benton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Swift lands a knee to the head.
Swift misses with a knee to the head.
Swift takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benton.
Swift stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Swift keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Benton's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Benton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swift avoiding damage.
Benton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swift goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Swift tries a knee to the head but Benton blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swift tries to land a knee to the head but Benton blocks with his arms.
Swift is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Benton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Swift doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benton scores with a shot to the side of Swift's head.
Benton misses with a punch on the inside.
Swift goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benton avoids a wild elbow strike from Swift.
A short right from Benton on the inside.
Benton stalling.
Benton throws an elbow but it misses.
Swift misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swift has a couple of punches blocked by Benton.
A hook to the body from Swift.
Benton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benton managing to block the knees to the body from Swift.
Benton works on Swift's body with a couple of short punches.
Bob Benton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Benton blocks a body shot from Swift.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swift with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Benton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swift lands a left hand.
Swift is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Benton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Benton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Benton.
A left hand lands to the body for Benton.
Benton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Benton on the inside.
Benton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benton lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Benton.
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!
Benton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Benton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Benton lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Benton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Benton 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Benton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Papa Diop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Brown will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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212 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Papa Diop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Brown!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown scores with a body shot.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diop throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
John Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diop throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Diop tries a head kick but it misses.
Diop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diop throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Diop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Diop avoids the body shot from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diop misses with a low kick as Brown jumps back.
Brown misses with a straight left.
A shot to the body from Brown misses
and Diop counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Diop looking to finish!
Brown is rocked!
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diop defends it easily.
Brown is still in real trouble! Can Diop finish him?
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
Diop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diop content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diop wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Diop with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diop distracts Brown with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Diop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown pushes a forearm under Diop's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Diop is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Brown!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waldo Whip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Brogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whip's entrance music is BLUNT- . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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255 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waldo Whip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Brogan!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whip moves out of range of the body kick from Brogan.
Brogan jabs at Whip's body.
Brogan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brogan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brogan wants to land a leg kick but Whip is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whip tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brogan swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Some wild striking there from Brogan.
A telegraphed right hand from Brogan misses the target.
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.
Whip dives in and grabs Brogan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brogan pushes down on Whip's head and hops out.
Brogan wants to clinch up but Whip keeps it at a distance.
Brogan throws a lazy right hand but Whip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whip lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whip slips a jab and a cross from Brogan.
Whip tries for a takedown but Brogan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldo Whip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brogan throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Brogan misses its intended target.
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.
Brogan lands a front kick.
Whip takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Whip checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Whip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Brogan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Whip fails with a takedown attempt.
Brogan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Whip or perhaps it was just good defense by Brogan which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whip just misses with a punch to the body.
Brogan ducks under a wild hook from Whip.
Whip looks for a takedown but Brogan sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waldo Whip. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Whip fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brogan on the side of the head.
Whip moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brogan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brogan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brogan doesn't manage to clinch there - Whip circles away.
Brogan missing with a left hand there. Whip was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brogan fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whip thuds a left hand into Brogan's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Whip blocks the leg kick.
Whip misses the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brogan throws a front kick aimed at Whip's knee but Whip avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waldo Whip dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Brogan tries to score with a low kick but Whip moves his leg out of the way.
Lorenzo Brogan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whip shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brogan sprawls well. Brogan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Whip gets slowly back to his feet.
Brogan is looking to clinch but Whip is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brogan throws a head kick that Whip semi-blocks.
Lorenzo Brogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whip takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Whip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Whip. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Whip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brogan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brogan misses with a low kick.
Brogan looks to land a combination but Whip avoids it well.
Whip throws out a loose jab but Brogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brogan looks to throw the jab but Whip is out of range.
Whip misses with a body shot
and Brogan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Whip is lucky that one didn't land flush.
It looks like Waldo Whip has been cut.
Brogan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brogan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brogan - that will leave a mark!
Brogan with a jab.
The fighters circling - Brogan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Brogan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brogan 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Brogan!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Rood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rood comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman, by Metallica. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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179 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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179 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Rood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Lennox!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lennox throws a chopping leg kick but Rood manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lennox. Rood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rood lands a jab.
It looks like Larry Lennox has been cut.
Rood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lennox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lennox slaps away a takedown attempt from Rood, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lennox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rood's hands.
Lennox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rood in his tracks.
Lennox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rood looks to score with a jab to the body but Lennox is just out of range.
Rood rushes Lennox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rood as Lennox tries to tie him up.
Rood pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rood prevents a body shot from Lennox.
A short uppercut from Lennox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rood ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rood no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rood keeping moving, preventing Lennox from controlling successfully.
Lennox postures up in Rood's guard and throws a big left but Rood blocks it.
Lennox throws a big right hand that misses.
Lennox sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rood wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lennox wants to pass the guard but Rood is keeping the position.
Rood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lennox defends it easily.
Lennox throwing strikes from guard but Rood blocks nicely.
Rood is adopting a defensive guard.
Lennox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lennox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rood trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rood keeping moving, preventing Lennox from controlling successfully.
Lennox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lennox preventing the sweep.
Lennox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lennox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lennox postures up in Rood's guard and throws a big left but Rood blocks it.
Rood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lennox wants to control from the top but Rood keeps moving.
Rood pulls Lennox in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lennox swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rood counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lennox looking to control.
Rood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rood showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lennox working a defensive guard here.
Rood wants to pass the guard but Lennox is keeping the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Larry Lennox hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lennox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Rood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larry Lennox's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rood wants to clinch.
Lennox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lennox fails to land with a series of punches.
Rood doesn't manage to clinch there - Lennox circles away.
Rood swings for the body but Lennox moves out of range.
Lennox leaves Rood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rood is looking to clinch but Lennox is avoiding it.
Lennox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rood misses with a body punch
and Lennox counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lennox leaves Rood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lennox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rood on the side of the head.
Lennox throws a right hand that Rood ducks under and follows up with a left that Rood also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lennox circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Rood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Lennox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lennox throws a hook but Rood avoids it easily.
Rood is looking to clinch.
Brad Rood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Lennox. No joy for Rood on that attempt.
Rood scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lennox doesn't seem bothered though.
Rood shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lennox trying to get back to full guard but Rood takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Lennox tries to hold on but Rood postures up.
Rood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lennox is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rood lands a big shot there that rocks Lennox but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rood tries to control but Lennox wriggling away.
Lennox keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rood looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lennox gets back to half guard.
Rood wants to take a breather but Lennox is having none of it.
Lennox trying to control but Rood postures up.
Rood is looking to advance position but Lennox won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox wants to improve his position but Rood is controlling well.
Lennox trying to control from the bottom.
Rood sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lennox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lennox wants it to stay on the feet.
Rood fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lennox sprawls well initially but Rood persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rood scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lennox is trying to get back to full guard.
Lennox is trying to maintain the position but Rood is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rood seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lennox is holding on to half guard well.
Rood seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rood lands strikes from half guard.
Rood working the head and body with strikes.
Rood passes to side control.
Lennox struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Rood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Larry Lennox'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.
Rood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some wild striking there from Lennox.
Rood throws a jab when Lennox was well out of range.
Rood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lennox circles away.
Rood throws a sloppy body shot
and Lennox counters with a nice body shot.
Rood throws a series of punches but Lennox avoids them all with ease.
Rood misses with a takedown attempt
and Lennox counters with a nice body shot.
Rood tries for a takedown but Lennox circles away easily
and Lennox counters with a left and a right that stings Rood.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Rood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rood tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lennox swivels and escapes.
Lennox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Lennox misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rood moves into the clinch.
Lennox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lennox smiles and moves away.
Rood is looking to wear down Lennox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lennox moves out of range of the strikes.
Rood walks into a stiff left hand from Lennox.
Rood closes the distance but Lennox moves to the side
and Lennox counters with a straight right hand.
Rood is looking to clinch.
Rood wants to clinch.
Lennox misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Lennox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Larry Lennox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lennox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rood has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lennox uses from the top position.
Lennox being controlled here momentarily.
Lennox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lennox trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rood manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lennox is trying to keep Rood in close.
Rood trying to control but Lennox is working from the bottom.
Brad Rood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lennox trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rood has passed into side control.
Rood working away.
Rood tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lennox is trying to control Rood's posture but Rood avoids it.
Lennox is trying to improve his position.
Rood is looking to take a break and control but Lennox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Rood is really struggling to control Lennox but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rood working the head with strikes.
Rood is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lennox gets back to half guard.
Rood content to control rather than advance.
Lennox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Lennox really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larry Lennox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lennox misses with a double jab.
Rood throws a hook but Lennox blocks it.
Rood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lennox misses with a body shot.
Rood tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lennox counters with a one-two to the body.
Lennox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rood counters with a takedown into side control.
Lennox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rood is looking to take a break and control but Lennox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lennox can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rood is looking to take a break and control but Lennox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lennox tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lennox is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rood connects with a decent elbow.
Rood working away.
Rood in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Check out the look on Rood's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lennox is looking for a sweep.
Lennox wants to control but Rood postures up.
Lennox is looking for a sweep.
Lennox takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lennox tries to buck Rood off but Rood is having none of it.
Lennox is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lennox is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rood looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lennox with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rood content to control rather than advance.
Lennox taking some punishment here, with Rood in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox wants to control the action here but instead Rood manages to pass to full mount!
Lennox wants to control but Rood is having none of it.
Rood lands with some strikes.
Rood putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rood takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lennox is squirming around, avoiding Rood's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennox is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lennox is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rood looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rood working Lennox over with strikes here.
Lennox wants to control but Rood is having none of it.
Rood landing punches.
Lennox can't escape the position.
Lennox is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lennox tries to improve his position but Rood has taken his back! Rood has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Lennox tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Rood pushes Lennox away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brad Rood!
Brad Rood retains his welterweight title!
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