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AoC -- Rise 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benson Hedges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Eldridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Michael Eldridge enters the cage!
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benson Hedges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Eldridge!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedges throws a one two combo.
Eldridge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hedges counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hedges moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Eldridge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hedges fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eldridge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eldridge walks into a stiff left hand from Hedges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hedges stalks Eldridge and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Eldridge's face. Eldridge staggers backwards, shaken.
Hedges throws a combination that misses
and Eldridge moves into the clinch.
Eldridge wants to break free but Hedges has control.
Eldridge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hedges gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Eldridge wants to get back to striking at distance but Hedges won't allow it.
Eldridge keeps control of Hedges as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eldridge is working for takedown but Hedges is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldridge gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Eldridge looks gassed!
Hedges keeping control of the position.
Eldridge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hedges wants to control but Eldridge is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eldridge slips a nice elbow through Hedges's hands, connecting with Hedges's forehead.
Hedges landing rabbit punches to the side of Eldridge's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hedges is trying to maintain the position but Eldridge is very close to passing his half guard.
Hedges wants to get back to full guard.
Hedges avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eldridge.
Hedges is staying active underneath Eldridge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hedges is trying to control but can't.
Hedges regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Eldridge.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Eldridge takes one to the chin there.
Hedges misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Hedges coming out on top.
Eldridge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hedges moves away.
Hedges throws a series of strikes that have Eldridge backpedaling.
Hedges connects with a looping right hand.
Hedges lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eldridge circles away quickly and effectively.
Hedges falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eldridge counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hedges tries to bum rush Eldridge with a series of wild strikes but Eldridge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eldridge scores with a nice strike.
Eldridge tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hedges counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hedges throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eldridge counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hedges pushes Eldridge off and gets back to his feet.
Eldridge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eldridge manages to break the clinch.
Benson Hedges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hedges shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eldridge scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Eldridge prevents Hedges from standing back up.
Eldridge throwing shots but Hedges is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eldridge wants to control but Hedges is keeping him busy.
Hedges tries to roll over but Eldridge keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hedges blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eldridge.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Benson Hedges 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.
Eldridge shoots in but no luck this time.
Hedges keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Hedges does no damage.
Hedges is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eldridge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benson Hedges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eldridge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hedges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hedges takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hedges looks to land a combination. Eldridge sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Eldridge tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hedges counters with a two punch combo.
Eldridge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hedges scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eldridge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hedges sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benson Hedges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Eldridge.
Hedges moves into range and connects with a jab.
Eldridge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hedges lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eldridge circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hedges fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eldridge is looking to clinch but Hedges is avoiding it.
Hedges connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eldridge's hands.
Hedges throws a right hand that Eldridge ducks under and follows up with a left that Eldridge also avoids with ease.
Hedges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hedges lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Eldridge tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hedges counters with a slapping leg kick.
Eldridge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hedges cracks Eldridge with a good jab.
Hedges blocks a leg kick.
Hedges tries to keep at a distance but Eldridge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Eldridge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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.
Eldridge dodges the punch combination from Hedges.
Eldridge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Eldridge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hedges avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Eldridge breaks from the clinch.
Benson Hedges is winning the standup battle so far.
Eldridge closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hedges counters with a two punch combo.
Hedges stuffs the takedown attempt from Eldridge. Eldridge gets slowly back to his feet.
Hedges misses with a series of wild punches.
Hedges tries to bum rush Eldridge with a series of wild strikes but Eldridge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eldridge lands a head kick. Hedges smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hedges swats away the attempt to clinch by Eldridge.
Hedges swinging wilding here.
Eldridge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hedges looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Eldridge throws a strike aimed at the side of Hedges's head but Hedges avoids it well.
Hedges is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hedges gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Eldridge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hedges is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge scoring with strikes but Hedges is staying in there.
Eldridge scoring with strikes but Hedges is staying in there.
Eldridge working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Eldridge is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hedges is squirming around, avoiding Eldridge's attempts to control the action.
Eldridge lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Eldridge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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.
Eldridge takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Eldridge is looking to clinch but Hedges is avoiding it.
Eldridge shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Eldridge was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Eldridge is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hedges can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Eldridge landing punches.
Eldridge is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hedges can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee warns Hedges that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eldridge lands a heavy elbow.
Michael Eldridge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eldridge landing punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldridge working Hedges over with strikes here.
Eldridge prevents Hedges from getting the reversal.
Eldridge fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hedges is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Eldridge with shots to the head and body - Hedges looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hedges is looking to improve his position but Eldridge isn't that keen on the idea.
Eldridge landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eldridge looking for a guillotine from mount but Hedges is having none of it.
Hedges is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hedges doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Eldridge raining down shots from the mount!
Hedges wants to control but Eldridge is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Eldridge.
Hedges is squirming around, avoiding Eldridge's attempts to control the action.
Eldridge looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Eldridge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hedges is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
Eldridge looking to control but Hedges is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eldridge lands a heavy elbow.
Eldridge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A nice elbow there by Eldridge.
Eldridge cracks Hedges with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Eldridge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eldridge has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Eldridge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Lancelot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jefferson Lancelot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Dias!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancelot misses with a body shot.
Lancelot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lancelot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dias tries to clinch up.
Lancelot misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Lancelot misses.
Dias shoots for a double leg takedown but Lancelot sprawls well. He's pushed Dias's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dias closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lancelot circles away.
Dias moves out of range as Lancelot strikes.
Lancelot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dias was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancelot.
Dias is looking to clinch but Lancelot is avoiding it.
Lancelot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dias manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancelot misses with a few strikes there.
Dias shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dias was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lancelot is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancelot flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias tries to control but Lancelot wriggling away.
BOOM! Dias connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lancelot can't escape the position.
Dias looking to finish with strikes here!
Lancelot is trying desperately to improve position.
Dias wants to control the pace but Lancelot is squirming around nicely.
Dias pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lancelot's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Dias throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dias content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancelot is desperately trying to improve his position but Dias has a good base and remains in mount.
Lancelot is working hard here to advance position.
Dias raining down shots from the mount!
Dias working Lancelot over with strikes here.
Dias lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dias scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dias punching from mount but Lancelot doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lancelot is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias content just to control the position here.
I looks like Dias might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lancelot is trying desperately to improve position.
Dias lands a big elbow.
Dias fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dias controlling the position easily from mount.
Lancelot tries to reverse the position but Dias maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancelot is breathing heavily.
Dias looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dias looking to control but Lancelot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dias prevents Lancelot from getting the reversal.
Dias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dias postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lancelot looks a forlorn figure.
Lancelot is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Dias dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice body punch from Dias.
Lancelot misses with a hook to the body
and Dias holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lancelot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lancelot avoiding damage.
Lancelot gets underhooks to prevent Dias's takedown attempt.
Dias tries to score a body lock takedown but Lancelot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lancelot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dias closes the distance and clinches up with Lancelot, looking for a takedown. Dias pushes Lancelot against the cage but Lancelot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jefferson Lancelot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Dias.
Dias throws a head kick but Lancelot moves out of range.
Good shot there by Lancelot.
Lancelot throws a right hand that Dias ducks under and follows up with a left that Dias also avoids with ease.
Lancelot throws the left hand but Dias avoids the punch easily.
Dias throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lancelot's waist but Lancelot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dias off to one side.
Lancelot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dias slips under a jab.
Dave Dias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dias tries to clinch but Lancelot moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dias throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Lancelot.
Dias uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancelot.
Dias scores with the left hand. Lancelot knows he should have avoided that one.
Lancelot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dias.
Dias doesn't manage to clinch there - Lancelot circles away.
Dias lands with a nice body punch.
Lancelot keeps the fight on the outside.
Dias tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lancelot swivels and escapes.
Dias fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lancelot sprawls well initially but Dias persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lancelot wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias is trying to control. Lancelot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lancelot trying to control but Dias postures up.
Lancelot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dias is trying to control. Lancelot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lancelot is trying to get back to full guard.
Dias tries to pass to full mount but Lancelot defends it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dias closes the distance and clinches up with Lancelot, looking for a takedown. Dias pushes Lancelot against the cage but Lancelot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Dias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Lancelot misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias 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.
Lancelot has an active guard here but Dias has managed to pass into half guard.
Dias wants to take a breather but Lancelot is having none of it.
Lancelot works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dias really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lancelot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lancelot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lancelot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lancelot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dias is pushing down on Lancelot's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lancelot is fighting to maintain full guard but Dias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dias decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dias.
Dias lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lancelot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dias moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dias tries for a takedown but Lancelot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Dias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dias lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dias doesn't manage to clinch there - Lancelot circles away.
Lancelot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lancelot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancelot misses with a looping left.
Dias looks for a takedown but Lancelot sprawls well.
Lancelot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dias sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Lancelot as Dias shoots in.
Dias tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lancelot swivels and escapes.
Jefferson Lancelot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Dias.
Dias looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lancelot throws a right and a left that Dias avoids nicely.
Lancelot thows a body shot but no joy.
Jefferson Lancelot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancelot throws a body punch but Dias moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lancelot misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias misses with a takedown attempt - Lancelot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dias moves out of range as Lancelot strikes.
Lancelot misses with a shot to the body
and Dias makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dias fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lancelot avoids it really well and circles away.
Dias shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lancelot sprawls well. Lancelot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dias gets slowly back to his feet.
Dias looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lancelot is fending him off so far but Dias persists. Nope, Lancelot circles away and we're back to standing.
Dias changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lancelot looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dias in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancelot regains half guard.
Dias is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lancelot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dias slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lancelot wants to sweep here but Dias controlling him for the moment.
Lancelot keeping moving, preventing Dias from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dias has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lancelot is proving hard to escape from.
Lancelot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dias defends well.
Dias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lancelot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dias is one step ahead there.
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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dias wants to clinch.
Jefferson Lancelot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancelot keeps the fight on the outside.
Dias moves in looking to clinch but Lancelot pushes him off.
Dias shoots in for a takedown but Lancelot shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dias closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lancelot moves into full guard.
Dave Dias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dias trying to control but Lancelot is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Dias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dias 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Dias!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sloth Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Kausch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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BJJ White 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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sloth Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Kausch!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kausch was covering up waiting for the punch and Peterson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kausch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kausch looking for a sweep. Not yet Kausch, not yet.
Kausch pulls Peterson in close to prevent any damage.
Kausch is looking for a triangle but Peterson pushes his legs off easily.
Kausch is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Peterson frees his head nicely. Oh but Kausch has switched to an armbar! Peterson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ryan Kausch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandro Abruzzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bivo Zivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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222 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Counter striker
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sandro Abruzzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bivo Zivo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zivo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abruzzi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abruzzi stuffs the takedown attempt from Zivo. Zivo gets slowly back to his feet.
Zivo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circling - Abruzzi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bivo Zivo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abruzzi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zivo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zivo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abruzzi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abruzzi trying to control but Zivo is working from the bottom.
Abruzzi content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abruzzi trying to control but Zivo is working from the bottom.
Abruzzi thows a big elbow that misses.
Abruzzi throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abruzzi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zivo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abruzzi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Zivo's guard now.
Sandro Abruzzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bivo Zivo.
Zivo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Abruzzi won't allow Zivo to sweep him here.
Abruzzi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Abruzzi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abruzzi being controlled here momentarily.
Abruzzi looking to pass the guard.
Abruzzi trying to control but Zivo is working from the bottom.
Zivo has control of Abruzzi's left arm, preventing Abruzzi from doing any damage.
Abruzzi with a nice head shot there.
Abruzzi thows a big elbow that misses.
Zivo working a defensive guard here.
Abruzzi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abruzzi is looking to work some ground and pound but Zivo has wrist control.
Zivo working a defensive guard here.
Zivo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zivo looks gassed!
Abruzzi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zivo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Abruzzi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zivo keeping hold of Abruzzi's head, controlling as best he can.
Zivo is not content to let Abruzzi control the position.
Zivo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abruzzi lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zivo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zivo is pulling down on Abruzzi's head. It's preventing any offense from Abruzzi, at least for the moment.
Abruzzi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abruzzi working some strikes from top position.
Abruzzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Zivo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abruzzi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zivo's head.
Zivo keeping moving, preventing Abruzzi from controlling successfully.
Abruzzi throwing strikes from guard but Zivo blocks nicely.
Abruzzi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandro Abruzzi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zivo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abruzzi counters with a shoot takedown. Zivo fights it but they end up in guard.
Zivo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Abruzzi!
Abruzzi tries to lock up and control but Zivo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abruzzi flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Abruzzi can't escape the position.
Zivo tries to control but Abruzzi wriggling away.
Abruzzi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zivo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abruzzi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zivo wants to control the pace but Abruzzi is squirming around nicely.
Zivo controlling from the full mount.
Abruzzi throwing hammer fists to the chest of Zivo. What's that going to do exactly?
Zivo tries to control but Abruzzi wriggling away.
Abruzzi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sandro Abruzzi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Abruzzi gets back to half guard.
Zivo prevents Abruzzi from improving his position.
Zivo wants to get back to his feet.
Abruzzi controlling the position for now.
Abruzzi is not content to let Zivo control the position.
Abruzzi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Abruzzi moves into full guard.
Abruzzi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zivo trying to control the position from guard on top but Abruzzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abruzzi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Zivo trying to control but Abruzzi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abruzzi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Zivo stopping the sweep attempt from Abruzzi.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zivo fails with the takedown
and Abruzzi counters with a takedown into side control.
Abruzzi is looking to take a break and control but Zivo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zivo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zivo tries to buck Abruzzi off but Abruzzi is having none of it.
Zivo is not content to let Abruzzi control the position.
Abruzzi working the ground and pound from side control.
Zivo pushes Abruzzi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Abruzzi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Abruzzi is working Zivo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Abruzzi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zivo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Abruzzi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zivo some visible discomfort.
Abruzzi cracks Zivo with a big right hand but Zivo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abruzzi scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sandro Abruzzi dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Abruzzi 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.
Zivo looking to control.
Abruzzi postures up and lands a big shot to Zivo's brow.
Abruzzi stands up over Zivo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Abruzzi lands a couple of elbows.
Abruzzi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abruzzi throwing strikes but missing.
Zivo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zivo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abruzzi is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zivo trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abruzzi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zivo is keeping the position for now.
Abruzzi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zivo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Abruzzi has managed to get both his arms back between Zivo's legs - danger averted.
Abruzzi wants to control from the top but Zivo keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Abruzzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zivo was well out of range. Poor timing from Abruzzi.
Zivo blocks a leg kick.
Abruzzi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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.
Zivo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zivo trying to stall but Abruzzi improves his position.
Abruzzi tries to score a body lock takedown but Zivo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abruzzi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zivo misses with a knee to the head.
Abruzzi is stalling here.
Abruzzi tries to pull guard but Zivo holds him up against the cage and eventually Abruzzi drops back down to his feet.
Abruzzi tries to pull guard but Zivo holds him up against the cage and eventually Abruzzi drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandro Abruzzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zivo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Abruzzi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zivo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abruzzi gets a takedown into half guard.
Abruzzi is looking to take a break and control but Zivo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abruzzi working Zivo over with strikes.
Abruzzi is thwarting Zivo's attempts to control the position.
Abruzzi lands with a punch from half guard.
Zivo is staying active underneath Abruzzi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sandro Abruzzi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zivo won't allow Abruzzi to pass to mount.
Zivo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zivo.
Zivo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Abruzzi is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Zivo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Abruzzi's back instead.
Abruzzi rolls, trying to escape but Zivo keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Abruzzi trying to control the action but Zivo just sinks the hooks in.
Bivo Zivo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zivo is trying to stick to Abruzzi's back but Abruzzi is turning into Zivo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zivo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Abruzzi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sandro Abruzzi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abruzzi 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandro Abruzzi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Le Clerc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Clerc has chosen Chicane - Saltwater as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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23
185 lbs
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23
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ryan McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Le Clerc!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy closes the distance and clinches up with Le Clerc, looking for a takedown. McCarthy pushes Le Clerc against the cage but Le Clerc circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Le Clerc throws out a powerful jab.
McCarthy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Le Clerc's waist but Le Clerc gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCarthy off to one side.
McCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Le Clerc sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Clerc moves into the clinch successfully.
McCarthy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McCarthy gets underhooks to prevent Le Clerc's takedown attempt.
McCarthy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Le Clerc regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCarthy trying to control but Le Clerc is working from the bottom.
McCarthy passes Le Clerc's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Le Clerc tries to roll over but McCarthy keeps him under control.
Le Clerc slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Le Clerc looking for a sweep. Not yet Le Clerc, not yet.
Le Clerc is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Le Clerc works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCarthy pushes down on Le Clerc's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Le Clerc missing with punches from the bottom.
McCarthy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCarthy tries to pass to full mount but Le Clerc defends it.
Le Clerc is looking for a sweep. McCarthy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Le Clerc shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McCarthy wants to control but Le Clerc is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McCarthy is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is looking to control Le Clerc's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCarthy avoid being mounted?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCarthy is looking to escape.
Le Clerc seems to be looking for submissions.
Le Clerc looks gassed!
Le Clerc slips a nice elbow through McCarthy's hands, connecting with McCarthy's forehead.
McCarthy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Le Clerc working McCarthy over with strikes.
McCarthy missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ground and pound from Le Clerc.
Le Clerc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCarthy defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Clerc drops an elbow to the side of McCarthy's head.
Le Clerc throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Le Clerc is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCarthy defends it well.
Le Clerc is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
Le Clerc has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCarthy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Le Clerc is working away from the top position though.
McCarthy tries to roll over but Le Clerc keeps him under control.
Le Clerc lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Le Clerc prevents McCarthy from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCarthy tries for a takedown but Le Clerc circles away easily
and Le Clerc counters with a single leg into guard. McCarthy didn't expect that.
Le Clerc won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.
Le Clerc slips nicely into half guard.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet.
Le Clerc slips a nice elbow through McCarthy's hands, connecting with McCarthy's forehead.
Le Clerc working the head and body with strikes.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position.
Le Clerc landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Clerc is working for a kimura but McCarthy is defending it quite comfortably.
McCarthy pushes Le Clerc off looking to stand but Le Clerc dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Le Clerc dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McCarthy throws a leg kick that misses.
McCarthy fails with the takedown
and Le Clerc counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McCarthy!
McCarthy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCarthy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Le Clerc is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCarthy is just riding it out for now. Le Clerc eventually gives up the hold.
McCarthy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Le Clerc looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Le Clerc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCarthy's head.
McCarthy trying to control from the bottom.
Le Clerc throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Clerc lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Clerc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McCarthy kicks off Le Clerc and gets to his feet.
Ryan McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarthy fails with the takedown
and Le Clerc counters by clinching up.
Le Clerc has McCarthy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCarthy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCarthy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Le Clerc pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Le Clerc goes for a takedown attempt but McCarthy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Le Clerc counters with a straight right hand.
McCarthy with a poor takedown
and Le Clerc counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Clerc distracts McCarthy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Le Clerc won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.
Le Clerc is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Le Clerc scoring with some ground and pound.
Le Clerc works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Damien Le Clerc has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCarthy is looking to escape.
Le Clerc looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Le Clerc looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Le Clerc sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCarthy defending well though.
McCarthy is trying to stand.
Le Clerc lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Clerc prevents McCarthy from standing back up.
Le Clerc passes to side control.
Le Clerc tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Le Clerc working the ground and pound but McCarthy is defending the strikes.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McCarthy with a poor takedown
and Le Clerc counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Le Clerc.
Le Clerc won't allow McCarthy to get back to his feet.
Le Clerc drops back looking for a leg! McCarthy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCarthy manages to kick Le Clerc off! Le Clerc jumps back into McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy wants to sweep here but Le Clerc controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Clerc pushing down on McCarthy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Le Clerc is nestled in close to McCarthy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McCarthy works his way to full guard. Good work.
McCarthy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Le Clerc is controlling him.
Le Clerc is in close to McCarthy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCarthy trying to control the position.
McCarthy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Le Clerc is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarthy wants to sweep but no luck.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A punch lands to the side of McCarthy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Le Clerc shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Le Clerc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Le Clerc scores with a takedown into McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy lands a decent shot there.
McCarthy pushes Le Clerc off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Le Clerc changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCarthy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McCarthy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Le Clerc connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McCarthy some visible discomfort.
McCarthy struggling a bit here.
Le Clerc tries for a kimura but McCarthy is defending well.
McCarthy pushes Le Clerc away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Le Clerc gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Clerc tries to move to mount but McCarthy blocks the move with his legs.
McCarthy is trying to get back to his feet.
Le Clerc has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McCarthy!
Le Clerc prevents McCarthy from getting the reversal.
Le Clerc landing punches.
Le Clerc scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McCarthy?
Le Clerc raining down shots from the mount!
Le Clerc landing strikes from the mount.
Le Clerc thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Le Clerc looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ryan McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
McCarthy working to try and regain half guard.
Le Clerc breaks from McCarthy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McCarthy is trying desperately to improve position.
Le Clerc landing strikes from the mount.
McCarthy trying desperately to get to his feet.
Le Clerc lands with some strikes.
Le Clerc scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McCarthy?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to reverse the position but Le Clerc maintains control.
McCarthy tries to buck Le Clerc off but he can't manage it.
Le Clerc landing strikes from the mount.
Le Clerc postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McCarthy looks a forlorn figure.
McCarthy somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Le Clerc tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCarthy is able to avoid easily.
Damien Le Clerc is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCarthy is looking to clinch but Le Clerc is avoiding it.
McCarthy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Le Clerc counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Le Clerc misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Le Clerc counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Clerc seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Le Clerc pushing down on McCarthy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Le Clerc wants to take a breather but McCarthy is having none of it.
McCarthy wants to get back to full guard.
Le Clerc controlling the action here.
McCarthy is refusing to be controlled, as Le Clerc sits in half guard.
McCarthy flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Le Clerc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Le Clerc has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Le Clerc!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shemp Cobblestone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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260 lbs
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1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shemp Cobblestone!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobblestone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cobblestone.
Dias displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cobblestone.
Cobblestone dives in and grabs Dias's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dias pushes down on Cobblestone's head and hops out.
Dias wants to clinch.
Cobblestone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cobblestone shoots for a double leg takedown but Dias sprawls well. He's pushed Cobblestone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ricky Dias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shemp Cobblestone.
Dias wants to clinch.
Good exchange - Dias coming out on top.
It looks like Shemp Cobblestone has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Cobblestone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dias connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cobblestone keeps the fight on the outside.
Dias moves into the clinch.
Cobblestone tries to break the clinch but Dias is controlling the position.
Cobblestone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobblestone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dias smiles and moves away.
Dias scores with a shot to the body.
Cobblestone looks gassed!
Dias is looking to clinch.
Cobblestone keeps the fight on the outside.
Dias wants to clinch.
Cobblestone walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cobblestone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cobblestone stops Dias from standing up.
Dias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cobblestone stops Dias from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cobblestone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dias lands with an uppercut that bounces Cobblestone off the cage and back into rage.
That has opened up Shemp Cobblestone's cut even more.
A jab-cross combination lands for Dias and sends Cobblestone crashing to the mat! Dias follows him down to the mat - Cobblestone regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The cut above Shemp Cobblestone's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dias is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Cobblestone manages to get to full guard.
Dias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cobblestone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dias has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cobblestone is proving hard to escape from.
Dias trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobblestone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dias looking to sit in guard and control but Cobblestone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cobblestone wants to pass the guard but Dias is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dias tries to clinch but Cobblestone is having none of it.
Dias connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shemp Cobblestone's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shemp Cobblestone's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricky Dias!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kevin Tate has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Tate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Newton!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Newton drops his hands momentarily and Tate takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Newton needs to keep his hands up - Tate had a free shot at his head there.
Tate tests Newton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Newton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tate bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Newton takes a swing at Tate's ribcage but misses.
Newton misses with the combination.
Newton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Newton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tate missing with knees to the body.
Newton wants the takedown. Tate is fighting it off but Newton persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tate's guard against the cage.
Tate has an active guard here but Newton has managed to pass into half guard.
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton prevents Tate from improving his position.
Newton looks to land a strike but Tate avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Newton advances to half guard.
Tate tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tate doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton.
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.
Newton wants to pass to mount but Tate is defending the position.
Newton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tate!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate is trying to escape the mount.
Newton stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Newton fails with the takedown.
Newton looks gassed!
Newton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tate manages to avoid it.
Tate lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Newton backs up against the cage.
Tate lands with a nice body kick.
Newton throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tate lands a high kick!
It looks like Eric Newton has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tate.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tate.
Tate fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Newton on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton takes one on the button.
Tate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tate connects with the punch.
Tate misses with a combination
and Newton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tate lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tate lands a high kick!
Tate throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tate slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Tate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Newton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Newton fails with the takedown.
Newton has a takedown stuffed.
Newton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tate finds it's way round the side to connect with Newton's head.
Newton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tate. That's going to slow Newton down.
Newton misses with a hook to the body
and Tate counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tate with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Newton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tate cracks Newton with a good jab.
Tate listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Eric Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Tate.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tate, right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tate is looking to clinch but Newton is avoiding it.
Tate fakes the leg kick and cracks Newton in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Tate as Newton shoots in.
Kevin Tate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Newton.
Tate scores with a spinning back kick!
Newton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Newton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tate circles away quickly and effectively.
Tate lands with a straight right. Newton didn't see that one coming.
Tate walks into a jab.
Tate with a jab.
Newton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Newton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tate slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Newton.
Good shot there by Tate.
Tate stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tate pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tate napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tate is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Newton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Newton prevents Tate from improving his position.
Newton wants to stand but Tate has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Newton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Newton wants to free his trapped foot but Tate is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tate reverses the position - he's now on top in Newton's guard.
Tate wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Newton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tate clobbers Newton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tate pushes Newton away with a front kick.
Newton misses with a body shot
and Tate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tate scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newton.
Newton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tate connects with a high kick.
Newton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Newton misses with a hook. Tate ducked under it nicely.
Tate cracks Newton with a good jab.
Newton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tate.
A low kick from Newton misses
and Tate counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tate works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Tate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eric Newton's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Newton avoids the body shot from Tate.
Newton misses with a few strikes there.
Newton takes one to the side of the head.
Tate slips a jab and a cross from Newton.
Tate goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Newton throws a nice looking combination but Tate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tate tries to bum rush Newton with a series of wild strikes but Newton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kevin Tate is winning the standup battle so far.
Newton misses with a two punch combination.
Tate scores with a jab.
Tate lands a with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate throws a quick inside leg kick.
Newton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Tate.
Newton throws a head kick that misses.
Newton takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton tries to bum rush Tate with a series of wild strikes but Tate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tate. Tate obviously looking to wear him down.
Newton fails with the takedown.
Tate punishes Newton's body with a nice straight punch.
Tate misses with a hook. Newton ducked under it nicely.
Newton throws a right hand that Tate ducks under and follows up with a left that Tate also avoids with ease.
Tate blocks a head kick by Newton.
Tate connects with a good right hand that stumbles Newton. Newton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tate.
Newton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice combination there by Newton.
Newton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tate rather than just go for the knockout.
Tate connects with a solid leg kick.
Tate moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Newton thows a leg kick but Tate checks it
and Tate counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton throws a lazy right hand but Tate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newton walks into a left hand.
Tate scoring well with a low kick there.
Tate throws a hook but Newton avoids it easily.
Tate digs a good hook to Newton's body.
Tate buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tate, pushing him back against the cage.
Newton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tate backwards.
Tate misses with a knee strike.
Tate managing to block the knees to the body from Newton.
Newton breaks from the clinch.
Tate lands with a cross.
Newton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Newton waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Tate.
Tate throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Newton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tate at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate scores with a one two! Newton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kevin Tate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tate closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Newton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tate.
Newton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tate.
Tate misses with a straight right.
Tate takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tate looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tate misses with an uppercut.
Newton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Newton - that landed with a thud.
Tate using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Newton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Newton lands a nice uppercut.
Newton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Newton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kevin Tate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Newton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tate's elbow.
Tate prevents Newton from breaking the clinch.
Tate looking to stall.
Tate keeps control of Newton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eric Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newton misses with a body punch.
Knees to the body from Tate.
Newton throws a head punch that misses.
Tate trying to stall but Newton improves his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tate prevents Newton from breaking the clinch.
Newton digs a right hand underneath Tate's ribcage. Tate let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tate has Newton pressed against the cage.
Newton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Tate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tate, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Tate!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Brooklyn by Jay Z as his entrance music. Kevin Johnson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hunt drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Hunt really is a fat lump.
Hunt scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt thows a big elbow that misses.
Hunt trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Hunt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Hunt is stalling in the full guard.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunt passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hunt thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hunt working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hunt pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunt in particular looking to stall.
Hunt drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Nice strikes from Hunt there.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Well, if Hunt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hunt is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt not doing much here.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson with the active half guard here but Hunt passes nicely into side control.
Hunt working the ground and pound.
Hunt trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Hunt cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hunt creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hunt scores with a couple of short elbows.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Hunt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hunt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Hunt lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hunt is tapping! Great win for Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kevin Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miuk Yochida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy DeMora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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189 lbs
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185 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miuk Yochida!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Troy DeMora!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeMora tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeMora misses with a low kick as Yochida jumps back.
Yochida closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Yochida tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
DeMora is looking to regain half guard here but Yochida keeps moving and retains side control.
Yochida takes a little break here. DeMora wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
DeMora tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeMora gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yochida is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yochida is looking for a kimura but DeMora is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yochida to get the leverage.
DeMora is looking to control Yochida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeMora avoid being mounted?
DeMora is looking to improve his position.
DeMora wants to get back to full guard but Yochida has mounted him!
DeMora tries to hold on but Yochida pushes him away.
Yochida misses with some ground and pound and DeMora recovers position to half guard.
DeMora is trying is best to control the position here.
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.
Yochida prevents DeMora from improving his position.
DeMora is looking to escape.
DeMora keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Yochida tries to pass the half guard into mount. DeMora knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yochida trying to control from half guard but DeMora is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMora wants to improve his position but Yochida is controlling well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DeMora fails with the takedown
and Yochida counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for DeMora!
DeMora looks gassed!
Yochida controlling his opponent.
DeMora tries to hold on but Yochida postures up.
DeMora is looking to improve his position but Yochida isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMora is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Yochida content just to control the position here.
Yochida avoids the attempt from DeMora to control.
DeMora is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yochida tries to control but DeMora wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miuk Yochida 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.
Yochida gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DeMora counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeMora.
DeMora looking to pass the guard.
DeMora wants to control from the top but Yochida keeps moving.
DeMora looking to sit in guard and control but Yochida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yochida content to stall in guard here.
DeMora looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeMora is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMora manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yochida manages to get himself to full guard.
DeMora trying to control the position from guard on top but Yochida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yochida working for a triangle but DeMora defends it easily.
DeMora looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yochida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeMora gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeMora pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yochida is keeping the position for now.
DeMora wants to control from the top but Yochida keeps moving.
Yochida is trying to keep DeMora in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMora stays in close to Yochida's body and controls the position.
Yochida wants to sweep here but DeMora controlling him for the moment.
Yochida is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yochida doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yochida moves into range and clinches up with DeMora.
DeMora gets underhooks to prevent Yochida's takedown attempt.
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.
Yochida drops down looking for an ankle pick but DeMora pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miuk Yochida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeMora closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
DeMora takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yochida blocking the ground and pound attempt from DeMora.
DeMora trying to control from half guard but Yochida is working away.
DeMora trying to pass the guard but Yochida defending well.
Yochida is pressing down on DeMora's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy DeMora 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.
DeMora misses with a takedown
so Yochida counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yochida is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yochida is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yochida trying to control the position from guard on top but DeMora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yochida won't allow DeMora to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeMora working for a triangle but Yochida defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMora is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yochida tries to free his leg and advance position but DeMora is retaining full guard.
Yochida is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! DeMora is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! DeMora has escaped and now he's on top!
DeMora trying to control the position from guard on top but Yochida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yochida trying to strike off his back.
DeMora is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yochida 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.
DeMora slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yochida tries to bench press DeMora off him but DeMora keeps the position.
DeMora wants to control but Yochida is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DeMora shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Yochida can't escape the position.
DeMora takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yochida looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
DeMora trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yochida is trying to get back to his feet but DeMora has full control of the position and if anything, Yochida has just worked his way into a worse spot.
DeMora controlling from the back.
Will DeMora go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
DeMora throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yochida tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
DeMora with shots to the head and body - Yochida looks very uncomfortable down there.
Yochida tries to lock up and control but DeMora gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Miuk Yochida did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yochida misses with a takedown
and DeMora counters with a shoot takedown. Yochida fights it but they end up in guard.
Yochida is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeMora looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yochida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeMora.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Yochida being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeMora trying to control but Yochida is working from the bottom.
Yochida can't keep his opponent in guard - DeMora advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yochida wants to control but DeMora is keeping busy.
Yochida missing with punches from the bottom.
DeMora wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yochida keeps working.
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.
DeMora is figuring out what he wants to do next.
DeMora is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yochida is just riding it out for now. DeMora eventually gives up the hold.
Yochida is trying to maintain the position but DeMora is very close to passing his half guard.
DeMora is trying to control the action in half guard but Yochida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DeMora walks into a stiff left hand from Yochida.
Yochida looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for DeMora!
DeMora is looking to improve his position but Yochida isn't that keen on the idea.
Yochida moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, DeMora has worked his arm free - good work by DeMora!
Yochida throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeMora is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Yochida is just content to waste time from the top position. DeMora takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
DeMora is looking to sweep but instead, Yochida has passed into half guard.
Yochida is trying to work for a kimura but DeMora is defending well.
DeMora blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yochida.
DeMora controlling the position for now.
Yochida throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy DeMora dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Yochida with a lazy takedown attempt
so DeMora counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
DeMora stands and throws Yochida's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yochida struggling a bit here.
DeMora taking a breather here.
DeMora tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no DeMora has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
DeMora trying to control the action but Yochida is working from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yochida is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
DeMora working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yochida wants to control but DeMora postures up.
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.
DeMora tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DeMora shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yochida's guard.
Yochida is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeMora stands and throws Yochida's legs to the side, diving into side control.
DeMora trying to control the action but Yochida is working from the bottom.
Yochida manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeMora wants to take a breather but Yochida is having none of it.
DeMora trying to mount his opponent but Yochida defends it.
Yochida actively working from the bottom here.
Yochida is trying to get back to full guard.
Yochida is holding on to half guard well.
DeMora trying to control the action but Yochida is working from the bottom.
DeMora is looking for submissions but instead, Yochida has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yochida looking to control.
DeMora avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeMora stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yochida swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yochida is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
DeMora wants to control from the top but Yochida keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy DeMora comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think DeMora has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:48
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 47:48
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy DeMora!
Troy DeMora is the new middleweight champion!
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