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ANB 23: Lytle v Todd PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franc Janz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phelan Whelan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phelan Whelan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Franc Janz's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franc Janz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phelan Whelan!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whelan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Janz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Janz swings for the body but Whelan moves out of range.
Whelan slips under a jab from Janz.
Janz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whelan sprawls well. Whelan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Janz gets slowly back to his feet.
Janz throws an overhand right that lands on Whelan's shoulder, as Whelan tries to avoid the shot.
Janz looks to throw the jab but Whelan is out of range.
Janz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whelan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whelan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whelan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Whelan throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Whelan stopping the sweep attempt from Janz.
Whelan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Whelan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Janz is on top in guard.
Whelan keeping moving, preventing Janz from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Janz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Janz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Janz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Janz thows a big elbow that misses.
Janz wants to stand but Whelan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Whelan wants to stand up but Janz is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Janz waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Whelan.
Whelan works over Janz's head and body with a nice combination.
Whelan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Janz can't escape the position.
Janz is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whelan avoids the attempt from Janz to control.
Janz tries to reverse the position but Whelan maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Janz wants to hold on but Whelan pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phelan Whelan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Janz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Janz thows a body shot but no joy.
Whelan blocks a jab.
Whelan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whelan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Janz missing with a left hand there. Whelan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whelan lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whelan digs a good body shot into Janz's ribs.
Janz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Phelan Whelan has been cut.
Whelan closes the distance and pushes Janz back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Janz is trying to break the clinch but Whelan is controlling him.
Janz breaks from the clinch.
Phelan Whelan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Janz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Whelan's hands.
Whelan throws a right and a left that Janz avoids nicely.
Janz throws a looping overhand right but Whelan ducks down to avoid it.
Janz misses the jab.
Janz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Janz misses with a takedown
and Whelan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Janz misses with a double jab
and Whelan counters with a series of strikes. Janz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Janz misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janz looks to score with a jab to the body but Whelan is just out of range.
Janz tries for a takedown but Whelan circles away easily
and Whelan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whelan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Whelan wants to stand up but Janz has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Janz wants to control the action here but instead Whelan manages to pass to full mount!
Janz tries to hold on but Whelan postures up.
Whelan tries to control but Janz wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janz tries to hold on but Whelan postures up.
Janz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Janz tries to hold on but Whelan postures up.
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.
Janz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Janz tries to lock up and control but Whelan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Janz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Phelan Whelan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Phelan Whelan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Janz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whelan.
Franc Janz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Janz misses with a hook.
Janz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Janz blocks a leg kick.
Janz throws the left hand but Whelan avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the body from Janz misses
and Whelan counters by moving into the clinch.
Whelan tries to circle away but Janz has him pinned against the cage.
Janz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whelan throws a series of strikes that have Janz backpedaling.
Whelan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Janz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Janz waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Whelan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Janz wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Janz.
Janz throws an overhand right that lands on Whelan's shoulder, as Whelan tries to avoid the shot.
Janz throws a hook but Whelan avoids it easily.
Janz throws a combination that misses
and Whelan counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Janz.
Janz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whelan's elbow.
Janz breaks the clinch.
Whelan misses with a two punch combination.
Whelan lands a nice shot to the body.
Whelan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Franc Janz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whelan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Whelan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Janz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Janz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Janz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Janz trying to control the position from guard on top but Whelan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janz thows a big elbow that misses.
Janz throws a strike but Whelan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Janz wants to sweep here but Whelan controlling him for the moment.
Janz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Whelan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Whelan throwing shots but Janz is blocking nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Whelan slips a straight right by Janz.
A slow jab from Janz misses its intended target.
Janz throws a series of punches but Whelan moves out of range.
Janz throws the left hand but Whelan avoids the punch easily.
Janz misses with a looping right.
Janz missing with a left hand there. Whelan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whelan blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Janz.
Whelan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Phelan Whelan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Whelan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Janz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franc Janz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Whelan 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Phelan Whelan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Gunderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Soszynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Soszynski's choice of entrance music: Hulkamania. Happy Gunderson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Happy Gunderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Soszynski!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soszynski connects with a nice looking jab.
Soszynski stuns Gunderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soszynski. That's going to slow Gunderson down.
Gunderson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gunderson.
Gunderson swings around for an armbar but Soszynski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gunderson's guard.
Soszynski wants to stand but Gunderson is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soszynski is aware though and is defending well.
Soszynski tries to stand but Gunderson is controlling from the bottom.
Gunderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gunderson has his foot on Soszynski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soszynski works his way back into a safe position though.
Gunderson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soszynski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gunderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soszynski has managed to get both his arms back between Gunderson's legs - danger averted.
Gunderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gunderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gunderson has a closed guard, preventing Soszynski from standing up.
Gunderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gunderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Soszynski defends well.
Soszynski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gunderson is proving hard to escape from.
Gunderson looking for a guillotine here but Soszynski defends easily.
Gunderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski wants to stand but Gunderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gunderson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soszynski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soszynski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soszynski stands up and waves to Gunderson to follow him.
Gunderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gunderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Soszynski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gunderson throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Soszynski can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Soszynski is retaining full guard.
Soszynski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gunderson stops Soszynski from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gunderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gunderson looking to pass the guard.
Soszynski looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soszynski is looking to stand up but Gunderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Soszynski lands with a nice combination. Gunderson backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Soszynski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gunderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gunderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soszynski.
Gunderson dives in and grabs Soszynski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Soszynski pushes down on Gunderson's head and hops out.
Soszynski lands a jab to the nose.
Gunderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Happy Gunderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soszynski leaves Gunderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Happy Gunderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Gunderson with that takedown attempt.
Gunderson closes the distance and clinches up with Soszynski, looking for a takedown. Gunderson pushes Soszynski against the cage but Soszynski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Soszynski as Gunderson shoots in.
Gunderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gunderson throws a combination that misses
and Soszynski counters with a series of strikes. Gunderson will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soszynski throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Gunderson colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Soszynski as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Gunderson is left battered and dazed whilst Soszynski and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Soszynski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Kildahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bowhime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kildahl comes to the cage accompanied by Sound of Madness. Sam Kildahl has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Kildahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Bowhime!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kildahl stuffs the takedown attempt from Bowhime. Bowhime gets slowly back to his feet.
Bowhime shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kildahl wants to improve his position but Bowhime is controlling well.
Bowhime takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bowhime is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bowhime 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.
Bowhime is looking for a kimura here.
Kildahl wants to get back to full guard but Bowhime has passed into side control.
BOOM! Bowhime connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kildahl is looking to improve his position but Bowhime isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Bowhime! Kildahl is hurt baaadly! Bowhime is firing away with more strikes - Kildahl is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Bowhime!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boo Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Stewart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boo Coleman!
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, Tony Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stewart sprawls well. Stewart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
Tony Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coleman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stewart pinned against the cage. Stewart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Coleman works over Stewart's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Tony Stewart has been cut.
Coleman blocks a head kick by Stewart.
Stewart throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
Stewart fails to land with a series of punches.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stewart sprawls well. Stewart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Coleman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boo Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coleman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Coleman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stewart is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coleman is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Coleman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Coleman throwing shots but Stewart is blocking nicely.
Stewart wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stewart's head.
Coleman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Coleman is breathing heavily.
Coleman wants to control but Stewart is keeping him busy.
Coleman stops Stewart from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Coleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Coleman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stewart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stewart moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Stewart jabs Coleman right on the nose. Coleman blinks but takes it well.
Stewart misses with a low kick as Coleman jumps back.
Stewart scores with a three punch combo!
Stewart works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Coleman takes one to the chin there.
Stewart with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart lands with a nice combination. Coleman backs away looking to recover.
Coleman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Coleman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stewart is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman shoots for a takedown but Stewart saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Stewart.
Coleman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stewart to the mat! Stewart manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coleman trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
Coleman 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.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stewart pulls Coleman in close to his closed guard and prevents Coleman from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stewart kicks Coleman off and gets to his feet.
Stewart throws a one two combo.
Stewart is looking to score with low kicks.
Coleman blocks a head kick by Stewart.
Coleman fails to land the takedown.
Stewart cracks Coleman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stewart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice cross by Stewart.
Stewart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stewart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stewart's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stewart throws a combination that misses
and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stewart won't be happy with that.
Stewart parries the strikes from Coleman easily there. Coleman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stewart to escape.
Stewart takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stewart wants to get back to his feet.
Stewart takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stewart is looking for a sweep.
Coleman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Stewart is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Coleman is chipping away with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stewart prevents Coleman from improving position.
Coleman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Coleman working the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Coleman.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stewart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stewart lands with a shot to the body.
Stewart lands a with a good body shot.
Coleman slips a jab from Stewart.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Coleman.
Boo Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Stewart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stewart swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Coleman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stewart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stewart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman.
Boo Coleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stewart has his foot on Coleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman works his way back into a safe position though.
Coleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coleman thows a big elbow that misses.
Stewart wants to stand but Coleman is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Coleman avoids the head kick by Stewart.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stewart as he avoids it easily.
Stewart goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.
Tony Stewart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman misses with a takedown attempt - Stewart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boo Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Stewart throws a body kick that misses.
Stewart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stewart throws a leg kick
and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stewart won't be happy with that.
Coleman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Coleman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stewart down.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Coleman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Stewart sneaks back into half guard.
Coleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stewart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Coleman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Coleman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stewart defending well though.
Stewart has one foot on Coleman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Stewart checks a low kick from Coleman.
Coleman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stewart.
Coleman slips a jab and a cross from Stewart.
Stewart throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
Coleman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stewart but Stewart pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stewart lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman slips a jab and a cross from Stewart.
A head kick misses from Stewart.
Coleman tries to land a front kick but Stewart steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stewart scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boo Coleman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stewart's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Stewart bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Coleman tries to clinch up.
Coleman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stewart manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
Coleman postures up in Stewart's guard and throws a big left but Stewart blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coleman postures up in Stewart's guard and throws a big left but Stewart blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart pulls Coleman in to control the position.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coleman throws and elbow that misses. Stewart uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coleman's guard. Nice move by Stewart!
Coleman being controlled here, momentarily.
Coleman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stewart not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stewart postures up.
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.
Stewart stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stewart throws a nice looking combination but Coleman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coleman fails with a takedown attempt.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Coleman shoots in looking for a takedown. Stewart tries to sprawl out of it but Coleman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stewart manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stewart lands a jab to the nose.
Coleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Stewart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coleman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stewart scores with a one two! Coleman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stewart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stewart has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stewart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coleman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart slaps away a takedown attempt from Coleman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boo Coleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Coleman with that takedown attempt.
Coleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stewart swivels and escapes.
Stewart misses with a head kick.
Stewart leaves Coleman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stewart throws a leg kick that is checked
and Coleman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stewart's guard now.
Stewart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coleman works over Stewart with some ground and pound from guard.
Coleman is looking to work some ground and pound but Stewart has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stewart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stewart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Coleman.
Coleman is pushing down on Stewart's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stewart is fighting to maintain full guard but Coleman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stewart wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coleman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coleman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stewart with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stewart tries to kick Coleman off but Coleman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Coleman throwing shots but Stewart is blocking nicely.
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boo Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coleman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boo Coleman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Mashdein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny TheRotten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinny Mashdein could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny TheRotten's chin.
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinny Mashdein!
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, Johnny TheRotten!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mashdein letting TheRotten take a breather here.
Mashdein is working for takedown but TheRotten is calmly controlling the position for now.
TheRotten changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mashdein fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mashdein wants to clinch up but TheRotten keeps it at a distance.
Mashdein throws a series of punches but TheRotten moves out of range.
TheRotten stuffs the takedown attempt from Mashdein. Mashdein gets slowly back to his feet.
Mashdein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mashdein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with TheRotten but TheRotten pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Mashdein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mashdein throws a right and a left that TheRotten avoids nicely.
Mashdein misses with a two punch combination.
TheRotten avoids a punch combination nicely.
TheRotten throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mashdein's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashdein misses with a wild combination.
Horrible takedown by TheRotten or perhaps it was just good defense by Mashdein which made him look bad.
Mashdein tries to clinch but TheRotten moves out of range.
TheRotten lands a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mashdein is defended easily by TheRotten.
Mashdein is breathing heavily.
TheRotten is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mashdein tries to clinch up.
Mashdein fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but TheRotten avoids it really well and circles away.
No joy there for Mashdein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
TheRotten tries to clinch up but Mashdein circles away and keeps his distance.
TheRotten avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
TheRotten takes the fight into the clinch.
Mashdein goes for a takedown in the clinch but TheRotten prevents it.
Mashdein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
TheRotten changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mashdein fights it off and pushes away nicely.
TheRotten lands a head kick. Mashdein smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mashdein swinging wilding here.
TheRotten circles away from the clinch attempt.
TheRotten throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mashdein keeps the fight on the outside.
Mashdein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
TheRotten moves into the clinch successfully.
Mashdein gets underhooks to prevent TheRotten's takedown attempt.
TheRotten misses with an elbow over the top.
Mashdein wants to stall.
Mashdein changes levels and goes for a takedown here. TheRotten fights it off and pushes away nicely.
TheRotten fails in his attempt to clinch.
TheRotten tries to clinch but Mashdein is having none of it.
TheRotten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mashdein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mashdein tries for a takedown but TheRotten circles away easily
and TheRotten holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
TheRotten looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheRotten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mashdein backwards.
Mashdein has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. TheRotten is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
TheRotten misses with an elbow strike.
TheRotten is looking to control Mashdein's arms but Mashdein gets an underhook and turns him. Now TheRotten has his back to the cage.
TheRotten misses with an elbow over the top.
TheRotten looking to stall.
TheRotten is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Mashdein managing to block the knees to the body from TheRotten.
Mashdein drops to a knee looking for a takedown but TheRotten gets the underhooks and prevents it.
TheRotten has Mashdein pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mashdein manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TheRotten prevents a takedown attempt there.
TheRotten pulls Mashdein into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny TheRotten dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
TheRotten gets a clinch.
TheRotten ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. TheRotten no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
TheRotten is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mashdein wants to improve his position but TheRotten is controlling well.
Mashdein is working hard here to advance position.
TheRotten is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Mashdein has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mashdein tries to roll over but TheRotten keeps him under control.
TheRotten is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mashdein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poor strikes thrown by TheRotten there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mashdein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheRotten has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Mashdein is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny TheRotten!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Vorhees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Speck Trum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speck Trum told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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162 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Vorhees!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Speck Trum!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Vorhees, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vorhees showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trum.
Vorhees throws a right hand that Trum ducks under and follows up with a left that Trum also avoids with ease.
Vorhees cracks Trum with an open hand slap.
Trum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vorhees takes a swing at Trum's ribcage but misses.
Vorhees looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vorhees fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trum moves into the clinch.
Vorhees blocks an elbow strike from Trum.
Trum tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vorhees smiles and moves away.
Vorhees scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trum doesn't seem bothered though.
Trum looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trum digs a good body shot into Vorhees's ribs.
Vorhees connects with a superb combination that knocks Trum out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Vorhees before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Trum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Vorhees!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antoni Hardonk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Israel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardonk's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Requiem for a dream. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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249 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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21
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Inexperienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antoni Hardonk!
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, Brock Israel!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardonk clinches up with Israel and pushes him back against the cage.
Israel looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hardonk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardonk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hardonk lands in his opponent's guard.
Hardonk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hardonk lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hardonk in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Israel trying to remain calm as Hardonk controls from the top position.
Hardonk lands a nice forearm strike.
Hardonk decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hardonk gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardonk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hardonk working the head and body with strikes.
Israel is rocked!
Hardonk is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Israel is hurt! He's hurt bad - Hardonk fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Israel from any more punishment! Congratulations to Hardonk! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoni Hardonk!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demyan Kolovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Bourdeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolovski comes to the cage accompanied by "War Within a Breath" by Rage Against the Machine. Jeffrey Bourdeau is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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2 - 0 - 0 |
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193 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demyan Kolovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeffrey Bourdeau!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolovski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bourdeau napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bourdeau is looking for a sweep.
Bourdeau is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kolovski off and has taken his back!
Kolovski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bourdeau on the ground.
Bourdeau thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kolovski breaks Bourdeau's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bourdeau keeping moving, preventing Kolovski from controlling successfully.
Bourdeau has his feet on Kolovski's thighs here. He's pushed Kolovski off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kolovski screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeffrey Bourdeau!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Owen Woodring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woodring's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, American bad ass. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Owen Woodring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodring throws a nice outside leg kick.
Woodring throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Woodring lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Woodring dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Woodring lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cruz will feel that in the morning.
Cruz looks gassed!
Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Woodring. Woodring obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Woodring.
A solid leg kick lands there for Woodring.
Woodring misses with the combination.
Cruz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A combination from Woodring does no damage.
Woodring throws a front kick that sends Cruz stumbling back into the cage.
Woodring connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Cruz! He's out on his feet! Woodring rushes in and drops Cruz with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Owen Woodring!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lytle kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Light's Out. Christopher Lytle has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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176 lbs
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180 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christopher Lytle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Todd!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lytle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lytle drives through and clinches with Todd against the cage.
Lytle tries for a takedown but Todd manages to get underhooks.
Lytle breaks from the clinch.
Todd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Todd swats away the attempt to clinch by Lytle.
Todd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lytle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Lytle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd misses with a takedown
and Lytle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Todd is pressed up against the cage. Lytle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Todd down to the mat. Todd avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Todd shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lytle counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Todd!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd is in all sorts of trouble here.
Todd regains half guard.
Todd is looking to improve his position.
Todd is trying to control but can't.
Lytle wants to free his trapped foot but Todd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lytle prevents Todd from improving his position.
Lytle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Lytle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Todd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Todd wants to sweep but no luck.
Lytle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Todd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lytle, into his guard.
Todd 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lytle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lytle is on top in guard.
Lytle looking to sit in guard and control but Todd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lytle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lytle pushes Todd off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lytle connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lytle tries for a takedown but Todd circles away easily
and Todd decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lytle's guard.
Todd must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Todd 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.
Lytle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lytle is breathing heavily.
Lytle keeping full guard, as Todd tries to pass.
Todd won't allow Lytle to sweep him here.
Lytle had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Todd is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lytle Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Todd's back instead.
Todd defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lytle's arms.
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 Christopher Lytle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Todd throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lytle was covering up waiting for the punch and Todd finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Todd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Todd wants to control from the top but Lytle keeps moving.
Lytle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Todd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Todd trying to control the position from guard on top but Lytle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Todd looking to sit in guard and control but Lytle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lytle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lytle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Todd counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lytle's guard now.
Lytle throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lytle working for a triangle but Todd defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Todd trying to control the position from guard on top but Lytle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Todd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Todd drops back looking for a leg! Lytle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lytle manages to kick Todd off! Todd jumps back into Lytle's guard.
Lytle is trying to control the position but Todd postures up.
Lytle is looking for a triangle but Todd pushes his legs off easily.
Lytle had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Todd is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lytle Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Todd's back instead.
Todd is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lytle off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Todd manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lytle's guard. Nice work there by Todd.
Lytle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd sitting in guard here, content to control.
Todd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lytle is keeping the position for now.
Todd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Todd passes Lytle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Todd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Todd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lytle defends it well.
Lytle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Lytle looking for submissions off his back.
Todd is looking for a kimura but Lytle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Todd to get the leverage.
Lytle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Todd is controlling the pace.
Lytle looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Todd 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.
Todd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Todd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lytle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Todd, into his guard.
Lytle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Todd manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lytle has Todd in his guard.
Todd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Todd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Todd throws a big right hand that misses.
Lytle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Todd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lytle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lytle keeping moving, preventing Todd from controlling successfully.
Todd looking to sit in guard and control but Lytle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lytle has gone for a leg lock! Todd slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lytle's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lytle looking for a guillotine here but Todd defends easily.
Todd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Todd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Todd 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.
Todd stopping the sweep attempt from Lytle.
Lytle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd trying to control but Lytle is working from the bottom.
Todd content to stall in guard here.
Todd landing with the ground and pound.
Lytle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Todd's guard.
Lytle stands and throws Todd's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Todd is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lytle trying to control the action but Todd is working from the bottom.
Lytle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Todd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Todd prevents Lytle from moving into mount.
Todd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lytle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lytle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Lytle clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Todd with a poor takedown
and Lytle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Todd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lytle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lytle's back!
Todd trying to control momentarily.
Todd controlling well, preventing Lytle from escaping the position.
Lytle turns into Todd and is now in his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Todd is on top in guard.
Todd lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Todd wants to control from the top but Lytle keeps moving.
Lytle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Todd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Todd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd trying to control but Lytle is working from the bottom.
Todd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Todd is sitting in close to Lytle's body. Lytle has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Todd is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Todd is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lytle.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Christopher Lytle!
Christopher Lytle retains his welterweight title!
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