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EEC 98 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Buzzard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristan Redemption (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redemption has chosen Stairway to Heaven on the Harp as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Buzzard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tristan Redemption!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buzzard's corner calls for a 1-2. Buzzard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Redemption throws a big shot that misses.
Redemption drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Redemption throws a body kick that misses.
Redemption takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Redemption drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Buzzard lands with a nice body punch.
Buzzard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Redemption misses with a looping left.
Buzzard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redemption doesn't seem bothered though.
Redemption takes one to the side of the head.
Buzzard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Redemption has time to react.
Buzzard digs a good hook to Redemption's body.
Redemption on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Billy Buzzard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redemption takes one on the button.
Jab from Buzzard.
Buzzard throws a good cross that connects.
Redemption gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buzzard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buzzard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Buzzard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Buzzard connects with a nice looking jab.
Buzzard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Buzzard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redemption swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buzzard stuns Redemption with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buzzard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buzzard tries to clinch but Redemption moves out of range.
Buzzard cracks Redemption with a right hand to the side of the head.
Redemption misses with a hook.
Buzzard tries to clinch there but Redemption circles away.
Billy Buzzard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redemption misses with a two punch combination.
Buzzard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Buzzard scores with a decent looking hook.
Redemption looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redemption is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Buzzard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Redemption is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Buzzard looking for submissions off his back.
Buzzard trying to control but Redemption postures up.
Buzzard throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Buzzard gets full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redemption drops back looking for a leg! Buzzard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Buzzard manages to kick Redemption off! Redemption jumps back into Buzzard's guard.
Redemption got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buzzard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Redemption has managed to get both his arms back between Buzzard's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buzzard is trying to keep Redemption in close.
Redemption thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Redemption forces his way into half guard.
Buzzard looking for submissions off his back.
Redemption is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Buzzard is defending against the submission attempts here by Redemption.
Redemption looks gassed!
Redemption is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Buzzard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Redemption pulls his head out easily.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buzzard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Buzzard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Buzzard.
Redemption drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Redemption as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Buzzard screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Redemption! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tristan Redemption!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sid Furnas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laramie Mcmillen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laramie Mcmillen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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285 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sid Furnas!
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, Laramie Mcmillen!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcmillen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Furnas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Furnas fails to land the takedown.
Furnas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Furnas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Furnas is defended easily by Mcmillen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furnas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mcmillen's waist but Mcmillen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Furnas off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furnas shoots in but Mcmillen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No joy there for Mcmillen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mcmillen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcmillen postures up.
Mcmillen stops Furnas from standing up.
Furnas is breathing heavily.
Mcmillen thows a big elbow that misses.
Furnas is working an open guard so Mcmillen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mcmillen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mcmillen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Furnas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mcmillen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Furnas struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcmillen is trying to get an arm triangle but Furnas is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcmillen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Furnas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mcmillen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Furnas is trying to escape and Mcmillen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Furnas is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mcmillen! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Laramie Mcmillen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zapp Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brash Tootin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brannigan comes to the cage accompanied by Jackyl -- The Lumberjack. Tootin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I wanna chill. 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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258 lbs
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243 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zapp Brannigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brash Tootin!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tootin looks to land a left hand but Brannigan moved out of range nicely.
Brannigan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Brash Tootin has been cut.
Tootin sizes up Brannigan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brannigan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tootin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brannigan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tootin misses with a looping left.
Brannigan lands a big head kick that sends Tootin tumbling to the mat! Brannigan takes a step backwards and waves Tootin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tootin is rocked!
Tootin throws a hook to the side of Brannigan's head but Brannigan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tootin is still on wobbly legs! Can Brannigan finish him?
Brannigan clinches up with Tootin and pushes him back against the cage.
Brannigan loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Tootin senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zapp Brannigan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clockwork Abercrombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abercrombie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. In This City- Iglu & Hartly kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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140 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clockwork Abercrombie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Abercrombie's half guard.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abercrombie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Abercrombie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abercrombie.
Abercrombie has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Abercrombie is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abercrombie keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Abercrombie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abercrombie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Abercrombie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva trying to advance position but Abercrombie counters by regaining guard.
Abercrombie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Silva tries to roll over but Abercrombie keeps him under control.
Abercrombie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva wants to get back to full guard but Abercrombie has mounted him!
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Abercrombie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abercrombie controlling his opponent.
Silva is bucking up trying to escape but Abercrombie cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Abercrombie working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Silva turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Abercrombie off and cradles Silva's limp body as Abercrombie celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Clockwork Abercrombie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Abatti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe OBrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abatti's entrance music is Cambiera. A fine choice. Joe OBrien will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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193 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Abatti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe OBrien!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OBrien with a nice cross.
Abatti looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
OBrien lands with a big left! Abatti is wobbled badly! OBrien comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Abatti to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe OBrien!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moby Dick (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pablo Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moby Dick!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick looks to score with a jab to the body but Rivera is just out of range.
Dick throws a combination. Rivera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Dick misses.
Dick throws a right and a left that Rivera avoids nicely.
Dick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dick misses with an uppercut.
Dick misses with an uppercut.
Dick misses with a looping right.
Rivera is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dick's half guard.
Dick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rivera.
Rivera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dick's head.
Rivera is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dick is looking for a sweep. Rivera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dick is trying to stand up here but Rivera is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rivera has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dick wants to hold on but Rivera pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Rivera.
It looks like Moby Dick has been cut.
Dick taking shots to the head.
Rivera breaks from Dick's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dick is rocked!
Rivera working Dick over with strikes here.
Dick is still in real trouble! Can Rivera finish him?
That has opened up Moby Dick's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivera lands a big shot there that rocks Dick but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rivera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dick is bucking up trying to escape but Rivera cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rivera postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Dick badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Rivera around the waist but Rivera pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Rivera is the winner by TKO! Rivera jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Rivera!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dana Whyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Colbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whyte comes to the cage accompanied by Imagine - John Lennon. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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297 lbs
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dana Whyte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Colbert!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colbert is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab from Colbert.
It looks like Dana Whyte has been cut.
Whyte looks to score with a jab to the body but Colbert is just out of range.
Colbert moves away from the strike by Whyte.
Nice straight punches there by Whyte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Whyte.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colbert throws an overhand right that drops Whyte like a sack of potatoes! Colbert dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Colbert!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buck Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buck Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Cole!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradshaw decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bradshaw throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bradshaw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cole defending well though.
Cole is trying to control but can't.
Bradshaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cole defending well though.
Cole avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw 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.
Cole moves into full guard.
Bradshaw looking to sit in guard and control but Cole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cole works over Bradshaw with some ground and pound from guard.
Cole is looking to stand up but Bradshaw won't let him.
Cole working some strikes from top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cole manages to get himself to full guard.
Cole is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bradshaw is controlling him.
Bradshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole 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.
Bradshaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bradshaw scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bradshaw throws a strike but Cole rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole throwing strikes from guard but Bradshaw blocks nicely.
Cole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bradshaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bradshaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cole scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradshaw looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cole has picked Bradshaw up and slammed him! Bradshaw can't keep hold of the triangle and Cole manages to pass to side control!
Cole throws a strike aimed at the side of Bradshaw's head but Bradshaw avoids it well.
Bradshaw sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bradshaw won't allow Cole to pass to mount.
Bradshaw is looking to improve his position.
Cole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Cole.
Bradshaw has hold of Cole's hands but Cole slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bradshaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cole.
Cole winds up and cracks Bradshaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bradshaw wants to control but Cole is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Cole there.
Bradshaw manages to get to full guard.
Cole working some strikes from top position.
Cole thows a big elbow that misses.
Bradshaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Bradshaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bradshaw missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cole on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bradshaw not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cole is staying active underneath Bradshaw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bradshaw not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cole is looking to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cole dodges the punch combination from Bradshaw.
Cole throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bradshaw counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Buck Bradshaw will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cole moves into the clinch.
Cole effectively controlling the action here.
Bradshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bradshaw looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cole is pressed up against the cage. Bradshaw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cole down to the mat. Cole avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Buck Bradshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole lands with a hook. Bradshaw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bradshaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cole tries to clinch but Bradshaw moves out of range.
Cole rushes Bradshaw and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cole - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hand to the body from Cole.
Bradshaw takes a shot to the head.
Bradshaw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cole.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bradshaw just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cole's brow.
Cole throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bradshaw.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bradshaw looking to throw knees to the head but Cole is blocking nicely.
Cole gets through Bradshaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cole stalling.
Bradshaw pulls Cole into guard.
Bradshaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Cole with a nice head shot there.
Bradshaw is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bradshaw with the ground and pound but Cole uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bradshaw working some strikes from top position.
Bradshaw throwing strikes but missing.
Bradshaw postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cole trying to control the position.
Cole working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw landing with the ground and pound.
Bradshaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bradshaw throwing strikes from guard but Cole blocks nicely.
Cole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bradshaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw thows a big elbow that misses.
Bradshaw thows a big elbow that misses.
Cole working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bradshaw.
Cole wants to hit a switch here but Bradshaw passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cole there!
Cole is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bradshaw throwing strikes here but Cole is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bradshaw throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cole is working to get back to half guard.
Bradshaw lands a big shot there that rocks Cole but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cole is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bradshaw looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bradshaw misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cole can't escape the position.
Bradshaw lands a heavy elbow.
Bradshaw working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Cole slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Bradshaw not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bradshaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bradshaw is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Buck Bradshaw will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bradshaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bradshaw misses with a few strikes there.
Bradshaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
Bradshaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cole.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Bradshaw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cole's hands.
Cole displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bradshaw throws a combination that misses
and Cole makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bradshaw misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bradshaw falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cole counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bradshaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bradshaw falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cole tries to clinch but Bradshaw is having none of it.
Cole lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bradshaw throws a hook but Cole blocks it.
A big left from Cole misses.
Buck Bradshaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bradshaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Cole.
Cole lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cole slips a jab from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw throws a nice looking combination but Cole bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw throws a sloppy head kick
and Cole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bradshaw wants to clinch but Cole slips to the side
and Cole counters with a left to the body.
Cole closes the distance and pushes Bradshaw back into the cage.
Cole lands a right hand.
Cole leaning against his opponent.
Bradshaw throws an elbow that misses.
Cole with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bradshaw using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cole has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bradshaw avoids it.
Bradshaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Cole controls his hands.
Cole has Bradshaw pressed against the cage.
Bradshaw is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cole is defending well for now.
Cole has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cole lands with a short shot to the head.
Cole is trying to maintain a safe position but Bradshaw gets an underhook and turns Cole into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cole takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bradshaw pushes off an throws an elbow but Cole leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Cole.
Alex Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole avoids a wild elbow strike from Bradshaw.
Cole comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cole scores with a shot to the side of Bradshaw's head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bradshaw just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cole's brow.
A short left from Cole.
Bradshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cole stalling in the clinch but Bradshaw improves position.
Cole slows down the pace here.
Bradshaw on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bradshaw tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cole lands a body shot.
Cole lands a right hand.
Bradshaw misses with a knee to the head.
Cole blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cole with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bradshaw.
Cole is trying to stall.
Bradshaw avoiding damage as Cole throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cole.
Cole lands an elbow inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cole digs a right hand underneath Bradshaw's ribcage. Bradshaw let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bradshaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Cole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cole stalling the fight.
Bradshaw pushes off an throws an elbow but Cole leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cole blocks an elbow strike.
Cole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bradshaw backwards.
Bradshaw lands a body punch.
Cole is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cole lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cole effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting on Cole's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buck Bradshaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cole misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cole trying to land knees to the body.
Cole misses with a knee strike.
Come on Bradshaw - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Cole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bradshaw 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Buck Bradshaw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Fatts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatts comes to the cage accompanied by Hit Em Up by Tupac. Machida comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Straight Out of Line kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jay Fatts could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lyoto Machida's chin.
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Fatts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fatts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Machida did well to prevent Fatts getting side control.
Machida wants to control but Fatts is keeping busy.
Fatts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machida defending well though.
Fatts throwing shots but Machida is blocking nicely.
Fatts trying to work for an americana but Machida has managed to regain full guard.
Fatts controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Machida seems keen to control Fatts's posture.
Fatts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fatts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fatts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatts decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Machida misses with a straight right.
Machida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fatts forces Machida back against the cage and clinches.
Fatts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machida is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fatts has Machida pushed against the cage.
Fatts manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fatts trying to control the position.
Machida slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fatts throws Machida to one side and escapes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida looks to land a combination but Fatts avoids it well.
Fatts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Jay Fatts has been cut.
Machida leaves Fatts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fatts manages to avoid it.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Fatts lands a really nice looking cross but Machida seems unphased.
Fatts blocks a head kick by Machida.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Fatts shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Fatts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida tries to keep at a distance but Fatts has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fatts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machida prevents it.
Fatts fails to pull guard.
Fatts tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fatts is trying to drag Machida to the mat but Machida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fatts turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fatts thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machida is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fatts is controlling him well.
Fatts looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fatts tries for a kimura but Machida is defending well.
Fatts is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatts prevents Machida from escaping the position.
Fatts in side control, throwing shots but Machida defends.
Fatts tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fatts has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fatts working the ground and pound from side control.
Machida wants to get back to his feet but Fatts drags him back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Fatts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Fatts's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Machida is looking to land body kicks.
Fatts moves out of range as Machida throws a body kick.
Lyoto Machida is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fatts fails with the takedown.
Machida throws a head kick but Fatts moves out of range.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Machida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lyoto Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida misses the jab.
Fatts throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fatts is defended easily by Machida.
Fatts rushes Machida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Machida stops a takedown attempt from Fatts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Fatts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fatts tries to score a body lock takedown but Machida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Machida wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fatts wants a takedown but no success here.
Fatts prevents Machida from breaking the clinch.
Fatts tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Machida just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida wants to get back to striking at distance but Fatts won't allow it.
Fatts is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Machida is looking to break free of the clinch but Fatts has double underhooks.
Machida is trying to break free.
Fatts pulls Machida into guard.
Fatts wants to sweep here but Machida controlling him for the moment.
Machida is looking to stand up but Fatts won't let him.
Machida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machida content to stall in guard here.
Fatts is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fatts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fatts has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida is trying to stand.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fatts. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fatts winds up and cracks Machida with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Fatts there.
Machida wants to improve his position but Fatts is controlling well.
Fatts throwing shots but Machida is blocking nicely.
Machida looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatts is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fatts jumps into side control!
Fatts is trying to get an arm triangle but Machida is defending well.
Fatts trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida is trying to control Fatts's posture but Fatts avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is trying to get back to half guard.
Fatts is chipping away with strikes.
Machida wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Machida avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fatts.
Fatts has hold of Machida's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Machida seems comfortable defending it but Fatts has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Machida is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Machida is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Fatts couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Fatts!
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