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RYZE 35: NY City Rage Fest PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Okereke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Sack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Okereke has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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175 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Okereke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Happy Sack!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sack wants to clinch.
Sack takes the fight into the clinch.
Sack comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Jonny Okereke has been cut.
Okereke takes an elbow to the temple.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sack.
Okereke is trying to pull guard but Sack turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sack with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sack gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sack comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sack landing knees to the body.
Okereke is looking for a takedown.
Sack working Okereke over with knees to the body.
Okereke is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sack continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Sack prevents Okereke from breaking the clinch.
Okereke jumps guard but Sack stands there with Okereke around his waist. Okereke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Okereke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack lands an elbow that stopped Okereke in his tracks for a moment.
Sack is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Okereke is looking to break free of the clinch but Sack has double underhooks.
Okereke jumps guard but Sack stands there with Okereke around his waist. Okereke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sack utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sack scores with a knee to the head.
Jonny Okereke's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sack lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Okereke tries to score a body lock takedown but Sack shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sack lands an elbow inside that Okereke shrugs off.
Sack lands an elbow just above Okereke 's eye.
Sack creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Okereke's defenses.
Sack lands a knee to the head.
Jonny Okereke's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sack comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sack lands an elbow inside that Okereke shrugs off.
Sack manages to break the clinch.
Okereke misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sack pushes Okereke up against the cage in a clinch.
Sack lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jeez, Jonny Okereke's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sack lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jonny Okereke's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Happy Sack!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edward Forbes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kip Aragus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edward Forbes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Forbes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kip Aragus!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Forbes.
Forbes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aragus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Forbes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Aragus.
Aragus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Forbes is keeping the position for now.
Aragus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Forbes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aragus is controlling him.
Aragus throwing strikes but missing.
Aragus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aragus throwing strikes from guard but Forbes blocks nicely.
Aragus throws a strike but Forbes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aragus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aragus wants to sweep here but Forbes controlling him for the moment.
Aragus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Forbes!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aragus putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forbes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
BOOM! Aragus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Aragus raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aragus controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragus working for a guillotine from mount but Forbes is in no mood to give up.
Forbes is squirming around, avoiding Aragus's attempts to control the action.
Aragus throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Forbes because Aragus loaded up on that one.
Aragus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Forbes looks a forlorn figure.
Aragus landing strikes from the mount and Forbes is in trouble!
Aragus breaks from Forbes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Aragus lands with some strikes.
Forbes is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Aragus! That's really hurt Forbes and he's turned his back - Aragus keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Aragus jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kip Aragus!
An out of breath Kip Aragus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Yossarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Axe Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Lethal high kicks
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Yossarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Axe Man!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yossarian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yossarian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Axe Man can pounce on him.
Yossarian scores with a three punch combo!
Yossarian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yossarian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Axe Man.
Axe Man is rocked!
Yossarian drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Axe Man right on the button. Axe Man goes down! Yossarian follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Yossarian gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Yossarian!
John Yossarian took some time post fight to say the following; 'Where are the Snowdens of yesteryear?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaz Yago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Glenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenn has chosen Say It Aint So by Weezer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Robert Glenn 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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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaz Yago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Glenn!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glenn shoots in and bounces Yago off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Glenn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yago lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Glenn!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glenn working to try and regain half guard.
Glenn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yago takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yago looking to control but Glenn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Glenn tries to hold on but Yago postures up.
Glenn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yago haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yago tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Glenn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Glenn is looking for a sweep. Yago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Glenn is looking to control Yago's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Glenn avoid being mounted?
Glenn is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yago is trying to control the action in half guard but Glenn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yago is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Glenn defends it well.
Glenn wants to get back to full guard.
Yago is trying to work for a kimura but Glenn is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yago tries to stand but can't do so whilst Glenn controls his leg.
Glenn gets back to full guard.
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!
Glenn has control of Yago's left arm, preventing Yago from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yago passes into half guard.
Yago is looking for a kimura but Glenn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yago to get the leverage.
Glenn is trying to get back to full guard.
Yago tries to stand but can't do so whilst Glenn controls his leg.
Glenn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yago wants to get up but he can't break Glenn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Glenn is pulling down on Yago's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yago stopping the sweep attempt from Glenn.
Yago being controlled here momentarily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Yago swings for the body but Glenn moves out of range.
Glenn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glenn is taking a breather. Yago says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yago is trying to stand up here but Glenn is controlling him well.
Yago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Glenn pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Glenn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glenn manages to avoid it.
Yago misses the jab.
Glenn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yago.
Glenn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yago looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Yago wants to get back to his feet but Glenn drags him back down.
Glenn is staying tight to Yago's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Yago looks to move to half guard but instead Glenn has passed into mount! Damn!
Glenn controlling from mount.
The referee warns Yago that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
You get the feeling that Yago really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Glenn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yago wants to control but Glenn is having none of it.
Glenn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yago wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Glenn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yago tries to hold on but Glenn pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yago trying desperately to get to his feet.
Glenn controlling the pace for now.
Glenn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Glenn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Yago can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glenn controlling the position easily from mount.
Yago really wants to buck Glenn off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenn controlling from the full mount.
Glenn wants to take Yago's back but he can't do it this time.
Yago wants to hold on but Glenn pushes him away.
Glenn controlling from mount.
Glenn has hold of Yago's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yago manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Glenn avoids the attempt from Yago to control.
Robert Glenn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Glenn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yago tries to buck Glenn off but he can't manage it.
Yago is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yago is trying to stand up.
Glenn mounts Yago! Really nice guard pass there!
Glenn landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yago is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glenn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glenn wants to take Yago's back but he can't do it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Glenn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab from Yago misses.
Yago misses with a lunging right hand
and Glenn counters with a single leg into guard. Yago didn't expect that.
Yago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Glenn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Glenn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Glenn is looking to work some ground and pound but Yago has wrist control.
Yago wants to get back to his feet but Glenn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Glenn defends well.
Glenn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yago wants to stand and escape but Glenn is having none of it.
Glenn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Robert Glenn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Glenn gets a clinch.
Glenn has Yago pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Glenn pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Yago tumbling to the mat - Glenn dives into Yago's guard.
Glenn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Glenn won't allow Yago to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glenn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yago wants to control but Glenn is keeping busy.
Glenn moves nicely into side control.
Glenn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Glenn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yago is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Glenn is controlling him well.
Glenn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Glenn controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yago is trying to control Glenn's posture but Glenn avoids it.
Yago wants to get back to his feet.
Glenn works to advance to full mount. Yago defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Yago is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Glenn avoids the attempt from Yago to control.
Glenn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn looking to secure an arm triangle but Yago defends it well.
Glenn controlling the pace for now.
Yago has given up his back. Will we see Glenn going for some submissions?
Yago wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Kaz Yago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Glenn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Glenn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Glenn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Glenn!
A very excited looking Robert Glenn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Read (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Butcher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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, Dan Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Read!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher throws a low kick, looking for Read's leg but Read calmly moves out of range.
Butcher misses with a low kick.
Butcher throws a leg kick
and Read counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Butcher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Read fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Butcher is out of range.
Butcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Read is just out of range.
Read throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Butcher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Read.
Butcher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Read.
Butcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Dan Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butcher throws a sloppy body shot
and Read counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Read swats away the attempt to clinch by Butcher.
Read jabs at Butcher's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Read avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Butcher scores with the left hand. Read knows he should have avoided that one.
Butcher lands a head shot.
Read misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Read blocks the leg kick.
Read blocks a jab.
Read delivers a nice body kick.
Butcher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Read paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Butcher throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Butcher throws a big shot that misses.
Butcher misses with a hook.
Butcher on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher is looking to slow Read down with leg kicks.
Read chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Butcher can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butcher misses with an uppercut.
A head kick from Read lands but Butcher takes it in his stride.
Butcher moves in looking to clinch but Read pushes him off.
Butcher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Butcher blocks a leg kick.
Read slips under a jab from Butcher.
Butcher lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Read lets loose with a powerful body kick. Butcher will feel that in the morning.
Butcher misses with a looping right.
Read scoring well with a low kick there.
Read tries to score with a low kick but Butcher moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Butcher finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Read attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Butcher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Butcher throws a lazy right hand but Read sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Read.
Butcher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Read is able to avoid easily.
Butcher tried to score with a low kick but Read checks it.
Butcher scores with a decent looking hook.
An inside leg kick from Read misses.
Butcher misses with the combination.
Butcher throws an off balance right hand
and Read counters with a head kick.
Butcher is looking to score with low kicks.
Butcher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Butcher checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Butcher moves in looking to clinch but Read pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Butcher.
Read 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.
Read lunges at Butcher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Butcher's hand.
Butcher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Read throws a lazy right hand but Butcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Read jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Butcher is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Read shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Butcher takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Read sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Butcher bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Read!
Mark Read decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Haile Selassie I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Garvey Huey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Selassie I's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jah Army. Garvey Huey has chosen Jeru The Damaja - You Can't Stop The Prophet (Pete Rock Remix) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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21
194 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Haile Selassie I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Malcolm Garvey Huey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Garvey Huey ducks under a wild hook from Selassie I.
Selassie I misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Selassie I looks to land a body kick but Garvey Huey moved away.
Selassie I misses with a looping left.
Selassie I misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Selassie I throws a sloppy head kick and Garvey Huey moves out of range easily.
Selassie I misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selassie I pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Selassie I misses the target.
Selassie I swings widly with a right hand
and Garvey Huey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garvey Huey.
Garvey Huey just leaning against Selassie I, taking a breather.
Garvey Huey pulls Selassie I into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Garvey Huey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Selassie I is aware though and is defending well.
Garvey Huey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvey Huey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Selassie I drops back, looking for a kneebar! Garvey Huey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Garvey Huey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Garvey Huey!
Garvey Huey throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Selassie I is looking to regain half guard here but Garvey Huey keeps moving and retains side control.
Garvey Huey trying to control the position but Selassie I is working away.
Garvey Huey is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Selassie I will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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!
Garvey Huey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Selassie I, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garvey Huey trying to control the action but Selassie I is working from the bottom.
Garvey Huey goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Selassie I has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Garvey Huey but great work by Selassie I.
Garvey Huey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garvey Huey is trying to control Selassie I's posture but Selassie I avoids it.
Garvey Huey tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Selassie I easily slips into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garvey Huey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Selassie I lands a nice shot to the head.
Garvey Huey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Garvey Huey is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Selassie I looking to control but Garvey Huey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garvey Huey is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Garvey Huey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Selassie I looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Selassie I throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Selassie I throws a hook to the side of Garvey Huey's head but Garvey Huey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garvey Huey walks into a jab.
Haile Selassie I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selassie I tries a head kick but it misses.
Selassie I missing with a left hand there. Garvey Huey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Selassie I scores with a push kick.
Selassie I clobbers Garvey Huey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Selassie I throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selassie I scores with a takedown into Garvey Huey's guard.
Garvey Huey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Selassie I gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garvey Huey has an active guard here but Selassie I has managed to pass into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garvey Huey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garvey Huey is trying to control but can't.
Garvey Huey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garvey Huey is looking to improve his position.
Garvey Huey actively working from the bottom here.
Garvey Huey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Selassie I thows a huge punch but Garvey Huey dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garvey Huey tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Selassie I has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Garvey Huey is looking to improve his position but Selassie I isn't that keen on the idea.
Selassie I trying to control but Garvey Huey is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haile Selassie I dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Selassie I looks to land a body kick but Garvey Huey moved away.
Selassie I connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garvey Huey takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selassie I misses with a lunging right hand
and Garvey Huey counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Selassie I's guard now.
Garvey Huey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Selassie I swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Selassie I is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Garvey Huey wants to improve his position but Selassie I is controlling well.
Malcolm Garvey Huey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Selassie I trying to control the action but Garvey Huey is working from the bottom.
Garvey Huey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Selassie I scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvey Huey wants to get back to full guard.
Garvey Huey trying to get back to full guard but Selassie I takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Selassie I prevents Garvey Huey from getting the reversal.
Garvey Huey gets back to half guard.
Garvey Huey is trying to get back to full guard.
Selassie I seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Garvey Huey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garvey Huey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garvey Huey actively working from the bottom here.
Selassie I tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garvey Huey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garvey Huey actively working from the bottom here.
Selassie I thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garvey Huey's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Selassie I prevents Garvey Huey from improving his position.
Garvey Huey actively working from the bottom here.
Selassie I looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Garvey Huey is looking to control Selassie I's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garvey Huey avoid being mounted?
Garvey Huey is looking for a sweep. Selassie I is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garvey Huey tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Selassie I has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Garvey Huey is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Haile Selassie I.
I think Selassie I 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maligni Tudor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zed Zeddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tudor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, KRANKSVESTER - Rakija. Maligni Tudor is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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28
194 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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25
194 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Solid 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maligni Tudor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zed Zeddy!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeddy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tudor sprawls well initially but Zeddy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tudor gets full guard.
Zeddy is posturing up here but Tudor has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Zeddy tries to roll out but it's too tight and Zeddy has to tap! Slick submission there by Tudor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maligni Tudor!
An out of breath Maligni Tudor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Kilpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilpatrick comes to the cage accompanied by Gentleman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
182 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
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181 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
Very quick |
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Dangerous knees
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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
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Luke Kilpatrick!
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, Victor Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpatrick misses with an uppercut
and Sagat counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sagat.
Kilpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kilpatrick manages to break the clinch.
Kilpatrick cracks Sagat with a good jab.
Sagat slips under a jab.
Sagat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kilpatrick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kilpatrick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sagat lands an uppercut.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kilpatrick landing knees to the head.
Sagat lands an elbow that stopped Kilpatrick in his tracks for a moment.
Sagat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sagat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sagat misses with a knee strike.
Kilpatrick lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kilpatrick is stalling here. Sagat is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kilpatrick seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sagat has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Kilpatrick might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kilpatrick is trying to control Sagat's posture but Sagat avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat wants to control but Kilpatrick is keeping him busy.
Kilpatrick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kilpatrick prevents Sagat from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Kilpatrick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kilpatrick's face as Sagat controls the position.
Sagat creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kilpatrick sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sagat trying to control the action but Kilpatrick is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kilpatrick is not content to let Sagat control the position.
Kilpatrick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kilpatrick manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kilpatrick is looking to improve his position.
Kilpatrick is not content to let Sagat control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Victor Sagat.
Sagat throws a leg kick
and Kilpatrick counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilpatrick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sagat thows a leg kick but Kilpatrick checks it
letting Kilpatrick counter with a right hand.
Sagat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilpatrick.
Victor Sagat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kilpatrick keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kilpatrick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sagat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kilpatrick dips to his left and cracks Sagat with an uppercut!
Kilpatrick throws a jab when Sagat was well out of range.
Kilpatrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sagat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sagat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sagat tries a low kick but Kilpatrick avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sagat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kilpatrick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick tries to move into range but Sagat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sagat moves away from the strike by Kilpatrick.
Sagat cracks the inside of Kilpatrick's front leg.
Sagat misses with a straight right.
Sagat rushes Kilpatrick and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kilpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Sagat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Sagat avoids it by throwing Kilpatrick back against the cage.
Kilpatrick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sagat throws an elbow that misses.
Kilpatrick tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sagat blocks a body shot from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilpatrick lands a knee to the body.
Kilpatrick blocks an elbow strike.
Sagat lands a damaging elbow.
Kilpatrick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 Luke Kilpatrick will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sagat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sagat checks a leg kick.
Kilpatrick throws a good cross that connects.
An inside leg kick lands from Sagat.
Kilpatrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Kilpatrick misses.
Sagat wants to slow Kilpatrick down by chopping away at his legs.
Sagat misses with a leg kick.
Kilpatrick with a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kilpatrick dodges an elbow strike from Sagat.
Kilpatrick presses Sagat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick tries to land a knee to the head but Sagat blocks with his arms.
Sagat tries to stall but Kilpatrick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilpatrick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but Kilpatrick blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat blocking some punches.
Kilpatrick misses with some punches.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Sagat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knees to the body from Sagat.
Kilpatrick trying to control the position but instead, Sagat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kilpatrick into the cage.
Luke Kilpatrick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kilpatrick misses with a knee strike.
Kilpatrick trying to land knees to the body.
Sagat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kilpatrick.
Sagat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kilpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kilpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sagat backwards.
Kilpatrick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sagat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Kilpatrick's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kilpatrick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sagat throws a leg kick which misses Kilpatrick's front leg but catches the back leg as Kilpatrick tries to avoid it.
Kilpatrick on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilpatrick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sagat can pounce on him.
Sagat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sagat walks into a jab.
Sagat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kilpatrick throws a right hand that misses
and Kilpatrick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilpatrick is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sagat thows a body kick. Kilpatrick tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kilpatrick slips a jab and a cross from Sagat.
Sagat moves out of range as Kilpatrick strikes.
Kilpatrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sagat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sagat lands a head kick. Kilpatrick smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sagat throws a leg kick that misses.
Kilpatrick throws a lazy right hand but Sagat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilpatrick misses with a body punch
and Sagat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kilpatrick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sagat feints and then cracks Kilpatrick's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kilpatrick down.
Kilpatrick missing with a left hand there. Sagat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sagat.
Kilpatrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sagat.
Kilpatrick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kilpatrick takes a swing at Sagat's ribcage but misses.
Kilpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sagat manages to avoid it.
Sagat connects with the punch.
Kilpatrick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sagat gets through Kilpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sagat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kilpatrick tries to break the clinch but Sagat is controlling the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sagat throws an elbow but misses.
Sagat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sagat lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sagat misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kilpatrick blocks it with crossed arms.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Sagat is looking to control Kilpatrick's arms but Kilpatrick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sagat has his back to the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kilpatrick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Kilpatrick blocks with his arms.
Sagat looking to slow down the pace here.
Kilpatrick can't break the clinch.
Sagat blocks a body shot from Kilpatrick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kilpatrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Kilpatrick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kilpatrick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Victor Sagat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kilpatrick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sagat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sagat tries to throw a body punch but Kilpatrick avoids it by throwing Sagat back against the cage.
Kilpatrick misses with a punch to the body.
Kilpatrick looking to throw knees to the head but Sagat is blocking nicely.
Sagat has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sagat stalling against the cage.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sagat throws an elbow but misses.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kilpatrick wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sagat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kilpatrick looking to slow down the pace here.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpatrick has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sagat regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagat keeping full guard, as Kilpatrick tries to pass.
Sagat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilpatrick is one step ahead there.
Kilpatrick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sagat wants to sweep but no luck.
Sagat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sagat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kilpatrick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sagat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sagat pulls Kilpatrick in close to prevent any damage.
Kilpatrick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sagat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kilpatrick's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sagat trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpatrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luke Kilpatrick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Victor Sagat.
Sagat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kilpatrick wants to land a leg kick but Sagat is out of range.
Sagat thows a body shot but no joy.
Sagat connects with a nice looking jab.
Kilpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sagat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick tries to land a leg kick but Sagat saw it coming and moves away.
Kilpatrick with a jab.
Sagat throws out a leg kick but Kilpatrick moves out of range and Sagat only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilpatrick lands the left hand.
Victor Sagat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sagat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kilpatrick works the jab nicely.
Sagat goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kilpatrick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kilpatrick.
Kilpatrick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kilpatrick.
Sagat feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kilpatrick's calf.
Sagat scores with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sagat.
Sagat slips a straight right by Kilpatrick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sagat slips a jab from Kilpatrick.
Sagat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilpatrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sagat lands with a kick to the temple. Kilpatrick shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Victor Sagat.
I think Sagat 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Victor Sagat!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Warwick Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Gomez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Warwick Davis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Gomez!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis misses with a straight right.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Gomez jabs at Davis's body.
Gomez tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Davis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Davis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gomez jabs Davis right on the nose. Davis blinks but takes it well.
Davis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gomez finds it's way round the side to connect with Davis's head.
Davis swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomez throws out the jab.
Davis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gomez looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range.
Gomez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomez throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davis walks into a jab.
Davis misses with a lunging right hand
and Gomez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mario Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davis defends it nicely.
Gomez lands the left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Gomez. That snapped Davis's head back.
Gomez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gomez.
Gomez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Decent striking displayed by Gomez there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez throws a hook to the side of Davis's head but Davis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davis tries to land a front kick but Gomez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Davis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomez on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez looks to land a body kick but Davis moved away.
Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Davis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gomez.
Gomez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Davis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gomez misses with the combination.
Davis blocks a low kick nicely.
Gomez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Davis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gomez's head backwards.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis slips a straight right by Gomez.
Gomez throws a big shot that misses.
Gomez gets tackled into the cage by Davis. Davis maintains the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Davis.
Gomez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gomez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Davis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gomez throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomez.
Gomez blocking some punches.
Davis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gomez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gomez is looking to control Davis's arms but Davis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gomez has his back to the cage.
Gomez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gomez tries a body shot but Davis blocks it.
Gomez tries a knee to the head but Davis blocks it.
Gomez lands a hook that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Gomez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Davis pushes Gomez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomez misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Gomez on the inside.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Davis misses with the head strike.
Davis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Davis misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Davis.
Gomez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis tries to land a knee to the head but Gomez blocks with his arms.
Gomez tightens his grip and picks Davis up, before dumping him to the ground. Davis manages to land in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gomez stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez lands a couple of digs.
Davis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomez won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gomez landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Gomez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gomez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gomez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gomez feints and then cracks Davis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Davis down.
Davis misses with a looping left.
Gomez lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Gomez misses.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomez manages to avoid it.
Gomez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gomez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davis throws out the jab.
Gomez lands with a hook. Davis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Gomez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gomez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Davis's guard.
Gomez trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Gomez landing with the ground and pound.
Gomez is looking to work some ground and pound but Davis has wrist control.
Gomez postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
Gomez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gomez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davis trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez throwing strikes but missing.
Gomez trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Davis can't keep his opponent in guard - Gomez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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!
Davis is looking for a sweep. Gomez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Davis is doing well to control the position and prevent Gomez from advancing to side control.
Davis won't allow Gomez to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davis is trying to control but can't.
Gomez is looking to take a break and control but Davis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gomez is looking to advance position but Davis won't allow it.
Gomez looks to land a strike but Davis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gomez throws a big elbow that misses.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davis keeping full guard, as Gomez tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis working a defensive guard here.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gomez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davis wants to control but Gomez passes easily into half guard.
Gomez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gomez.
Davis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gomez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Gomez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice shot lands for Gomez.
Davis tries to work over Gomez's front leg with a kick but Gomez checks it.
Gomez connects with a body shot.
Gomez throws a leg kick
and Davis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gomez throws a head punch that misses.
Gomez misses with a punch to the body.
Davis blocking some punches.
Gomez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomez trying to stall but Davis improves his position.
Gomez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gomez can't find room to land a body shot as Davis controls the action.
Gomez lands a right hand.
Davis lands an elbow inside.
Gomez gets through Davis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gomez looking for a takedown.
Mario Gomez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gomez misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis cracks Gomez with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez is trying to break the clinch but Davis is controlling him.
Davis works on Gomez's body with a couple of short punches.
Gomez swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gomez swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomez blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Davis.
Davis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomezs head.
Gomez looking to stall.
Gomez throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Davis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Davis blocks a body shot from Gomez.
Davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gomez fails to land.
Davis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Davis tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis lands a shoulder strike.
Gomez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gomez fails to land.
Davis digs a right hand underneath Gomez's ribcage. Gomez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Davis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gomez is defending well for now.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Gomez.
Davis lands an elbow inside that Gomez shrugs off.
Gomez avoids the elbow strike from Davis, against the cage.
Gomez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davis blocking some punches.
Gomez tries to work over Davis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gomez misses with a body punch.
Davis scores with a shoulder strike.
Davis lands a damaging elbow.
Gomez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gomez is rocked!
Gomez is looking to break free of the clinch but Davis has double underhooks.
Gomez is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gomez working aggressively here.
Davis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Davis prevents Gomez from breaking the clinch.
Davis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Davis blocking some punches.
Davis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gomez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Davis.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
Davis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gomez wants to break free but Davis has control.
Gomez lands with a left to the head.
Davis lands an elbow just above Gomez 's eye.
Gomez misses with a knee strike.
Davis misses with an elbow over the top.
Gomez misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomez.
Gomez takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gomez.
Davis scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Davis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gomez.
Gomez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gomez working aggressively here.
Davis pushes Gomez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davis lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gomez to his knees! Davis keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Warwick Davis!
Warwick Davis retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Warwick Davis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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