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EMMA 14: Luongo vs. Dteh PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Mashdein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price has chosen O Fortuna by Carl Orff as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Alex Price acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinny Mashdein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Price!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mashdein throws a series of punches but Price avoids them all with ease.
Mashdein gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Price stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mashdein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mashdein throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Mashdein can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Price controls the pace.
Mashdein manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mashdein lands a heavy elbow.
Mashdein 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.
Mashdein landing strikes from the mount.
Mashdein throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
A nice elbow there by Mashdein.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mashdein cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Price wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mashdein with good strikes from the mount here!
Mashdein throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mashdein throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mashdein landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mashdein 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.
Price really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mashdein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Price wants to control but Mashdein is having none of it.
Mashdein landing strikes from the mount.
Price really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Price looks gassed!
Mashdein scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Price?
Mashdein 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.
Mashdein raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Mashdein there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Mashdein working Price over with strikes here.
Mashdein thowing shots but they're missing.
Price is desperately trying to improve his position but Mashdein has a good base and remains in mount.
Mashdein scoring with strikes but Price is staying in there.
Price tries to hold on but Mashdein pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price is in a horrible position here. Mashdein smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BOOM! Mashdein connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Price wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mashdein.
Mashdein looking to land elbow strikes but Price uses the position to regain half guard.
Mashdein is looking to advance position but Price won't allow it.
Price blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mashdein.
Mashdein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Price's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Price holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Price manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mashdein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mashdein throws a big right hand that misses.
Price preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mashdein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Price pulls Mashdein in close to prevent any damage.
Mashdein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mashdein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Mashdein 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.
Price rushes Mashdein and presses him up against the cage.
Price stops a takedown attempt from Mashdein.
Price has Mashdein pressed against the cage, preventing Mashdein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Price pulls guard.
Vinny Mashdein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Price preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mashdein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mashdein makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mashdein prevents Price from getting back to his feet.
Mashdein throws a strike but Price rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Price stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mashdein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Price must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mashdein looking for a sweep. Not yet Mashdein, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashdein throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Price pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mashdein is keeping the position for now.
Price won't allow Mashdein to sweep him here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Price scores a takedown into full mount!
Mashdein on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mashdein tries to get out of the position.
Mashdein is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mashdein throwing hammer fists to the chest of Price. What's that going to do exactly?
Price looking to secure an arm triangle but Mashdein defends it well.
Price is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mashdein has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Price wants to stand but Mashdein is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mashdein is in all sorts of trouble here.
Price connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mashdein is looking to improve his position but Price isn't that keen on the idea.
Price is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mashdein is surviving well by controlling Price's body position as best he can.
Mashdein slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mashdein is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Price scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mashdein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mashdein scores with a few weak punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price blocks the strikes from Mashdein.
Price blocks the strikes from Mashdein.
Price is working for a submission of some sort.
Mashdein is pressing down on Price's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mashdein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mashdein thows a huge punch but Price dodges it nicely.
Mashdein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mashdein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mashdein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mashdein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mashdein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Price's head.
Mashdein throwing shots but Price is blocking nicely.
Mashdein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mashdein tries to clinch up
and Price counters with a takedown into side control.
Mashdein striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Mashdein is looking to reverse the position.
Price is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mashdein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Price is looking to take a break and control but Mashdein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Price showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mashdein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mashdein tries for a takedown but Price circles away easily
and Price counters with a single leg into guard. Mashdein didn't expect that.
Price drops back looking for a leg! Mashdein is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mashdein manages to kick Price off! Price jumps back into Mashdein's guard.
Mashdein lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Mashdein keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Price preventing the sweep.
Mashdein has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Price has passed into side control.
Price decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mashdein to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mashdein misses with a takedown
and Price moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mashdein avoids the elbow strike from Price, against the cage.
Mashdein is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Mashdein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Price misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mashdein.
Price pulls guard effortlessly.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mashdein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mashdein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mashdein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mashdein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mashdein works over Price with some ground and pound from guard.
Mashdein landing with the ground and pound.
Price preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mashdein throws and elbow that misses. Price uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mashdein's guard. Nice move by Price!
Price is stalling in the full guard.
Mashdein wants to sweep but no luck.
Mashdein striking off his back but it's not causing Price any problems.
Price wants to pass the guard but Mashdein is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Price fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mashdein sprawls well initially but Price persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mashdein punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mashdein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mashdein.
Price trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mashdein is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mashdein throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Price preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Price moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Price - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Price decides to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mashdein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mashdein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Price can't keep his opponent in guard - Mashdein advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mashdein working over Price with some ground and pound. Price looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mashdein looks to land a strike but Price avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mashdein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Price is keeping the position for now.
Mashdein stands up over Price, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mashdein thows a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Price comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Price has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Price!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chosen Sun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sun comes to the cage accompanied by Imma be. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chosen Sun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Taylor!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sun is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor working the head and body with strikes.
Taylor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sun knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taylor stops Sun from getting back to his feet.
Taylor trying to mount his opponent but Sun defends it.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Sun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sun looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taylor tries to pass to full mount but Sun defends it.
Taylor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sun is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taylor scores with a couple of nice shots.
Taylor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor wants to pass to mount but Sun is defending the position.
Taylor wants to take a breather but Sun is having none of it.
Taylor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sun kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Taylor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sun with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Taylor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sun with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sun has hold of Taylor's hands but Taylor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sun is breathing heavily.
Sun on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Taylor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Taylor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taylor drops an elbow to the side of Sun's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor passes the guard and advances to mount!
The referee warns Sun that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Taylor with shots to the head and body - Sun looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sun is bucking up trying to escape but Taylor cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Taylor with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sun working to try and regain half guard.
Taylor looking to finish Sun with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sun!
Taylor raining down shots from the mount!
Taylor landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sun takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Taylor's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Taylor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Hebert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hebert comes to the cage accompanied by Lose Yourself. Joe Hebert had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Hebert!
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, Russell Powell!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hebert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hebert looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Powell scores a takedown into full mount!
Powell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Powell wants to control the pace but Hebert is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Powell cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Powell landing strikes from the mount and Hebert is in trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Powell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hebert takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Powell's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Powell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Strauss Von Rochenberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hemar Oyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Rochenberger comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Sonne. Strauss Von Rochenberger has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Strauss Von Rochenberger!
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, Hemar Oyd!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Rochenberger shoots in and drives through. Oyd sprawls well.
Oyd looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Von Rochenberger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown by Von Rochenberger or perhaps it was just good defense by Oyd which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Strauss Von Rochenberger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oyd throws a leg kick but Von Rochenberger checks it.
Oyd throws a lazy right hand but Von Rochenberger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oyd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Rochenberger.
Von Rochenberger shoots in and drives through. Oyd sprawls well.
Oyd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oyd wants it to stay on the feet.
Von Rochenberger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oyd is fending him off so far but Von Rochenberger persists. Nope, Oyd circles away and we're back to standing.
Von Rochenberger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oyd pinned against the cage. Oyd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Von Rochenberger fails to land the takedown.
Oyd slaps away a takedown attempt from Von Rochenberger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Strauss Von Rochenberger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oyd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Rochenberger throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oyd was covering up waiting for the punch and Von Rochenberger finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Von Rochenberger drops back looking for a leg! Oyd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oyd manages to kick Von Rochenberger off! Von Rochenberger jumps back into Oyd's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Rochenberger drops back looking for a leg! Oyd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oyd manages to kick Von Rochenberger off! Von Rochenberger jumps back into Oyd's guard.
Von Rochenberger drops back looking for a leg! Oyd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oyd manages to kick Von Rochenberger off! Von Rochenberger jumps back into Oyd's guard.
Von Rochenberger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Von Rochenberger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Von Rochenberger drops back looking for a leg! Oyd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oyd manages to kick Von Rochenberger off! Von Rochenberger jumps back into Oyd's guard.
Von Rochenberger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oyd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Von Rochenberger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Von Rochenberger drops back looking for a leg! Oyd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oyd manages to kick Von Rochenberger off! Von Rochenberger jumps back into Oyd's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Rochenberger drops back looking for a leg! Oyd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oyd manages to kick Von Rochenberger off! Von Rochenberger jumps back into Oyd's guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Von Rochenberger shoots in for a double leg but Oyd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oyd gets caught flat footed, as Von Rochenberger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Von Rochenberger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Von Rochenberger is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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.
Von Rochenberger advances position into side control!
Von Rochenberger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Rochenberger is working to tighten is grip on Oyd's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Oyd has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Von Rochenberger is really squeezing tight and eventually Oyd passes out! Von Rochenberger breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Strauss Von Rochenberger!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and muscle speedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). muscle speedy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gabriel Robson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Robson!
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, muscle speedy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson tries to bum rush speedy with a series of wild strikes but speedy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but speedy was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Robson misses with a series of wild punches.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from speedy.
Robson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like muscle speedy has been cut.
Robson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but speedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robson moves into the clinch.
Robson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt speedy or not.
Robson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Robson lands with a left to the head.
Robson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of speedy backwards.
Robson has speedy pushed against the cage.
Robson lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Robson.
Robson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Robson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Robson is working speedy over against the cage.
Robson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
speedy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Robson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Robson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from speedy.
speedy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Robson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gabriel Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of muscle speedy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
speedy looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Robson.
speedy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Robson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Robson slows down the pace here.
Robson scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Robson.
Robson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robson lands a good knee to the midsection. speedy won't want to take too many of those.
speedy looks gassed!
Robson lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of speedy backwards.
Robson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Robson displaying some good clinch control by pressing speedy up against the cage.
Robson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles speedy! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Robson is unloading with more strikes now! speedy drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Robson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Elam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Damico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lou Damico 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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205 lbs
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212 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Keith Elam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lou Damico!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damico lunges at Elam with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Elam's hand.
Damico thows a left - swing and a miss!
Damico slaps away a takedown attempt from Elam, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Damico throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Damico as he connects with a hook.
Damico stuffs the takedown attempt from Elam. Elam gets slowly back to his feet.
Damico connects with a good right hand that stumbles Elam. Elam circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Elam takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Elam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Elam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Damico.
Decent striking displayed by Damico there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damico cracks Elam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Damico moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Elam walks into a straight right hand from Damico.
Elam looks for a takedown but Damico sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Elam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Damico sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Damico getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Damico lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Elam fails with a takedown attempt.
Elam shoots in for a takedown but Damico shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Elam is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Damico listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Elam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Elam takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elam.
Damico lands a jab to Elam's midsection.
Elam drops his hands momentarily and Damico takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Elam tries for a takedown but Damico sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Elam gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damico connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elam momentarily.
Nice body punch from Damico.
Damico dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Damico lands a big right hand that sends Elam crashing to the mat! Damico stays standing though and waves Elam back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elam walks straight into a right hand from Damico - that's dropped him! Damico jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Elam from any more punishment! Elam complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lou Damico!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Baron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Card Holder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holder is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Death March. Card Holder is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Baron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Card Holder!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baron closes the distance and clinches up with Holder, looking for a takedown. Baron pushes Holder against the cage but Holder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Holder misses the target.
Holder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baron misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Baron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Baron gets back to half guard.
Baron won't allow Holder to pass to mount.
Baron is trying to escape back to his feet but Holder uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The referee asks Holder politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Holder prefers to stall for the moment though.
Holder has control of an arm but Baron manages to advance to Holder's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holder covering up well and avoiding damage.
Baron is looking for the choke from the back position but Holder is controlling his hands well.
Holder rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Baron thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Holder keeping control of the position.
Holder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baron.
Holder works his way to full guard. Good work.
Holder seems keen to control Baron's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baron wants to control from the top but Holder keeps moving.
Baron wants to stand but Holder has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Baron won't allow Holder to sweep him here.
Baron wants to control from the top but Holder keeps moving.
Baron is really struggling to control Holder but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baron.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baron fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Holder avoids it really well and circles away.
Holder throws an overhand right that lands on Baron's shoulder, as Baron tries to avoid the shot.
Baron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holder.
Baron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holder.
Holder missing with a left hand there. Baron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holder jabs Baron right on the nose. Baron blinks but takes it well.
Baron slips a straight right by Holder.
Baron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holder.
Baron wants to clinch.
Baron staying out of range there.
Baron tries to clinch up but Holder circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
Baron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baron staying out of range there.
Holder throws a hook but Baron avoids it easily.
Baron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holder throws out the jab.
A big left from Holder misses.
Baron staying out of range there.
Holder closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baron did well to prevent Holder getting side control.
Baron tries to roll over but Holder keeps him under control.
Holder seems to be working for a kimura but Baron defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holder tries to stand and escape but Baron is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Card Holder dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Holder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holder misses with a looping right.
Holder darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Holder tries to stand but can't do so whilst Baron controls his leg.
Baron gets full guard.
Baron trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Baron had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holder defends it easily.
Holder slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baron throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Holder slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Baron.
Holder is looking to advance position but Baron won't allow it.
Holder controlling the action here.
Baron is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baron trying to control here.
Holder is controlling the pace.
Baron gets back to full guard.
Holder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Baron is looking for a triangle here but Holder uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Baron tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Holder presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holder looking to ground and pound but Baron is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Card Holder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Holder misses with a hook.
Baron shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holder as he avoids it easily.
Holder throws a jab when Baron was well out of range.
Card Holder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baron manages to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Holder.
Holder moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Baron is looking for a sweep.
Baron wants to control but Holder postures up.
Holder is trying to get an arm triangle but Baron is defending well.
Holder working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baron looking for a sweep but Holder has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Holder controlling from the full mount.
Baron is desperately trying to improve his position but Holder has a good base and remains in mount.
Baron throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Baron is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Holder content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holder working for a submission but Baron is keeping him at bay.
Baron tries to lock up and control but Holder gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baron is desperately trying to improve his position but Holder has a good base and remains in mount.
Holder controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baron is trying to escape the mount.
Holder stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Holder throws a jab but it's blocked by Baron.
Holder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holder.
Holder changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baron looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Holder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baron, who protects the arm well.
Baron throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baron tries to bench press Holder off him but Holder keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Baron's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Baron's face as Holder controls the position.
Holder looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Baron is avoiding damage well.
Card Holder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baron is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Baron seems a little lost for a moment, as Holder dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Card Holder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Card Holder!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between FOSTER Zwingman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalton Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zwingman comes to the cage accompanied by Loungmeister - Ugress. Wolfe has chosen Run this town by Jay-Z as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, FOSTER Zwingman!
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, Dalton Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfe moves into range and clinches up with Zwingman.
Wolfe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wolfe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wolfe lands an elbow that stopped Zwingman in his tracks for a moment.
Wolfe works on Zwingman's body with a couple of short punches.
Zwingman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolfe lands with a short shot to the head.
Wolfe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zwingman can't get the takedown.
Zwingman is trying to stall.
Wolfe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like FOSTER Zwingman has been cut.
Wolfe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zwingman can't find room to land a body shot as Wolfe controls the action.
Zwingman tries to work over Wolfe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolfe prevents a body shot from Zwingman.
Wolfe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zwingman or not.
Wolfe connects with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Wolfe.
Zwingman is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wolfe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wolfe.
Wolfe with a knee to the head.
Wolfe scores with a knee to the head.
Wolfe lands a knee to the head.
Wolfe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wolfe landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Wolfe.
Zwingman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolfe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wolfe scores with a knee to the head.
Zwingman takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right from Wolfe.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wolfe obliges.
Wolfe lands a knee to the head.
Wolfe lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolfe lands an uppercut.
Wolfe cracks Zwingman with a nice body shot.
Wolfe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zwingman's face.
Wolfe lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Wolfe.
Zwingman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolfe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wolfe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wolfe with a knee to the head.
Wolfe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zwingman's face.
Wolfe landing knees to the head.
Zwingman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zwingman can't find room to land a body shot as Wolfe controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wolfe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zwingman tries for a takedown but Wolfe manages to get underhooks.
Wolfe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wolfe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zwingman's face.
Wolfe lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wolfe obliges.
Wolfe is leaning against Zwingman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wolfe lands an elbow that stopped Zwingman in his tracks for a moment.
Wolfe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wolfe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zwingman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wolfe digs a right hand underneath Zwingman's ribcage. Zwingman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wolfe scores a nice knee to the body.
Wolfe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zwingman's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wolfe.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wolfe obliges.
A right hand to the body from Wolfe.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wolfe.
Zwingman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolfe's elbow.
Wolfe landing knees to the head.
Wolfe stops a takedown attempt from Zwingman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for FOSTER Zwingman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolfe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wolfe lands a nice knee to the body.
Wolfe lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwingman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zwingman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zwingman takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Wolfe.
Zwingman misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfe landing knees to the head.
Wolfe prevents a body shot from Zwingman.
Zwingman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wolfe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zwingman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zwingman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Wolfe.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wolfe.
Wolfe connects with a knee to the head.
Wolfe lands a knee to the head.
Zwingman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wolfe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zwingman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zwingman tries to work over Wolfe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolfe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zwingman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zwingman takes an elbow to the temple.
Wolfe lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zwingman goes for a takedown attempt but Wolfe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zwingman.
Dalton Wolfe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolfe throws out a loose jab but Zwingman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Wolfe.
Zwingman throws and low kick but Wolfe moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolfe keeps the fight on the outside.
Zwingman walks into a stiff left hand from Wolfe.
Zwingman tries to score with a low kick but Wolfe moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Wolfe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on FOSTER Zwingman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wolfe checks a low kick from Zwingman.
Zwingman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wolfe.
Zwingman throws a front kick aimed at Wolfe's knee but Wolfe avoids it well.
FOSTER Zwingman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfe stuffs the takedown attempt from Zwingman. Zwingman gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Zwingman or perhaps it was just good defense by Wolfe which made him look bad.
Zwingman tried to score with a low kick but Wolfe checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zwingman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zwingman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wolfe has closed the distance and engaged Zwingman in a clinch.
Zwingman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wolfe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for FOSTER Zwingman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolfe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zwingman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wolfe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Wolfe.
Wolfe is leaning against Zwingman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wolfe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wolfe lands a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wolfe.
Wolfe scores with a knee to the head.
Wolfe landing knees to the body.
Wolfe lands a damaging elbow.
Wolfe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
FOSTER Zwingman's cut is getting worse.
Wolfe lands an elbow inside that Zwingman shrugs off.
Zwingman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wolfe prevents it.
Wolfe lands a nice uppercut.
Wolfe landing knees to the head.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wolfe.
Good body shot from Wolfe.
Wolfe connects with a knee to the head.
Wolfe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zwingman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wolfe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wolfe lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Wolfe.
Wolfe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zwingman backwards.
Wolfe landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe lands an elbow just above Zwingman 's eye.
Wolfe is pressed up against the cage. Zwingman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wolfe down to the mat. Wolfe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wolfe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wolfe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wolfe!
Wolfe pushes Zwingman up against the cage in a clinch.
Wolfe with a knee to the head.
Wolfe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zwingman backwards.
Wolfe connects with a knee to the head.
FOSTER Zwingman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wolfe works on Zwingman's body with a couple of short punches.
Wolfe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wolfe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wolfe works on Zwingman's body with a couple of short punches.
Wolfe lands a knee to the head.
Wolfe connects with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Wolfe.
Wolfe lands a knee to the head.
Wolfe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wolfe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe lands with a short shot to the head.
Zwingman tries a body shot but Wolfe blocks it.
Wolfe scores with a knee to the head.
Zwingman tries to work over Wolfe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolfe lands a damaging elbow.
Zwingman takes a shot to the head.
Zwingman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wolfe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wolfe.
Wolfe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zwingman keeps the fight on the outside.
Wolfe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zwingman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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.
Zwingman defending well as Wolfe loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Zwingman is predictable there
and Wolfe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wolfe wants to stall.
Wolfe with a knee to the head.
Wolfe digs a right hand underneath Zwingman's ribcage. Zwingman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zwingman goes for a takedown attempt but Wolfe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zwingman thows a leg kick but Wolfe checks it
and Wolfe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zwingman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wolfe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zwingman thinking.
Wolfe takes the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolfe lands a good knee to the midsection. Zwingman won't want to take too many of those.
Wolfe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wolfe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zwingman's defenses.
Wolfe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zwingman's face.
Wolfe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wolfe landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Wolfe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on FOSTER Zwingman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Zwingman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wolfe looks to score with a jab to the body but Zwingman is just out of range.
Zwingman is looking to clinch.
Zwingman thows a leg kick but Wolfe checks it
and Wolfe counters with a straight right hand.
Wolfe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wolfe tries to clinch there but Zwingman circles away.
Wolfe tests Zwingman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zwingman throws a leg kick
and Wolfe counters with a straight right hand.
Wolfe is looking to clinch.
Zwingman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wolfe.
Wolfe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Zwingman is predictable there
and Wolfe counters with a left and a right that stings Zwingman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zwingman walks into a straight right hand from Wolfe.
Wolfe scoring well with a low kick there.
Zwingman blocks a head kick by Wolfe.
Wolfe scores with a one two! Zwingman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wolfe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zwingman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zwingman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wolfe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wolfe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Zwingman misses
and Wolfe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zwingman's knee momentarily.
Zwingman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wolfe counters with a series of strikes. Zwingman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zwingman throws a leg kick
and Zwingman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Zwingman is predictable there
letting Wolfe counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zwingman throws a leg kick
and Wolfe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zwingman thows a leg kick but Wolfe checks it
and Wolfe counters with a nice body kick.
Wolfe scores with a hook to the body. Zwingman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A good leg kick by Wolfe.
Zwingman misses with a leg kick
and Wolfe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Zwingman misses
and Wolfe counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wolfe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jeez, FOSTER Zwingman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice cross by Wolfe.
Wolfe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wolfe lands a really nice looking cross but Zwingman seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zwingman thows a leg kick but Wolfe checks it
and Wolfe counters with a head kick that wobbles Zwingman - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Wolfe sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dalton Wolfe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Luongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khao Dteh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luongo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alexisonfire - The Northern. Khao Dteh will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Francesco Luongo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khao Dteh!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luongo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dteh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dteh.
Dteh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dteh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dteh wants it to stay on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Luongo.
Luongo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dteh swivels and escapes.
Luongo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dteh as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francesco Luongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luongo shoots in for a double leg but Dteh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luongo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dteh circles away.
Dteh scores with a head kick.
Luongo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Luongo slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dteh is trying to stand.
Luongo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dteh defends it well.
Dteh wants to get back to his feet.
Luongo is working for a kimura but Dteh is defending it quite comfortably.
Luongo prevents Dteh from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Luongo tries to pass to full mount but Dteh defends it.
Luongo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luongo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dteh sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luongo seems to be working for a kimura but Dteh defends the submission attempt.
Dteh pushes Luongo off looking to stand but Luongo dives back in and keeps control.
Luongo trying to control the action but Dteh is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Luongo in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luongo tries to pass to full mount but Dteh defends it.
Luongo uses his free foot to push down on Dteh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dteh.
Dteh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Luongo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dteh is looking to escape.
Luongo is trying to take his opponent's back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dteh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Luongo has hold of Dteh's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dteh manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dteh really wants to buck Luongo off and get back to his feet.
Luongo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dteh is surviving well by controlling Luongo's body position as best he can.
Luongo looking for a guillotine from mount but Dteh is having none of it.
Luongo moves to back control.
Luongo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dteh controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Luongo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Luongo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Luongo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dteh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dteh wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Luongo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Luongo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Luongo tries for a kimura but Dteh is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dteh seems a little lost for a moment, as Luongo dominates the positioning.
Luongo wants to control but Dteh is keeping him busy.
Luongo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Luongo trying to control the position but Dteh is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Luongo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dteh is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Luongo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Luongo is looking to take a break and control but Dteh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luongo tries for a kimura but Dteh is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dteh is trying to get back to his feet.
Luongo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dteh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dteh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Luongo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Luongo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dteh is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Luongo is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Luongo is trying to get an arm triangle but Dteh is defending well.
Luongo trying to control the action but Dteh is working from the bottom.
Luongo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dteh is pushing Luongo's head away, looking to escape. Luongo manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Luongo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dteh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dteh wants to stand and escape but Luongo is having none of it.
Luongo trying to control but Dteh is working from the bottom.
Dteh wants to stand up but Luongo is controlling him.
Luongo wants to control from the top but Dteh keeps moving.
Luongo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dteh is trying to stand up here but Luongo is controlling him well.
Luongo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dteh is refusing to be controlled, as Luongo sits in half guard.
Luongo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dteh is defending against the submission attempts here by Luongo.
Dteh is trying to stand back up but Luongo is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Luongo slows the pace down in half guard.
Dteh wants to get back to his feet.
Luongo wants to pass the guard but Dteh is defending well.
Luongo stops Dteh from getting back to his feet.
Luongo is trying to control. Dteh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luongo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dteh sees it coming and defends easily.
Dteh is trying to stand up here but Luongo is controlling him well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dteh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Dteh finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Francesco Luongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luongo throws a lazy head kick
and Dteh counters with a nice kick to the body.
Luongo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dteh counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Luongo takes a swing at Dteh's ribcage but misses.
Luongo looks to throw a body kick
and Dteh counters with a thumping low kick.
Luongo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luongo trying to control from half guard but Dteh is working away.
Dteh is looking to escape.
Luongo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Luongo is keen to just control but Dteh is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luongo is looking for a kimura here.
Dteh looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Luongo clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dteh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Luongo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Luongo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dteh keeping moving, preventing Luongo from controlling successfully.
Luongo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Luongo controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dteh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luongo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dteh is keeping the position for now.
Francesco Luongo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luongo won't allow Dteh to get back to his feet.
Luongo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dteh can't keep his opponent in guard - Luongo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Luongo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Luongo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Luongo is looking for a kimura but Dteh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Luongo to get the leverage.
Luongo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Luongo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dteh is just riding it out for now. Luongo eventually gives up the hold.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dteh looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luongo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Luongo wants to pass the guard but Dteh is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Luongo wants to work for an arm triangle but Dteh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Luongo tries to pass to full mount but Dteh defends it.
Luongo content to control rather than advance.
Luongo is looking to take a break and control but Dteh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dteh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Luongo had his way with Khao Dteh in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Luongo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Luongo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Luongo working for a submission but Dteh is keeping him at bay.
Dteh wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Luongo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dteh can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Luongo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dteh tries to buck Luongo off but he can't manage it.
Luongo has hold of Dteh's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dteh manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Luongo looking for a guillotine from mount but Dteh is having none of it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Luongo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dteh manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Luongo prevents Dteh from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Luongo controls the position from side control.
Luongo wants to control but Dteh is keeping him busy.
Dteh is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Luongo is controlling him well.
Luongo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dteh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luongo prevents Dteh from escaping the position.
Dteh is not content to let Luongo control the position.
Luongo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dteh, who protects the arm well.
Dteh is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Luongo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dteh is trying to escape the position but Luongo is controlling the position.
Luongo trying to control the action but Dteh is working from the bottom.
Khao Dteh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luongo wants to control but Dteh is keeping him busy.
Dteh is pushing Luongo's head away, looking to escape. Luongo manages to hold on to the position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francesco Luongo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Luongo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francesco Luongo!
Francesco Luongo retains his welterweight title!
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