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ECC 7: Jackson vs. Pointson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peyton Sahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Llama Whittaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sahara comes into the arena with Bones - Young Guns blaring out of the sound system. Llama Whittaker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peyton Sahara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Llama Whittaker!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sahara rushes Whittaker and presses him up against the cage.
Sahara misses with a body punch.
Sahara has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Whittaker after a bit of a struggle.
Whittaker is looking to break free of the clinch but Sahara has double underhooks.
Sahara working hard to break the clinch.
Sahara blocks an uppercut.
Sahara landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sahara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sahara tries to break the clinch but Whittaker is controlling the position.
Sahara crunches a lovely knee into Whittaker's ribcage.
Sahara breaks from the clinch.
Whittaker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Whittaker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Whittaker is trying to force a seperation but Sahara has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sahara wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sahara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sahara gets through Whittaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sahara keeps control of Whittaker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sahara breaks the clinch.
Peyton Sahara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sahara shoots in for a double leg but Whittaker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sahara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peyton Sahara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sahara moves into the clinch successfully.
Whittaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sahara is trying to break the clinch but Whittaker has him pressed against the cage.
Sahara landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Whittaker misses with an elbow strike.
Sahara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Whittaker's efforts to push away.
Sahara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sahara has had enough of the clinch but Whittaker keeps him there for the moment.
Whittaker can't break the clinch.
Whittaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whittaker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sahara can't fight it off and eventually Whittaker manages to take the fight to the floor. Sahara looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sahara pushes Whittaker off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sahara tries to clinch up but Whittaker circles away and keeps his distance.
Whittaker throws a head kick that misses.
Sahara throws a big counter combination but Whittaker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Whittaker tries for a takedown but Sahara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Whittaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Sahara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sahara tries to clinch up.
Whittaker thinks about the counter body kick.
Sahara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whittaker's waist but Whittaker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sahara off to one side.
Whittaker darts in and clinches Sahara up against the cage.
Whittaker prevents the takedown attempt.
Sahara tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Whittaker smiles and moves away.
Whittaker darts in and clinches Sahara up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whittaker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sahara tries to circle away but Whittaker has him pinned against the cage.
Whittaker stalling against the cage.
Sahara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Whittaker backwards.
Sahara lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sahara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Whittaker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Whittaker goes for a takedown attempt but Sahara pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sahara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sahara throws a head kick that Whittaker semi-blocks.
Sahara leaves Whittaker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Whittaker closes the distance and clinches up with Sahara, looking for a takedown. Whittaker pushes Sahara against the cage but Sahara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sahara plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whittaker clinches up against the cage.
Sahara gets through Whittaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sahara tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Whittaker just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whittaker gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sahara has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Whittaker is on him like a limpet, forcing Sahara back against the cage.
Sahara is breathing heavily.
Whittaker goes for a takedown attempt but Sahara pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sahara dives in and grabs Whittaker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Whittaker pushes down on Sahara's head and hops out.
Whittaker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whittaker wants it to stay on the feet.
Whittaker throws a series of punches but Sahara avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Sahara on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Whittaker drives through and clinches with Sahara against the cage.
Whittaker is trying to force a seperation but Sahara has the dominant position.
Sahara lands an elbow inside that Whittaker shrugs off.
Whittaker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sahara walks away with a smile on his face. Whittaker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Whittaker misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peyton Sahara dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Whittaker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Whittaker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Whittaker clinches up with Sahara and pushes him back against the cage.
Sahara'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.
Whittaker tries to pull guard but Sahara holds him up against the cage and eventually Whittaker drops back down to his feet.
Sahara jumps into guard, dragging Whittaker to the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Whittaker won't allow Sahara to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittaker wants to control from the top but Sahara keeps moving.
Sahara is trying to control the position but Whittaker postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whittaker lands a couple of elbows.
Whittaker scoring with some ground and pound.
Whittaker passes Sahara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sahara is trying to stand up here but Whittaker is controlling him well.
Sahara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Whittaker on the ground.
Whittaker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Whittaker lands a nice short elbow.
Sahara is staying active underneath Whittaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Whittaker is looking for a kimura but Sahara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Whittaker to get the leverage.
Peyton Sahara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sahara is staying active underneath Whittaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whittaker controlling the action here.
Whittaker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Whittaker seems to be looking for submissions.
Whittaker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sahara's head.
Whittaker wants to work for an arm triangle but Sahara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Ground and pound from Whittaker.
Whittaker is trying to control the action in half guard but Sahara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sahara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Whittaker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Whittaker throwing shots but Sahara is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Whittaker there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Whittaker wants to control but Sahara is keeping him busy.
Whittaker is pressing down on Sahara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sahara is holding on for now.
Whittaker prevents Sahara from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whittaker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sahara defending well though.
Whittaker is keen to just control but Sahara is a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Whittaker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sahara!
Whittaker is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Whittaker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Llama Whittaker!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ariel Sivenfifty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sivenfifty comes to the cage accompanied by bitch dont kill my vibe. Ariel Sivenfifty has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ariel Sivenfifty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Wang!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sivenfifty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wang defends it nicely.
Wang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sivenfifty is defended easily by Wang.
Sivenfifty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wang tries to avoid it but Sivenfifty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wang to the ground. Wang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ariel Sivenfifty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang knocks Sivenfifty to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Sivenfifty is rocked!
It looks like Ariel Sivenfifty has been cut.
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!
Wang decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Oh Sivenfifty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sivenfifty is breathing heavily.
Wang feints a jab and as Sivenfifty dips his head, Wang unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Sivenfifty right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Sivenfifty falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Wang smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Wang!
The defeated Ariel Sivenfifty had this to say: 'hes got lucky tonight'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between wu xu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Book (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Book has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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272 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, wu xu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy Book!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Book throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around xu's waist but xu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Book off to one side.
xu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Book did well to prevent xu getting side control.
Book pushes xu off looking to stand but xu dives back in and keeps control.
xu could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Book is looking for a sweep. xu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
xu decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
xu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
xu darts in and clinches Book up against the cage.
xu is pressed up against the cage. Book has hold of a leg and is looking to drag xu down to the mat. xu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Book gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Book is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
xu wants to control from the top but Book keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Book is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
xu wants to control from the top but Book keeps moving.
Book keeping full guard, as xu tries to pass.
Book bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in xu's guard.
Book trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Book stops xu from standing up.
xu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
xu can't keep his opponent in guard - Book advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
xu wants to get back to his feet.
Book tries to pass to full mount but xu defends it.
Book looks winded!
Book moves into full mount! xu won't be happy about that!
xu is trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Book throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! xu has his hands clasped together but Book breaks the hold and xu is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Book!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Book!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Robets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Harrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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204 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Robets!
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, Richard Harrow!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robets stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harrow.
Harrow stuffs the takedown attempt from Robets. Robets gets slowly back to his feet.
Robets is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harrow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Robets takes a kick to the side of the head.
Richard Harrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robets. That did some damage!
Robets closes the distance and clinches.
Robets fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Robets. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robets is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Harrow gets underhooks to prevent Robets's takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robets breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrow cracks the inside of Robets's front leg.
Harrow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Robets throws a sloppy head kick and Harrow moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harrow. That's going to slow Robets down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robets tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harrow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robets somewhat.
Harrow feints a jab promting Robets to slip. Harrow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Robets slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Robets really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harrow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Harrow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robets, pushing him back against the cage.
Robets is trying to maintain a safe position but Harrow gets an underhook and turns Robets into the cage.
Robets escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robets avoids the head kick by Harrow.
Harrow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robets's sensitive parts.
Harrow scores with a head kick. Robets tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robets takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Robets with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harrow counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harrow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harrow.
Nice sprawl there from Harrow as Robets shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Robets or perhaps it was just good defense by Harrow, which made it look bad.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harrow.
Harrow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robets's sensitive parts.
Robets shoots in but no luck this time.
Robets shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harrow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Harrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harrow throws a sloppy head kick and Robets moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Harrow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harrow looks winded!
An inside leg kick lands from Harrow.
Robets darts in and clinches Harrow up against the cage.
Robets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harrow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harrow feints and then cracks Robets's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Robets down.
Robets has closed the distance and engaged Harrow in a clinch.
Robets tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harrow smiles and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Harrow as Robets shoots in.
Harrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harrow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Robets.
Robets fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrow connects with a solid leg kick.
Harrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robets fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harrow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Robets misses with a low kick as Harrow jumps back.
Robets fails with the takedown.
Robets takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice takedown defense from Harrow. No joy for Robets on that attempt.
Harrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harrow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Harrow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Robets shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harrow but Harrow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robets swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harrow lands a nice looking body kick.
Harrow forces Robets back against the cage and clinches.
Harrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robets has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harrow prevents the takedown attempt.
Robets has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harrow 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 Rick Robets. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrow scores with a shot to the side of Robets's head.
Robets changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harrow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harrow leaves Robets with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harrow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robets needs to keep his hands up - Harrow had a free shot at his head there.
Robets shoots in for a takedown but Harrow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robets moves forwards but Harrow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harrow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Harrow.
Robets closes the distance and clinches.
Harrow avoids the elbow strike from Robets, against the cage.
Harrow lands a knee to the head.
Robets is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harrow to keep the fight standing.
Harrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robets takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robets steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Harrow. That one must have hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Robets forces Harrow back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrow manages to break the clinch.
Richard Harrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robets shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harrow but Harrow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robets is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Harrow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Harrow is breathing heavily.
Robets has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harrow.
Harrow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Robets pushes Harrow up against the cage in a clinch.
Robets is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harrow is keeping busy.
Robets with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robets manages to break the clinch.
Richard Harrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robets clinches.
Harrow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harrow manages to break the clinch.
Robets fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robets takes a kick to the side of the head.
Robets tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robets takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Robets takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harrow. That's going to slow Robets down.
Robets tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harrow defends well and Robets ends up having to push Harrow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robets gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robets tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harrow avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harrow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robets tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robets taking a breather.
Harrow breaks the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Robets. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Harrow throws a sloppy head kick and Robets moves out of range easily.
Robets closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harrow circles away.
Harrow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robets's sensitive parts.
Robets shoots in looking for a takedown. Harrow tries to sprawl out of it but Robets keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harrow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robets shoots for a takedown but Harrow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Harrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Robets's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Robets tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harrow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robets's sensitive parts.
Harrow lands a head kick!
Robets closes the distance and clinches up with Harrow, looking for a takedown. Robets pushes Harrow against the cage but Harrow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harrow lands with a kick to the ribs.
Robets on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robets throws a series of punches but Harrow moves out of range.
Harrow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Robets.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harrow, right into the meat.
Harrow connects with a solid leg kick.
Harrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harrow. That's going to slow Robets down.
Harrow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robets changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harrow tries to avoid it but Robets manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harrow to the ground. Harrow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harrow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harrow wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Robets. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harrow. That's going to slow Robets down.
Harrow digs a good body shot into Robets's ribs.
Harrow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Robets tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harrow swivels and escapes.
Harrow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Robets pushes Harrow up against the cage in a clinch.
Harrow comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robets tries to pull guard but Harrow forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Harrow lands an elbow that stopped Robets in his tracks for a moment.
Robets fails to pull guard.
Robets jumps guard but Harrow stands there with Robets around his waist. Robets gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robets shoots in for a double leg but Harrow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robets chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harrow can pounce on him.
Robets misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harrow scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robets closes the distance and pushes Harrow back into the cage.
Robets breaks from the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harrow, right into the meat.
Robets has Harrow up against the cage in a clinch.
Harrow blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robets fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robets can't get the takedown.
Harrow lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Harrow breaks the clinch.
Robets shoots in and drives through. Harrow sprawls well.
Robets steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Harrow. That one must have hurt.
Robets moves into the clinch.
Harrow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Robets breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robets clinches with his opponent.
Robets breaks the clinch.
Robets shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harrow as he avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Harrow there.
Harrow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Robets's head backwards.
Harrow has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Robets tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robets goes for a double leg but Harrow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harrow continues to drive forward.
Robets takes the fight into the clinch.
Harrow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Robets.
Harrow breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Harrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harrow 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Harrow!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Delamitri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shawn Edwards acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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206 lbs
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Delamitri!
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, Shawn Edwards!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards lands with a nice combination. Delamitri backs away looking to recover.
Edwards throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edwards has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Edwards should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Delamitri sprawls well. Delamitri wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.
Edwards looks winded!
Delamitri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edwards circles away quickly and effectively.
Delamitri closes the distance and clinches.
Delamitri lands an uppercut.
Edwards letting Delamitri take a breather here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Delamitri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Edwards's brow.
Edwards looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delamitri manages to break the clinch.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Delamitri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Delamitri is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Edwards.
Edwards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Delamitri throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Edwards was covering up waiting for the punch and Delamitri finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delamitri stands up from Edwards's guard - Delamitri perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delamitri drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Delamitri remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Delamitri looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Delamitri looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delamitri tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Delamitri tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Delamitri stands up.
Delamitri closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Edwards to the mat! Edwards manages to get full guard.
Edwards wants to get back to his feet but Delamitri passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delamitri thows a huge punch but Edwards dodges it nicely.
Delamitri 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.
Delamitri sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Edwards defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Delamitri takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Delamitri throwing shots but Edwards is blocking nicely.
Delamitri trying to mount his opponent but Edwards defends it.
Delamitri stands up and beckons Edwards to join him on the feet.
Delamitri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Delamitri is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Edwards's half guard.
Edwards is looking to get back to is feet but Delamitri passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Delamitri dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Delamitri shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Delamitri was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A lull in the action here.
Delamitri has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delamitri closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Edwards quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delamitri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Delamitri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edwards doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Delamitri.
Delamitri keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Delamitri throwing shots but Edwards is blocking nicely.
Edwards avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Delamitri.
Delamitri 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.
Delamitri not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Delamitri seems to be working for a kimura but Edwards defends the submission attempt.
Delamitri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Delamitri decides to stand and escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delamitri fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Edwards sprawls well initially but Delamitri persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Delamitri not doing much here.
Delamitri's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Delamitri escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delamitri looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Edwards!
Delamitri cracks Edwards with a big right hand but Edwards just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Edwards parries the strikes from Delamitri easily there. Delamitri is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Edwards to escape.
Delamitri controlling from side mount.
David Delamitri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Delamitri is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Edwards knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Delamitri dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Edwards takes a jab right on the kisser.
Delamitri closes the distance and clinches.
Delamitri manages to break the clinch.
Delamitri shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Edwards has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Delamitri is on him like a limpet, forcing Edwards back against the cage.
Edwards is rocked!
Edwards is still on wobbly legs! Can Delamitri finish him?
Delamitri misses with a knee to the head.
Delamitri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?
Delamitri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delamitri pulls guard effortlessly.
Delamitri has his feet on Edwards's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Edwards backs away from a small jab... but Delamitri lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Edwards crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Delamitri with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). David Delamitri!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wana Diet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnold Wang has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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269 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arnold Wang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wana Diet!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wang could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Diet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wang.
Diet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
It looks like Arnold Wang has been cut.
Wang tries to score a body lock takedown but Diet shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diet is trying to defend but Wang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Diet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wang winds up and cracks Diet with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diet tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Diet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wang.
Diet is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wang scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diet wants to control but Wang is keeping busy.
Ground and pound from Wang.
Wang working over Diet with some ground and pound. Diet looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diet is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wang scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wang connects with a nice short shot to Diet's temple.
Diet is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.
Wang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Diet is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang winds up and cracks Diet with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Wana Diet has been cut.
Wang scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diet is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang working Diet over with strikes.
Wang 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.
Wang looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diet with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wang winds up and cracks Diet with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diet is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wang scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That has opened up Wana Diet's cut even more.
Diet tries to get to full guard but Wang has control of the leg.
Wang lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wang in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Diet tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arnold Wang!
Arnold Wang is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, Arnold Wang took to the microphone: 'i am just a somple man who wants to be recognize a a greates fighter of all time .,. i love fighting cuz i love hurting people,. punching them in the face hitting them with a hard kick , stab them with my sharp elbows. i just love making others suffer .,as you can see my opponent he is a good fight'.
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