Underground Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Murpy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murpy comes to the cage accompanied by Victory. The key to victory for Charlie Murpy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Murpy
vs
Jenkins

184 cm
28
195 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

190 cm
27
198 lbs
12 - 8 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charlie Murpy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leroy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murpy fails with a takedown attempt.
Murpy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.

Jenkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Jenkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jenkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murpy is keeping the position for now.
Murpy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jenkins.
Jenkins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Murpy is keeping the position.
Murpy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Murpy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jenkins passes into side control.
Jenkins wants to control but Murpy is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murpy tries to bench press Jenkins off him but Jenkins keeps the position.
Jenkins tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murpy is not content to let Jenkins control the position.
Murpy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jenkins's best efforts.
Jenkins is nestled in close to Murpy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jenkins passes to side control.
Jenkins working the ground and pound.
Jenkins scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Murpy to see if he's OK.
Murpy is trying to control Jenkins's posture but Jenkins avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murpy tries to buck Jenkins off but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins avoids the strikes from the bottom by Murpy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Murpy is looking for a sweep.
Murpy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Murpy is trying to improve his position.
Murpy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Murpy taking a bit of punishment here - Jenkins scoring with strikes.
Murpy is not content to let Jenkins control the position.
Jenkins works to advance to full mount. Murpy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Murpy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Jenkins! Murpy is hurt baaadly! Jenkins is firing away with more strikes - Murpy is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroy Jenkins!

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FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Khasm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khasm has chosen Slither as his entrance music. Ethan Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kevin Khasm's chin.

Jones
vs
Khasm

192 cm
26
280 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

198 cm
20
270 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ethan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Khasm!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Khasm scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Khasm postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Khasm with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones wants to stand up but Khasm is controlling him.
Khasm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Khasm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Khasm looking to pass the guard.
Khasm postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khasm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khasm in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khasm throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones advances position into side control!
Khasm is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jones is working Khasm over with some ground and pound from side control.

It looks like Kevin Khasm has been cut.
Jones landing a few strikes.
Khasm is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Khasm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khasm is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khasm tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That has opened up Kevin Khasm's cut even more.
Khasm missing with punches from the bottom.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Kevin Khasm's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kevin Khasm's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ethan Jones!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denny Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Barrett
vs
Chase

188 cm
22
205 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

191 cm
20
205 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denny Chase!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrett throws a series of punches but Chase avoids them all with ease.
Chase throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chase swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barrett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chase.
Barrett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chase backs up against the cage.
Chase avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barrett scores with a one two! Chase had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chase ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Barrett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barrett walks into a jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chase can't break the clinch.
Barrett tries to circle away but Chase has him pinned against the cage.
Barrett trying to control the position but instead, Chase has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barrett into the cage.
Barrett keeps control of Chase as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett keeps control of Chase as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barrett tries to circle away but Chase has him pinned against the cage.
Barrett is trying to break the clinch but Chase is controlling him.
Chase wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barrett has him pressed against the cage.

Barrett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barrett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chase avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
John Barrett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barrett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chase throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barrett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barrett avoids the body shot from Chase.
Barrett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chase fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barrett avoids it really well and circles away.
Barrett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sloppy strikes from Barrett. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Barrett does no damage.
Chase throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chase.
Chase lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett throws a right and a left that Chase avoids nicely.
The crowd cheers as Chase lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barrett doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chase fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barrett throws a shot from downtown. Chase moves away and avoids it.
Chase is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barrett.
Chase tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chase is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barrett rather than just go for the knockout.
Barrett misses with a straight right.
Barrett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barrett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barrett is breathing heavily.
Chase fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrett manages to avoid it.
Chase tries to clinch up.
Chase scores with a jab. Barrett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chase lands a body shot.
Chase throws a hook but Barrett blocks it.
Chase lands an overhand right.
Chase showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barrett.

Chase moves into the clinch successfully.
Chase prevents a body shot from Barrett.

Barrett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chase avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett misses the jab.
Barrett slips a jab from Chase.
Chase misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrett.
A lazy left from Barrett finds it's target.
Chase on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Barrett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chase manages to avoid it.
A jab from Barrett misses.
Barrett cracks Chase with an open hand slap.
Barrett throws a right hand that Chase ducks under and follows up with a left that Chase also avoids with ease.
Nice jab there from Chase.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chase, as that shot connected.
Barrett cracks a nice hook into Chase's ribs.
Chase loads up on a big right hand but Barrett slips the punch.
Chase is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barrett had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Chase slips a jab and a cross from Barrett.
Chase thows a body shot but no joy.
Chase slips a jab and a cross from Barrett.
John Barrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chase looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrett is just out of range.
A left lands for Chase.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrett doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chase throws a jab when Barrett was well out of range.
Chase dives in and grabs Barrett's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barrett pushes down on Chase's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Barrett.
Barrett misses with a body shot.
Chase misses the shot to the body.
Barrett moves out of range of the strikes.
Barrett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barrett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chase keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chase scores with a jab to the head.
Barrett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barrett fails to land with a series of punches.
Barrett blocks a jab.
Chase tries to clinch but Barrett is having none of it.
Chase shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barrett as he jumps to the side.
John Barrett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denny Chase.
Barrett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barrett misses with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barrett looks to score with a jab to the body but Chase is just out of range.
Chase throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Barrett misses.
Chase slips a jab from Barrett.
Chase takes a swing at Barrett's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denny Chase 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.

Barrett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barrett walks into a left hand.
Barrett throws a jab when Chase was well out of range.
Chase throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barrett throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barrett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chase thows a body shot but no joy.
Barrett connects with a jab.
Barrett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chase fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barrett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barrett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chase slips a jab and a cross from Barrett.
Barrett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chase misses with a straight left.
Chase shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barrett misses with a looping right.
Barrett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chase.
Barrett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chase stuns Barrett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chase misses with a hook. Barrett ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barrett stuffs the takedown attempt from Chase. Chase gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Barrett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase looks to land a right hand but Barrett moved out of range.
A punch combination from Barrett misses.
Chase fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barrett avoids it really well and circles away.
John Barrett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denny Chase.
Barrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chase.
Chase lands with a hook. Barrett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barrett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chase tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Barrett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barrett closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barrett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chase ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrett moves away.
Barrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chase.
Chase showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barrett.
Barrett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chase takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chase throws a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Chase.
Barrett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chase throws a hook but Barrett avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barrett.
Chase showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barrett.
Chase looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrett is just out of range.
Chase keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barrett has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Barrett looks to score with a jab to the body but Chase is just out of range.
Barrett looks to land a combination but Chase avoids it well.
Barrett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chase.
Nice uppercut lands for Barrett. That snapped Chase's head back.
Barrett misses with a wild combination.
Chase moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barrett misses with the combination.
Barrett tries to bum rush Chase with a series of wild strikes but Chase uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chase catches Barrett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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 looping hook to the body misses from Chase. Barrett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barrett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chase throws a hook but Barrett avoids it easily.
Barrett fails to land with a series of punches.
Chase lands a nice looking body shot.
John Barrett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase connects with a looping right hand.
Chase throws a body punch but Barrett moves out of range.
Chase misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Barrett. Those never looked like landing.
Chase lands with a right hand.
Barrett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chase.
Barrett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chase to score with a decent uppercut.
Chase tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrett was well out of range. Poor timing from Chase.
Barrett moves out of range as Chase strikes.
Chase throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chase.
Denny Chase seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barrett throws a big shot that misses.
Barrett ducks right into an uppercut from Chase.
Chase dodges the punch combination from Barrett.
Chase has a takedown stuffed.
Chase shoots for a takedown but Barrett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barrett looks to score with a jab to the body but Chase is just out of range.
Chase throws out a loose jab but Barrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barrett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase takes one to the chin there.
Barrett connects with a body shot.
Chase lands a jab to the head.
Barrett feints a jab promting Chase to slip. Barrett then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chase slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barrett lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrett fails to land with a series of punches.
Barrett pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chase back to the cage. Barrett follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chase throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barrett with a nice cross.
Barrett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barrett misses with a wild body shot.
Barrett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chase shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barrett as he avoids it easily.
Barrett swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chase counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barrett thinking.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrett throws a jab but it's blocked by Chase.
Chase throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barrett scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chase listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chase lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denny Chase showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Barrett feints a jab promting Chase to slip. Barrett then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chase slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chase moves forwards but Barrett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barrett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barrett misses with a double jab.
Barrett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chase throws a lazy right hand but Barrett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chase shoots for a double leg takedown but Barrett sprawls well. He's pushed Chase's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barrett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barrett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chase backs up against the cage.
Barrett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chase misses with a looping left.
Barrett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barrett stalks Chase and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chase's face. Chase staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice uppercut there from Barrett.
Chase bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Barrett. Beautiful body shot.
Barrett defending well as Chase loads up on a big left hand.
Barrett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barrett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase swings for the body but Barrett moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chase pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barrett swinging wildly here.
Barrett misses with a body shot
and Chase counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No joy there for Barrett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chase.
Chase scores with a jab.
Barrett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Barrett lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barrett.
Barrett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrett staying out of range there.
Barrett needs to keep his hands up - Chase had a free shot at his head there.
Barrett throws a body punch but Chase moves out of range.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barrett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barrett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chase backs up against the cage.
Chase lands a really nice looking cross but Barrett seems unphased.
Chase keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrett.
Barrett throws a right hand that Chase ducks under and follows up with a left that Chase also avoids with ease.
Jab, jab by Chase - just one landing.
A left lands for Chase.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase looks to land a right hand but Barrett moved out of range.
Barrett throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chase counters with a nice body shot.
Chase misses with a looping left.
Chase thuds a left hand into Barrett's body.
Chase misses with a wild body shot.
Barrett misses the jab.
Barrett fails to land with a series of punches.
Chase avoids the body shot from Barrett.
Barrett is working the combinations to good effect here.
Chase scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barrett throws a jab when Chase was well out of range.
Jab by Chase.

Chase gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Denny Chase is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barrett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrett tries to circle away but Chase has him pinned against the cage.
Barrett prevents the takedown attempt.
Barrett stalls.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barrett has him pressed against the cage.
Chase has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Barrett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barrett misses with a few strikes there.
Chase just misses with a punch to the body.
Chase looks to land a left hand but Barrett moved out of range nicely.
Chase takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Decent striking displayed by Chase there.
Barrett throws out a powerful jab.
Chase missing with a left hand there. Barrett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chase jabs Barrett right on the nose. Barrett blinks but takes it well.
Barrett misses with a double jab.
Chase throws the left hand but Barrett avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrett scores with the left hand. Chase knows he should have avoided that one.
A left lands for Chase.
Barrett throws a shot to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barrett tries to break free but Chase pushes him back against the cage.
Chase is trying to force a seperation but Barrett has the dominant position.
Chase keeps control of Barrett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barrett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John Barrett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Barrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Chase escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Denny Chase.
Well Chase 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny Chase!

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hype
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anuwat Kaewsamri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Myrr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myrr has chosen "Getting closer" by Nitzer Ebb as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kaewsamri
vs
Myrr

170 cm
20
140 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

170 cm
26
154 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

MADE IN GERMANY

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anuwat Kaewsamri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Myrr!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaewsamri missing with a left hand there. Myrr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Myrr shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Kaewsamri as Myrr shoots in.
Kaewsamri cracks the inside of Myrr's front leg.
Kaewsamri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anuwat Kaewsamri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Myrr.
Myrr shoots in for a takedown but Kaewsamri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Myrr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Myrr looks gassed!
Myrr takes one to the side of the head.
Kaewsamri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaewsamri. That snapped Myrr's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaewsamri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Myrr.
Kaewsamri tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaewsamri clobbers Myrr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kaewsamri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Myrr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Myrr is rocked!
Myrr is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kaewsamri is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Myrr.
Kaewsamri is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Myrr flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Myrr is out cold! Kaewsamri holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anuwat Kaewsamri!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Floyd Fury enters the cage!

Carter
vs
Fury

184 cm
23
202 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

187 cm
23
212 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Firebird Designs
Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Calvin Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Floyd Fury!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fury.
Fury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carter blocks a jab.
Carter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fury throws a leg kick but Carter checks it.
Fury scores with a nice head shot.
Fury checks a leg kick.
Carter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick from Fury misses
and Carter counters with a good low kick that Fury was not able to check.
Carter tries to clinch up.
Carter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carter is looking to score with low kicks.
Carter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Fury misses
letting Carter counter with a right hand.

It looks like Floyd Fury has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Carter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fury tried to score with a low kick but Carter checks it.
Carter throws a leg kick
and Fury cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fury keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fury throws a hook but Carter blocks it.

Carter clinches with his opponent.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Fury taking a breather.
Fury doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fury struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Carter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fury creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fury misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Fury.
Carter lands a nice uppercut.

Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fury with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carter moves to clinch but Fury breaks away
and Fury counters with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Carter clinches with his opponent.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head.
Carter wants to get back to striking at distance but Fury won't allow it.
Carter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fury tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fury misses with a punch to the body.
Carter lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fury creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.

Fury breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fury misses with a head kick.
Fury throws a push kick but Carter slaps the foot to one side.
Fury missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fury misses with an uppercut. Carter saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Carter.
Carter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fury's sensitive parts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter scores with a jab to the body.
Carter throws a head kick but Fury moves out of range.
Fury throws a head kick that misses
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carter checks a leg kick.
Carter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fury scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fury tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carter throws a hook but Fury avoids it easily.
Fury throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
A low kick from Fury misses
and Carter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Carter lands a right hook to the body.
Fury on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fury looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fury takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Carter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fury has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fury is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Carter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carter throws a series of punches but Fury avoids them all with ease.
Carter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fury manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter throws an overhand right that lands on Fury's shoulder, as Fury tries to avoid the shot.
Carter scores with a decent looking hook.
Carter looks to throw the jab but Fury is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Carter darts in and clinches Fury up against the cage.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fury's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Carter misses
enabling Fury to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Carter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Floyd Fury's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left lands for Carter.
Fury cracks Carter with an open hand slap.
Fury is looking to land body kicks.
Carter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Carter.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Carter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fury has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fury and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
A jab from Carter does it's job there.
Fury swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Fury circles away.
Fury throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carter forces Fury back against the cage and clinches.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fury taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fury lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Fury lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Fury looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Carter.
Fury swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter has Fury pressed against the cage, preventing Fury from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Carter lands a body punch.
Carter misses with some punches.

Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Fury.
Carter misses the jab.

Carter pushes Fury up against the cage in a clinch.
Carter prevents a body shot from Fury.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fury misses the body punch
and Carter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fury is breathing heavily.
Carter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fury. That did some damage!
Calvin Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fury manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Carter is predictable there
and Fury counters with a good low kick that Carter was not able to check.
Fury checks a leg kick nicely.
Carter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fury can pounce on him.
Fury gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Carter counters with a good low kick that Fury was not able to check.
Fury throws a body kick the misses
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That has opened up Floyd Fury's cut even more.

Carter takes the fight into the clinch.

Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carter misses with a head kick.
Carter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fury.
A swing and a miss from Fury.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Carter.
Carter with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fury to score with a decent uppercut.

Fury gets tackled into the cage by Carter. Carter maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Carter - that landed with a thud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fury just misses with a elbow thrown towards Carter's brow.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fury taking a breather.
Fury misses with a punch to the body.
Fury lands a good knee to the midsection. Carter won't want to take too many of those.
Carter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fury is defending well for now.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fury wants to stall.
Carter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fury is trying to break the clinch but Carter is controlling him.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head.
Calvin Carter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Carter.
Carter lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Carter breaks the clinch.

Carter clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter is working Fury over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fury checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Fury misses

and Carter counters by moving into the clinch.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.

Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carter throws a leg kick but Fury sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Carter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fury has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carter finds it's way round the side to connect with Fury's head.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Fury pushes him off.
Carter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carter throws a leg kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fury scores with a jab.
A shot to the body from Fury misses
and Carter counters with an outside leg kick.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fury moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Carter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Floyd Fury's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck for Fury with that takedown attempt.
Carter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fury manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fury on the side of the head.
Fury throws a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carter.
Fury scores with a head kick. Carter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fury looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick by Fury misses
and Carter counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Carter is predictable there
and Fury counters with a nice uppercut.
Fury throws a leg kick but Carter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fury's corner calls for a 1-2. Fury obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fury throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
Carter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fury is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Carter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fury misses the jab.
Fury misses with a kick to the body
and Carter counters with a thumping low kick.
Fury keeps the fight on the outside.
Fury slips a jab from Carter.
Carter throws a leg kick
and Fury counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Carter is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Carter jabs Fury right on the nose. Fury blinks but takes it well.
Carter scores with a jab.
Carter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fury's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fury scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fury.
Carter scores with a sloppy right hand. Fury should have avoided that one.
Carter tries to clinch but Fury moves out of range.
Carter throws a series of strikes that have Fury backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fury throws a body kick the misses
and Carter counters with a leg kick.

Carter has closed the distance and engaged Fury in a clinch.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fury working aggressively here.

Carter breaks from the clinch.
Carter works Fury's body with a nice hook.
Carter scores with a head kick.
Carter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Carter throws a nice head kick!
Carter throws a combination that misses
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter feints and then cracks Fury's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fury down.
Floyd Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Carter.
Carter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Carter gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Carter as the two fighters clinch.

Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fury misses with an uppercut. Carter saw that one coming.
Carter wants to land a leg kick but Fury is out of range.
Carter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fury tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fury paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carter throws a series of strikes that have Fury backpedaling.

The cut above Floyd Fury's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Carter moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carter manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Carter.
Carter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fury can do to turn this around?
A bone on bone clash there as Fury blocks the leg kick.
Fury tests Carter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fury looks to land a right hand but Carter moved out of range.
Fury motions for Carter to come forward. Fury throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Calvin Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carter moves in looking to clinch but Fury pushes him off.
Carter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carter throws a leg kick
and Fury counters with an outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fury.
Carter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury throws a sloppy head kick
and Carter counters with a thumping low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin Carter!

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RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steffa Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Richlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rutten
vs
Richlin

182 cm
22
171 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

182 cm
23
175 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steffa Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Richlin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten scores with a punch to the head.

Rutten clinches up against the cage.

Richlin manages to break the clinch.
Richlin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutten circles away quickly and effectively.
Richlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutten.

Richlin lands a left and a right that send Rutten crashing to the mat, dazed. Richlin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Rutten is rocked!

It looks like Steffa Rutten 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!
Are you kidding me?! Richlin ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Rutten clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Richlin!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Glasgow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilan Rotberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilan Rotberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Glasgow
vs
Rotberg

188 cm
28
212 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

183 cm
28
217 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anton Glasgow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilan Rotberg!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Glasgow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rotberg throws out a loose jab but Glasgow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rotberg throws a looping overhand right but Glasgow ducks down to avoid it.
Rotberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Rotberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rotberg throws a wild body kick that Glasgow sees coming a mile off.

Glasgow gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Rotberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rotberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glasgow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rotberg.
A slow jab from Rotberg misses its intended target.
Rotberg misses with a few strikes there.
Rotberg misses with an uppercut. Glasgow saw that one coming.
Rotberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glasgow was well out of range. Poor timing from Rotberg.
Glasgow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rotberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotberg throws the left hand but Glasgow avoids the punch easily.
Rotberg misses the jab.
Rotberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rotberg has a takedown stuffed.

Glasgow clinches up with Rotberg and pushes him back against the cage.
Glasgow keeps control of Rotberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rotberg is trying to force a seperation but Glasgow has the dominant position.
Rotberg is trying to force a seperation but Glasgow has the dominant position.
Rotberg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Glasgow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Glasgow prevents the takedown attempt.
Anton Glasgow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilan Rotberg.
Glasgow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rotberg.
Glasgow scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Glasgow as the two fighters clinch.
Rotberg looks gassed!
Rotberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Glasgow lands a nice uppercut.
Glasgow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rotberg backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rotberg breaks from the clinch.
Rotberg throws a shot from downtown. Glasgow moves away and avoids it.
Glasgow is looking to clinch.

Glasgow clinches up with Rotberg and pushes him back against the cage.
Rotberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Glasgow won't allow it.
Glasgow lands on the inside with an uppercut.

It looks like Ilan Rotberg has been cut.
Rotberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Glasgow tries to score a body lock takedown but Rotberg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Glasgow misses with the head strike.
Glasgow lands a right hand.
Glasgow pushes Rotberg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Glasgow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Glasgow pushes Rotberg back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glasgow scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Glasgow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glasgow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Glasgow trying to control but Rotberg is working from the bottom.
Glasgow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rotberg looking to control.
Glasgow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rotberg is trying to keep Glasgow in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Glasgow distracts Rotberg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rotberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Glasgow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rotberg is trying to control the position but Glasgow postures up.

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.
Glasgow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Glasgow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rotberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rotberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Glasgow.
Rotberg keeping moving, preventing Glasgow from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glasgow chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glasgow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Glasgow with a nice head shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glasgow trying to control but Rotberg is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Glasgow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Glasgow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ilan Rotberg's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rotberg throws a big shot that misses.
Rotberg swings for the body but Glasgow moves out of range.
Rotberg misses with a wild combination.

Glasgow has Rotberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Glasgow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rotberg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rotberg has had enough of the clinch but Glasgow keeps him there for the moment.
Glasgow has Rotberg pressed against the cage, preventing Rotberg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Glasgow gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rotberg wants to control but Glasgow is keeping busy.
Glasgow is trying to control the action in half guard but Rotberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Glasgow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Glasgow is keen to just control but Rotberg is a slippery customer.
Rotberg is pressing down on Glasgow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glasgow looking to pass the guard.
Rotberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Glasgow manages to get himself to full guard.
Glasgow is looking to stand up but Rotberg isn't so interested in that idea.
Rotberg trying to control but Glasgow is working from the bottom.
Rotberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Glasgow is keeping the position for now.
Rotberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Glasgow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glasgow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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.
Rotberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glasgow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Glasgow pushes Rotberg off and gets back to his feet.
Rotberg misses with a body shot.
Rotberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rotberg looks to land a right hand but Glasgow moved out of range.
Jab from Glasgow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glasgow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rotberg.
Rotberg throws a series of punches but Glasgow moves out of range.
Rotberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glasgow sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Glasgow has Rotberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Glasgow lands a shoulder strike.

Rotberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rotberg with a nice cross.
Rotberg moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Anton Glasgow has been cut.
Rotberg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rotberg is breathing heavily.
A big right from Rotberg misses.

Glasgow closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Glasgow prevents it.
Glasgow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short uppercut from Glasgow.
Rotberg dodges an elbow strike from Glasgow.
Glasgow is working for takedown but Rotberg is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Glasgow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glasgow avoiding damage.
Glasgow is working for takedown but Rotberg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Glasgow is trying to drag Rotberg to the mat but Rotberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rotberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glasgow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glasgow.
Glasgow working aggressively here.
Rotberg is trying to push Glasgow away but Glasgow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anton Glasgow will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Some wild striking there from Rotberg.
Glasgow tries to bum rush Rotberg with a series of wild strikes but Rotberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rotberg cracks Glasgow with a good jab.
Anton Glasgow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rotberg misses with an uppercut.
Rotberg shoots in for a takedown but Glasgow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Glasgow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rotberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Rotberg loads up on a big right hand but Glasgow slips the punch.
Glasgow moves out of range of the strikes.
Rotberg misses with a double jab.
Glasgow smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rotberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glasgow was well out of range. Poor timing from Rotberg.
Ilan Rotberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glasgow avoids the head kick by Rotberg.
Glasgow blocks a leg kick.
Glasgow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rotberg throws a body punch but Glasgow moves out of range.
Glasgow tries to clinch but Rotberg is having none of it.
Glasgow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rotberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Glasgow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rotberg throws a hook but Glasgow avoids it easily.
Rotberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Glasgow's head.

Glasgow moves into the clinch successfully.
Rotberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rotberg takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rotberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Glasgow has him pressed against the cage.
Rotberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rotberg tries to break the clinch but Glasgow is controlling the position.
Glasgow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Glasgow breaks from the clinch.
Glasgow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rotberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rotberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Rotberg misses its intended target.
Glasgow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rotberg.
Rotberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Glasgow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Glasgow tries to clinch but Rotberg is having none of it.
Glasgow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rotberg circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Glasgow closes the distance and clinches.
Rotberg can't break the clinch.
Glasgow misses with the head strike.
Glasgow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rotberg backwards.
Glasgow lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Glasgow fails to land.
Glasgow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Glasgow is trying to drag Rotberg to the mat but Rotberg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Glasgow lands a body punch.
Rotberg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Glasgow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Glasgow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Glasgow missing with knees to the body.
Rotberg takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glasgow works on Rotberg's body with a couple of short punches.
Glasgow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rotberg backwards.
Glasgow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rotberg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Glasgow. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Glasgow is trying to trip Rotberg. He has hold of a leg but Rotberg is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Glasgow persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Glasgow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Glasgow wants to control from the top but Rotberg keeps moving.
Glasgow controls from within his opponent's guard.
Glasgow wants to control from the top but Rotberg keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Glasgow clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rotberg darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Glasgow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Glasgow wants a takedown.
Glasgow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Glasgow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rotberg or not.

Rotberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rotberg misses with a two punch combination.

Glasgow forces Rotberg back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Glasgow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Glasgow.
Rotberg is trying to drag Glasgow to the mat but Glasgow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Glasgow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rotberg is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rotberg is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Glasgow has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rotberg regains guard immediately.
Rotberg is trying to keep Glasgow in close.
Glasgow landing with the ground and pound.

Rotberg has his feet on Glasgow's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Glasgow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Glasgow slips under a jab from Rotberg.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rotberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Glasgow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rotbergs head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Glasgow.
Glasgow swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Glasgow turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Glasgow manages to end up in side control.
Glasgow working the head with strikes.
Glasgow wants to control but Rotberg is keeping him busy.
Rotberg wants to get back to his feet but Glasgow drags him back down.
Glasgow working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glasgow is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rotberg takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rotberg taking a bit of punishment here - Glasgow scoring with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg wants to control but Glasgow postures up.
Rotberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rotberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Glasgow is keen to just control but Rotberg is a slippery customer.
Glasgow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Glasgow stalling.
Glasgow stops Rotberg from getting back to his feet.
Glasgow controlling the action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rotberg wants to control but Glasgow is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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.
Glasgow works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Glasgow cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Glasgow in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Glasgow lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Glasgow raining down hammerfists from mount.
Anton Glasgow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Glasgow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glasgow raining down shots from the mount!
Glasgow working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Glasgow had his way with Ilan Rotberg in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Glasgow closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rotberg quickly recovers to half guard.
Rotberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Glasgow throws and elbow that misses. Rotberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Glasgow's guard. Nice move by Rotberg!
Rotberg throwing strikes but missing.

Glasgow is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Glasgow lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That has opened up Ilan Rotberg's cut even more.

Glasgow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Rotberg misses.
Rotberg misses with a body shot

and Glasgow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rotberg is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Glasgow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Glasgow has double underhooks.
Rotberg stops a takedown attempt from Glasgow.
Glasgow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rotberg can do to turn this around?

Glasgow breaks from the clinch.
Glasgow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Glasgow.
Rotberg missing with a left hand there. Glasgow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rotberg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rotberg fails with the takedown

and Glasgow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Glasgow lands a couple of elbows.
Glasgow trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glasgow working some strikes from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Glasgow is controlling him.
Glasgow wants to control from the top but Rotberg keeps moving.

Rotberg isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Glasgow stacks Rotberg on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Glasgow!
Rotberg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Glasgow scores with a couple of short elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glasgow trying to control the position but Rotberg is working away.
Ilan Rotberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Glasgow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Glasgow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rotberg is trying to stand up here but Glasgow is controlling him well.
Glasgow throwing shots but Rotberg is blocking nicely.
Glasgow is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Glasgow throws a strike but Rotberg avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Rotberg throws his legs up looking for a submission but Glasgow uses it to pass to side control.
Glasgow taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glasgow lands a few punches from side control.
Rotberg sneaks back into half guard.
Glasgow is looking to take a break and control but Rotberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anton Glasgow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Glasgow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rotberg defending well though.
Glasgow slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Glasgow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Glasgow, 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 Suge Night scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Glasgow!
Anton Glasgow is the new light heavyweight champion!