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Honour FC 46: At the Palms 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rod Stewart - Forever Young. Jay Young could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robbie Evans's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie Evans!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young throws a poor cross that misses
so Evans counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Evans drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Evans jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Young not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Evans tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard.
Evans working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Young's head.
Young throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Young keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Young keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
Evans prevents Young from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Evans wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Young takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Young throws a lazy uppercut
and Evans counters with a shoot takedown. Young fights it but they end up in guard.
Young preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Evans throwing strikes but missing.
Evans scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans is in close to Young's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Young has an active guard here but Evans has managed to pass into half guard.
Evans passes to full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans working the ground and pound effectively.
Young is breathing heavily.
Evans wants to control the pace but Young is squirming around nicely.
Evans lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Evans's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Evans!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Capelli King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroi Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leroi Moore has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Capelli King's chin.
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286 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Capelli King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leroi Moore!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Moore throws a right hand that misses
and King decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moore's guard.
Moore trying to control the position.
King is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
King scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
King stands up and waves to Moore to follow him.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Moore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Moore is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
King is thwarting Moore's attempts to control the position.
King not doing much here.
Capelli King has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Moore works over King's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Capelli King has been cut.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King throws a jab when Moore was well out of range.
King explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Leroi Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moore closes the distance looking to clinch
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Moore misses with a left hand
and King counters with a good low kick that Moore was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore lands a head shot.
A right-left combo lands from King.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moore lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting King counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Moore misses with a double jab.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Moore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Moore.
King lands a front kick.
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moore's defenses.
It looks like Leroi Moore has been cut.
Moore struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moore looks gassed!
King lands an elbow that stopped Moore in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from King.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moore's face.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That has opened up Leroi Moore's cut even more.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
King lands an elbow that stopped Moore in his tracks for a moment.
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!
King putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moore in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
King landing knees to the body.
King is pushing Moore up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
King lands an elbow that stopped Moore in his tracks for a moment.
King blocks an uppercut.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The cut above Leroi Moore's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moore.
Moore working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moore lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King prevents Moore from breaking the clinch.
Moore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moore managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Moore lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Moore scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moore works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
Moore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moore is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moore scores with a shoulder strike.
King creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
King looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Moore.
Moore digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Moore.
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leroi Moore will probably get the nod.
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!
Moore throws a shot from downtown. King moves away and avoids it.
Moore misses with a jab to the body
and King counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King throws an elbow that misses.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by King.
Moore lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Moore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Moore.
A short uppercut from Moore.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moore can't break the clinch.
Moore lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Moore. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Moore tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
Moore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moore throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
A short left from Moore.
A nice left hand lands by Moore.
Good body shot from Moore.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Moore.
Moore works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
Moore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Moore scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moore has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Moore tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.
Moore lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
A short right from Moore.
King 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.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Moore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
King has Moore pressed against the cage, preventing Moore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
King prevents a body shot from Moore.
A hook to the body from Moore.
Moore lands a body punch in the clinch.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Moore lands with a light punch inside.
Moore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Nice body punch from Moore.
Leroi Moore seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Moore on the inside.
A hook to the body from Moore.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moore's efforts to push away.
Moore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
Moore is working King over against the cage.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moore's efforts to push away.
Moore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore scores with a hook to the body.
Moore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moore.
Moore is working King over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Moore.
Moore scores with a shoulder strike.
Moore lands a shot to the body.
King blocking some punches.
King blocks an uppercut.
Moore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moore wants to break free but King has control.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
Moore is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
Moore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moore scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Moore.
Moore lands a nice uppercut.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
A short right from Moore on the inside.
Moore digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Moore blocks an elbow strike from King.
King misses with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Moore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Moore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moore lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Moore has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Moore.
Moore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moore working hard to break the clinch.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
Moore cracks King with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Moore.
Moore is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King throws an elbow that misses.
Moore scores with a nice hook to the head.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Moore.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moore.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Moore.
Moore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
Moore dodges an elbow strike from King.
A hook to the body from Moore.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moore.
Moore breaks the clinch.
Moore moves into range and connects with a jab.
Moore lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into rage.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
Moore lands with a shot to the body.
Moore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moore takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King is looking to clinch but Moore is avoiding it.
Moore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moore dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
Moore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice shot by Moore.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
Nice shot by Moore.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroi Moore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Moore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moore misses with a double jab
and King counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by King.
King looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moore tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moore misses with a punch to the body.
Moore blocks an elbow strike.
Moore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moore lands with a right to the head.
Moore presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moore working hard to break the clinch.
Moore digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Moore.
Moore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moore digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
A short right from Moore on the inside.
Moore is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Moore.
Moore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Moore.
A short right from Moore.
Moore lands a shot to the body.
Moore working hard to break the clinch.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore cracks King with a nice body shot.
Moore lands with a light punch inside.
Moore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Moore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King misses with an elbow strike.
Moore is working King over against the cage.
Moore is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
Moore presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King trying to stall but Moore improves his position.
Moore lands a body punch in the clinch.
Moore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moore blocks it with crossed arms.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
Moore pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moore tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
Moore cracks King with a nice body shot.
Moore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King takes a shot to the head.
Leroi Moore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Moore.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, King just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moore's brow.
Moore lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moore.
Moore cracks King with a nice body shot.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, King throws an elbow but misses.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Moore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King blocks an uppercut.
King throws an elbow that misses.
Moore digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
Moore blocks the elbow strike.
Moore cracks King with a nice body shot.
Moore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moore working hard to break the clinch.
Moore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Moore on the inside.
Moore lands an uppercut.
Moore lands a shot to the body.
Moore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King is rocked!
Moore is trying to break free.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moore digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
Moore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Moore.
Moore wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moore lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Moore.
Moore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moore lands a body shot.
Moore wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moore digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King trying to control the position but instead, Moore has worked for underhooks and has pushed King into the cage.
King prevents Moore from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moore works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
Capelli King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moore lands an uppercut.
Moore pushes King against the cage. Moore is working some dirty boxing. Moore pushes off with a quick right hook! King goes down! King tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Moore moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroi Moore!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Beauford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Mishenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Beauford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Mishenko!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beauford has his takedown stuffed
and Mishenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mishenko wants to control from the top but Beauford keeps moving.
Mishenko tries to stand but Beauford is controlling from the bottom.
Mishenko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mishenko stopping the sweep attempt from Beauford.
Mishenko advances to half guard.
Mishenko is trying to control. Beauford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beauford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mishenko pulls his head out easily.
Beauford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mishenko pulls his head out easily.
Mishenko tries to stand and escape but Beauford is controlling the position.
Beauford slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beauford has a closed guard, preventing Mishenko from standing up.
Beauford bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mishenko's guard.
Beauford is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Beauford wants to pass the guard but Mishenko is keeping the position.
Mishenko wants to stand and escape but Beauford is having none of it.
Mishenko keeping moving, preventing Beauford from controlling successfully.
Mishenko wants to stand and escape but Beauford is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beauford wants to pass the guard but Mishenko is keeping the position.
Beauford stops Mishenko from standing up.
Beauford works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beauford is working for a kimura but Mishenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Beauford looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Beauford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mishenko sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mishenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beauford wants to control from the top but Mishenko keeps moving.
Mishenko working a defensive guard here.
Beauford pushing down on Mishenko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mishenko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Beauford advances position into side control!
Beauford tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beauford has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Beauford goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mishenko has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Beauford but great work by Mishenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beauford is trying to get back to half guard.
Mishenko working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mishenko decides to stand back up.
Beauford shoots and misses
so Mishenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Beauford working a defensive guard here.
Mishenko preventing the sweep.
Beauford looking for a guillotine here but Mishenko defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mishenko pushing down on Beauford's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Mishenko 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.
A left and a right from Mishenko both land. Nice combination.
Mishenko tests Beauford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Beauford misses with a takedown
and Mishenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Beauford tries to pull guard but Mishenko won't allow it.
Mishenko lands a knee to the body.
Beauford takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mishenko crunches a lovely knee into Beauford's ribcage.
Mishenko connects with a knee to the head.
Mishenko with a knee to the head.
Mishenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mishenko gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mishenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Beauford is refusing to be controlled, as Mishenko sits in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boris Mishenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Beauford manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mishenko stays in close to Beauford's body and controls the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Boris Mishenko wasn't active enough on the ground.
Beauford shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mishenko's guard.
Beauford looking to pass the guard.
Mishenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Mishenko, not yet.
Beauford postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mishenko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beauford, into his guard.
Mishenko tries to stand but Beauford is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beauford wants to sweep here but Mishenko controlling him for the moment.
Mishenko throwing strikes from guard but Beauford blocks nicely.
Mishenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Beauford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beauford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mishenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beauford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mishenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beauford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mishenko has managed to get both his arms back between Beauford's legs - danger averted.
Mishenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beauford lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mishenko!
Beauford working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Beauford goes for an armbar but Mishenko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mishenko.
Mishenko stopping the sweep attempt from Beauford.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mishenko wants to control from the top but Beauford keeps moving.
Mishenko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Beauford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mishenko counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Beauford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beauford misses with a takedown
and Mishenko counters with a series of strikes. Beauford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boris Mishenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Beauford with a poor takedown
and Mishenko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mishenko connects with a knee to the head.
Mishenko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Beauford is trying to keep an underhook but Mishenko manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mishenko controlling the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mishenko seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mishenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Mishenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mishenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Beauford. Beauford circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beauford misses with a takedown attempt
and Mishenko counters by clinching up.
Beauford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mishenko walks away with a smile on his face. Beauford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mishenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beauford takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A jab from Mishenko finds it's way through Beauford's defenses.
Beauford is rocked!
Beauford misses with a takedown
and Mishenko counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Beauford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carter Beauford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beauford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mishenko counters with a left to the body.
Beauford seems to have got his legs back now.
Beauford has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beauford there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beauford misses with a takedown
and Mishenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Beauford is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mishenko.
Mishenko jabs at Beauford's body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mishenko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mishenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mishenko stalling the fight.
Mishenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishenko jerks Beauford's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Beauford drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Mishenko goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Mishenko because Beauford was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Boris Mishenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Redd Meat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and gogo momo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). momo has chosen Miles Davis - Moon Dreams as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Redd Meat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, gogo momo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
momo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
momo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Meat trying to control the position.
Meat keeping full guard, as momo tries to pass.
momo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Meat keeping moving, preventing momo from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Meat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
OK we're going to have a standup here. gogo momo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Meat misses with a hook to the body
and momo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Meat keeping moving, preventing momo from controlling successfully.
Meat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Meat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. momo manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meat is fighting to break momo's control of his arms but momo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
momo controls Meat momentarily but Meat frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
momo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
momo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Meat trying to control the position from guard on top but momo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
momo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Meat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
momo looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meat wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Meat wants to clinch
and momo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
momo controlling from the top position.
momo trying to control but Meat is working from the bottom.
momo won't allow Meat to sweep him here.
momo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Meat is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Meat has escaped and now he's on top!
momo pulls Meat in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. momo is keeping the position for now.
momo working a defensive guard here.
Meat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for momo on the ground.
momo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Meat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
momo trying to control the position.
momo is looking for a triangle here but Meat uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
What's momo going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
momo is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
momo struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
momo tries to improve position but can't.
momo prevents Meat from moving into mount.
momo is trying to get back to half guard.
Meat decides to stand up, so the ref orders momo to his feet.
Redd Meat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
momo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
momo won't allow Meat to sweep him here.
Meat keeping moving, preventing momo from controlling successfully.
momo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
momo looking to sit in guard and control but Meat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
gogo momo 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.
A slow jab from Meat misses its intended target.
Meat lands with a straight right. momo didn't see that one coming.
momo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Meat is fending him off so far but momo persists. Nope, Meat circles away and we're back to standing.
Meat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and momo counters with a single leg into guard. Meat didn't expect that.
momo tries to free his leg and advance position but Meat is retaining full guard.
Meat keeping moving, preventing momo from controlling successfully.
Meat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Meat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
momo sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
momo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Meat is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Meat has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
momo trying to keep a closed guard but Meat is proving a slippery customer.
Meat won't allow momo to sweep him here.
Meat looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Meat just misses with a punch to the body.
Meat lands a nice shot that snaps momo's head back.
Meat misses with a combination
and momo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
momo trying to mount his opponent but Meat defends it.
Meat is trying to get back to full guard.
Meat is trying to maintain the position but momo is very close to passing his half guard.
momo wants to take a breather but Meat is having none of it.
momo is looking for a kimura here.
Meat is staying active underneath momo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
gogo momo has got the better of the ground game so far.
momo trying to control the pace.
momo wants to control but Meat is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with momo in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up. gogo momo was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Meat misses with a few strikes there.
momo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No joy there for Meat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
momo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meat with a jab.
Meat tries to clinch up
and momo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Meat is looking to improve his position.
momo stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meat is trying to stand back up but momo is controlling him
Meat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
momo trying to mount his opponent but Meat defends it.
momo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meat keeps working.
momo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Meat is not content to let momo control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
gogo momo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Meat swings for the body but momo moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Meat as momo shoots in.
Meat smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
momo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meat's waist but Meat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing momo off to one side.
Meat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
momo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Redd Meat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of gogo momo.
Meat tries to clinch there but momo circles away.
momo moves out of range of the strikes.
Meat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed momo momentarily.
momo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
momo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
momo is thwarting Meat's attempts to control the position.
momo trying to control from half guard but Meat is working away.
Meat tries to get to full guard but momo has control of the leg.
Meat wants to get back to his feet.
momo is controlling the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. gogo momo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Meat lands with a shot to the body.
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.
momo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Meat's guard.
Meat is trying to control the position but momo postures up.
momo is stalling in the full guard.
momo postures up.
Meat is really struggling to control momo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
momo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
gogo momo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Redd Meat just wasn't active enough.
momo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Meat as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meat connects with a body shot that sends momo's belly button to the back.
A right-left combo lands from Meat.
A big right from Meat misses.
Meat is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Meat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and momo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Meat's guard now.
momo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Meat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
momo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. gogo momo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Meat digs a good hook to momo's body.
Meat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. momo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Meat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redd Meat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meat ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Meat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redd Meat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meat tries to clinch
and momo counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
momo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Meat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Meat wants to control but momo postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
gogo momo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got momo 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... gogo momo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aschen Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breaker comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Indestructible. Aschen Breaker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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29
201 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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26
195 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aschen Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker works Thompson's body with a nice hook.
Breaker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Breaker won't be happy with that.
Breaker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thompson off and has taken his back!
Thompson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Breaker.
Breaker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thompson is defending well though. Breaker let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker working for a choke but Thompson reverses nicely into Breaker 's guard.
Thompson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Breaker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is pushing down on Breaker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Breaker is fighting to maintain full guard but Thompson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Breaker tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Thompson is taking a breather. Breaker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thompson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Breaker is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hunter Thompson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jim Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ImA Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jim Bo has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jim Bo seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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28
135 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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23
140 lbs
11 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Bo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, ImA Man!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bo.
Bo fails with a takedown attempt.
Man avoids the body shot from Bo.
Man closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bo takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Man throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Jim Bo has been cut.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bo swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
Bo misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man tries to clinch but Bo moves out of range.
Bo misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bo. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bo thows a body shot but no joy.
Bo scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Man closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bo counters with a straight right hand.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A head kick misses from Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man tries to clinch up
and Bo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man wants to slow Bo down by chopping away at his legs.
Man throws a lazy head kick
and Bo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Bo throws a combination. Man tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Man throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Bo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Bo jabs at Man's body.
Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
ImA Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bo throws a right hand that misses
and Man counters with a body kick.
Man lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Man thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bo if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bo shoots for a takedown but Man saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Bo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bo is breathing heavily.
Man tries to clinch up
enabling Bo to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to clinch up but Bo circles away and keeps his distance.
Bo throws a sloppy body shot
and Man makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Man closes the distance but Bo moves to the side
and Bo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bo misses with a lunging right hand
and Man counters with a low kick, right behind Bo 's knee.
Bo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man punishes Bo's body with a nice straight punch.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ImA Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Bo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man tries to clinch but Bo moves out of range.
Man moves in looking to clinch but Bo pushes him off.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Bo moves out of range easily.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bo. That did some damage!
Bo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ImA Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man tried to score with a low kick but Bo checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bo misses with a looping left.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bo avoids the head kick by Man.
Man misses with a head kick.
Man throws a head kick but Bo moves out of range.
Man takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Man counters with a good low kick that Bo was not able to check.
A head kick by Man misses
and Bo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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.
Bo fails with the takedown.
Bo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bo is stalling in the full guard.
Bo looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bo trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bo sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ImA Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Bo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Man tries to clinch there but Bo circles away.
Man tries to clinch but Bo moves out of range.
Man moves to clinch but Bo breaks away
and Bo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bo gets slowly back to his feet.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo blocks a head kick by Man.
Bo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Man defending well as Bo loads up on a big left hand.
Man darts in trying to clinch
and Bo counters with a left to the body.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Bo.
Bo throws out a loose jab but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat.
Man wants to clinch up but Bo keeps it at a distance.
Bo 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.
Bo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Bo misses.
Bo just misses with a punch to the body.
Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man moves in looking to clinch but Bo pushes him off.
Bo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Bo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Bo.
Man moves out of range as Bo strikes.
Bo connects with a nice looking jab.
ImA Man is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Man counters with a head kick.
Jim Bo's cut is getting worse.
Bo throws a sloppy body shot
and Man counters with a low kick, right behind Bo 's knee.
A lazy left from Man finds it's target.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Bo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bo blocks a head kick by Man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bo throws a lazy uppercut
and Man counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man slips a jab from Bo.
Jim Bo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bo connects with a crisp jab.
Bo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Bo digs a good body shot into Man's ribs.
Bo swings widly with a right hand
and Man counters with a good low kick that Bo was not able to check.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
ImA Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Man 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ImA Man!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sam Capitalist Oppressor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Shmuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Capitalist Oppressor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Buck Shmuck's chin.
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22
145 lbs
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135 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Capitalist Oppressor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buck Shmuck!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shmuck shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shmuck throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Capitalist Oppressor was covering up waiting for the punch and Shmuck finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shmuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Capitalist Oppressor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Capitalist Oppressor seems keen to control Shmuck's posture.
Capitalist Oppressor trying to keep a closed guard but Shmuck is proving a slippery customer.
Shmuck forces his way into half guard.
Shmuck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Capitalist Oppressor's head.
Shmuck is thwarting Capitalist Oppressor's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shmuck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shmuck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Capitalist Oppressor defending well though.
Shmuck wants to work for an arm triangle but Capitalist Oppressor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Capitalist Oppressor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Capitalist Oppressor tries to get out of the position.
Shmuck passes to full mount!
Capitalist Oppressor is looking to improve his position but Shmuck isn't that keen on the idea.
Capitalist Oppressor wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shmuck.
Shmuck wants to control the pace but Capitalist Oppressor is squirming around nicely.
Shmuck moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Capitalist Oppressor has worked his arm free - good work by Capitalist Oppressor!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Shmuck working the ground and pound.
Shmuck advances to mount.
Capitalist Oppressor really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shmuck putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shmuck landing shots from mount.
Shmuck wants to control the pace but Capitalist Oppressor is squirming around nicely.
Shmuck controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck cracks Capitalist Oppressor with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shmuck is working for a guillotine from mount but Capitalist Oppressor frees his head quite easily.
Shmuck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Capitalist Oppressor's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Shmuck goes for an armbar but Capitalist Oppressor turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Capitalist Oppressor.
Shmuck lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Capitalist Oppressor!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck wants to control the pace but Capitalist Oppressor is squirming around nicely.
You get the feeling that Capitalist Oppressor really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Capitalist Oppressor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shmuck on the ground.
Shmuck dominating with strikes here.
Shmuck unloading with bombs!
Capitalist Oppressor is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Shmuck wants to control the pace but Capitalist Oppressor is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Capitalist Oppressor takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Shmuck dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shmuck shoots in looking for a takedown. Capitalist Oppressor tries to sprawl out of it but Shmuck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Capitalist Oppressor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shmuck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Capitalist Oppressor is fending him off so far but Shmuck persists. Nope, Capitalist Oppressor circles away and we're back to standing.
Capitalist Oppressor thows a leg kick but Shmuck checks it
and Shmuck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Capitalist Oppressor's guard.
Shmuck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shmuck prevents Capitalist Oppressor from getting back to his feet.
Capitalist Oppressor wants to get back to his feet but Shmuck passes into half guard.
Shmuck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Capitalist Oppressor's head.
Shmuck seems to be looking for submissions.
Capitalist Oppressor is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shmuck is looking to take a break and control but Capitalist Oppressor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shmuck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Capitalist Oppressor's head.
Shmuck is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Capitalist Oppressor defends it well.
Shmuck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Capitalist Oppressor pushes Shmuck off looking to stand but Shmuck dives back in and keeps control.
Shmuck thows a huge punch but Capitalist Oppressor dodges it nicely.
Shmuck stops Capitalist Oppressor from getting back to his feet.
Buck Shmuck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shmuck wants to control but Capitalist Oppressor is keeping him busy.
Shmuck 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck tries to pass the half guard into mount. Capitalist Oppressor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capitalist Oppressor wants to control but Shmuck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Capitalist Oppressor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shmuck is working for a kimura but Capitalist Oppressor is defending it quite comfortably.
Shmuck wants to work for an arm triangle but Capitalist Oppressor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Capitalist Oppressor keeps working.
Shmuck seems to be working for a kimura but Capitalist Oppressor defends the submission attempt.
Capitalist Oppressor wants to control but Shmuck is keeping busy.
Shmuck trying to control the action but Capitalist Oppressor is working from the bottom.
Shmuck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shmuck passes to full mount!
Capitalist Oppressor wants to control but Shmuck is having none of it.
Shmuck cracks Capitalist Oppressor with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shmuck working for a submission but Capitalist Oppressor is keeping him at bay.
Shmuck controlling the position easily from mount.
Shmuck working for a submission but Capitalist Oppressor is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Shmuck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Capitalist Oppressor throws a lazy uppercut
so Shmuck counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shmuck prevents Capitalist Oppressor from getting back to his feet.
Shmuck looking to pass the guard.
Capitalist Oppressor being controlled here, momentarily.
Shmuck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shmuck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shmuck wants to control from the top but Capitalist Oppressor keeps moving.
Shmuck passes Capitalist Oppressor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capitalist Oppressor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shmuck scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shmuck is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Capitalist Oppressor tries to kick Shmuck off but Shmuck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shmuck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shmuck is trying to control. Capitalist Oppressor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shmuck 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.
Capitalist Oppressor is trying to stand up here but Shmuck is controlling him well.
Buck Shmuck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shmuck content to control rather than advance.
Capitalist Oppressor tries to kick Shmuck off but Shmuck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shmuck performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Shmuck has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Capitalist Oppressor wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck Shmuck has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Capitalist Oppressor lands a nice shot to the body.
Capitalist Oppressor misses with a lunging right hand
and Shmuck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Capitalist Oppressor throws a combination that misses
and Shmuck counters with a single leg into guard. Capitalist Oppressor didn't expect that.
Shmuck is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Buck Shmuck wasn't active enough on the ground.
Shmuck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Capitalist Oppressor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shmuck somewhat.
Sam Capitalist Oppressor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shmuck shoots for a double leg takedown but Capitalist Oppressor sprawls well. He's pushed Shmuck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Capitalist Oppressor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shmuck counters with a nice double leg into side control. Capitalist Oppressor won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capitalist Oppressor wants to get back to his feet but Shmuck is dominant here and he's now got Capitalist Oppressor's back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Shmuck controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buck Shmuck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shmuck 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Shmuck!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zak Drezner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey The Dude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drezner comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - Checkmate. 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!
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162 lbs
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168 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zak Drezner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffrey The Dude!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Dude shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Drezner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Drezner sneaks back into half guard.
Drezner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Dude.
Drezner wants to control but The Dude is keeping busy.
The Dude is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The Dude is working for a submission of some sort.
The Dude sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drezner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Dude's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Dude's back!
The Dude trying to control but not successfully.
Drezner trying to control momentarily.
The Dude is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drezner really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for The Dude.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Dude surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Drezner controlling the positon.
The Dude is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drezner doesn't have the hooks in and The Dude manages to turn into his guard.
Drezner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zak Drezner has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Good work by The Dude as he checks the leg kick.
Drezner moves to clinch but The Dude breaks away
and The Dude counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Drezner has his hands clasped together around The Dude's back. He's all about the action.
The Dude is just content to waste time from the top position. Drezner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dude won't allow Drezner to sweep him here.
Drezner has control of The Dude's left arm, preventing The Dude from doing any damage.
The Dude postures up in Drezner's guard and throws a big left but Drezner blocks it.
Drezner keeping moving, preventing The Dude from controlling successfully.
The Dude wants to pass the guard but Drezner is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey The Dude dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Drezner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Drezner scores with a push kick.
Drezner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Drezner.
Drezner tests The Dude's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drezner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drezner misses with the combination.
The Dude has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Drezner.
The Dude is breathing heavily.
The Dude avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as The Dude blocks the leg kick.
Drezner scores with a sloppy right hand. The Dude should have avoided that one.
Drezner lands a lovely overhand right.
Drezner sizes up The Dude with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drezner lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Dude's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Drezner.
Zak Drezner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drezner scores with a kick 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!
Drezner throws a head kick that The Dude semi-blocks.
The Dude 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.
Drezner looks to score with a jab to the body but The Dude is just out of range.
Drezner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The Dude is rocked!
Zak Drezner is winning the standup battle so far.
Drezner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Dude's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Drezner.
Drezner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Dude. That did some damage!
Drezner keeps The Dude at a distance using the push kick.
Drezner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Dude takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drezner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Dude can do to turn this around?
Jab, jab by Drezner - just one landing.
The Dude is still on wobbly legs! Can Drezner finish him?
Drezner delivers a nice body kick.
The Dude seems to have recovered his senses.
Drezner lands an overhand right.
Drezner throws a nice outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as The Dude blocks the leg kick.
The Dude stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drezner.
The Dude's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drezner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Drezner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drezner lands a head kick!
The Dude checks a low kick from Drezner.
Drezner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Dude takes a kick to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Drezner.
The Dude has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Drezner.
Drezner lands with a hook. The Dude tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drezner misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drezner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Dude's calf.
Drezner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Drezner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Dude.
An inside leg kick lands from Drezner.
The Dude takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drezner.
Both fighters circling a little - Drezner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drezner lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Dude's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Drezner.
Drezner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Drezner 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Drezner. That's going to slow The Dude down.
Drezner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Dude fails with the takedown
and Drezner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Drezner tries to close the distance and clinch but The Dude swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drezner digs a good hook to The Dude's body.
The Dude tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crunch! Drezner slams his shin into The Dude's torso.
Drezner feints and then cracks The Dude's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Dude down.
The Dude takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drezner lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Dude's sensitive parts.
Drezner lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dude takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Drezner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zak Drezner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drezner feints and then cracks The Dude's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Dude down.
A head kick misses from Drezner.
The Dude stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drezner.
Good standup being displayed there by Drezner as he connects with a hook.
The Dude walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Drezner misses with a low kick.
Drezner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Dude. That did some damage!
Drezner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Dude.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drezner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Dude doesn't seem bothered though.
Drezner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Dude moves forwards but Drezner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Drezner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Drezner lands with a hook. The Dude tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drezner lands a front kick.
The Dude chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drezner can pounce on him.
The Dude misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Drezner. Beautiful body shot.
The Dude stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Drezner.
Drezner throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drezner lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Dude's sensitive parts.
Drezner feints and then cracks The Dude's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Dude down.
The Dude tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Drezner.
Drezner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drezner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Drezner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drezner.
Drezner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Drezner lands a leg kick that knocks The Dude off balance momentarily.
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!
Drezner scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Drezner does it's job there.
Drezner throws a quick inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Drezner.
The Dude has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drezner.
Drezner lands a leg kick that knocks The Dude off balance momentarily.
That kick from Drezner tenderised The Dude's leg. The Dude is trying to keep his angry face on.
Drezner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Dude.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Dude swats away the attempt to clinch by Drezner.
Both fighters circling a little - Drezner finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Drezner clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Dude tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drezner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Dudes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Drezner connects with a high kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drezner.
An inside leg kick lands from Drezner.
Drezner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drezner throws a nice inside leg kick.
That kick from Drezner tenderised The Dude's leg. The Dude is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Dude is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Drezner cracks a nice hook into The Dude's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drezner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Drezner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Dude has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Drezner slams his shin into The Dude's torso.
The Dude chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drezner can pounce on him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Drezner.
The Dude 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.
The Dude has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drezner.
Drezner lands with a kick to the temple. The Dude shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A chopping leg kick lands by Drezner.
Drezner connects with a jab.
Drezner connects with a leg kick. The Dude looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Dude has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Drezner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drezner thumps The Dude with a low kick.
Drezner lets loose with a powerful body kick. The Dude will feel that in the morning.
The Dude avoids the head kick by Drezner.
Drezner misses with a shot to the body
and The Dude counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Drezner tries to get to full guard but The Dude has control of the leg.
Drezner trying to control here.
Drezner wants to get back to full guard but The Dude has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dude moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Drezner has worked his arm free - good work by Drezner!
Drezner wants to control but The Dude postures up.
The Dude tries to advance to mount but Drezner instead regains half guard.
Drezner is trying to control but can't.
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.
Drezner manages to get to full guard.
The Dude is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Drezner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Drezner has escaped and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drezner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zak Drezner had his way with Jeffrey The Dude in 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. This is the final round!
The Dude throws a poor cross that misses
and Drezner counters with a nice leg kick.
Drezner throws a head kick that misses.
The Dude looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Drezner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Dude manages to get himself to full guard.
Drezner tries to stand but The Dude is controlling from the bottom.
Drezner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Drezner trying to move into half guard but instead The Dude has managed to sweep!
Drezner wants to stand but The Dude is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dude chips away with some ground and pound.
The Dude forces his way into half guard.
The Dude is trying to control. Drezner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Drezner blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Dude.
The Dude seems to be working for a kimura but Drezner defends the submission attempt.
Jeffrey The Dude has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Dude is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Dude not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drezner trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but The Dude manages to pass to mount!
The Dude misses with a head shot.
The Dude can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drezner is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dude with a couple of short strikes.
Drezner wants to control but The Dude is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drezner is squirming around, avoiding The Dude's attempts to control the action.
The Dude manages to capitalize on a mistake by Drezner to take his back!
Zak Drezner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Drezner covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
The Dude wants to control the position but Drezner frees himself and scrambles - The Dude manages to regain control in side control.
Drezner isn't going anywhere.
Drezner is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey The Dude comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drezner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zak Drezner!
Zak Drezner retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schlock Leznar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raaka Arska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Leznar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Champ by Ghostface Killah. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Raaka Arska enters the cage!
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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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Schlock Leznar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raaka Arska!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arska lands with an overhand left.
Leznar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Arska manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leznar manages to get himself to full guard.
Arska is looking to work some ground and pound but Leznar has wrist control.
Arska trying to control but Leznar is working from the bottom.
Leznar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Arska puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arska is looking to take a break and control but Leznar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arska misses with a head shot. Leznar uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arska accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leznar looking for a sweep. Not yet Leznar, not yet.
Arska postures up and lands a big shot to Leznar's brow.
Leznar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arska.
Leznar has momentary wrist control but Arska slips an elbow through the middle.
Arska has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leznar throws his legs up looking for a submission but Arska uses it to pass to side control.
Arska wants to control for a moment but Leznar uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Arska missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arska thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arska perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leznar is looking to improve his position.
Arska postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Leznar to stand up.
Leznar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leznar lands with an uppercut that bounces Arska off the cage and back into rage.
Arska misses with a hook
and Leznar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Arska's knee momentarily.
Arska sizes up Leznar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leznar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arska tries to clinch there but Leznar circles away.
Leznar misses with a lunging right hand
and Arska counters with a nice uppercut.
Leznar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Leznar.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arska is defended easily by Leznar.
Leznar throws a leg kick but Arska sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Arska misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arska uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leznar has time to react.
Leznar leaves Arska with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arska misses with a double jab
and Leznar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Arska's knee momentarily.
Leznar scores with a jab.
Leznar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Arska wants to get back to full guard.
Leznar wants to control but Arska is keeping him busy.
Arska is looking for a sweep. Leznar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leznar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arska knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arska has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leznar is working away from the top position though.
Leznar trying to control from half guard but Arska is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arska is looking for a sweep. Leznar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leznar works his foot free and advances to mount.
Arska tries to hold on but Leznar pushes him away.
Leznar working Arska over with strikes here.
Arska is desperately trying to improve his position but Leznar has a good base and remains in mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leznar with the ground and pound from mount.
Leznar prevents Arska from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Schlock Leznar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Arska swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leznar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leznar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Arska bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leznar's head backwards.
Good shot there by Leznar.
Arska on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Arska with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leznar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leznar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leznar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arska works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leznar trying to control the position from guard on top but Arska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leznar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Leznar connects with a couple of short punches.
Leznar stopping the sweep attempt from Arska.
Leznar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arska is on top in guard.
Leznar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arska is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arska accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leznar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arska is looking to work some ground and pound but Leznar has wrist control.
Arska trying to control but Leznar is working from the bottom.
Leznar is looking for a triangle but Arska pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arska looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Leznar wants to sweep but no luck.
Arska throws a strike but Leznar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schlock Leznar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leznar trying to control but Arska is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leznar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arska controls Leznar momentarily but Leznar frees himself.
Arska is striking but Leznar is not phased and passes to half guard.
Leznar wants to free his trapped foot but Arska is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arska blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leznar.
Arska makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arska.
Arska tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four 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.
Leznar wants to control from the top but Arska keeps moving.
Leznar postures up.
Leznar trying to control the position from guard on top but Arska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arska wants to sweep here but Leznar controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Leznar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leznar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arska fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arska takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Leznar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arska closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Leznar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schlock Leznar dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arska dips to his left and cracks Leznar with an uppercut!
Arska scores with a jab. Leznar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leznar moves out of range of the strikes.
Leznar misses with an uppercut
and Arska counters with a left to the body.
Arska throws a poor cross that misses
and Leznar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arska won't be happy with that.
Arska manages to work his way to half guard, despite Leznar's best efforts.
Leznar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Leznar trying to pass the guard but Arska defending well.
Arska works his way to full guard. Good work.
Leznar throws a strike but Arska rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leznar is trying to control the position but Arska postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arska thows a big elbow that misses.
Arska throws and elbow that misses. Leznar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Arska's guard. Nice move by Leznar!
Leznar preventing the sweep.
Arska keeping moving, preventing Leznar from controlling successfully.
Arska wants to sweep but no luck.
Arska is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leznar stopping the sweep attempt from Arska.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Arska controls Leznar momentarily but Leznar frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Leznar connects with a couple of short punches.
Arska tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leznar with a nice head shot there.
Leznar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Arska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leznar landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arska struggling a bit here.
Arska takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Leznar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Leznar trying to control the position but Arska is working away.
Leznar working the body and head with strikes.
Arska is trying to control Leznar's posture but Leznar avoids it.
Leznar is trying to get an arm triangle but Arska is defending well.
Leznar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leznar cracks Arska with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Leznar lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Arska down.
Leznar is putting a hurting on Arska here, landing some big shots from side control.
Arska is looking to reverse the position.
Leznar working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arska tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arska gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leznar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Leznar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schlock Leznar clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Leznar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arska.
Arska throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leznar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Leznar trying to control the action but Arska is working from the bottom.
Leznar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arska has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leznar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arska's head.
Arska manages to get to full guard.
Leznar throwing strikes from guard but Arska blocks nicely.
Leznar throwing strikes from guard but Arska blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arska wants to sweep here but Leznar controlling him for the moment.
Leznar thows a big elbow that misses.
Leznar won't allow Arska to sweep him here.
Leznar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leznar preventing the sweep.
Arska is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arska is on top in guard.
Arska is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Arska missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leznar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arska is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arska postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Leznar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arska trying to control but Leznar is working from the bottom.
Arska distracts Leznar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Arska postures up.
Arska prevents Leznar from getting back to his feet.
Leznar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arska keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leznar's head.
Arska trying to control but Leznar is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arska wants to pass the guard but Leznar is keeping the position.
Leznar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arska makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arska sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Leznar's guard.
Leznar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arska.
Leznar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Arska not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Arska.
Arska thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leznar's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arska is looking to stall here but Leznar recovers full guard.
Leznar keeping full guard, as Arska tries to pass.
Leznar wants to get back to his feet but Arska is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Arska looking to sit in guard and control but Leznar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Arska is looking to stand up but Leznar isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raaka Arska dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Arska is looking to clinch but Leznar is avoiding it.
Arska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leznar.
Arska might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Arska fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leznar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arska.
Leznar throws a big shot that misses.
Leznar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arska scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arska scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Arska.
Raaka Arska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leznar throws a body kick that misses.
Arska connects with a body shot.
Leznar throws a wild body kick that Arska sees coming a mile off.
Leznar misses with a right hand
letting Arska counter with a right hand.
Leznar connects with an inside leg kick.
Leznar tries a head kick but it misses.
Arska looks to clinch
and Arska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leznar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leznar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arska tests Leznar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leznar misses with a low kick.
Arska misses with a lunging right hand
and Leznar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Arska's knee momentarily.
Leznar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arska.
Arska checks a low kick from Leznar.
Arska fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raaka Arska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nice jab there from Leznar.
Arska lands with a nice body punch.
Arska with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Arska swings away with a body shot that misses
and Leznar counters with a leg kick.
Arska darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Arska misses with an uppercut
and Leznar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Arska connects with a nice looking jab.
Arska digs a good body shot into Leznar's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arska connects with the punch.
Jab by Arska.
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!
Leznar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arska misses with a takedown attempt
and Leznar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arska trying to hold on to Leznar's head to control him but Leznar postures up.
Arska is looking to improve his position.
Leznar is pressing down on Arska's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arska is holding on for now.
Arska regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Leznar.
Arska is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arska is looking to stand up but Leznar isn't so interested in that idea.
Arska looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leznar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arska is on top in guard.
Arska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arska wants to control from the top but Leznar keeps moving.
Leznar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arska's guard.
Leznar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arska looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leznar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Arska keeping moving, preventing Leznar from controlling successfully.
Raaka Arska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arska wants to sweep but no luck.
Leznar wants to pass the guard but Arska is keeping the position.
Arska is looking for a triangle but Leznar pushes his legs off easily.
Arska keeping moving, preventing Leznar from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leznar looking to sit in guard and control but Arska gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raaka Arska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leznar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schlock Leznar!
Schlock Leznar retains his heavyweight title!
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