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MMA Show 20:HW GP Finals PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Payton Strader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derrick Montgomery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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200 lbs
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210 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Payton Strader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derrick Montgomery!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strader swats away the attempt to clinch by Montgomery.
Strader closes this distance looking for a takedown but Montgomery circles away.
Montgomery throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Strader colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Montgomery as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Strader is left battered and dazed whilst Montgomery and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Montgomery!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Stajin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Stajin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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172 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Stajin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Stajin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stajin circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Stajin.
Stajin misses the jab.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith throws a head kick but Stajin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stajin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stajin swivels and escapes.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Stajin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith looks for a takedown but Stajin sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stajin scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stajin misses with the combination.
Stajin stuffs the takedown.
Stajin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frank Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stajin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Stajin throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stajin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. Stajin catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Stajin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Stajin breaks the clinch.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stajin pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith has picked Stajin up - he's going for a ride! Smith dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Stajin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Stajin tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Stajin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stajin.
Stajin wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stajin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Stajin is working from the bottom.
Stajin has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stajin as he jumps to the side.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stajin.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Stajin had a free shot at his head there.
Stajin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Stajin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stajin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith trying to stall but Stajin improves his position.
Stajin pulls guard successfully.
Stajin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Stajin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stajin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stajin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stajin is working away from the top position though.
Smith looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Stajin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stajin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stajin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stajin looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Stajin on that attempt.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Stajin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stajin controlling the pace for now.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stajin is breathing heavily.
Stajin tries to control but Smith wriggling away.
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith wants to hold on but Stajin pushes him away.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith tries to hold on but Stajin pushes him away.
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.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Stajin maintains control.
Stajin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stajin avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Stajin controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith tries to hold on but Stajin postures up.
Stajin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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.
Smith working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stajin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Eric Stajin just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stajin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Stajin 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stajin.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Stajin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Smith's guard now.
Stajin is stalling in the full guard.
Smith is trying to keep Stajin in close.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Stajin from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith wants to sweep here but Stajin controlling him for the moment.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Stajin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith working a defensive guard but Stajin passes into half guard.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Stajin counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Stajin counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stajin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Stajin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stajin tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Stajin keeps the fight on the outside.
Stajin misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Stajin has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith keeps control of Stajin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stajin wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith tries for a takedown but Stajin manages to get underhooks.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Stajin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stajin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stajin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Eric Stajin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Stajin keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stajin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stajin is keeping the position for now.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stajin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stajin wants to sweep but no luck.
Stajin keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith passes Stajin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Frank Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Stajin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Stajin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stajin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Stajin!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between MARTIN BRYANT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MARTIN BRYANT could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tom Tucker's chin.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MARTIN BRYANT!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BRYANT shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tucker as he jumps to the side.
Tucker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping BRYANT at a distance.
BRYANT throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tucker's waist but Tucker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing BRYANT off to one side.
BRYANT has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
BRYANT moves into range and clinches up with Tucker.
BRYANT is trying to trip Tucker. He has hold of a leg but Tucker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. BRYANT persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Tucker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. BRYANT gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker has his feet on BRYANT's thighs here. He's pushed BRYANT off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! BRYANT screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Tucker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masayo Nagase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ike Clanton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masayo Nagase!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ike Clanton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clanton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Clanton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagase.
Nagase fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Clanton.
Nagase closes the distance and clinches up with Clanton, looking for a takedown. Nagase pushes Clanton against the cage but Clanton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masayo Nagase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clanton keeps the fight on the outside.
Nagase shoots in for a double leg but Clanton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nagase doesn't manage to clinch there - Clanton circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagase closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clanton circles away.
Clanton connects with a jab.
Nagase throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clanton's waist but Clanton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nagase off to one side.
Nagase throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Clanton's waist but Clanton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nagase off to one side.
Clanton misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clanton punishes Nagase's body with a nice straight punch.
Nagase is looking to clinch but Clanton is avoiding it.
Nagase moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nagase looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clanton is fending him off so far but Nagase persists. Nope, Clanton circles away and we're back to standing.
Nagase swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Clanton counter with a right hand.
Nagase is breathing heavily.
Clanton instigates a clinch.
Clanton tries to break the clinch but Nagase is controlling the position.
Nagase misses with a body punch.
Nagase prevents Clanton from breaking the clinch.
Clanton lands a body shot.
Nagase prevents Clanton from breaking the clinch.
Clanton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nagase misses with a low kick.
Nagase showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clanton.
Clanton's corner calls for a 1-2. Clanton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nagase takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two 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!
Clanton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clanton moves into the clinch successfully.
Clanton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clanton is pressed up against the cage. Nagase has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clanton down to the mat. Clanton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A left and a right from Clanton both land. Nice combination.
Clanton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nagase tries a low kick but Clanton avoids it.
Nagase swats away the attempt to clinch by Clanton.
Nagase shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clanton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clanton drops Nagase with a nice combination! Clanton dives into Nagase's guard, looking to finish!
Nagase is rocked!
It looks like Masayo Nagase has been cut.
Nagase looking for a sweep. Not yet Nagase, not yet.
Oh Nagase is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clanton is stalling in the full guard.
Nagase seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nagase, up you get!
Clanton cracks a nice hook into Nagase's ribs.
Clanton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Clanton thuds his right hand into Nagase's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nagase darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nagase trying to control the action but Clanton is working from the bottom.
Nagase is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Clanton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Clanton is trying to stand.
Nagase wants to pass the guard but Clanton is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clanton is trying to maintain the position but Nagase is very close to passing his half guard.
Clanton controlling the position well.
Nagase thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clanton's head.
Nagase is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nagase shoots and misses
and Clanton counters with a left and a right that stings Nagase.
Masayo Nagase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagase shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clanton moves into the clinch.
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.
Clanton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clanton has Nagase pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nagase manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nagase is looking to break free of the clinch but Clanton has double underhooks.
Clanton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nagase changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clanton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Clanton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masayo Nagase's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nagase has his takedown stuffed
and Clanton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clanton doesn't manage to clinch there - Nagase circles away.
Nagase will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clanton swats away the attempt to clinch by Nagase.
Nagase misses with a takedown attempt
letting Clanton counter with a right hand.
Nagase misses with a takedown attempt
and Clanton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masayo Nagase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clanton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clanton fails to land with a series of punches.
Nagase misses with a low kick.
A combination from Clanton does no damage.
Masayo Nagase is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nagase with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clanton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clanton scores with a jab to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nagase has his takedown stuffed
and Clanton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagase misses with a takedown attempt
and Clanton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clanton scores with a three punch combo!
Clanton takes the fight into the clinch.
Clanton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clanton has had enough of the clinch but Nagase keeps him there for the moment.
Clanton can't break the clinch.
Clanton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nagase has him pressed against the cage.
Clanton tries for a takedown but Nagase manages to get underhooks.
Nagase wants a takedown but no success here.
Clanton has had enough of the clinch but Nagase keeps him there for the moment.
Clanton is trying to break free.
Nagase breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nagase lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Clanton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Clanton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nagase shoots and misses
and Clanton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clanton throws a one two combo.
Clanton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagase throws a combination that misses
and Clanton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clanton throws a combination. Nagase tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nagase misses with a body kick.
Nagase shoots and misses
and Clanton counters with a stiff right hand.
Nagase shoots and misses
and Clanton counters with a nice body shot.
Clanton cracks Nagase with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nagase fails with the takedown
and Clanton counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagase wants to clinch but Clanton slips to the side
and Clanton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagase shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clanton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagase throws a poor cross that misses
and Clanton counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagase shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clanton counters with a nice body shot.
Nagase shoots and misses
enabling Clanton to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagase closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagase with a poor takedown
and Clanton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagase misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clanton works Nagase's body with a nice hook.
Clanton has closed the distance and engaged Nagase in a clinch.
Clanton wants to get back to striking at distance but Nagase won't allow it.
Clanton breaks from the clinch.
Nagase looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clanton throws a right hand that Nagase ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagase also avoids with ease.
Clanton scores with a three punch combo!
Nagase tries for a takedown but Clanton circles away easily
and Clanton counters with a series of strikes. Nagase will be more careful next time no doubt.
Clanton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clanton tries to clinch but Nagase is having none of it.
Nagase takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nagase throws a head kick but Clanton moves out of range.
Clanton jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clanton is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagase shoots and misses
and Clanton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nagase breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nagase looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nagase tries to clinch
and Clanton counters with a nice body shot.
Clanton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagase gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clanton counters with a left to the body.
Clanton catches Nagase with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nagase has his takedown stuffed
enabling Clanton to counter with a crisp jab.
Clanton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagase at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Clanton.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clanton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clanton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nagase slips a jab and a cross from Clanton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ike Clanton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masayo Nagase's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nagase swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clanton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagase clinches but Clanton breaks the clinch
and Clanton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Clanton.
Clanton successfully pulls guard.
Clanton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nagase stands and throws Clanton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Clanton is trying to control Nagase's posture but Nagase avoids it.
Nagase scores with a couple of short elbows.
Clanton is trying to improve his position.
Clanton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nagase wants to control but Clanton is keeping him busy.
Nagase stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagase has Clanton up against the cage in a clinch.
Clanton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nagase manages to break the clinch.
Nagase gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clanton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nagase has his takedown stuffed
and Clanton counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagase misses with a takedown
and Clanton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masayo Nagase. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagase wants to clinch
and Clanton counters with a three punch combo that has Nagase backing up. Nagase nods at Clanton to acknowledge the strikes.
Clanton lands an overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Clanton, as that shot connected.
Nagase throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nagase takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clanton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nagase with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clanton counters with a two punch combo.
Nagase closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nagase tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clanton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nagase wants to clinch but Clanton slips to the side
and Clanton counters with a nice uppercut.
Nagase pushes Clanton away with a front kick.
Ike Clanton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clanton lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clanton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ike Clanton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clanton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nagase on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nagase gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clanton counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clanton looks to land a combination. Nagase sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Clanton tries to clinch there but Nagase circles away.
Clanton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clanton wants to clinch.
Nagase shoots and misses
and Clanton counters with a two punch combo.
Nagase takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Clanton scores with a three punch combo!
Nagase takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nagase tries to clinch up
and Clanton counters with a three punch combo that has Nagase backing up. Nagase nods at Clanton to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Nagase 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nagase doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clanton counters with a one-two to the body.
Nagase tries to clinch but Clanton moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagase with a poor takedown
and Clanton counters with a one-two to the body.
Clanton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nagase, pushing him back against the cage.
Clanton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nagase just stands there and leans against the cage.
Clanton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagase tries for a takedown but Clanton circles away easily
and Clanton counters with a nice body shot.
Clanton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
An inside leg kick from Nagase misses.
Nagase gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clanton counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagase tries for a takedown but Clanton circles away easily
and Clanton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Clanton as he connects with a hook.
Masayo Nagase has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagase shoots in looking for a takedown. Clanton tries to sprawl out of it but Nagase keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clanton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clanton tests Nagase's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Clanton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clanton 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 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike Clanton!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ei Keksi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keksi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Foo Fighters - Low. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ei Keksi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keksi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reed circles away.
Reed scores with a takedown into Keksi's guard.
Keksi working for a triangle but Reed defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Keksi working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but Keksi is retaining full guard.
Reed is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Keksi is trying to keep Reed in close.
Reed slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Keksi is trying to keep Reed in close.
Keksi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Keksi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed wants to pass the guard but Keksi is keeping the position.
Reed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Keksi moves out of range of the body kick.
Dean Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Reed does no damage.
Reed shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reed showed some decent athleticism there.
Well, if Reed is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Keksi is trying to maintain the position but Reed is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keksi is looking for a sweep. Reed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reed works his foot free and advances to mount.
Reed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Keksi is desperately trying to improve his position but Reed has a good base and remains in mount.
Reed working the ground and pound effectively.
Reed content just to control the position here.
Reed forces the positional change into back control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Keksi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Keksi trying to control the hands but Reed won't let him.
Reed lands a shot to the head.
Reed is riding his opponent, not letting Keksi buck him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keksi rolls, trying to escape but Reed keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Reed dominated that round.
That's time! Reed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Keksi misses with a takedown
and Reed counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if Reed is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Reed wants to pass to mount but Keksi is defending the position.
Reed seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Keksi is looking to control Reed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Keksi avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reed lands a nice short elbow.
Reed trying to mount his opponent but Keksi defends it.
Reed is controlling the pace.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Dean Reed just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Keksi shoots and misses
and Reed counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Keksi!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reed wants to take Keksi's back but he can't do it this time.
Reed controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keksi tries to reverse the position but Reed maintains control.
Reed controlling his opponent.
Keksi is looking to get to half guard.
Reed jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Keksi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Keksi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reed wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dean Reed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Keksi seems a little lost for a moment, as Reed dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Keksi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reed taking a breather here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Dean Reed just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Reed looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Reed content to control rather than advance.
Reed looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Reed dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Keksi with a poor takedown
and Reed counters with a single leg into guard. Keksi didn't expect that.
Keksi being controlled here, momentarily.
Keksi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Keksi has control of the leg.
Keksi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Keksi is tying to control. Reed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reed is doing well to control the position and prevent Keksi from advancing to side control.
Keksi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Keksi.
Keksi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keksi misses with a head shot. Reed uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Keksi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reed pulls Keksi in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Keksi wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
Reed wants to sweep but no luck.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Keksi from controlling successfully.
Reed seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Keksi has gone for a leg lock! Reed slips out almost immediately though and dives into Keksi's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reed stopping the sweep attempt from Keksi.
Reed sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reed stands and throws Keksi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reed has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Keksi!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reed controlling the pace for now.
Keksi working to try and regain half guard.
Reed controlling the position easily from mount.
Ei Keksi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keksi has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Reed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reed has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Reed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baki Grappler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCarthy comes to the cage accompanied by All Hope Is Gone - Slipknot. Grappler has chosen Let the bodies hit the floor as his entrance music. Baki Grappler told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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173 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Grappler!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCarthy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McCarthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grappler dodges the punch combination from McCarthy.
Grappler slips a jab and a cross from McCarthy.
Grappler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Grappler prevents McCarthy from improving his position.
McCarthy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Grappler works over McCarthy with some ground and pound from guard.
McCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grappler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Grappler pushes his legs off easily.
Grappler is working McCarthy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grappler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grappler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grappler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Grappler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Grappler lands with a punch from half guard.
Grappler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCarthy defending well though.
McCarthy is positioning himself well to prevent Grappler advancing to mount.
McCarthy is looking to improve his position.
Grappler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McCarthy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Grappler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grappler working over McCarthy with some ground and pound. McCarthy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Grappler prevents McCarthy from improving his position.
Grappler wants to take a breather but McCarthy is having none of it.
Grappler slips a nice elbow through McCarthy's hands, connecting with McCarthy's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Grappler lands a nice short elbow.
Grappler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCarthy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grappler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappler working the head and body with strikes.
McCarthy is rocked!
Grappler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh McCarthy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCarthy wants to get back to full guard but Grappler has passed into side control.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Grappler! McCarthy is hurt baaadly! Grappler is firing away with more strikes - McCarthy is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Baki Grappler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Strummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dersu Uzala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Strummer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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164 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Strummer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dersu Uzala!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzala decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Strummer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Strummer wants to sweep here but Uzala controlling him for the moment.
Uzala trying to control but Strummer is working from the bottom.
Uzala slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Strummer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Uzala gets to mount! Strummer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Uzala gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Strummer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Uzala!
Uzala is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Strummer has taken his back.
Strummer sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Uzala taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Strummer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickson comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse. Tim Collins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Dickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Collins!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Dickson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Collins shoots in but no luck this time.
Collins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Collins clinches up against the cage.
Dickson tries to break the clinch but Collins is controlling the position.
Dickson lands a shot to the body.
Dickson prevents Collins from breaking the clinch.
Dickson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Collins or not.
Dickson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
Dickson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Collins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dickson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dickson can't break the clinch.
Dickson is trying to maintain a safe position but Collins gets an underhook and turns Dickson into the cage.
Dickson has had enough of the clinch but Collins keeps him there for the moment.
A bit of stalling here from Collins.
Collins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Collins blocks a body shot from Dickson.
Collins pulls guard effortlessly.
Collins is looking for a triangle but Dickson pushes his legs off easily.
Collins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is trying to keep Dickson in close.
Dickson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Collins dives on top into guard.
Collins drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dickson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dickson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dickson!
Dickson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dickson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dickson tries for a kimura but Collins is defending well.
Collins is looking for a sweep.
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.
Collins wants to control but Dickson postures up.
Collins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Collins holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Collins is pressing down on Dickson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins is trying to control the position but Dickson postures up.
Dickson is looking to advance position but Collins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Collins has control of Dickson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dickson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Collins looks gassed!
Dickson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Collins working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to control the action but instead Dickson gets a body lock and reverses into Collins's guard! Nice work!
Dickson trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins pulls Dickson in close to prevent any damage.
Dickson trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Collins working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dickson has passed into half guard!
Collins is defending against the submission attempts here by Dickson.
Collins is staying active underneath Dickson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Collins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Collins has his hands on Dickson's head, controlling the position.
Collins controls Dickson momentarily but Dickson frees himself.
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 Gabriel Dickson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Collins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Dickson is bucking up trying to escape but Collins cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dickson taking shots to the head.
Dickson tries to reverse the position but Collins maintains control.
Collins landing shots from mount.
Dickson is looking to improve his position but Collins isn't that keen on the idea.
Dickson prevents Collins from taking his back.
Dickson tries to lock up and control but Collins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Collins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dickson is looking to escape.
Dickson is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins moves to the back.
Collins trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dickson is trying to get back to his feet but Collins has full control of the position and if anything, Dickson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dickson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dickson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Dickson rolls, trying to escape but Collins keeps control of the 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.
Collins is working the ground and pound. Can Dickson escape?
Dickson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dickson is working to get back to half guard.
Collins wants to control the pace but Dickson is squirming around nicely.
Collins unloading with bombs!
Dickson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Collins. What's that going to do exactly?
Collins controlling from mount.
Collins swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dickson is now in Collins's guard. A big mistake from Collins there, giving up the dominant position!
Dickson passes Collins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Collins!
Collins can't escape the position.
Collins gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins is looking to control Dickson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Collins avoid being mounted?
Dickson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Collins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Collins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Collins wants to control the action here but instead Dickson manages to pass to full mount!
Dickson working for a submission but Collins is keeping him at bay.
Collins gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickson wants to work for an arm triangle but Collins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Collins wants to control but Dickson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dickson wants to stand up but Collins is controlling the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Collins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dickson trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins trying to keep a closed guard but Dickson is proving a slippery customer.
Dickson wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dickson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A big left from Collins misses.
Collins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Collins stalling away here and it's allowed Dickson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dickson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dickson 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.
Tim Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Collins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dickson keeping full guard, as Collins tries to pass.
Dickson working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Collins manages to get himself to full guard.
Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dickson is one step ahead there.
Dickson stands and throws Collins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dickson working away.
Dickson gets to mount! Collins was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Collins wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickson connects with a big shot to the side of Collins's head.
Collins can't escape the position.
Collins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Collins tries to improve his position but instead Dickson has taken his back!
Collins wants to escape the position.
Collins is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Collins breaks Dickson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Collins wants to stand but Dickson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins looking to pass the guard.
Collins stands up and waves to Dickson to follow him.
Collins shoots for a takedown but Dickson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Donk. Dickson catches Collins right on the button with a cross.
Collins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Collins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Collins lands in his opponent's guard.
Collins wants to stand but Dickson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dickson is on top in guard.
Collins wants to hit a switch here but Dickson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Collins there!
Collins can't escape the position.
Collins reaches up to try and control the position but Dickson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Collins rolls and tries to escape and now Dickson has his back!
Dickson misses with punches from the back.
Dickson is looking for the choke from the back position but Collins is controlling his hands well.
Collins breaks Dickson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Dickson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Collins has picked Dickson up and slammed him! Dickson can't keep hold of the triangle and Collins manages to pass to side control!
Collins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dickson, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gabriel Dickson.
I think Dickson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Everett Dante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Schwartz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dante might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dont Fear the Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Everett Dante!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johann Schwartz!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwartz fails to land with a series of punches.
Schwartz lands a with a good body shot.
Johann Schwartz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwartz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schwartz.
Schwartz throws a shot from downtown. Dante moves away and avoids it.
Schwartz misses with a series of wild punches.
Schwartz throws a big shot that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dante.
Dante fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schwartz throws a hook but Dante blocks it.
Schwartz fails to land with a series of punches.
Schwartz looks to score with a jab to the body but Dante is just out of range.
Schwartz misses with a hook. Dante ducked under it nicely.
Schwartz throws a jab but it's blocked by Dante.
Schwartz misses with a hook. Dante ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dante looks for a takedown but Schwartz sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everett Dante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwartz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schwartz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dante shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schwartz pinned against the cage. Schwartz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Schwartz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dante.
Dante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schwartz.
A punch combination from Schwartz misses.
Dante tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schwartz swivels and escapes.
Schwartz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dante looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dante looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dante prevents Schwartz from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dante is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dante is breathing heavily.
Schwartz is trying is best to control the position here.
Schwartz trying to control here.
Schwartz wants to improve his position but Dante is controlling well.
Dante tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schwartz 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Schwartz. No joy for Dante on that attempt.
Schwartz tries to bum rush Dante with a series of wild strikes but Dante uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schwartz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dante on the side of the head.
Schwartz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dante moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz misses with a looping right.
Dante blocks a jab.
Dante shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Schwartz as he jumps to the side.
Dante fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dante misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Schwartz moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Schwartz.
Schwartz 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.
A punch combination from Schwartz misses.
Dante shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schwartz as he avoids it easily.
Dante shoots in for a double leg but Schwartz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dante shoots for a double leg takedown but Schwartz sprawls well. He's pushed Dante's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dante shoots in for a double leg but Schwartz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schwartz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schwartz looks to land a right hand but Dante moved out of range.
Dante shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dante stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schwartz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schwartz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dante drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dante jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schwartz trying to control the position.
Dante drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schwartz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dante has Schwartz in his guard.
Dante is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schwartz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dante is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Schwartz 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.
Schwartz misses with a hook. Dante ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Schwartz as Dante shoots in.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Schwartz. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Dante shoots in for a takedown but Schwartz shows good takedown defense.
Schwartz lands a jab to the head.
Dante fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everett Dante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dante fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dante takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dante checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schwartz looks to land a left hand but Dante moved out of range nicely.
Schwartz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Schwartz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dante fails with the takedown.
Schwartz looks to land a left hand but Dante moved out of range nicely.
Schwartz misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dante looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dante will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Schwartz misses.
Dante has a takedown stuffed.
Schwartz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schwartz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schwartz throws a shot from downtown. Dante moves away and avoids it.
Dante keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schwartz.
Schwartz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dante fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schwartz sprawls well initially but Dante persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dante is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dante is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dante seems to be working for a kimura but Schwartz defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dante working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Schwartz's thigh. Schwartz counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Schwartz keeping full guard, as Dante tries to pass.
Dante postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Schwartz holds on and takes a little breather.
Schwartz is trying to keep Dante in close.
Schwartz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dante!
Dante is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz has control of Dante's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dante regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dante is desperately trying to improve his position but Schwartz has a good base and remains in mount.
Dante could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dante is working hard here to advance position.
Schwartz content just to control the position here.
Dante is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dante wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Schwartz controlling the position well here. Dante rolled but Schwartz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Schwartz controlling well, preventing Dante from escaping the position.
Schwartz is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dante rolls, trying to escape but Schwartz keeps control of the position.
Schwartz is persistently looking for the submission but Dante is defending it well.
Schwartz is riding his opponent, not letting Dante buck him off.
Schwartz doesn't have the hooks in and Dante manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Schwartz 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.
Dante shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schwartz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dante slips under a jab.
Schwartz swings for the body but Dante moves out of range.
Dante has a takedown stuffed.
Schwartz misses with a hook.
Dante avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dante looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Schwartz is doing well to control the position and prevent Dante from advancing to side control.
Schwartz is looking to improve his position.
Dante is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schwartz gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dante slips nicely into half guard.
Dante is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schwartz defends it well.
Dante is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Schwartz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dante seems to be working for a kimura but Schwartz defends the submission attempt.
Dante is trying to work for a kimura but Schwartz is defending well.
Schwartz is looking for a sweep. Dante is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Schwartz moves into full guard.
Schwartz is pulling down on Dante's head to control his posture.
Schwartz keeping full guard, as Dante tries to pass.
Dante postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Schwartz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dante, into his guard.
Schwartz is stalling in the full guard.
Dante throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dante is looking for a triangle here but Schwartz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dante is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Schwartz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dante tries to reverse the position but Schwartz maintains control.
Schwartz trying to control but Dante is having none of it.
Dante is looking to improve his position but Schwartz isn't that keen on the idea.
Schwartz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dante is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schwartz wants to control the pace but Dante is squirming around nicely.
Dante is looking to improve his position but Schwartz isn't that keen on the idea.
Schwartz tries to control but Dante wriggling away.
Dante can't escape the position.
Dante might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schwartz controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schwartz looking to control but Dante is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schwartz controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Johann Schwartz just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dante defending well as Schwartz loads up on a big left hand.
Dante shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schwartz pinned against the cage. Schwartz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Schwartz cracks Dante with an uppercut from hell and Dante crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Schwartz's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Dante is rocked!
Schwartz slips nicely into half guard.
Oh Dante is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dante is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Schwartz pulls his head out easily.
Schwartz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dante seems to have got his legs back now.
Dante has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Schwartz escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Schwartz!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dante is trying to improve his position.
Dante regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dante is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Schwartz jumps into side control!
Dante managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Schwartz.
Dante tries to bench press Schwartz off him but Schwartz keeps the position.
Dante looks to move to half guard but instead Schwartz has passed into mount! Damn!
Dante sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schwartz not doing much here.
Dante actively working from the bottom here.
Dante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Schwartz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schwartz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dante actively working from the bottom here.
Dante manages to get to full guard.
Dante lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Schwartz!
Schwartz tries to reverse the position but Dante maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dante.
Dante fails to advance to Schwartz's back.
Schwartz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dante looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schwartz passes into side control.
Schwartz controls the position.
Dante manages to get back to half guard.
Dante gets back to full guard.
Schwartz preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dante is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dante escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schwartz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schwartz stays in close to Dante's body and controls the position.
Schwartz forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Schwartz dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dante uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schwartz.
Schwartz throws a body punch but Dante moves out of range.
Schwartz lands a hook that stumbles Dante back into the cage. Schwartz follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Dante to the canvas! Schwartz pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Dante has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johann Schwartz!
Johann Schwartz is the new heavyweight champion!
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