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EUFC 51: PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Augusto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drowning Pool - Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. Bruce Lee is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Augusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Augusto is just out of range.
Lee looks to land a combination but Augusto avoids it well.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee throws a right and a left that Augusto avoids nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
Augusto shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Augusto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Augusto shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Augusto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Augusto shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Augusto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augusto was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Augusto blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a series of punches but Augusto avoids them all with ease.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Augusto's ribs.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Augusto.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Augusto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Augusto stops Lee from standing up.
Lee is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Augusto dives into side control.
Lee looks gassed!
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to bench press Augusto off him but Augusto keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Augusto avoids the body shot from Lee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Augusto is just out of range.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Augusto counters with a shoot takedown. Lee fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augusto scoring with some ground and pound.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Augusto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Augusto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet here but Augusto is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lee's back.
Lee is trying to stand back up.
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.
Lee is really stuck here.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Augusto gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Augusto scores with punches and elbows.
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 Douglas Augusto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Augusto decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Augusto trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Augusto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Augusto's back!
What can Augusto do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lee lands shots from the back.
Lee landing with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augusto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Augusto tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lee wants to control but Augusto is keeping busy.
Lee gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Augusto tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee is looking to control Augusto but Augusto is wriggling around and keeping busy.
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.
Augusto is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lee.
Augusto prevents Lee from getting a body triangle.
Lee biding his time, looking for the opening.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bruce Lee just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice shot by Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Augusto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Augusto drops an elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Augusto is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee is trying to stand.
Augusto passes into side control, despite Lee's attempt to control the position.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Augusto drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augusto working away.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Augusto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Augusto lands in his opponent's guard.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Augusto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Augusto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Augusto dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Augusto on that attempt.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Augusto moves away.
Augusto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lee wants to control but Augusto postures up.
Lee is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Augusto tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Augusto will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Augusto scores a takedown into full mount!
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Lee wants to hold on but Augusto pushes him away.
Lee gets back to half guard.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Augusto has control of the leg.
Lee tries to kick Augusto off but Augusto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee pushes Augusto off and gets back to his feet.
Augusto scores with a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Augusto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Augusto prevents Lee from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee pulls Augusto in close to prevent any damage.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee wants to stand up but Augusto is controlling him.
Bruce Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Augusto throwing strikes but missing.
Douglas Augusto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Augusto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Augusto, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Augusto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yrjo Pieru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Judas Priest - Painkiller kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Yrjo Pieru has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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186 lbs
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195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yrjo Pieru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Pieru moves out of range.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pieru.
Craig Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Pieru avoids them all with ease.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Pieru.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pieru is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thomas.
Pieru closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pieru lands in his opponent's guard.
Pieru works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pieru not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pieru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pieru thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thomas's head.
Thomas trying to control here.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas wants to control but Pieru is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thomas wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pieru tries for a takedown but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Craig Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pieru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pieru dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Pieru avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pieru shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yrjo Pieru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Pieru or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas which made him look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Pieru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Pieru shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thomas is trying to maintain the position but Pieru is very close to passing his half guard.
Pieru winds up and cracks Thomas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thomas is trying to control but Pieru manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pieru connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Thomas is desperately trying to improve his position but Pieru has a good base and remains in mount.
Thomas taking shots to the head.
Pieru working the ground and pound effectively.
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!
Pieru lands a big shot there that rocks Thomas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thomas is rocked!
It looks like Craig Thomas has been cut.
Thomas looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pieru postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Thomas badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Pieru around the waist but Pieru pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Pieru is the winner by TKO! Pieru jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yrjo Pieru!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Renton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merrimac Mjolnir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renton comes to the cage accompanied by A Small Victory. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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235 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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261 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Renton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Merrimac Mjolnir!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mjolnir looks to land a left hand but Renton moved out of range nicely.
Mjolnir moves into the clinch.
Renton tries to break the clinch but Mjolnir is controlling the position.
Mjolnir misses with a knee strike.
Renton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mjolnir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mjolnir tries to land a knee to the head but Renton blocks with his arms.
Mjolnir throws a knee to the head but misses.
Renton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mjolnir pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Renton is keeping the position for now.
Mjolnir wants to get up but he can't break Renton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Renton trying to control the position.
Mjolnir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Renton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mjolnir's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Renton wants to stand up but Mjolnir is controlling him.
Renton looking for subs off his back but Mjolnir has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renton is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Mjolnir pulls his head out easily.
Mjolnir trying to control the pace.
Renton trying to control from the bottom.
Renton wants to improve his position but Mjolnir is controlling well.
Mjolnir sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mjolnir blocks the strikes from Renton.
Mjolnir stands up and beckons Renton to join him on the feet.
Mjolnir throws a head kick but Renton moves out of range.
Renton fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Renton does no damage.
Renton throws a series of punches but Mjolnir moves out of range.
Renton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick by Renton misses
and Mjolnir counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Mjolnir looking to finish!
Mjolnir sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mjolnir stands and steps away. Renton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mjolnir drops Renton with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Renton looks back up at him and smiles so Mjolnir waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Renton is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mjolnir.
Renton is breathing heavily.
Renton fails with the takedown
and Mjolnir counters with a monster head kick that knocks Renton out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Merrimac Mjolnir!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rza Reckta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morten Norgaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reckta comes to the cage accompanied by Bring The Pain. Norgaard has chosen Hestevisen as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rza Reckta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Morten Norgaard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norgaard misses with a head kick.
Reckta changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norgaard tries to avoid it but Reckta manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norgaard to the ground. Norgaard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reckta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norgaard pinned against the cage. Norgaard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reckta closes the distance and clinches up with Norgaard, looking for a takedown. Reckta pushes Norgaard against the cage but Norgaard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rza Reckta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norgaard misses with a head kick.
Norgaard scoring well with a low kick there.
Norgaard throws a sloppy head kick and Reckta moves out of range easily.
Norgaard misses with a double jab.
Reckta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reckta lands in his opponent's guard.
Reckta trying to control but Norgaard is working from the bottom.
Reckta stands up over Norgaard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reckta wants to control from the top but Norgaard keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reckta drops back looking for a leg! Norgaard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Norgaard manages to kick Reckta off! Reckta jumps back into Norgaard's guard.
Reckta wants to pass the guard but Norgaard is keeping the position.
Recktais looking to pass into half guard but Norgaard pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Norgaard is in guard.
Norgaard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reckta keeping moving, preventing Norgaard from controlling successfully.
Reckta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish 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.
Reckta working for a triangle but Norgaard defends it easily.
Reckta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Norgaard passes into half guard.
Reckta is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Norgaard pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reckta misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Reckta tries to roll over but Norgaard keeps him under control.
Reckta looking for submissions off his back.
Reckta is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norgaard wants to stand up but Reckta is controlling the position.
Reckta trying to control from the bottom.
Norgaard wants to control but Reckta is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Norgaard. No joy for Reckta on that attempt.
Reckta blocks a head kick by Norgaard.
A head kick misses from Norgaard.
Reckta blocks the body kick.
Norgaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reckta moves away.
Norgaard misses with a head kick.
Norgaard throws a head kick that misses.
Norgaard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reckta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
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.
Norgaard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reckta checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
No luck for Reckta with that takedown attempt.
Norgaard misses with a head kick.
Norgaard throws a leg kick but Reckta sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reckta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reckta fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Reckta trying to control the position but Norgaard is working away.
Norgaard struggling a bit here.
Reckta working the head and body with strikes.
Norgaard is trying to control Reckta's posture but Reckta avoids it.
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 Rza Reckta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Norgaard misses with a straight right.
Morten Norgaard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reckta shoots in but Norgaard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reckta blocks a head kick by Norgaard.
Reckta blocks the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Norgaard.
Norgaard misses with a head kick.
Reckta has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reckta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rza Reckta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A clash of legs there as Reckta blocks the low kick.
Norgaard thows a body shot but no joy.
Norgaard throws a sloppy head kick and Reckta moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reckta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Norgaard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Norgaard throws a sloppy head kick and Reckta moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Norgaard.
A big right from Norgaard misses.
Nice defenses there by Reckta.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reckta.
Norgaard throws a head kick but Reckta moves out of range.
Norgaard throws a sloppy head kick and Reckta moves out of range easily.
Norgaard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Norgaard misses.
Horrible takedown by Reckta or perhaps it was just good defense by Norgaard which made him look bad.
Norgaard stuffs the takedown attempt from Reckta. Reckta gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Norgaard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norgaard misses with a low kick.
Norgaard tries a head kick but it misses.
Reckta blocks a head kick by Norgaard.
A slapping leg kick lands for Norgaard.
Norgaard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norgaard with a jab.
Norgaard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norgaard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norgaard is breathing heavily.
Norgaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reckta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reckta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reckta takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Reckta as he checks the leg kick.
Norgaard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norgaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norgaard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Norgaard throws a solid leg kick but Reckta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norgaard.
Norgaard throws a sloppy head kick and Reckta moves out of range easily.
Reckta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norgaard pinned against the cage. Norgaard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reckta shoots in for a double leg but Norgaard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reckta blocks a head kick by Norgaard.
Reckta avoids the head kick by Norgaard.
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.
Reckta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Norgaard to the mat! Norgaard manages to get full guard.
Norgaard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reckta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reckta controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reckta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reckta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reckta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Norgaard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Norgaard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reckta wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morten Norgaard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Reckta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Norgaard misses with a head kick.
Norgaard throws a hook to the side of Reckta's head but Reckta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norgaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norgaard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norgaard swings for the body but Reckta moves out of range.
Norgaard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reckta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norgaard is fending him off so far but Reckta persists. Nope, Norgaard circles away and we're back to standing.
Norgaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reckta moves away.
Reckta avoids a kick to the body.
Reckta blocks a head kick by Norgaard.
Reckta looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reckta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norgaard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reckta wants to control from the top but Norgaard keeps moving.
Norgaard wants to stand and escape but Reckta is having none of it.
Norgaard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reckta trying to control but Norgaard is working from the bottom.
Reckta throwing strikes but missing.
Norgaard looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Norgaard.
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.
Norgaard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reckta.
Norgaard throws a push kick but Reckta slaps the foot to one side.
Norgaard throws a head kick that misses.
Reckta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Norgaard as he avoids it easily.
Morten Norgaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Norgaard.
A combination from Norgaard does no damage.
Norgaard throws a solid leg kick but Reckta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norgaard.
Reckta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Norgaard to the mat! Norgaard manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reckta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reckta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Norgaard dives on top into guard.
Reckta working a defensive guard here.
Norgaard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norgaard stopping the sweep attempt from Reckta.
Norgaard content to stall in guard here.
Reckta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Norgaard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reckta can't keep his opponent in guard - Norgaard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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.
Norgaard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reckta actively working from the bottom here.
Reckta is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reckta wants to control but Norgaard is keeping busy.
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 Rza Reckta.
I think Reckta 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Habakuk Tibatong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bacon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Just Like You Imagined by Nine Inch Nails. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tibatong's choice of entrance music: In Flames - Cloud Connected. 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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215 lbs
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205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Bacon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Habakuk Tibatong!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tibatong throws a series of punches but Bacon avoids them all with ease.
Tibatong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bacon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Tibatong.
Bacon slips a jab and a cross from Tibatong.
Tibatong tries to close the distance and clinch but Bacon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tibatong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bacon but Bacon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tibatong fails to land the takedown.
Tibatong misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tibatong gets caught flat footed, as Bacon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bacon passes Tibatong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bacon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bacon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tibatong moves into full guard.
Bacon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bacon wants to pass the guard but Tibatong is keeping the position.
Bacon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tibatong's guard.
Bacon moves nicely into side control.
Bacon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tibatong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tibatong is looking to improve his position.
Bacon moves into full mount! Tibatong won't be happy about that!
Bacon working for a guillotine from mount but Tibatong is in no mood to give up.
Bacon is breathing heavily.
Bacon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tibatong has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tibatong!
Bacon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bacon is trying to control the position but Tibatong postures up.
Tibatong trying to control but Bacon is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacon looking for a guillotine here but Tibatong defends easily.
Tibatong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bacon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tibatong 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.
Bacon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tibatong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tibatong trying to control but Bacon is working from the bottom.
Tibatong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Bacon had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tibatong is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bacon Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tibatong's back instead.
Bacon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Tibatong just trying to survive but Bacon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bacon has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Tibatong is defending well but eventually Bacon manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Tibatong has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Derek Bacon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deuce Lowhanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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202 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deuce Lowhanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowhanger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bundy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bundy wants to pass the guard but Lowhanger is defending well.
Lowhanger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lowhanger trying to control here.
Bundy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bundy working Lowhanger over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Bundy there.
Lowhanger manages to get to full guard.
Lowhanger is pulling down on Bundy's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowhanger keeping full guard, as Bundy tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bundy throws and elbow that misses. Lowhanger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bundy's guard. Nice move by Lowhanger!
Bundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bundy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lowhanger tries to keep at a distance but Bundy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bundy can't get the takedown.
Lowhanger manages to break the clinch.
Lowhanger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bundy has managed to clinch.
Lowhanger stalling in the clinch.
Lowhanger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lowhanger gets underhooks to prevent Bundy's takedown attempt.
Deuce Lowhanger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Bundy.
Lowhanger breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by Lowhanger - just one landing.
Bundy moves in looking to clinch but Lowhanger pushes him off.
Lowhanger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lowhanger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Deuce Lowhanger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bundy looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowhanger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bundy doesn't seem bothered though.
Lowhanger throws a right hand that Bundy ducks under and follows up with a left that Bundy also avoids with ease.
Lowhanger connects with a solid leg kick.
Bundy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lowhanger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lowhanger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bundy slips a jab and a cross from Lowhanger.
Lowhanger tries to bum rush Bundy with a series of wild strikes but Bundy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bundy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lowhanger misses with a wild combination.
Lowhanger lands a slapping body shot.
Lowhanger lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lowhanger is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lowhanger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lowhanger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lowhanger scores with a one two! Bundy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lowhanger throws a combination. Bundy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy walks into a stiff left hand from Lowhanger.
The crowd cheers as Lowhanger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bundy doesn't seem phased though.
Lowhanger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bundy is rocked!
Lowhanger lands with a big left! Bundy is wobbled badly! Lowhanger comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Bundy to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Deuce Lowhanger!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quandu Zornach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zornach comes to the cage accompanied by When you f***ed grandpa. Richardson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by This Calling by All That Remains. Quandu Zornach has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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184 lbs
11 - 0 - 0 |
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170 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quandu Zornach!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zornach misses with a few strikes there.
Zornach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richardson.
Zornach pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richardson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Richardson misses with a head kick.
Richardson blocks a low kick nicely.
Zornach checks a low kick from Richardson.
Richardson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richardson tries to land a front kick but Zornach steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Richardson scores with a nice body kick.
A cross from Richardson lands.
A combination from Richardson does no damage.
Richardson throws a right and a left that Zornach avoids nicely.
Richardson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zornach was well out of range. Poor timing from Richardson.
Zornach blocks a jab.
Richardson tries to land a body kick
and Zornach counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Richardson checks a low kick from Zornach.
Richardson avoids the head kick by Zornach.
Some wild striking there from Richardson.
Zornach misses with a few strikes there.
Richardson checks a leg kick.
Richardson misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zornach counters with a two punch combo.
Zornach misses with a few strikes there.
Zornach misses with a combination
and Richardson counters with a stiff right hand.
Richardson misses with a kick to the body.
Richardson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zornach.
Richardson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zornach counters with a one-two to the body.
Richardson looks gassed!
Zornach jabs at Richardson's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richardson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zornach lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Richardson is rocked!
Zornach connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Richardson! He's out on his feet! Zornach rushes in and drops Richardson with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Quandu Zornach!
Quandu Zornach retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Whinchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamilton comes to the cage accompanied by OTC- why can't i. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Hamilton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Whinchester!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton moves into range and clinches up with Whinchester.
Whinchester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A nice left hand lands by Hamilton.
Hamilton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Whinchester stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hamilton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whinchester is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hamilton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hamilton has escaped and now he's on top!
Whinchester has his foot on Hamilton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hamilton works his way back into a safe position though.
Hamilton tries to stand but Whinchester is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Whinchester's guard.
Hamilton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Whinchester looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Whinchester with the active half guard here but Hamilton passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Whinchester is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Whinchester is letting Hamilton control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton stands up.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hamilton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hamilton prevents Whinchester from getting the reversal.
Whinchester looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whinchester tries to reverse the position but Hamilton maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Hamilton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Whinchester tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hamilton swivels and escapes.
Hamilton throws a right and a left that Whinchester avoids nicely.
No joy there for Hamilton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hamilton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Whinchester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hamilton gets caught flat footed, as Whinchester shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hamilton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Whinchester is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whinchester postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hamilton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Whinchester, into his guard.
Hamilton sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hamilton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Whinchester tries to buck Hamilton off but Hamilton is having none of it.
Hamilton decides to stand back up. Hamilton steps back and let's Whinchester get back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Whinchester.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamilton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by Whinchester or perhaps it was just good defense by Hamilton which made him look bad.
Rob Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Whinchester.
Whinchester slips a straight right by Hamilton.
Hamilton shoots in and drives through. Whinchester sprawls well.
Hamilton thumps Whinchester with a low kick.
Hamilton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Whinchester is looking for a sweep. Hamilton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hamilton stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Whinchester to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton tries to bum rush Whinchester with a series of wild strikes but Whinchester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hamilton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hamilton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hamilton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Hamilton 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.
Hamilton misses with a body kick.
Hamilton tries to clinch there but Whinchester circles away.
Hamilton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whinchester shoots in and drives through. Hamilton sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Hamilton.
Hamilton throws a right and a left that Whinchester avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whinchester closes the distance and clinches up with Hamilton, looking for a takedown. Whinchester pushes Hamilton against the cage but Hamilton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Whinchester has his takedown stuffed
and Hamilton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rob Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Whinchester.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hamilton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whinchester's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton leaning against his opponent.
Hamilton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Whinchester uses from the top position.
Whinchester passes Hamilton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rob Hamilton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hamilton is trying to get back to full guard.
Whinchester is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Hamilton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hamilton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
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.
Hamilton gets back to full guard.
Hamilton pushes Whinchester off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamilton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hamilton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Whinchester, pushing him back against the cage.
Hamilton scores with a hook to the body.
Hamilton jumps into guard, dragging Whinchester to the mat.
Whinchester won't allow Hamilton to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hamilton is on top in guard.
Whinchester manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamilton is controlling an arm, preventing Whinchester from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Hamilton clearly takes 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.
Hamilton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whinchester.
Whinchester throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hamilton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Whinchester tries to get to full guard but Hamilton has control of the leg.
Hamilton is pressing down on Whinchester's thigh, looking to free his foot. Whinchester is holding on for now.
Hamilton slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton working over Whinchester with some ground and pound. Whinchester looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Whinchester is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hamilton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hamilton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Whinchester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Whinchester looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Hamilton seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton prevents Whinchester from improving his position.
Hamilton stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
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.
Hamilton tries to clinch but Whinchester moves out of range.
Hamilton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rob Hamilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamilton throws a leg kick but Whinchester sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Whinchester closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hamilton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hamilton tries to clinch there but Whinchester circles away.
Hamilton forces Whinchester back against the cage and clinches.
Hamilton scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamilton wants a takedown.
The referee calls for Hamilton to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Hamilton had his way with Dean Whinchester in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Whinchester tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hamilton swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from Hamilton.
Hamilton throws a series of punches but Whinchester avoids them all with ease.
Whinchester misses with a looping left.
Whinchester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hamilton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Whinchester swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamilton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton is looking to clinch.
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.
An inside leg kick from Whinchester misses.
Hamilton moves in looking to clinch but Whinchester pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamilton misses with a head kick.
Hamilton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hamilton counters with a leg kick.
Hamilton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hamilton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Whinchester wants to clinch.
Hamilton misses with a kick to the body.
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.
Whinchester shoots for a takedown but Hamilton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hamilton tries to clinch up but Whinchester circles away and keeps his distance.
Rob Hamilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamilton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hamilton showed some decent athleticism there.
Hamilton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hamilton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whinchester keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Whinchester regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hamilton 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.
Whinchester looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hamilton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whinchester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whinchester had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Hamilton is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Whinchester Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Hamilton's back instead.
Rob Hamilton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hamilton preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Whinchester.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Hamilton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hamilton 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Hamilton!
Rob Hamilton retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frodo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loser Man (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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frodo Baggins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Loser Man!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Man showed some decent athleticism there.
Man is looking to advance position but Baggins won't allow it.
Baggins is trying to stand.
Man is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baggins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baggins is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Baggins stops a takedown attempt from Man.
Man tries for a takedown but Baggins manages to get underhooks.
Man is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baggins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Frodo Baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loser Man.
Baggins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Baggins.
It looks like Loser Man has been cut.
Baggins scores with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man tries to pull guard but Baggins holds him up against the cage and eventually Man drops back down to his feet.
Man manages to pull guard.
Baggins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Baggins bucks up and throws Man to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Baggins sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Man looks gassed!
Nice cross by Baggins.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Baggins sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baggins closes the distance and pushes Man back into the cage.
Man tries to pull guard but Baggins won't allow it.
Man goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baggins prevents it.
Baggins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Baggins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Man up against the cage.
Baggins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Man's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Man takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baggins lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baggins.
Stalling in the clinch from Baggins.
Baggins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baggins breaks from the clinch.
Baggins drives through and clinches with Man against the cage.
Man fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Baggins.
Baggins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Baggins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Man's face.
Baggins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Baggins sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baggins clinches with his opponent.
Man fails to pull guard.
Baggins landing knees to the head.
Baggins lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off.
Baggins lands a knee to the head.
Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baggins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Man is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Man fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Baggins scores with a knee to the head.
Man drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A knee to the head by Baggins.
Baggins connects with a knee to the head.
Baggins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baggins walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baggins swivels and escapes.
Baggins throws a series of punches but Man avoids them all with ease.
Baggins takes the fight into the clinch.
Baggins stops a takedown attempt from Man.
Baggins connects with a knee to the head.
Baggins scores with a knee to the head.
Baggins breaks from the clinch.
Baggins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice takedown defense from Baggins. No joy for Man on that attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Baggins!
Man shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baggins pinned against the cage. Baggins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Baggins moves into the clinch.
Baggins throws a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Baggins landing knees to the head.
Man tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baggins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baggins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man tries for a takedown but Baggins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baggins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baggins tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baggins to the ground. Baggins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frodo Baggins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Loser Man's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Baggins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baggins swivels and escapes.
Man shoots in and drives through. Baggins sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Man or perhaps it was just good defense by Baggins which made him look bad.
Frodo Baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loser Man.
Baggins closes the distance and pushes Man back into the cage.
Baggins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Man's face.
Baggins connects with a knee to the head.
Baggins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Baggins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Man's face.
Baggins with a knee to the head.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baggins walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Baggins tries to land a front kick but Man steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Loser Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Baggins shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Man steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baggins. That one must have hurt.
Baggins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Man tries for a takedown but Baggins manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Man's face.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baggins walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Baggins clobbers Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Man steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Baggins. That one must have hurt.
Baggins throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Baggins throws a head kick that misses.
Man has a takedown stuffed.
Baggins misses with a wild combination.
Man looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Man is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Baggins has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Baggins!
Baggins preventing the sweep.
Man is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baggins decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Baggins lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Man takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
A combination from Baggins does no damage.
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Baggins, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Baggins against the cage but Baggins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baggins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man fails to land the takedown.
Man looks for a takedown but Baggins sprawls well.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baggins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baggins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Baggins sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Baggins. No joy for Man on that attempt.
Baggins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man.
Baggins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Baggins.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baggins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Man shoots in and drives through. Baggins sprawls well.
Baggins instigates a clinch.
Baggins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Man.
Baggins lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frodo Baggins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Loser Man's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A left and a right from Baggins both land. Nice combination.
Baggins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Baggins tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Baggins to the ground. Baggins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Man fails to land the takedown.
Baggins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Baggins pushes Man away with a front kick.
Baggins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baggins as he avoids it easily.
Frodo Baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loser Man.
Baggins lands a jab-cross combination.
Man looks for a takedown but Baggins sprawls well.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baggins throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baggins as he jumps to the side.
Baggins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Baggins.
Baggins effectively controlling the action here.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baggins walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Man jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Baggins is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Baggins and Man has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Baggins is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Man has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Man thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baggins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Man's guard! Nice work there by Baggins!
Man has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Baggins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Man.
Baggins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Baggins clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins scores with a knee to the head.
Baggins tries to land a knee to the head but Man blocks with his arms.
Baggins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Man has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baggins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Man looking for a takedown.
Baggins landing knees to the head.
Man goes for a takedown attempt but Baggins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Baggins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Man, pushing him back against the cage.
Baggins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Man is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Baggins landing knees to the head.
Baggins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baggins scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Baggins.
Man tries to score a body lock takedown but Baggins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Man takes a knee right on the jaw!
Man drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baggins just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Man.
A knee to the head by Baggins.
Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baggins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baggins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters circling a little - Baggins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Man shoots in but Baggins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baggins swivels and escapes.
Baggins closes the distance and clinches.
Man goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baggins prevents it.
Baggins landing knees to the head.
Baggins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Man backwards.
Baggins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Man's defenses.
The is referee keeping an eye on Baggins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frodo Baggins clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Loser Man's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baggins is looking to land body kicks.
Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baggins's waist but Baggins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Man off to one side.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Frodo Baggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baggins tries a head kick but it misses.
Baggins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Man doesn't seem bothered though.
Man tries for a takedown but Baggins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Frodo Baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loser Man.
Baggins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baggins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Man's face.
Baggins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baggins stuffs the takedown attempt from Man. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Baggins gets a clinch.
Baggins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baggins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baggins lands an elbow inside.
Man tries to score a body lock takedown but Baggins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Baggins landing knees to the head.
The is referee keeping an eye on Baggins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Baggins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Man jumps guard but Baggins stands there with Man around his waist. Man gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Baggins stalling the fight.
Baggins stops a takedown attempt from Man.
Baggins with a knee to the head.
Frodo Baggins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Man changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baggins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baggins. Baggins obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Man fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baggins works over Man's head and body with a nice combination.
Baggins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Baggins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Man slips a jab and a cross from Baggins.
Baggins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baggins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baggins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Man tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baggins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baggins misses with a knee strike.
Baggins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
Man has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Baggins.
Baggins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Man lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Man tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baggins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baggins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baggins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Baggins connects with a knee to the head.
Man can't get the takedown.
The is referee keeping an eye on Baggins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Baggins lands a nice elbow.
Man has Baggins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baggins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Baggins lands a knee to the body.
Baggins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Baggins is pressed up against the cage. Man has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baggins down to the mat. Baggins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Man shoots for a takedown but Baggins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baggins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baggins throws a series of punches but Man moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baggins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Man's sensitive parts.
Baggins wants to land a leg kick but Man is out of range.
Man fails with the takedown.
Baggins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Frodo Baggins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baggins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Man takes a step back to recover.
Man fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Baggins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baggins as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frodo Baggins had his way with Loser Man in that round.
The cut man is working on Loser Man's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Baggins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man shoots for a takedown but Baggins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Baggins rushes Man and presses him up against the cage.
Baggins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Man's face.
Man is trying to drag Baggins to the mat but Baggins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frodo Baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loser Man.
Baggins scores with a knee to the head.
Baggins lands an elbow just above Man 's eye.
Baggins lands a knee to the head.
Man has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Baggins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baggins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Man fails to land the takedown.
Baggins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Baggins sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baggins lands with an uppercut that bounces Man off the cage and back into rage.
Baggins swinging wilding here.
Man's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Man fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch lands to the side of Man 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Man changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Baggins looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man swings around for an armbar but Baggins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Man's guard.
Baggins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baggins wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man working for a triangle but Baggins defends it easily.
Man looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Baggins passes into side control.
Baggins decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Frodo Baggins is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Baggins.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Baggins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baggins throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Man closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baggins to the mat! Baggins manages to get full guard.
Man wants to pass the guard but Baggins is keeping the position.
Loser Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baggins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baggins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baggins!
Baggins is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frodo Baggins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man is trying to improve his position.
Baggins stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A left lands for Baggins.
Baggins moves into range and clinches up with Man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frodo Baggins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Baggins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:44
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frodo Baggins!
Frodo Baggins retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Legato Effrairo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gee Damn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Gee Damn enters the cage!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Legato Effrairo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gee Damn!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Damn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Damn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Damn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Effrairo throws an overhand right that lands on Damn's shoulder, as Damn tries to avoid the shot.
Nice jab there from Damn.
Nice cross by Damn.
Effrairo misses with the combination.
Damn looks to land a combination but Effrairo avoids it well.
A combination from Damn does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damn throws a combination that misses
and Effrairo counters with a good low kick that Damn was not able to check.
Effrairo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Effrairo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Damn misses with a two punch combination.
Damn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Effrairo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Damn throws a series of punches but Effrairo avoids them all with ease.
Damn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Effrairo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Effrairo slips a jab and a cross from Damn.
The fighters circle momentarily. Damn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Effrairo walks into a left hand.
Effrairo throws a hook but Damn blocks it.
Effrairo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Effrairo lands with a nice body punch.
Damn cracks a nice hook into Effrairo's ribs.
Damn misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damn just misses with a punch to the body.
Effrairo tries to clinch up.
Effrairo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Damn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Effrairo.
Damn misses with a leg kick.
Effrairo throws a looping overhand right but Damn ducks down to avoid it.
Damn swats away the attempt to clinch by Effrairo.
Damn scores with a three punch combo!
Effrairo is rocked!
That's four 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.
Damn lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Effrairo is looking to close the distance but Damn sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Effrairo crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Effrairo is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Gee Damn! Gee Damn retains his lightweight title!
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