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RCJ 16: Angle vs. Durden II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Ott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gota Yo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ott comes to the cage accompanied by Everybody. Yo has chosen Pass Out as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Ott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gota Yo!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Yo. No joy for Ott on that attempt.
Ott shoots in and drives through. Yo sprawls well.
Yo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yo trying to control the position but Ott is working away.
Yo working away.
Yo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ott to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yo cracks Ott with a big right hand but Ott just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Yo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ott really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Yo in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ott is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gota Yo!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy D!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Smith looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
D drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
D is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
D missing with knees to the body.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from D.
Thomas Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy D.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but D has him pressed against the cage.
D missing with knees to the body.
D drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees in the clinch landing for D.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
D blocks an uppercut.
D throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith wants to break free but D has control.
D with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. D avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but D won't allow it.
D has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
D scores with a knee to the head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
D has Smith pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. D pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Smith tumbling to the mat - D dives into Smith's guard.
D stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
D is working Smith over with some ground and pound from side control.
D working the ground and pound from side control.
Smith could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
D is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
D works to advance to full mount. Smith defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
D putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
D has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
D swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy D!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes to the cage accompanied by Throw the Heat - Crips Have Blood Too. Marcus Crosby has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Crosby!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosby throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Crosby lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Crosby.
Crosby is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crosby lands a high kick to the side of Hunt's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Crosby dives into guard, looking to finish.
Hunt is rocked!
Crosby gets to his feet. Hunt looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crosby lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunt circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunt seems to have got his legs back now.
Crosby scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crosby moves into range and clinches up with Hunt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hunt digs a right hand underneath Crosby's ribcage. Crosby let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hunt avoiding damage as Crosby throws knees to the body.
Hunt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crosby scores a nice knee to the body.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crosby is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crosby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hunt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Crosby is stalling here.
Crosby looks gassed!
Crosby looking to throw knees to the head but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch but Crosby keeps him there for the moment.
Hunt managing to block the knees to the body from Crosby.
Hunt lands a shot to the body.
Crosby tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crosby tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Crosby lands a nice knee to the body.
Hunt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crosby has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hunt avoiding damage as Crosby throws knees to the body.
Crosby with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch but Crosby keeps him there for the moment.
Hunt managing to block the knees to the body from Crosby.
Crosby misses with a knee to the head.
Crosby tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hunt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hunt is looking to break free of the clinch but Crosby has double underhooks.
Hunt pushes Crosby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crosby misses with a knee to the head.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch but Crosby keeps him there for the moment.
Hunt wants to get back to striking at distance but Crosby won't allow it.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crosbys head.
Crosby keeps control of Hunt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Crosby has him pressed against the cage.
Crosby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hunt.
Crosby throws an elbow but it misses.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt looking to stall.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Crosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crosby trying to control the position but instead, Hunt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crosby into the cage.
Good body shot from Hunt.
Hunt can't break the clinch.
Crosby tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crosby with a knee to the head.
Crosby trying to land knees to the body.
Hunt wants a takedown but no success here.
Crosby stalling.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Hunt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hunt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crosby has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Crosby landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crosby goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crosby tries to land a front kick but Hunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hunt stalks Crosby and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Crosby's face. Crosby staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Marcus Crosby has been cut.
Hunt moves out of range as Crosby throws a body kick.
Hunt drops Crosby with a left right combo! Hunt follows him down to the ground into side control.
Crosby is rocked!
Crosby struggling a bit here.
Crosby is still in real trouble! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Crosby's legs.
Crosby seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunt working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crosby might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunt kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt stands up and beckons Crosby to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Crosby will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Crosby's cut.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crosby wants to clinch up but Hunt keeps it at a distance.
Hunt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crosby counters with a head kick.
It looks like Jack Hunt has been cut.
Crosby throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Crosby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jack Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Hunt.
Hunt lands a hook that stumbles Crosby back into the cage. Hunt follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Crosby to the canvas! Hunt pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Crosby has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jack Hunt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Chucky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Hawkins has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Little Chucky!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hawkins looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A jab from Chucky finds it's way through Hawkins's defenses.
It looks like Johnny Hawkins has been cut.
Chucky lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chucky misses with a wild combination.
Chucky throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chucky lands with a right and another and another! Hawkins is in big trouble! Chucky lands again and this time it's lights out for Hawkins! A quality knockout there for Chucky.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Little Chucky!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caboose Delgrande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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185 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
Inexperienced |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caboose Delgrande!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Hurt!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delgrande misses with a takedown attempt - Hurt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hurt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hurt is looking to land body kicks.
Delgrande clinches.
Delgrande gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hurt.
Delgrande tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Delgrande stops a takedown attempt from Hurt.
Hurt throws a punch but it's blocked by Delgrande.
Delgrande wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Delgrande tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hurt smiles and moves away.
Delgrande shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hurt as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caboose Delgrande. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurt throws a solid leg kick but Delgrande takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hurt.
Delgrande closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It looks like Delgrande is going to stand back up.
Hurt is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Delgrande jumps into side control!
Hurt wants to get back to his feet.
Hurt is not content to let Delgrande control the position.
Hurt is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgrande scoring with punches from side control.
Delgrande decides to stand back up.
Hurt thuds his shin into the meat of Delgrande's side.
Delgrande connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Delgrande keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Delgrande shoots in but Hurt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Delgrande clinches up against the cage.
Delgrande escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgrande throws a jab when Hurt was well out of range.
Hurt throws a shot from downtown. Delgrande moves away and avoids it.
Hurt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Delgrande counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hurt won't be happy with that.
Delgrande staying calm.
Hurt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Delgrande goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hurt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Delgrande but great work by Hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hurt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Delgrande is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Delgrande sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Delgrande is looking for a sweep. Hurt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Delgrande is pressing down on Hurt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Delgrande tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caboose Delgrande dominated that round.
That's time! Delgrande's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Delgrande tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hurt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hurt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Delgrande moves into the clinch.
Delgrande tries to pull guard but Hurt holds him up against the cage and eventually Delgrande drops back down to his feet.
Hurt throws a head punch that misses.
Delgrande breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hurt with a poor takedown
and Delgrande counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hurt's guard now.
Delgrande trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hurt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Delgrande controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgrande stands and throws Hurt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hurt is trying to get back to half guard.
Hurt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Delgrande is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hurt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hurt's back!
Delgrande has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Hurt! Can he survive? No! He's out! Delgrande gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caboose Delgrande!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rabbe Fandersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean comes into the arena with Gravemakers & Gunslingers blaring out of the sound system. Fandersson has chosen The Warrior´s Code as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rabbe Fandersson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean throws a series of punches but Fandersson moves out of range.
Dean pushes Fandersson up against the cage in a clinch.
Fandersson wants a takedown but no success here.
Fandersson has Dean pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dean manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fandersson tries to score a body lock takedown but Dean shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Eddie Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rabbe Fandersson.
A body shot lands from Dean.
Dean is pushing Fandersson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice left hand lands by Dean.
Fandersson looks gassed!
A short left from Dean.
It looks like Rabbe Fandersson has been cut.
The is referee keeping an eye on Dean - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dean lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fandersson is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Dean - that landed with a thud.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dean gets through Fandersson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Dean.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dean presses Fandersson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dean lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fandersson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dean stalls.
Dean scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fandersson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Dean on the inside.
Fandersson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dean finish him?
A shot in the inside from Dean.
Dean lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dean throws a big uppercut that drops Fandersson! More strikes from Dean and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fandersson lies dazed against the cage as Dean celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Dean!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Top Shottah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Cadete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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 New York, Top Shottah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Cadete!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadete looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cadete wants to stand up but Shottah is controlling the position.
Shottah is looking to improve his position.
Cadete wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shottah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cadete.
Shottah tries to get to full guard but Cadete has control of the leg.
Shottah punching from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some bone on bone action there as Shottah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cadete throws and low kick but Shottah moves out of range easily.
Cadete fails to land with a series of punches.
Cadete throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cadete throws out a loose jab but Shottah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shottah with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cadete counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cadete shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shottah's guard.
Shottah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cadete can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shottah has his feet on Cadete's thighs here. He's pushed Cadete 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! Cadete screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Top Shottah!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago comes to the cage accompanied by Drake - Forever. Smith has chosen YOUR GOING DOWN as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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176 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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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 New York, Paulo Thiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Smith!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thiago looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thiago.
Thiago is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Thiago not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Thiago shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Thiago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith is looking to clinch but Thiago is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scott Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Thiago.
Thiago really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Thiago.
Smith avoiding damage.
Smith continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith clinches up with Thiago and pushes him back against the cage.
Thiago takes an elbow to the temple.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thiago tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Thiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Thiago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Thiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Thiago is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Thiago has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Thiago's head.
Thiago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Thiago with that takedown attempt.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thiago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thiago tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Smith - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Thiago tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith keeps control of Thiago as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Thiago 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.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thiago.
Thiago is breathing heavily.
No luck for Thiago with that takedown attempt.
Thiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith closes the distance and pushes Thiago back into the cage.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thiago has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith is looking to clinch but Thiago is avoiding it.
Thiago shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Thiago looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Smith is in a horrible position here. Thiago smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thiago.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Smith 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.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thiago clinches but Smith breaks the clinch
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thiago just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thiago on the side of the head.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith has Thiago up against the cage in a clinch.
Thiago tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thiago tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith wants to clinch
and Thiago counters with a nice body shot.
Thiago swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Scott Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thiago is trying to break free.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thiago tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Thiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch there but Thiago circles away.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Thiago can't break the clinch.
Thiago breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thiago counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thiago.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Thiago looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Smith wants to try and get back to his feet.
Thiago wants to finish this one by submission but Smith is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thiago.
Smith blocking the ground and pound.
Thiago throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Thiago raining down shots from the mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith taking shots to the head.
Thiago with a couple of short strikes.
Thiago working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Thiago is going olschool here, as he tries to force Smith to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Smith shrugs it off.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Thiago is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Smith can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Thiago has hold of Smith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thiago jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smith is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smith and Thiago has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thiago.
Thiago postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Thiago throwing strikes but Smith manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thiago is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thiago to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Thiago dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thiago has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Thiago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to bum rush Thiago with a series of wild strikes but Thiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith pushes Thiago up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Thiago shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Thiago was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thiago jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Smith tries to escape but Thiago is in control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thiago has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Thiago working the ground and pound.
Thiago in side control, throwing shots but Smith defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Thiago's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Thiago tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thiago has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Thiago tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smith's legs.
Thiago misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smith is pushing Thiago's head away, looking to escape. Thiago manages to hold on to the position though.
Thiago trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thiago.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thiago has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago working the ground and pound.
Thiago wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith clinches up with Thiago and pushes him back against the cage.
Thiago changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Thiago counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Thiago darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Paulo Thiago overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thiago.
Thiago wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smith makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Smith tries to clinch but Thiago is having none of it.
Thiago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Thiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Thiago bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thiago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thiago cracks Smith with a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Thiago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thiago 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Thiago!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angle comes to the cage accompanied by Kurt Angle. Durden has chosen ANIT NO REST FOR THE WICKED as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Angle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Durden!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Angle misses with a takedown attempt - Durden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Angle tries for a takedown but Durden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Angle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durden lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Angle feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Durden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Angle is controlling him.
Angle tries to free his leg and advance position but Durden is retaining full guard.
Angle trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durden is looking to stand up but Angle isn't so interested in that idea.
Angle wants to pass the guard but Durden is keeping the position.
Durden wants to stand and escape but Angle is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Angle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durden is out of range and Angle settles back down.
Angle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Durden circles away.
Angle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Angle wants to free his trapped foot but Durden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Angle is working hard here to advance position.
Angle stops Durden from getting back to his feet.
Angle is working for a kimura but Durden is defending it quite comfortably.
Durden is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle is keen to just control but Durden is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Angle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Angle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Durden as he avoids it easily.
Angle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Angle stops Durden from standing up.
Angle trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Angle won't allow Durden to get back to his feet.
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.
Angle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Durden's guard.
Durden is trying to stand up here but Angle is controlling him well.
Durden looks gassed!
Angle controlling the pace.
Durden wants to get back to his feet.
Durden is not content to let Angle control the position.
Angle trying to mount his opponent but Durden defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durden is staying active underneath Angle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Durden is trying to stand.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Angle has a takedown stuffed.
Durden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kurt Angle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Angle shoots in but Durden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Angle looks for a takedown but Durden sprawls well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Angle checks a leg kick.
Angle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Angle misses with a takedown attempt - Durden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Angle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Angle dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Angle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Angle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Durden tries to escape but Angle is in control.
Durden stops Angle from passing to mount.
Angle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Angle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Durden is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Angle asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Angle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Angle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden sneaks out the side door and pushes Angle away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Durden is breathing heavily.
Angle shoots in but no luck this time.
Tyler Durden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Angle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Angle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Durden wants to get back to his feet.
Angle wants to control the pace but Durden is squirming around nicely.
Angle wants to finish this one by submission but Durden is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Angle.
Angle throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Angle looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle working for a guillotine from mount but Durden is in no mood to give up.
Angle looking to secure an arm triangle but Durden defends it well.
Durden is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Angle trying to control but Durden is having none of it.
Durden is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle controlling from the full mount.
Angle looking for a guillotine from mount but Durden is having none of it.
Angle looking to secure an arm triangle but Durden defends it well.
Durden is trying to stand.
Angle working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Angle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Durden is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle working for a submission but Durden is keeping him at bay.
Angle won't let Durden get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Angle looking to control but Durden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Angle lands a heavy elbow.
Durden wants to try and get back to his feet.
Angle working for a guillotine from mount but Durden is in no mood to give up.
Angle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Durden is looking to escape.
Durden's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Angle dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Angle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Durden as he jumps to the side.
Angle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Durden's waist but Durden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Angle off to one side.
Durden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Angle shoots in but Durden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durden fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Durden. No joy for Angle on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Angle shoots in but Durden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Angle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durden can pounce on him.
Durden scores with a three punch combo!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Angle.
Angle shoots in and drives through. Durden sprawls well.
Angle has a takedown stuffed.
Angle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Angle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Durden circles away.
Angle takes a swing at Durden's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Durden is fending him off so far but Angle persists. Nope, Durden circles away and we're back to standing.
Angle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Durden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Angle's head.
Tyler Durden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Angle closes the distance and clinches up with Durden, looking for a takedown. Angle pushes Durden against the cage but Durden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Angle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Durden kicks Angle off and gets to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Durden. No joy for Angle on that attempt.
Durden stuffs the takedown.
Angle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Durden!
Durden is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Angle looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Durden is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Angle lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Durden is squirming around, avoiding Angle's attempts to control the action.
Angle is going olschool here, as he tries to force Durden to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Durden shrugs it off.
Angle controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle wants to control the pace but Durden is squirming around nicely.
Durden is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Angle has hold of Durden's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Durden manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Angle is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Durden has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Durden wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Angle clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Angle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Durden sprawls well initially but Angle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Angle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Durden is trying to stand up here but Angle is controlling him well.
Angle is controlling the pace.
Durden is trying to stand up here but Angle is controlling him well.
Durden is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Angle wants to pass the guard but Durden is defending well.
Angle is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Durden has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kurt Angle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Angle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden is trying to stand.
Angle tries to pass to full mount but Durden defends it.
Angle is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Angle content just to control the position here.
Angle has hold of Durden's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Durden manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Angle working for a guillotine from mount but Durden is in no mood to give up.
Angle is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Durden is surviving well by controlling Angle's body position as best he can.
You get the feeling that Durden really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Angle looking for a guillotine from mount but Durden is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Angle won't let Durden get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Angle is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Durden has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Durden is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Angle working for a guillotine from mount but Durden is in no mood to give up.
Durden squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Durden has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Durden wants to try and get back to his feet.
Angle tries to control but Durden wriggling away.
Durden squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Angle looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Angle is working for a guillotine from mount but Durden frees his head quite easily.
Durden really wants to buck Angle off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Angle had his way with Tyler Durden in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Durden as Angle shoots in.
Durden throws a looping overhand right but Angle ducks down to avoid it.
Angle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Angle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durden pinned against the cage. Durden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Durden. No joy for Angle on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Durden's waist but Durden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Angle off to one side.
Angle looks for a takedown but Durden sprawls well.
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.
Angle shoots in for a takedown but Durden shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle fails with the takedown.
Durden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Durden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Durden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A solid body kick from Durden.
Angle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Durden is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Angle is controlling him.
Kurt Angle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durden is keeping the position for now.
Angle won't allow Durden to get back to his feet.
Angle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Durden stuffs the takedown attempt from Angle. Angle gets slowly back to his feet.
Angle tries for a takedown but Durden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Durden fails to land with a series of punches.
Angle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Angle trying to control the position from guard on top but Durden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Durden uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Angle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Angle stops Durden from standing up.
Angle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Angle seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Durden for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden wants to get back to his feet but Angle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Angle trying to control but Durden is working from the bottom.
Durden being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Angle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Angle, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Angle!
Kurt Angle retains his light heavyweight title!
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