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Time to Rumble PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kev Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Crocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crocker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Britney Spears - Gimme More kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kev Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Crocker!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crocker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moore but Moore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moore just misses with a punch to the body.
Crocker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crocker.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crocker shoots for a double leg takedown but Moore sprawls well. He's pushed Crocker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kev Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Crocker.
Moore loads up on a big right hand but Crocker slips the punch.
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.
Moore attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moore tries to land a front kick but Crocker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crocker.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch but Crocker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocker wants to clinch
and Moore counters with a left to the body.
Moore looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Crocker ducks down to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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.
Moore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crocker manages to avoid it.
Crocker with a poor takedown
and Moore counters with a left to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kev Moore dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Moore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moore misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crocker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore wants to control but Crocker postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Crocker.
Crocker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Moore sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Moore regains half guard.
Crocker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crocker in particular looking to stall.
Moore is trying to maintain the position but Crocker is very close to passing his half guard.
Moore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Crocker.
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.
Moore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crocker thows a huge punch but Moore dodges it nicely.
Moore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crocker fails with the takedown
and Moore counters with a two punch combo.
Crocker has his takedown stuffed
and Moore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crocker thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crocker shoots in and bounces Moore off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore is trying to control the position but Crocker postures up.
Crocker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moore looking to control.
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.
Moore is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moore bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crocker's guard.
Moore looking to sit in guard and control but Crocker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crocker trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crocker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore looking for a sweep. Not yet Moore, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Crocker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Moore misses with a kick to the body.
Moore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crocker moves away.
Moore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crocker was well out of range. Poor timing from Moore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore throws a leg kick but Crocker sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crocker manages to avoid it.
Moore takes a swing at Crocker's ribcage but misses.
Moore tries to clinch up
and Crocker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Moore's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore wants to sweep here but Crocker controlling him for the moment.
Moore is trying to control the position but Crocker postures up.
Moore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crocker is controlling him.
Crocker wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Crocker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moore has control of Crocker's left arm, preventing Crocker from doing any damage.
Crocker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crocker trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moore is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Moore looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Crocker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Moore trying to control from the bottom.
Moore regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crocker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crocker content to stall in guard here.
Moore trying to keep a closed guard but Crocker is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Crocker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crocker preventing the sweep.
Crocker postures up.
Crocker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Crocker from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moore throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crocker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Crocker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crocker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Crocker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Hatred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Basciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hatred's entrance music is White Zombie - Thunderkiss '65. A fine choice. Max Hatred has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Hatred!
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, Vincent Basciano!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hatred changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Basciano tries to avoid it but Hatred manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Basciano to the ground. Basciano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hatred shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Basciano manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Basciano keeping moving, preventing Hatred from controlling successfully.
Basciano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Basciano keeping moving, preventing Hatred from controlling successfully.
Hatred 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.
Hatred is pushing down on Basciano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Basciano is fighting to maintain full guard but Hatred has managed to sneak the leg through.
Basciano actively working from the bottom here.
Basciano won't allow Hatred to pass to mount.
Basciano is trying to stand up here but Hatred is controlling him well.
Hatred is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Basciano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hatred.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Basciano has eaten all the pies!
Hatred prevents Basciano from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basciano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Basciano is trying to stand back up but Hatred is controlling him
Basciano throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Basciano wants to clinch up but Hatred keeps it at a distance.
Hatred looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Basciano looks gassed!
Hatred trying to control but Basciano is working from the bottom.
Basciano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hatred is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basciano keeping moving, preventing Hatred from controlling successfully.
Basciano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Basciano keeping full guard, as Hatred tries to pass.
Basciano has an active guard here but Hatred has managed to pass into half guard.
Hatred seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Basciano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hatred is trying to work for a kimura but Basciano is defending well.
Hatred seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basciano with the active half guard here but Hatred passes nicely into side control.
Hatred is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Basciano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Basciano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hatred wants to lay and pray for a moment but Basciano keeps working.
Hatred advances to full mount.
Hatred sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hatred manages to capitalize on a mistake by Basciano to take his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatred biding his time, controlling Basciano.
Hatred working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Basciano can't escape the position.
Hatred is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Basciano is defending well though. Hatred let's go of the attempt for now.
Basciano defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hatred's arms.
Basciano preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hatred.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Hatred dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Basciano tries for a takedown but Hatred circles away easily
and Hatred counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hatred trying to control but Basciano is working from the bottom.
Hatred passes Basciano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Basciano wants to get back to his feet.
Max Hatred overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hatred is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hatred has control of Basciano's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Basciano regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hatred trying to control but Basciano is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hatred looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatred controlling the position easily from mount.
Basciano is working to get back to half guard.
Hatred looking to control but Basciano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Basciano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hatred will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hatred content just to control the position here.
Hatred jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Basciano manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hatred moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Basciano pushes Hatred away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hatred gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basciano misses with a strike from the bottom.
Hatred is trying to get an arm triangle but Basciano is defending well.
Hatred has an Americana. Basciano didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hatred is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hatred hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Max Hatred!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Swen cuba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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265 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcello Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Swen cuba!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cuba fails to land the takedown.
cuba shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gonzalez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
cuba trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
cuba 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.
Gonzalez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonzalez, not yet.
cuba drops back looking for a leg! Gonzalez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gonzalez manages to kick cuba off! cuba jumps back into Gonzalez's guard.
Gonzalez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! cuba has his hands clasped together but Gonzalez extends an breaks cuba's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gonzalez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcello Gonzalez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pursuit of Happiness. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashad Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aiden White!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Evans takes the fight into the clinch.
White scores with a shoulder strike.
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White tries to clinch up
and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in White's guard.
Evans won't allow White to sweep him here.
White has control of Evans's left arm, preventing Evans from doing any damage.
White wants to get back to his feet but Evans is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Evans won't allow White to sweep him here.
Evans could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Evans wants to stand but White has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Evans is fighting to break White's control of his arms but White is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White closes the distance looking to clinch
and Evans finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
White tries to clinch up.
Decent striking displayed by Evans there.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aiden White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Evans as he connects with a hook.
White tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into guard.
White pushes Evans off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
White connects with a high kick.
It looks like Rashad Evans has been cut.
White looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White tries to move into range but Evans moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Evans thows a left - swing and a miss!
White misses with a takedown
and Evans counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a decent elbow from side control.
Evans landing a few strikes.
White takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Evans has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Evans working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
White is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Evans is putting a hurting on White here, landing some big shots from side control.
Evans has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Evans misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans connects with a jab.
White throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans lands a nice looking body kick.
Evans plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
White walks into a straight right hand from Evans.
Evans throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Evans has White up against the cage in a clinch.
Evans wants a takedown but no success here.
Evans has White pressed against the cage, preventing White from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Evans tries to score a body lock takedown but White shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Evans turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White is not content to let Evans control the position.
Check out the look on Evans's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and White works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
White wants to control but Evans is keeping busy and won't allow it.
White might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Evans kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
White works his way to full guard. Good work.
White tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White has Evans pulled in close to control his posture.
White trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Evans's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Evans with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Evans tries to clinch there but White circles away.
White throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Evans counters with a shoot takedown. White fights it but they end up in guard.
White uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Evans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White looks to throw the jab but Evans is out of range.
White tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Evans connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Evans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
Evans listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Evans coming out on top.
Evans has managed to clinch.
Evans breaks the clinch.
A jab from White misses.
Evans darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
White tries to roll over but Evans keeps him under control.
White kicks off Evans and gets to his feet.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
White tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Evans counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. White is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Evans connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
White closes the distance looking to clinch
and Evans counters with a takedown into side control.
White is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Evans is controlling him well.
Evans decides to stand back up. Evans steps back and let's White get back to his feet.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Evans circles away quickly and effectively.
Evans misses the jab.
White moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Evans misses with a hook.
White is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
Evans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
Evans blocks a head kick by White.
White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.
Rashad Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden White.
White misses with a double jab.
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Evans sprawls well. Evans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. White gets slowly back to his feet.
White throws a head kick but Evans moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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.
White breaks from the clinch.
White tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Evans slaps away a takedown attempt from White, before circling back to the center of the mat.
White with a poor takedown
and Evans counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rashad Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White wants to get back to his feet.
White is looking to get back to full guard here but Evans has managed to pass to side control instead.
White is looking to improve his position but Evans isn't that keen on the idea.
White is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White is working to get back to half guard.
White 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.
Rashad Evans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Evans's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
White blocks a head kick by Evans.
White shoots in for a double leg but Evans sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
White swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Evans counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for White!
White keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Evans lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Evans lands a big elbow.
White is trying to escape the mount.
White is trying to stand up.
White tries to reverse the position but Evans maintains control.
White is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans with good strikes from the mount here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is squirming around, avoiding Evans's attempts to control the action.
White tries to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
Evans scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Evans is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. White can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
White is desperately trying to improve his position but Evans has a good base and remains in mount.
White bucks up and throws Evans to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
White tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.
White tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily
and Evans counters with a nice double leg into guard.
White looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans won't allow White to get back to his feet.
White has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Evans off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White fails with the takedown
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Rashad Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden White.
White wants to clinch.
Evans connects with a jab.
White closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - White lands in his opponent's guard.
White working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for White!
Evans lands a heavy elbow.
Evans with the ground and pound from mount.
Evans lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
White working to try and regain half guard.
White wants to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
Evans with shots to the head and body - White looks very uncomfortable down there.
Evans putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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.
White is in all sorts of trouble here.
White tries to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
White is wriggling around trying to escape.
White is trying to stand.
White working to try and regain half guard.
Evans working White over with strikes here.
The referee warns White that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
White can't escape the position.
Aiden White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rashad Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
White trying desperately to get to his feet.
White throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rashad Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Evans has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Evans!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ur Gonnalose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonnalose is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Uprising. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ur Gonnalose!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonnalose throws a looping overhand right but Berry ducks down to avoid it.
Berry tries for a takedown but Gonnalose sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gonnalose throws a right and a left that Berry avoids nicely.
Berry wants to clinch.
Berry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gonnalose at a distance.
Berry shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonnalose sprawls well. He's pushed Berry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gonnalose leaves Berry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Berry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berry wants to clinch.
Berry gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gonnalose.
Berry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonnalose swivels and escapes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Berry!
Gonnalose thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonnalose scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gonnalose is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Berry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonnalose is fending him off so far but Berry persists. Nope, Gonnalose circles away and we're back to standing.
Berry looks for a takedown but Gonnalose sprawls well.
Gonnalose walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Berry drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Gonnalose swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Berry's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ur Gonnalose!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jayden Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Oswald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker comes to the cage accompanied by Bananas In Pajamas. Mark Oswald is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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134 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jayden Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Oswald!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oswald throws a series of strikes that have Parker backpedaling.
Parker is rocked!
Mark Oswald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oswald drives through and clinches with Parker against the cage.
Oh Parker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oswald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parker seems to have got his legs back now.
Oswald darts in and clinches Parker up against the cage.
Oswald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oswald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Oswald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Oswald. No joy for Parker on that attempt.
Oswald has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parker is looking to control Oswald's arms but Oswald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Parker has his back to the cage.
Oswald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oswald throws a one two combo.
Parker seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Oswald shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Parker is backing up but Oswald catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Parker covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Oswald Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Oswald!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lay Pray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law comes into the arena with Diablo Blvd by Corrosion Of Conformity blaring out of the sound system. Pray has chosen You're the Best Around as his entrance music. Robbie Law could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lay Pray's chin.
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270 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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250 lbs
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KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lay Pray!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Law takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Law perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Law not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Law there.
Law thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Law. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Law is pressing down on Pray's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pray is holding on for now.
Pray is looking to improve his position.
Law seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pray wants to improve his position but Law is controlling well.
Law is nestled in close to Pray, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Law passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pray tries to hold on but Law postures up.
Law has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pray is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Law working the ground and pound effectively.
It looks like Lay Pray has been cut.
Law with the ground and pound from mount.
Pray is rocked!
Lay Pray's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lay Pray's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robbie Law!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Falk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falk's entrance music is Rise Against - But Tonight We Dance. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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197 lbs
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216 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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, Johan Falk!
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, Chuck Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Falk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liddell.
Liddell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liddell slaps away a takedown attempt from Falk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Falk.
Liddell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Falk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Falk misses.
Liddell avoids the head kick by Falk.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick
and Falk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Liddell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Falk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Liddell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Falk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Liddell counters with a one-two to the body.
Falk ducks right into an uppercut from Liddell.
Falk is rocked!
Liddell lands with a right and another and another! Falk is in big trouble! Liddell lands again and this time it's lights out for Falk! A quality knockout there for Liddell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chuck Liddell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Atom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feder Emeleanenkis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emeleanenkis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Moskau - Rammstein kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Atom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Feder Emeleanenkis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atom shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Atom takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Emeleanenkis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atom is trying to work for a kimura but Emeleanenkis is defending well.
Emeleanenkis has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Atom. Oh but Emeleanenkis has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Atom goes limp - he's gone! Emeleanenkis jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Feder Emeleanenkis!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barca's entrance music is Across the Alps. A fine choice. Thorn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AC/DC - TNT kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannibal Barca!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Thorn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barca wants to clinch.
Thorn leaves Barca with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thorn misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorn lands with a cross.
Barca shoots in but no luck this time.
Barca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorn throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorn takes a swing at Barca's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Barca with that takedown attempt.
Barca closes the distance and clinches up with Thorn, looking for a takedown. Barca pushes Thorn against the cage but Thorn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thorn lands a slapping body shot.
Thorn throws a body punch but Barca moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn throws a body punch but Barca moves out of range.
Thorn swats away the attempt to clinch by Barca.
Thorn throws a looping overhand right but Barca ducks down to avoid it.
Barca moves in looking to clinch but Thorn pushes him off.
Mike Thorn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thorn misses with a hook.
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.
Barca slips a jab from Thorn.
The fighters circling - Thorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barca shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Thorn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorn throws a nice looking combination but Barca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barca moves out of range as Thorn strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Thorn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thorn throws a right and a left that Barca avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
Thorn throws a lazy right hand but Barca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorn throws out a loose jab but Barca uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barca is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thorn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thorn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Barca shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thorn tries to bum rush Barca with a series of wild strikes but Barca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barca.
Thorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barca is looking to clinch but Thorn is avoiding it.
Mike Thorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Thorn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barca clinches up against the cage.
Barca fails to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barca drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thorn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barca has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thorn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barca is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thorn defends well.
Barca wants to sweep but no luck.
Barca throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thorn escapes and throws Barca's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Barca's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Thorn stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thorn throws a lazy right hand but Barca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barca avoids the body shot from Thorn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Thorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thorn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thorn lands with an uppercut that bounces Barca off the cage and back into rage.
Thorn swinging wilding here.
Thorn misses with a straight left.
Thorn swats away the attempt to clinch by Barca.
Mike Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thorn throws a hook but Barca blocks it.
Thorn loads up on a big right hand but Barca slips the punch.
Barca closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thorn circles away.
Barca tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thorn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barca somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thorn loads up on a big right hand but Barca slips the punch.
Thorn misses with a looping left.
Thorn keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Thorn misses.
Thorn tries to bum rush Barca with a series of wild strikes but Barca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barca.
Thorn throws a hook but Barca blocks it.
Thorn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barca moves away from the strike by Thorn.
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.
Nice uppercut there from Thorn.
Barca moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thorn lands a really nice looking cross but Barca seems unphased.
Barca ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Thorn really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barca.
Barca closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Thorn.
Barca tries to pull guard but Thorn won't allow it.
Barca tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thorn just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barca is leaning against Thorn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barca tries to pull guard but Thorn holds him up against the cage and eventually Barca drops back down to his feet.
Barca tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Barca stalling against the cage.
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barca moves away.
Thorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barca throws a leg kick but Thorn moved away.
Barca darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thorn is in trouble now - Barca has advanced to mount!
Barca fails to move to back control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorn is looking to improve his position but Barca isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn is in a horrible position here. Barca smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Barca sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Barca thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Thorn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Barca tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Barca wants to finish this one by submission but Thorn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barca.
Thorn is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca tries to control but Thorn wriggling away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thorn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barca throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Barca throwing strikes here but Thorn is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Thorn in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Barca controlling the position easily from mount.
Barca working Thorn over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannibal Barca had his way with Mike Thorn in 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. This is the final round!
Thorn throws a lazy right hand but Barca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barca ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Barca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorn throws out the jab.
Barca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Thorn misses its intended target.
Barca takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thorn.
Barca on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barca clinches up against the cage.
Hannibal Barca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca jumps guard but Thorn stands there with Barca around his waist. Barca gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Barca manages to pull guard.
Thorn stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Barca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorn.
Barca tries to clinch but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barca.
Barca tries to clinch up.
Thorn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thorn throws a big shot that misses.
Barca slips a jab and a cross from Thorn.
Mike Thorn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Barca is just out of range.
Thorn misses with a straight left.
Barca defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand.
Thorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hannibal Barca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thorn swinging wilding here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Thorn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thorn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Thorn!
Mike Thorn is the new light heavyweight champion!
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