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TFC 82 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miklo Velka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanner Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Velka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Saliva - Ladies & Gentlemen. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miklo Velka!
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, Tanner Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinclair changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Velka tries to avoid it but Sinclair manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Velka to the ground. Velka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sinclair seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Velka shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Sinclair is backing up but Velka catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Sinclair covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Velka Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miklo Velka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeeJay Request (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Request comes to the cage accompanied by Dont Tell Me What to Play. Rogers comes into a darkened arena with his song building. American Badass by Kid Rock kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Steve Rogers told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeeJay Request!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers throws the left hand but Request avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Request finds it's way through Rogers's defenses.
Rogers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Request finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rogers walks into a stiff left hand from Request.
Request fails to land with a series of punches.
Rogers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Request lands a jab to Rogers's midsection.
Rogers looks for the body kick but Request saw that one coming.
Request lands with an uppercut that bounces Rogers off the cage and back into rage.
Good shot there by Request.
Nice straight punches there by Request. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Request.
Rogers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Request to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Request throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
Rogers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rogers tries to land a leg kick but Request saw it coming and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Request lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rogers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rogers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Request staying out of range there.
Rogers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rogers is rocked!
Rogers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Request.
Rogers is still on wobbly legs! Can Request finish him?
Rogers tries to land a front kick but Request steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rogers seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers keeps Request at a distance using the push kick.
Request misses with a hook. Rogers ducked under it nicely.
Rogers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Request, as that shot connected.
Rogers dives in and grabs Request's left leg, looking for a takedown. Request pushes down on Rogers's head and hops out.
Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Request misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers has a takedown stuffed.
Request connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rogers momentarily.
Request just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Request.
Rogers clinches.
Rogers stalling the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Request as Rogers tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Request fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Request is trying to maintain a safe position but Rogers gets an underhook and turns Request into the cage.
Rogers blocking some punches.
Request is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rogers tries a knee to the head but Request blocks it.
Request swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Request wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Request working aggressively here.
Rogers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rogers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Request has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Request looking to stall.
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Request has a couple of punches blocked by Rogers.
Request is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Request takes an elbow to the temple.
Request looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers prevents a body shot from Request.
Rogers blocking some punches.
Rogers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Request.
Rogers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rogers receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Request misses with the head strike.
Request takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like DeeJay Request has been cut.
Rogers stalling against the cage.
A knee to the head by Rogers.
Rogers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeeJay Request has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Rogers looking to throw knees to the head but Request is blocking nicely.
Rogers scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Request is trying to stall.
Rogers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A looping hook to the body misses from Request. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers lands a head kick. Request smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rogers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Request checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rogers slips under a jab.
A nice combination there by Request.
A big right from Rogers misses.
Request ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Request misses with a two punch combination.
Rogers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Request throws a lazy head kick
and Rogers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rogers.
Rogers gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Request regains guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that DeeJay Request will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeeJay Request's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rogers works Request's body with a nice hook.
Request tries for a takedown but Rogers circles away easily
and Rogers counters with a nice leg kick.
Rogers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Request scores with a four punch combination!
Rogers is looking to slow Request down with leg kicks.
Request fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DeeJay Request is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers moves out of range as Request strikes.
Request throws a combination that misses
and Rogers finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
DeeJay Request seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Request throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rogers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slow jab from Rogers misses its intended target.
Rogers thumps Request with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Rogers. That's going to slow Request down.
Request falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Rogers scores with a head kick.
Rogers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers closes the distance and pushes Request back into the cage.
Rogers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Request's face.
Rogers connects with a nasty looking knee right to Request's face.
Request looking to stall.
Rogers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Request gets underhooks to prevent Rogers's takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Rogers.
Request is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rogers landing knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rogers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rogers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Request in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Rogers to work.
Rogers working Request over with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Rogers.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Steve Rogers.
Request swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rogers counters with a single leg into guard. Request didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Request can't do much from the bottom here.
Request tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Request tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Request trying to control the position but Rogers manages to sink in the hooks.
Rogers has the hooks in. Request is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Request trying to control the hands but Rogers won't let him.
I really don't envy Request right now.
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.
Request is keeping busy.
Rogers is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rogers gets his hands free as Request looks to control.
Request covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Request prevents Rogers from getting a body triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Request trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rogers controlling the positon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeeJay Request'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!
Request scores with a jab.
Request avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rogers lands with a kick to the temple. Request shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Request misses with a combination
and Rogers counters with a good low kick that Request was not able to check.
Request throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Request is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Request misses the shot to the body.
Request swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rogers counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rogers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steve Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Request throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Request.
Request throws a big shot that misses.
Request has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rogers.
Request avoids the head kick by Rogers.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Request misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A low kick from Request misses
and Rogers counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers scores with a nice body kick.
Rogers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rogers connects with a single shot there.
Rogers feints and then cracks Request's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Request down.
Rogers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rogers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Request sprawls well initially but Rogers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rogers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Request wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rogers frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rogers punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Request taking shots to the head.
Rogers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rogers controlling the pace for now.
Request taking shots to the head.
Rogers avoids the attempt from Request to control.
Rogers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Request is looking to get to half guard.
Rogers throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rogers working the ground and pound effectively.
Rogers controlling the pace for now.
Rogers trying to control but Request is having none of it.
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.
Request is desperately trying to improve his position but Rogers has a good base and remains in mount.
Request wants to control but Rogers is having none of it.
Request is trying desperately to improve position.
Rogers looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Request looks a forlorn figure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rogers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Rogers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Heart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crown Royal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heart comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - St. Anger. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ace Heart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crown Royal!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Royal's sensitive parts.
Heart lands a brutal head kick. Royal looks out on his feet and Heart throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ace Heart!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fox Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willis William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lao comes to the cage accompanied by Terminator T-800 Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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262 lbs
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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, Fox Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willis William!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Lao.
Lao closes the distance and clinches up with William, looking for a takedown. Lao pushes William against the cage but William circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
William drops Lao with a beautiful combination! Lao stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - William is looking for the KO!
Lao is rocked!
It looks like Fox Lao has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
William throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Lao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
William throws an overhand right that has Lao reeling! William follows up with more punches and Lao is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Willis William!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Woodcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Anderson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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181 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Woodcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodcock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson looks to land a combination. Woodcock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like James Woodcock has been cut.
Woodcock scores with a jab.
Woodcock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Woodcock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Woodcock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Woodcock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Woodcock's head.
Anderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Woodcock thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters with a leg kick.
Woodcock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson checks a low kick from Woodcock.
Woodcock throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
Woodcock is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anderson's half guard.
Anderson pushes Woodcock off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tried to score with a low kick but Woodcock checks it.
A low kick from Woodcock misses
and Anderson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Woodcock is breathing heavily.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Woodcock sprawls well.
Mr Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woodcock looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woodcock connects with a solid leg kick.
Woodcock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson throws a right hand that Woodcock ducks under and follows up with a left that Woodcock also avoids with ease.
Woodcock gets a takedown into half guard.
Woodcock lands strikes from half guard.
Woodcock controlling the pace.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Woodcock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Woodcock landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Ground and pound from Woodcock.
Woodcock maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Anderson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Woodcock has cracked it and Anderson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Woodcock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Woodcock!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enter Sandman. Chong Li has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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197 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chong Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Li throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Li tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Li somewhat.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li.
Li shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith drops Li with a beautiful combination! Li stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!
Li is rocked!
It looks like Chong Li has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Oh Li is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Li is breathing heavily.
Smith lands a body shot.
Li seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Li takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Smith sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Li bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Headden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage comes to the cage accompanied by OH YEAH!!!. Randy Savage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
198 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Headden!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Headden moves out of range as Savage strikes.
Savage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Headden lunges at Savage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savage's hand.
Savage misses with a head kick.
Headden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savage shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Savage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Headden is looking to escape.
Savage is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Headden has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Headden!
Savage being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage wants to sweep here but Headden controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage is looking for a triangle but Headden pushes his legs off easily.
Headden tries to free his leg and advance position but Savage is retaining full guard.
Savage manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Headden is desperately trying to improve his position but Savage has a good base and remains in mount.
Savage swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Headden is now in Savage's guard. A big mistake from Savage there, giving up the dominant position!
Headden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Headden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Headden won't allow Savage to sweep him here.
Savage is looking for a triangle but Headden pushes his legs off easily.
Savage being controlled here, momentarily.
Headden preventing the sweep.
Headden passes Savage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Headden seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Headden sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Savage defending well though.
Savage looking for submissions off his back.
Headden seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Savage trying to control here.
Headden is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savage doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Headden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Savage 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.
Savage misses with a head kick.
Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Headden moves out of range easily.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Headden drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Savage wants to sweep but no luck.
Headden wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Headden might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Savage kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Savage 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Headden 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.
Savage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Savage tries for a takedown but Headden circles away easily
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savage closes the distance and clinches up with Headden, looking for a takedown. Savage pushes Headden against the cage but Headden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Headden moves out of range easily.
Savage takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Savage misses with a straight right.
Savage cracks Headden with a good jab.
Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Headden throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Headden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A head kick misses from Savage.
Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Headden is just out of range.
Savage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savage misses with a low kick as Headden jumps back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Savage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Headden lands with an uppercut that bounces Savage off the cage and back into rage.
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
Savage throws a lazy head kick
and Headden counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Savage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Headden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savage looking for a sweep. Not yet Savage, not yet.
Headden looking to pass the guard.
Savage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savage being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Headden scores with a takedown into Savage's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Headden passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Savage is trying to improve his position.
Headden moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Savage is not content to let Headden control the position.
You can see the frustration on Savage's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Savage wants to control but Headden postures up.
Savage is looking to regain half guard here but Headden keeps moving and retains side control.
Headden tries for a kimura but Savage is defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Headden doesn't manage to clinch there - Savage circles away.
Headden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Savage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Headden blocks a head kick by Savage.
Headden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Savage throws a head kick but Headden moves out of range.
Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
Headden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice shot by Headden.
The fight stays on the outside here - Headden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Headden lands a head kick!
Savage misses with a head kick.
Headden has a takedown stuffed.
Headden wants to clinch but Savage slips to the side
and Savage counters with a shoot takedown. Headden fights it but they end up in guard.
Steve Headden has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Headden is on top in guard.
Savage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Headden from controlling successfully.
Savage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Headden is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Headden 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! This is the final round!
Headden clinches up with Savage and pushes him back against the cage.
Headden scores with a shot to the side of Savage's head.
Savage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Headden lands with a light punch inside.
Savage is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Headden pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Headden has a couple of punches blocked by Savage.
Savage managing to block the knees to the body from Headden.
Headden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Savage gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Headden works his way to full guard. Good work.
Savage postures up in Headden's guard and throws a big left but Headden blocks it.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Headden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Headden manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Headden prevents Savage from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Headden.
Savage prevents Headden from taking his back.
Savage is wriggling around trying to escape.
Headden controlling his opponent.
Savage is desperately trying to improve his position but Headden has a good base and remains in mount.
Headden thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Savage is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
Savage looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Savage trying to control the hands but Headden breaks the grip.
Steve Headden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Headden has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Savage's body.
Savage trying to control but not successfully.
Well, with Headden on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Savage is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Headden biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage can't escape the position.
Headden has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Savage's body.
Headden tries to get the hooks in deep but Savage pushed the leg off.
Randy Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage tries to escape but Headden has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Headden gets his hands free as Savage looks to control.
Savage tries to roll but Headden sticks to his back.
Savage looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
What can Savage do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
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.
Headden is hanging on to Savage's back as he tries to escape.
Savage is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Savage tries to escape the position.
Savage is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Headden.
Savage trying to control the hands but Headden won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Headden keeps control of the position easily here as Savage tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Headden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Headden has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Headden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Veloso II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as John Holliday enters the cage!
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190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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200 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Veloso II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Holliday!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veloso II shoots in for a takedown but Holliday shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Veloso II has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Veloso II there as he acknowledges the shot.
Veloso II uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holliday.
No luck for Veloso II with that takedown attempt.
Veloso II dives in and grabs Holliday's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holliday pushes down on Veloso II's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Veloso II. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veloso II throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holliday's waist but Holliday gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Veloso II off to one side.
Veloso II tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holliday swivels and escapes.
Veloso II throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holliday's waist but Holliday gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Veloso II off to one side.
Nice shot lands for Holliday.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Holliday, as that shot connected.
Holliday sizes up Veloso II with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holliday lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Holliday.
Holliday sizes up Veloso II with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Veloso II is rocked!
Holliday stuns Veloso II with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Veloso II is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Holliday. That snapped Veloso II's head back.
Oh Veloso II is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holliday drops Veloso II with a naaaaasty hook - Veloso II is in real trouble here! Holliday dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Holliday!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
10 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Ballantine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scotty Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguyen fails to land with a series of punches.
Ballantine looks to land a right hand but Nguyen moved out of range.
Ballantine moves in looking to clinch but Nguyen pushes him off.
Ballantine on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nguyen. Nguyen obviously looking to wear him down.
Nguyen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nguyen with a jab.
Nguyen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ballantine.
Ballantine slips a jab from Nguyen.
Ballantine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ballantine changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nguyen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ballantine tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nguyen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nguyen can't do much from the bottom here.
Nguyen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ballantine kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ballantine misses with the ground and pound.
Nguyen regains half guard, as Ballantine was trying to land strikes.
Ballantine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nguyen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ballantine.
Ballantine 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.
Nguyen is pressing down on Ballantine's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ballantine connects with a couple of short punches.
Ballantine throwing strikes from guard but Nguyen blocks nicely.
Ballantine postures up in Nguyen's guard and throws a big left but Nguyen blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ballantine trying to control but Nguyen is working from the bottom.
Nguyen trying to control the position here.
Ballantine trying to control the position from guard on top but Nguyen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nguyen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ballantine is aware though and is defending well.
Nguyen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ballantine throws a hook to the side of Nguyen's head but Nguyen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ballantine feints and as Nguyen raises his hands in defense, Ballantine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ballantine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ballantine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nguyen trying to control the position.
Ballantine trying to control the position from guard on top but Nguyen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nguyen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ballantine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ballantine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ballantine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen looking to control.
Ballantine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ballantine throws a strike but Nguyen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nguyen wants to control from the top but Ballantine keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nguyen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ballantine scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ballantine in side control, throwing shots but Nguyen defends.
Nguyen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ballantine looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nguyen is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Ballantine dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ballantine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nguyen as he jumps to the side.
Ballantine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nguyen manages to avoid it.
Nguyen swings for the body but Ballantine moves out of range.
Nguyen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ballantine shoots in for a takedown but Nguyen shows good takedown defense.
Ballantine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scotty Nguyen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ballantine looks to land a right hand but Nguyen moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballantine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nguyen.
Ballantine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nguyen avoids the body shot from Ballantine.
A shot to the body from Nguyen misses
and Ballantine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ballantine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nguyen throws out the jab.
Ballantine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nguyen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nguyen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ballantine drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nguyen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ballantine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ballantine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nguyen is keeping the position for now.
Ballantine postures up in Nguyen's guard and throws a big left but Nguyen blocks it.
Ballantine trying to control but Nguyen is working from the bottom.
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.
Nguyen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nguyen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nguyen holds on and takes a little breather.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ballantine throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nguyen was covering up waiting for the punch and Ballantine finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nguyen trying to control the position.
Nguyen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine trying to control the position from guard on top but Nguyen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ballantine tries to free his leg and advance position but Nguyen is retaining full guard.
Nguyen trying to control the position.
Ballantine looking to sit in guard and control but Nguyen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nguyen preventing the sweep.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nguyen swats away the attempt to clinch by Ballantine.
Ballantine thows a body shot but no joy.
Nguyen blocks a jab.
Ballantine misses with a straight right.
Ballantine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nguyen defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Ballantine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nguyen cracks Ballantine with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nguyen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ballantine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nguyen counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Wayne Ballantine will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ballantine!
Ballantine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with a body shot.
Nguyen lands a right hook to the body.
Nguyen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ballantine clinches up against the cage.
Ballantine misses with some punches.
Ballantine is working for takedown but Nguyen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nguyen prevents a body shot from Ballantine.
Nguyen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Nguyen.
A right hand to the body from Ballantine.
Nguyen stalling in the clinch but Ballantine improves position.
Ballantine lands a shot to the body.
Ballantine tries to work over Nguyen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ballantine.
Ballantine misses with a body punch.
Ballantine digs a right hand into Nguyen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nguyen's gas tank.
Nguyen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine throws a punch but it's blocked by Nguyen.
Ballantine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nguyens head.
Ballantine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ballantine struggles to land a body shot inside as Nguyen controls his hands.
Ballantine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Nguyen.
Ballantine tries to work over Nguyen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ballantine lands a nice shot to the body.
Nguyen blocks a body shot from Ballantine.
Ballantine taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Ballantine.
Nguyen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ballantine has Nguyen pressed against the cage.
Ballantine working aggressively here.
Nguyen is pressed up against the cage. Ballantine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nguyen down to the mat. Nguyen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ballantine digs a good hook to Nguyen's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ballantine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Decent striking displayed by Ballantine there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Ballantine with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Ballantine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nguyen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ballantine finds it's way round the side to connect with Nguyen's head.
Ballantine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ballantine shoots in for a takedown but Nguyen shows good takedown defense.
A big left from Nguyen misses.
Ballantine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nguyen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ballantine in his tracks.
Nguyen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Nguyen misses.
Ballantine fails with the takedown.
Ballantine avoids the body shot from Nguyen.
Ballantine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ballantine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ballantine fails with the takedown.
Nguyen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nguyen throws the left hand but Ballantine avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ballantine is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nguyen.
The fighters circling - Nguyen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ballantine shoots for a double leg takedown but Nguyen sprawls well. He's pushed Ballantine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nguyen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ballantine.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ballantine.
Ballantine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nguyen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ballantine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nguyen.
Ballantine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nguyen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ballantine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ballantine there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Ballantine clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice shot lands for Nguyen.
Ballantine blocks the body kick.
Ballantine tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Nguyen to counter with a crisp jab.
Nguyen lands a slapping body shot.
Ballantine throws a hook but Nguyen avoids it easily.
Nguyen misses with a double jab
and Ballantine moves into the clinch.
Ballantine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ballantine lands an uppercut.
Ballantine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nguyen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ballantine tries to throw a body punch but Nguyen avoids it by throwing Ballantine back against the cage.
Ballantine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nguyen backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ballantine.
Ballantine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nguyen's elbow.
Good body shot from Nguyen.
Ballantine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nguyen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ballantine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nguyen's elbow.
Nguyen pushes Ballantine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballantine tries to work over Nguyen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nguyen looking to slow down the pace here.
Nguyen scores with a shot to the side of Ballantine's head.
Ballantine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ballantine scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ballantine.
Ballantine lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ballantine.
Ballantine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nguyen tries to throw a body punch but Ballantine avoids it by throwing Nguyen back against the cage.
Ballantine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ballantine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ballantine misses with the head strike.
Nguyen lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ballantine is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ballantine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nguyen.
Nguyen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ballantine slows down the pace here.
Ballantine gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Nguyen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nguyen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ballantine is struggling to control the position.
Ballantine tries to throw a body punch but Nguyen avoids it by throwing Ballantine back against the cage.
Nguyen controlling the action here for a moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ballantine. Nguyen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ballantine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nguyen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nguyen did well to prevent Ballantine getting side control.
Nguyen keeping control of the position.
Ballantine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ballantine working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nguyen taking some punishment here, with Ballantine in his half guard.
Ballantine is keen to just control but Nguyen is a slippery customer.
Ballantine sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nguyen defending well though.
Ballantine moves nicely into side control.
The ground and pound from Ballantine seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nguyen is avoiding damage well.
Nguyen is looking to regain half guard here but Ballantine keeps moving and retains side control.
Ballantine scores with punches from side control.
Ballantine tries to score with some ground and pound. Nguyen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nguyen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nguyen holds on to Ballantine's head and controls the position momentarily.
Nguyen taking a bit of punishment here - Ballantine scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Ballantine had his way with Scotty Nguyen in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ballantine has his takedown stuffed
and Nguyen counters with a straight right hand.
Ballantine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nguyen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ballantine is out of range.
Ballantine lands a with a good body shot.
Ballantine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nguyen sprawls well initially but Ballantine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ballantine is trying to control. Nguyen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nguyen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nguyen moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nguyen is on top in guard.
Ballantine wants to sweep but no luck.
Ballantine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ballantine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nguyen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ballantine holds on and takes a little breather.
Nguyen trying to control but Ballantine is working from the bottom.
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.
Ballantine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ballantine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nguyen gets back to full guard.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ballantine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ballantine landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ballantine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ballantine wants to control from the top but Nguyen keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ballantine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nguyen working a defensive guard here.
Nguyen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ballantine.
Ballantine throwing strikes but missing.
Scotty Nguyen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nguyen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nguyen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ballantine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ballantine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nguyen connects with a nice looking jab.
Ballantine tries for a takedown but Nguyen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ballantine closes the distance and pushes Nguyen back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ballantine.
Nguyen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ballantine lands a nice shot to the body.
Ballantine can't find room to land a body shot as Nguyen controls the action.
Ballantine tries to work over Nguyen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wayne Ballantine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nguyen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ballantine lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ballantine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nguyen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nguyen misses with the head strike.
Nguyen lands a shoulder strike.
Nguyen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nguyen misses with the head strike.
Nguyen throws a head punch that misses.
Nguyen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wayne Ballantine.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ballantine, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Ballantine!
Wayne Ballantine retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cleto Rodriquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed has chosen Apollo Creed, Deck of Jack as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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221 lbs
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cleto Rodriquez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apollo Creed!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Apollo Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriquez tries to move into range but Creed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Cleto Rodriquez has been cut.
Creed is looking to chop away at Rodriquez's legs.
Creed throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriquez's shoulder, as Rodriquez tries to avoid the shot.
Creed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Creed throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriquez.
Creed lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rodriquez moves out of range of the leg kick from Creed.
Creed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Creed scores with a nice right hand.
Rodriquez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed misses with an uppercut.
Creed looks to land a combination but Rodriquez avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed tries a low kick but Rodriquez avoids it.
Creed missing with a left hand there. Rodriquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriquez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rodriquez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rodriquez throws a head kick that Creed semi-blocks.
Creed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Creed throws out a loose jab but Rodriquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Creed missing with a left hand there. Rodriquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Creed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Creed cracks Rodriquez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Creed throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rodriquez counters with a head kick. That will keep Creed thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Creed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodriquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Creed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriquez.
Creed moves out of range of the body kick.
Rodriquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Creed's corner calls for a 1-2. Creed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Creed throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez throws a head kick but Creed moves out of range.
Creed lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Creed.
A head kick misses from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez throws a head kick but Creed moves out of range.
Creed looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriquez is just out of range.
Creed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodriquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodriquez slips a jab from Creed.
Creed throws out a powerful jab.
Cleto Rodriquez's cut is getting worse.
Creed works the jab nicely.
Rodriquez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed misses with a leg kick
and Rodriquez counters with a head kick.
Rodriquez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Creed.
Rodriquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Creed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodriquez slips a jab and a cross from Creed.
Apollo Creed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriquez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriquez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodriquez slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Creed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleto Rodriquez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rodriquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apollo Creed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Creed blocks a head kick by Rodriquez.
Creed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Creed lands a body shot.
Creed looks to land a right hand but Rodriquez moved out of range.
Creed closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A leg kick checked by Rodriquez.
Creed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Creed catches Rodriquez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Creed throws a low kick but Rodriquez avoids it.
Creed lands a nice shot that snaps Rodriquez's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Creed.
Creed looks to land a combination. Rodriquez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cleto Rodriquez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rodriquez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Creed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Creed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodriquez tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Creed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Creed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rodriquez can pounce on him.
Rodriquez scores with a leg kick.
Creed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Creed misses with an uppercut. Rodriquez saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Creed.
Creed looks to land a right hand but Rodriquez moved out of range.
Rodriquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Creed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodriquez.
Rodriquez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Creed can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed misses with a straight left.
Creed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Creed.
Creed avoids the head kick by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez misses with a leg kick
enabling Creed to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Rodriquez misses
and Creed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed misses with a hook. Rodriquez ducked under it nicely.
Creed loads up on a big right hand but Rodriquez slips the punch.
Rodriquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Creed.
Creed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rodriquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodriquez slips under a jab from Creed.
Creed misses with a straight left.
Creed works over Rodriquez's head and body with a nice combination.
Rodriquez connects with a high kick.
Creed thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriquez throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Creed misses the target.
Creed thows a leg kick but Rodriquez checks it
and Rodriquez counters with a head kick.
Rodriquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Creed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creed avoids the head kick by Rodriquez.
The fighters circling - Creed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Creed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jeez, Cleto Rodriquez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Creed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Creed throws a shot from downtown. Rodriquez moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Creed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cleto Rodriquez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rodriquez tries to land a front kick but Creed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Creed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rodriquez on the side of the head.
Creed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Creed misses with a hook.
Creed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriquez.
Creed moves into range and connects with a jab.
Creed throws a shot from downtown. Rodriquez moves away and avoids it.
Rodriquez moves away from the strike by Creed.
Rodriquez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Creed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rodriquez is out of range.
Rodriquez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Creed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Creed misses.
Creed looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriquez is just out of range.
Creed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Creed looks to land a right hand but Rodriquez moved out of range.
Rodriquez throws a head kick that misses.
Creed lands with a right hand.
Rodriquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Creed throws a leg kick
and Rodriquez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Creed keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Creed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez throwing strikes from guard but Creed blocks nicely.
Rodriquez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Creed dives on top into guard.
Creed trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Creed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriquez is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez controlling the position.
Creed wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Creed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Creed trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Creed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Creed blocks a head kick by Rodriquez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Creed really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleto Rodriquez's cut.
That's time! Rodriquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Creed throws a leg kick but Rodriquez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Creed throws a body punch but Rodriquez moves out of range.
Rodriquez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodriquez is defended easily by Creed.
Creed misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed avoids the head kick by Rodriquez.
Creed misses the jab.
Creed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Creed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rodriquez counters with a good low kick that Creed was not able to check.
Creed throws a combination that misses
and Rodriquez counters with an outside leg kick.
Creed lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rodriquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Creed throws a right hand that Rodriquez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriquez also avoids with ease.
Creed throws a body kick the misses
and Rodriquez counters with a solid body kick.
Rodriquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Creed throws out the jab.
Rodriquez moves forwards but Creed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Creed.
Creed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed cracks Rodriquez with an open hand slap.
Rodriquez tried to score with a low kick but Creed checks it.
Creed misses the shot to the body.
Creed throws a hook but Rodriquez avoids it easily.
Rodriquez misses with a low kick.
Rodriquez moves away from the strike by Creed.
Rodriquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Creed throws a jab when Rodriquez was well out of range.
Rodriquez avoids the body shot from Creed.
Rodriquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez blocks a jab.
Creed misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriquez misses with a kick to the body.
Rodriquez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Creed throws out the jab.
Rodriquez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Creed throws a series of punches but Rodriquez moves out of range.
Creed throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriquez.
Creed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriquez manages to avoid it.
Rodriquez ducks under a wild hook from Creed.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rodriquez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Rodriquez.
Creed thows a body shot but no joy.
Creed connects with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Creed misses its intended target.
Rodriquez ducks under a wild hook from Creed.
Creed scores with a decent looking hook.
Rodriquez slips under a jab from Creed.
Creed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Creed looks to land a left hand but Rodriquez moved out of range nicely.
Rodriquez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Creed dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Cleto Rodriquez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Creed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Creed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodriquez in his tracks.
Creed tries a head kick but it misses.
Creed misses with a straight right.
Creed gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rodriquez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Creed controlling the position well.
Rodriquez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Creed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodriquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodriquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriquez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodriquez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Creed wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez uses his free foot to push down on Creed's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Creed.
Rodriquez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rodriquez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Creed is now in Rodriquez's guard. A big mistake from Rodriquez there, giving up the dominant position!
Creed wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Creed wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving.
Rodriquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Creed manages to get himself to full guard.
Rodriquez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Creed working a defensive guard here.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Creed keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Creed can do anything to dispel that myth.
Creed trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriquez is proving a slippery customer.
Cleto Rodriquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Creed keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Creed trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rodriquez throws a lazy head kick
and Creed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Creed moves out of range of the body kick.
Rodriquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodriquez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Creed wants to slow Rodriquez down by chopping away at his legs.
Apollo Creed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Decent striking displayed by Creed there.
Rodriquez moves away from the strike by Creed.
Creed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Creed swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rodriquez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Creed is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Creed misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cleto Rodriquez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Creed 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apollo Creed! Apollo Creed retains his light heavyweight title!
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