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NWO 13 GIVENS VS BLOCK PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frodo Baggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frodo Baggins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Austin Worner's chin.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frodo Baggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Worner!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worner fails with the takedown
and Baggins counters with a straight right hand.
Worner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Baggins closes the distance and clinches.
Baggins jumps guard and drags Worner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Baggins scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Baggins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Worner on his heels. He'll look to pass Worner's guard now, I'm sure.
Baggins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Worner looking to control.
Worner wants to get back to his feet but Baggins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Worner working for a triangle but Baggins defends it easily.
Worner looks gassed!
Baggins pushing down on Worner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worner taking some punishment here, with Baggins in his half guard.
Baggins controlling the pace.
Baggins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Worner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Baggins content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worner is pressing down on Baggins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Baggins throwing strikes from guard but Worner blocks nicely.
Frodo Baggins has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Worner tries to clinch but Baggins is having none of it.
Baggins throws a series of strikes that have Worner backpedaling.
Baggins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worner is trying to get back to full guard.
Worner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Worner trying to control from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baggins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Baggins is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frodo Baggins dominated that round.
That's time! Baggins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Baggins instigates a clinch.
Baggins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Worner is trying to keep an underhook but Baggins manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Worner is looking for a sweep. Baggins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Worner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baggins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baggins's back!
Worner struggling to land strikes to the head as Baggins covers up.
Worner connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Baggins to escape the position.
Worner struggling to land strikes to the head as Baggins covers up.
Worner throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Worner is breathing heavily.
Even with his hooks in, Worner manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Baggins is trying to get back to his feet but Worner has full control of the position and if anything, Baggins has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Worner.
Worner throwing damaging strikes from the back! Baggins could be in trouble here!
Baggins covering up well under a series of strikes from Worner.
Can Baggins hold on?! Worner is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Baggins tries to break free.
Worner is not going to allow Baggins to sit and survive in this position.
Even with his hooks in, Worner manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Worner lands punches and elbows.
Worner punches Baggins on the ear.
Worner lands punches and elbows.
Baggins manages to reverse the position and now he's in Worner's guard. Nice work there by Baggins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Worner thows a huge punch but Baggins dodges it nicely.
Worner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Worner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Worner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baggins defending well though.
Worner throws a strike but Baggins avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Worner landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Worner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baggins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baggins 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.
Worner chips away with some ground and pound.
Baggins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Worner won't allow Baggins to sweep him here.
Worner throwing strikes but missing.
Baggins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Worner throws a big elbow that misses.
Worner throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baggins has momentary wrist control but Worner slips an elbow through the middle.
Worner takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Baggins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Worner on the ground.
Baggins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Worner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Baggins 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.
Worner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Baggins's head.
Worner throws an elbow that misses. Baggins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Worner's guard. Nice move by Baggins!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worner trying to keep a closed guard but Baggins is proving a slippery customer.
Austin Worner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Worner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baggins's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Worner 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. And we move into the final round!
Worner shoots in looking for a takedown. Baggins tries to sprawl out of it but Worner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baggins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baggins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baggins lands in his opponent's guard.
Baggins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Baggins is looking to stand up but Worner won't let him.
Worner being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Worner wants to sweep here but Baggins controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baggins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We're going to have a standup here because Frodo Baggins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Worner wants to clinch.
Worner fails with the takedown
so Baggins counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Baggins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baggins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Worner throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Worner pushes Baggins off and scrambles back to his feet.
Baggins clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baggins has Worner pressed against the cage.
Baggins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Worner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baggins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Baggins.
Frodo Baggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Worner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baggins slows down the pace here.
Baggins wants the takedown. Worner is fighting it off but Baggins persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Worner's guard against the cage.
Baggins gets to his feet - Worner follows without any prompting.
Worner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baggins is fending him off so far but Worner persists. Nope, Baggins circles away and we're back to standing.
Worner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baggins circles away quickly and effectively.
Baggins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Baggins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Worner regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worner moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baggins.
Baggins postures up.
Baggins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worner working a defensive guard here.
Baggins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frodo Baggins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baggins 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frodo Baggins!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Vista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Vista has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mario Vista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Burgundy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vista moves into range and clinches up with Burgundy.
Vista's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vista shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burgundy defends it nicely.
Burgundy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vista bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burgundy's guard.
Vista drops back looking for a leg! Burgundy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burgundy manages to kick Vista off! Vista jumps back into Burgundy's guard.
Burgundy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vista. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vista wants to control from the top but Burgundy keeps moving.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Burgundy has eaten all the pies!
Vista pushing down on Burgundy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vista wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burgundy keeps working.
Vista passes the guard and advances to mount!
Vista looking to secure an arm triangle but Burgundy defends it well.
Vista throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Burgundy because Vista loaded up on that one.
Vista throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vista unloads with some shots from mount but Burgundy bucks and avoids them well.
Burgundy tries to hold on but Vista pushes him away.
Vista throwing strikes here but Burgundy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vista unloads with some shots from mount but Burgundy bucks and avoids them well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vista punishing his opponent with strikes.
Burgundy blocking the ground and pound.
Vista thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vista misses with a head shot.
Vista is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Burgundy is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mario Vista!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Indiana Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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, Indiana Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Riddick!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddick shoots and misses
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Riddick uses from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones trying to control the position here.
Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jones tries to land a front kick but Riddick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Riddick drops Jones with a beautiful combination! Jones stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Riddick is looking for the KO!
It looks like Indiana Jones 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!
Riddick is looking to clinch.
Riddick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones swings for the body but Riddick moves out of range.
Jones gets a clinch.
Riddick working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Riddick is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Indiana Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Riddick.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riddick.
Jones manages to pull guard.
Jones trying to control the position here.
Riddick has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jones to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Riddick is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jones pulls down on the head and he's put Riddick to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Indiana Jones!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butter Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bean is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Real American. Roger Givens could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Butter Bean's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Givens !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butter Bean!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Bean.
It looks like Roger Givens has been cut.
Butter Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bean misses with a hook. Givens ducked under it nicely.
Givens is aggressively charging in as Bean backs up avoiding any damage. Bean tosses out a jab and Givens runs right into it face first! Givens is out cold! Bean dropped down on all fours and is barking in Givens 's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Butter Bean!
Butter Bean spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noyuk Peacock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silver Salmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noyuk Peacock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silver Salmon!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peacock closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Peacock looks for a takedown but Salmon sprawls well.
Peacock defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salmon.
A head kick misses from Salmon.
Salmon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salmon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peacock as he jumps to the side.
Peacock dives in and scores a takedown into Salmon's guard.
Peacock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salmon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salmon has his feet on Peacock's thighs here. He's pushed Peacock off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Peacock screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Silver Salmon!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Super Macho Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Shmizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macho Man's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Macho Man. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Super Macho Man!
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, Jin Shmizu!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shmizu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Macho Man misses its intended target.
Shmizu tries to bum rush Macho Man with a series of wild strikes but Macho Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shmizu moves away from the strike by Macho Man.
Shmizu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Macho Man throws a jab when Shmizu was well out of range.
Shmizu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macho Man.
Shmizu swinging wildly here.
Macho Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shmizu.
Macho Man checks a low kick from Shmizu.
Macho Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shmizu counters with a good, hard body kick but Macho Man shrugs it off.
A cross from Macho Man lands.
Macho Man looks to land a right hand but Shmizu moved out of range.
Shmizu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Macho Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Macho Man lands with a hook. Shmizu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macho Man smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Macho Man's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shmizu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Macho Man is defending well for now.
Shmizu has Macho Man pressed against the cage, preventing Macho Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Macho Man tries to circle away but Shmizu has him pinned against the cage.
Shmizu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Macho Man misses.
Macho Man misses with a looping right.
Shmizu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shmizu decides to return to a standing position.
Shmizu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Macho Man throws a lazy uppercut
and Shmizu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shmizu manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Macho Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shmizu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Macho Man cracks Shmizu with an open hand slap.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shmizu moves out of range as Macho Man strikes.
Macho Man blocks a head kick by Shmizu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shmizu 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 Macho Man has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Macho Man and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shmizu looks to land a body kick but Macho Man moved away.
Macho Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shmizu ducks under a wild hook from Macho Man.
Macho Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shmizu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shmizu is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Macho Man is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jin Shmizu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Vicious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock Lesnar looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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160 lbs
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid Vicious !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vicious swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch but Vicious swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lesnar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vicious shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lesnar sprawls well. Lesnar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vicious gets slowly back to his feet.
Lesnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lesnar has closed the distance and engaged Vicious in a clinch.
Lesnar wants the takedown. Vicious is fighting it off but Lesnar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vicious 's guard against the cage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicious tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vicious really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vicious is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lesnar stops Vicious from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar drops back looking for a leg! Vicious is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vicious manages to kick Lesnar off! Lesnar jumps back into Vicious 's guard.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Vicious controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicious has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lesnar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vicious wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar drops back looking for a leg! Vicious is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vicious manages to kick Lesnar off! Lesnar jumps back into Vicious 's guard.
Lesnar gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar darts in and clinches Vicious up against the cage.
Vicious has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lesnar uses from the top position.
Vicious trying to keep a closed guard but Lesnar is proving a slippery customer.
Lesnar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vicious is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vicious has escaped and now he's on top!
Vicious wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vicious stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sid Vicious .
Vicious scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vicious tries for a kimura but Lesnar is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vicious decides to stand back up.
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 Brock Lesnar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lesnar tries to keep at a distance but Vicious has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lesnar wants to take the fight to the mat but Vicious manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vicious tries to pull guard but Lesnar holds him up against the cage and eventually Vicious drops back down to his feet.
Vicious is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vicious is working Lesnar over against the cage.
Vicious tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lesnar avoids it.
Vicious pulls guard successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lesnar prevents Vicious from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vicious dives on top into guard.
Lesnar has his foot on Vicious 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vicious works his way back into a safe position though.
Vicious stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vicious moves into the clinch successfully.
Vicious prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vicious is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lesnar can't fight it off and eventually Vicious manages to take the fight to the floor. Lesnar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vicious wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vicious doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vicious manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vicious working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lesnar's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicious trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vicious throws a strike but Lesnar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lesnar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lesnar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lesnar 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicious is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lesnar drops back looking for a leg! Vicious is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vicious manages to kick Lesnar off! Lesnar jumps back into Vicious 's guard.
Lesnar postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lesnar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lesnar 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Vicious showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Vicious wants to clinch.
Vicious shoots for a takedown but Lesnar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vicious tries for a takedown but Lesnar circles away easily
and Lesnar counters with a low kick, right behind Vicious 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicious looks for a takedown but Lesnar sprawls well.
Brock Lesnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sid Vicious .
Vicious dives in and scores a takedown into Lesnar's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vicious pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesnar is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicious trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sid Vicious wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sloppy strikes from Vicious . Those never looked like landing.
Brock Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vicious fails with the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vicious tries to break free but Lesnar pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vicious pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vicious pulls Lesnar into guard.
Lesnar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lesnar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lesnar drops back looking for a leg! Vicious is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vicious manages to kick Lesnar off! Lesnar jumps back into Vicious 's guard.
Lesnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vicious swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lesnar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lesnar drops back looking for a leg! Vicious is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vicious manages to kick Lesnar off! Lesnar jumps back into Vicious 's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vicious looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vicious looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vicious !
Lesnar is not content to let Vicious control the position.
Vicious is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar defending against the ground and pound.
Vicious trying to control the position but Lesnar is working away.
Vicious tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vicious has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sid Vicious comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vicious 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 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Vicious !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alaskan Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan comes to the cage accompanied by Hulkamania . Alaskan Assassin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan !
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, Alaskan Assassin!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assassin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hogan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Assassin. No joy for Hogan on that attempt.
Hulk Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assassin swings widly with a right hand
so Hogan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hogan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Assassin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hogan , into his guard.
Assassin stops Hogan from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Assassin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hogan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hogan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hogan !
Hogan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Assassin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hogan is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan tries for a kimura but Assassin is defending well.
Hogan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hogan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Assassin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hogan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is trying to get an arm triangle but Assassin is defending well.
Hogan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Assassin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hogan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Assassin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Assassin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hogan 's guard! Nice work there by Assassin!
Assassin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hogan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hogan has escaped and now he's on top!
Assassin keeping full guard, as Hogan tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Hogan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hogan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Assassin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hogan circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hogan .
Hogan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hogan shoots in and drives through. Assassin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hulk Hogan . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Assassin leaves Hogan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hogan shoots in looking for a takedown but Assassin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hogan 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assassin has Hogan up against the cage in a clinch.
Assassin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Assassin throws out a loose jab but Hogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Assassin finds it's way through Hogan 's defenses.
Assassin swinging wildly here.
Assassin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hogan as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hogan . No joy for Assassin on that attempt.
Hogan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Assassin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hogan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hogan shoots in but Assassin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hogan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hogan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Assassin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hogan but great work by Assassin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Assassin tries for a kimura but Hogan is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assassin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hogan is trying to escape and Assassin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hogan is forced to tap! Nice work there by Assassin! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alaskan Assassin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Post Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Harris might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kiss Me I'm Shit Faced. Post Man will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marshall Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Post Man !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Man scores with a shoulder strike.
Harris scores a nice knee to the body.
A short left from Man .
Man misses with some punches.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Man is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Harris shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harris showed some decent athleticism there.
Harris passes the guard and advances to mount!
Harris has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Man is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marshall Harris!
Marshall Harris gave a mention to SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Givens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Block (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Givens comes to the cage accompanied by Slaughtered. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Givens !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Block!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Givens throws a combination. Block tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Block fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Givens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Givens slaps away a takedown attempt from Block, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Givens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Block. Block circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Givens lands with a straight right. Block didn't see that one coming.
Givens lands an overhand right.
Givens misses with an uppercut
so Block counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Block drops back looking for a leg! Givens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Givens manages to kick Block off! Block jumps back into Givens 's guard.
Block thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Block 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.
Block thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Block 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.
Givens working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Block drops back looking for a leg! Givens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Givens manages to kick Block off! Block jumps back into Givens 's guard.
Block drops back looking for a leg! Givens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Givens manages to kick Block off! Block jumps back into Givens 's guard.
Block drops back looking for a leg! Givens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Givens manages to kick Block off! Block jumps back into Givens 's guard.
Block drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Block jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Block thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Block 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.
Block drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Block jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Block postures up.
Givens has Block pulled in close to control his posture.
Block drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Block jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Block drops back looking for a leg! Givens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Givens manages to kick Block off! Block jumps back into Givens 's guard.
Givens seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Block drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Block jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Block drops back looking for a leg! Givens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Givens manages to kick Block off! Block jumps back into Givens 's guard.
Block thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Block dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice jab there from Givens .
Givens looks to land a right hand but Block moved out of range.
Givens misses with a low kick.
Block slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Givens .
Givens connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Givens misses the target.
Givens misses the jab.
Block shoots in but Givens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Givens misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Block backs up against the cage.
It looks like Christian Block has been cut.
Givens feints and then cracks Block's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Block down.
Givens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Block sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Block fails to land the takedown.
Block fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tommy Givens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Block.
Block keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Givens .
Block steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Givens .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Block gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Givens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Givens scores with a decent looking hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Block.
Block slips under a jab.
Givens connects with a right hand. Block shakes it off.
Givens throws a hook to the side of Block's head but Block sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Givens jabs Block right on the nose. Block blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens misses with a straight left.
Block moves away from the strike by Givens .
Givens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Block. Block circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Givens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Block's hands.
Nice sprawl there from Givens as Block shoots in.
Block takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Givens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Givens moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Block is rocked!
Givens misses with an uppercut
and Block decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Givens 's guard.
Block is still in real trouble! Can Givens finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Givens wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Block drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Block jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Givens controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Block drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Block jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Block drops back looking for a leg! Givens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Givens manages to kick Block off! Block jumps back into Givens 's guard.
Givens pulls Block in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Block thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Block is breathing heavily.
Block is fighting to break Givens 's control of his arms but Givens is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Block thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Block drops back looking for a leg! Givens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Givens manages to kick Block off! Block jumps back into Givens 's guard.
Givens wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Christian Block has got the better of the ground game so far.
Block drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Block jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Givens controlling the position.
Block seems to have recovered his senses.
Block 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.
Block drops back looking for a leg! Givens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Givens manages to kick Block off! Block jumps back into Givens 's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Givens controlling Block's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Givens dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christian Block's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Givens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Givens darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Block looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Givens lands a nice shot that snaps Block's head back.
Givens throws a lazy right hand but Block sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Block dives in and grabs Givens 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Givens pushes down on Block's head and hops out.
Block uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Givens .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Givens catches Block with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Block tries to score a power double leg takedown but Givens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Block somewhat.
Tommy Givens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Block.
Block defending well as Givens loads up on a big left hand.
Givens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Givens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Givens lands with an overhand left.
A good leg kick by Givens .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Givens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Givens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Givens scores with a jab. Block acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Givens misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Givens .
Block displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Givens throws out the jab.
Givens throws a shot from downtown. Block moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Givens misses.
Givens getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Givens connects with a single shot there.
Block misses with a takedown attempt - Givens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Givens looks to land a right hand but Block moved out of range.
Givens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Block.
Givens misses with a hook.
Block dives in and grabs Givens 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Givens pushes down on Block's head and hops out.
Givens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Givens , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Givens looks to land a right hand but Block moved out of range.
Tommy Givens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Givens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Givens scores with a punch to the head.
Givens misses with a straight left.
Block uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Givens .
Givens stuffs the takedown attempt from Block. Block gets slowly back to his feet.
Givens throws a lazy right hand but Block sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Givens misses with an uppercut. Block saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Block.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Givens clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Block's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Givens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Givens lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Block avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tommy Givens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Givens misses with a hook. Block ducked under it nicely.
Givens misses with a hook. Block ducked under it nicely.
Givens misses with an uppercut. Block saw that one coming.
Block closes the distance and clinches up with Givens , looking for a takedown. Block pushes Givens against the cage but Givens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Block avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Givens throws an overhand right that lands on Block's shoulder, as Block tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Block gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Givens .
Givens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Block.
Givens throws a jab but it's blocked by Block.
Givens lands a leg kick that knocks Block off balance momentarily.
Block will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tommy Givens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Block.
Givens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Block sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Givens scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Givens bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Block's head.
Givens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Block shoots in for a double leg but Givens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Givens throws a looping overhand right but Block ducks down to avoid it.
Givens scores with a three punch combo!
Givens fails to land with a series of punches.
Block keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Givens .
Block misses with a takedown attempt - Givens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Block shoots in looking for a takedown. Givens tries to sprawl out of it but Block keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Givens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tommy Givens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Block walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Block looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Givens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Givens throws a jab when Block was well out of range.
Tommy Givens is winning the standup battle so far.
Givens throws a lazy right hand but Block sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Givens lands an impressive looking overhand right. Block doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Givens missing with a left hand there. Block was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Givens misses with a looping left.
Givens works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Givens misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Givens throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Givens throws a jab but it's blocked by Block.
Block shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Givens but Givens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Givens misses with a hook. Block ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Givens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Givens has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 39:37
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 39:37
Judge George Francis scores the fight 39:37
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Givens !
Tommy Givens is the new light heavyweight champion!
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