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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eikichi Onizuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drako Vonstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vonstein has chosen AC/DC Thunderstruck (techno) as his entrance music. Drako Vonstein 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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190 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
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203 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eikichi Onizuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Drako Vonstein!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onizuka scores with a shot to the body.
Onizuka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vonstein shoots in looking for a takedown but Onizuka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vonstein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vonstein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vonstein shoots in for a takedown but Onizuka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eikichi Onizuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drako Vonstein.
Onizuka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Onizuka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vonstein pinned against the cage. Vonstein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vonstein shoots for a takedown but Onizuka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vonstein drives through with a takedown into Onizuka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vonstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vonstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vonstein drops back, looking for a kneebar! Onizuka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Onizuka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Onizuka!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonstein is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Onizuka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Onizuka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vonstein regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vonstein has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Onizuka doesn't defend quickly enough and Vonstein has managed to lock this one up! Can Onizuka escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Vonstein on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Drako Vonstein!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barny Bucket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustly Shackleford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Barny Bucket has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Barny Bucket seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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183 lbs
3 - 11 - 0 |
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180 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barny Bucket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rustly Shackleford!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bucket avoids the head kick by Shackleford.
Bucket takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shackleford blocks a head kick by Bucket.
Bucket throws a low kick but Shackleford moves out of range easily.
Shackleford drives through and clinches with Bucket against the cage.
Bucket manages to break the clinch.
Bucket thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick by Bucket misses
letting Shackleford counter with a right hand.
Bucket throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shackleford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shackleford looks winded!
Bucket connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bucket wants to land a leg kick but Shackleford is out of range.
Bucket throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shackleford is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bucket.
Bucket throws a head kick but Shackleford moves out of range.
Bucket avoids the body shot from Shackleford.
Shackleford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bucket throws a sloppy head kick and Shackleford moves out of range easily.
Bucket lands a head kick!
Shackleford is rocked!
Shackleford lands a nice hook to Bucket's body. Bucket takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shackleford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bucket misses with a wild combination.
Nice straight punches there by Bucket. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bucket.
A head kick misses from Shackleford.
Bucket misses with a few strikes there.
Bucket pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bucket throws a sloppy head kick and Shackleford moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bucket throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shackleford.
Bucket throws a series of punches but Shackleford moves out of range.
Bucket will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barny Bucket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shackleford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bucket lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bucket displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bucket bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shackleford's head backwards.
Shackleford avoids a kick to the body.
Bucket dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bucket throws a solid leg kick but Shackleford takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bucket.
Shackleford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bucket throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shackleford wants to land a leg kick but Bucket is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Bucket scores with a four punch combination!
Shackleford is still on wobbly legs! Can Bucket finish him?
Bucket looks to land a left hand but Shackleford moved out of range nicely.
Bucket throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shackleford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shackleford seems to have recovered his senses.
Decent striking displayed by Bucket there.
Bucket misses with a low kick.
Bucket fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shackleford.
Shackleford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bucket.
Bucket misses with a wild body shot.
Bucket lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Bucket. Those never looked like landing.
Bucket looks to land a right hand but Shackleford moved out of range.
Bucket lands a big head kick that sends Shackleford tumbling to the mat! Bucket takes a step backwards and waves Shackleford back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bucket, right into the meat.
Bucket throws out a powerful jab.
Bucket connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bucket tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shackleford was well out of range. Poor timing from Bucket.
Bucket tries a head kick but it misses.
Bucket fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Shackleford to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Shackleford looks to clinch but Bucket throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Shackleford taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Barny Bucket!
A very excited looking Barny Bucket made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Seagal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Awesome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Seagal could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mister Awesome's chin.
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180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Seagal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mister Awesome!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Seagal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Awesome.
Awesome misses with a double jab.
Awesome looks to land a combination but Seagal avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Awesome.
A low kick from Awesome misses
and Seagal counters with a low kick, right behind Awesome 's knee.
Awesome shoots for a takedown but Seagal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mister Awesome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Awesome misses with a wild combination.
Awesome misses with a combination
and Seagal counters with a big head kick but Awesome shrugs it off.
Seagal throws a nice inside leg kick.
Awesome misses with a combination
and Seagal counters with a head kick. That will keep Awesome thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awesome throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Seagal counters with a head kick that wobbles Awesome - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Seagal sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Seagal!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taneli Maija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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177 lbs
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179 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taneli Maija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maija misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones tries to clinch up but Maija circles away and keeps his distance.
Maija shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maija prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Maija pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maija with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jones is looking to control Maija's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Maija wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Maija controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Maija postures up.
Maija trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones tries to clinch but Maija moves out of range.
Maija gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Maija.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Maija misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Maija manages to break the clinch.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maija swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones tries to clinch up but Maija circles away and keeps his distance.
Maija clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Maija tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Jones letting Maija take a breather here.
Maija fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taneli Maija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maija stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maija is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maija stalling.
Maija escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Maija pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maija. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maija circles away from the clinch attempt.
Randy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones is looking to clinch but Maija is avoiding it.
Maija is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maija misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Maija misses its intended target.
Maija throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Taneli Maija has been cut.
Jones tries to clinch up but Maija circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones rushes Maija and presses him up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maija taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maija.
Maija trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maija stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maija taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Taneli Maija.
Maija thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Maija has managed to clinch.
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 Taneli Maija will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Taneli Maija's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maija paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maija as he jumps to the side.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Maija counters by clinching up.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maija is keeping busy.
Maija's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maija effectively controlling the action here.
Maija gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Taneli Maija.
Maija rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones is looking to clinch but Maija is avoiding it.
Maija instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maija just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taneli Maija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Jones.
Maija lands a nice shot to the body.
Maija wants to stall.
Maija manages to pull guard.
Maija working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maija keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maija is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones wants to stand but Maija has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maija has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Maija's legs - danger averted.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Maija has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maija can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maija drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Maija off! Maija jumps back into Jones's guard.
Jones trying to control the position.
Maija looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maija is working hard here to advance position.
Maija wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Maija looking to pass the guard.
Maija trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Maija showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We're going to have a standup here because Taneli Maija wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taneli Maija dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Taneli Maija's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Maija gets a clinch.
Maija trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maija into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maija is keeping busy.
Maija escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones tries to clinch
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maija.
Maija circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maija counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maija stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maija looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Maija misses with a hook to the body
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maija is rocked!
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oh Maija is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maija as he avoids it easily.
Maija seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maija has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Taneli Maija has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Jones.
Maija content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Maija for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Maija is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maija is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maija's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maija closes the distance and clinches.
Maija tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Maija circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maija throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones moves out of range as Maija strikes.
Maija shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Maija counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jones is trying to control the position but Maija postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maija accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maija trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Maija pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Maija is having none of it.
Maija postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Maija controls the pace.
Jones trying to control the position.
Randy Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Maija paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taneli Maija showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maija, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taneli Maija!
Taneli Maija thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Swags Middleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Avon Barksdale has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Avon Barksdale seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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28
186 lbs
9 - 6 - 1 |
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178 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Swags Middleton!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale lands a jab to Middleton's midsection.
Middleton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barksdale moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barksdale with a jab.
Barksdale instigates a clinch.
Barksdale working Middleton over with knees to the body.
Middleton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barksdale.
Barksdale lands an elbow just above Middleton 's eye.
Barksdale lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barksdale tries to throw a body punch but Middleton avoids it by throwing Barksdale back against the cage.
Middleton manages to break the clinch.
Barksdale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Middleton misses with a wild combination.
Barksdale throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Middleton looks winded!
Barksdale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Middleton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barksdale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Middleton is rocked!
Barksdale scores with a kick to the body.
Middleton is still on wobbly legs! Can Barksdale finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barksdale moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Look low, kick high! Barksdale uses the oldest trick in the book to send Middleton tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Barksdale is absolutely delighted - when Middleton wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Avon Barksdale!
Avon Barksdale thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Adamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuji Rikidozan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adamek comes to the cage accompanied by I Am The Sword - Motorhead . 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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215 lbs
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26
220 lbs
4 - 9 - 0 |
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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
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tomasz Adamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Katsuji Rikidozan!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rikidozan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle, before Rikidozan throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Adamek's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Rikidozan lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Katsuji Rikidozan!
Katsuji Rikidozan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chodor Eriemilyanenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luisito Banaag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banaag comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Soulfly - Pain kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chodor Eriemilyanenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luisito Banaag!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banaag wants to land a leg kick but Eriemilyanenko is out of range.
Eriemilyanenko looks to land a combination but Banaag avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Banaag throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab by Banaag.
Some wild striking there from Eriemilyanenko.
Eriemilyanenko avoids the head kick by Banaag.
Banaag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eriemilyanenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banaag throws a push kick but Eriemilyanenko slaps the foot to one side.
A big left from Eriemilyanenko misses.
No joy there for Eriemilyanenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eriemilyanenko misses with a low kick.
Eriemilyanenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banaag throws a leg kick but Eriemilyanenko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No joy there for Eriemilyanenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eriemilyanenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Banaag.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eriemilyanenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banaag scores with a nice right hand.
Eriemilyanenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banaag pinned against the cage. Banaag gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eriemilyanenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banaag as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chodor Eriemilyanenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eriemilyanenko is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriemilyanenko tries to work over Banaag's front leg with a kick but Banaag checks it.
Eriemilyanenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banaag moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Banaag.
Eriemilyanenko with a poor takedown
and Banaag counters with a nice leg kick.
Banaag connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Banaag cracks the inside of Eriemilyanenko's front leg.
Banaag throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Eriemilyanenko's head.
It looks like Chodor Eriemilyanenko has been cut.
Banaag throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banaag lands a head kick. Eriemilyanenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Banaag circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Eriemilyanenko drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Banaag follows Eriemilyanenko to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luisito Banaag!
Luisito Banaag took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Yeah, as always I punish everyone with my ridiculous Sikaran background and thats makes me a threat in the LHW division. Thank you fans for supporting me in this fight and believing in my talents. Happy holidays everybody!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Herb Everyday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Angelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Everyday comes to the cage accompanied by Eek A Mouse- the man and the mouse. Mike Angelo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Herb Everyday's chin.
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154 lbs
27 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herb Everyday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Angelo!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everyday swings for the body but Angelo moves out of range.
Angelo with a poor takedown
and Everyday counters with a nice uppercut.
Everyday closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Everyday lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Everyday trying to control the position from guard on top but Angelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Everyday throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angelo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Everyday avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Everyday avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Everyday trying to control the position from guard on top but Angelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Everyday.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Everyday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Everyday thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Angelo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Everyday is aware though and is defending well.
Angelo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Everyday passes into half guard.
Everyday tries to pass to full mount but Angelo defends it.
Everyday seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Angelo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everyday slows the pace down in half guard.
Angelo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Everyday scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Everyday wants to free his trapped foot but Angelo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Angelo with the active half guard here but Everyday passes nicely into side control.
Everyday tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Everyday working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everyday scoring with punches from side control.
Angelo gets back to half guard.
Everyday seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Angelo has recovered full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Everyday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Everyday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Everyday throws a big elbow that misses.
Angelo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Everyday defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelo is looking for a triangle but Everyday pushes his legs off easily.
Everyday with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angelo working for a triangle but Everyday defends it easily.
Everyday distracts Angelo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angelo keeping full guard, as Everyday tries to pass.
Angelo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Everyday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Everyday dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Angelo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Everyday can't do much from the bottom here.
Angelo tries for a kimura but Everyday is defending well.
Everyday sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Angelo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Everyday reaches up to try and control the position but Angelo seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Everyday rolls and tries to escape and now Angelo has his back!
Well, with Angelo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Everyday is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Everyday tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Everyday wants to control but Angelo is having none of it.
Herb Everyday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Everyday is in all sorts of trouble here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Everyday here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Angelo goes for an armbar but Everyday turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Everyday.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Everyday gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Everyday trying to control the position from guard on top but Angelo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Angelo is looking for a triangle but Everyday pushes his legs off easily.
Everyday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Angelo is keeping the position for now.
Everyday working some strikes from top position.
Angelo is looking for a triangle but Everyday pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everyday lands a couple of elbows.
Everyday controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Angelo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Angelo working for submissions but it's allowed Everyday to get to half guard.
Angelo is breathing heavily.
Angelo is not content to let Everyday control the position.
Angelo is in trouble now - Everyday has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelo gets back to half guard.
Everyday is nestled in close to Angelo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Everyday is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Angelo defends it well.
Angelo actively working from the bottom here.
Everyday prevents Angelo from improving his position.
Everyday trying to control from half guard but Angelo is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelo actively working from the bottom here.
Everyday sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Angelo defending well though.
Everyday is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Angelo looking for submissions off his back.
Angelo looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Everyday passes the guard and advances to mount!
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 Herb Everyday will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Angelo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Everyday counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Angelo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Everyday is looking for a sweep. Angelo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Angelo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Everyday has managed to free his arm - good work.
Angelo is thwarting Everyday's attempts to control the position.
Everyday makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Everyday.
Angelo is looking to advance position but Everyday has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Angelo is looking to get to half guard.
Angelo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everyday lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Everyday trying to control but Angelo is having none of it.
Angelo tries to reverse the position but Everyday maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Everyday.
Everyday landing strikes, looking to finish!
Angelo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Angelo is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Everyday cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Angelo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everyday lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Angelo hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Everyday is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Everyday scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Angelo is rocked!
Angelo takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Everyday's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herb Everyday!
After winning the bout, Herb Everyday thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Monday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilan Rotberg (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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29
199 lbs
16 - 9 - 1 |
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35
202 lbs
23 - 20 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Monday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilan Rotberg!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monday explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Some bone on bone action there as Rotberg checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Monday misses the shot to the body.
Rotberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Monday tests Rotberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rotberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Monday misses with a body kick.
Rotberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monday.
Rotberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Monday misses with a series of wild punches.
Rotberg slips a straight right by Monday.
Monday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rotberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monday on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rotberg throws a low kick, looking for Monday's leg but Monday calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rotberg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rotberg misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rotberg prevents Monday from escaping the position.
Monday tries to bench press Rotberg off him but Rotberg keeps the position.
Rotberg wants to control but Monday is keeping him busy.
Monday is looking to regain half guard here but Rotberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Monday gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rotberg is looking to take a break and control but Monday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monday makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Monday.
Monday is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rotberg defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monday keeping moving, preventing Rotberg from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monday swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monday working for a triangle but Rotberg defends it easily.
Monday keeping moving, preventing Rotberg from controlling successfully.
Monday looking for a guillotine here but Rotberg defends easily.
Monday is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nice strikes from Monday there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monday is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rotberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rotberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotberg is controlling Monday's posture.
Rotberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Monday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monday content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Monday stopping the sweep attempt from Rotberg.
Monday's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monday postures up in Rotberg's guard and throws a big left but Rotberg blocks it.
Monday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rotberg is keeping the position for now.
Monday is in close to Rotberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Rotberg trying to keep a closed guard but Monday is proving a slippery customer.
Monday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rotberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monday stopping the sweep attempt from Rotberg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Monday dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Monday bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Monday throws out a powerful jab.
Rotberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monday.
Monday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rotberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Rotberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monday tries to land a front kick but Rotberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rotberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rotberg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rotberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rotberg enables Monday to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rotberg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Monday trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monday lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotberg looking to control.
Monday trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monday 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.
Monday with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monday postures up.
Monday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monday advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Rotberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rotberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rotberg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Monday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monday prevents Rotberg from improving his position.
Monday is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rotberg defends it well.
Rotberg moves into full guard.
Rotberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monday scoring with punches to the head and body.
Monday looking to sit in guard and control but Rotberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Monday looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rotberg is one step ahead there.
Kenny Monday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg passes Monday's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Monday tries to roll over but Rotberg keeps him under control.
Rotberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rotberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Monday looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Monday is pressing down on Rotberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Monday keeping full guard, as Rotberg tries to pass.
Rotberg looking to sit in guard and control but Monday gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Monday is fighting to break Rotberg's control of his arms but Rotberg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monday postures up.
Rotberg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Monday connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monday connects with a couple of short punches.
Monday scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rotberg keeping moving, preventing Monday from controlling successfully.
Rotberg looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rotberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Monday defends well.
Rotberg is trying to control the position but Monday postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Monday dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Monday smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Monday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rotberg.
Rotberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monday throws a wild body kick that Rotberg sees coming a mile off.
Monday looks to land a right hand but Rotberg moved out of range.
Rotberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rotberg sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rotberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Monday.
Monday shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rotberg is trying to defend but Monday finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monday missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rotberg is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rotberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monday scoring with some ground and pound.
Rotberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Rotberg, not yet.
Rotberg trying to control the position.
Monday postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Monday with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monday lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monday accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rotberg is trying to control the position but Monday postures up.
Monday trying to control the position from guard on top but Rotberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monday throwing strikes but missing.
Rotberg controls Monday momentarily but Monday frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monday throws a big right hand that misses.
Monday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Monday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monday postures up in Rotberg's guard and throws a big left but Rotberg blocks it.
Rotberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monday lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Monday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rotberg 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.
Monday seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Monday throws an elbow that misses. Rotberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Monday's guard. Nice move by Rotberg!
Rotberg advances position into side control!
Monday wants to control but Rotberg postures up.
Monday manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Monday missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Monday 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.
Monday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Monday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rotberg tries to roll over but Monday keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monday missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Monday landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monday thows a huge punch but Rotberg dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Monday connects with a nice short shot to Rotberg's temple.
Rotberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Monday's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Monday's back!
Rotberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monday rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rotberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Monday is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Monday trying to control here.
Monday actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rotberg pulls his head out easily.
Monday is not content to let Rotberg control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Monday clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Monday scores with a punch to the head.
Monday scores with a nice body kick.
A jab from Rotberg does it's job there.
Nice body kick there by Monday.
Monday throws a half hearted mid kick.
Monday throws a right hand that Rotberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Rotberg also avoids with ease.
Monday misses with a wild body shot.
Rotberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monday missing with a left hand there. Rotberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monday throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rotberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rotberg blocks the body kick.
Rotberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monday moves away.
Rotberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monday looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Rotberg finds it's way through Monday's defenses.
A big left from Rotberg misses.
Monday throws a jab when Rotberg was well out of range.
Good shot there by Monday.
Monday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rotberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Monday.
Monday slips a straight right by Rotberg.
Monday throws out a leg kick but Rotberg moves out of range and Monday only half commits.
Rotberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Monday misses with a low kick.
Monday bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rotberg's head.
Rotberg looks to throw the jab but Monday is out of range.
Rotberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monday takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monday throws a jab but it's blocked by Rotberg.
No luck for Rotberg with that takedown attempt.
Monday decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monday wants to pass to mount but Rotberg is defending the position.
Monday is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rotberg is just riding it out for now. Monday eventually gives up the hold.
Rotberg is trying to control but can't.
Monday missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg tries to get to full guard but Monday has control of the leg.
Rotberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Monday scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rotberg has hold of Monday's hands but Monday slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rotberg trying to control from the bottom.
Rotberg is doing well to control the position and prevent Monday from advancing to side control.
Monday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Monday is keen to just control but Rotberg is a slippery customer.
Monday thows a huge punch but Rotberg dodges it nicely.
Monday working Rotberg over with strikes.
Monday 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.
Monday lands with a punch from half guard.
Rotberg trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monday is looking to take a break and control but Rotberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rotberg wants to get back to full guard.
Rotberg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rotberg is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Monday not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rotberg keeping moving, preventing Monday from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Monday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rotberg working for a triangle but Monday defends it easily.
Monday connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Monday had his way with Ilan Rotberg in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Monday moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rotberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Monday dives in and scores a takedown into Rotberg's guard.
Monday is in close to Rotberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Monday trying to control but Rotberg is working from the bottom.
Monday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Monday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rotberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monday throwing strikes from guard but Rotberg blocks nicely.
Monday pushes down on Rotberg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotberg wants to improve his position but Monday is controlling well.
Rotberg regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Monday.
Rotberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Monday throws a big elbow that misses.
Rotberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Rotberg, not yet.
Monday forces his way into half guard.
Monday is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Monday is keen to just control but Rotberg is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Monday scores with a couple of nice shots.
Monday is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Monday looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rotberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rotberg tries to roll over but Monday keeps him under control.
Monday is trying to control. Rotberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Monday throws a strike but Rotberg avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ilan Rotberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monday postures up in Rotberg's guard and throws a big left but Rotberg blocks it.
Monday postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monday lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rotberg keeping moving, preventing Monday from controlling successfully.
Monday postures up.
Rotberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Monday manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rotberg must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rotberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rotberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Monday has wrist control.
Monday looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rotberg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Monday has his foot on Rotberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rotberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rotberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Monday is retaining full guard.
Rotberg throws a big right hand that misses.
Rotberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Monday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monday is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rotberg has his hands clasped together but Monday extends an breaks Rotberg's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Monday.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenny Monday!
Kenny Monday retains his middleweight title!
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