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EFC 2: Mayweather vs. Moore PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nocturnal Daimon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ndemi Abasi (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nocturnal Daimon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ndemi Abasi!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abasi moves in looking to clinch but Daimon pushes him off.
Abasi tries to clinch but Daimon moves out of range.
Abasi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abasi scores with a head kick.
Daimon tries to clinch up but Abasi circles away and keeps his distance.
Daimon is looking to clinch.
Daimon darts in trying to clinch
and Abasi counters with a nice kick to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Daimon looking to throw knees to the head but Abasi is blocking nicely.
Abasi stalling in the clinch but Daimon improves position.
Abasi working Daimon over with knees to the body.
Abasi wants to stall.
Abasi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abasi trying to stall but Daimon improves his position.
Daimon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abasi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Nocturnal Daimon has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abasi is trying to break the clinch but Daimon has him pressed against the cage.
Daimon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daimon is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Abasi.
Abasi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Daimon is keeping busy.
Abasi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Daimon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abasi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abasi is looking to control Daimon's arms but Daimon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abasi has his back to the cage.
Abasi lands a knee to the head.
Abasi is looking to control Daimon's arms but Daimon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abasi has his back to the cage.
Abasi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ndemi Abasi.
Daimon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Abasi. That one must have hurt.
Abasi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abasi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abasi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abasi tries to clinch up
and Daimon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Abasi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Daimon landing knees to the head.
Daimon tries a knee to the head but Abasi blocks it.
Daimon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Abasi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Abasi stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abasi wants to break free but Daimon has control.
Abasi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daimon misses with a knee to the head.
Abasi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Abasi throws an elbow that misses.
Abasi tries to land a knee to the head but Daimon blocks with his arms.
Abasi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daimon avoids it.
Daimon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abasi's efforts to push away.
Abasi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abasi misses with a head kick.
Abasi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daimon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Abasi counters with a body kick that stops Daimon in his tracks momentarily.
Daimon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daimon swats away the attempt to clinch by Abasi.
Daimon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Daimon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abasi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daimon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abasi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abasi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Daimon is keeping busy.
Abasi is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Daimon has denied him.
Daimon misses with a knee strike.
Abasi tries to stall but Daimon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daimon tries a knee to the head but Abasi blocks it.
Abasi looking to slow down the pace here.
Abasi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Abasi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daimon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abasi is trying to maintain a safe position but Daimon gets an underhook and turns Abasi into the cage.
Abasi throws an elbow but it misses.
Daimon tries a knee to the head but Abasi blocks it.
Daimon taking a breather.
Daimon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abasi is trying to break free.
Abasi lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Abasi is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Abasi tries to break free but Daimon pushes him back against the cage.
Abasi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daimon blocks it with crossed arms.
Daimon tries a knee to the head but Abasi blocks it.
Abasi stalls.
Daimon tries a knee to the head but Abasi blocks it.
Abasi is looking to break free of the clinch but Daimon has double underhooks.
Daimon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abasi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abasi throws an elbow but it misses.
Abasi trying to stall but Daimon improves his position.
Abasi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Abasi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daimon avoids it.
Abasi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Abasi.
Abasi looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ndemi Abasi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nocturnal Daimon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Daimon clinches up with Abasi and pushes him back against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ndemi Abasi.
Daimon tries to clinch but Abasi moves out of range.
Daimon tries to clinch up.
Daimon wants to clinch up but Abasi keeps it at a distance.
Daimon tries to clinch up.
Abasi throws a head kick that misses.
Daimon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Abasi wants to clinch.
Daimon instigates a clinch.
Abasi tries to land a knee to the head but Daimon blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abasi tries a knee to the head but Daimon blocks it.
Daimon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abasi misses with a knee to the head.
Abasi is looking to break free of the clinch but Daimon has double underhooks.
Daimon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abasi has had enough of the clinch but Daimon keeps him there for the moment.
Abasi misses with a punch on the inside.
Abasi takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daimon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abasi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ndemi Abasi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Daimon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abasi is looking to break free of the clinch but Daimon has double underhooks.
Abasi wants to get back to striking at distance but Daimon won't allow it.
Abasi looking to stall.
Daimon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abasi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daimon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abasi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abasi tries a knee to the head but Daimon blocks it.
Abasi is trying to break free.
Abasi is trying to stall.
Daimon tries to land a knee to the head but Abasi blocks with his arms.
Abasi trying to stall but Daimon improves his position.
Abasi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abasi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abasi is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Abasi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Daimon crunches a lovely knee into Abasi's ribcage.
Daimon tries to land a knee to the head but Abasi blocks with his arms.
Abasi trying to stall but Daimon improves his position.
Daimon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abasi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abasi avoiding damage as Daimon throws knees to the body.
Abasi breaks from the clinch.
Daimon keeps the fight on the outside.
Abasi swats away the attempt to clinch by Daimon.
Abasi tries to clinch but Daimon is having none of it.
Daimon tries to close the distance and clinch but Abasi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daimon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abasi throws a head kick that Daimon semi-blocks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abasi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abasi rushes Daimon and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Daimon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Daimon looking to stall.
Abasi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abasi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Daimon looking to slow down the pace here.
Daimon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abasi blocks it with crossed arms.
Abasi stalling in the clinch but Daimon improves position.
Abasi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Abasi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daimon tries to stall but Abasi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Abasi has had enough of the clinch but Daimon keeps him there for the moment.
Abasi is trying to break the clinch but Daimon is controlling him.
Daimon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abasi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daimon tries to land a knee to the head but Abasi blocks with his arms.
Abasi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Abasi letting Daimon take a breather here.
Abasi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abasi taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abasi landing knees to the head.
Abasi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Daimon's face.
Daimon lands a knee to the head.
Abasi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Daimon has Abasi pressed against the cage, preventing Abasi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Abasi managing to block the knees to the body from Daimon.
Abasi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abasi lands a good knee to the midsection. Daimon won't want to take too many of those.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Daimon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Abasi blocks it with crossed arms.
Daimon tries to land a knee to the head but Abasi blocks with his arms.
Abasi looking to throw knees to the head but Daimon is blocking nicely.
Daimon looking to throw knees to the head but Abasi is blocking nicely.
Daimon blocks an elbow strike.
Abasi stalling in the clinch but Daimon improves position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abasi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Abasi missing with knees to the body.
Daimon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Daimon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abasi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ndemi Abasi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nocturnal Daimon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A head kick from Abasi lands but Daimon takes it in his stride.
Daimon wants to clinch up but Abasi keeps it at a distance.
Abasi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Daimon doesn't manage to clinch there - Abasi circles away.
Daimon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nocturnal Daimon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abasi moves in looking to clinch but Daimon pushes him off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abasi.
Abasi tries to clinch but Daimon moves out of range.
Abasi is looking to clinch but Daimon is avoiding it.
Abasi clinches with his opponent.
Daimon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daimon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Daimon.
Abasi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daimon is defending well for now.
Abasi is trying to maintain a safe position but Daimon gets an underhook and turns Abasi into the cage.
Abasi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daimon avoids it.
Abasi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daimon tries a knee to the head but Abasi blocks it.
Abasi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Daimon is keeping busy.
Abasi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Daimon tries to land a knee to the head but Abasi blocks with his arms.
Abasi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abasi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abasi stalling in the clinch but Daimon improves position.
Abasi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daimon has him pressed against the cage.
Daimon tries to land a knee to the head but Abasi blocks with his arms.
Daimon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Daimon tries a knee to the head but Abasi blocks it.
Abasi working hard to break the clinch.
Abasi taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Abasi can't break the clinch.
Daimon misses with a knee strike.
Daimon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abasi throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Abasi looking to throw knees to the head but Daimon is blocking nicely.
Abasi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daimon is defending well for now.
Daimon just leaning against Abasi, taking a breather.
Daimon lands a nice knee to the body.
Abasi misses with a knee strike.
Daimon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abasi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daimon tries to land a knee to the head but Abasi blocks with his arms.
Daimon tries to land knees in the clinch but Abasi avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Abasi wants to get back to striking at distance but Daimon won't allow it.
Daimon misses with a knee strike.
Daimon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Daimon looking to throw knees to the head but Abasi is blocking nicely.
Abasi is looking to control Daimon's arms but Daimon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abasi has his back to the cage.
Daimon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Daimon tries to land a knee to the head but Abasi blocks with his arms.
Abasi tries to stall but Daimon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Daimon misses with a knee strike.
Abasi stalling in the clinch but Daimon improves position.
Abasi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abasi tries to throw a body punch but Daimon avoids it by throwing Abasi back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daimon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Daimon misses with a knee to the head.
Abasi is trying to maintain a safe position but Daimon gets an underhook and turns Abasi into the cage.
Daimon looking to throw knees to the head but Abasi is blocking nicely.
Daimon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daimon has Abasi pressed against the cage, preventing Abasi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Abasi is trying to stall.
Daimon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Daimon with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Abasi scores with a knee to the head.
Daimon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Abasi wants to get back to striking at distance but Daimon won't allow it.
Daimon misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Daimon slowing the pace effectively.
Daimon misses with a knee to the head.
Daimon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Abasi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Abasi breaks from the clinch.
Daimon closes the distance and clinches.
Abasi tries to land a knee to the head but Daimon blocks with his arms.
Abasi looking to stall.
Daimon is pushing Abasi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Abasi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Daimon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Daimon as Abasi tries to tie him up.
Daimon with a knee to the head.
Abasi taking a breather.
Abasi missing with knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daimon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abasi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Abasi trying to control the position but instead, Daimon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Abasi into the cage.
Nocturnal Daimon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ndemi Abasi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abasi avoiding damage as Daimon throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nocturnal Daimon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abasi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ndemi Abasi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyo Mitsuharu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Kowolski (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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyo Mitsuharu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Kowolski!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowolski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kowolski is trying to control the action in half guard but Mitsuharu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kowolski prevents Mitsuharu from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitsuharu is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowolski controlling the action here.
Mitsuharu wants to get back to full guard but Kowolski has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowolski wants to control the pace but Mitsuharu is squirming around nicely.
Mitsuharu tries to hold on but Kowolski pushes him away.
Mitsuharu regains half guard.
Mitsuharu is looking to get back to full guard here but Kowolski has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mitsuharu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kowolski working for a submission but Mitsuharu is keeping him at bay.
Kowolski tries to control but Mitsuharu wriggling away.
Kowolski prevents Mitsuharu from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitsuharu regains half guard.
Mitsuharu wants to get back to full guard.
Kowolski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mitsuharu keeps working.
Mitsuharu wants to get back to full guard but Kowolski has mounted him!
Kowolski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mitsuharu is looking to escape.
Mitsuharu regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowolski not doing much here.
Mitsuharu has his hands clasped together around Kowolski's back. He's all about the action.
Mitsuharu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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 Kyo Mitsuharu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Mitsuharu. No joy for Kowolski on that attempt.
Kowolski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mitsuharu pinned against the cage. Mitsuharu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mitsuharu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kowolski keeping moving, preventing Mitsuharu from controlling successfully.
Kowolski controlling the position.
Kowolski keeping moving, preventing Mitsuharu from controlling successfully.
Mitsuharu looking to pass the guard.
Mitsuharu stops Kowolski from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitsuharu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kowolski wants to stand up but Mitsuharu is controlling him.
Mitsuharu looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mitsuharu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kowolski sprawls well initially but Mitsuharu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kowolski is breathing heavily.
Kowolski is trying to stand.
Kowolski wants to get back to full guard.
Mitsuharu controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitsuharu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mitsuharu wants to pass to mount but Kowolski is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitsuharu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitsuharu is thwarting Kowolski's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Mitsuharu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mitsuharu wants to take a breather but Kowolski is having none of it.
Mitsuharu wants to pass the guard but Kowolski is defending well.
Mitsuharu wants to control but Kowolski is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mitsuharu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mitsuharu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mitsuharu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mitsuharu goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kowolski is on top in guard.
Mitsuharu could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mitsuharu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyo Mitsuharu dominated that second round.
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!
Mitsuharu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kowolski as he jumps to the side.
Mitsuharu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kowolski wants to control but Mitsuharu postures up.
Mitsuharu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kowolski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mitsuharu controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowolski is trying to improve his position.
Kowolski prevents Mitsuharu from improving position.
Mitsuharu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kowolski keeps working.
Mitsuharu goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kowolski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mitsuharu but great work by Kowolski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mitsuharu is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kowolski is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mitsuharu wants to control but Kowolski is having none of it.
Kowolski looking to control but Mitsuharu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kowolski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mitsuharu tries to reverse the position but Kowolski maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowolski controlling the position easily from mount.
Mitsuharu is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kowolski wants to control the pace but Mitsuharu is squirming around nicely.
Mitsuharu is working to get back to half guard.
Mitsuharu sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kowolski is thwarting Mitsuharu's attempts to control the position.
Kowolski prevents Mitsuharu from improving his position.
Jake Kowolski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kowolski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyo Mitsuharu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mitsuharu 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyo Mitsuharu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacen Serreli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avery Jonnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avery Jonnson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jacen Serreli's chin.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacen Serreli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Avery Jonnson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serreli scores with a jab to the head.
Jonnson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Serreli tests Jonnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jacen Serreli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jonnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Serreli drops Jonnson with a right and a left! Serreli comes rushing in but Jonnson regains his composure and manages to keep Serreli in guard.
It looks like Avery Jonnson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serreli advances position into side control!
Serreli has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Serreli scoring with strikes but Jonnson is staying in there.
Serreli looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Serreli fails to take his opponent's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serreli looking to control but Jonnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Serreli is looking to work his way around to Jonnson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonnson has given up his back.
Serreli patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Serreli's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Serreli is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jonnson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serreli working for the choke.
Serreli trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jonnson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Serreli's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serreli wants to control but Jonnson is keeping busy.
Jonnson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Serreli gets his way!
Jonnson rolls, trying to escape but Serreli keeps control of the position.
Serreli looking for the RNC.
Jonnson staying busy and making it hard for Serreli to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serreli is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jonnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jonnson is in a bad position with Serreli working for a choke. Jonnson manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jonnson has gone for a leg lock! Serreli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jonnson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacen Serreli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avery Jonnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Serreli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jonnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jonnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Serreli finds it's way round the side to connect with Jonnson's head.
Serreli cracks Jonnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Serreli misses.
Serreli scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Serreli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jonnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Serreli.
A telegraphed right hand from Serreli misses the target.
Serreli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Serreli throws a series of strikes that have Jonnson backpedaling.
Serreli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Serreli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Serreli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Serreli cracks Jonnson with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Serreli.
Jonnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Serreli as he jumps to the side.
Serreli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Serreli lands the left hand.
Jonnson drops his hands momentarily and Serreli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jonnson slips under a jab from Serreli.
Jonnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Serreli avoids it really well and circles away.
Serreli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jonnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serreli throws an overhand right that lands on Jonnson's shoulder, as Jonnson tries to avoid the shot.
Jacen Serreli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jonnson looks for a takedown but Serreli sprawls well.
Jacen Serreli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avery Jonnson.
Serreli misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Serreli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serreli takes a swing at Jonnson's ribcage but misses.
Serreli cracks Jonnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Serreli misses with a wild combination.
Serreli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jonnson preventing the sweep.
Jonnson postures up.
Jonnson pushing down on Serreli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Serreli is pressing down on Jonnson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Serreli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jonnson is one step ahead there.
Serreli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serreli trying to control the position.
Jonnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jonnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Serreli is keeping the position for now.
Serreli wants to sweep here but Jonnson controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A big right from Serreli misses.
Jonnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Serreli misses with a looping left.
Serreli throws a shot from downtown. Jonnson moves away and avoids it.
Serreli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jonnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Serreli misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jonnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Serreli wants to improve his position but Jonnson is controlling well.
Jonnson is looking for a kimura but Serreli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jonnson to get the leverage.
Jonnson is thwarting Serreli's attempts to control the position.
Jonnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Serreli sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacen Serreli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Avery Jonnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Serreli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jonnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Serreli lands a really nice looking cross but Jonnson seems unphased.
Serreli misses with a few strikes there.
Serreli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Avery Jonnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jonnson walks into a left hand.
Nice shot lands for Serreli.
Serreli fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab by Serreli.
A big right from Serreli misses.
Jonnson ducks under a wild hook from Serreli.
Jonnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Serreli scores with a three punch combo!
Jacen Serreli is winning the standup battle so far.
Serreli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jonnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serreli throws a right and a left that Jonnson avoids nicely.
Serreli lands a glancing blow to the side of Jonnson's head.
Serreli thuds his right hand into Jonnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Serreli tries a head kick but it misses.
Jonnson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonnson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Serreli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Serreli is trying to control Jonnson's posture but Jonnson avoids it.
Jacen Serreli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jonnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jonnson tries for a kimura but Serreli is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serreli is looking for a sweep.
Jonnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Serreli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Serreli is trying to improve his position.
Jonnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jonnson 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.
Jonnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Serreli throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Jonnson tries for a kimura but Serreli is defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Serreli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Serreli.
Serreli scores with a jab. Jonnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jonnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Serreli displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jonnson.
Jonnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jonnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Serreli is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jacen Serreli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Serreli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Serreli gets back to half guard.
Avery Jonnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonnson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Serreli still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Serreli has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Avery Jonnson.
Well Serreli 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacen Serreli!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bohnam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Burbinna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bohnam comes to the cage accompanied by Hair of the Dog. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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152 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Bohnam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Burbinna!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohnam darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Burbinna is trying to control Bohnam's posture. Bohnam takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Burbinna! Bohnam is rotating here... this could be the end... Burbinna is out! Bohnam has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jon Bohnam!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Haymaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Figgy Hoops (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoops has chosen What Up Man as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Andrew Haymaker has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Andrew Haymaker seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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221 lbs
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20
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Haymaker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Figgy Hoops!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoops throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Haymaker has Hoops up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoops controlling the action here for a moment.
Haymaker keeps control of Hoops as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoops is looking to control Haymaker's arms but Haymaker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hoops has his back to the cage.
Haymaker jumps guard and drags Hoops to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hoops trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haymaker working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haymaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Haymaker is looking for a triangle but Hoops pushes his legs off easily.
Haymaker is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoops missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hoops really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haymaker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hoops's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Haymaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoops trying to control the position from guard on top but Haymaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Haymaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Haymaker avoids the head kick by Hoops.
Hoops loads up on a big right hand but Haymaker slips the punch.
Haymaker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoops connects with a nice looking jab.
Hoops pushes Haymaker up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoops manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hoops breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoops clinches up with Haymaker and pushes him back against the cage.
Hoops trying to land knees to the body.
Hoops is pushing Haymaker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hoops tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haymaker avoids it.
Hoops leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hoops lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoops breaks the clinch.
Hoops is looking to slow Haymaker down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoops lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Andrew Haymaker has been cut.
Haymaker needs to keep his hands up - Hoops had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haymaker ducks right into an uppercut from Hoops.
Hoops delivers a nice body kick.
Hoops shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hoops trying to control but Haymaker is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoops stands and throws Haymaker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Figgy Hoops dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Haymaker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Haymaker ducks right into an uppercut from Hoops.
Hoops throws a head kick that misses.
Haymaker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hoops counters with an inside leg kick.
Hoops throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Haymaker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haymaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoops throws a series of punches but Haymaker avoids them all with ease.
Haymaker throws a hook but Hoops avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Hoops.
A head kick misses from Hoops.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoops swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haymaker.
Hoops closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoops breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoops tries a head kick but it misses.
Haymaker moves out of range of the body kick from Hoops.
Haymaker misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Hoops does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Hoops throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haymaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoops circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoops as he connects with a hook.
Figgy Hoops seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Haymaker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hoops bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hoops bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Haymaker's head.
Haymaker walks into a stiff left hand from Hoops.
Hoops buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoops fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoops works the jab nicely.
Hoops misses the jab.
Haymaker throws a head kick that misses
and Haymaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoops lands with a cross.
Hoops throws a head kick but Haymaker moves out of range.
Hoops swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hoops dives in and grabs Haymaker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haymaker pushes down on Hoops's head and hops out.
Hoops throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoops misses with a two punch combination.
Haymaker tries to close the distance and clinch but Hoops swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hoops fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoops scores with a hook to the body. Haymaker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haymaker shoots in and drives through. Hoops sprawls well.
Hoops scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Haymaker shoots for a takedown but Hoops saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Haymaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haymaker shoots and misses
and Hoops counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haymaker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoops tries to avoid it but Haymaker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoops to the ground. Hoops escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Haymaker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hoops tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoops catches Haymaker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haymaker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hoops to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hoops wants to control from the top but Haymaker keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haymaker is trying to control the position but Hoops postures up.
Hoops trying to control the position from guard on top but Haymaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haymaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoops content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Figgy Hoops showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Haymaker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hoops connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hoops scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hoops cracks a nice hook into Haymaker's ribs.
Hoops scores with a sloppy right hand. Haymaker should have avoided that one.
Andrew Haymaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoops forces Haymaker back against the cage and clinches.
Hoops avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on Hoops's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Hoops is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoops just leaning against Haymaker, taking a breather.
Hoops has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haymaker jumps guard but Hoops stands there with Haymaker around his waist. Haymaker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haymaker tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hoops breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrew Haymaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haymaker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hoops finds it's way round the side to connect with Haymaker's head.
Haymaker ducks right into an uppercut from Hoops.
Haymaker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hoops looks to land a left hand but Haymaker moved out of range nicely.
Haymaker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haymaker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Haymaker avoids the head kick by Hoops.
Hoops wants to clinch.
Hoops tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haymaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoops.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hoops.
Hoops works the jab nicely.
Hoops looks to score with a jab to the body but Haymaker is just out of range.
Haymaker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoops lands a nice looking body shot.
Haymaker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoops throws a jab but it's blocked by Haymaker.
A left lands for Hoops.
Haymaker moves out of range as Hoops strikes.
Haymaker throws and low kick but Hoops moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoops lands a front kick.
Hoops pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Haymaker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Haymaker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoops tries to clinch there but Haymaker circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hoops. Haymaker shrugs it off though.
A swing and a miss from Hoops.
Haymaker tries to clinch but Hoops is having none of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haymaker checks a leg kick.
Hoops misses with an uppercut.
Hoops scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hoops scores with a nice strike.
Hoops lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haymaker's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haymaker tries to clinch
and Hoops counters with a thumping low kick.
Hoops throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haymaker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoops connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haymaker wants to clinch but Hoops slips to the side
and Hoops counters with a head kick. That will keep Haymaker thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Haymaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoops throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haymaker.
Hoops throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoops takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoops thows a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Haymaker as he checks the leg kick.
Hoops throws a push kick but Haymaker slaps the foot to one side.
Haymaker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Figgy Hoops really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Haymaker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Haymaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoops.
Hoops tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haymaker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haymaker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hoops uses from the top position.
Hoops is looking to work some ground and pound but Haymaker has wrist control.
Haymaker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoops trying to control the position from guard on top but Haymaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haymaker is trying to keep Hoops in close.
Hoops postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Haymaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoops passes Haymaker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoops missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hoops winds up and cracks Haymaker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hoops seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haymaker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hoops winds up and cracks Haymaker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Haymaker is refusing to be controlled, as Hoops sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haymaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoops pulls his head out easily.
Hoops seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haymaker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hoops missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoops misses with a combination
and Haymaker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haymaker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haymaker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hoops dives on top into guard.
Haymaker looking for a guillotine here but Hoops defends easily.
Hoops trying to control the position from guard on top but Haymaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Andrew Haymaker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew Haymaker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Hoops ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haymaker closes the distance but Hoops moves to the side
and Hoops counters by clinching up.
Hoops wants to stall.
Haymaker wants a takedown.
Hoops working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haymaker avoiding damage as Hoops throws knees to the body.
Hoops has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoops can't break the clinch.
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.
Hoops's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoops breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Haymaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoops.
Hoops feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hoops trying to control the position from guard on top but Haymaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haymaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hoops gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoops trying to control but Haymaker is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoops throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haymaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoops wants to control from the top but Haymaker keeps moving.
Hoops postures up in Haymaker's guard and throws a big left but Haymaker blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haymaker working a defensive guard here.
Haymaker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoops must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Haymaker misses with a wild body shot.
Figgy Hoops is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hoops.
Hoops misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoops pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoops fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haymaker.
Hoops lands with a thumping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoops.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Haymaker tries to move into range but Hoops moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoops dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoops comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoops takes the fight into the clinch.
Hoops breaks from the clinch.
Hoops lands a nice shot that snaps Haymaker's head back.
Hoops connects with a jab.
Hoops scores with a nice right hand.
Hoops cracks Haymaker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andrew Haymaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoops closes the distance and clinches.
Hoops tries a knee to the head but Haymaker blocks it.
Hoops comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Figgy Hoops comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoops has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 45:49
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:49
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Figgy Hoops!
Figgy Hoops is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sean Thomas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews lands a glancing blow to the side of Thomas's head.
It looks like Sean Thomas has been cut.
Matthews fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matthews connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Thomas tumbling to the canvas! Matthews pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Thomas was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kevin Matthews!
Kevin Matthews is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lloyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lloyd Mayweather could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thomas Moore's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lloyd Mayweather!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Moore!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayweather looks for the body kick but Moore saw that one coming.
Moore looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mayweather!
Mayweather tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Moore working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mayweather wants to hold on but Moore pushes him away.
Moore dominating with strikes here.
Mayweather sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Moore winds up and cracks Mayweather with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mayweather trying to control from the bottom.
Mayweather on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Moore missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moore has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moore passes the guard and advances to mount!
Moore has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mayweather's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore prevents Mayweather from getting the reversal.
Moore scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mayweather tries to lock up and control but Moore gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mayweather is breathing heavily.
Moore putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mayweather keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moore looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The referee warns Mayweather that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mayweather takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Moore fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mayweather is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mayweather taking shots to the head.
Moore working Mayweather over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands a big elbow.
Mayweather is trying desperately to improve position.
Mayweather in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Moore scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Moore working the ground and pound effectively.
Moore working Mayweather over with strikes here.
Moore landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Moore goes for an armbar but Mayweather turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mayweather.
Moore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mayweather thows a big elbow that misses.
Moore has Mayweather pulled in close to control his posture.
Mayweather postures up in Moore's guard and throws a big left but Moore blocks it.
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayweather is one step ahead there.
Moore is controlling Mayweather's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayweather is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moore needs to keep his hands up - Mayweather had a free shot at his head there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayweather with a jab.
Mayweather connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moore momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Moore dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Mayweather as Moore shoots in.
Mayweather throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Moore with that takedown attempt.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayweather is just out of range.
Mayweather connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mayweather doesn't manage to clinch there - Moore circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mayweather!
Moore tries to clinch up
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather lets loose with a powerful body kick. Moore will feel that in the morning.
Mayweather throws a combination. Moore tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A jab from Mayweather does it's job there.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mayweather as he jumps to the side.
Lloyd Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Moore.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Mayweather tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mayweather tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lloyd Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayweather lands with a hook. Moore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mayweather scores with a one two! Moore had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to clinch there but Mayweather circles away.
Mayweather stuffs the takedown attempt from Moore. Moore gets slowly back to his feet.
Mayweather scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mayweather displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Moore feints and as Mayweather raises his hands in defense, Moore changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moore throws a strike but Mayweather rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mayweather really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mayweather thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moore is looking to stand up but Mayweather isn't so interested in that idea.
Mayweather distracts Moore with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mayweather is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moore is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moore has escaped and now he's on top!
Moore lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Moore working some strikes from top position.
Mayweather will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moore distracts Mayweather with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Moore lands a couple of digs.
Moore working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Moore with a nice head shot there.
Mayweather is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moore postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mayweather keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Moore content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Moore chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lloyd Mayweather dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mayweather gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moore to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Moore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thomas Moore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayweather has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moore has managed to get both his arms back between Mayweather's legs - danger averted.
Mayweather has momentary wrist control but Moore slips an elbow through the middle.
Moore cracks Mayweather with a solid left hand.
Moore is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mayweather trying to control the position.
Moore works over Mayweather with some ground and pound from guard.
Moore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayweather has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moore has managed to get both his arms back between Mayweather's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore postures up and lands a big shot to Mayweather's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moore distracts Mayweather with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayweather has his foot on Moore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moore works his way back into a safe position though.
Moore is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mayweather escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moore's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moore landing with the ground and pound.
Moore preventing the sweep.
Moore is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moore has closed the distance and engaged Mayweather in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mayweather misses with the head strike.
Moore wants a takedown but no success here.
Mayweather is trying to force a seperation but Moore has the dominant position.
Moore prevents Mayweather from breaking the clinch.
Mayweather wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Moore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mayweather misses with the combination.
Moore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mayweather counters with a three punch combo that has Moore backing up. Moore nods at Mayweather to acknowledge the strikes.
Mayweather tries to clinch but Moore moves away
and Moore counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Moore.
Mayweather looking for a guillotine here but Moore defends easily.
Mayweather keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moore with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Moore is working Mayweather over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Moore missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mayweather can't keep his opponent in guard - Moore advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moore lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moore not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moore missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mayweather is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moore's back!
Mayweather scores with punches to the body.
Mayweather looking for the choke but no joy.
Mayweather has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Will Mayweather go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Moore really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Moore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mayweather swats away the attempt to clinch by Moore.
Moore shoots for a takedown but Mayweather saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mayweather scores with a one two! Moore had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mayweather tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mayweather avoids it really well and circles away.
Lloyd Mayweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Moore.
Mayweather throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather closes the distance and clinches up with Moore, looking for a takedown. Mayweather pushes Moore against the cage but Moore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mayweather throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mayweather bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Moore ducks right into an uppercut from Mayweather.
A punch combination from Mayweather misses.
Mayweather closes the distance and clinches.
Mayweather working hard to break the clinch.
Mayweather has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mayweather is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moore is keeping busy.
Moore gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Moore sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mayweather defending well though.
Moore working over Mayweather with some ground and pound. Mayweather looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Moore working Mayweather over with strikes.
Moore working Mayweather over with strikes.
Mayweather looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mayweather gets back to full guard.
Mayweather manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mayweather sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore is desperately trying to improve his position but Mayweather has a good base and remains in mount.
Mayweather looking to ground and pound but Moore is blocking nicely.
Mayweather avoids the attempt from Moore to control.
Mayweather throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Moore manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Moore, under a barage of strikes from Mayweather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moore wants to improve his position but Mayweather is controlling well.
Moore has hold of Mayweather's hands but Mayweather slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mayweather throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mayweather not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mayweather.
Mayweather is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lloyd Mayweather had his way with Thomas Moore in that round.
That's time! Mayweather's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mayweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayweather stalks Moore and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Moore's face. Moore staggers backwards, shaken.
Danga de danga de dang - Mayweather scores with a four punch combination!
Mayweather fails in his attempt to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Moore.
Mayweather tries to improve position but can't.
Moore in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mayweather is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Moore!
Thomas Moore is the new lightweight champion!
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