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FIGHT FARM 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Lorenz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Abbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorenz comes to the cage accompanied by Hate Me Now. Frank Abbot will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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224 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Lorenz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Abbot!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lorenz but Lorenz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lorenz throws a right hand that Abbot ducks under and follows up with a left that Abbot also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lorenz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abbot.
Lorenz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abbot moves in looking to clinch but Lorenz pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lorenz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lorenz is looking to stand up but Abbot isn't so interested in that idea.
Lorenz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Abbot pushes down on Lorenz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Abbot trying to mount his opponent but Lorenz defends it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Abbot 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.
Lorenz looks like he's trying to stand up.
Abbot is trying to control the action in half guard but Lorenz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lorenz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abbot on the ground.
Abbot trying to pass the guard but Lorenz defending well.
Abbot is keen to just control but Lorenz is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lorenz kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Frank Abbot hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Abbot shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lorenz as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lorenz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abbot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lorenz moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Abbot dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Abbot tries to keep at a distance but Lorenz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abbot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lorenz has managed to clinch.
Lorenz lands a takedown into guard.
Lorenz won't allow Abbot to sweep him here.
Lorenz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abbot manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Abbot lands a nice shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbot unloading with bombs!
Lorenz is in a horrible position here. Abbot smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Abbot has control of Lorenz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lorenz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot landing punches.
Abbot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frank Abbot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abbot with a couple of short strikes.
Lorenz tries to buck Abbot off but he can't manage it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abbot is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lorenz trying desperately to get to his feet.
Abbot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lorenz is looking to escape.
Abbot is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lorenz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abbot tries to control but Lorenz wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbot lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lorenz hang on?
Abbot lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
You get the feeling that Lorenz really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Abbot raining down shots from the mount!
Lorenz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Abbot lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Abbot raining down shots from the mount!
Abbot is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lorenz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
BOOM! Abbot connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abbot controlling the pace for now.
Abbot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lorenz is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Abbot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Abbot darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Abbot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lorenz is trying to stand.
Abbot is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Abbot trying to mount his opponent but Lorenz defends it.
Abbot is nestled in close to Lorenz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot wants to control but Lorenz is keeping him busy.
Abbot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lorenz defends it well.
Abbot passes to side control.
Lorenz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lorenz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lorenz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Abbot tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Abbot has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Abbot wants to control but Lorenz is keeping him busy.
Lorenz is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Abbot has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abbot looks up at the clock and then as Lorenz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Abbot smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbot decides to stand back up. Abbot steps back and let's Lorenz get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abbot drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Abbot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Abbot has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Abbot prevents Lorenz from getting back to his feet.
Lorenz keeping moving, preventing Abbot from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frank Abbot wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lorenz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Abbot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Abbot winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Abbot!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Eduardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sexy And Know It (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eduardo's entrance music is Darude - Sandstorm. A fine choice. 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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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo Eduardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sexy And Know It!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for And Know It with that takedown attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Eduardo.
And Know It closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eduardo circles away.
A good leg kick by Eduardo.
Eduardo lands a nice leg kick that just misses And Know It's sensitive parts.
And Know It misses with a jab to the body
and Eduardo counters with a good low kick that And Know It was not able to check.
And Know It looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eduardo thows a body kick. And Know It tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Eduardo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Eduardo lands a big head kick that sends And Know It tumbling to the mat! Eduardo takes a step backwards and waves And Know It back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Sexy And Know It has been cut.
And Know It gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paulo Eduardo!
Paulo Eduardo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Varve Resna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deon Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Resna might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to RAWR. 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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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Varve Resna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deon Walker!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Resna really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Walker shoots in looking for a takedown but Resna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Walker tries to clinch but Resna is having none of it.
Walker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Resna pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Walker back to the cage. Resna follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Resna fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Resna.
Walker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Resna swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Walker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Resna looking for a sweep but Walker has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Walker controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is landing with some decent strikes but Resna is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Walker gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Walker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Varve Resna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deon Walker.
Resna fails with the takedown.
Resna swinging wildly here.
Resna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Walker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Walker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Walker prevents Resna from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Resna shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Resna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Resna does it's job there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walker scores with a takedown into Resna's guard.
Resna controlling Walker's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deon Walker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Walker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Resna to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Walker is trying to control the position but Resna postures up.
Resna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Resna throwing strikes from guard but Walker blocks nicely.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Resna from controlling successfully.
Walker managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Walker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Resna can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walker is looking to stand up but Resna isn't so interested in that idea.
Walker is controlling Resna's posture.
Deon Walker has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Resna clinches up against the cage.
Walker gets control of Resna's arms and successfully pulls guard. Walker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Resna from controlling successfully.
Resna missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resna throws an elbow that misses. Walker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Resna's guard. Nice move by Walker!
Resna wants to stand up but Walker is controlling him.
Resna keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Walker stands up from Resna's guard - Walker perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deon Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Walker moves in looking to clinch but Resna pushes him off.
Resna shoots for a double leg takedown but Walker sprawls well. He's pushed Resna's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Resna fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walker gets a double leg takedown into Resna's guard.
Resna is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Walker is controlling him.
Walker trying to control but Resna is working from the bottom.
Resna manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Resna thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Resna lands a heavy elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by Resna there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Resna raining down hammerfists from mount.
Resna landing strikes, looking to finish!
Walker is rocked!
Walker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resna thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
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!
Walker in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Resna drops a big elbow. That's hurt Walker! More shots from Resna and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Varve Resna!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghislain Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Lange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ghislain Porter!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lange's guard.
Porter looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lange is looking to sinch up a triangle. Porter throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lange's body to avoid the submission. Lange has instead reached around Porter's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lange arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hans Lange!
Hans Lange seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pernell Landry (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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265 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pernell Landry!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Landry's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson scores with punches from side control.
Landry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson taking a breather here.
Landry looks to move to half guard but instead Johnson has passed into mount! Damn!
Johnson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Johnson loads up with a big shot that hurts Landry! He's pulled Johnson in close but Johnson has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Landry survive? More strikes from Johnson and Landry is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mac Johnson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Ries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Mic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Ries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Mic!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ries.
Ries tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mic moves into the clinch.
Mic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mic clinches with his opponent.
Mic gets control of Ries's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mic has his hands on Ries's head, controlling the position.
Ries is looking to work some ground and pound but Mic has wrist control.
Mic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ries. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ries tries to stand but Mic is controlling from the bottom.
Ries slips nicely into half guard.
Ries 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.
Mic has one foot on Ries's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mic closes the distance and clinches.
Mic manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ries tries to clinch there but Mic circles away.
Ries moves in looking to clinch but Mic pushes him off.
Ries throws a wild body kick that Mic sees coming a mile off.
Mic clinches.
Mic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ries is defending well.
Mic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ries fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ries is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ries tries to clinch but Mic moves out of range.
Ries is breathing heavily.
Mic throws a one two combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ries pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ries tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ries is trying to break the clinch but Mic has him pressed against the cage.
Ries is trying to break free.
Mic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ries avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mark Ries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Mic.
Ries breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Mic rushes Ries and presses him up against the cage.
Mic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ries wants to clinch up but Mic keeps it at a distance.
Mic rushes Ries and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ries pulls guard successfully.
Mic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Mic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ries tries to keep at a distance but Mic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mic pulls guard successfully.
Ries throws a big right hand that misses.
Ries is looking to stand up but Mic won't let him.
Ries stopping the sweep attempt from Mic.
Mic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mic controlling the position.
Ries drops back looking for a leg! Mic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mic manages to kick Ries off! Ries jumps back into Mic's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mic wants to sweep here but Ries controlling him for the moment.
Mic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ries can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ries is looking to work some ground and pound but Mic has wrist control.
Mic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ries trying to move into half guard but instead Mic has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mic tries to free his leg and advance position but Ries is retaining full guard.
Mic preventing the sweep.
Mic controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mic prevents Ries from getting back to his feet.
Mic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Mic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A left and a right from Mic both land. Nice combination.
Ries fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mark Ries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ries has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ries there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mark Ries has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mic successfully pulls guard.
Mic trying to control the position here.
Ries trying to control but Mic is working from the bottom.
Mic wants to stand but Ries is controlling the position.
Mic has Ries pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mic scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ries looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ries tries to clinch but Mic moves out of range.
Ries closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mic circles away.
Mic clinches.
Mic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mic clinches with his opponent.
Mic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ries throws a leg kick that misses.
Mic closes the distance and pushes Ries back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mic gets control of Ries's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Mic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mic has control of Ries's left arm, preventing Ries from doing any damage.
Ries in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mic wants to sweep here but Ries controlling him for the moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ken Mic hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ries misses with a right hand
and Mic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ries prevents it.
Ken Mic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mic is looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Mic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mic 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Mic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Diego Nunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre St George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St George has chosen Beautiful People as his entrance music. Diego Nunes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre St George!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - St George looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St George wants to clinch but Nunes slips to the side
and Nunes counters with an outside leg kick.
St George tries to clinch up.
Nunes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nunes counters with a leg kick.
Nunes lands a nice looking kick to the body. St George takes a step back to recover.
Nunes swats away the attempt to clinch by St George.
St George forces Nunes back against the cage and clinches.
St George keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nunes's efforts to push away.
Nunes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nunes lands a body punch in the clinch.
St George drags the fight down to the ground.
St George wants to stand and escape but Nunes is having none of it.
Nunes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St George not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Diego Nunes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nunes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Nunes lands but St George takes it in his stride.
Nunes lands with a kick to the temple. St George shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nunes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
St George tries to close the distance and clinch but Nunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nunes keeps the fight on the outside.
St George stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nunes.
Nunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St George.
St George fails in his attempt to clinch.
St George fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nunes lands a leg kick that knocks St George off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St George on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nunes. Nunes obviously looking to wear him down.
Nunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nunes.
Nunes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. St George tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nunes is in St George's guard.
Nunes gets to his feet. St George looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nunes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
St George trying to hold on to Nunes's head to control him but Nunes postures up.
Still in half guard, Nunes seems content to control.
St George is trying to control but can't.
Nunes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for St George!
Nunes controlling from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Nunes 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.
St George instigates a clinch.
Nunes gets control of St George's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nunes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Nunes kicks St George off and gets to his feet.
St George forces Nunes back against the cage and clinches.
Nunes tries to circle away but St George has him pinned against the cage.
St George tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nunes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nunes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. St George just stands there and leans against the cage.
St George misses with a knee strike.
St George looking to throw knees to the head but Nunes is blocking nicely.
St George tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nunes smiles and moves away.
St George tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nunes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St George closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nunes circles away.
Diego Nunes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre St George.
Nunes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as St George backs up against the cage.
St George tries to clinch but Nunes moves out of range.
Pierre St George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nunes connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
St George looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
St George wants to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Nunes.
St George with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nunes counters with a big head kick but St George shrugs it off.
St George is breathing heavily.
St George takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
St George is rocked!
St George tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nunes counters with a left right combination that sends St George crashing to the mat - Nunes wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding St George out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Nunes!
An intense looking Diego Nunes took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'That win felt really good!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jarmo Laukkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laukkanen comes to the cage accompanied by The Mutilation of Christ. Jack Daniels acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarmo Laukkanen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laukkanen ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
Daniels slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Laukkanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels.
Daniels throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Laukkanen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Daniels is in Laukkanen's guard.
Laukkanen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laukkanen working a defensive guard here.
Daniels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daniels tries to free his leg and advance position but Laukkanen is retaining full guard.
Laukkanen is trying to keep Daniels in close.
Daniels working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Daniels trying to control but Laukkanen is working from the bottom.
Daniels got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laukkanen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daniels has managed to get both his arms back between Laukkanen's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laukkanen looking to control.
Daniels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laukkanen working a defensive guard but Daniels manages to pass into side control anyway.
Daniels looks up at the clock and then as Laukkanen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Daniels smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Daniels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laukkanen keeps working.
Laukkanen is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Daniels scoring with punches from side control.
Daniels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laukkanen keeps working.
Daniels landing a few strikes.
Daniels taking a break here but Laukkanen is having none of it and regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laukkanen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Daniels.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels postures up.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Laukkanen keeps moving.
Daniels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daniels keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Laukkanen's head.
Daniels preventing the sweep.
Laukkanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laukkanen keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laukkanen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daniels tries to free his leg and advance position but Laukkanen is retaining full guard.
Daniels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laukkanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daniels is aware though and is defending well.
Laukkanen working a defensive guard here.
Daniels passes Laukkanen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laukkanen is defending against the submission attempts here by Daniels.
Daniels controlling the pace.
Laukkanen has hold of Daniels's hands but Daniels slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Daniels working the head and body with strikes.
Daniels sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laukkanen defending well though.
Laukkanen tries to get to full guard but Daniels has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laukkanen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Daniels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laukkanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daniels.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laukkanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Laukkanen, not yet.
Daniels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Daniels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Daniels is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laukkanen can't keep his opponent in guard - Daniels advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Daniels not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, if Daniels 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.
Daniels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Daniels dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Daniels looks to land a left hand but Laukkanen moved out of range nicely.
Laukkanen tries to land a front kick but Daniels steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daniels avoids the body shot from Laukkanen.
Daniels misses with a left hand
and Laukkanen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Daniels is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Daniels 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.
Laukkanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daniels doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Daniels manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Daniels throws a big right hand that misses.
Daniels throws a big elbow that misses.
Laukkanen wants to sweep but no luck.
Daniels postures up in Laukkanen's guard and throws a big left but Laukkanen blocks it.
Laukkanen has momentary wrist control but Daniels slips an elbow through the middle.
Daniels looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laukkanen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daniels lands a couple of digs.
Daniels works over Laukkanen with some ground and pound from guard.
Laukkanen controls Daniels momentarily but Daniels frees himself.
Daniels sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laukkanen's guard.
Daniels has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Daniels is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laukkanen defends it well.
Laukkanen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daniels.
Daniels takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Laukkanen is looking for a sweep. Daniels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels slips a nice elbow through Laukkanen's hands, connecting with Laukkanen's forehead.
Laukkanen is looking for a sweep. Daniels is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daniels missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Daniels there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Daniels there.
Laukkanen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Daniels wants to control but Laukkanen is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daniels sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Laukkanen defending well though.
Daniels is controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Daniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen moves into full guard.
Daniels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daniels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daniels looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laukkanen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Laukkanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daniels tries to free his leg and advance position but Laukkanen is retaining full guard.
Laukkanen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daniels is looking to work some ground and pound but Laukkanen has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daniels scoring with punches to the head and body.
Laukkanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Laukkanen, not yet.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Laukkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniels lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Daniels throwing strikes but missing.
Daniels throws a strike but Laukkanen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laukkanen defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laukkanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Daniels is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Daniels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Daniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Laukkanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daniels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laukkanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Laukkanen, not yet.
Daniels throws a big elbow that misses.
Daniels with a nice head shot there.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Laukkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniels working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Laukkanen's head.
Daniels stands and throws Laukkanen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Daniels lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laukkanen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Daniels off and has taken his back!
Daniels looking very determined here, making life difficult for Laukkanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laukkanen controlling well, preventing Daniels from escaping the position.
Daniels just trying to survive but Laukkanen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Daniels rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Daniels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daniels trying to control but Laukkanen postures up.
Daniels looking for submissions off his back.
Daniels trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels wants to hold on but Laukkanen pushes him away.
Laukkanen tries to control but Daniels wriggling away.
Daniels working to try and regain half guard.
Laukkanen looking to control but Daniels is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jack Daniels has got the better of the ground game so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Laukkanen lands a big shot there that rocks Daniels but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is trying desperately to improve position.
Laukkanen tries to control but Daniels wriggling away.
Daniels is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laukkanen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Laukkanen goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Daniels is on top in guard.
Daniels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daniels missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Laukkanen pulls Daniels in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laukkanen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daniels trying to control but Laukkanen is working from the bottom.
Daniels throwing strikes but missing.
Laukkanen striking off his back but it's not causing Daniels any problems.
Daniels working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Daniels is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels won't allow Laukkanen to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daniels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laukkanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daniels.
Daniels is looking to work some ground and pound but Laukkanen has wrist control.
Daniels postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Daniels really dominated that round.
That's time! Laukkanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Daniels just misses with a punch to the body.
Laukkanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daniels.
Daniels turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jarmo Laukkanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laukkanen avoids the head kick by Daniels.
Laukkanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Daniels is looking to land body kicks.
A shot to the body from Laukkanen misses
and Daniels counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Laukkanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daniels 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.
Daniels distracts Laukkanen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Laukkanen keeps moving.
Daniels postures up and lands a big shot to Laukkanen's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laukkanen is trying to keep Daniels in close.
Daniels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Laukkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniels is working Laukkanen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Laukkanen looking for a sweep. Not yet Laukkanen, not yet.
Laukkanen keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
Laukkanen wants to sweep here but Daniels controlling him for the moment.
Daniels throws a big elbow that misses.
Laukkanen pulls Daniels in close to prevent any damage.
Daniels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laukkanen 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.
Laukkanen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Daniels!
Daniels is trying to escape the mount.
Laukkanen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Laukkanen prevents Daniels from getting the reversal.
Daniels is squirming around, avoiding Laukkanen's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Laukkanen looking to control but Daniels is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Daniels is working to get back to half guard.
Laukkanen raining down shots from the mount!
Daniels is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to hold on but Laukkanen pushes him away.
Daniels keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Daniels is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laukkanen raining down shots from the mount!
Daniels tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daniels sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daniels is looking for a sweep. Laukkanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Daniels dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Laukkanen misses with a head kick.
Laukkanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Laukkanen misses with a few strikes there.
Daniels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laukkanen.
Daniels dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laukkanen. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Laukkanen.
Daniels throws an overhand right that lands on Laukkanen's shoulder, as Laukkanen tries to avoid the shot.
Laukkanen shoots in looking for a takedown but Daniels manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Laukkanen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Laukkanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Daniels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniels fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Laukkanen to the ground. Daniels is now in Laukkanen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daniels cracks Laukkanen with a solid left hand.
Laukkanen wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Daniels slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Laukkanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daniels.
Laukkanen keeping full guard, as Daniels tries to pass.
Laukkanen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Daniels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laukkanen is trying to control the position but Daniels postures up.
Daniels looking to sit in guard and control but Laukkanen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laukkanen won't allow Daniels to sweep him here.
Laukkanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daniels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laukkanen stopping the sweep attempt from Daniels.
Daniels avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Laukkanen is pushing down on Daniels's leg trying to pass to half guard. Daniels is fighting to maintain full guard but Laukkanen has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laukkanen wants to pass the guard but Daniels is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels wants to improve his position but Laukkanen is controlling well.
Laukkanen trying to mount his opponent but Daniels defends it.
Daniels looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Daniels moves into full guard.
Laukkanen tries to free his leg and advance position but Daniels is retaining full guard.
Daniels is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laukkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Daniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laukkanen wants to pass the guard but Daniels is keeping the position.
Laukkanen trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laukkanen defends well.
Jarmo Laukkanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Daniels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Laukkanen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Daniels.
Well Daniels 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Daniels!
Jack Daniels is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Jack Daniels thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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