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Invictus 81 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valera Kamenskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovan Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamenskiy comes to the cage accompanied by The only. Collins has chosen Never Give Up as his entrance music. Valera Kamenskiy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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250 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valera Kamenskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donovan Collins!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins takes the fight into the clinch.
Collins breaks from the clinch.
Collins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Valera Kamenskiy has been cut.
Collins avoids a kick to the body.
Kamenskiy misses with a takedown
and Collins counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamenskiy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Collins's waist but Collins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kamenskiy off to one side.
Valera Kamenskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins lands a big uppercut and Kamenskiy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kamenskiy looks OK. Collins waves Kamenskiy back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck for Kamenskiy with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valera Kamenskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins throws an overhand right that drops Kamenskiy like a sack of potatoes! Collins dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donovan Collins!
In his post fight interview, Donovan Collins started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudu Paraiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warrior has chosen Ultimate Warrior Entrance as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dudu Paraiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ultimate Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Warrior trying to control the position from guard on top but Paraiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warrior must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paraiba working for a triangle but Warrior defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Paraiba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paraiba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior trying to control but Paraiba is working from the bottom.
Paraiba looking to control.
Warrior is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ultimate Warrior wasn't active enough on the ground.
Warrior manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Paraiba on his heels. He'll look to pass Paraiba's guard now, I'm sure.
Paraiba throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Warrior tries to free his leg and advance position but Paraiba is retaining full guard.
Warrior is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior trying to control but Paraiba is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Paraiba's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Paraiba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ultimate Warrior hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Warrior wants to clinch up but Paraiba keeps it at a distance.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warrior controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior is pressing down on Paraiba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paraiba is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior escapes and gets back to his feet.
Paraiba misses with a takedown attempt - Warrior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paraiba fails with the takedown
and Warrior counters with a solid body kick.
Paraiba fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Warrior sprawls well initially but Paraiba persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Warrior gets full guard.
Warrior keeping moving, preventing Paraiba from controlling successfully.
Warrior looking for a sweep. Not yet Warrior, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paraiba defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paraiba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Warrior has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paraiba has managed to get both his arms back between Warrior's legs - danger averted.
Warrior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paraiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Warrior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warrior has control of Paraiba's left arm, preventing Paraiba from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paraiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Warrior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warrior keeping full guard, as Paraiba tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Warrior dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Warrior shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paraiba manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Warrior wants to control from the top but Paraiba keeps moving.
Paraiba has his foot on Warrior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Warrior works his way back into a safe position though.
Paraiba has his foot on Warrior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Warrior works his way back into a safe position though.
Ultimate Warrior has got the better of the ground game so far.
Warrior lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Warrior pushes down on Paraiba's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Paraiba tries to roll over but Warrior keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Warrior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paraiba keeps working.
Warrior is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Warrior decides to stand up.
Ultimate Warrior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior gets the takedown into side control.
Warrior decides to take the fight back to the feet.
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!
Paraiba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paraiba closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Warrior did well to prevent Paraiba getting side control.
Warrior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paraiba pulls his head out easily.
Warrior tries to roll over but Paraiba keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Warrior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Warrior is trying to keep Paraiba in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paraiba trying to control but Warrior is working from the bottom.
Paraiba won't allow Warrior to sweep him here.
Paraiba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Paraiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Warrior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dudu Paraiba just wasn't active enough.
Warrior gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Paraiba closes the distance and clinches up with Warrior, looking for a takedown. Paraiba pushes Warrior against the cage but Warrior circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Warrior gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Paraiba tries to improve position but can't.
Warrior wants to control for a moment but Paraiba uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Warrior stands up from half guard.
Warrior has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paraiba gets caught flat footed, as Warrior shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultimate Warrior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Warrior shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Paraiba has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Warrior is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Paraiba.
Warrior is staying tight to Paraiba's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Warrior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paraiba keeps working.
Warrior swings around for an armbar but Paraiba sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Warrior's guard.
Paraiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Warrior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ultimate Warrior wasn't active enough on the ground.
Warrior throws a push kick but Paraiba slaps the foot to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Warrior. No joy for Paraiba on that attempt.
Warrior drives through with a takedown into guard.
Warrior trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warrior throwing strikes but missing.
Warrior slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ultimate Warrior hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Paraiba avoids the head kick by Warrior.
Warrior shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warrior is keen to just control but Paraiba is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior is looking to pass Paraiba's guard but actually Paraiba recovers to full guard.
Paraiba throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Paraiba looking for a guillotine here but Warrior defends easily.
Warrior wants to control from the top but Paraiba keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Paraiba is letting Warrior control him for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paraiba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ultimate Warrior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warrior 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ultimate Warrior!
Ultimate Warrior decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Skinner Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xiahou Dun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe comes into the arena with Angry Johnny & The Killbillies - A Love More True blaring out of the sound system. Dun has chosen Otto Dix - Antichrist as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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157 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skinner Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xiahou Dun!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dun lands a front kick.
Dun misses with a body kick.
Crowe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dun.
Dun tries to score with a low kick but Crowe moves his leg out of the way.
Dun misses the jab.
Crowe works the jab nicely.
Crowe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Crowe shoots in and bounces Dun off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Crowe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dun not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crowe tries to free his leg and advance position but Dun is retaining full guard.
Crowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Dun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowe tries to free his leg and advance position but Dun is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crowe trying to control but Dun is working from the bottom.
Dun escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crowe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dun looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crowe being controlled here momentarily.
Dun working a defensive guard here.
Crowe wants to pass the guard but Dun is keeping the position.
Dun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dun keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
Dun is controlling Crowe's posture.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Xiahou Dun hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crowe. That's going to slow Dun down.
Dun goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dun lands a leg kick that knocks Crowe off balance momentarily.
Dun throws a body kick that misses.
Crowe moves out of range of the body kick from Dun.
Crowe looks for the body kick but Dun saw that one coming.
Crowe throws a chopping leg kick but Dun manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dun.
Crowe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dun moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crowe swings for the body but Dun moves out of range.
Dun misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe punishes Dun's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. Dun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dun misses with a low kick.
Crowe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crowe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dun.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dun!
Dun takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dun, right into the meat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crowe dodges the punch combination from Dun.
Crowe throws a push kick but Dun slaps the foot to one side.
Dun throws out a leg kick but Crowe moves out of range and Dun only half commits.
Crowe moves out of range as Dun throws a body kick.
Dun feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crowe's calf.
Dun feints and then cracks Crowe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crowe down.
Dun gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crowe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dun circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dun checks it well.
Crowe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dun!
Crowe working away.
Crowe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Crowe wants to control but Dun is keeping him busy.
Dun is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dun looking for submissions off his back.
Crowe prevents Dun from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Skinner Crowe will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Crowe shoots for a double leg takedown but Dun sprawls well. He's pushed Crowe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dun.
Crowe 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.
Dun controls Crowe momentarily but Crowe frees himself.
Dun has momentary wrist control but Crowe slips an elbow through the middle.
Crowe passes Dun's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Crowe is trying to control. Dun wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crowe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crowe wants to pass the guard but Dun is defending well.
Crowe lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dun manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Skinner Crowe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crowe preventing the sweep.
Dun seems keen to control Crowe's posture.
Crowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Dun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Skinner Crowe just wasn't active enough.
Dun throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crowe lands a nice shot to the body.
Crowe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dun.
Dun scoring well with a low kick there.
Dun throws a combination. Crowe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Crowe punishes Dun's body with a nice straight punch.
Dun scores with a leg kick.
Xiahou Dun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dun throws a wild body kick that Crowe sees coming a mile off.
Dun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A good leg kick by Crowe.
Crowe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dun throws a solid leg kick but Crowe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dun.
Crowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dun manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dun.
Dun moves out of range of the leg kick from Crowe.
Dun avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crowe thows a body shot but no joy.
Dun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowe moves away.
Dun swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crowe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dun looks to land a left hand but Crowe moved out of range nicely.
Dun looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dun staying out of range there.
Dun is looking to land body kicks.
Crowe swings for the body but Dun moves out of range.
Crowe misses with a wild body shot.
Dun avoids the body shot from Crowe.
An inside leg kick from Crowe misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dun.
Dun connects with a jab.
Crowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dun.
Crowe misses with a body shot.
Crowe throws a body punch but Dun moves out of range.
Dun throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crowe avoids a kick to the body.
Dun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiahou Dun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dun misses with a body kick.
Dun fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crowe checks it well.
Crowe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dun's guard.
Crowe preventing the sweep.
Crowe looking to sit in guard and control but Dun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dun defends well.
Crowe seems keen to control Dun's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crowe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dun's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skinner Crowe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dun shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dun misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Crowe.
Crowe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crowe defending well as Dun loads up on a big left hand.
Dun misses with a body kick.
Crowe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crowe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dun defends well and Crowe ends up having to push Dun into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crowe tries to throw a body punch but Dun avoids it by throwing Crowe back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crowe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crowe letting Dun take a breather here.
Dun's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crowe moves out of range of the body kick.
Crowe tries a low kick but Dun avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. Dun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dun buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crowe staying out of range there.
Crowe lands a nice shot to the body.
Crowe avoids a kick to the body.
Crowe lands with a good body shot.
Crowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dun was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowe.
Dun connects with a solid leg kick.
Crowe fails with the takedown.
Dun lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crowe moves away from the strike by Dun.
Dun lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dun swats away the attempt to clinch by Crowe.
Crowe throws a wild body kick that Dun sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe avoids a kick to the body.
Dun throws a low kick but Crowe moves out of range easily.
Crowe misses with a looping left.
Crowe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dun misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crowe misses with the combination.
Xiahou Dun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dun did well to prevent Crowe getting side control.
Crowe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dun defending well though.
Crowe is trying to control the action in half guard but Dun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dun is trying to control but can't.
Crowe moves nicely into side control.
Crowe in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Crowe is looking to take a break and control but Dun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dun is looking to regain half guard here but Crowe keeps moving and retains side control.
Dun is trying to control Crowe's posture but Crowe avoids it.
Dun tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crowe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crowe working away.
Dun avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Crowe.
Crowe is looking to take a break and control but Dun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dun tries to escape but Crowe is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dun is trying to get back to half guard.
Skinner Crowe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dun takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Crowe wants to control but Dun is keeping him busy.
Crowe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dun is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Crowe wants to take a breather but Dun manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Crowe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dun keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skinner Crowe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crowe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skinner Crowe!
Skinner Crowe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Gil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia has chosen Eminem - Not Afraid as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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23
165 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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32
170 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaac Gil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Garcia.
Garcia throws a combination that misses
and Gil makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gil scores with a one two! Garcia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia feints and as Gil raises his hands in defense, Garcia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Gil keeps moving.
Gil tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Gil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gil being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Garcia was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Garcia goes for a double leg but Gil avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gil continues to drive forward.
Garcia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Garcia avoiding damage as Gil throws knees to the body.
Gil tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garcia avoids it.
Gil has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
Garcia wants a takedown but no success here.
Isaac Gil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Garcia.
Gil is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garcia is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gil just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garcia's brow.
Gil using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garcia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gil tries to land knees in the clinch but Garcia avoids the damage to the body.
Gil trying to land knees to the body.
Garcia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gil gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia tries to score a body lock takedown but Gil shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gil blocks an elbow strike.
Gil misses with a knee to the head.
Garcia has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gil clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Garcia lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Garcia looking for the RNC.
Gil looking very determined here, making life difficult for Garcia.
Garcia avoiding Gil 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Garcia's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Garcia thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Garcia trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Garcia cracks Gil with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Gil from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Garcia has Gil flattened out and is raining down punches.
I really don't envy Gil right now.
Gil is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with punches from the back.
Garcia scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Garcia is throwing shots to the body but Gil manages to wriggle free. Garcia pounces on him again and ends up in Gil's guard.
Garcia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia throwing strikes from guard but Gil blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Garcia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gil throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
Gil has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gil landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Garcia avoids the elbow strike from Gil, against the cage.
Gil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gil tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Garcia takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Johnny Garcia has been cut.
Garcia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gil gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gil with a knee to the head.
Gil throws a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gil misses with an elbow strike.
Garcia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Garcia blocks the elbow strike.
Garcia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gil tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gil throws an elbow but it misses.
Garcia is trying to drag Gil to the mat but Gil just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Isaac Gil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Garcia.
Gil throws an elbow but it misses.
Gil pushes off an throws an elbow but Garcia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gil misses with an elbow strike.
Gil misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gil lands an elbow inside.
Garcia works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garcia.
Gil manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garcia manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gil with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gil with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Gil defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gil throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gil postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gil defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gil stops Garcia from standing up.
Garcia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gil is pushing down on Garcia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garcia is fighting to maintain full guard but Gil has managed to sneak the leg through.
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gil throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet.
Gil thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.
Gil looks to land a strike but Garcia avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gil advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gil working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gil misses with the ground and pound.
Gil in side control, throwing shots but Garcia defends.
Garcia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gil is looking to advance position but Garcia won't allow it.
Gil looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garcia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garcia manages to get to full guard.
Gil postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gil loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garcia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garcia has his feet on Gil's thighs here. He's pushed Gil off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Gil screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Garcia!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Garcia gave a big smile as he said 'This is most important victory in my career now! Thanks to all my fans, my manager, to my amazing team MMA Gods!Thank to everybody!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanton Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Crowe's choice of entrance music: The Builders & The Butchers - Bringing Home The Rain. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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25
267 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Brady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanton Crowe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady misses with a right hand
and Crowe counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brady's guard now.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
Crowe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brady looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brady bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crowe's guard.
Brady wants to get up but he can't break Crowe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brady throwing strikes from guard but Crowe blocks nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brady manages to get himself to full guard.
Brady avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crowe stopping the sweep attempt from Brady.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady managing to control the position.
Brady utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crowe is looking to work some ground and pound but Brady has wrist control.
Brady looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crowe content to stall in guard here.
Crowe postures up.
Crowe wants to control from the top but Brady keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Bobby Brady wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Crowe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Stanton Crowe has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Brady misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brady tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crowe swivels and escapes.
A shot to the liver by Crowe. Beautiful body shot.
Crowe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crowe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brady's guard.
Crowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Brady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brady is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brady will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Crowe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Crowe working Brady over with strikes.
Brady is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD: Gym of the Gods, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Brady is not content to let Crowe control the position.
Crowe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brady wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe slips a nice elbow through Brady's hands, connecting with Brady's forehead.
Brady is looking to control Crowe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brady avoid being mounted?
Crowe throwing shots but Brady is blocking nicely.
Brady is in trouble now - Crowe has advanced to mount!
Crowe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brady hang on?
Brady is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowe avoids the attempt from Brady to control.
Crowe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Crowe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Crowe working the ground and pound effectively.
Brady tries to hold on but Crowe pushes him away.
Brady is squirming around, avoiding Crowe's attempts to control the action.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Crowe working his ground and pound in the gym.
Crowe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Crowe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Crowe lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Brady! Crowe sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Brady and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stanton Crowe!
Stanton Crowe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Allen LeFleur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Talon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165 lbs
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allen LeFleur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milo Talon!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeFleur fails with the takedown.
LeFleur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Talon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LeFleur.
Talon tries to clinch there but LeFleur circles away.
Talon avoids the body shot from LeFleur.
Talon is looking to clinch.
A big left from LeFleur misses.
LeFleur takes one to the side of the head.
LeFleur lands an overhand right.
It looks like Milo Talon has been cut.
Talon doesn't manage to clinch there - LeFleur circles away.
LeFleur fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen LeFleur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Talon tries to clinch but LeFleur is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LeFleur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Talon throws a right and a left that both miss.
LeFleur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Talon sprawls well. Talon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. LeFleur gets slowly back to his feet.
Talon tries to clinch there but LeFleur circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from LeFleur.
Talon walks into a jab.
Talon scores with a body shot.
LeFleur throws a leg kick
and Talon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Talon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Talon closes the distance and pushes LeFleur back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
LeFleur misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from LeFleur.
Talon tries to land knees in the clinch but LeFleur avoids the damage to the body.
Talon misses with a knee to the head.
Talon trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from LeFleur.
LeFleur misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from LeFleur.
Talon trying to land knees to the body.
LeFleur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LeFleur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LeFleur will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Talon up against the cage.
Talon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but LeFleur has him pressed against the cage.
LeFleur just leaning against Talon, taking a breather.
Talon is struggling to control the position.
LeFleur stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LeFleur is trying to maintain a safe position but Talon gets an underhook and turns LeFleur into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Talon just misses with a elbow thrown towards LeFleur's brow.
Talon can't break the clinch.
Talon blocks an uppercut.
Talon misses with a knee strike.
Talon misses with an elbow strike.
Talon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LeFleur sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Talon fails in his attempt to clinch.
LeFleur throws a body punch but Talon moves out of range.
Talon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LeFleur changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Talon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Talon dodges the ground and pound from LeFleur.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur scoring with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeFleur sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Talon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
LeFleur creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Talon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Talon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of LeFleur.
LeFleur working the body and head with strikes.
LeFleur throws a strike aimed at the side of Talon's head but Talon avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Talon parries the strikes from LeFleur easily there. LeFleur is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Talon to escape.
LeFleur working the ground and pound but Talon is defending the strikes.
LeFleur scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen LeFleur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milo Talon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Talon closes the distance but LeFleur moves to the side
and LeFleur counters with a straight right hand.
LeFleur throws a sloppy head kick and Talon moves out of range easily.
LeFleur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeFleur misses with a body shot.
Talon forces LeFleur back against the cage and clinches.
LeFleur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Talon backwards.
Talon missing with knees to the body.
Talon lands a body punch.
Talon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Talon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LeFleur misses with some punches.
LeFleur blocks a body shot from Talon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeFleur tries to score a body lock takedown but Talon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Talon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LeFleur.
LeFleur gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Talon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with LeFleur. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Talon is trying to get back to full guard.
LeFleur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
LeFleur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Talon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
LeFleur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
LeFleur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talon tries to get to full guard but LeFleur has control of the leg.
LeFleur is looking for a kimura but Talon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for LeFleur to get the leverage.
Talon is looking for a sweep. LeFleur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeFleur looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Talon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Talon is staying active underneath LeFleur, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
LeFleur prevents Talon from standing back up.
LeFleur sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Talon defending well though.
LeFleur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Talon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Allen LeFleur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LeFleur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Talon is looking to improve his position.
Talon is trying to control but can't.
Talon is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but LeFleur is staying active.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Milo Talon has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
LeFleur throws a leg kick but Talon sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from LeFleur does it's job there.
Talon throws a sloppy head kick
and LeFleur counters with a straight right hand.
Talon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Talon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LeFleur looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Talon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LeFleur.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen LeFleur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Milo Talon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
LeFleur misses with a straight left.
No luck for LeFleur with that takedown attempt.
Allen LeFleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talon tries to clinch but LeFleur moves away
and LeFleur counters with a takedown into side control.
Talon is trying to get back to half guard.
LeFleur cracks Talon with a big right hand but Talon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
LeFleur in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Talon struggling a bit here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeFleur tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
LeFleur 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.
Talon parries the strikes from LeFleur easily there. LeFleur is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Talon to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeFleur tries for a kimura but Talon is defending well.
LeFleur laying and praying for a moment but Talon takes advantage and regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. LeFleur lands a nice short elbow.
LeFleur not landing any meaningful shots this time.
LeFleur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
LeFleur throws a strike but Talon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeFleur trying to control but Talon is working from the bottom.
LeFleur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Talon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LeFleur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeFleur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LeFleur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LeFleur throwing strikes from guard but Talon blocks nicely.
Talon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeFleur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Talon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LeFleur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LeFleur scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
LeFleur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
LeFleur is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Talon trying to control the position.
Talon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LeFleur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Allen LeFleur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from LeFleur.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeFleur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LeFleur sitting in guard here, content to control.
Milo Talon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeFleur preventing the sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeFleur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Talon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allen LeFleur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LeFleur, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allen LeFleur!
Allen LeFleur thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oompa Loompa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shazaam McDaniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDaniels is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tubthumping by Chumbawamba. Shazaam McDaniels has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Oompa Loompa's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oompa Loompa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shazaam McDaniels!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDaniels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McDaniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDaniels wants to break free but Loompa has control.
A short body shot lands from Loompa as the two fighters clinch.
McDaniels tries to circle away but Loompa has him pinned against the cage.
Loompa lands with a left to the head.
McDaniels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDaniels looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Loompa wants to stall.
Loompa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDaniels working hard to break the clinch.
Loompa misses with a body punch.
Loompa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Loompa tries to work over McDaniels's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDaniels wants to break the clinch but can't.
Loompa looking to slow down the pace here.
McDaniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McDaniels as Loompa tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniels is fighting off a takedown attempt but Loompa is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McDaniels to the mat. McDaniels regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McDaniels wriggles free and stands up.
Loompa tried to score with a low kick but McDaniels checks it.
Loompa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Loompa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDaniels or not.
McDaniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Loompa lands with a left to the head.
McDaniels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loompa has him pressed against the cage.
McDaniels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loompa has him pressed against the cage.
Loompa tries to throw a body punch but McDaniels avoids it by throwing Loompa back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Loompa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDaniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Loompa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDaniels's efforts to push away.
A short left from Loompa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDaniels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loompa has him pressed against the cage.
Loompa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Loompa.
Loompa misses with a punch on the inside.
Loompa has McDaniels pressed against the cage, preventing McDaniels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDaniels tries to circle away but Loompa has him pinned against the cage.
Loompa has McDaniels pressed against the cage, preventing McDaniels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDaniels wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDaniels wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDaniels working hard to break the clinch.
Loompa lands a right hand.
Loompa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Loompa is leaning against McDaniels and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDaniels tries to circle away but Loompa has him pinned against the cage.
McDaniels breaks from the clinch.
Loompa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDaniels as he jumps to the side.
Loompa throws a right hand that misses
and McDaniels counters with a single leg into guard. Loompa didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDaniels preventing the sweep.
McDaniels has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Loompa is proving hard to escape from.
McDaniels stands up from Loompa's guard - McDaniels perhaps looking for a knockout.
Loompa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDaniels sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loompa scores with a push kick.
Loompa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa tries to clinch up but McDaniels circles away and keeps his distance.
Loompa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Loompa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Loompa throws a low kick but McDaniels moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Loompa.
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!
Loompa throws a jab but it's blocked by McDaniels.
Oompa Loompa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loompa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDaniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Loompa.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDaniels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Loompa tries to land a front kick but McDaniels steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oompa Loompa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Loompa. That's going to slow McDaniels down.
Loompa tries to clinch but McDaniels is having none of it.
Loompa throws a body punch but McDaniels moves out of range.
Loompa dives in for a single leg takedown but McDaniels sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Loompa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Loompa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDaniels pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loompa lands a really nice looking cross but McDaniels seems unphased.
Loompa throws the left hand but McDaniels avoids the punch easily.
Loompa lands with a good body shot.
Loompa rushes McDaniels and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa keeps control of McDaniels as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Loompa keeps control of McDaniels as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Loompa misses with a body punch.
Loompa lands a nice shot to the body.
McDaniels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Loompa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDaniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Loompa won't allow it.
Loompa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Loompa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDanielss head.
Loompa struggles to land a body shot inside as McDaniels controls his hands.
Loompa has McDaniels pressed against the cage, preventing McDaniels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Loompa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDaniels's efforts to push away.
McDaniels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McDaniels wants to break the clinch but can't.
Loompa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDaniels is trying to break the clinch but Loompa is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Loompa as the two fighters clinch.
Loompa pushes McDaniels back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels is trying to break free.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Loompa.
McDaniels is trying to break the clinch but Loompa has him pressed against the cage.
McDaniels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loompa has him pressed against the cage.
Loompa lands with a left to the head.
Loompa scores with a hook to the body.
McDaniels is trying to break the clinch but Loompa is controlling him.
McDaniels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Loompa has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Loompa.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Loompa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Loompa.
A left hand lands to the body for Loompa.
Loompa has McDaniels pressed against the cage, preventing McDaniels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDaniels is trying to push Loompa away but Loompa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McDaniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Loompa won't allow it.
McDaniels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Loompa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McDaniels won't allow Loompa to sweep him here.
Loompa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDaniels is aware though and is defending well.
McDaniels wants to stand but Loompa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Loompa holds on and takes a little breather.
Loompa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Loompa wants to sweep but no luck.
Loompa is trying to control the position but McDaniels postures up.
Loompa has a closed guard, preventing McDaniels from standing up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Loompa is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDaniels sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Loompa somewhat.
A head kick misses from Loompa.
Loompa misses with a body kick.
Loompa darts in trying to clinch
and McDaniels counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDaniels wants to get up but he can't break Loompa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oompa Loompa dominated that second 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.
Loompa lands a slapping body shot.
Loompa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Loompa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Loompa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McDaniels pushes Loompa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Loompa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McDaniels is not content to let Loompa control the position.
McDaniels explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Loompa misses with a body kick.
Loompa connects with a jab.
Loompa has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDaniels is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Loompa.
McDaniels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Loompa tries to close the distance and clinch but McDaniels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Loompa throws a head kick that misses.
Loompa tries to close the distance and clinch but McDaniels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Loompa scores with a push kick.
Loompa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McDaniels takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shazaam McDaniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loompa looking to score a takedown here. McDaniels is defending well but Loompa drives through and ends up in McDaniels's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDaniels wants to stand up but Loompa is controlling him.
Loompa stays in close to McDaniels's body and controls the position.
Loompa wants to control from the top but McDaniels keeps moving.
McDaniels is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Loompa is controlling him.
Loompa looking to pass the guard.
Loompa trying to control the position from guard on top but McDaniels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Oompa Loompa just wasn't active enough.
Loompa drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels wants to stand but Loompa is controlling the position.
McDaniels takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Loompa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Loompa trying to control the action but McDaniels is working from the bottom.
McDaniels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Loompa stops McDaniels from getting back to his feet.
Loompa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDaniels does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDaniels is trying to escape back to his feet but Loompa uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels is trying to get back to his feet.
Loompa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Loompa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Loompa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDaniels is trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loompa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Loompa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Loompa prevents McDaniels from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oompa Loompa clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McDaniels gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McDaniels wants to stand up but Loompa is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loompa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Loompa trying to control but McDaniels is working from the bottom.
McDaniels is looking to stand up but Loompa isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Loompa cracks McDaniels with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McDaniels's head.
Loompa stops McDaniels from standing up.
McDaniels is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Loompa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McDaniels is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Loompa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Loompa landing some decent shots from guard.
Loompa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McDaniels works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Loompa trying to control but McDaniels is working from the bottom.
McDaniels has momentary wrist control but Loompa slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loompa.
Loompa trying to control but McDaniels is working from the bottom.
McDaniels has his feet on Loompa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McDaniels blocks a head kick by Loompa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loompa is looking to slow McDaniels down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Loompa.
A nice leg kick lands there from Loompa.
Oompa Loompa is winning the standup battle so far.
Loompa looks to land a body kick but McDaniels moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loompa misses with a kick to the body.
Loompa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDaniels defends it nicely.
Loompa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from McDaniels. No joy for Loompa on that attempt.
Loompa misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loompa scores with a head kick.
It looks like Shazaam McDaniels has been cut.
Loompa cracks McDaniels with a right hand to the side of the head.
Loompa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loompa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Loompa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Loompa. That's going to slow McDaniels down.
Loompa has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oompa Loompa had his way with Shazaam McDaniels in that round.
The cut man is working on Shazaam McDaniels's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Loompa lands a leg kick that knocks McDaniels off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Loompa misses
and McDaniels counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Loompa!
Loompa is trying to improve his position.
McDaniels stands up and beckons Loompa to his feet.
Loompa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Loompa looks for a takedown but McDaniels sprawls well.
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!
McDaniels checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loompa wants to clinch up but McDaniels keeps it at a distance.
McDaniels takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Loompa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDaniels as he jumps to the side.
Loompa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Loompa closes the distance and clinches up with McDaniels, looking for a takedown. Loompa pushes McDaniels against the cage but McDaniels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oompa Loompa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loompa throws a series of punches but McDaniels avoids them all with ease.
Loompa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDaniels can do to turn this around?
Loompa tries to clinch but McDaniels moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Loompa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Loompa.
McDaniels slips under a jab.
Loompa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDaniels's waist but McDaniels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Loompa off to one side.
Loompa closes the distance and clinches.
Loompa'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.
Loompa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McDaniels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McDaniels is trying to break the clinch but Loompa has him pressed against the cage.
Loompa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Loompa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDaniels has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Loompa tries to throw a body punch but McDaniels avoids it by throwing Loompa back against the cage.
Loompa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McDaniels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Loompa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDaniels's elbow.
Loompa struggles to land a body shot inside as McDaniels controls his hands.
Loompa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDaniels breaks from the clinch.
Loompa throws a leg kick but McDaniels moved away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Loompa.
Loompa motions for McDaniels to come forward. Loompa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Loompa lands a right hook to the body.
Shazaam McDaniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loompa misses with a hook.
McDaniels takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McDaniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loompa.
Loompa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oompa Loompa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDaniels has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Loompa.
Loompa throws a lazy right hand but McDaniels sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loompa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDaniels being controlled for a moment.
Loompa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McDaniels some visible discomfort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oompa Loompa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loompa 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oompa Loompa!
Oompa Loompa retains his bantamweight title!
Oompa Loompa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Renato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alphonse Gangitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiago Renato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alphonse Gangitano!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gangitano misses the jab.
Renato moves out of range as Gangitano throws a body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gangitano has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Crunch! Renato slams his shin into Gangitano's torso.
Renato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gangitano throws a leg kick that misses.
Renato scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
An inside leg kick lands from Renato.
Renato looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Renato will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gangitano thumps Renato with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gangitano.
Gangitano scores with a nice body kick.
Renato throws a leg kick that misses.
Gangitano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gangitano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Renato counters with a straight right hand.
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gangitano manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gangitano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Renato lands the left hand.
Renato looks to throw the jab but Gangitano is out of range.
Gangitano misses with a kick to the body.
Gangitano throws a sloppy head kick and Renato moves out of range easily.
Gangitano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gangitano throws a leg kick but Renato sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gangitano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Renato lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gangitano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Renato.
Gangitano throws the kick towards the body but Renato avoids it.
A big right from Renato misses.
Renato sizes up Gangitano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gangitano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gangitano throws a chopping leg kick but Renato manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tiago Renato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Renato missing with a left hand there. Gangitano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gangitano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato.
Renato misses with a straight left.
Gangitano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Renato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gangitano throws an overhand right that lands on Renato's shoulder, as Renato tries to avoid the shot.
Renato throws a low kick but Gangitano moves out of range easily.
A big right from Renato misses.
Renato feints and then cracks Gangitano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gangitano down.
Gangitano forces Renato back against the cage and clinches.
Renato breaks the clinch.
Gangitano looks for the body kick but Renato saw that one coming.
Gangitano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Gangitano misses.
Gangitano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Renato connects with a crisp jab.
Gangitano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gangitano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Renato.
Renato scores with a jab to the body.
Renato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gangitanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Renato drops Gangitano with a straight right hand, right on the button! Renato follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiago Renato!
Tiago Renato retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Tiago Renato made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zander McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Clark might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to All Fired Up. McGuire has chosen Hall of Fame ft. will.i.am as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Clark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zander McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
McGuire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clark.
McGuire cracks Clark with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.
Clark fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
McGuire connects with a crisp jab.
Clark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clark.
A leg kick checked by Clark.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
Clark seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark.
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and Clark counters with a takedown into side control.
McGuire struggling a bit here.
McGuire is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is trying to maintain the position but Clark is very close to passing his half guard.
Clark is trying to control the action in half guard but McGuire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGuire trying to control here.
McGuire has his hands clasped together around Clark's back. He's all about the action.
McGuire wants to get back to full guard.
McGuire is trying to maintain the position but Clark is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Zander McGuire was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick from Clark.
Clark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Clark misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Clark jumps back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clark.
A big right from McGuire misses.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Clark slips the punch.
Clark misses with a body kick.
Clark throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Clark throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clark lands a nice looking body kick.
Clark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGuire checks it well.
Nice uppercut there from Clark.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark ducks right into an uppercut from McGuire.
McGuire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clark's calf.
Clark connects with a solid leg kick.
Clark lands a nice looking body kick.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Clark ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire lands with a slapping head kick.
Clark connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McGuire thumps Clark with a low kick.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clark.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Clark's leg. Clark is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
Clark blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Clark.
McGuire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clarks head.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Clark.
Clark misses with the head strike.
Clark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clark breaks the clinch.
Clark dips to his left and cracks McGuire with an uppercut!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Clark.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
McGuire thuds his right hand into Clark's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zander McGuire will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Clark.
Clark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Clark.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Clark blocks the low kick.
Clark sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab from McGuire misses.
Clark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
Clark is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zander McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zander McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Clark slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from McGuire misses.
McGuire scores with a body shot.
McGuire jabs Clark to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
Clark connects with a body shot.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
McGuire lands with a right hand.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clark. Clark obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Clark.
McGuire tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clark blocks a low kick nicely.
Clark connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGuire swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
Clark throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
Clark takes one on the button.
Clark gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuire.
Clark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clark blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Clark tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGuire is able to avoid easily.
Clark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
McGuire tries to score with a low kick but Clark moves his leg out of the way.
Clark takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGuire slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark is looking to land body kicks.
Clark misses with a double jab
and McGuire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Clark misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clark walks into a jab.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Clark shakes it off.
Clark ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clark swinging wildly here.
Clark blocks a leg kick.
Clark throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire scores with a nice head shot.
Clark scores with a jab. McGuire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clark lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGuire moves into the clinch.
Clark misses with a hook from the clinch.
Clark tries to score a body lock takedown but McGuire shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGuire putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Clark in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGuire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clark has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clark wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGuire has him pressed against the cage.
Clark lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire lands a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
Clark throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire tries a body shot but Clark blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clark.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGuire.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Clark's legs.
Nice jab there from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a body kick
and Clark decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGuire's guard.
McGuire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clark looking to pass the guard.
Clark postures up.
Clark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Clark trying to control but McGuire is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zander McGuire has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McGuire takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Clark misses with a hook.
A jab from Clark does it's job there.
Clark scores with a jab.
Clark jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire punishes Clark's body with a nice straight punch.
Clark misses with an uppercut.
McGuire tries a low kick but Clark avoids it.
A head kick from Clark lands but McGuire takes it in his stride.
Clark thows a leg kick but McGuire checks it
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Clark on the side of the head.
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!
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuire digs a good body shot into Clark's ribs.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Clark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clark feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
Crunch! Clark slams his shin into McGuire's torso.
Clark throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clark, right into the meat.
Clark checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
Clark misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Clark moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Clark in a clinch.
McGuire lands with a short shot to the head.
Clark breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clark throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire lands a head shot.
McGuire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Good work by McGuire as he checks the leg kick.
Clark looks to land a right hand but McGuire moved out of range.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clark counters with a shoot takedown. McGuire fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
McGuire wants to sweep here but Clark controlling him for the moment.
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but McGuire has wrist control.
Clark passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clark is keen to just control but McGuire is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire keeping hold of Clark's head, controlling as best he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clark seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Clark clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
That's time! Clark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Clark avoids a kick to the body.
Clark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Clark throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
Clark throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Clark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target.
McGuire lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body.
McGuire thows a body shot but no joy.
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Clark in a clinch.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Clark lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
Clark working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clark.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clark is defending well for now.
McGuire looking to stall.
Clark breaks from the clinch.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Clark moved out of range nicely.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Clark had a free shot at his head there.
McGuire has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Clark.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Clark lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Clark checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Clark sees coming a mile off.
Clark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good work by McGuire as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire thuds a left hand into Clark's body.
McGuire blocks a jab.
Clark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Clark circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Clark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clark throws out the jab.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clark throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McGuire.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Clark - that will leave a mark!
McGuire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clark.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Clark.
McGuire lands with a cross.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Clark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Clark.
Clark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Clark circles away.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clark moves away from the strike by McGuire.
Clark throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark feints and then cracks McGuire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGuire down.
A head kick by Clark misses
and McGuire counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Clark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
Clark slips a jab from McGuire.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Clark 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.
Clark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clark turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clark throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Clark had his way with Zander McGuire in that round.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McGuire wants to clinch up but Clark keeps it at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGuire.
A solid body kick from Clark.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
Clark takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A left lands for Clark.
Clark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGuire dips to his left and cracks Clark with an uppercut!
Clark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGuire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick.
Clark throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Clark.
McGuire clobbers Clark with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Clark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Clark.
A nice inside leg kick there by Clark. That's going to slow McGuire down.
Clark throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clark checks a leg kick.
Clark throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
A solid body kick from Clark.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clark.
McGuire tries to clinch there but Clark circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clark circles away quickly and effectively.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark.
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire rushes Clark and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Clark blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Clark will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGuire up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
Clark misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Clark back against the cage.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire tries a low kick but Clark avoids it.
McGuire on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Clark seems unphased.
McGuire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuire lets loose with a powerful body kick. Clark will feel that in the morning.
Clark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clark tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuire wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark with a jab.
McGuire moves out of range of the leg kick from Clark.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. Clark looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clark at a distance.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
McGuire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clark's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zander McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGuire has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Clark!
Eddie Clark is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Eddie Clark made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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